CFO axé Controlling | Management

Take the lead on Finance across four countries, combining international management, business partnering and process improvement.

Our partner is a global industrial group specialising in the design and delivery of customised technical equipment and installations. Operating across multiple continents, the organisation combines an international footprint with a strong project-driven and engineering-focused environment.

To support the further development of its international hub, the company is looking for a Financial Controller / CFO who will oversee Finance across several countries, lead a team of local controllers and act as a key business partner to the Managing Director.

• Oversee Finance and Accounting activities across entities in Belgium, Argentina, Brazil and South Africa;
• Consolidate financial information, analyse performance and translate variances into actionable recommendations;
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, cash management, tax, audits and statutory reporting;
• Lead, coach and develop an international team of controllers and accounting professionals;
• Strengthen internal controls and continuously improve Finance processes, systems and ways of working.

• You hold a Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent and bring around 10 years of progressive Finance experience, including financial leadership responsibilities;
• You combine strong technical Finance and Accounting expertise with proven people management experience; previous exposure to an industrial, project-based or international environment is a strong advantage;
• You are fluent in English, comfortable with Excel and ERP systems, and able to work effectively across different countries and cultures; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an asset.

• A full-time permanent leadership position within an established international industrial group;
• A key position within the hub's management team;
• Direct collaboration with the Managing Director and senior business stakeholders;
• Responsibility for a Finance scope covering several countries and continents;
• Leadership of an international team of Finance professionals;
• An attractive compensation package complemented by competitive benefits;
• A high level of autonomy in managing and organising the Finance function;
• The opportunity to directly shape Finance processes, controls and systems;
• A broad scope combining Controlling, Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax and Audit;
• Regular interaction with the Group, auditors, banks and external partners;
• Exposure to multicultural teams and international business environments;
• Strong opportunities to further develop your Finance and leadership expertise;
• A role where your analyses and recommendations directly influence business decisions;
• The opportunity to help structure an evolving organisation and support its continued international growth.

Forecasting, Coordination, Cash management, Audit, Internal control, Budget Process, Tax, Industrial, Leadership, Exposure, Accounting, Reporting, MS Excel, Microsoft Dynamics, Asset, Management, Finance, Work Productively, People Management, Controllers, Financial Audit, Accounting