Finance Manager

Job description

Long Description Your Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Coordinate and support the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing process together with the Shared Service Center. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Working Capital reporting. Support the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and long-term planning activities. Monitor financial performance and analyse variances against budget, forecast and prior year. Support cost control initiatives and provide visibility into operational performance. Ensure compliance with Belgian accounting regulations, internal controls and corporate policies. Coordinate statutory reporting requirements, VAT declarations and other regulatory filings. Support annual audits and serve as a key contact for auditors and external advisors. Business Partnering Act as a trusted business partner to the Site General Manager and local leadership team. Translate financial information into meaningful business insights that support decision-making. Support operational teams in understanding profitability, productivity, inventory and working capital drivers. Participate in operational reviews and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and performance. Help strengthen financial awareness throughout the organization. Working Capital & Cash Flow Actively monitor inventory, receivables and payables to support strong working capital management. Support initiatives aimed at improving inventory turns, cash generation and free cash flow. Provide visibility and analysis around inventory movements, production performance and operational drivers impacting cash flow. Work closely with Supply Chain, Operations and Purchasing teams to improve financial performance. Collaboration with the Shared Service Center Work closely with the Shared Service Center team in Romania responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger activities. Ensure smooth cooperation and alignment between local operations and shared service activities. Support process improvements, standardization and automation initiatives. Act as the local finance representative while leveraging the expertise and support available within the wider finance organization. Continuous Improvement & Projects Participate in finance transformation initiatives and process improvement projects. Support the continued optimization of SAP and related reporting tools. Contribute to the development of best practices across the international finance organization. Collaborate with finance colleagues across Belgium, Romania and the United States. What We're Looking For Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field. Several years of experience in finance management, controlling, accounting or a related financial leadership role. Good understanding of financial reporting, cost accounting and business analysis. Strong analytical skills combined with a pragmatic and hands-on mindset. Ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Comfortable working in a dynamic international environment. Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is an advantage but not a requirement. Strong Excel skills. Fluent in Dutch and English.