Our client is a very well-known company based in Mechelen. To support their growth, they are looking to recruit a Director Business Controlling.
Key responsibilities
- Strategic ownership in a complex environment going through transformation, P&L accountability, strong influence on business direction.
- Maintain a strategic, big-picture perspective while ensuring attention to critical details when needed.
- Report to financial planning & controlling lead.
- Strategic and execution-oriented leader.
- Strong communication, writing and presentation skills; this person will interface with executives and leaders across the organization.
- Able to create narrative surroundings financials results.
- Lead the automation and transformation agenda, streamlining processes and elevating the function toward higher-value, insight-driven analysis.
- Stakeholder management towards the business in matrix structure (both from a vertical and horizontal perspective), other team managers and any other Finance & Strategy colleagues directly linked to the scope of the function.
Key deliverables
- Own and lead the monthly P&L, ensuring clear insight into and articulation of the key operational drivers.
- Challenging commercial performance and overall results.
- Lead the planning and performance management cycle, shaping forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans to support strategic decision-making.
- Lead, influence and coordinate all Business cases. Driving the business unit resource allocation.
- Crisp and insightful presentation towards executive management and leaders.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team, fostering growth, ownership, and accountability
- Lead stakeholder management across a complex matrix organization, collaborating effectively with both vertical and horizontal stakeholders, including leadership, team managers, and Finance & Strategy partners.
Profile
To be successful, the ideal candidate is an ambitious, curious, and change-oriented finance professional with at least seven years of relevant experience. Experience in managing a team and navigating a complex matrix organization is essential. The role requires excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to balance the financial agenda with commercial objectives.
- Master’s degree in business, Economics or equivalent, MBA is a plus.
- At least 5 years people manager experience.
- Strong stakeholder manager, ideally in a matrix structure.
- Telco business experience is an asset but not a prerequisite.
- Experience in controlling, management reporting and forecasting.
- Previous exposure to transformation and changing environment.
- Analytical thinking and ability to understand business needs.
- Accuracy, quality and consistency awareness.
- Ability to prioritize, monitor and control.
- Keeping oversight of big picture with attention for detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Advanced skills with reporting tools and Microsoft Office Tools
- Fluent in English. Fluency in Dutch is preferred.
- Looking for a permanent position on the payroll of your employer.
Offer
Step into a pivotal Business Controlling Director role where you will lead the finance function for a dynamic, standalone B2B division with full P&L ownership. This is your chance to move beyond traditional controlling and claim a strategic seat at the table, directly influencing the direction the business. You will be empowered to redefine processes, build credibility, and make a tangible, lasting impact in an environment of significant transformation. More than just managing, you have the rare and exciting mandate to rebuild and shape your own high-performing finance team. This role is designed for an ambitious leader who thrives on challenge and wants to actively build the future. If you are a finance professional with a ‘fire in the belly’ ready to lead and transform, this is the career-defining opportunity you’ve been looking for.
