{"id":7632,"date":"2026-06-30T14:32:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bakker.be\/vacatures_\/business-controlling-director-12315\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:32:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:32:01","slug":"business-controlling-director-12315","status":"publish","type":"vacatures_","link":"https:\/\/bakker.be\/fr\/vacatures_\/business-controlling-director-12315\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Controlling Director"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span style=\"background-color: white\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span><span style=\"color: black\">Our client is a very well-known company based in Mechelen. To support their growth, they are looking to recruit a\u00a0<strong>Director Business Controlling<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt\"><span><span>Key responsibilities<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Strategic ownership in a complex environment going through transformation, P&amp;L accountability, strong influence on business direction.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Maintain a strategic, big-picture perspective while ensuring attention to critical details when needed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Report to financial planning &amp; controlling lead.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Strategic and execution-oriented leader.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Strong communication, writing and presentation skills; this person will interface with executives and leaders across the organization.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Able to create narrative surroundings financials results.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Lead the automation and transformation agenda, streamlining processes and elevating the function toward higher-value, insight-driven analysis.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Stakeholder management towards the business in matrix structure (both from a vertical and horizontal perspective), other team managers and any other Finance &amp; Strategy colleagues directly linked to the scope of the function.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt\"><span><span>Key deliverables<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Own and lead the monthly P&amp;L, ensuring clear insight into and articulation of the key operational drivers.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Challenging commercial performance and overall results.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Lead the planning and performance management cycle, shaping forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans to support strategic decision-making.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Lead, influence and coordinate all\u00a0Business cases. Driving the business unit resource allocation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Crisp and insightful presentation towards executive management and leaders.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team, fostering growth, ownership, and accountability<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt;text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span style=\"background-color: white\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span><span style=\"color: black\">Lead stakeholder management across a complex matrix organization, collaborating effectively with both vertical and horizontal stakeholders, including leadership, team managers, and Finance &amp; Strategy partners.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt\"><span><span>Profile<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Master\u2019s degree in business, Economics or equivalent, MBA is a plus.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>At least 5 years people manager experience.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Strong stakeholder manager, ideally in a matrix structure.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Telco business experience is an asset but not a prerequisite.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Experience in controlling, management reporting and forecasting. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Previous exposure to transformation and changing environment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Analytical thinking and ability to understand business needs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Accuracy, quality and consistency awareness.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Ability to prioritize, monitor and control.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Keeping oversight of big picture with attention for detail.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Strong communication and collaboration skills.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Advanced skills with reporting tools and Microsoft Office Tools<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Fluent in English. Fluency in Dutch is preferred.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Looking for a permanent position on the payroll of your employer.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt\"><span><span>Offer<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Step into a pivotal Business Controlling Director role where you will lead the finance function for a dynamic, standalone B2B division with full P&amp;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 &lsquo;fire in the belly&rsquo; ready to lead and transform, this is the career-defining opportunity you&rsquo;ve been looking for.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","job-category":[66],"job-lang":[],"job-state":[51],"job-type":[30],"class_list":["post-7632","vacatures_","type-vacatures_","status-publish","hentry","job-category-finance","job-state-antwerpen","job-type-permanent"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Business Controlling Director - Bakker &amp; Partners<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bakker.be\/vacatures_\/business-controlling-director-12315\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"fr_FR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Business Controlling Director - Bakker &amp; Partners\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Our client is a very well-known company based in Mechelen. 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