Financial Controller
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis
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Are you triggered to drive financial performance? Are you business savvy to partner up with our different business lines and motivated to work in an international environment? Do you enjoy bringing a fact-based & transversal view on both our operational and commercial activities? Then we have a great opportunity for you!
Our cluster (covering Belgium – Netherlands – France – Italy & Spain) is making the transition towards a market driven organization with a strong focus on innovations, customer centricity & digital transformation. To further professionalize & fully support this growth, we are hiring a Financial Controller.
This is what you will do
As Financial Controller you will consolidate and reconcile the financial figures of our operational and commercial entities. You provide financial and technical support to the Accounting team and help the other supporting Business departments in streamlining their financial flows.
Primary areas of responsibility:
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Support the following financial reporting and planning activities
- Consolidate the monthly P&L and balance sheet and report to HQ
- Contribute to the budget and forecast processes
- Analyze and report the inventory stock and flows and prepare the standard variance summary
- Prepare analyses for actual vs budget variances on SG&A
- Perform analyses on standard costing variances (purchase price variances, revaluations, …)
- Report and follow-up of capex projects
- Be a financial partner to our different business lines by providing financial analyses and insights, give training in the different financial tools, liaise with our Digital team to set-up dashboards,…
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Share best practices and support initiatives aimed at optimizing the financial performance and accounting processes – thereby assisting in the implementation of a new accounting & reporting software system
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Further increase financial awareness in the organization and understanding of the impact of our activities on our financial KPI's
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
Your profile
- You are a young professional who holds a Master’s degree in Finance (Commercial Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Accounting, etc.)
- At least 3 years of experience at a top tier accounting firm. A first experience as a controller is a plus.
- Profound knowledge of MS Office tools with focus on Excel - and affinity for new software systems such as Power BI
- Proficient language skills in Dutch and English; knowledge of any other language is a clear asset
Your “power skills”
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You have profound analytical skills & are methodical in your approach and have an eye for detail which allows you to deep dive into analyses;
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Apart from your financial expertise, you bring a business acumen & curiosity along to get a thorough understanding of Lantmännen Unibake’s operations and commercial activities (various product groups, brands, sales channels, international markets,…);
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You are a client- and service-oriented person who delivers qualitative work in a timely manner;
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You are well-organized and able to handle tight deadlines whilst maintaining high standards of work;
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You are a self-starter who’s motivated to look for efficiencies and you show flexibility to shift between priorities when needed;
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You are an enthusiast team player with a responsible attitude;
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You show eagerness to learn and develop yourself;
Our offer
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Become part of a diverse & dedicated finance team.
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Join a company with Scandinavian roots – resulting in an open, non-hierarchical culture where taking initiatives & having accountability are being valued. Drive – Openness – Holistic view are our 3 key characteristics that we have in common.
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Growing personally & evolving professionally - being part of an international organization that is in full expansion, Lantmännen Unibake invests in career development & perspective to senior roles on both a local & international level.
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Setting your entrepreneurial spirit into practice and work together with your colleagues to realize our tasteful Lantmännen Unibake’s mission towards billions of smiling tummies.
Place of work: either Mouscron or Londerzeel in combi with the possibility to work max. 2 days from home. Also, you are flexible to travel to the other site(s) when recommended (+/- once a month).
Sounds interesting?
We will interview ongoing so please don’t hesitate to send your application by submitting your resume.
If you have any questions about the position or recruitment process you are welcome to contact Els Magerman (Talent Acquisition Specialist). If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to Dieter Coudijzer (Senior Financial Controller).
What’s next?
We strive for a short lead time in the selection process and have defined the following phases so that you can also meet some future colleagues/stakeholders.
- Meeting with HR/Els Magerman (Talent Acquisition Specialist)
- Meeting with Dieter Coudijzer (Senior Financial Controller)
- Case in combination with meeting Mieke Vandecasteele (Finance Director) & Koen Coeman (Accounting Manager)
At Lantmännen Unibake we treat your application with the highest level of confidentiality.
About the company
Present on all continents, Lantmännen Unibake is a global leader in bakery products with Scandinavian roots. As a nation of passionate bakers, we bring the joy of food across through our innovative products that still respects tradition – ranging from artisanal breads, indulgent pastry to comforting fast food. Across the whole world, our consumers are served around the clock through our partners in foodservice and retail.
We believe in a culture of openness, trust and structured entrepreneurship, sharing insights and working together across teams and borders to reach our vison. We keep customer proximity, agility and accountability on a local level and add the strength of a global organization.
Within the BeNeFrItEs cluster (Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Italy and Spain), 500 people are giving their best to provide pleasure through food, resulting in millions of smiling tummies. Our 3 production sites are all located in Belgium – including a state-of-the-art factory in Londerzeel. We are an ambitious organization in full expansion that has the aim to grow 11% next year – equally to 170 million EUR of revenues.
Appetite for more? Visit us atwww.lantmannen-unibake.com
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#1It goes right. Right from the start. New people start at Lantmännen Unibake every day. We’re used to creating the right beginning, right from day one. We’re ready for you.
#2Baking is a people business. Lantmännen Unibake has flour on its hands and people at its heart. The whole process of making everyday products takes team work, open-ness and mutual respect.
#3It's a group thing. Working for a global business is different. You feel connected to something bigger. Your team has a higher purpose. Ripples turn into waves.
#4It's about baking the future. We are taking baking further. Not just geographically but in terms of innovation. We have a proud heritage but we want to explore new products, markets and opportunities.
#5Diversity is a reality. Not an ambition. Not only are we global, we hire a multitude of nationalities. At the moment, your future colleagues come from more than 40 countries.
#1Es funktioniert. Gleich von Anfang an. Bei Lantmännen Unibake beginnen täglich neue Menschen. Wir sind es gewohnt, gleich vom ersten Tag an den richtigen Start zu schaffen. Werden Sie Teil unserer globalen Familie.
#2Backen ist eines der ältesten Handwerke der Menschheit, von Menschen für Menschen. Wir bei Lantmännen Unibake haben Mehl an den Händen und Leidenschaft im Herzen. Der gesamte Prozess der Herstellung von Produkten des täglichen Bedarfs erfordert Teamarbeit, Offenheit und gegenseitigen Respekt.
#3Es ist eine Sache der Gemeinschaft. Für ein globales Unternehmen zu arbeiten, ist etwas Besonderes. Man fühlt sich mit etwas Größerem verbunden. Dein Team hat ein höheres Ziel. Kleine Taten erzielen eine große Wirkung.
#4Wir backen die Zukunft. Wir bringen das Backen weiter voran. Nicht nur im geografischen, sondern auch im innovativen Sinne. Wir sind stolz, dass wir Teil einer Geschichte sind, die so alt ist wie die Menschheit selbst. Unsere Traditionen verbinden wir mit den Lifestyle-Trends von heute und erkunden kontinuierlich neue Produkte, Märkte und Möglichke
#5Vielfalt ist bei uns Realität. Kein Ziel. Wir sind nicht nur global, sondern auch multikulturell. Wir haben alle unsere eigene Geschichte, Fähigkeiten und Erfahrungen - wir sind alle einzigartig, wir arbeiten alle zusammen – derzeit kommen Ihre zukünftigen Kollegen aus mehr als 40 Ländern.
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#1Стабильный доход и бонусы
#2Обучение и повышение квалификации на месте
#3Возможность карьерного роста на предприятии
#4Спортивная компенсация
#5Дополнительный отпуск, а также льготы и пособия для работников предприятия
Dieter Coudijzer | Contact Person
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