Requirements: English
Company: Robert Half
Region: Beringen , Flanders
Robert Half is currently recruiting a Financial Controller to join a company located in Beringen.
For our customer Plastiflex, with global headquarter in Paal-Beringen, Belgium, where Business management, Operations management, Finance and R&D are located, we are looking for a financial controller. Plastiflex is manufacturer ofapplications for air and fluid management for healthcare and industrial products. Plastiflex operates with a footprint of 13 entities across Europe, US, Mexico and Asia. Driven by the continued growth, Plastiflex is looking to grow the finance team with a financial controller.
The scope of responsibilities for this job include:
- Prepare periodical financial reporting (accurate, timely variance analyses).
- Collaborate with local finance managers to consolidate and validate results.
- Assist in closing activities, including month-end processes and ensuring IFRS compliance.
- Support the development/maintenance of KPI dashboards and financial forecasting models.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Work closely with the Finance Director to coordinate budget preparation and forecasting projects
- Perform deep-dive analysis at the article/product level to ensure insights align with business goals.
Plant-Control & Operational Support:
- Monitor plant performance (margins, product mixes) across global locations with a dotted-line engagement model for plant controllers.
- Audit and manage transfer pricing policies, ensuring compliance with global standards
- Train/mentor plant controllers in financial processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Commercial & Project-Based Support
- Provide commercial controlling inputs (sales forecasts, contribution analysis).
- Evaluate capital expenditure (Capex) requests, and perform ROI analysis for potential investments.
- Execute financial projects to enhance processessuch as supply chain cost reduction or ERP optimization.
Other Key Activities
- Oversee cashflow management, driving working capital utilization where appropriate.
- Assist or, if necessary, take the lead on ad hoc projects regarding analytics or system improvements.
- Provide occasional backup for accounting tasks (e.g., journal bookings)
The requested qualifications for this job include:
Education:
- Masters degree in economics, finance, or equivalent field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years in financial controlling, reporting, or external audits (Big Five experience preferred).
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and financial complexity in international settings.
- Proven expertise in consolidation and IFRS standards.
Technical and Analytical Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of Excel (mandatory) and experience with reporting and ERP systems.
- IT-minded professional, with the ability to interpret and streamline data via technical tools (Power BI is a plus).
Soft Skills:
- Fluency in English (mandatory).
- Accuracy, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive, flexible, and prepared to work in a multicultural, international organization.
Travel Expectations:
- Able to travel up to 25% to offer support at the different plants.
What does the company offer?
Competitive salary package.
Additional Perks:
- Company Car.
- Meal Vouchers: 8/day.
- Group Insurance.
- Eco-Checks and ergonomic office perks.
- Reimbursement for mobile phone allowance.
- ADV days: 12 additional days off, flexible work hours (10:00 15:30 core).
Are you interested in this challenging position? Or would you like to have more information? Apply today and we will get back to you as soon as possible.