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Financial Controller

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Beringen, Belgium

Full Time

31-03-2025

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Job Specifications

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 processes—such 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:
Master’s 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.

About the Company

Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Ha... Know more

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