Financial & Accounting Controller (M/F/X)

Our Mission

Vinçotte is the market leader in Belgium for Testing, Inspection & Certification services. With over 1800 people, our company contributes to a more efficient and safer society. Our services include people & goods safety, environmental protection, production & construction quality, and safety of industrial equipment and premises for our clients across Belgium. The Finance organization features a team of 25 people who are responsible for several key activities within Vinçotte, amongst which planning, budgeting & forecasting; business intelligence & performance management; controlling & business reporting; working capital management; accounting, consolidation & statutory reporting, financial controlling, tax management. The team is a key generator of business insights to help decision making for multiple stakeholders including: Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Division Leadership, Operations Management, … Vinçotte is currently looking for an experienced Financial & Accounting Controller, with a focus on compensation & benefits, to join our Controlling team of the Finance department, reporting to the Head of FP&A and Business Partnering.

Function

As Financial & Accounting Controller (M/V/X), your responsibilities will include the following:

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Advise Senior Management on strategic compensation & benefits decisions using driver-based modelling, macroeconomic trends and KPI monitoring
• Drive end-to-end budgeting and forecasting across all compensation & benefits domains
• Deliver insights driven analyses to optimize spend, enhance efficiency and guide leadership decisions

Financial Controlling, Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Serve as trusted advisor to the Head of Finance Operations and Head of FP&A, by acting as a key liaison between the Accounting and Controlling departments
• Manage end-to-end P&L and Balance Sheet controlling and reporting for all compensation & benefits matters, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all dimensions
• Partner with Business, Finance, HR and Procurement to ensure cost control and performance alignment
• Prepare executive material for Senior Leadership (ExCos, Board meetings, etc.)
• Lead interactions with external auditors on compensation & benefits related topics

Broad management support

• Conduct critical thinking with the Head of Finance Operations, Head of FP&A and the CFO to solve key issues
• Become a driving force within the team and be proactive in terms of solutions & ad-hoc problem solving
• Become involved with key Vinçotte projects (optimization, new ERP implementation initiative, etc.)
• Ensure development & maintenance of advanced Financial digital tools across the organization

Profile

Degree: University degree - Master's degree from a reputable institution (Business, Economics, Finance or Engineering)

Experience: Between 4-8 years of relevant experience in results-driven environments.

• Experience in advisory or audit firms (either big four or consulting) is a plus
• Experience in digitalization is a plus

Languages: Fluency in French or Dutch (with a good command of the other language) and English

Skills:

• Proven problem solving capability & intellectual agility, both independently and in team settings
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to manage big picture and details accurately and simultaneously
• Ability to conduct in-depth discussions with a wide range of stakeholders (incl. senior executives)
• Solid accounting knowledge - incl. IFRS - and payroll accounting mechanism knowledge
• Demonstrated positive attitude: Hands on & can do, ownership & accountability, flexibility.
• Solid communication skills (oral, written, presenting)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint is a must – Experience in SAP and Power BI is a plus

Our offer

Interested in joining our team?

Great! We can promise you that with us you...

• will get opportunities for professional growth and development
• can count on our Vinçotte community:
  • enthusiastic and driven colleagues
  • a fast-paced and dynamic team environment
  • a collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
• learn to work objectively, but are also allowed to think out-of-the-box
• sign up for a job with impact: your voice helps determine our policy
• contribute daily to a safe and efficient society
• can count on an attractive salary supplemented with a company car, extra-legal benefits (meal vouchers, extra vacations, etc.).

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