Are you an experienced finance leader with a passion for driving operational excellence and strategic growth? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where sustainability and cutting-edge technology are key? For a global company active in the chemical sector, located in the Kempen, we are looking for a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial operations. Your Role as CFO: As CFO, you will report directly to the Group CFO and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and operations. You will oversee all aspects of financial management, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and scalability to support significant growth. The CFO's key responsibilities include: Build and develop a high-performing finance team with the skills to deliver in a fast-paced environment Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax regulations, audits, and other legal obligations Implement best-in-class controls and processes; optimize SAP ERP systems to enhance automation and efficiency Lead annual budgeting and 5-year business planning processes from design to board approval Develop robust reporting frameworks to monitor performance against budgets and key KPIs while driving continuous improvement Oversee cash flow management, factoring facilities, receivables/payables optimization, and lender discussions Build strong relationships with internal teams, executive leadership, banks, lenders, auditors, and other stakeholders Drive initiatives to streamline processes, enhance controls, automate manual operations, and scale infrastructure for growth The CFO's profile: You have A Master's degree or MBA; a CPA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification is an asset You have a proven experience as Finance Controller or Director, preferable in the within the chemical, industrial or engineering sector You display expertise in financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, controlling, treasury management, and process improvement Advanced SAP experience is highly desirable Experience partnering with senior leadership teams; Big 4 accounting firm experience is a plus You demonstrate strong analytical skills with attention to detail and curiosity to understand more; a long-term vision for growth within the company is preferred You are energetic, hands-on and ambitious Expertise, Audit, Bank, Attention to detail, Financial Strategy, KPI, Frameworks, Big 4, ACCA, Factoring, Practicality, Stress tolerance, Asset, Financial reporting, Finance, Budget, Stakeholders, SAP, Leadership Teams, Senior Leadership, Passion, Scalability, Process Development, Design, CIMA, Financial Audit, Accounting, Supervising, Optimization, Tax law, Fast Pace, Infrastructure, Reporting, Ambition, Energetic, Organization Skills, Annual Budgets, Operations, Planning Process, Treasury Management, Automation Originele vacature is te vinden op StepStone.be – Maak nu een Jobagent aan op StepStone en vind je droombaan! https://bit.ly/2jPYsZC Vind gelijkaardige jobs, informatie over werkgevers en carrièretips op StepStone.be! Original job ad is published on StepStone.be - Set up a Jobagent at StepStone now and find your dream job! https://bit.ly/2jPYsZC For similar jobs, information on employers and career tips visit StepStone.be! La version originale de cette offre d'emploi est disponible sur stepstone.be – Créez maintenant votre Job Agent sur StepStone et trouvez le job de vos rêves ! https://bit.ly/2jPYsZC Trouvez des jobs similaires, des informations sur les employeurs qui recrutent et des conseils de carrière sur stepstone.be!