Within our department General Accounting we are seeking for a Cost Controller with the mission of supporting the finance department in all financial aspects in terms of cost control, reporting, planning, analysis and business understanding from a financial perspective. The position reports to the Team Leader General Accounting.
This team consists of 6 colleagues who are waiting just for you!
Your Responsibilities
As Cost Controller your responsibilities will include e.g.:
Reporting
* Monitoring actual expenses performance against budget, forecast and last year.
* Providing clear, accurate and insightful information and commentary on operational and financial aspects of the expenses to key stakeholders.
* Being a key contact in preparation of Group and local management accounts and reporting packs (e.g. executive committee presentations).
* Supporting and being the back-up of the colleagues with the monthly General expense report and the Cost allocation.
Business Partnering
* Supporting budgeting and forecasting process cycle.
* Communicating, discussing, and challenging financial impacts with supported cost centres.
* Identifying performance issues and making recommendations to cost centres owners for remedial actions and following up their results.
Cost Controlling & Optimization
* Developing detail “as-is” scenario cost analyses and identifying cost opportunities.
* Proposing functional and / or cross functional process improvement solutions.
* Rolling out clear cost optimization programs with timelines, assessment goals and tracking mechanism.
* Collaborating with Procurement and Transformation Office to strategize ways to minimize waste.
Your profile
* You have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or Business Administration.
* You have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar function, ideally in the insurance or finance sector.
* You demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the interdependency of cost drivers.
* You have excellent knowledge of French or Dutch and a good command of the other national language and are comfortable working in English.
* You have a good knowledge of ERP software, preferably SAP.
* You have Excel at your fingertips and are comfortable with Word and PowerPoint.
* You have strong analytical skills with articulated communication skills.
* You are rigorous, organised and can manage your priorities and respect tight deadlines.
* You are able to work and learn quickly and at a sustained rhythm in a dynamic environment.
* You are a strong team player at all levels, who collaborates easily and effectively across functions and with Athora Belgium stakeholders to achieve results.
Good reasons to join us
* A permanent employment contract.
* A company on a human scale within a dynamic group where you can rapidly have an impact.
* Accessible management close to staff and a pleasant working environment.
* Many opportunities for development, thanks in particular to our Athora Academy.
* Balance between professional life and private life with generous holidays (at least 39 days a year), flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ teleworking a week.
* An attractive salary package plus various fringe benefits.
* Modern, bright offices conducive to collaboration.
* A central location in the Porte de Namur district, accessible by train and public transport and with parking facilities available if needed.
* Last but not least… a sunny terrace, afterworks between colleagues, teambuildings, an annual staff day and many other events to discover… 😉
If you are looking for a friendly organisation with a human face and attach value to cooperation and helping one another, you have come to the right address.
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