Head of Controlling
Location: Ghent area
Industry: Production / Manufacturing
About the Role
Our client, a mid-sized production company located in Ghent, is seeking an experienced Head of Controlling to join their team. This position will play a key role in strengthening the company’s financial performance through analytical insight, cost control, and process optimization.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee all controlling activities within the organization.
* Develop and maintain analytical accounting systems to support management decision-making.
* Set up and manage standard cost and actual cost calculations per product and per customer.
* Provide clear financial analyses and performance reports to senior management.
* Partner closely with operations and production teams to understand cost drivers and improve profitability.
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of controlling tools, reporting, and internal financial processes.
Profile
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a controlling role, ideally within a mid-sized or large company.
* Proven experience in analytical accounting and cost calculation in a production/manufacturing environment.
* Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and hands-on approach.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Fluent in Dutch and English.
* Must live within 45 minutes of Ghent.
Why Join?
* Opportunity to shape and professionalize the controlling function in a growing company.
* Close collaboration with management in a dynamic, production-driven setting.
* Competitive compensation and development opportunities.