Business Controller – Ghent
We are currently partnering with an international and fast-evolving organisation based in Ghent to appoint a Business Controller.
This position offers a unique opportunity to take on a strategic finance role, acting as a key partner to both operational and commercial stakeholders while contributing directly to performance management and decision-making at a senior level.
Role Overview:
As Business Controller, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial insights, supporting planning processes, and enhancing overall business performance. You will operate at the intersection of finance and operations, ensuring that financial data is translated into clear, actionable recommendations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing clear financial guidance, interpreting complex data, and challenging assumptions to drive informed decision-making across operational, commercial, and strategic initiatives.
* Deliver accurate and timely monthly management reporting, including detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year, highlighting key trends, drivers, and actionable insights for senior leadership.
* Support and coordinate the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, strategic priorities, and cross-functional business plans. Facilitate workshops with business units to gather inputs and validate assumptions.
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across revenue, costs, and operational metrics, proactively identifying financial risks, opportunities, and performance gaps. Partner with teams to recommend and implement corrective actions.
* Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, including reporting frameworks, automation initiatives, and data integrity controls, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across the organisation.
* Contribute to business cases, investment analysis, and strategic initiatives, performing scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and ROI assessments to support long-term planning and capital allocation decisions.
Candidate Profile:
* Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
* 3–7 years of relevant experience in controlling, FP&A, or audit
* Strong analytical capabilities combined with a business-oriented mindset
* Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI) is advantageous
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Fluent in English plus a good knowledge of Dutch
Offer:
* A strategically relevant position with high visibility across the organisation
* Exposure to senior leadership and involvement in key decision-making processes
* Competitive compensation package including bonus and benefits
* Flexible working arrangements within a hybrid model
* A collaborative and performance-driven international environment