Operations & Finance Director | AntwerpA fast-growing business in the is looking for a Senior Operations & Finance Director to take full ownership of both operational performance and financial leadership. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in a high-growth, hands-on environment where strategy and execution go hand in hand.You will act as a key member of the leadership team, directly influencing how the business scales across production, supply chain, and financial performance.This is not a traditional finance role. It is a true end-to-end leadership position combining operational control, commercial insight, and financial discipline.Key responsibilities:
- Full ownership of operations and finance performance across the business
- End-to-end responsibility for supply chain management, production planning, and supplier relationships
- Leadership of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning
- Ownership of cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and profitability improvement
- Driving operational efficiency across production and logistics functions
- Building and maintaining strong supplier and partner relationships
- Supporting strategic decision-making at leadership and board level
- Identifying and executing growth, cost optimisation, and scalability initiatives
- Ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong performance tracking across all business areasProfile:
- 5+ years of experience in finance and/or operations within FMCG, ideally beverages or related industries
- Strong exposure to both financial management and operational/supply chain environments
- Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth or scaling organisations
- Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of margins, cost drivers, and operational efficiency
- Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate strategically and operationally
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including supplier and senior leadership interaction
- English fluencyWhat’s on offer:
- Senior leadership role with real influence on business direction
- Competitive base salary
- Equity participation in a high-growth business
- Company car included
- Opportunity to build and shape operations and finance in a scaling FMCG environment
- Direct impact on strategy, growth, and organisational structureThis is a rare opportunity for a commercially driven operations and finance leader to step into a high-impact role in Antwerp with both strategic ownership and entrepreneurial upside.Confidential discussions available on request.