Commercial Finance Director - Rubber Reinforcement
Company: Bekaert NV
Location: Zwevegem, BE
Be part of something bigger!
As the world and the way people live is changing, Bekaert believes it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future‑focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices, developing new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low‑carbon construction, and green energy.
As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost €5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we seek a strong leader to join our team and help shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world.
Purpose and Mission
Provide financial leadership and support to a sub‑domain of a Business Unit active in the Automotive Tire Cords segment. This hands‑on individual contributor has significant cross‑functional exposure and influence, partnering with regional management to drive financial performance, ensure compliance, and support strategic decision‑making. Work will be performed in a hybrid setup, splitting time between Brussels office, Zwevegem (HQ), and home office.
About the Role
Your Impactas Commercial Finance Director
Provide financial modelling and strategic support for contract negotiations with global and regional customers, defining optimal commercial offers (price‑volume mix) to maximize profitability and customer value.
Ensure quotation governance by preparing individual price quotations in collaboration with the Commercial Lead in response to customer requests.
Lead strategic and operational sales planning and forecasting activities.
Deliver monthly sales margin reporting, identifying optimization opportunities and performance drivers.
Manage pricing across strategic, operational, and new product dimensions, including solutions and services.
Support commercial and innovation projects by developing business cases for new product development; partner with R&D on pricing assumptions, product lifecycle decisions, and customer offerings.
Lead the Monthly Pricing Council, coordinating cross‑functional alignment and decision‑making.
Conduct ad‑hoc profitability and financial analyses for the Tire Reinforcement leadership team.
About You
You hold a master’s degree in business administration, economic sciences, sciences or comparable by experience.
You have 5+ years of experience in Commercial Finance within an international environment, with a strong track record of hands‑on delivery and analysis of financial, market, and macro‑economic trends.
You can co‑create, align and execute on the strategic vision and plan of your unit as part of the Bekaert strategy, and you are able to drive and engage a diverse community through influencing rather than hierarchy.
Effective communication and listening skills allow you to capture the voice of stakeholders.
You have experience with modern or digital systems to support a structured way of working.
You possess an analytical mindset and the capability to dive deep into financial analysis.
You can navigate your network to deliver results and cut through complexity, focusing on customer needs and an agile way of working.
You demonstrate a “better together” spirit while you support, challenge, drive execution and deliver results.
You challenge the status quo, stimulate innovation and continuous improvement.
You are fluent in English (oral and written).
You are willing to travel to different locations across the globe.
What is in it for you?
A competitive salary with benefits.
Learning programmes developed by our L&D department.
A great opportunity to play your part in an international growth story.
A chance to grow along with your responsibilities (national or international).
Cool colleagues all over the world.
Be bold and take the leap!
We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team. At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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