Our client is seeking a Senior Business Controller to support the CFO as a strategic finance partner.This high-impact role blends financial leadership with cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, commercial, and R&D teams.Responsibilities- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning- Partner with department heads to support decision-making- Analyze variances and assess financial impact- Develop KPIs and dashboards for internal and external reporting- Conduct scenario analysis and ROI evaluations- Monitor margins and drive cost control by segment, client, and product- Oversee cost allocation in line with accounting standards- Support financial tracking of long-term projects- Improve ERP systems and financial processes- Mentor junior team members- Align with accounting on monthly closings and reportingProfile- Master’s degree in Finance, Business Economics, or related field- 5-7 years’ experience in controlling, FP&A, or financial planning, ideally in life sciences- Strong skills in Excel, ERP, and BI tools- Analytical, proactive, and detail-oriented- Strong ethics and communication skills- Fluent in English; French and/or Dutch is a plus