The Head of Controlling plays a strategic leadership role within the Finance department. This position is responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring transparency, and supporting decision-making through insightful analysis, robust financial control, and effective business partnering. The role requires close collaboration with the senior management across the organization. The Head of Controlling will report directly to the CFO.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and manage the Business Controlling team
* Oversee day-to-day activities of controllers across the different activities and sites.
* Coach, develop, and mentor the controlling team to build a high-performance culture.
* Support digital transformation and automation initiatives in controlling.
Act as a financial business partner to operational leaders
* Provide financial insights and support to drive business decisions.
* Collaborate closely with the senior management team (operations, business development, etc.).
* Translate operational data into financial implications and strategic advice.
* Develop and implement tools and models for decision support (incl. capital investment cases, business case development, etc.).
* Support M&A activities and other strategic initiatives.
Drive the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process
* Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans.
* Coordinate planning cycles with business stakeholders.
* Analyze key drivers of business performance and recommend corrective actions.
* Support audits and ensure timely and accurate financial closing.
* Create financial models to evaluate business scenarios and project investments.
Monitor and report on financial performance
* Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results.
* Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data, and develop and maintain performance dashboards and KPIs.
* Implement standardized tools and reporting systems for operational visibility.
* Organize and facilitate business reviews with senior management (incl. financial input for board of director’s meetings).
* Maintain and improve internal control processes and compliance.
PROFILE
* Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
* Min. 10 years of experience in business controlling, ideally within an industrial or aerospace environment.
* Proven track record in leading teams and driving financial performance in a complex, multi-site business.
* Deep understanding of cost accounting, project controlling, and financial planning processes.
* Experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), reporting tools, and Excel-based modelling, power BI or other digitalization tools.
* Strong business acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Open to occasional travel to support international activities.
* Fluency in English and French. Knowledge of Dutch is an asset.
* You are looking for a permanent position on the payroll.
To succeed in this role, the new hire must adopt a proactive, hands-on and engaged mindset. The new Head of Controlling will need to get involved and actively contribute to the further development the controlling department. This presents a significant opportunity to leave a lasting impact.
THE OFFER
Our client offers a challenging and exciting role that will allow you to make your mark. You will get the opportunity to join an ambitious company that enjoys a solid reputation in its market. The context is one of finance and business transformation, allowing people with a sense of initiative to have a real impact on the decision-making process.
Joining our client, is joining a community of people passionate about aviation and fully dedicated to its success. Within the organization, everyone contributes to the ambition to meet and exceed the customers’ needs and expectations.