PThe Senior Financial Business Controller is responsible for providing financial leadership, performance analysis, and strategic business partnering within a fast-paced FMCG environment. The role supports commercial and operational decision-making by delivering accurate financial insights, driving profitability, improving processes, and ensuring strong financial governance. /ppThis position works closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and senior management to optimize business performance and support sustainable growth. /pbr brpbKey Responsibilities as Senior Financial Business Controller: /b /ppbFinancial Planning Analysis /b /pulliLead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes. /liliAnalyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability drivers. /liliMonitor and explain variances versus budget, forecast, and prior year. /liliProvide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance. /li /ulpbBusiness Partnering /b /pulliAct as a strategic finance partner to commercial and operational teams. /liliSupport pricing, promotions, trade investments, and customer profitability analysis. /liliChallenge assumptions and influence decision-making using data-driven insights. /liliParticipate in business reviews and management meetings. /li /ulpbPerformance Management /b /pulliDevelop and monitor KPIs related to sales, margins, inventory, and operational efficiency. /liliPrepare dashboards and management reports for senior leadership. /liliIdentify risks and opportunities impacting financial results. /li /ulpbFMCG Commercial Controlling /b /pulliEvaluate promotional effectiveness and return on investment (ROI). /liliAnalyze channel, customer, and product profitability. /liliSupport category management and portfolio optimization initiatives. /liliMonitor trade spend and ensure proper financial control. /li /ulpbProcess Improvement Systems /b /pulliDrive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting, and financial processes. /liliSupport finance transformation and automation initiatives. /liliContribute to ERP and BI tool enhancements. /li /ulbrpbQualifications Experience /b /pulli7-10+ years of experience in finance controlling, FPA, or commercial finance. /liliPrevious experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment is essential. /liliStrong understanding of commercial finance, trade spend management, and profitability analysis. /liliExperience working in a multinational or matrix organization is a plus. /li /ulpbRequired Skills Competencies /b /pulliStrong analytical and financial modelling skills. /liliAdvanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools. /liliExperience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar. /liliKnowledge of BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.). /liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills. /liliAbility to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively. /liliStrong business acumen and problem-solving mindset. /liliHigh attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. /li /ulpbPreferred Personal Attributes /b /pulliProactive and results-oriented /liliCommercially minded with strategic thinking capability /liliResilient and adaptable /liliCollaborative leadership style /liliContinuous improvement mindset /li /ulullia startup/scale-up FMCG version, /lilia competency-based version, /lilior a version tailored for Belgium/European markets. /li /ulbrPhysical inventory, Finance Controlling, Problem Management, Business, Stress tolerance, Adaptability, SAP, Tableau, Dashboard, Senior Leadership, Process Development, Sales, Promotions, Trading, Financial Processes, European markets, Pricing, ROI, Oracle, Meet Deadlines, Operating expenses, Leadership, Proactivity, Financial Results, Senior Stakeholders, Investment, Annual Budgets, Business partnering, Planning Process, Business Review, Financial Modeling, Business Acumen, Strategic Finance, Gross Margin, Attention to detail, KPI, Communication, Influential Skills, FMCG, Decision Making, Financial reporting, Management Review, FMCG, Reporting Tools, Stress tolerance, Systems Improvement, Budget, Matrix Management, Result Oriented, Forecasting, ImPACT, Revenue, Financial Audit, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, ROI, Risk Identification, Management, Reporting, MS Excel, Category Management, Start-ups, Power BI, Automation, FPA AccountingbrpJBRP1_BE /p