The 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.brPlease ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.brThis position works closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and senior management to optimize business performance and support sustainable growth.brKey Responsibilities as Senior Financial Business Controller:brFinancial Planning AnalysisbrLead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes.brAnalyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability drivers.brMonitor and explain variances versus budget, forecast, and prior year.brProvide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance.brBusiness PartneringbrAct as a strategic finance partner to commercial and operational teams.brSupport pricing, promotions, trade investments, and customer profitability analysis.brChallenge assumptions and influence decision-making using data-driven insights.brParticipate in business reviews and management meetings.brPerformance ManagementbrDevelop and monitor KPIs related to sales, margins, inventory, and operational efficiency.brPrepare dashboards and management reports for senior leadership.brIdentify risks and opportunities impacting financial results.brFMCG Commercial ControllingbrEvaluate promotional effectiveness and return on investment (ROI).brAnalyze channel, customer, and product profitability.brSupport category management and portfolio optimization initiatives.brMonitor trade spend and ensure proper financial control.brProcess Improvement SystemsbrDrive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting, and financial processes.brSupport finance transformation and automation initiatives.brContribute to ERP and BI tool enhancements.brQualifications Experiencebr7-10+ years of experience in finance controlling, FPA, or commercial finance.brPrevious experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment is essential.brStrong understanding of commercial finance, trade spend management, and profitability analysis.brExperience working in a multinational or matrix organization is a plus.brRequired Skills CompetenciesbrStrong analytical and financial modelling skills.brAdvanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.brExperience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.brKnowledge of BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).brExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills.brAbility to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively.brStrong business acumen and problem-solving mindset.brHigh attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. xirbnpk brPreferred Personal AttributesbrProactive and results-orientedbrCommercially minded with strategic thinking capabilitybrResilient and adaptablebrCollaborative leadership stylebrContinuous improvement mindsetbra startup/scale-up FMCG version,bra competency-based version,bror a version tailored for Belgium/European markets.brPhysical 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 Accounting