Financial Controller

Company Description

Are you our new Financial Controller with an interest in the world of B2B, economics and global business?

Let us grow Belgian companies together!

Coface protects companies and helps them make credit decisions to increase their turnover on the domestic and export markets.

With more than 70 years of experience and the largest international network, Coface has become a household name when it comes to credit insurance, risk management and the global economy.

About the Role

We're looking for a Financial Controller for the Belgian office to assist in the financial control and implementation of processes as well as reporting on the financial situation of the company to the Regional Managers.

Reporting Line: Directly to Financial Director

Language Requirement: Fluent in French, professional English, Dutch is a plus

Participating in monthly closings and budget forecasts:

• Checking and analysing data to produce monthly reports on changes in Belgium's income statement (P&L)
• Preparing reports, monitoring costs by cost center - feedback and presentation to the various departments
• Contributing to the various presentation media for internal clients
• Coordinating the budget exercise - gathering requirements from operational staff

Workforce monitoring:

• Collecting and ensuring the reliability of data (positions/FTEs) / Monitoring monthly changes in headcount (actual, budget)
• Gap analysis

Cross-functional projects:

• Participation in the team's cross-functional projects
• Improving supplier performance processes - Preparing evaluations ahead of calls for tender
• Reinforcement of cost accounting rules, procedures and controls

Qualifications

• M2 in Financial Control, Accounting, Auditing - knowledge of accounting would be an advantage
• 2-5 years of experience in a similar position
• Thoroughness, a taste for figures, curiosity and initiative
• Excel skills are essential

We Offer You:

• Competitive and attractive monthly remuneration
• The opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field
• Opportunity to acquire knowledge in the field of business information services, trade credit insurance and finance
• Regular and interesting team building activities.