Senior Sales Controller

Do you want to put your financial expertise to work in a fast-growing international organisation where you can make a real impact?

Our client is a publicly listed player in the pharmaceutical sector. They combine the best of both worlds: the scale and clout of a multinational with the short lines and agility of a family-driven culture. The organisation is known for innovative, sustainable solutions, a strong product portfolio, and a culture that fosters collaboration and entrepreneurship. Working here means making an impact, enjoying autonomy, and being part of an international environment.

As Senior Sales Controller, you are the financial sparring partner to the international sales organisation. You ensure that numbers are translated into insights that truly drive decisions.

What you'll do

• Prepare sales and margin reports that provide direction to management and sales.

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Advise and challenge sales and management with well-substantiated insights.

• Set up KPIs and reporting (incl. Power BI, Bright Analytics, Excel).

• Collaborate closely with demand planning, operations, and marketing.

• Build business cases, assess risks, and identify opportunities.

• Help further develop reporting structures and processes-there is ample room to build and improve.

• Master's degree in Finance/Economics (or equivalent through experience).

• 8-10 years of experience in controlling or business partnering (international exposure is a plus).

• Strong communicator who can challenge sales constructively.

• Analytical and proactive; able to bring structure in a changing environment.

• Fluent in English; knowledge of French or Dutch is an asset.

• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools, or eagerness to learn quickly.

• Impact: Help further professionalise finance in an international context.

• International scope: Work with colleagues across several European countries; approx. 20% travel.

• Flexibility: Two days per week working from home and lots of autonomy.

• Culture: Professional and people-oriented; entrepreneurial, dynamic, and hands-on.

• Growth: Clear career paths-national and international-supported by extensive training.

• Compensation: Very attractive salary with a broad benefits package including a company car, substantial bonuses, insurances, 32 vacation days, and more.

Sales Margin, Analytics, Demand Management, KPI Reporting, Sales Management, Budget Process, International Sales, Sales Organization, Asset, Financial Audit, Sales, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Proactivity, Exposure, Management, Variance Analysis, Reporting, MS Excel, Operations, Business partnering, Business case, Marketing, Preparing Sales, Financial analysis, Fast Learner, Power BI

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