JUNIOR FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER BELUX
THE JOB :
Supporting the Head of Finance Business Partnering for the respective Commercial Unit in all financial matters relating to the Commercial Units in Belgium and Luxembourg
Working closely with local sales and marketing teams as a trusted sparring partner – including providing well-founded financial analyses and recommendations for action
Participation in the preparation of forecasts, reports, plans and scenarios for the sound management of the business units
Preparation of decision papers and business analyses to support the management
Independent identification of financial challenges and active participation in the development of practical solutions
Supporting the implementation of Group-wide financial projects and liaising with external partners such as auditors and consultants
Maintaining and expanding interfaces with internal departments such as Finance Pooles Services, FP&A and Finance & Taxation
Carrying out report analyses, assessing opportunities and risks and supporting the preparation of planning documents
Monitoring the financial performance of the Commercial Unit, identifying deviations from plan/forecast and supporting the improvement of the gross margin through pricing strategies, portfolio optimisation and efficient promotions
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE :
Degree in business administration, ideally with a focus on finance, controlling or a comparable qualification
First practical experience in finance, ideally in an international or FMCG environment
Analytical thinking, strong business acumen and a good understanding of financial relationships, processes and planning tools
Confident handling of MS Office or Google Workspace; Initial experience with SAP S/4HANA and BI tools an advantage
Strong communication & presentation skills and the ability to prepare financial content in a way that is appropriate for the target audience and convey it convincingly
Proactive, solution-oriented way of working with a “can-do” mentality, team spirit and the ambition to advance even complex topics in the interests of the company as a whole
Very good written and spoken English and French skills are required; knowledge of Dutch is an advantage.
THE CLIENT :
Our client is a global manufacturing company operating in the FMCG sector.
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As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please note, however, that candidates must possess a valid Luxembourg work permit. As we represent our clients, we are required to submit only those who meet this requirement. Unfortunately, if you do not have a valid work permit, we will not be able to consider your application.
If you are selected for the position, you will be asked to provide supporting documentation, such as copies of your diplomas, proof of prior employment, and a standard criminal record check, as part of the final steps in our recruitment process.
We appreciate your interest in our company and look forward to the possibility of working together.
