Freelance Commercial Business Controller

Our client is a leading international FMCG organisation with a strong presence across Belgium and the Netherlands. The company operates in a dynamic, commercially driven environment and is part of a larger international group, offering exposure to both local and global finance processes.

As a Freelance Commercial Business Controller, your responsibilities are:

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycle for assigned functions ;
• Monitor actuals versus budget and forecast, identifying risks, deviations and opportunities ;
• Prepare and explain management reporting and financial performance insights ;
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing, including invoices and accruals ;
• Act as a proactive finance business partner to senior non-finance stakeholders ;
• Challenge and advise management on cost efficiency, investments and profitability ;
• Support strategic planning and translate business priorities into financial plans ;
• Contribute to finance transformation, process improvement and automation projects ;

A successful Freelance Commercial Business Controller should have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics or a related field ;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in controlling, business finance or a similar role ;
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail ;
• Solid understanding of business processes, controlling, reporting and accounting ;
• Strong ability to translate financial analysis into concrete business recommendations ;
• Comfortable presenting and challenging financial performance with senior stakeholders ;
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus ;
• Willing to travel occasionally between Belgium and the Netherlands