Company Description
This global life sciences organization operates across five continents, driving innovation and excellence in biomanufacturing and health solutions. The Bornem site plays a key role in supporting European operations, combining scientific innovation with strong financial and operational performance. The company empowers its people to take ownership of their careers and ideas — big and small — that drive progress and meaningful change worldwide.
Job Description
As a Site Controller, you will act as a strategic business partner to senior site leadership, driving financial performance and ensuring transparency across operations. You will play a pivotal role in financial planning, month-end reporting, and performance analysis, while supporting key projects and ensuring robust financial governance. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and directly influence decision-making at both the site and regional level.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a key strategic business partner to Department Heads and the Site Head, providing insight and financial transparency for effective decision-making.
Support the EMEA Operations Head of Finance in month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial initiatives.
Serve as the main interface to the Shared Service Center, ensuring compliance with internal controls and managing audit-related matters.
Lead and deliver cross-functional improvement projects with measurable financial impact.
Conduct detailed monthly operational variance analyses and proactively communicate findings and recommendations.
Prepare and present the Monthly Reporting Pack with clear narratives and actionable insights.
Take ownership of understanding and resolving process order, WBS Element, and Material settlement issues in SAP, ensuring follow-up on corrections.
Provide financial mentorship and analytical support for operational and strategic projects.
Deliver ad-hoc support to the EMEA Region and Global Operations Finance as needed.
Essential Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
5–10 years of relevant experience in finance and controlling within a corporate environment.
Strong working knowledge of SAP CO/FI, SAP Business Warehouse, SAC, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Proven expertise in resolving process order, WBS Element, and Material settlement issues in SAP.
Native Dutch speaker or equivalent proficiency.
Strong business partnering skills and proven ability to build relationships across functions.
Excellent reporting accuracy, analytical skills, and professional integrity.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities with confidence in delivering group presentations.
Ability to interpret and explain complex financial data and projections clearly and effectively.
Additional Insights:
Location: Bornem, Belgium (on-site role)
Contract Type: Permanent, full-tim3
Start Date: ASAP
Interested?
Send your CV to Khanyi Mabena at k.mabena@panda-int.com or reach out directly at +31 20 20 44 502 to learn more.