Junior Controller

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Joining our Global Controlling & Performance Management team in Antwerp, you will take on a critical role in the controlling of our Chemical Distribution activities in Emerging Markets. As an all-round enthusiastic Finance professional with a passion for international business & finance your main objectives are:

• Assist in developing and maintaining control on the global Chemical Distribution activities (linking finance with business)
• Prepare analysis & comments for the monthly executive reporting package on group performance
• Work closely with the global reporting team to develop more insightful reports and analysis to support business management (both global and local)
• Support business management to structure and define key performance indicators for their business segments and provide structured follow-up on the evolution of these KPI’s
• Provide ad-hoc analysis on key trends and variance to support executive decision making
• Manage & strengthen the global planning and budgeting cycle
• Manage ad-hoc projects within the above task scope as needed

Wie ben jij?

• You have obtained a master’s degree in Economics / Commercial Engineering
• You have a first business experience in audit and/or financial control, preferably within a multinational or consulting environment
• Very strong analytical skills and ability to reduce complex information to key conclusions are a given
• Understanding of key financial concepts (working capital, inventory valuation, foreign exchange exposure/impact, hedging, capital employed…)
• You possess a strong business acumen – ability to understand value drivers within a global trading and distribution company; insight in trading/logistics & distribution activities is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
• You are stress resistant, punctual, and focused on achieving deadlines
• You are ambitious and energetic with a positive can-do attitude
• You are fluent in English; knowledge of Spanish or French or Dutch is a plus but not a must
• You are willing to travel up to 25% of your time
• You have good Excel-skills; Power Pivot and BI is an advantage
• You live in the region of Antwerp

Wat bieden wij jou?

• A job full of variety with long-term perspectives in an international environment
• Cooperation with motivated & skilled colleagues in an open company culture
• An attractive remuneration package including fringe benefits
• A pleasant workspace where you can fully develop your talents

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