Financial Controller - Belgium

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Financial Controller, Belgium
Location: Ghent, Belgium (hybrid, minimum two days a week in the office)

The Role

Cerba Research is looking for a Financial Controller to oversee the financial operations of its Belgian legal entities and subsidiaries. You’ll own the accounting, the close, the statutory reporting and the controls, and lead the local finance team from the Ghent office.
This is a senior, hands-on role. You’ll work closely with global business controlling, project management and local heads of department, and you’ll be the finance lead on the ground in Belgium.
About Cerba Research
With over 40 years of clinical research expertise, Cerba Research offers clinical trial management, specialty lab and biomarker services, and medical devices and diagnostics. Its global accredited laboratory network spans the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia and Africa, supporting clients from research and development through to commercialisation, with a mission to help patients get access to new treatments faster.

Why Join?

Real Ownership - Belgium’s finance function is yours to run, with the authority to match the responsibility.
A Chance to Make Your Mark - There’s work to do on the foundations, and you’ll be trusted to do it.
Cross-functional Reach - You’ll work with global controlling, project management and department heads, in an SAP S/4HANA environment.

Your Responsibilities

Prepare and review financial statements for the Belgian entities, in line with Belgian GAAP and group IFRS reporting
Own the month-end close, including review and sign-off
Manage audits, tax returns and regulatory filings, working with auditors, banks and tax advisors
Implement and maintain internal controls and identify financial risks
Analyse costs, recommend efficiencies and monitor cash flow
Lead and mentor the local finance team
Work with global business controlling, project management and department heads

About You

You’re an experienced controller who knows Belgian accounting and isn’t afraid of complexity. You’ve been through audits, you can review other people’s work, and you’re comfortable owning a site and making calls.

7-10 years of financial controlling experience, ideally in a subsidiary of a global organisation
Strong knowledge of Belgian GAAP, plus IFRS
Audit experience, either managing audits or from an audit background
Strong month-end close, oversight and review skills
Experience leading and mentoring a finance team
SAP S/4HANA preferred, plus advanced Excel or Power BI
Fluent English and Dutch, written and spoken
Professional qualification is a plus but not required
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Cerba HealthCare, we believe that the diversity of people, backgrounds, and perspectives is an essential asset in fulfilling our mission: to improve the health of everyone, everywhere. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment that guarantees equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of age, background, sexual orientation, disability, or any other personal characteristic. All talented individuals are encouraged to apply.

Travel

Minimal travel expected for this role.