Controller at Edgard & Cooper

Kortrijk, Flanders, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

P&L Ownership, Financial Partnering, Budgeting, Forecasting, Annual Planning, US GAAP, Reporting Tools Improvement, Pricing Analysis, Master's Degree, Analytical Skills, Excel, SAP, BI, Presentation Skills, English Fluency, Dutch Fluency

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Controller Belgium, Kortrijk Our mission 🚀 In 2016, our founders wanted to feed their dogs - named Edgard and Cooper - pet food they could feel good about. The kind of food that was as good for the planet as it was for their pets. But when they couldn't find this, they decided to make their own. Now, 10 years later, our pack has over 200 employees and we are beyond proud to be part of the B Corp movement. Want to find out more about us? Click HERE What type of breed are we looking for? 🐕 We’re looking for a Financial Controller who likes to be close to the business and believes numbers only matter when they lead to better decisions. In this role, you’ll be the finance partner for several core markets, owning their full P&L and helping packs understand what’s really happening behind the numbers. You’ll turn reporting, forecasting and analysis into clear insights and concrete actions that support our growth. You’ll join the Finance Pack, recognised as Best Finance Team 2024, in a scale-up environment where your impact is visible and your expertise truly matters. What is in your bowl? 🍵 A big scoop of ownership, partnering, and strategic impact. You’ll get to: Own the full P&L for your markets and providing clear financial insights. Act as the go-to finance partner for several core European markets. Drive budgeting and forecasting together with the Controlling Manager. Coordinate sales and opex budgets during the annual planning cycle. Support the transition towards US GAAP P&L by training and guiding business teams. Improve forecasting and reporting tools to make insights sharper and more actionable. Analyse pricing across customers and identifying risks and opportunities. What skills & tricks should you bring? 🤹 A Master’s degree in Finance or a related field. Solid experience in a controlling or finance environment. Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy. Advanced Excel skills; SAP and BI experience are a plus. Confidence presenting financial insights in a clear, structured way. Fluent in English and Dutch (French is a nice bonus). A proactive mindset, strong ownership and a collaborative way of working. Not sure if you tick all the boxes but our role truly excites you? Don’t let our job description hold you back, get applying! Our benefits 🎁 At Edgard & Cooper, work should feel as good as a belly rub. Here’s what we offer: Competitive salary package that matches your experience 32 holidays per year + the option to take an extra month off to fully recharge Flexible working from home + one month per year working from anywhere Company retreats, fun team activities, and a Volunteering Day Wellbeing program Bring your dog to work + pet food for your furry friend Learning and growth opportunities in a fast-growing, international scale-up Hiring Process 🕵️‍♀️ 🧪 Assessment from home (10') 📞 Intro call (25’) 🎯 Competency based interview (45’) 🗨️ Final interview on-site (60’) Equal opportunities 🌈 We believe the strength of a Pack comes from its diversity. We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued and empowered. So no matter who you are, where you come from, what you believe in or what your dreams are, we welcome you and look forward to receiving your application. If your circumstances require any special arrangements at any stage of our interview process, please let us know. Accessibility: Our HQ office and satellite sites are wheelchair accessible.

Responsibilities

The Controller will own the full Profit and Loss (P&L) for assigned core European markets, acting as the finance partner to provide clear financial insights and support growth. Responsibilities include driving budgeting, forecasting, coordinating budgets, supporting the transition to US GAAP P&L, and improving reporting tools.