Regional Controller

at  Manuchar

The job

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

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

Your profile

• You have obtained a master’s degree in Economics / Commercial Engineering
• You have minimum 5 years of experience in audit and/or business/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 distribution company; insight in 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 accurately achieving deadlines
• You are ambitious and energetic with a positive can-do attitude
• You are fluent in English; knowledge of French, Spanish 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 Belgium or have concrete plans to relocate to Belgium in the near future

A multinational of Belgian origin
Manuchar, headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium is a leading distributor of chemicals in emerging markets. We complement our Chemical Distribution business with International Trade Services in steel, polymers and several other raw materials.
In 2023 we handled 4 million metric tons of goods, generating 2.4 billion USD in sales. Our local operations are in over 40 countries and 140 locations. Manuchar employs 2,800 professionals worldwide.
At Manuchar “We keep your production running. Anytime. Anywhere.”

Manuchar offers:

• 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

Interested?

• If you want to take up the challenge and join an international fast-growing team of dynamic colleagues, please send your detailed CV through our online tool CVWarehouse.

We do not collaborate & engage with external recruitment agencies for this vacancy. We appreciate your understanding

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