As a Financial Controller within a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment, you will be a key player in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across multiple stores and business units. You will support business performance, improve financial processes, and serve as a central point between accounting, controlling, and operational teams to ensure sound financial governance and informed decision-making.Business-Focused Financial Oversight
Ensure timely and accurate month-end closings across all retail operations and entities, including inventory reconciliation, sales reporting, and margin analysis.
Partner with store managers and regional directors to provide insights into performance and profitability.
Financial Reporting
Contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, focusing on revenue, costs, and operational KPIs.
Provide accurate financial analysis to support management decisions, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Balance Sheet & P&L Control
Review and challenge P&L and balance sheet accounts to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with internal policies and standards.
Conduct regular reconciliation of key accounts, including stock, supplier payables, and customer receivables.
Retail Process Optimization
Identify inefficiencies in current processes and implement improvements to optimize the financial closing calendar, reporting accuracy, and data flow from POS systems.
Internal Controls & Documentation
Help design and document standardized financial procedures across stores and support functions.
Ensure compliance with local GAAP and internal audit recommendations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a link between finance, operations, supply chain, and IT teams to enhance end-to-end visibility and performance.
Participate in cross-departmental projects such as ERP upgrades or new store openings.
People Management
Manage and coach a junior financial analyst (or accountant).
Influence non-direct reports (e.g. store accountants, supply chain finance) and foster a strong financial culture across the business.
Position of Financial ControllerHave visible impact on the organization
Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. A professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, etc.) is an asset.
Experience: Minimum 5 years in finance, audit, or controlling, ideally within a retail or consumer goods company.
Languages: Fluent in English; good command of French and/or Dutch is preferred.
Tools: Solid knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups), experience with ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or other), and data tools like Power BI.
Soft Skills & Mindset
Analytical: Able to interpret data and communicate insights clearly.
Business-Oriented: Understands the commercial realities of retail and seeks to create value.
Hands-On & Autonomous: Not afraid to get involved in the day-to-day, while being able to step back and prioritize.
Collaborative & Influential: Can manage cross-functional relationships and work with non-finance stakeholders.
Flexible & Organized: Thrives in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
As a Financial Controller within a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment, you will be a key player in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across multiple stores and business units. You will support business performance, improve financial processes, and serve as a central point between accounting, controlling, and operational teams to ensure sound financial governance and informed decision-making.
A permanent contract with a competitive salary package
Extra-legal benefits and a flexible work environment (including partial home working)
A collaborative, people-first culture with a flat hierarchy
Real opportunities for growth and responsibility
A role at the heart of financial decision-making in a growing company
