About this role
Our client is a leading international FMCG organisation with a strong presence across Belgium and the Netherlands. The company operates in a dynamic, commercially driven environment and is part of a larger international group, offering exposure to both local and global finance processes. Jobomschrijving As a Freelance Commercial Business Controller, your responsibilities are: Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycle for assigned functions ; Monitor actuals versus budget and forecast, identifying risks, deviations and opportunities ; Prepare and explain management reporting and financial performance insights ; Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing , including invoices and accruals ; Act as a proactive finance business partner to senior non-finance stakeholders ; Challenge and advise management on cost efficiency, investments and profitability ; Support strategic planning and translate business priorities into financial plans ; Contribute to finance transformation, process improvement and automation projects ; A successful Freelance Commercial Business Controller should have: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics or a related field ; Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in controlling, business finance or a similar role ; Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail ; Solid understanding of business processes, controlling, reporting and accounting ; Strong ability to translate financial analysis into concrete business recommendations ; Comfortable presenting and challenging financial performance with senior stakeholders ; Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus ; Willing to travel occasionally between Belgium and the Netherlands