Group Controller
The Group Controller is a key leadership role responsible for driving financial excellence across EMPWR's international operations. Reporting to the CFO, the Group Controller will oversee management reporting and strategic financial planning. This role ensures alignment with the company’s global financial strategy and provides insights to support decision-making at both operational, commercial and executive levels.
Management Reporting & Analysis
Lead the preparation of accurate, timely, and comprehensive management reports for operations in Europe, US and Canada.
Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to management.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Oversee the annual budgeting process for operations in Europe, US and Canada, in close collaboration with local finance teams.
Develop rolling forecasts to reflect evolving business conditions and market trends.
Internal Controls & Compliance
Establish, monitor, and enforce robust internal controls and financial policies in specific areas such as Pricing, CAPEX, WC, ...
Margin enhancement
Monitor with Sales and improve margin performance across product lines and sites.
Collaborate with Operations and Procurement teams to identify margin enhancement opportunities.
Cash-flow management
Monitor with Sales & Operations and reduce working capital.
Validate Capex proposals and monitor execution across sites.
Business Partnering
Partner with operational leaders in Sales, R&D, Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain, to support strategic initiatives, such as pricing frameworks, new production lines and process optimization.
Develop relevant (forward looking) insights and provide financial guidance to business units, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
ERP & Systems Oversight
Ensure data accuracy and streamline reporting processes.
Collaborate on optimization of financial modules within the company’s ERP system. (SAP)
Key Requirements
Education:
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
Experience:
Minimum 6-8 years of progressive experience in financial management roles, with at least 3 years in a Group Controller or similar position.
Experience in the food industry or manufacturing environment is a plus.
Proven track record of working in multinational organizations with complex and fast moving operational structures.
Skills:
Strong understanding of IFRS
Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and financial reporting tools (eg., PBI).
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Languages:
Proficiency in Dutch & English is required; additional European languages are a plus.
Belgija: zašto vrijedi raditi s nama
Svaki dan zajedno podižemo ljestvicu
Kod nas nije riječ o unaprijed definiranim putovima karijere, hijerarhijskim ljestvicama i birokratskim konvencijama. Mi smo tvrtka za ljude koji ostvaruju svoje ideje, od sobe za sastanke do tržišta. Zajednički. To je EMPWR.
Inovacija je uzbudljiva i u središtu je svega što radimo
Pomičući granice znanosti i tehnologije preoblikujemo budućnost zdravih snackova. I vi možete biti dio toga, u našem sjedištu u Ghentu gdje pretvaramo ideje u prototipove i vodimo kupce do njihovog savršenog proizvoda.
EMPWR je dinamičan i brz – jeste li i vi?
Danas rastemo brzo, a još ćemo brže rasti u budućnosti. Zato tražimo ljude koji zajedno s nama žele ubrzati tempo tržišta. Dakle, ako ste spremni izrasti u najbolju verziju samih sebe... idemo i stisnimo gas.
Ono što mi se najviše sviđa u EMPWR-u je što se uvijek suprotstavljamo statusu quo. Nekad su se proteinske pločice smatrale gumastima, tvrdima, zrnatima i općenito neprivlačnima za jelo. U EMPWR-u smo dokazali da proteinska pločica može biti nešto ukusno. Ne sjedimo samo skrštenih ruku misleći da smo razbili šifru. Svaki dan tražimo načine za inovacije i uvođenje novih koncepata na tržište nutritivnih pločica.
Louise Delhaye - IR, Ghent, Belgija
EMPWR je tvrtka u kojoj sam izazvana pokušavati nove stvari svaki dan. Dobiti priliku naučiti toliko puno tako brzo – to je jedinstveno. Potiče me se na preuzimanje inicijative i proaktivno postupanje, ali osjećam se sigurno jer znam da mi EMPWR čuva leđa kada je to potrebno.
Emmelie Vercaemst - ljudski resursi – Ghent, Belgija
Gdje radimo
Nalazimo se na 8. katu s prekrasnim panoramskim pogledom. Kompleks Blue Towers smješten je u blizini Ghenta i lako je dostupan automobilom i biciklom. U ovom živopisnom kraju nećete ostati ni gladni. Uz našu smočnicu s visokoproteinskim pločicama, u blizini ima i mnogo prodavaonica hrane i restorana.
Naše sjedište ima dobro opremljen laboratorij u kojem naš tim izrađuje prototipove koji nam omogućuju procjenu na licu mjesta i pomicanje naših inovacija korak dalje. Biti uvijek ovako blizu proizvoda ogromna je prednost za timove i još više potiče našu strast za našim proizvodom.
U EMPWR-u u Ghentu radi mladi tim u vibrantnoj atmosferi. Nikada ne propuštamo priliku za zabavu, bilo da se radi o roštilju, kvizu, piću ili svemu tome istodobno. Ako vam to zvuči kao mjesto u koje biste se uklopili, znate gdje nas možete pronaći.