Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Catalent

Gosselies, Belgium

The Role

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including balance sheet reconciliation, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), capital expenditure (capex) calculations, and lease accounting.
• Spearhead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) efforts, ensuring a rigorous monthly analysis process with the goal of achieving high accuracy in forecasting.
• Actively participate in the annual strategic plan, budgeting and rolling forecast processes, including CAPEX planning; providing insights and recommendations to drive business growth and efficiency.
• Prepare periodic financial statements, providing commentary on the variances between the forecast and actuals for the period.
• Coordinate the periodic project revenue forecasts based on contractual agreements in collaboration with PM function and Commercial Operations.
• Lead the closing process, following a rigorous calendar and tracking specific actions month-to-month, as well as managing numerous entries.
• Support the coordination & implementation of Group’s Finance policies & procedures.
• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

​The Candidate requirements

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 10 years total experience within large financial structures.
• An audit/advisory experience is an asset (Big four preferred).
• Working knowledge of local GAAP, US GAAP (or IFRS) including experience with IFRS15 and ASC606.
• Strong tax skills.
• Speak fluently English and French.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills and be able to communicate with leadership in effective manner.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with firm deadlines.
• Strong data research, analytical and Excel skills, experience with Power BI is a plus.

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