Business Controller

About the job

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We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and flexible controller. You will act as a business controller for several countries and your focus will additionally be on the controlling of different expenses within the Unifiedpost Group. You will be part of a young and dynamic controlling team and will be in close contact with our budget owners.

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Responsibilities

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• You follow up on revenue, gross margin and general expenses on a monthly and quarterly basis, discuss variances with the budget owners and report your findings with senior and C-level management
• You will act as the financial business partner for budget owners of several countries
• You will prepare annual budgets in line with our strategic plan together with the business
• During the financial year, your detailed and accurate forecasting on short and mid-term will contribute to the company’s success
• You will check and analyse the financial results and present these to the business on a monthly basis
• You challenge the business on their financial performance
• You will prepare a clear reporting package for senior and C-level management
• You will assist the controlling team in other projects such as: set-up of new reporting (BI Tooling), project controlling, ad hoc reporting, integration of new entities, etc.

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About Unifiedpost

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At Unifiedpost Group, our mission is to help customers structure complex financial ecosystems by delivering convenient, smart, digital solutions.

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Throughout the world, businesses are digitalising their financial value chain: from contract to order, to invoice, payment and financing. For this evolution to succeed, there must be a trusted network connecting this diverse ecosystem.

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Our secure, cloud-based platform empowers businesses by creating a space where this network can exist and deliver streamlined, automated business functions, from e-invoicing and payments processing, to working capital financing, e-identity solutions and more.

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We have entities in many countries, and have set up, as many as possible, decentralised accounting teams in those countries in order to perform at our best and deliver high-quality figures, with a centralised group finance team on top.

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We would be happy to see

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• Master degree in Economics or Finance
• You have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in finance (audit, business or financial controlling)
• Excellent analytical and data handling skills, including the ability to present numbers in a concise and value adding manner
• Hands-on mentality and eager to work on continuous improvement
• You are a team player, have good communication skills and are positive-minded
• Ability to work independently
• You are a pro in Microsoft Excel
• Affinity with software industry, development, licenses and added-value financial solutions is an asset
• Experience with ERP and/or BI Tooling is a plus
• Native Dutch – English speaking & writing skills

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This is what you win

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We offer a competitive salary package and company car in line with your experience and qualifications. Extra benefits are flexible hours, extra contractual holidays, and home-based working possibilities.

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For our finance team, we offer a combination of on-site and home-based office. We travel between our offices in La Hulpe and Kontich. You will collaborate with colleagues all over the world, but travel is not required.

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Team: we are a very dynamic company with passionate co-workers in a stimulating work environment. You can count on a strong team of technical experts within the organization.

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Business challenges: we’re transforming the world of business communications and transactions. You will develop your skills but also your knowledge about business processes.

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Financial challenges: working in the finance team of a listed company, means delivering high- quality work within pre-discussed deadlines during the entire financial year.

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Responsibility: making a difference in decision-making means you take on responsibility, not just tasks.

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Common purpose: you grow by learning new skills and we benefit from your knowledge. We all work together towards one goal. We appreciate employees taking initiatives who are willing to learn fast.‍

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Unifiedpost Group is gradually transforming into a more regulated company. As a result, all roles within any of the companies of the Unifiedpost Group are subject to some form of a background check. For most roles, this will involve a simple identity and degree verification. For other roles, we might be required to also verify your criminal record and employment history.