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Group Finance Controller
Job Description
Functional Area:  Finance
Job Location:  BEL - Groot-Bijgaarden
Country/Region:  Belgium
Who are you?:  Professionals
Permanent/Temporary:  Permanent
Working time:  Full Time
Req ID:  35285
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Join the Magic 

 

 

 

Group Finance Controller

 

 

Your Mission 

 

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions that improve the health and well‑being of people everywhere. As Group Finance Controller, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the financial performance of our organisation by providing insights, driving planning cycles, and supporting business decisions at HQ and across markets. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring reliable data, harmonized processes, and forward‑looking financial guidance. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing, international environment. 

 

Key Accountabilities 

 

  • Deliver monthly reporting, variance analysis and financial insights to senior management to support effective decisionmaking.
  • Coordinate and manage key planning cycles such as Rolling Forecasts, Budget and LongRange Plan, with a specific focus on HQ.
  • Partner with HQ and local stakeholders to challenge assumptions, improve performance, and strengthen financial ownership.
  • Lead tailormade financial and nonfinancial analyses to guide investment decisions and strategic discussions.
  • Contribute to process optimisation and digitalisation initiatives, aligning data flows and improving reporting frameworks.
  • Strengthen data quality and internal control environments in collaboration with finance, consolidation, and BI teams.
  • Support ongoing improvements in planning tools, automation, and emerging technologies such as AI.

 

Who are we looking for? 

 

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or equivalent, with minimum 5 years of experience in controlling or a finance role with demonstrated growth.
  • Strong analytical mindset, able to interpret complexity and simplify insights for diverse audiences.
  • Experience in process optimisation, digitalisation and strong affinity with tools such as Power BI, QlikView, Excel; SAP knowledge is a plus.
  • Confident communicator able to challenge stakeholders assertively while maintaining constructive relationships.
  • Ability to balance detail oriented work with big picture thinking, operating effectively in a dynamic and international environment.
  • Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is an asset.
  • Hands on, proactive and team oriented personality who enjoys problem solving and continuous improvement.

 

What you can expect from Puratos? 

 

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments. 

 

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as: 

 

  • Meal vouchers (9€/day) 
  • Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
  • Company Car
  • Bonus
  • Minimum 5 training days per year 
  • A wide variety of Health&Wellbeing benefits
  • Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work 

 

Watch our corporate movie and feel the Puratos Magic: 

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Working at Puratos is choosing a Top Employer in Belgium! 

 

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Working at Puratos Belgium

At Puratos Belgium, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, and 5 production sites. Our dedication to safety, health and wellbeing, along with respectful collaboration, empowers our employees to innovate and grow together. Our headquarters is in Groot-Bijgaarden, and we have five production sites located in Groot-Bijgaarden, Erembodegem, Lummen, Andenne, and St-Vith. Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, we pave the way for career growth and meaningful contributions within our company, the industry, and the communities we serve.
We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

→ Learn more about Puratos Belgium

Working at Puratos Belgium

At Puratos Belgium, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, and 5 production sites. Our dedication to safety, health and wellbeing, along with respectful collaboration, empowers our employees to innovate and grow together. Our headquarters is in Groot-Bijgaarden, and we have five production sites located in Groot-Bijgaarden, Erembodegem, Lummen, Andenne, and St-Vith. Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, we pave the way for career growth and meaningful contributions within our company, the industry, and the communities we serve.
We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

→ Learn more about Puratos Belgium

This is Puratos

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.
We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

→ Learn more about Puratos

 

This is Puratos

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.
We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

→ Learn more about Puratos