Senior Operations Controller

The Challenge

Are you ready to put your finance and control expertise to work for a world leader in high-performance and increasingly sustainable thermoplastic manufacturing? Envalior enables lighter, stronger and more durable products - which in turn makes people’s lives safer, more convenient and healthier – and all while helping to tackle carbon emissions.

As a Senior Operations Controller you have a business-critical role. Your passion for being an interactive business partner combined with your strong data analysis skills and optimization of efficiencies will serve you well in this key finance position.

You will be part of site management teams, as well as a global team of Finance-professionals, in a dynamic and rapidly changing global business environment. You are not afraid of change and are able to balance a large network of site- and corperate stakeholders while successfully leading change on the a major production site, in Belgium (Genk) and in the Netherlands (beekerveld). Not one day will be the same in this role!

Requirements

Our ideal candidate:

• is confident in making their presence known and engaging in senior stakeholder meetings.
• has a genuine curiosity and passion for deciphering the business narrative behind financial data.
• possesses strong analytical skills and can transform financial information into actionable insights for management.

The Position

In this role, you will hold key responsibilities, including:

• Integrating seamlessly with global and local teams at Envalior.
• Enhancing and standardizing financial processes and reporting, while implementing best practices – this includes strategic restructuring initiatives impacting ICT Finance systems.
• Having a dotted-line responsibility for two financial controllers who will assist in managing financial controls for various sites.
• Effectively collaborating in virtual teams across regions and globally, engaging multiple stakeholders both within and outside Envalior.
• Overseeing the budgeting and forecasting process for site CAPEX and FOOP, providing detailed explanations, analyses, and recommendations to Corporate and Operations Management.
• Leading strategic decisions, approving, and safeguarding product costing, raw material, cycle design, and output consumption analysis, as well as supporting category management and site-related business decisions.
• Evaluating significant business cases, contributing to Continuous Improvement and Business Operations Strategy analyses.
• Reviewing capital expenditure proposals and completing IRR assessments.
• Carrying out responsibilities within the applicable QESH framework, while proposing enhancements to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

In this role, you will report directly to the Global Manufacturing Controller for Performance Materials/Specialty Materials.

You should have:

• A Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance, and/or professional certifications like CMA, CPA, or an MBA.
• A wealth of experience as a finance professional (10+ years), with comprehensive knowledge of Finance and Control processes across varied business operations, SCM, and manufacturing sectors.
• The ability to navigate a complex network of stakeholders.
• Experience in project management, particularly in the digitalization of financial processes.
• A familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• A solid understanding of IFRS.
• Experience using SAP, particularly in product costing, project management, and FICO. Knowledge of SAP BW and PowerBI is a bonus.
• Exceptional communication, planning, and organizational abilities.
• A preference for experience in the Dutch and Belgian business environments (including a strong desire to learn and collaborate closely with specialists to ensure compliance with local tax and financial reporting requirements, particularly in Belgium).
• A pragmatic entrepreneurial spirit, eager to forge and nurture relationships at various internal and external levels.
• Fluency in English and Dutch.

Benefits

WHY ENVALIOR? 

Competitive Compensation: 

Join us at Envalior and enjoy competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and individual performance bonuses, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded. 

 Comprehensive Benefits: 

Your well-being matters to us. At Envalior, we provide an array of benefits supporting your financial security, health, and overall well-being. This includes retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and comprehensive medical care. 

 Work-Life Balance & Flex