Senior Operations Controller

<p><strong>The Challenge</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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 (Geleen). Not one day will be the same in this role!</p><p></p><p><strong>The Position</strong></p><p>In this role, you will hold key responsibilities, including:</p><ul> <li>Integrating seamlessly with global and local teams at Envalior.</li> <li>Enhancing and standardizing financial processes and reporting, while implementing best practices – this includes strategic restructuring initiatives impacting ICT Finance systems.</li> <li>Having a dotted-line responsibility for two financial controllers who will assist in managing financial controls for various sites.</li> <li>Effectively collaborating in virtual teams across regions and globally, engaging multiple stakeholders both within and outside Envalior.</li> <li>Overseeing the budgeting and forecasting process for site CAPEX and FOOP, providing detailed explanations, analyses, and recommendations to Corporate and Operations Management.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Evaluating significant business cases, contributing to Continuous Improvement and Business Operations Strategy analyses.</li> <li>Reviewing capital expenditure proposals and completing IRR assessments.</li> <li>Carrying out responsibilities within the applicable QESH framework, while proposing enhancements to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.</li> </ul><p>In this role, you will report directly to the Global Manufacturing Controller for Performance Materials/Specialty Materials.</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>THE IDEAL CANDIDATE</strong></p><p>You should have:</p><ul> <li>A Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance, and/or professional certifications like CMA, CPA, or an MBA.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>The ability to navigate a complex network of stakeholders.</li> <li>Experience in project management, particularly in the digitalization of financial processes.</li> <li>A familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.</li> <li>A solid understanding of IFRS.</li> <li>Experience using SAP, particularly in product costing, project management, and FICO. Knowledge of SAP BW and PowerBI is a bonus.</li> <li>Exceptional communication, planning, and organizational abilities.</li> <li>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).</li> <li>A pragmatic entrepreneurial spirit, eager to forge and nurture relationships at various internal and external levels.</li> <li>Fluency in English and Dutch.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Our ideal candidate:</strong></p><ul> <li>is confident in making their presence known and engaging in senior stakeholder meetings.</li> <li>has a genuine curiosity and passion for deciphering the business narrative behind financial data.</li> <li>possesses strong analytical skills and can transform financial information into actionable insights for management.</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>WHY ENVALIOR? </strong></p><p><strong>Competitive Compensation: </strong></p><p>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. </p><p> <strong>Comprehensive Benefits:</strong> </p><p>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 medic