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Freelance Commercial Business Controller

Mechelen Temporary 650€ - 680€ per day Work from home View Job Description
As Freelance Commercial Business Controller, you will act as a finance business partner for several key support functions, supporting management with financial insights, planning and performance steering. You will own the planning and control cycle for your scope while challenging stakeholders and translating financial data into clear recommendations and business decisions.

Added 24/09/2026

  • Strategic finance role with direct exposure to senior business stakeholders
  • Drive cost efficiency and business performance in an international FMCG group

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international FMCG organisation with a strong presence across Belgium and the Netherlands. The company operates in a dynamic, commercially driven environment and is part of a larger international group, offering exposure to both local and global finance processes.

Job Description

As a Freelance Commercial Business Controller, your responsibilities are:

  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycle for assigned functions ;
  • Monitor actuals versus budget and forecast, identifying risks, deviations and opportunities ;
  • Prepare and explain management reporting and financial performance insights ;
  • Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing, including invoices and accruals ;
  • Act as a proactive finance business partner to senior non-finance stakeholders ;
  • Challenge and advise management on cost efficiency, investments and profitability ;
  • Support strategic planning and translate business priorities into financial plans ;
  • Contribute to finance transformation, process improvement and automation projects ;

The Successful Applicant

A successful Freelance Commercial Business Controller should have:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics or a related field ;
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in controlling, business finance or a similar role ;
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail ;
  • Solid understanding of business processes, controlling, reporting and accounting ;
  • Strong ability to translate financial analysis into concrete business recommendations ;
  • Comfortable presenting and challenging financial performance with senior stakeholders ;
  • Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus ;
  • Willing to travel occasionally between Belgium and the Netherlands

What's on Offer

Our customer offers you:

  • Strategic freelance assignment within an international FMCG environment ;
  • High level of exposure to senior management and multiple business functions ;
  • Opportunity to contribute to cost optimisation, planning and finance transformation ;
Contact
Kristof Abikhalil
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7107857

Job summary

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Commercial & Analysis
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Mechelen
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Kristof Abikhalil
Job Reference
JN-092026-7107857
Remote or office
Work from home

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