Group FP&A Director - #52469

Mission

The Group FP&A Director has final responsibility for Financial Planning, Reporting, and Analysis at group level and acts as a strategic finance partner to the Group CFO and senior leadership. Beyond leading monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring, the role supports the development of Azelis’ medium- and long-term financial plans, translating strategic ambitions into robust financial scenarios, targets, and value-creation roadmaps. The Group FP&A Director also plays a key role in major strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, refinancing, capital allocation, investment cases, and other transformation projects, by providing rigorous analysis, challenge, and insight to support high-quality executive and Board decision-making.

Reporting & location

The Group FP&A Director reports to the Group CFO and the role is located in Antwerp.

Main accountabilities

• Has end responsibility for all Financial Planning and Analysis activities across the group, including forecasting, budgeting, long-term planning, variance analysis, and scenario modelling.

• Leads the yearly budgeting exercise for the group: prepares and communicates instructions, organises the full process across regions, analyses budget proposals, and finetunes them in collaboration with Regional CFOs and the Group CFO; presents the final proposal to the Board of Directors for approval.

• Oversees the group’s monthly management reporting and ensures consistency, timeliness, and quality of flash reports, cash flow, and other key financial outputs.

• Coordinates and reviews the consolidation and analysis of financial results, including the preparation of reports and presentations for the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.

• Leads and supervises the work of the Corporate Controllers, who support in preparing and performing financial planning, reporting, and analysis.

• Manages the financial operations of the holding entities, including budgeting, performance monitoring, and accounting.

• Responsible for Controlling activities of the Corporate Holding functions including managing reporting, budget setting, performance monitoring.

• Acts as the key liaison for the holding entities with central departments including Accounting, Tax, Treasury, IT, and HR.

• Supports strategic finance projects including mergers and acquisitions, refinancing, and capital expenditures.

• Assists Investor Relations with earnings preparation, ad hoc analysis, and investor communications.

• Works closely with the Group CFO and senior finance leadership to deliver financial insights that guide strategic decision-making.

Key role requirements

• University degree in Economics, Finance, or Accountancy (Master’s preferred).

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial controlling, FP&A, or audit, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.

• Strong understanding of financial reporting and planning processes in an international environment.

• Excellent communication skills in English; other languages are a plus.

• Strong IT proficiency, with experience in Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI considered an asset.

• Proven ability to lead processes, manage teams, and operate with a high degree of independence.

• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.

• High level of integrity, sound judgement, and ability to constructively challenge and influence.