Site Controller

Site Controller

Bornem, Belgium – Full-time

Company Description

This global life sciences organization operates across five continents, driving innovation and excellence in biomanufacturing and health solutions. The Bornem site plays a key role in supporting European operations, combining scientific innovation with strong financial and operational performance. The company empowers its people to take ownership of their careers and ideas — big and small — that drive progress and meaningful change worldwide.

Job Description

As a Site Controller, you will act as a strategic business partner to senior site leadership, driving financial performance and ensuring transparency across operations. You will play a pivotal role in financial planning, month-end reporting, and performance analysis, while supporting key projects and ensuring robust financial governance. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and directly influence decision-making at both the site and regional level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key strategic business partner to Department Heads and the Site Head, providing insight and financial transparency for effective decision-making.
• Support the EMEA Operations Head of Finance in month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial initiatives.
• Serve as the main interface to the Shared Service Center, ensuring compliance with internal controls and managing audit-related matters.
• Lead and deliver cross-functional improvement projects with measurable financial impact.
• Conduct detailed monthly operational variance analyses and proactively communicate findings and recommendations.
• Prepare and present the Monthly Reporting Pack with clear narratives and actionable insights.
• Take ownership of understanding and resolving process order, WBS Element, and Material settlement issues in SAP, ensuring follow-up on corrections.
• Provide financial mentorship and analytical support for operational and strategic projects.
• Deliver ad-hoc support to the EMEA Region and Global Operations Finance as needed.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in finance and controlling within a corporate environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP CO/FI, SAP Business Warehouse, SAC, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Proven expertise in resolving process order, WBS Element, and Material settlement issues in SAP.
• Native Dutch speaker or equivalent proficiency.
• Strong business partnering skills and proven ability to build relationships across functions.
• Excellent reporting accuracy, analytical skills, and professional integrity.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities with confidence in delivering group presentations.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex financial data and projections clearly and effectively.

Additional Insights:

• Location: Bornem, Belgium (on-site role)
• Contract Type: Permanent, full-tim3
• Start Date: ASAP

Interested?

Send your CV to Khanyi Mabena at k.mabena@panda-int.com or reach out directly at +31 20 20 44 502 to learn more.