Business Controller

About Vynova Group

Vynova is a leading European manufacturer of chlor-alkali products and PVC resins. With production sites in five countries and more than 1,275 committed employees, we generated annual sales of 1.8 billion euros in 2022. Although we are a young company, we can build upon decades of experience operating under the umbrella of major international chemical companies. At Vynova, we foster a respectful, rewarding work environment and promote a culture of continuous improvement and personal development.
For more information, visit www.vynova-group.com.


Position

Are you a financial storyteller translating finance to business and the other way around? Do you enjoy driving budgeting and forecasting processes? Do you get energy from automations to introduce a more efficient way of working?

Vynova Group is looking for a talented Business Controller to join our team and make a significant impact on our financial and operational functions. This position is based in our offices in Tessenderlo, with the possibility to work from home on a regular basis.

 

Key responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Financial Storytelling: You bridge the gap between business and finance, translating financial data into compelling stories for business stakeholders.
  • Sparring Partner: You collaborate with various operational functions across the group, offering strategic insights and support.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: You lead and support the budgeting and forecasting process across the Vynova Group in Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, coordinating with local management and functional leaders.
  • Scenario Planning: You develop alternative scenarios to base budgets/outlooks, challenging the business to explore innovative solutions.
  • Cost Control: You advise senior operational management on cost control and mitigation strategies.
  • Performance Analysis: You analyze monthly performance deviations in fixed and variable costs compared to the budget.
  • CAPEX & Continuous Improvement: Participate in CAPEX reviews and monitor continuous improvement projects.
  • Reporting Improvements: Drive improvements in reporting through digitalization, and own and drive modeling on various scenarios like budget and forecast.
  • Process Development: Advise and support the development of new processes to ensure optimal business controlling practices.

 


Profile

  • We value your master’s degree in business economics or similar combined with at least 5 years of business controlling experience, preferably within the chemical industry.
  • We need your excellent communication skills to translate numbers into a business story, to challenge your internal customers and to suggest relevant changes in a way they can’t ignore.
  • We require your strong analytical abilities and appreciate your financial knowledge.  
  • We value your natural tendency to automation.
  • We look for your willingness to travel monthly to our European sites.
  • We appreciate your knowledge of Dutch and English. Good knowledge of French will be considered as an important plus.
  • You will report directly to the Group Controller.

What we offer

  • You will work in a dynamic work environment with plenty of room to take initiative.
  • This role offers excellent long-term development opportunities.
  • You will receive an attractive salary and benefits package.

Contact us

Ready to be the financial and business sparring partner of some entities of our group and drive financial excellence? Apply now to join the Vynova Group as a Business Controller and make a difference! Apply through www.vynova-group.com and embark on an exciting journey with us!

In case you have additional questions, please contact Olivia Cardinaels at +32 (0)13 610 286.