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Controlling Director - Business Unit Frozen

Haaltert (Belgique)

Finance, Legal & Procurement

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At La Lorraine Bakery Group, we are passionate about building a better world together. As a 100% Belgian, family-owned company with 85 years of experience, we combine an entrepreneurial spirit with a long-term vision. Every day more than 5,700 passionate colleagues create and sell high-quality bakery products worldwide to consumers, retailers and foodservice professionals in more than 40 countries.

To support the continued growth of our Business Unit Frozen, we are looking for a Controlling Director who will play a key role in shaping financial performance across our international operations. As a trusted finance partner for the BU leadership, you will drive strategic decision-making and contribute to the further professionalisation of our finance organisation.

As Controlling Director, you are responsible for the financial planning, reporting and performance management of our international Business Unit Frozen. You report to the VP Finance & Strategy and work closely with both BU Management and Group Finance.

You will lead a team of 3 finance professionals: 2 Commercial Controllers and 1 FP&A Controller. You will be coaching and developing them while building a strong controlling organisation that supports the business's growth ambitions.

Your responsibilities

  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes across the business unit Frozen.
  • Analyse financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and translate insights into actionable recommendations for management.
  • Facilitate monthly business reviews and monitor financial performance across different regions.
  • Act as a strategic sparring partner to the business and support key investment and growth decisions.
  • Transform financial data into meaningful business insights and management information.
  • Drive the continuous enhancement of forecasting methodologies, scenario analysis and performance management practices.
  • Optimise finance processes, systems and reporting tools within an SAP environment.
  • Promote digitalisation, automation and data-driven decision-making across the finance function.
  • Build strong connections between regional finance teams, the Business Unit and Group Finance.
  • Develop, coach and inspire your team to maximise their impact on business performance and growth.
  • You hold a master’s degree in finance, economics, business engineering or a related field.
  • You bring extensive experience in controlling, FP&A or financial management within an international matrix organisation.
  • You combine strong financial expertise with a genuine business mindset.
  • You have solid experience in performance management, budgeting and forecasting within complex business environments.
  • You are familiar with SAP and comfortable working with reporting and analytics tools.
  • You have a proven track record in leading, coaching and developing teams.
  • You are highly analytical and able to convert complex data into clear recommendations and business actions.
  • You communicate effectively and confidently with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
  • You demonstrate ownership, challenge constructively and build alignment around change initiatives.
  • You thrive in a pragmatic, no-nonsense and results-oriented environment.
  • You are willing to travel occasionally (10%) within Europe.
  • You will join an international family-owned company with a strong long-term vision, where more than 5,700 passionate colleagues work together and are driven by five strong core values.
  • We invest in a positive and engaging work environment through various sports and team-building events.
  • Every day, you can literally taste our passion through our fresh and innovative high-quality products.
  • You will help build a better world, as sustainability is a key priority within our company.
  • You will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a highly dynamic environment. Our LLBG Academy supports you in becoming the best version of yourself.
  • We offer an attractive compensation package, complemented by 1 day of remote work per week, meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, group insurance, and 10 additional vacation days on top of the statutory leave entitlement.
  • You will be given the freedom to roll up your sleeves, take initiative, and make a real impact.

La Lorraine Bakery Group (LLBG) est une entreprise familiale internationale dont le siège est situé en Belgique, active depuis plus de 85 ans dans le secteur de la meunerie et de la boulangerie. Plus de 5 700 collaborateurs passionnés produisent et vendent chaque jour des produits de boulangerie de haute qualité aux consommateurs, aux détaillants et aux professionnels de la restauration dans plus de 40 pays. Ils le font dans le respect des personnes, des produits et de la planète, car chez LLBG, nous voulons que notre entreprise et nos collaborateurs se développent de manière durable.

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