Finance Manager

Responsibilities

• Financial Closing and Reporting Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Guarantee the complete, accurate, and timely processing of financial data.
• Prepare and consolidate financial reports for management and shareholders.
• Analyze results against budget, forecasts, and previous periods.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal procedures, and legal obligations.
• Coordinate audits and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Financial Controlling Establish and maintain a solid financial control framework.
• Identify financial risks and propose corrective actions.
• Perform in-depth analyses of revenue, margins, cost structures, cash flows, and working capital.
• Monitor the financial performance of projects, departments, and business units.
• Support budgeting and financial forecasting processes.
• Identify variances and proactively formulate recommendations to improve results.
• Financial Analysis and Business Partnering Translate financial data into relevant information for decision-making.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses, business cases, and investment analyses.
• Support strategic decisions through in-depth financial analyses.
• Advise management and operational managers on profitability, efficiency, and risk management.
• Analyze trends and key performance indicators (KPIs) and formulate recommendations for improvement.
• Management Lead and supervise the accounting team.
• Support, coach, and develop team members.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen the efficiency and quality of financial information made available to management.

Preferred

• Previous management experience is considered a significant asset.

Team

Ensure efficient work allocation, quality deliverables, and respect of deadlines.

Develop a high-performing and customer-oriented finance organization. Processes and Optimization Continuously improve financial processes and reporting tools. Digitalize and automate financial processes where relevant. Optimize internal controls and financial procedures.

Cash & Treasury Management Monitor cash flows and liquidity forecasts. Control working capital, receivables, and payment flows. Support financing and treasury-related matters. Ensure the maintenance of a healthy financial position for the company.

Your profile

Education and Experience Master’s degree in Commercial Sciences, Applied Economic Sciences, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in finance, financial controlling, or audit.

Experience in a project-oriented, industrial, or construction environment is an advantage. Skills and Expectations Excellent command of Dutch, both spoken and written, and good ability to communicate in French, or vice versa. Strong knowledge of finance and accounting. Excellent analytical skills and great attention to detail. Pragmatic and operational mindset with the willingness to be directly involved in day-to-day activities when necessary. Strong business acumen and the ability to turn figures into concrete actions. Results-oriented with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment. Critical thinking, proactivity, and solution-oriented mindset. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Natural leadership and the ability to motivate, support, and develop team members. Willingness to work four days per week from the Geraardsbergen site.

Flamant is a leading Belgian brand in the world of high-end furniture and lifestyle. Specializing in quality furniture, decoration, and comprehensive interior design concepts for residential and professional projects, Flamant has established itself as an internationally recognized brand. By combining design, craftsmanship, and quality, it creates elegant, timeless, and warm interiors, offering an authentic living experience.