The posting
Who we are ?
We are Pierre Fabre Laboratories, a global leader combining pharmaceutical expertise with dermo-cosmetics to support consumers and patients at every stage of their care journey. Our portfolio includes several medical franchises and international brands such as Eau Thermale Avène, Ducray, A-Derma, Klorane, René Furterer, and Pierre Fabre Oral Care. By joining us, you become part of a meaningful company where the human dimension is essential. You become a participant in the "We Care Movement," a movement that values excellence and innovation within passionate teams. Together, we push the boundaries of science to unite health and beauty for the benefit of all, because Every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better.
Present in 120 countries with a team of over 10,000 employees, we are proud to create a scientific and human impact, today and tomorrow! If caring is at the heart of your values, join Pierre Fabre Laboratories and become a key player in the “We Care Movement".
Your mission
Pierre Fabre is a leading international pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetics group, committed to improving health and well-being through innovative, science-based solutions. The Benelux entity oversees commercial and operational activities across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, representing key brands in pharmaceutical, dermo-cosmetic, and consumer healthcare segments.
The Financial Controlling Manager will play a key role in supporting the Benelux management team by ensuring robust financial planning, reporting, and control processes, while leading and coaching a team of two Financial Controllers. This position acts as a business partner to operational departments while safeguarding financial integrity and compliance with Group standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Management
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of two Financial Controllers, fostering growth and performance.
- Organize team workload, set priorities, and ensure deadlines across reporting, budgeting, and forecasting cycles are met.
- Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and support the professional development of team members.
- Act as an escalation point for complex technical or operational financial issues raised by the team.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Oversee and contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with Group (French HQ) reporting requirements.
- Analyze P&L performance, variances, and KPIs versus budget/forecast.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Coordinate the annual budget process and periodic forecast updates (rolling forecasts), delegating and reviewing work across the team.
- Partner with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to build realistic financial projections.
Business Partnering
- Provide financial insights to support commercial decision-making (pricing, promotional investments, launch plans).
- Act as a trusted advisor to department heads.
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with internal control procedures, IFRS, and local GAAP (Belgian/Dutch accounting standards).
- Liaise with external auditors.
Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- Monitor cash flow, DSO/DPO, and inventory levels to optimize working capital.
Cost Control
- Oversee cost center management and ensure efficient allocation of resources (A&P spend, OPEX).
Systems & Process Improvement
- upport financial processes and drive continuous improvement of reporting tools and controls (SAP HANA / Oracle EPM / Power BI / AI), including standardizing processes across the team.
Team Leadership
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of two finance professionals, setting objectives, allocating tasks, and conducting performance reviews.
- Ensure the team delivers accurate and timely reporting, budgeting, and controlling activities, and foster a culture of rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Who you are ?
Profile Requirements:
Education: Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience: 7–10+ years in financial controlling, ideally within the pharmaceutical, FMCG, or healthcare sector. Prior experience managing or mentoring a team is a plus.
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and local (Belgian) accounting principles.
- Proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP) and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Oracle EPM) is a plus.
Languages: Fluent in French, Dutch, and English (Benelux market requirement).
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously in a matrixed, international organization.
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Rigorous, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
At Pierre Fabre Laboratories, we believe that our greatest asset is our people.
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identify, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. Thus, we commit to considering all applications equally, without fail.
