Cost controller

Join our dynamic Finance department at the headquarters of ScioTeq in Kortrijk and play a crucial role in managing and optimizing costs to drive the company’s financial success. The objective is to have an accurate and compliant cost follow-up and you have the opportunity to contribute to the financial health of our organization by implementing cost-effective measures and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Main responsibilities:

You monitor and follow the site performance versus Plan or Target, i.e. costs, margins, inventory. You are responsible for valuation, reporting, excess and obsolete calculation, follow up and reconciliations:

• You follow, analyse and challenge the inventory including the E&O provision.

• You follow, analyse and challenge direct labor efficiency, purchase costs, consumables.

• You follow, analyse and challenge indirect costs not dedicated to business units.

• You review, reconcile and report physical inventory counts.

• You collaborate with the business to prepare and present financial reports.

• You will report to the FP&A Manager.

• A Master’s degree in Finance or Business.

• A first experience (1-3 years) in a similar position in a production or audit environment.

• Knowledge of accounting rules (BE GAAP) and of IFRS is a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Experience in database management systems (Baan-ERP, Reporting, etc.)

• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Dutch.

• You recognise yourself in our company values: Ownership, Teamwork, Trust and Respect.

Offer

You will join an international environment where innovation is key and colleagues who share determination & high standards of work that move the world forward. Our head office in Kortrijk is easily accessible due to the traffic-free routes: by car, bike or public transport.

We offer a competitive salary, complimented by extra-legal benefits:

• Meal vouchers of €8

• Internet allowance of €60 net

• Yearly bonus

• Group insurance

• Medical insurance

• Flexible salary plan with possibilities for an electric bicycle, tablet, etc.

In addition, we invest in personal growth by offering various training opportunities throughout the year ('Everyone Learns' program, Mtech+ training courses, IT Awareness training, LinkedIn Learning, on the job training & much more).

Furthermore, we value a healthy work-life balance and promote this by offering flexible working hours, possibility to work from home and 32 vacation days.

If you join the ScioTeq family, you can also attend various events and activities (like for example a Company Celebration, Out of office party, Quizzes, buddy walks,…) that enhance the team spirit.