Cluster Finance SPOC - Benelux Cluster (France, Netherlands and Belgium)

Job Title :

Country / Cluster Finance Controller – Benelux Cluster (France, Netherlands and Belgium)

Job Location :

Corporate Office, Ahmedabad

Department :

International Finance- Europe

Reporting to : AGM- EMENA Finance

Specific Job Responsibilities :

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and planning activities, including gathering data, maintaining financial models, and supporting the consolidation of inputs across the P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, CapEx, and headcount.

Support the quarterly rolling forecast process by coordinating data collection, updating financial templates, and validating information provided by business units.

Contribute to weekly and monthly reporting cycles by preparing supporting schedules, checking data accuracy, and helping compile internal reports for local and regional stakeholders.

Assist with financial month-end closing activities, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with closing deadlines.

Help reconcile differences between statutory and management accounts

Ensure financial data and reporting align with Group accounting policies and procedures, flagging any inconsistencies or issues for resolution.

Support treasury-related activities, including monitoring cash positions, assisting with internal banking processes, and tracking working capital metrics.

Coordinate with local market finance teams to ensure smooth communication and alignment between backward-looking financial reporting and forward-looking planning.

Provide administrative and analytical support for interactions with the EMENA regional finance team and the global finance function.

Relevant Professional / Educational Background, Skills & Experience :

CA / ICWA with 5-7 year of work experience in Pharma or FMCG Industries.

Experience working with cross-functional and cross-regional teams.

Strong proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and dashboard creation tools such as Power BI.

Working knowledge of SAP ERP systems.

Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Detail-oriented with strong administrative capabilities, and a structured approach to data and financial management.

Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working under pressure in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

Understanding of broader business priorities and an ability to support finance initiatives that drive operational and commercial success.

Fluency in English language is mandatory.