Finance Manager - Food Services Division

ISS Facility Services Belgium, a leading global provider of facility services, is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of our Food Services Division. As part of our dynamic team, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and ensuring the overall financial health of the division. You will collaborate closely with senior management and operational teams to ensure strategic alignment, cost control, and continuous improvement of financial processes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Strategic Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the budget process by setting ambitious financial targets and measuring performance through rolling forecasts.
• Provide monthly and yearly forecasts, ensuring the division remains on track to meet financial goals.

Insightful Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and present real-time financial reports for internal management, including monthly business reviews and portfolio analyses.
• Oversee external financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Cost Management and Continuous Improvement:

• Develop strategies for cost allocation and reduction, ensuring resource efficiency across departments.
• Support finance and administration during the startup of new customer contracts or projects.

Strategic Performance Management:

• Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to align all business functions with strategic goals.

Cash Flow Management:

• Manage and improve cash flow through optimizing processes like order-to-cash (OTC) and procure-to-pay (PTP).
• Balance accounts receivable and payable for enhanced cash conversion.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work cross-functionally with HR, procurement, and operations to align financial strategies with business needs.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial teams.

We are looking for a motivated, strategic thinker with a solid financial background and a passion for the food services industry. Key qualifications include:

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in a finance or business analysis role, preferably within the food or services sector.
• Proven experience managing P&L, forecasting, and budgeting.

Skills:

• Strong analytical abilities, with experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proven leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to coach and mentor non-financial managers.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in financial systems and tools, with a solid understanding of ERP software.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and best practices in finance.

Soft Skills:

• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• High emotional intelligence, particularly in conflict resolution and managing financial-operations trade-offs.
• Adaptable, with the flexibility to respond to changing priorities and industry challenges.

We offer a challenging position with a fixed contract, a suitable and attractive salary, a laptop and smartphone, a bonus, and a good pension fund. We also value providing you with challenging work that allows for personal development. Pursuing a specialized training is among the possibilities.

At ISS, we strive to be a global, diverse, and inclusive "company of belonging" where everyone feels at home. We passionately care for our people, the places where our people work, and the planet. ISS is a "place to be you" where you can be who you are, become what you want, and be part of something bigger, all in an international environment. For us, this means providing an environment where you can develop, flourish, and truly make a difference, with attention to our values of honesty, responsibility, quality, entrepreneurship, and unity. A work environment where enthusiasm is rewarded, and innovative ideas are appreciated.

Sounds good? Apply now for the Facility Coordinator position and join ISS!