Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group, a global manufacturer of construction materials. Our division is approaching 50 years of heritage in manufacturing insulation, with a growing global reach in 40 countries and ambitious goals for the future. We are looking for passionate, ambitious people to join our 6,000-strong team and help us achieve these goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.

The expansion of the Controlling Department means we are now looking to recruit a new Finance Analyst in Visé (BE), reporting to our Finance Controller. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential for long-term extension.

Can you say ‘yes’?...

• Are you skilled in analyzing financial data ?
• Can you effectively manage budgeting, forecasting and analysis processes, ensuring data accuracy and meeting deadlines ?
• Do you have effective communication skills allowing you to manage various stakeholders?
• Are you organized, proactive and able to work autonomously?

As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for managing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate and timely data from plant teams. You will lead key projects, support financial closings, and serve as a back-up for controllers, contributing to efficient operations and strategic decisions.
Your focus will be approximately 75% of your time on the Western Europe Region and 25% on the different Plants, with occasional travel required.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with plants to ensure timely delivery of all monthly reporting requirements, including KPIs and comments.
• Under the guidance of the KIWE FP&A Manager, coordinate regional plant inputs for budget and forecast, including Atlas.
• Prepare monthly regional reports for plants (MPR).
• Handle the preparation of monthly reinvoicing between local entities.
• Lead the Working Capital Plant Follow-up project (Tableau), including interrogation of variances with plant controllers.
• Implement plant reporting in Atlas in alignment with central guidelines.
• Manage financial closings and budget preparation for Resulation plant using tools such as Excel, SAP, TM1, and Atlas.
• Act as a back-up for plant and regional controllers when required.

We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviours and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. 

What we’d love for you to have:

• A master degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A first experience in a financial role.
• Hands-on experience with SAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis, modeling, and reporting.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken, with good communication skills to effectively convey financial information to diverse stakeholders.

If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Expertise in Accounting principles and practices.

• Proven controlling expertise, including cost control, financial planning, and performance management.

We will provide:

We offer a one-year fixed-term contract with the potential for long-term extension.

You’ll be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, driving impactful projects across the Western Europe Region.
This role offers opportunities to develop your skills, take on new challenges, and make a real difference, with occasional travel adding variety to your experience.

We provide a competitive salary based on your experience, along with a full benefits package.

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within five working days.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) reinforces our Knauf Insulation values of Making Tomorrow a Home for all of us. We are committed to creating a workplace where we all can thrive, whoever we are, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and innovation that will drive future business success. We do our best to make sure being at work feels like home. To learn more about our business and culture go here (People & Culture - Knauf Insulation Western Europe)

If there are any other ways that you need to receive this job information, please contact us on alice.haas@knaufinsulation.com.