Company Description
Schréder is the leading independent smart outdoor lighting solution provider worldwide. The company, founded in 1907, is present in over 35 countries spanning 5 continents.
We believe that lighting can empower people, impact lives, support communities, and transform spaces, cities and the planet. We are experts at using light to its fullest potential, to bring meaningful moments to people in public spaces.
With more than 100 years of experience in lighting public and private spaces, we work with our customers to deliver practical, sustainable and beautiful lighting solutions tailored to locations from Brussel’s Grand Place to Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars to Porto Maravilha in Rio de Janeiro.
We constantly innovate with next generation technology to develop solutions that are as positive for people as they are sustainable for the environment. Put simply, the right light where, when and how it is needed.
Job Description
We are looking for a Financial Controller to join the Group Financial Planning & Analysis team in Brussels.
Within the team, you will be responsible for the management of the standard costing process and the analysis and reporting of the new commercial supply chain of the group. You will also play an important role in driving improvement actions and change management on the financial planning and analysis process of the commercial supply chain.
Main responsibilities
- Financial analysis and reporting on the commercial supply chain.
- Responsible for the standard costing process and maintenance of the standard cost parameters for the commercial value chain.
- Review and maintain cost estimates, analysis of actual costs versus standard costs.
- Improvement projects related to the costing process, variance analysis and reporting.
- Provide analytical support to other departments on an on-going basis. Support ad-hoc reporting requirements.
- Participate in the roll-out of a new ERP system, linked to the deployment of the new commercial supply-chain of the group.
- As part of the Group FP&A team, perform some controlling tasks on the group and R&D cost centers, as well as preparing some group commercial reporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in economics or finance
- Approx. 3 years of experience within a financial controlling department in an international company
- Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, preferably BE-GAAP and IFRS, experience in product cost analysis, highly analytical with a flair for numbers and you have a good knowledge and understanding of financial topics
- Fluent in English + other local languages (French /Dutch).
- Global mindset, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
Additional Information
At Schréder, every employee is valued for his or her skill set. We actively look for and choose employees based on their experience and the value they bring to the company.
In addition to a competitive and attractive compensation package, we offer a great number of extra-legal advantages such as flexible working hours, structural homeworking, a market competitive salary, performance bonus, company car, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, pension provision, medical & hospitalization insurance, net allowances and a laptop.
Respect is one of our Values. Our commitment to inclusivity goes hand in hand with our dedication to sustainability and the environment. Inclusivity is part of who we are, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
At Schréder, we commit ourselves to co-creating an environment where passionate people work and win together, learn and have fun. Let Join us!
What We Do
Schréder is the leading independent smart outdoor lighting solution provider worldwide. The company, founded in 1907, is present in over 70 countries on 5 continents. Our tradition of engineering means we have been at the forefront of innovation throughout our history. The latest wave of urbanism means that city centres are becoming more vital than ever: connectivity is crucial. Experts in Lightability™, we propose lighting infrastructure that will play a pivotal role in building Smart Cities and future communication networks. Our purpose is to deliver an outstanding experience by accompanying our customers along every step of their journey, from design to after-sales service, including light, control systems, CCTV, WiFi, EV chargers and many more smart features. Environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable lighting has always been part of Schréder’s DNA. We have already helped many cities, industries and sports venues worldwide to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint by switching to LED technology. By integrating our control systems, they achieve further energy-savings and deliver a better people-centred experience. Our century-long experience has given us the clarity and insights to help cities transform their street lighting upgrades into the foundation for their smart city eco-systems. Our systems are open and interoperable to seamlessly interact with sensors and actuators deployed throughout public spaces and to solve existing and future needs. We are constantly pushing the limits of our technology to enable communities such as Valencia in Spain, Bad Hersfeld in Germany and Queensland in Australia to better manage their assets, reduce their expenditure and preserve their identity and their environment. Please visit our web site for more details about Schréder: www.schreder.com
