Edgard & Cooper  | B Corp

Controlling Manager

Posted: 2 days ago

Job Description

Controlling Manager 💰Belgium, KortrijkOur mission 🚀In 2016, our founders wanted to feed their dogs - named Edgard and Cooper - pet food they could feel good about. The kind of food that was as good for the planet as it was for their pets. But when they couldn't find this, they decided to make their own. Now, 9 years later, our pack has over 200 employees and we are beyond proud to be part of the B Corp movement.Want to find out more about us? Click HEREWhat type of breed are we looking for? 🐕As our FP&A Manager, you’ll take ownership of the company’s financial operational steering and deliver actionable insights that drive value and growth.What will be in your bowl? 🥗 You’ll report directly to the Financial Lead and guide a team of two talented controllers. Act as the primary financial partner to the business leaders — monitoring and improving profitability and efficiency across commercial activities and the full P&L. Oversee strategic planning and budgeting, aligning financial goals with long-term business ambitions. Evaluate commercial initiatives through pre- and post-action analyses, supporting agile, data-driven decision-making. Take on an active, driving role in cross-departmental Continuous Improvement projects. Manage the monthly closing process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting that delivers clear insights to the business. Ensure our BI and ERP projects continue to improve and become even more streamlined, driving data consistency and operational excellence.What skills & tricks should you bring? 🤹 You’re an experienced controller (7+ years) who thrives on achieving both individual and team success. You know how to mentor and develop talent, and leadership experience is a big plus. You maintain top-notch accuracy, even in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to build trusted relationships across the organization. A proactive, business-minded approach — you’re not just about numbers, you see the opportunities behind them.Not sure if you tick all the boxes but our role truly excites you? Don’t let our job description hold you back, get applying!Our benefits 🎁Salary package that will reflect your built-up experienceCertified B Corp Employer with supportive policies and practices to ensure we are one happy packCompany retreats to meet each other in personFlexibility to work from home 1 day a week to enjoy a better work-life balancePets at work, recognizing the joy and comfort of having your furry friend by your sideUnlimited Pet food because a happy pet equals a happy familyVolunteering day to contribute to a cause we believe in.Wellbeing program access to qualified counselling because caring for ourselves is just as important as caring for our pets32 days paid holiday a yearTeam activities including pawesome teambuildings, Thursday drinks, occasional fresh soup on Fridays…Work from anywhere for one month per year to pursue personal interests1 month unpaid leave, giving you some extra time to recharge and come back to work refreshedLearning opportunities in a truly international environment that will give you extensive responsibility but also guidance as you need it.⚠️ No agencies, recruiters or outsourcing companies.Equal opportunities 🌈We believe the strength of a Pack comes from its diversity. We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued and empowered. So no matter who you are, where you come from, what you believe in or what your dreams are, we welcome you and look forward to receiving your application.If your circumstances require any special arrangements at any stage of our interview process, please let us know.We're looking forward to hearing from you.We kindly ask to apply in English.

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