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For many decades, GROHE has been committed to the brand values of technology, quality, design and sustainability that all illustrate GROHE's commitment to creating exceptional experiences and to delivering \"Pure FreudeanWasser\". With its engineering, innovation and design activities firmly anchored in Germany, GROHE products bear the badge of quality \"Made in Germany\", ultimately strengthening the customers’ confidence in the brand. In 2014, GROHE became part of the LIXIL Corporation, a publicly listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.\n\nJob description\n\n>\nLocation: Zaventem, Belgium\nWorking Model: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home\nEmployment Type: Full-time\nAbout the Opportunity\nAre you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys going beyond the numbers and playing a key role in business decision-making?\nWe are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our Belgium business and play a central role in driving financial performance, strengthening financial processes and supporting our commercial and operational ambitions.\nThis is more than a traditional finance role. You’ll work closely with the local management team, providing financial insight, challenging performance and helping shape the commercial and financial agenda. With a strong market position and ambitions to continue growing and winning market share, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the future of the Belgium business.\nYou’ll also work with colleagues across the wider Western Europe organisation and Centre of Excellence, giving you exposure to different markets and cultures, while joining a team that values new perspectives, innovation and new ways of working.\nIf you’re an experienced Sales Controller, Finance Business Partner or commercially focused finance professional looking for broader responsibility and the opportunity to become a true strategic partner to the business, this could be an exciting next step in your career.\nWhat You’ll Do\nAs Finance Business Partner, you will have a broad and commercially focused remit, including:\nBe part of the local management team and help drive the commercial and financial agenda for the Belgium business.\nDrive financial performance, transparency, predictability and forecast accuracy.\nProvide analytical, financial and business support to inform decision-making.\nSupport actual reporting, budgeting, forecasting and governance processes, including business reviews.\nDevelop a strong understanding of the business and use financial insight to identify opportunities and improve performance.\nContribute to and lead finance and business improvement projects.\nSupport performance improvements and turnarounds where required.\nPrepare and contribute to presentations for senior management.\nProvide financial control to ensure compliance with company requirements and local legislation.\nManage and develop the local Finance team.\nLead internal and external audit processes, including statutory accounts.\nSupport financial planning, controlling, FP&A and internal audit activities.\nCollaborate with the wider Western Europe finance organisation and Centre of Excellence.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nWe’re looking for someone who combines strong finance expertise with a genuine commercial mindset.\nYou will ideally have:\nA Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.\nAt least 5 years of relevant experience as a Sales Controller or in a similar role.\nStrong experience in sales, pricing and strategy.\nProven experience managing a full P&L.\nExperience working with significant sales volumes.\nSales controlling and P&L management experience.\nExperience working within an international and matrix organisation.\nStrong analytical, structured and solution-oriented thinking.\nThe ability to present complex financial topics clearly and understandably.\nExperience with SAP and Google Workspace.\nIdeally, knowledge of SOX or J-SOX.\nFluency in French, Dutch and English.\nWhy Join Us?\nJoin a large international organisation with a strong market position.\nHave a genuine influence on commercial and financial decisions.\nWork closely with senior stakeholders and the local management team.\nGain exposure to different markets, cultures and ways of working.\nAccess opportunities for professional and career development.\nWork in an environment that encourages different perspectives, innovation and new ideas.\nJoin a business that is open to new technologies and the use of AI.\n\nLIXIL\nA HOME FOR EVERYONE.\nEvery person on the planet dreams of a better home. Andat LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.\nWe make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.\nOur planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Ourinclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy.\nLIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.\nWe invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition.\nA home for everyone.\nLIXIL is an equal opportunity employer, with an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We will consider all qualified applications for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, color, religion or beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or disability status.\n\nCookie Policy\n\n© 2025 LIXIL. 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