Process Manager

Belgium - Brussels
Umicore Battery Materials
Finance

Posted on 29-05-2024

About Umicore
Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Rechargeable Battery Materials
We are all on the move. Umicore’s rechargeable battery materials give people autonomy and connectivity. We are a pioneer in battery materials that give added range and performance to electric vehicles. Our materials also ensure longer battery life for portable electronics. To enable our customers to produce even better performing batteries we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing
As Process Manager you will be responsible for the management and coordination of financial processes that lead to the successful establishment of the strategic plan, budgeting, forecast and monthly reporting.

• You will become expert in Anaplan and be able to efficiently use the system for financial reporting.; you will be able to represent FP&A during the process
• You will understand the processes and requirements and coordinate all involved departments. You will develop a project plan, monitor and control the progress and make sure that the projects are delivered on-time.
• You will  act as point of contact for the resolution of issues that may surface during the process and facilitate a solution.
• You will also report progress to senior management and deliver the project on-time.
• You ensure that reporting templates are available and all stakeholders understand the requirements.
• Thorough understanding of the financial processes and adequate knowledge of the systems are required to understand the timing of the deliverables and interaction between the various elements. The sequence in the project plan will be managed accordingly.
• You will be involved in the integration of new systems and reporting, related to your responsibility. This includes the co-development of the dynamo project and the introduction of Anaplan as forecasting and planning system.
• You combine the above with an in-depth knowledge of all reporting and planning systems.

You will report to the Global Consolidation, Reporting and Planning manager and you will be located in Brussels.

Who we are looking for

• You have acquired a Master degree in Finance
• You have a strong knowledge of ANAPLAN and Project Management
• You have at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience in global consolidation and financial reporting 
• You have a Solid Knowledge of IFRS and primary financial statements and controlling modelling
• You are able to work independently, taking initiative to improve business processes
• You are able to prioritize among multiple tasks
• You have strong analytical skills with an attention to detail
• You have a hands-on and system mentality
• Fluent in English

What we offer
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If my skills can help improve  battery performance, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?