Bct Operations Finance

**Be part of something bigger**:
As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it's our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.
As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world
**Key Activities and Responsibilities**:
You will lead the full spectrum of financial activities for our manufacturing site in Romania — from monthly closing and forecasting to budgeting and variance analysis.
You will act as a trusted finance partner to local plant leadership and global operations, helping to drive data-informed decisions.
You will ensure strong financial governance and compliance with both internal policies and external standards.
You will oversee inventory and cost controls, helping reduce slow-moving or obsolete stock and contributing to global efficiency goals.
You will manage capital expenditure planning at plant level and support global investment tracking.
You will work closely with finance, operations, and supply chain teams to improve product costing accuracy and process alignment.
You will be involved in international finance initiatives focused on cost transparency, supply chain performance, and continuous improvement.
**Skills**:
You are highly skilled in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
You are confident working with tools like SAP (especially costing modules), Excel, and Power BI (or similar analytics platforms).
You hold — or are working toward — a professional finance qualification such as CIMA, CPA, or ACCA.
You are a clear communicator, able to explain financial insights to both technical and non-financial colleagues.
You are proactive, adaptable, and comfortable navigating complexity in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
**Previous Experience**:
You bring 10+ years of experience in finance within a manufacturing or industrial setting, with strong knowledge of plant controlling and cost structures.
You have held a senior finance role for at least 5 years, ideally with exposure to international teams and collaboration.
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**Be bold and take the leap**:
We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers

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