Head of Accounting and Controlling

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Governance:

• Define the strategic objectives for Finance and IT in alignment with the CEO and the Board.
• Allocate and manage financial and human resources to achieve departmental and corporate goals.
• Ensure that financial strategies support the organization’s operational and long‑term ambitions.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and senior leadership on financial performance, risk and business opportunities.

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversee the coordination and operational performance of the Finance Department in line with corporate standards.
• Review monthly and annual statutory and group financial closings.
• Ensure accurate, consistent and timely financial information for all internal and external stakeholders.
• Guarantee compliance with applicable laws—tax, corporate, EC, trade—and with ArcelorMittal group policies

Risk Management, Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Ensure robust internal controls and governance structures to safeguard company assets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal, external, and tax audits.
• Ensure adherence to all ArcelorMittal compliance rules relevant to the function.

IT & Digital Transformation:

• Monitor and steer IT projects, system improvements and digitalization initiatives.
• Promote the integration of effective, secure and future‑proof IT solutions to support financial and operational excellence.
• Ensure alignment of IT strategy with organizational objectives and group standards.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead, coach and develop the Finance and IT departments, fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Establish strong internal and external communication channels, ensuring transparency and business alignment.
• Build effective relationships with auditors, authorities, financial institutions and group representatives.

Quality & Continuous Improvement:

• Ensure quality standards are met across all financial and IT processes.
• Identify improvement opportunities and initiate corrective and structural actions.
• Drive modernization of reporting tools, workflows and policies to enhance organizational efficiency.

YOUR PROFILE

Behavioral competencies:

• Strategic Vision & Leadership - Able to translate business objectives into actionable financial and IT strategies.
• Analytical & Conceptual Thinking - Strong ability to analyzes complex financial data, interpret trends and provide actionable insights
• Decision-Making - Makes well‑informed, timely and balanced decisions across organizational domains.
• Stakeholder Influence - Communicates effectively with internal and external partners, building trust at all levels.
• Integrity & Compliance Orientation - Acts with professionalism, discretion and strict adherence to regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Change Leadership - Leads transformation agendas, including digitalization and process optimization.
• People Development - Coaches and motivates teams to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Technical competencies:

• Extensive expertise in accountancy, controlling, taxes, finance audits and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations (tax, corporate, EC, compliance, trade).
• Thorough understanding of corporate finance, including VAT, treasury, financial statements and closing processes.
• High proficiency in company software, IT best practices and reporting systems (BI, dashboards, analytical tools).
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder‑management skills in Dutch, English and French.

Degree and experience:

• Master's degree in finance
• Proven, senior‑level experience in finance leadership roles, with deep expertise in accounting, controlling, tax and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams (Finance, IT).
• Experience with corporate governance, audits, compliance and digital transformation is a strong asset.

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