Group Performance & Planning Consolidation Controller

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

• As the Group Performance & Planning Consolidation Controller, you will play a vital role as it governs group-wide KPIs, consolidates financial results, ensures accuracy in reporting and drives the performance measurement framework. This role is essential for delivering an integrated view of group performance, supporting strategic decision-making and bringing financial data to life through compelling analysis and storytelling. Success in this position means enabling dynamic planning, insightful narratives and a robust performance management framework to drive the company's long-term objectives.

We count on you for:

• Own and drive development of annual FP&A strategic objectives for the group
• Lead definition and governance of group-wide KPI and performance measurement framework
• Consolidate financial and operational results from all business units to deliver a comprehensive group-level view and comparison of performance vs Targets
• Lead dynamic, rolling planning cycles to integrate forecasts and performance KPIs
• Extract actionable insights from consolidated data, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for leadership
• Craft and present compelling financial narratives and presentations that enable executive decision-making
• Ensure consistency, accuracy and compliance in group consolidation and reporting processes
• Support continuous enhancement of planning and consolidation tools, standards and methodologies
• Foster collaboration with business and regional controllers to improve data quality and planning cycles

You will bring:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant field
• Professional certification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in financial consolidation, group controlling, or FP&A roles within a multinational environment
• Proven track record in financial planning, group consolidation, and performance management
• Expert in leading complex consolidation and rolling planning cycles, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of group financial results

Technical Skills

• Advanced skills in Excel, Hyperion, SAP BPC, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau
• Deep expertise in consolidation/reporting/planning/compliance
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to extract key insights from large, complex datasets
• Familiarity with ERP and BI system automation
• Experience with process optimization and digital transformation

Desired Behaviors

• Excellent storytelling, presentation, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Enterprise-wide mindset and seeing the "big picture"
• Resilience in dynamic, complex environments.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally at all levels
• Collaborating across cultures and high personal accountability
• Proactive, hands-on and continuous improvement mindset
• Challenging status quo and driving transformation

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

• Training platform for all employees

• Free language courses (24 languages available)

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psycholog

Additional Information

• Location: Brussels, Belgium
• Hybrid work (3 days on-site, up to 2 days remote)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• This position creation is still subject to current ongoing social procedure; thus no final decision will be taken before the end of this procedure; All applications will be processed by the Talent Acquisition team accordingly and all applicants should expect at least one personalized written feedback for their respective submitted applications, in accordance with the ongoing social procedure timeline.