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Job Description

Hoe zal je bijdragen en groeien in deze functie? As part of Air Liquide’s Healthcare activities, VitalAire delivers life-enhancing medical technologies and therapies directly to patients living with chronic conditions. Every accurate balance sheet, timely reimbursement, and smooth financial flow ensures our care reaches patients without delay. As our Finance Business Partner Benelux, you bridge local operational reality with strategic financial steering, safeguarding compliance and enabling sustainable home healthcare across Belgium and the Netherlands. Your Role & Core ResponsibilitiesSupporting the Benelux Head of Finance (CFO), you will serve as the strategic financial cornerstone for our local entities, bridging the gap between local Benelux operations and our Shared Service Centre (SSC) in Lisbon. SSC & Operations Bridge: Act as the main country interface for Lisbon’s SSC—managing escalations, clarifying daily instructions, and troubleshooting operational accounting issues. You will conduct periodic review of the balance sheets items to ensure accuracy and support on resolution of discrepancies. Local Compliance & Accounting Ownership: Safeguard local regulations, tax compliance, and Group IFRS. You own local accounting activities (such as balance sheet reviews, bank relations, and physical inventory checks) and serve as the key contact for Auditors and Tax Authorities. Approvals & Governance: Hold country sign-off authority for critical financial flows (including VAT, payments, and reimbursement claims) while upholding internal control frameworks. Reporting & Group Consolidation: Ensure timely, accurate group consolidation reporting packages that reconcile seamlessly with local statutory accounts. Continuous Improvement: Partner with local teams, the SSC, and IT to optimize ERP workflows, banking interfaces, and day-to-day finance systems. Ben jij de juiste persoon voor deze functie? Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA is a plus) with 2 to 5 years of experience in financial accounting, GL, or financial reporting. Technical Skills: Strong grounding in accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and internal controls (SOX), alongside solid ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar). Languages: Professional fluency in Dutch and English (French is an asset). Mobility: Willingness to travel within the Benelux region (:2–3 days per month between Zemst and Lelystad). Mindset: An analytical, proactive communicator who enjoys solving operational bottlenecks and driving accuracy. Bij Air Liquide zetten we ons in om een diverse en inclusieve werkplek op te bouwen die de diversiteit van onze werknemers, onze klanten, patiënten, belanghebbenden in de gemeenschap en culturen over de hele wereld omarmt. Wij verwelkomen en overwegen sollicitaties van alle gekwalificeerde kandidaten, ongeacht hun achtergrond. We zijn ervan overtuigd dat een diverse organisatie mensen de kans biedt om hun talent te uiten, zowel individueel als collectief, en dat het ons vermogen om te innoveren bevordert door onze grondbeginselen na te leven, te handelen voor ons succes en een boeiende omgeving te creëren in een veranderende wereld.

Core Responsibilities

Serve as the finance interface between Benelux operations and the Lisbon Shared Service Centre, resolving accounting issues and reviewing balance sheet items. Own local accounting and compliance, approve key financial flows, deliver accurate group reporting, and improve finance systems and workflows.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–5 years of experience in financial accounting, general ledger, or financial reporting are required; a CPA is an advantage. Candidates should have knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and SOX controls, ERP experience, professional fluency in Dutch and English, and willingness to travel within the Benelux region.