Procelys Finance Business Partner (W/M)

As Procelys Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting business decision‑making through financial analysis, strategic insights, and performance monitoring. You will serve as the financial advisor to the business, bridging the gap between finance, sales, and operations while driving value creation and business growth . This position reports hierarchically to Procelys General Manager, with a dotted line reporting to the CFO Biospringer Procelys and is based on Lesaffre’s Campus in Marcq-en-Baroeul.

Your role

Financial Analysis & Performance Monitoring

• Analyse sales volumes and revenue streams across regions and product lines, comparing actuals with forecasts;
• Identify trends, evaluate the profitability of products and markets, and track key metrics such as sales growth, margin analysis, market share, and ROI on marketing campaigns;
• Provide insights and recommendations on pricing strategies and promotions to enhance revenue generation and market share;
• Monitor and explain the financial performance of commercial operations and report on KPIs;
• Follow COGS evolution with plant controllers to explain margin evolution;
• Track Opex spendings and ensure alignment with Target.

Business Intelligence & Data Management

• Develop a deep knowledge of data structures and sources to serve as a subject matter expert;
• Contribute to the creation of new analytical approaches, including enhanced BI dashboards and reports;
• Translate complex data insights into actionable recommendations for business leaders and ensure data quality improvements where needed.

Strategic Partnership

• Collaborate closely with Procelys GM to provide financial support and guidance, ensuring business strategies align with profitability and growth objectives;
• Analyse commercial performance data through Sales Dashboards and Regional Reports, identifying successes, areas for improvement, and corrective actions;
• Partner with various finance teams (Manufacturing, BU, Group) to ensure alignment and informed decision‑making;
• Act as a trusted advisor for senior leaders, challenging assumptions and providing financial perspectives on business initiatives;
• Lead implementation of Group’s procedures & projects at BU level.

Reporting, Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the Target setting and Rolling Forecast process for Procelys, implementing forward‑looking spirit and actions;
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and board meeting materials;
• Develop financial models to assess business cases, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.