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6 resultaten voor Finance Executive in Hulshout binnen een straal van 30 km
We hebben je zoekopdracht uitgebreid met 6 gelijkaardige vacatures.
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We are looking for a dynamic Office Manager / Executive Assistant, who thrives in a refined, fast-moving and highly professional environment. * Providing executive and personal assistant support to members of the organization * You bring 2–7 years of relevant experience in Office Management, Executive Assistance or a similar role
We are looking for a dynamic Office Manager / Executive Assistant, who thrives in a refined, fast-moving and highly professional environment. * Providing executive and personal assistant support to members of the organization * You bring 2–7 years of relevant experience in Office Management, Executive Assistance or a similar role
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As a Finance & Data Analyst in the manufacturing sector in Turnhout, this role offers the opportunity to blend financial expertise with data-driven insight. * Optimize Supply Chain Finance workflows together with process owners - If you are ready to bring analytical strength and financial expertise to a role that truly matters, this Finance & Data Analyst opportunity is your next step.
As a Finance & Data Analyst in the manufacturing sector in Turnhout, this role offers the opportunity to blend financial expertise with data-driven insight. * Optimize Supply Chain Finance workflows together with process owners - If you are ready to bring analytical strength and financial expertise to a role that truly matters, this Finance & Data Analyst opportunity is your next step.
As an Account Executive, you will drive Sitemark's strategic sales initiatives within the rapidly growing solar PV industry.
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Reporting to the Technical () – Account to Report, you would partner closely with finance personnel, financial systems leads, and the broader technology organization to maximize the transformational potential of technology investments. You will support the design, build, and run of our SAP Central Finance / S/4 HANA Account to Report product as the function embarks on an ambitious transformational agenda. * Vision & Strategy Definition: support leadership to shape a 'future proof' finance business vision, strategy & capability roadmaps, and corresponding technology strategy & product roadmaps with significant decision-making latitude. * Business Problem Definition: understanding and translating business problems faced by the finance function into a value case & comprehensive set of solutions spanning
Reporting to the Technical () – Account to Report, you would partner closely with finance personnel, financial systems leads, and the broader technology organization to maximize the transformational potential of technology investments. You will support the design, build, and run of our SAP Central Finance / S/4 HANA Account to Report product as the function embarks on an ambitious transformational agenda. * Vision & Strategy Definition: support leadership to shape a 'future proof' finance business vision, strategy & capability roadmaps, and corresponding technology strategy & product roadmaps with significant decision-making latitude. * Business Problem Definition: understanding and translating business problems faced by the finance function into a value case & comprehensive set of solutions spanning
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Business Controller to join our finance team. - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. - Digital fluent, with a strong understanding of BI hierarchies and a keen interest in acting as a strategic link between business, finance, and IT to drive continuous improvement in business intelligence solutions.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Business Controller to join our finance team. - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. - Digital fluent, with a strong understanding of BI hierarchies and a keen interest in acting as a strategic link between business, finance, and IT to drive continuous improvement in business intelligence solutions.
Strong business acumen, results oriented, finance/budget understanding and a broader experience in addition to technical / scientific experience
Strong business acumen, results oriented, finance/budget understanding and a broader experience in addition to technical / scientific experience
We hebben je zoekopdracht uitgebreid met 7 vacatures buiten de geselecteerde regio
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Do you have a master's degree in Commercial Engineering, Commercial Sciences or (Applied) Economic Sciences and interest in finance? * have a big interest in processes and finance
Do you have a master's degree in Commercial Engineering, Commercial Sciences or (Applied) Economic Sciences and interest in finance? * have a big interest in processes and finance
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Clinical Applications - Solution Area Specialist - Dutch Speaking
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Collaborate proactively and strategically with the core account team—including Account Executives, Customer Success Managers, and Technical Specialists—to align on account plans, drive joint sales motions, and ensure seamless execution of solution strategies for healthcare clients in Strategic, Major & Education markets.
Collaborate proactively and strategically with the core account team—including Account Executives, Customer Success Managers, and Technical Specialists—to align on account plans, drive joint sales motions, and ensure seamless execution of solution strategies for healthcare clients in Strategic, Major & Education markets.
Regular involvement in presenting complex technical topics to both an executive and a technical audience
Regular involvement in presenting complex technical topics to both an executive and a technical audience
Account Coordination Strategy: Utilize a structured and disciplined approach to effectively engage multiple resources, from solution architects to the leadership team, from product teams to , or finance teams, to achieve the best results * Experience selling to and influencing C-level executives, coupled with the ability to foster consensus among purchasing teams in Global 2000 companies
Account Coordination Strategy: Utilize a structured and disciplined approach to effectively engage multiple resources, from solution architects to the leadership team, from product teams to , or finance teams, to achieve the best results * Experience selling to and influencing C-level executives, coupled with the ability to foster consensus among purchasing teams in Global 2000 companies
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KPMG * Belgium - Solliciteer als één van de eersten - Introduction - So the challenge faced by the Taxation team is to develop and implement commercial strategies that meet our clients' business objectives and have a positive impact on their tax positions. The Corporate Tax department provides advice and assistance on corporate taxation in various areas of specialization: banking, insurance, leasing, real estate, transfer pricing, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence and restructuring of companies. We are looking to hire an ambitious Senior Tax Adviser to contribute to the expansion of the activities of the Tax Management and Compliance Services (TMCS) Team, one of the fastest growth areas within the Corporate Tax department. Your tasks * You will assist and advise clients (including other KPMG practices) in connection with national and international tax issues.
KPMG * Belgium - Solliciteer als één van de eersten - Introduction - So the challenge faced by the Taxation team is to develop and implement commercial strategies that meet our clients' business objectives and have a positive impact on their tax positions. The Corporate Tax department provides advice and assistance on corporate taxation in various areas of specialization: banking, insurance, leasing, real estate, transfer pricing, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence and restructuring of companies. We are looking to hire an ambitious Senior Tax Adviser to contribute to the expansion of the activities of the Tax Management and Compliance Services (TMCS) Team, one of the fastest growth areas within the Corporate Tax department. Your tasks * You will assist and advise clients (including other KPMG practices) in connection with national and international tax issues.
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