atbtherapeutics

Manager, Financial Planning & Accounting

atbtherapeutics

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Ghent • Belgium

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ERPOracle

About the role

  • Oversee the full accounting cycle, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and statutory reporting
  • Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local GAAP
  • Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls appropriate for a scaling biotech
  • Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders
  • Support ERP implementation, process automation, and data quality improvements
  • Lead and further develop the budgeting and forecasting process, including scenario planning (base / upside / downside)
  • Prepare management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs tailored to a biotech/R&D context (cash burn, runway, project spend, headcount)
  • Monitor actuals vs. budget and provide variance analysis with clear explanations and actionable insights
  • Support cash flow forecasting, cash runway analysis, and funding preparation (Series B readiness)
  • Partner closely with R&D, operations, and leadership to support resource allocation and investment decisions
  • Contribute to long-term financial planning, including capacity scaling and organizational growth

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
  • Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, or FP&A; experience in a scale-up, biotech, or R&D-driven environment is a strong asset
  • Solid grounding in accounting principles and financial reporting combined with strong analytical skills
  • Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and implementation or optimization projects
  • Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with BI or automation tools is a plus
  • Ability to translate financial data into clear messages for non-financial stakeholders
  • Proactive, structured, and comfortable operating in a fast-growing, evolving organization
  • Fluent in English; experience with multi-currency, VAT/GST, and international operations is a plus.
Benefits
  • 32 holidays
  • Permanent contract
  • Health insurance
  • Meal vouchers
  • Fun team events per year
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
accounting cycleAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableGeneral Ledgerfinancial statementsIFRSGAAPbudgetingforecastingvariance analysis
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunicationproactivestructuredcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detailinsightful reporting
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in EconomicsMaster’s degree in FinanceMaster’s degree in AccountingMaster’s degree in Economics