Manager, Financial Planning & Accounting

atbtherapeutics

Manager Financial Planning & Accounting at ATB Therapeutics, overseeing finance processes in a biotech setting. Collaborating closely with management for financial planning and reporting.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeGhent • 🇧🇪 BelgiumMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

32 holidays
Permanent contract
Health insurance
Meal vouchers
Fun team events per year

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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