AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS is the world leader in the automation of secure access control. For more than 50 years, we have been designing and manufacturing innovative solutions for pedestrian, vehicle, and passenger access.

Founded in 1969, the company has built its reputation on recognized expertise combining high-end design, reliable single-passage detection, and flow management. This know-how has established Automatic Systems as a benchmark for quality, performance, and product reliability.

A subsidiary of the Bolloré Group, the company relies on a global network of subsidiaries and sales offices across Europe and North America, as well as an extensive network of local and international distributors. It operates four production sites (Belgium, Canada and two in France) as well as three Research & Development centers, which are true innovation drivers.

Our success is built above all on the commitment and loyalty of our employees around the world. We share strong values that guide our daily actions: humility, excellence, courage, agility, innovation, and solidarity.

FUNCTION

Under the responsibility of our Group Finance Controller, you will join a fellow controller and be responsible for controlling activities for our Automatic Systems site. You will work closely with operational teams to understand production challenges and develop a solid understanding of the different processes and flows.

Your responsibilities:

Industrial Controlling

Ensure industrial controlling activities, with the following main objectives:

• Ensuring the reliability of cost prices and their regular monitoring,
• Analyzing inventory and participating in physical stock-taking processes,
• Ensuring data reliability (in particular information provided through the ERP system),
• Updating and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).

Monthly Closing & Reporting

Contribute to monthly financial closings in compliance with Group standards and deadlines, including:

• Inventory closing (valuation, monitoring of work in progress, calculation and monitoring of provisions for depreciation, etc.),
• Preparing cut-off entries and other provisions,
• Preparing financial reports (orders, revenue, P&L),
• Analyzing actual costs (direct and indirect) compared to forecasted costs.

Cost Accounting

Ensure the reliability of cost accounting across all activities in collaboration with the accounting team.

• Financial & Budgetary Control

• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets in coordination with operational teams, as well as in forecast revisions,
• Monitor the profitability of activities (by project / client / product / business unit),
• Track variances between budget and actuals and propose corrective actions in collaboration with operational teams.

• Other Responsibilities:

• Validate purchase requests,
• Collaborate with various departments to provide financial support on ongoing projects,
• Act as Local Key User as part of the deployment of a new ERP system,
• Provide support during internal and external financial audits.

• You are recognized for your rigor and strong organizational skills, enabling you to effectively manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• You are able to handle a high workload and perform well under pressure, relying on a structured approach and proactive deadline management.
• Your critical thinking, along with strong analytical and synthesis skills, allows you to leverage financial data and provide relevant decision-making support tools.
• With excellent interpersonal skills, you collaborate effectively with various departments to foster strong teamwork and cross-functional synergy.
• You hold a university degree in audit, management control, or accounting, and have at least 5 years of significant experience in industrial controlling.
• You have an excellent command of Excel and are comfortable using tools such as Power BI, Power Query, ERP systems, and the MS Office suite.
• You have full professional proficiency in French; knowledge of English is considered an asset.

OFFER

• Permanent contract
• Attractive salary and benefits package
• Company car
• Vehicle package (fuel card, insurance, tires, maintenance)
• Net monthly allowance
• Company mobile phone and subscription
• Meal vouchers (€8/day)
• Group insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Outpatient care insurance
• CCT 90 bonus
• Year-end bonus
• Year-end gift voucher
• 12 additional RTT days (based on 40h/week)
• Extra leave based on seniority and career progression

By choosing to join Automatic Systems:

• You become part of a company of Belgian origin that has preserved its family-oriented spirit over the years.
• You join an organization that fully masters its operations from end to end and has chosen to prioritize manufacturing and sourcing in Europe and North America.
• You have a real impact and see the tangible results of your work every day.
• You play a meaningful role and take part in the progressive development of business processes across all areas.