We at Erve Europe (Van der Erve NV) have been a leader in the development, manufacturing and selling of licenced and branded apparel for more than 40 years.
Erve Europe is the foundation of the ERVE GROUP, within which Beconnected represents the Asian and African divisions of the group, with offices in China, Bangladesh, India and Ethiopia. Beconnected Industrial, leader in textile prints and labels, is also part of the ERVE GROUP and has a state-of-the-art plant in the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Abeba. Within the Erve Group, Erve Ltd brings focus in the UK & Ireland.
🔎 To join our enthusiastic team, we are looking for a Finance Lead!
About Erve
Erve is a European leader in character licenses and brands. We produce branded fashion and apparel featuring TV, film, cartoon, and video game heroes. As part of Erve Group, we have seven offices across three continents, and we control the supply chain between raw materials and stores. Starting with our in-house design team and portfolio of licenses, we source, produce, pack, and transport collections at the request of major fashion retailers. With almost 4 decades in the industry, our dynamic team values growth, transparency, and customer focus. Our exceptional quality and sustainable practices have earned us a reputation for excellence.
Our head office and showroom are in Zaventem near Brussels.
📋 What is the role all about?
As Global Finance Lead, you will have combined responsibilities.
One responsibility will be the financial lead of the two entities within Erve Europe.
Working with two other team members, you will maintain a general overview and be a co-pilot to the leadership team and the business.
You will be responsible for the cash management (cash flow, payments, loans, hedging, contacts with the bank, insurances), the monthly closing process which includes statutory and management reporting, intercompany reconciliation and the audit process.
You will coordinate the team making sure that all tasks and deadlines are completed, whilst encouraging the growth of your team.
Your other responsibility is related to the Erve Group and it’-s different entities. Together with our colleague located in Shanghai, you will be the to-go person for finance related topics. In your duo, you will be in close contact with the different finance leads of the business units, with our auditors, fiscal & legal advisors (transfer pricing, consolidation, intercompany, contracts etc.), the bank and insurance broker.
The idea is that the both of you further structure the groups way of working and internal deadlines, within a mindset of personal and team growth.
👤 Your profile
- You have a master’s degree with an economic background and at least fifteen years’ experience
- You thrive well in an entrepreneurial pro-activeenvironment and have a critical mind
- You have good knowledge of Excel and can think along for the ongoing ERP & Power BI migration
- You are able to take a bird’s eye view
- You have a good knowledge of Dutch and English
🌍 Erve offers
- A varied, independent job in a positive, dynamic and internationalenvironment in an exciting fashion-related family owned business
- An attractive salary package including a car, meal vouchers, insurance and bonuses
- A virtually unique ‘Level 8’ business contextin which you:
- can take charge of your own projects yourself
- have the opportunity to contribute beyond your professional remit – about optimisation and development of the organisation
- have the opportunity to develop personally, with a strong focus on learning, language courses, further training, etc.
💻 Apply now
Interested?
Please send your CV and cover letter to Fanny Goussaert at fanny@erve.com.
For more information, see our website: www@erve.com
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