Cost Controller
Date: 29 Jun 2026
Location: Genk, BE
Company: Nitto Denko Corp.
Founded in 1974 in Genk, Nitto Belgium has grown into the largest production site in the EMEA region for the global Japanese Nitto Group. Today, more than 500 colleagues from diverse backgrounds work together to develop and manufacture innovative sealing materials and high‑performance industrial adhesive tapes — including double‑sided tapes and surface‑protection solutions.
Our products support a wide range of industries such as automotive, semiconductor, furniture, paper production, aerospace, and metal processing. As part of an international organization with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and people, we offer an environment where every employee can contribute, grow, and make an impact.
Currently, we are hiring for Nitto Belgium NV.
Our Position
As a Cost Controller at Nitto Belgium, you will have a strong focus on production costs and SG&A. You act as a true business partner for various departments, supporting them in managing their costs within agreed margins. You provide clear financial insights and deliver accurate forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
In this role, you will also operate in an international context and collaborate closely with various sales offices across the group. You support them with financial analyses and insights, contributing to consistent reporting and performance across different regions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Analyzing budget variances and challenging or advising budget holders
- Identifying opportunities to optimize costs and implementing these improvements
- Actively contributing to the monthly closing process, with a focus on production costs and SG&A
- Reporting monthly group results and various KPIs
- Ensuring all processes comply with J-SOX and other internal control frameworks
- Translating complex financial data into clear and actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
Your Profile
A strong Cost Controller meets the following criteria:
- Higher education degree in a financial field
- Preferably, you have initial experience as a controller or within audit
- Advanced knowledge of Excel; experience with SAP and Power BI is a strong asset
- Critical and proactive mindset; not afraid to challenge the status quo
- Strong communication skills and the ability to persuade
- Fluent in Dutch and English
- You take ownership and strive to bring tasks to a successful conclusion, even during busy periods
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to separate key issues from less relevant details
- A team player who contributes to an open, constructive, and positive team atmosphere
Interested to Join?
Looking for a new challenge? At Nitto Belgium, you’ll join a stable and international environment where collaboration across regions and sales offices is key.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
- You will be part of a dynamic finance team where collaboration, ownership, continuous improvement, and a positive team atmosphere go hand in hand
- Meal vouchers of €10 per working day, group and hospitalization insurance
- 12 additional leave days (ADV) + 3 Nitto leave days
- Laptop + iPhone
- Possibility to work from home up to 2 days per week in line with the home working policy
- Bicycle allowance for cycling commuters
- Opportunities for personal and professional development within an international context
At Nitto Belgium, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
To apply for this position, please upload your resume and show us who you are by answering our questions via the "Apply" button.
If we can do something to make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, please let us know! Contact: tuur.doumen@nitto.com.