Consolidation Expert (Freelance) - Location: Brussels (hybrid)
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Role Overview
We are looking for a Consolidation Expert to reinforce a central finance team within an international group environment.
You will play a key role in the preparation and validation of monthly consolidated financial statements, working closely with local finance teams and auditors across multiple countries.
Responsibilities
1. Consolidation Planning & Execution
* Contribute to the monthly consolidation process for a large, international group (±140 entities)
* Review, challenge, and validate financial data submitted by local entities
* Support and guide local accountants in delivering accurate and timely reporting packages
* Ensure strict adherence to group reporting deadlines
* Perform quality checks on submitted figures and follow up on corrections where needed
* Monitor and control group-level consolidation flows (e.g. fixed assets, intercompany)
* Identify and resolve discrepancies or inconsistencies in the consolidation process
2. Financial Reporting & Audit
* Analyze and consolidate financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow) from multiple entities
* Prepare consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS (or equivalent standards)
* Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
* Support the external audit process by gathering required documentation and ensuring data accuracy
* Contribute to achieving a clean audit opinion
3. Risk & Controls
* Identify risks related to consolidation (e.g. misstatements, inconsistencies, control gaps)
* Contribute to improving controls and mitigating financial reporting risks
4. Process Improvement
* Analyze and optimize the consolidation process
* Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains
* Simplify reporting flows and reduce manual interventions
* Contribute to improving data quality and consistency across entities
5. Stakeholder Management
* Act as a key point of contact between group finance, local entities, and auditors
* Communicate clearly with senior stakeholders on consolidation topics
* Provide explanations on complex accounting and consolidation matters
Profile
Must-have xphnsxz
* Proven experience in financial consolidation / group reporting
* Strong knowledge of IFRS (or similar standards)
* Experience working in a multi-entity, international environment
* Hands-on involvement in monthly/quarterly closing cycles
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice-to-have
* Experience with consolidation tools (e.g. HFM, SAP Group Reporting, OneStream, Tagetik, etc.)
* Background in audit (Big4) or large corporate environments
Soft Skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to work under tight deadlines
* Team-oriented mindset
* Proactive and solution-driven
Languages
* Professional working proficiency in English required