Financial Controller - Belgium
Location - Zaventem near Brussel
Salary - €100,000 - €115,000 + Bonus
Reports To: Finance Director / Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Im working exclusively with a high growth leading international technical engineering and construction partner operating across the UK, Mainland Europe, North America and APAC. Over the past 6 years they have had huge demand and growth and now are hitting over 1 Billion in revenue. They are looking for a Financial Controller to lead the operations overing their Belgium entity.
Role Description
As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the financial integrity, accounting, reporting, and compliance of the company, ensuring that all financial activities align with the company group goals and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in reporting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial risk assessment, particularly within large-scale technical construction projects. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining strong financial controls, optimising project costs, and driving profitability, while ensuring transparency and compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, and local regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and submit the required monthly financial data in line with Group deadlines and to a high standard.
* Reconcile and analyse all accounts within the General Ledger, including all sub-ledgers, control accounts and intercompany accounts, on a monthly basis and reconcile the bank accounts on a daily basis.
* Manage cashflow on an ongoing basis, including the preparation of weekly 6-week cashflow forecasts.
* Control the financial aspects of the annual budgeting process, including the preparation of detailed budgets and undertaking monthly re-forecast preparations. Lead monthly budget reviews, tracking actual vs. target performance and ensuring remedial action is taken where necessary.
* Support preparation for financial audits, ensuring any resulting recommendations are acted upon promptly.
* Work with external advisers to manage and comply with statutory reporting requirements and tax filings, which include quarterly VAT returns and other tax declarations, preparation and audit of the annual accounts, etc.
* Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:
* Qualified accountant with a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; 5+ years work experience.
* Considerable experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar role within Accounting and Finance, particularly in the construction sector.
* Experience working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Experience in creating financial statements, managing general ledger functions, and overseeing the month-end / year-end close processes.
* Experience in managing costs in fast growing companies.
* Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, including local GAAP.
* Experience using COINS software is desirable.
* Proficiency in Dutch and French is desirable but not mandatory.