Controlling Business Partner (Freelance)
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Within the Finance division, the Controlling organization is an essential partner of the company and its divisions in achieving its strategic objectives. Our main goal is creating value for the company and its stakeholders. To achieve this, we advise business, optimise the resources allocation, monitor performance, train the organization on financial topics and check that the accounting, analytical and regulatory framework is respected.
In close partnership with the Business, you are responsible for managing the full budget controlling cycle activities for the assigned business unit, segment, or domain in accordance with group and ETB policies and procedures, in order to enrich business planning & initiatives, support data-driven decision-making, and contribute to driving business profitability and value creation. You will act as a trusted advisor to an Exco member and related Senior Management, providing business insights and supporting decision‑making within business units in order to drive business and financial performance and strategic growth and help align financial strategies with the broader company objectives and drive resource allocation within the division.
Key tasks
* Support, co‑develop and challenge business plans from a budget, business and controlling perspective, and act as a proactive keeper of performance.
* Implement the annual plan in relation to the forecasts and budgets of the department and plan, organise, execute, and monitor the budgeting cycle taking into account past and future business and strategic goals and decisions.
* In close collaboration with financial and regulatory controlling, analyse and evaluate financial performance and current resource allocation, identify gaps and potential risks, prepare KPI’s, dashboards, reports and proposals with appropriate preventive, mitigative and/or corrective measures (e.g., profit plans, cost saving measures, resource optimisation, improvement opportunities etc.).
* Intervene as a trusted advisor/sparring partner for Management at ETB, challenge internal clients, and enrich the decision‑making process based on functional expertise and in‑depth knowledge of controlling. Bridge financial reporting and strategic advisory through modelling, analysis, storytelling and data‑driven insights to support business leaders in decision‑making (and challenging future decisions), in line with Elia strategy.
* Manage and monitor financial/operational risks, implement internal controls for compliance and integrity, and act as an early warning system for potential issue.
* Monitor, contribute to, update and/or re‑formulate policies, processes, and procedures in line with Elia’s finance strategy.
* Focus with your team on the full personnel cost, all corporate activities, sustainability matters and also on the full financial result and the income taxes.
Requirements
* Master’s degree in (applied) economics, commercial engineering, …
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in Controlling.
* Strong knowledge of controlling and accounting principles; experience with regulations is a plus.
* Proficiency in financial management software and advanced MS Excel skills. Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
* Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
* Proven experience with “lean approach” and cost reduction initiatives is a plus.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; empathic, assertive but diplomatic.
* Fluent in Dutch or French and English.
Additional information
* Start: ASAP
* End: 30/09/2026
* Work regime: 100%
* Location: 1000 bxl (2 days onsite required)
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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