Job Specification – Junior Business Controller (OPEX) Location: Department: Finance / Business Controlling
Reports to: Senior Business Controller / Finance Manager
Contract: Freelance
We are looking for a Junior Business Controller with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of OPEX (Operating Expenses). In this Belgium-based role, you will support financial performance monitoring, provide business insights, and collaborate with various departments to help steer cost efficiency.
This position is ideal for a young finance professional who wants to grow into a strategic business partner role.
OPEX & Financial Controlling
Monitor, analyse, and report OPEX across functions and cost centres.
Perform variance analysis (Actuals vs Budget vs Forecast).
Contribute to the monthly closing process in collaboration with accounting.
Business Partnering
Support operational teams in understanding their financial results and cost evolutions.
Create insights for management (Finance Manager, Country Manager, Operational Leads).
Reporting & Analysis
Use BI tools (Power BI / SAP BW / Qlik) to automate and improve financial reporting.
Work closely with shared service centres, accounting teams, and HQ controlling where relevant.
Ensure adherence to Belgian accounting standards and internal control frameworks.
Support internal and external audits when required.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Applied Economics, or similar (Belgian equivalences: HBO5, Professional Bachelor, Master ).
~1–3 years of relevant experience in Business Controlling, FP&A, Audit, or Finance.
~ Practical knowledge of OPEX analysis, cost controlling, or P&L structure.
~ Experience in international or matrix organisations is a plus.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/BI systems (SAP, Oracle, Power BI, etc.).
Ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a multicultural Belgian environment.
Language Requirements
Dutch or French required
English is required
Freelance opportunity.
Hybrid work (± 2 days home office per week, common in Belgium).
Strong opportunities for growth into Business Controller / Senior Controller / FP&A roles.