Freelance Financial Controller (Accounting Background)
What the Project Is About
This freelance mission supports a corporate finance team within the Energy industry during a period of operational intensity and investment focus. The Financial Controller will take full ownership of end-to-end accounting and controlling activities, with a strong emphasis on P&L accuracy, revenue recognition linked to invoicing, and CAPEX tracking. The role sits at corporate level and acts as a key financial gatekeeper, ensuring costs and investments are booked correctly, challenged where needed, and fully audit-ready. This is a hands-on, A–Z controlling assignment rather than a managerial oversight role.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Own the full general accounting and controlling cycle from A to Z
* Prepare, analyze, and explain P&L results, with a strong focus on revenue recognition tied to invoicing
* Act as corporate controller for CAPEX: monitoring, follow-up, capitalization, and variance analysis
* Code and process invoices accurately through PO flows, ensuring correct cost allocation and compliance
* Book costs in the correct accounts and cost centers, maintaining clean and reliable financial data
* Perform follow-up on open CAPEX items and challenge internal stakeholders on budget usage
* Liaise with suppliers regarding invoicing discrepancies and financial clarifications
* Act as a critical financial partner by challenging internal teams on cost control and financial logic
* Support and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and processes are compliant
* Contribute to month-end and period-end closings, reconciliations, and reporting packs
Requirements for the Candidate
Experience & Background
* Proven freelance experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Accountant
* Strong accountancy background with solid general ledger expertise
* Demonstrated experience in full-scope controlling roles within corporate environments
* Hands-on experience with CAPEX accounting and follow-up
* Comfortable processing invoices via PO systems (not managing controlling managers)
* Prior exposure to Energy, utilities, infrastructure, or asset-heavy environments is a strong advantage
Technologies & Skills
* Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or similar)
* Strong Excel skills for analysis and reconciliation
* Solid understanding of internal controls and audit requirements
Project Details:
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 6 Months
Contract Type: Freelance
Location: Brussels
Hours Per Week: 40
Onsite Policy: 3-4 Day Onsite Per Week
Language: English (French OR Dutch is a bonus)
If interested, please send your most up to date CV over to gabriel.toma@vividresourcing.com .