Drive financial excellence and strategic growth as the next
Head of Finance
in the insurance sector, based in Brussels. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced finance professional to lead and shape the financial operations of a dynamic insurance organization, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and the strategic use of financial insights while fostering a high-performing finance team.
Your responsibilities as a Head of Finance : Supervise financial closings and regulatory reporting, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and standards Collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and regulators, integrating accounting, fiscal, and legal changes into daily operations Prepare budgets, forecasts, monitor profitability, and deliver strategic financial analyses with the development of management dashboards Manage daily treasury operations and monitor financial and real estate assets Lead the finance team, set objectives, support employee development, and optimize processes Drive cross-functional projects, supporting other departments in strategic decisions and the launch of new products
About the candidate : You hold a Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Management, with additional specialization in taxation or insurance as a plus; certification as a chartered accountant is advantageous You have 7-10 years of finance experience within the insurance sector, including familiarity with Solvency II requirements You have proven team leadership experience and a strong understanding of Belgian accounting and fiscal regulations You are proficient in ERP systems (Agresso, SAP, or equivalent), Power BI, and advanced Excel. You speak professional-level Dutch and French You demonstrate strategic vision, a hands-on approach, organizational excellence, and leadership with a coaching style You are resilient under pressure, able to communicate complex matters clearly, and possess strong analytical and pragmatic skills Key success factors : Timely and accurate reporting with no major audit findings Effective management of budget variances Continuous improvement and automation of processes Maintaining a stable, motivated, and committed finance team
The offer : Attractive salary and net allowance package Company car provided Hospitalization and group insurance (pension) coverage Life insurance and sector-specific bonus Meal vouchers and eco-vouchers Generous vacation entitlement: 33 days Hybrid work model: 2-3 days per week after integration period
This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact as a
Head of Finance, shaping both the financial strategy and operational excellence of the organization. If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a passion for finance, this opportunity in Brussels is designed for you.
SuccessFactors, Practicality, Accurate reporting, Daily Operations, Tax, Self motivated, Agresso, Stress tolerance, Asset, Insurance Domain, Budget Preparation, Executive Coaching, Finance, Budget, Forecasting, SAP, Law, Dashboard, Projects, Team Leadership, Regulation, Accounting, Strategic Vision, Objective Setting, Pragmatism, Organization Skills, Audit findings, Advanced Excel, Communication, Treasury Operations, Coaching Style, Solvency II, Management, Tax, Insurance, Cross Functionality, Financial Closing, Power BI, Financial analysis, Team Leadership, Automation