You'll join a strategic consolidation team where your expertise will be key during a period of financial system transformation (SAP S/4 HANA going live). With a healthy acquisition pipeline and strong financial backing, the group is actively expanding across Europe.
Functieomschrijving
As the future Group Consolidation & Financial Controller Manager, your role will evolve in two phases: first by supporting the current transition, then stepping fully into the lead role.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Lead the preparation and consolidation of group financial statements under IFRS
* Oversee half-year and annual external reporting and ensure alignment with regulatory deadlines
* Produce internal management reports in coordination with the FP&A team
* Maintain accuracy in accounting for the group's holding and financing entities across Belgium and Luxembourg (local GAAP)
* Collaborate closely with auditors, ensuring timely and compliant audit processes
* Support accounting aspects of M&A activity, including integration and reporting alignment
* Ensure proper functioning of the consolidation system (HFM) and transition to SAP S/4 HANA
* Provide technical guidance on IFRS matters and draft accounting memos for complex transactions
Profiel
You're hands-on, technically solid, and ready to grow into a leadership role in consolidation.
Ideally, you bring:
* Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or related fields
* 10+ years of relevant experience in operational consolidation, with exposure to industry
* Strong understanding of IFRS; exposure to BE GAAP and local Luxembourg accounting is a plus
* Experience preparing consolidated financial using HFM, SAP, or similar tools
* A practical mindset with the ability to draft technical memos and handle reporting for M&A
* Background in managing or supporting inter-company structures and holding entities
* Excellent command of English, French and/or Dutch
* Experience in people management is a plus -leadership can be learned on the job
Aanbod
* Take on a strategic role that is central to financial reporting and future-proofing the group's consolidation processes
* Step into leadership as part of a planned succession with full support during the transition
* Shape reporting systems as the company rolls out SAP and continues to improve consolidation tools
* Get involved in acquisitions, supporting financial integration and post-deal accounting
* Join a stable, growth-oriented organization with solid backing and a strong footprint in Europe
* Enjoy a collaborative culture, with close interaction with FP&A, Accounting, and senior leadership
* Attractive package and flexible working environment in a Brussels-based HQ