Financial / Business Controller – Group Controlling (Freelance)
Contract duration: 6 months to 1 year
Location: Zaventem area, Belgium (hybrid)
Workload: Full-time
Start: ASAP
Number of profiles: Maximum 2
Context
To strengthen the Group Controlling team, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Financial / Business Controller. In this role, you will play a key part in further developing the Controlling department and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders, local Business Controllers, and accounting teams, while reporting directly to the Group Head of Controlling.
Continuous improvement, process optimization, and automation are core elements of this assignment.
Key Responsibilities
* Data collection & validation
* Collect financial and operational data from multiple sources and ensure data quality, accuracy, and reliability.
* Reporting & analysis
* Design, build, and maintain new management reports in close collaboration with the business, focusing on key KPIs to steer and monitor activities.
* Process efficiency & harmonization
* Improve, streamline, and harmonize Controlling processes across different markets and entities.
* Project involvement
* Actively participate in finance-related and cross-functional projects.
Profile & Experience
* Minimum 10 years of experience in finance (e.g. audit or consultancy), including at least 3 years in a controlling role
* Experience in the automotive industry is a strong plus
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to anticipate and coordinate change within complex organizations
* Proactive, hands-on, and results-driven
* Excellent communication skills, able to interact with a wide range of stakeholders
* Strong organizational and time-management skills, comfortable with multitasking
* Professional working proficiency in Dutch and French (French is essential)
Technical Skills (Must-Have – Advanced Level)
* Jedox
* Power BI
* Office 365
* SAP S/4HANA
* Azure (Venice / data platform environment)
Nice to Have
* Knowledge of or experience within the automotive sector