Our client is a European leader in apparel, with close to four decades of experience in designing, sourcing, and delivering fashion collections for major international retailers. The group operates internationally, with offices across Europe, Asia, and Africa, and manages the full value chain from design to delivery.
The organization is family-owned, people-driven, and entrepreneurial, with a flat structure, short decision-making lines, and a strong collaborative culture. Transparency, responsibility, and long-term relationships—both internally and externally—are core values. Personal development and ownership are actively encouraged.
The European head office and showroom are located in the Brussels North area.
The Role
As Global Finance Lead / Finance Lead – Coordinator, you will play a central role at both local (Belgium/Europe) and group level. You act as a financial co-pilot to management, while remaining closely connected to day-to-day operations.
This is a hands-on, hybrid role, combining leadership, coordination, and operational finance responsibilities within an international and evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Local Finance Responsibilities (Belgian entities)
* Financial leadership for multiple legal entities
* Cash management (cash flow, payments, financing, FX exposure, hedging)
* Monthly and annual closings (BE GAAP)
* Statutory and management reporting
* Coordination of external audits
* Intercompany reconciliations
* Main point of contact for banks and insurance partners
* Supervision and coordination of a small finance team
* Ensuring accuracy, continuity, and timely delivery of financial processes
* Coaching and supporting team members in their development
Group-Level Responsibilities
* Acting as a finance reference point at group level, in close collaboration with international counterparts
* Coordination with finance leads across different regions
* Structuring and monitoring intercompany flows and internal deadlines
* Supporting transfer pricing, consolidation, and group reporting topics
* Liaising with external advisors (audit, tax, legal)
* Contributing to the continued integration and alignment of group entities
You will work in close collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders across the group.
Profile
* Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or equivalent
* ±15 years of relevant experience in finance
* Experience within SMEs, international groups, or family-owned businesses is a strong asset
* Ability to combine strategic insight with hands-on execution
* Strong analytical mindset, pragmatic and autonomous
* Comfortable operating in a less structured, fast-evolving environment
* Excellent Excel skills; exposure to ERP transformations and BI tools is a plus
* Languages: Dutch and English required; French and/or German are an asset
Personality & Cultural Fit
* Personality and mindset are more important than technical perfection
* Entrepreneurial, dynamic, and collaborative
* Precise and reliable, without being overly procedural
* Open communicator, comfortable asking questions and seeking alignment
* Team-oriented, with a long-term mindset
* Looking to grow with the company, not simply pass through
Offer
* Senior, high-impact role within a fast-growing international SME
* Competitive remuneration package (employee or freelance option)
* Company car (electric), meal vouchers, insurance, bonus scheme
* Flexible working hours and up to 2 days of remote work after onboarding
* Strong focus on learning, autonomy, and personal development
* Exceptional team culture, flat hierarchy, and high engagement