Finance Controlling Manager

Il y a 4 jours

Brussel Hoofdstad, Brussel Hoofdstad, Belgique recurv Temps plein 90 000 € - 120 000 € Contrat

? HIGHLIGHTS

  • Location: Brussels + up to 3 days of homeworking
  • Contract type: Permanent
  • USP: Take ownership of cash management, credit control and internal controls in a team of 3, including hierarchical people management

? Your Role

As Finance Controlling Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the finance team, ensuring optimised cash management, robust balance sheet reporting, reliable master data and a strong internal control framework. You will lead a team of 3 and act as a key owner across credit management, cash forecasting, accounting controls and reporting.

Your Responsibilities

  • Assess customer creditworthiness, set customer credit limits and support credit decisions within policy and authority limits
  • Analyse customer financial statements, risk profiles, exposure and credit ratings to identify and mitigate emerging credit risks
  • Lead monthly Credit Committee meetings, including preparation, facilitation, documentation and follow-up actions
  • Prepare cash budgets and rolling 13-week forecasts, and explain variances against actuals
  • Drive cash-in/cash-out analysis, working capital initiatives, DSO/DPO improvement and cash collection targets across the Benelux region
  • Oversee monthly cash reporting, banking reconciliations, cash positioning and banking partner relationships
  • Champion master data governance, internal controls, reconciliations, audit support, KPI reporting and process improvements

? What We Offer

  • A pivotal finance role with direct impact on liquidity, risk management and control discipline
  • A complete and attractive salary package, including a company car, bonus system and other fringe benefits
  • A permanent position in Brussels with 3 homeworking days
  • Team leadership responsibility for 3 finance professionals, with exposure to both junior and senior profiles
  • Broad cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Accounting, FP&A and banking partners
  • Clear ownership of cash, credit and control processes across a regional scope

? Who You Are

Must-haves

  • Proven experience in external audit, financial controlling or treasury. A degree in Finance or Accounting is a strong plus
  • Proven experience managing a team
  • Strong background in cash forecasting, working capital management and credit analysis
  • Advanced Excel skills, with experience using ERP systems, financial reporting tools and banking/cash management platforms
  • Excellent communication in English and Dutch/French, including presenting to senior management and working across functions

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with internal control frameworks
  • Exposure to a range of companies or environments (multiple legal entities)
  • A strong learning mindset and curiosity for process improvement