Financial Controller

Robert Half Talent Solutions is currently looking for a Financial Controller (m/f/x) for a permanent position based in Brussels.

Our client is a fast growing company active in the consultancy sector.

As Financial Controller (m/f/x) you will be responsible for:

Senior Leadership & Capability Building

• Translate business strategy into financial strategy and operating priorities, influencing decisions beyond the finance function.
• Provide senior leadership to the Project Finance Control function in Belgium, setting clear priorities, standards, and expectations.
• Lead, coach, manage and develop managers and senior controllers, building depth of capability across project finance, compliance, reporting, and business partnering.
• Create a strong performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, commercial discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex financial, commercial, governance, and stakeholder matters.

Senior Stakeholder Management & Transformation

• Demonstrated experience leading change across multiple teams and functions, liaising with senior internal stakeholders to ensure sound financial management and coordinating with Accounts Payable, Procurement, Treasury and Accounting when required.
• Partner with senior leadership, Account Directors, Project Managers, Finance, Contracts, and Operations to drive financial discipline, accountability, and informed decision-making.
• Influence non-finance stakeholders by translating complex financial matters into clear, practical actions and commercial implications.
• Lead the strengthening of financial governance, audit readiness, internal controls, and compliance across the portfolio.
• Sponsor and drive process improvement, standardisation, automation, and reporting transformation initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and insight. Translating technology/data opportunities into successful business outcomes.

Portfolio Financial Leadership & Strategic Analysis

• Own the financial oversight of a complex project portfolio, including forecasting, revenue, margin, WIP, cash flow, and risk exposure.
• Provide strategic financial insight, challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions to protect commercial performance.
• Lead portfolio reviews with Project Managers, Project Directors, Finance, and senior leadership to ensure robust forecasting, accurate revenue recognition, and clear accountability for actions.
• Oversee project re-forecasting and cost-to-complete reviews in line with company policies, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance across the portfolio.
• Present financial performance, commercial risks, key issues, and recommended actions to senior leadership in a clear and decision-focused way.

Project Setup, Maintenance & Compliance

• Review contracts (including intercompany agreements) and set up projects in the ERP system in accordance with contract terms, SOX regulations and internal controls.
• Maintain project financial data throughout the lifecycle-set‑up, amendments, variations, and project closure-ensuring completeness and compliance.
• Support the maintenance of contract documents, agreements, and variation orders.

Revenue Recognition & Cost Recognition & Reporting

• Ensure revenue is recognized correctly and consistently across all projects, fully aligned with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Prepare and deliver management reporting packages (MIS), including revenue, cost analysis, margin movements, and detailed commentary.
• Calculate and post monthly subcontractor and freelancer accruals, ensuring completeness and correct cut‑off.
• Support month‑end close activities including reconciliation and preparation of financial reports.

Billing, Cash Flow & WIP Management

• Prepare timely and accurate client billing in coordination with Project Managers.
• Monitor aged debts, collaborate with Treasury on collections, and support actions to reduce WIP and overdue balances.
• Contribute to cash flow estimates and forecasting.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform ad‑hoc duties and analysis as assigned to support business needs.

The required profile for the Financial Controller (m/f/x) position:

• MBA, M.Com, CMA, qualified accountant, or equivalent senior finance qualification / experience.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in project finance, controllership, commercial finance, or financial management within a services, consultancy, or project-based environment.
• Proven senior leadership experience, including