Finance and Administration Manager

Company Description

Since first going into action in 1909, the BESIX Group has over the years grown into a multidisciplinary company with a leading position in its markets: construction, property development and concessions. BESIX Contracting specializes in construction, infrastructure and marine works, often in contracts with a high level of complexity. In Benelux and France, the Group’s regional affiliates BESIX Infra, Belemco, Cobelba, Jacques Delens, Vanhout, Wust and Lux TP ensure a strong presence and a local approach. With Franki Foundations, West Construct, Socogetra, Sanotec and Van den Berg, the Group offers specialist niche solutions for the building market like deep foundations, geo-engineering, road construction, water treatment and cable and pipeline construction.

Backed by our experience in our home markets, we have built up strong positions outside Europe. A typical example is the Middle East, where over a 50 year period we have built up an impressive portfolio. This diversification in activities and geography pays off by reducing our risk exposure.

Job Description

For some new big construction projects abroad for our International Business Unit, we are looking for a Finance and Administration Manager who will be responsible for the coordination, the management and follow-up of all financial and administrative aspects which are linked to the project on site.
- Ensure that all financial transactions are conducted with the legal and contractual framework, that all internal and external reports are met, ensure integrity of cash, receivables and payable management, and ensure stock management;
- Execute all major financial transactions;
- Enforce financial discipline/guidelines and controls within the organization;
- Efficiently manage the Treasury activities;
- Ensure the administrative management of the local staff (payroll, visa’s etc );
- Monitor the performance of the business against the annual budget and long-term business plan;
- Develop financial models and feasibility studies with regards to expansion opportunities;
- Develop, maintain, and where necessary, improve financial systems to facilitate management decision-making;
- Develop relationships with local banks, customers, local authorities and other specific partners;
- Design and implement processes to give business managers the necessary financial data to make decisions and monitor performance;
- Redesign the budgeting process with the changing phases of the project to accurately identify the key business drivers;
- Build finance capability;
- Evaluate and develop finance personnel;
- Support effective development and performance of staff;
- Be the contact person for all HR related matters;
- Follow Group guidelines and policies.

Qualifications
- You possess a master degree in finance, commercial engineering, or in applied economical sciences;
- You have mínimal 10 years of experience as Finance and Administration Manager within a multinational and complex environment;
- You have experience in a project based environment, preferably in the construction industry;
- You are fluent in English and French. Any other language is an asset.
- You are result oriented and are a problem solver;
- You are able to analyze complex issues and significantly improve, change or adapt existing methods;
- You remain focused on goals; delegates, involves and motivates others to achieve common goals;
- You demonstrate ability to lead negotiations in major transactions;
- You are persevering, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial combined with a strong sense of responsibility and flexibility.
- ** You are willing and flexible to work abroad as an expat.**

Additional Information

A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it's about being part of our changing, innovative world, experiencing at first hand the challenging topics we have to face in the coming years. Being a part of the BESIX group is taking part in a very dynamic and entrepreneurial company with ambitious & innovative development plans. We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds, genders, to build the iconic projects of tomorrow. With our purpose of Excel in creating sustainable solution for a better world, we are driving our company forward.

Are you ready to make an impact?

Working at BESIX means getting a lot of interesting benefits:

- An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market, flexible mobility advantages, teleworking, health & group insurance, meal vouchers,.
- A career enhancement programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon
- A dynamic working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions)
- Possibility to work on complex projects both on local as an international environment
- Remain locally anchored for the coming years or dare for an inte