Senior Financial Controller

Il y a 2 semaines

Leuven, Flanders, Belgique QAELUM Temps plein
Tasks and responsibilities Strategic financial reporting & insights
• Deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting packages to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Translate complex data into actionable insights that drive business performance
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor the company’s current financial status in real-time Transaction readiness & corporate strategy
• Lead the preparation for future strategic events
• Structure and manage the financial data, ensuring the company’s financials are always presentable
• Act as an advisor during investment rounds or transaction discussions Public funding & grant management
• Proactively identify relevant local and international grants
• Structure grant applications to maximize success rates
• Efficiently organize the accountability and auditing processes for public funds to ensure compliance Core financial responsibilities
• Oversee financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Optimize the company’s capital structure and manage banking/investor relationships
• Ensure rigorous internal controls and compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements Qualifications
• You hold a master’s degree in financial management or equivalent degree with 10 years in a relevant position
• You have a proven track record as a Financial controller, ideally within a high-growth scale-up environment
• M&A

experience:
You have been through a transaction before; a successful sale, or a significant funding round
• Timing is as critical as accuracy to you; you recognize that delayed insights are missed opportunities. You value accuracy but move with the speed of the business
• You can explain a complex P&L to a creative team and a complex technical roadmap to a potential investor
• You are calm under pressure and a trusted partner when it comes to financial ethics