Financial Controller – Consolidation

Function

As Financial Controller – Consolidation You will be responsible for the financial consolidation of the entire group and will act as a link between accounting, reporting and the various stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include, amongst other things:

• Co-ordinating the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings at group level.
• Ensuring the correct consolidation of all companies, including joint ventures and partnerships.
• Monitoring and reconciling intercompany transactions and balances.
• Analysing and explaining differences between group companies.
• Harmonising and optimising accounting policies and consolidation processes.
• Developing solutions to complex accounting issues such as goodwill, provisions and acquisitions.
• Preparing reliable consolidated reports for the CFO, the board and management.
• Preparing audit files and acting as the point of contact for external auditors.
• To play an active part in the further automation and optimisation of consolidation and reporting processes.
• To ensure the quality, consistency and reliability of financial data within the group.

You will report directly to the Head of Financial Controlling and will be given the opportunity to play an active part in further professionalising the finance department.

Profile

For this role, we are looking for an analytical finance professional who is keen to take ownership and thrives on complex financial challenges.

• A Master’s degree in Finance, Accountancy or an economics-related subject.
• At least five years’ relevant experience in audit, management accounting or group consolidation.
• Experience in the consolidation of multiple companies.
• A strong knowledge of BE GAAP; knowledge of IFRS would be a great asset.
• Experience with consolidation tools would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail.
• A structured and process-based approach to work.
• Critical-thinking and solution-oriented.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Hands-on and willing to actively contribute ideas for improvements.

If you don’t yet fully recognise some of the points above in your own experience, but this challenge does appeal to you, please feel free to get in touch with us. We’d be happy to explore the possibilities with you.

Organisation

Our client is a well-established player in the Belgian infrastructure sector and carries out projects on a daily basis that have a direct impact on society. These include telecoms networks, electromechanical installations, rail infrastructure, tunnel lighting, street lighting and other turnkey technical projects.

Thanks to a combination of technical expertise, entrepreneurial spirit and a family-oriented corporate culture, the organisation continues to grow year on year. Employees are given trust, responsibility and the opportunity to develop further within a stable company where collaboration is key.

Offer

You’ll be joining an innovative and financially sound company where you’ll have a significant impact on the organisation’s continued growth.

In addition, you can count on:

• An attractive remuneration package tailored to your experience.
• Company car with a fuel card.
• Group and hospitalisation insurance.
• Eco-vouchers.
• Laptop and smartphone.
• 12 ADV days in addition to the statutory holiday entitlement.
• Possibility of two days' work from home per week.
• Flexible working hours.
• A comprehensive training programme and opportunities for further career development.
• A supportive working environment where collaboration, entrepreneurship and professional expertise are key.

Are you ready to put your expertise in consolidation to good use within an ambitious and growing organisation? If so, we’d love to meet you.