Systems Business Finance Controller
Drive financial performance in a complex project and systems environment
Business Finance Controller
Ukkel, Brussels
Projects & Systems business
What you'll do
- Partner with Sales, Tendering, Project Management, and Operations teams to drive business performance and profitability.
- Act as the Finance Subject Matter Expert for bids, tenders, quotations, and major customer projects.
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making and ensure a single source of truth.
- Monitor project performance, margins, and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Challenge and influence business decisions to maximize profitability and value creation.
- Support process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives within Finance.
- Build strong relationships across the organization based on trust, credibility, and business understanding.
What we're looking for
3-5+ years
Business Finance, Project Controlling, Commercial Finance, Audit, Consulting
Fluent in English, French or Dutch
is a plus.
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- Experience in project, systems, infrastructure, engineering, automation, energy, or capital-intensive businesses.
- Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and business partnering skills.
- Understanding of project-based business models, including tenders, bids, project profitability, and P&L management.
- Experience within multinational organizations is preferred.
- Background in Big Four, consulting, or finance roles supporting project portfolios is considered an asset.
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