Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Michael Page

Brussels, Belgium

I am recruiting for a Director of Finance for a non-profit, membership organisation based in Brussels.

This is a new role for the organisation. After a period of financial difficulty, it is seeking someone who is highly motivated to use their in-depth knowledge to support their efforts in building a better future; with the skills, experience and leadership to reach its financial objectives.

Your responsibilities will involve:

• Financial planning and tracking;
• Ensure that the organisation is compliant with all relevant laws and regulations, including those related to corporate governance and financial reporting;
• Ensure that the organisation’s statutory registers and tax filings are up-to-date and accurate;
• Support the organisation and provide processes, frameworks and structures to ensure that the organisation is compliant with all grant agreements;
• Manage the preparation and distribution of AGM and Conseil d’Administration meeting agendas, provide monthly/quarterly financial reports, minutes, and other documentation;
• Maintain an effective governance framework and oversee the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements;
• Act as the point of contact with the accountants and auditors;
• Provide advice and support to the organisation, Conseil d’Administration and the membership to ensure they receive timely and accurate information to make informed decisions;
• Support the President and management committee with the implementation of the organisation’s financial and strategic objectives;
• To work with the President, management committee and Conseil d’Administration towards establishing a long term sustainable future for the organisation, so that it can better manage financial ebbs and flows;
• Support the decision processes and writing of bids and proposals with a view to managing future resourcing and risks.

You will have:

• Senior or leadership role with full financial responsibilities, including line management;
• Horizon or similar EU Commission grant management;
• Budgeting, structuring and management of uncertain income flows;
• Working in a project-based environment;
• Working in a hybrid environment where many team members work remotely, and the online, digital working culture that comes with it, using various collaborative tools and platforms;
• Operational financial and resource management, including (but not limited to):
  • Cashflow, forecasting and accounting standards;
  • Tax and capital management;
  • Familiarity with managing different funding revenue streams such as multiple grants, multiple grant/philanthropic bodies, local government funding and commercial work.
• Systems building and operating model, including (but not limited to):
  • Payroll across jurisdictions;
  • Annual reporting to the board;
  • Quarterly reporting to the management team.

This is a one-year contract and working three days per week paying a competitive package depending on applicants skills and experience.

If you are interested in finding out more please contact [email protected].