Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Acolad

Brussels, Belgium

Main Purpose

We’re looking for a Finance Manager to join our team in Belgium. As manager of the local finance team, you will play a pivotal role in leading the local finance functions and supporting the operations throughout the region.

Main Responsibilities

• Take ultimate responsibility for the financial accounts including P&L and Balance Sheet: Prepare and review the monthly accounts, supervise the accounting operations and provide support to ASSC team, collaborate closely with FP&A team on performance analysis;
• Take ultimate accountability for the cash collection, work closely with ASSC team and local PM/Sales Team to ensure reasonable DSO and healthy AR Ageing Balance;
• Play a key role in the collaboration between local team and ASSC, strengthen the communication to ensure timely and accurate financial operations;
• Manage all tax filings and declarations;
• Lead the annual audit in Belgium, and support group audit;
• Manage the local finance team, upholding Acolad cultural values and promoting an environment of support, development, and leadership;
• Identify opportunities for growth, improvement and efficiencies in the finance discipline;
• Continually review systems, processes, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to suggest ways to minimize loss, enhance controls, and improve profitability;
• Maintain, review and monitor internal controls and ensure the implementation of Gorup’s policies and procedures;
• Provide relevant financial insight and support to the local leadership team and participate in key meetings;
• Participate actively in Group’s projects and ad hoc assignments.

Requirements

Educational Background

• Master’s degree in Finance.

Professional Experience

• Over 5 years of proven experience in Finance:
  • Ideally started in an audit firm;
  • Followed by a role in financial control within an international group.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of local tax requisites;
• Solid understanding of audit processes;
• Autonomous and proactive, with a strong team-player mindset;
• Excellent ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload;
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills;
• Good accounting knowledge;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• Good command of PowerPoint;
• Good knowledge of SAP.

Languages

• Fluent in English.