Finance Manager
About the Role
As Finance Operations Manager, you are responsible for the day-to-day financial management of a group of companies in Belgium and the Netherlands, some of which operate internationally.
You lead a team of two accountants and report directly to the CFO. Within a lean organizational structure, you will also be in direct contact with the CEO for selected files and strategic topics.
The financial strategy is defined in close collaboration with the CFO; your primary focus is strong operational execution, financial control, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting & Closing
Lead and support two accountants in daily accounting operations
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
Prepare and review statutory annual accounts (BE GAAP and NL GAAP)
Prepare group consolidation (BE GAAP and IFRS)
Perform intercompany eliminations
Contribute to the optimization and standardization of closing processes
2. Group Reporting & Consolidation
Prepare monthly group reporting in collaboration with the CFO
Support consolidated reporting under BE GAAP and IFRS
Collaborate with external auditors (future-oriented responsibility)
Potential evolution toward US GAAP reporting
Act as key contact for auditors and external financial stakeholders
3. Tax & Compliance
Oversee tax compliance (VAT, corporate income tax, intrastat, etc.)
Coordinate with external tax advisors when required
Monitor and document transfer pricing
Ensure compliance with accounting and tax regulations in Belgium and the Netherlands
4. Cash Flow & Financial Control
Manage and monitor cash flow planning
Support budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with the CFO
Provide project reporting and financial analysis
Identify risks and improvement opportunities
5. Payroll (Limited HR Scope)
Prepare monthly payroll in cooperation with external payroll providers (Belgium & Netherlands)
Review and post payroll entries in the accounting system
Act as internal contact for payroll-related administrative matters
What Makes This Role Unique
Direct reporting line to the CFO
Exposure to group-level finance in a cross-border context
Active involvement in consolidation and future IFRS/US GAAP reporting
Close collaboration with executive management
Opportunity to further build and professionalize financial processes