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CFO

    • Mechelen/Leuven/Gent, Belgium

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategically-minded Finance Business Partner (CFO) to join our team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the senior management team, working closely alongside the CEO and operations Director. He/She will be providing financial insight, analysis, and support to the business domains in financial and legal matters.  

 

Your Responsibilities: 

Financial Strategy & Business Controlling: 

  • Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy to support long-term business objectives. 

  • Oversee financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making. 

  • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis against budgets and forecasts. 

  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive financial and operational efficiency. 

  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across all business units. 

  • Execute and analyze rolling forecasts to proactively steer the business. 

Executive Business Partnering: 

  • Work closely with the CEO and executive leadership team, offering financial insights to support business growth and performance. 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements, cost efficiencies, and revenue growth opportunities. 

  • Drive finance-oriented improvements, including BI reporting tools, automation, and optimization of financial processes. 

Risk Management & Legal: 

  • Ensure compliance with financial (statutory) regulations, company policies, and internal controls. 

  • Identify financial risks and opportunities and propose effective mitigation strategies. 

  • Oversee audits and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. 

  • Participate in the contracting and negotiation process from a legal and finance perspective. 

Performance Management & Strategic Planning: 

  • Monitor and evaluate the financial performance of business units, identifying trends, issues, and areas for improvement. 

  • Provide recommendations for performance improvements and cost-saving initiatives. 

  • Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and high-level decision-making. 

  • Play a key role in strategic initiatives such as M&A activities, business unit expansion, and corporate investments

 

Job requirements

Your Profile: 

  • 8+ years of experience in senior financial leadership roles, preferably within a fast-growing industry. 

  • Strong background in statutory Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 

  • Strong expertise in financial planning, reporting, and risk management. 

  • Proven ability to drive financial strategy and business growth. 

  • Experience in managing investor relations and capital structures. 

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders. 

  • A hands-on, strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset. 

 

Preferred Skills: 

  • Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage. 

  • Project management experience is a plus. 

  • Demonstrated success in driving process improvements and efficiencies. 

 

What We Offer: 

  • A key leadership role in an ambitious and fast-growing company. 

  • The opportunity to shape financial strategy and drive impactful decisions. 

  • A dynamic work environment with room for professional growth and development. 

  • Competitive compensation package, including company car, fuel card, meal vouchers, and performance bonuses

  • Continuous training and development opportunities to build leadership and technical skills. 

Interested? 


Don't hesitate to apply via the link below! 

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