Finance Business Partner Belux - Brussels

The Finance Business Partner BeLux has a key focus on supporting the operational business on a day to day basis while also providing strategic insight to the local board. The role also includes a big involvement into local financial statements, taxes, legal matters as well as internal and external audits.

Client Details

PageGroup was established in the UK in 1976. We're now a FTSE 250 organization with operations in 36 countries, providing recruitment services and career opportunities at a local regional and global level.

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily Finance Business Partnering with the local Managing Director and Board, building strong relationships with the operational business and become a "trusted advisor" to them
• Close monitoring of country performance and strategic analysis of KPIs, financial indicators and external data including competition to spot key trends, insights and opportunities
• Producing analysis and insights e.g., for board packs and other management information to aid the respective stakeholders in running their business
• Oversee and input into the budgeting and forecasting process - liaising with the business to ensure accurate and timely budget submissions
• Undertaking employment cost analysis and review of other areas of spend to maximise efficiency and profitability
• Ownership and responsibility for the full P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash flows of your business
• Ensuring strong processes between the local country operations and the respective SSC / transactional finance teams
• Oversight for any internal or external audit activity required
• Closely work and coordinate with other support functions (Marketing, HR, IT) to ensure best possible outcome for Page
• Other ad-hoc internal and external reporting as required by their businesses
• Coordinate proper facility management in all countries including the search & move to new offices
• Responsible for local activities such as perm and temp payroll teams, local finance systems

Profile

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Judgement

• Able to spot and interpret trends, translating these into actionable recommendations
• Act with the high level of integrity and treats others with respect
• Analyses and presents data appropriately to a variety of audiences
• Good attention to detail and proactively brings topics to the attention of stakeholders

Performance

• Thrives in dynamic environments
• Organised and efficient
• Expresses active engagement with the firm, and demonstrates strong alignment with the organisation's values

Interpersonal skills

• Ability to influence change at board level
• Able to work and build relationships across function and country
• Effective and clear communicator

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years of experience in audit (Big 4 company is a strong plus)
• 2-3 years of experience in similar Finance related function (Controlling, FP&A)
• First experiences in presentation/participation in board meetings
• Experience in the recruitment industry is a strong plus
• Master in Business Administration or similar
• Fluent in Dutch and French

Job Offer

• Attractive remuneration package
• Flexibility around working hours and homeoffice
• Company car
• Very good work environment
• High involvement in strategic topics and decisions
• Strong team of peers that work as a team and support each other