Business Controller

Job description

We are seeking a Business Controller (with some travel, mainly in Flanders and sometimes in Wallonia) for our financial department based in Brussels.

Your mission

Working as a Business Controller for the financial department of ENGIE Axima, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

·  working mainly for the Proximity Division (Axima, ISB, Thermoco and Vandewalle) you will be supporting the Division Manager and his/her assistants. You will set targets, monitor, challenge and manage the financial data assigned to you:
·  you will set the budget and medium-term plan (MTP) in close contact with the division's managers and the financial unit
·  you will establish, monitor and analyse the monthly results of the division's units/departments (per activity) and consolidate analytical data in monthly and quarterly reports, which will be sent to BU Benelux
·  you will perform budget control for each unit/department/business activity and recommend the best course of action
·  you will organise monthly meetings to discuss the results with the division's managers to arrive at a deeper understanding of how the business is evolving and how this translates in the financial results
·  you will organise periodic assessments for projects in your activity sphere
·  you will lead work on EBIT (Earnings Before Interest & Taxes), the operating fund, and cash and risk management for units in your activity sphere and inform the people involved of the management actions required
·  you will support the division in its decision-making tasks by drafting specialised reports
·  you will be the contact person for both internal and external auditors for the outcome of projects in your activity sphere
·  you will ensure that the financial control rules of ENGIE BU Benelux & ENGIE Axima are implemented and followed
·  more generally speaking:
·  you will coordinate with the other financial departments and BU Benelux for any ad hoc requests in your scope; you are the first point of contact for all financial requests related to your activity sphere
·  you will promote best practices among the other business controllers and the team to improve operational efficiency
·  you will come up with ideas to improve the financial performance of your units, reduce costs, and optimise processes
·  you will put forward ideas, design and implement dashboards (profitability checking for the division/unit/apartment/activity) with your Business Control colleagues and other ENGIE Axima departments

Your Profile

·  you hold a master's degree in finance or economics, and you have at least five years' experience in a similar post
·  you are especially interested in operational activities and particularly the world of B2B services. Knowledge of the building industry and accounting principles of contracts/projects would be an advantage
·  you are familiar with MS office, especially Excel (macros, dynamic tables). Knowledge of reporting tools, such as Power BI is a plus
·  knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, Navision, SAP or another ERP is a plus
·  you are independent, adaptable and know how to manage your priorities in order to meet deadlines
·  you are a good multi-tasker, flexible, diplomatic and a good communicator, who knows how to be persuasive
·  you enjoy working in a team, and have good social skills and a friendly attitude
·  you are meticulous, punctual and deliver work of a high standard
·  you are passionate about improving processes
·  you are a native Dutch speaker and have a good working knowledge of French or are perfectly bilingual. A knowledge of English would be an advantage

ENGIE Axima offers you

·  you are part of a healthy and strong company within ENGIE
·  you work in a team that considers technology and professional knowledge of paramount importance
·  you choose a responsible position where you can develop your skills further in a technical and exciting working environment
·  you receive a competitive salary in accordance with your education and experience, supplemented by extra-legal benefits

Your HR contact: Stéphanie

Work place: Brussels

Additional Information
·  Posting Date: Jan 24, 2020