Business Consultant

ACEN; Kontich; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car

Insurance

FIP plan

Job summary

ACEN is seeking a Business Consultant Data Protection to join our team in Belgium. The role focuses on helping clients translate business and compliance needs into actionable policies and roadmaps, with emphasis on GDPR, ISO27001, and related frameworks.

You will lead workshops with Legal, HR, Finance, and Operations, collaborate with technical consultants, and develop business cases to demonstrate ROI and strategic value. A hybrid working arrangement and occasional travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience or strong interest in data governance, compliance and change management
• Familiarity with Microsoft compliance/security platforms (Purview, Information Protection, DLP) is a plus
• Excellent communication, able to make complex ideas accessible to diverse audience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to switch between high-level strategy and practical implementation
• Passionate about security and data protection, adaptable mindset
• Comfortable working independently and in a hybrid environment
• Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a plus)
• Willingness to travel occasionally for stakeholder meetings or workshops

Responsibilities

• Support clients and strategic advisors in defining and translating business and compliance requirements into actionable policies and change roadmaps
• Facilitate data governance and compliance framework adoption, audit readiness, and policy establishment (GDPR, NIS2, ISO27001)
• Lead stakeholder workshops (Legal, HR, Finance, Operations) and design awareness campaigns, adoption plans, and training programs
• Collaborate with technical consultants to align business objectives with solution design and configuration
• Contribute to building business cases and ROI analyses to help stakeholders understand value and strategic impact

Skills

Data governance

Compliance

Change management

Stakeholder workshops

Communication

Analytical skills

Dutch

English

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Information Protection

DLP

Job description

ACEN is a leading provider of comprehensive cybersecurity solutions in Belgium, offering businesses of all sizes and industries the protection they need against cyber threats. Our team of experts brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, providing tailored solutions that address the specific needs of each customer. We are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest threats and technologies, ensuring that our customers are always one step ahead of potential security breaches. We take pride in being approachable and responsive to our customers, offering unparalleled customer support and a personalized approach to cybersecurity.

At this moment we are looking for a Business Consultant Data Protection to join our group!

Task

• sSupport clients and strategic advisors in defining and translating business and compliance requirements into actionable policies and change roadmaps
• .Facilitate data governance and compliance framework (e.g., GDPR, NIS2, ISO27001) adoption, audit readiness, and policy establishment
• .Lead stakeholder workshops (Legal, HR, Finance, Operations) and design awareness campaigns, adoption plans, and training programs
• .Collaborate with technical consultants to align business objectives with solution design and configuration
• .Contribute to building business cases and ROI analyses to help stakeholders understand the value and strategic impact

.Profi

• leDemonstrable experience or strong interest in data governance, compliance, and change management, particularly in a technology-contex
• t.Familiarity with Microsoft compliance/security platforms (like Microsoft Purview, Information Protection, DLP) is a plu
• s.Excellent communication, able to make complex ideas accessible to diverse audience
• s.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to jump between high-level strategy and practical implementatio
• n.Passionate about security and data protection, with a creative and adaptable mindse
• t.Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in hybrid environment
• s.Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a plus
• ).Willingness to travel occasionally for stakeholder meetings or workshop

What we o

fferSalary pac

kageCompetitive salary package with lots of fringe benefits such as car, insurance, FIP plan,... or the possibility of starting as a freelan

placeWe offer a flexible hybrid working environment, giving you the freedom to work from home, in the office or at the client's premises, allowing you to strike a good work-life bal

ance.Challenging and Engagin

g WorkEngage in interesting and demanding tasks that allow you to fully utilize and expand your technical ta

lents.Training opport

unitiesWe offer extensive training opportunities so that you can continuously grow and develop your skills, both through online and on-site tr

aining.Work-Life

BalanceWe prioritize a good work-life balance with flexible hours and a hybrid wo