Business Controller

Solora BV; Merelbeke-Melle; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Eco-vouchers

Hospitalization insurance

Pension plan

CAO90 bonus scheme

Company car with charging card

Bicycle lease option

29 days leave (20 statutory + 9 ADV)

Work from home after onboarding

Job summary

Solora BV is seeking a Business Controller to monitor financial performance across projects and activities in Belgium. You will translate data into actionable insights, collaborate with Finance and operations, and drive improvements in processes and reporting. You will report to the CFO and work with a small finance team.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or related field and 2–5 years’ experience are preferred. Excellent Excel skills and ERP familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in finance, economics, or business administration.
• 2–5 years of experience in controlling, auditing, accounting, or financial analysis.
• Proficient in Excel; ERP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly closings and verify financial data accuracy.
• Prepare management reports and explain variances.
• Contribute to budgets, forecasts, and projections.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Finance knowledge

English proficiency

Dutch fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in finance/economics/business administration

Tools

Exact Online

Odoo

Job description

Since 2014, Solora has been building a sustainable energy future. We design, build, and manage industrial solar installations in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France, and with more than 80 employees, we have grown into a recognized player in the sector.

Our customers rely on us to take care of every aspect of their energy journey: from solar energy and storage (BESS) to energy management (EMS).

As a Business Controller with 2 to 5 years of experience in controlling, audit, or accounting, you’ll closely monitor the financial performance of our projects and activities. To do this, you’ll collaborate with colleagues in Finance and with various operational teams. You’ll translate financial and non-financial data into clear analyses and concrete insights that help the organization make informed decisions.

Drawing on your background, you’ll identify opportunities for improvement in figures and processes. You’ll investigate variances, contribute ideas for practical solutions, and help further professionalize our financial operations step by step. You’ll also have the freedom to take initiative and further develop your expertise.

This role gives you a broad perspective on the organization and allows you to grow in both financial analysis and business partnering.

You’ll report to the CFO, who will guide you in your continued development, and work closely with the finance team of three colleagues.

Your responsibilities:

• You’ll support monthly and periodic closings and help verify the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• You prepare management reports, analyze the results, and clearly explain significant variances.
• You will contribute to budgets, forecasts, and financial projections and monitor their implementation.
• You will analyze the income statement and balance sheet and delve into the financial performance of projects and business activities.
• You monitor working capital, cost of goods sold, project costs, and margins; identify areas for attention; and propose improvement actions.
• You assist with preparations for the external audit and ensure the timely and accurate submission of the requested information.
• You monitor relevant KPIs, identify trends, and translate your analyses into clear recommendations.
• You will conduct ad hoc analyses on topics such as pricing, margins, and profitability.
• You actively contribute ideas on improving and automating financial processes and reporting.
• hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, or business administration, or have equivalent experience.
• preferably have two to five years of relevant experience in controlling, auditing, accounting, or financial analysis.
• have experience with reporting and, preferably, with budgeting and forecasting as well.
• are proficient in Excel; experience with Exact Online, Odoo, or another ERP system is a plus.
• have strong analytical skills, work with precision, and can clearly structure and explain financial information.
• You are curious about the business, ask targeted questions, and enjoy figuring out what lies behind the numbers.
• Take responsibility for your work, dare to take the initiative, and reach out in a timely manner when support is needed.
• You communicate effectively and enjoy collaborating with colleagues both within and outside of Finance.
• You speak Dutch fluently and have a good command of English.

Solora selects candidates exclusively based on competencies and objective criteria, regardless of gender, age, background, or other personal characteristics. We practice equal pay for equivalent positions.

Solora...

• offers a varied role with opportunities to take on responsibility and learn new skills within an organization where expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, energy, and loyalty are key.
• We are offering a full-time, permanent contract with a 39.5-hour workweek.
• We offer you a workspace at our office in Merelbeke-Melle, with the option to work from home after your onboarding period.
• We offer an attractive gross salary, depending on your relevant experience, skills, and education.
• We supplement your salary with an attractive package of fringe benefits, such as meal vouchers, eco-vouchers, hospitalization insurance, a pension plan, and the CAO90 bonus scheme.
• We provide you with an electric company car, including a charging card, and the option to lease a bicycle.
• provides an attractive leave policy of 29 days: 20 statutory leave days, supplemented by 9 ADV days to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Supports your professional development through mentorship from experienced colleagues and internal and external training programs.

Solar Parks Under Maintenance and Monitoring

1200 +

MWp under maintenance and monitoring

250000

Installed solar panels

100

MWp installed

The Perfect Work Environment

At Solora, we strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels at home. We believe in working together as a team to deliver the best possible results for our customers.

Do you have a question, want to think through a project together, or simply explore what's possible? Get in touch, we're happy to think along with you.