Business Controller Corporate

TRACTEBEL; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

32 days of holidays with the option to buy 5 extra days

Résumé du poste

TRACTEBEL in Brussels is looking for a Business Controller to provide financial governance and optimize structure costs across the Business Unit. This role involves financial reporting, analysis of performance, and collaboration with various stakeholders in an international context.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, 5–7 years of experience in financial controlling, and fluency in French and English. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in financial controlling, financial management, audit or advisory roles.
• Strong expertise in Excel including complex pivot tables.
• Comfortable working with large sets of financial data and turning them into insights.

Responsabilités

• Own the end-to-end financial steering of structure costs across the BU.
• Deliver clear, decision-oriented analysis of monthly performance.
• Produce executive-level reporting and communication for BU Management.

Connaissances

Financial controlling

Analytical skills

Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot)

Fluency in French and English

SAP S/4HANA (FI/CO)

Formation

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field

Outils

Power BI

Description du poste

Overview

As a Business Controller, you act as the single point of accountability for the financial steering, governance and optimization of Tractebel’s structure costs at Business Unit level. Beyond financial reporting, the role is fundamentally about turning structure costs into a controllable performance lever, supporting senior management decision making, ensuring robustness, transparency and discipline in a complex, international environment, and operating at the intersection of Business Areas, Support Functions, Executive Management and ENGIE Group with high exposure and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Structure cost single point of accountability:

• Own the end-to-end financial steering of structure costs across the BU.
• Deliver clear, decision-oriented analysis of monthly performance, deviations, and trends versus budget, prior periods and objectives.
• Identify structural risks, inefficiencies and savings opportunities, explain their drivers, and translate them into concrete management options.

Financial steering : Forecasting, Budget & Business Partnering:

• Lead the structure cost forecasting, including Annual Budget and Medium Term Plan (MTP), by animating high-level financial dialogue with Business Areas and Support Functions.
• Challenge assumptions, synthesize financial and operational information, and contribute to the definition of BU targets.
• Drive structured action plans, ensure disciplined execution follow-up, and provide clear, synthetic status reporting to Management.

Governance, data integrity & compliance:

• Guarantee the reliability, consistency and auditability of structure cost actuals and forecasts.
• Guarantee coherence, quality, and compliance of financial data, in line with internal financial policies and external standards (IFRS).
• Ensure the quality and consistency of intercompany flows, allocations and reinvoicing mechanisms within Tractebel and with ENGIE Group.
• Act as owner of structure cost governance including integrity of WBS structure, KPIs, dashboards, allocation logic, drivers.

Executive Reporting & Performance Management:

• Produce executive-level reporting and communication, synthesizing actuals, Budget, and MTP outlooks for BU Management and the ENGIE Group.
• Perform high-impact ad hoc analyses to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Translate financial analysis into clear narratives, options and recommendations.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Act as a trusted finance partner within a complex, international organization, collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Deliver ad hoc strategic analyses upon Executive Management request.
• Contribute to finance community engagement, including knowledge sharing and preparation of ad hoc training or communication materials.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in financial controlling, financial management, audit or advisory roles.
• Strong expertise in Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, complex pivot tables).
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA (FI/CO); Power BI is an asset.
• Solid understanding of accounting, financial governance, forecasting and performance management.
• Fluency in French and English. Dutch is a plus.
• Highly analytical, structured and detail oriented.
• Comfortable working with large sets of financial data and turning them into clear, decision-oriented insights.
• A strong communicator, able to synthesize complex information and interact confidently with senior management.
• Autonomous, proactive and reliable, with a strong sense of accountability.
• Collaborative and able to thrive in an international, multicultural environment.
• Driven by continuous improvement and motivated to create tangible impact at Business Unit and Group level.

What We Offer

• Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It’s an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.
• We actively support the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.
• We offer a competitive salary package including representation allowances, double paid holidays, meal vouchers, eco cheques, bonuses, hospitalization insurance, PC purchase plan, ENGIE stock options, and more.
• Our mobility plans are customizable to your needs, including a company car, train pass, bike lease, or combinations thereof. You can also swap your company car for the flexible and tax-friendly Belgian Mobility Budget.
• Flexible, hybrid arrangements enable working from home (2–3 days per week), on-site or on the go or even part-time. Tractebel participates in your home office expenses, through advantageous purchase programs and generous contributions to your internet and mobile plans.
• Holidays: 32 days with the opportunity to buy 5 extra days.
• We celebrate our successes and have fun by organizing team sports, afterworks, team-building activities, our annual party, and more.

Legal & Equal Opportunity Statement

Tractebel and ENGIE Group are committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants and remain dedicated to an inclusive workplace.