Consolidation Manager (or Expert) - Walloon Brabant

Michael Page International (Belgium); Mont-Saint-Guibert; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Mobility budget

Bonus

Meal vouchers

Group insurance

Hospitalization insurance

32 days holiday

Group exposure

Résumé du poste

Michael Page International (Belgium) is seeking a Consolidation & Group Reporting Manager (or Expert) for a European industrial group with an international footprint. You will lead consolidation under IFRS, ensure the accuracy of group accounts, and act as the main liaison with external auditors.

You will drive harmonisation of accounting practices, build reporting structures and dashboards, and support M&A activities.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of experience in Consolidation within an international context.
• Strong IFRS expertise and ability to handle complex accounting topics.
• Rigorous, analytical and comfortable with tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication with the ability to influence stakeholders across countries.
• Fluent in English (French is a plus).

Responsabilités

• Steer the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation under IFRS.
• Ensure quality and completeness of consolidated accounts (eliminations, minority interests, acquisitions/divestments).
• Lead the preparation of the group's statutory financial statements and quarterly reporting.
• Act as main point of contact for external auditors.
• Participate in the migration to a new consolidation system (currently HFM).
• Develop reporting structures, dashboards and closing-process improvements.
• Support M&A activities (PPA, integration, system setup).
• Collaborate closely with FP&A, treasury and local accounting teams.
• Possibility to manage one consolidation analyst (depending on experience).

Connaissances

IFRS

Consolidation

Group reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical

Communication

English fluency

Formation

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA/ACCA (asset)

Description du poste

• Lead the consolidation and reporting function at Group level
• 40 entities to consolidate in IFRS

About Our Client

A European industrial group operating in multiple countries is reinforcing its Group Finance structure and is hiring a Consolidation & Group Reporting Manager (or Expert).

The group works with complex operations, numerous entities and a strong international footprint, requiring robust reporting frameworks and high-quality consolidated financials.

Their offices are located in Walloon Brabant.

Job Description

You will lead the consolidation and reporting function, oversee IFRS compliance and safeguard the accuracy, consistency and timeliness of group accounts. As a key advisor to senior finance leadership, you will drive harmonisation of accounting practices and continuous improvement of the consolidation environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Steer the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation under IFRS
• Ensure quality and completeness of consolidated accounts (eliminations, minority interests, acquisitions/divestments…)
• Lead the preparation of the group's statutory financial statements and quarterly reporting
• Act as main point of contact for external auditors
• Participate to the migration to a new consolidation system (currently HFM)
• Develop reporting structures, dashboards and closing-process improvements
• Support M&A activities (PPA, integration, system setup)
• Collaborate closely with FP&A, treasury and local accounting teams
• Possibility to manage one consolidation analyst (depending on experience).

The Successful Applicant

• Master's degree in Finance/Accounting; professional qualification (CPA, ACCA…) is an asset
• 6-12 years of experience in Consolidation within an international context
• Strong IFRS expertise and ability to handle complex accounting topics
• Rigorous, analytical and comfortable with tight deadlines
• Excellent communication with the ability to influence stakeholders across countries
• Fluent in English (French is a plus).

What's on Offer

Our client offers a complete salary package in line with your experience.

In this role, you will have an impact on the Group finance activities and will be the first employee of the Belgian office.

• Competitive gross salary (paid 13,92 months)
• Company car or mobility budget
• Bonus
• Net allowances
• Meal vouchers
• Group insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• 32 days holiday
• Group exposure

Candidates une management company / freelance status can't be considered for this role.

AKA / Consolidation / Reporting / IFRS / IAS / Industry / Group Controlling