Finance Business Partner - NL/EN

Michael Page; Evere; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Finance Business Partner to support the Finance Director in Brussels. You will be the trusted advisor to all departments, shaping budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis while driving process improvements.

You will partner with operational teams to translate financial insights into actionable recommendations, building a more structured and professional finance function within an internationally backed, locally strong organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Controlling, Finance Business Partnering, or a similar finance role.
• Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic and hands-on mindset.
• Comfortable working in an environment where not everything is already structured.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Genuine interest in process optimization and business improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP and reporting tools.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Act as the main finance point of contact for all business departments.
• Partner with operational managers to support decision-making and improve business performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Deliver meaningful reporting and performance analysis to management.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial and operational processes.
• Drive improvements in reporting tools, data quality, and business intelligence capabilities.
• Support the implementation of more efficient ways of working across the organization.
• Work on strategic and ad hoc projects alongside the Finance Director.
• Build bridges between finance and operations, ensuring financial insights are translated into actionable business recommendations.
• Contribute to the long-term professionalization and structuring of the finance function.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial planning

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Business partnering

Process improvement

Data analysis

SAP

Excel

Dutch (Fluent)

English (Fluent)

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

• Become the Right Hand to the Finance Director
• Help Shape the Future of the Business

Are you looking for a role where you can go beyond reporting and truly influence the way a business operates?Our client is a company with a strong local footprint and the backing of a leading international group. Operating in a traditional, relationship-driven environment, the company is now entering a phase of modernization, process improvement, and organizational development.To support this journey, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner who will act as a trusted advisor to the business, a key contact for all departments, and the right hand to the Finance Director.This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys autonomy, likes to challenge the status quo, and wants to play a central role in driving continuous improvement.

As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with both operational and management teams, providing financial insights that support strategic and day-to-day decision-making.You will be expected to bring structure, improve ways of working, and help the business evolve towards more efficient processes and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main finance point of contact for all business departments.
• Partner with operational managers to support decision-making and improve business performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Deliver meaningful reporting and performance analysis to management.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial and operational processes.
• Drive improvements in reporting tools, data quality, and business intelligence capabilities.
• Support the implementation of more efficient ways of working across the organization.
• Work on strategic and ad hoc projects alongside the Finance Director.
• Build bridges between finance and operations, ensuring financial insights are translated into actionable business recommendations.
• Contribute to the long-term professionalization and structuring of the finance function.

The Successful Applicant

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Controlling, Finance Business Partnering, or a similar finance role.
• Strong analytical skills combined with a pragmatic and hands-on mindset.
• Comfortable working in an environment where not everything is already structured.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Genuine interest in process optimization and business improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP and reporting tools.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (mandatory).

What's On Offer

• A highly visible position with direct exposure to senior management.
• A genuine Finance Business Partner role with significant influence on business decisions.
• The opportunity to modernize processes and leave a tangible footprint on the organization.
• A close working relationship with the Finance Director, offering excellent learning and development opportunities.
• A human-sized company culture combined with the stability and resources of an international group.
• A role with long-term growth potential and future career opportunities.
• A competitive gross salary in line with your experience accompanied with extra-legal advantages including a company car.
• Offices located in Evere (Brussels).