Finance Controlling Manager

recurv; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus system

Fringe benefits

Job summary

recurv in Brussels is seeking a Finance Controlling Manager to optimise cash management, balance sheet reporting, master data governance and internal controls. You will lead a team of 3 and own credit management, cash forecasting and reporting across the Benelux region.

You will oversee credit decisions, set limits, manage cash budgets and drive process improvements, with a focus on liquidity and risk control in a collaborative, cross-functional setup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in external audit, financial controlling or treasury.
• Experience managing a team.
• Strong background in cash forecasting, working capital management and credit analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, ERP systems, financial reporting tools and banking/cash management platforms.
• Excellent communication in English and Dutch/French.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer creditworthiness, set customer credit limits and support credit decisions within policy and authority limits.
• Analyse customer financial statements, risk profiles, exposure and credit ratings to identify and mitigate emerging credit risks.
• Lead monthly Credit Committee meetings, including preparation, facilitation, documentation and follow-up actions.
• Prepare cash budgets and rolling 13-week forecasts, and explain variances against actuals.
• Drive cash-in/cash-out analysis, working capital initiatives, DSO/DPO improvement and cash collection targets across the Benelux region.
• Oversee monthly cash reporting, banking reconciliations, cash positioning and banking partner relationships.
• Champion master data governance, internal controls, reconciliations, audit support, KPI reporting and process improvements.

Skills

Audit/Fin Controlling

Team leadership

Cash forecasting

Working capital management

Credit analysis

Excel skills

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Cash management platforms

English proficiency

Dutch/French proficiency

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Banking platforms

Cash management software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

? HIGHLIGHTS

• Location: Brussels + up to 3 days of homeworking
• Contract type: Permanent
• USP: Take ownership of cash management, credit control and internal controls in a team of 3, including hierarchical people management

? Your Role

As Finance Controlling Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the finance team, ensuring optimised cash management, robust balance sheet reporting, reliable master data and a strong internal control framework. You will lead a team of 3 and act as a key owner across credit management, cash forecasting, accounting controls and reporting.

Your Responsibilities

• Assess customer creditworthiness, set customer credit limits and support credit decisions within policy and authority limits
• Analyse customer financial statements, risk profiles, exposure and credit ratings to identify and mitigate emerging credit risks
• Lead monthly Credit Committee meetings, including preparation, facilitation, documentation and follow-up actions
• Prepare cash budgets and rolling 13-week forecasts, and explain variances against actuals
• Drive cash-in/cash-out analysis, working capital initiatives, DSO/DPO improvement and cash collection targets across the Benelux region
• Oversee monthly cash reporting, banking reconciliations, cash positioning and banking partner relationships
• Champion master data governance, internal controls, reconciliations, audit support, KPI reporting and process improvements

? What We Offer

• A pivotal finance role with direct impact on liquidity, risk management and control discipline
• A complete and attractive salary package, including a company car, bonus system and other fringe benefits
• A permanent position in Brussels with 3 homeworking days
• Team leadership responsibility for 3 finance professionals, with exposure to both junior and senior profiles
• Broad cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Accounting, FP&A and banking partners
• Clear ownership of cash, credit and control processes across a regional scope

? Who You Are

Must-haves

• Proven experience in external audit, financial controlling or treasury. A degree in Finance or Accounting is a strong plus
• Proven experience managing a team
• Strong background in cash forecasting, working capital management and credit analysis
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience using ERP systems, financial reporting tools and banking/cash management platforms
• Excellent communication in English and Dutch/French, including presenting to senior management and working across functions

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with internal control frameworks
• Exposure to a range of companies or environments (multiple legal entities)
• A strong learning mindset and curiosity for process improvement