Finance Manager

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global); Luik; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Private health insurance

Other benefits

Résumé du poste

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) presents a senior Finance Manager opportunity for a leading international logistics services organisation. reporting to the local CEO, you will lead an eight-strong finance team, own the full accounting cycle, and drive commercial insight, governance and continuous improvement across the function.

This role requires a university degree in Accounting or Finance with professional qualifications (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CPA), 10+ years of financial leadership, IFRS

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or Finance or related field; ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent qualification.
• 10+ years of experience in financial management with leadership of a finance or accounting team.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with ability to analyse performance and support decision-making.
• Strong understanding of IFRS principles, financial reporting and controls.
• Experience with financial consolidation and performance management.
• Knowledge of local and cross-border VAT, tax and statutory requirements.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills; proactive and improvement-driven.
• Professional level English, both written and verbal.

Responsabilités

• Lead and oversee the entity's finance function with strong leadership of the Finance team.
• Act as a financial partner to the CEO and senior management, providing analysis and recommendations.
• Drive financial performance, cost efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Oversee financial reporting and performance management for timely/monthly/quarterly/annual reporting.
• Manage revenue, receivables, payables, cash flow, GL, taxation and financial controls.
• Ensure governance and compliance including audits and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee working capital, credit management and cash flow.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and Head Office on projects.

Connaissances

Leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Formation

University degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent

Outils

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

IFRS knowledge

Description du poste

About the company:

We are helping our client, an established international logistics services organisation with over 25 years of experience. The organisation continues to grow its international operations and strengthen its position within the European market.

About the role:

This is a key leadership position with responsibility for the full finance function of a significant entity within the organisation, reporting directly to the local CEO and leading an established team of eight. The Finance Manager will act as a key financial partner to the business, providing commercial insight, supporting decision-making and driving improvements in financial performance, controls and processes. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function, influence the wider business and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the entity's finance function, providing strong leadership to the Finance team and ensuring effective financial management, controls and continuous improvement.
• Act as a key financial partner to the CEO and senior management, providing analysis, insights and recommendations to support commercial and operational decision-making, and challenging assumptions where appropriate.
• Drive financial performance and cost efficiency, analysing business performance, revenue, costs and operational metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting the business in achieving its objectives.
• Oversee financial reporting and performance management, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to Head Office and providing clear visibility of financial performance.
• Manage the full accounting and finance cycle, including revenue, receivables, payables, cash flow, banking, general ledger, taxation and financial controls.
• Ensure strong financial governance and compliance, including statutory requirements, taxation, audits, internal controls and applicable regulatory obligations.
• Oversee working capital and credit management, ensuring effective management of receivables, payables, cash flow and credit risk.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including operational teams, auditors, banks, suppliers, customers and Head Office, and contribute to relevant business projects and initiatives.

Requirements:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent qualification.
• 10+ years of experience in financial management, including leadership of a finance or accounting team.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to analyse performance and support business decision-making.
• Strong understanding of accounting and IFRS principles, financial reporting and controls.
• Experience with financial consolidation and performance management.
• Knowledge of local and cross-border VAT, tax and statutory requirements.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to take initiative, challenge where appropriate and drive continuous improvement.
• Professional level English, both written and verbal.

What the company offers:

A senior Finance leadership role within a growing international organisation, with excellent opportunities for continued professional development. The company offers a competitive compensation package including a company car, private health insurance and other benefits.