Finance Supervisor – Global Travel & Compliance

United Airlines; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Localized benefits

Job summary

United Airlines in Belgium is seeking a Finance Supervisor to oversee the Belgium Finance Office, ensuring compliant and efficient payroll, tax, and financial processes. You will coordinate monthly close, forecasts, and cash flow while driving process improvements to reduce manual work.

The role requires 2–4 years in accounting, fluency in English, French, and Dutch, and a strong Excel/Oracle/Hyperion background. Local terms apply with a competitive base salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Accounting Certification.
• At least 2-4 years of experience in accounting.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to explain variances, identify issues, and support informed decision-making.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coach employees and collaborate across functions.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Oracle, Hyperion, reporting and workflow tools, and the responsible use of AI tools.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Belgium for any employer without sponsorship.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Fluent in French, both written and verbal.
• Fluent in Dutch, both written and verbal.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Belgium Finance Office, including team coordination, support, and timely delivery.
• Oversee monthly payroll, social security, taxes, salary payments, HR records, leave controls, and pension and welfare reviews.
• Manage month-end close activities, including accruals, adjustments, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, cash-flow forecasts, and monthly cash book.
• Oversee VAT recovery, e-invoicing, Peppol, digital reporting, and other local tax and compliance requirements.
• Manage contract administration and provide finance support to the airport station.
• Manage BSP-related correspondence, claims, ACMs, and ADMs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and applicable Belgian legislation.
• Work closely with regional and global teams as finance activities evolve, while ensuring that Belgium-specific requirements, service quality, and clear responsibilities are maintained.
• Review system-generated outputs, investigate exceptions, and follow up on errors, data issues, and control matters.
• Play an active role in modernizing Belgium’s finance processes by helping reduce manual work, improve data quality, and introduce practical automation and simpler ways of working.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Coaching employees

Excel proficiency

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Accounting certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Hyperion

Reporting tools

Workflow tools

AI tools

Job description

United Airlines in Belgium is seeking a Finance Supervisor to oversee the Belgium Finance Office, ensuring compliant and efficient payroll, tax, and financial processes. You will coordinate monthly close, forecasts, and cash flow while driving process improvements to reduce manual work.

The role requires 2–4 years in accounting, fluency in English, French, and Dutch, and a strong Excel/Oracle/Hyperion background. Local terms apply with a competitive base salary and benefits.