Head of Cost Control & Project Analytics

BESIX; Brussel; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical care insurance

Flexible mobility advantages

Teleworking options

Pension and welfare

Job summary

BESIX is seeking a Cost Control Manager for its Belgium Luxembourg Business Unit. You will oversee cost control for multiple construction projects, lead a team of cost controllers, and partner with senior stakeholders to drive accurate forecasting, reporting and financial performance in line with IFRS.

The role requires a strategic finance leader with strong analytical skills, a track record in cost control, and the ability to influence project managers and senior leaders across BELUX.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration or a related field.
• At least ten years of relevant professional experience, including five years in cost control, project controlling or a comparable role.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance professionals.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with financial reporting tools.
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English.
• Willingness to visit construction sites across Belgium and Luxembourg.
• Coaching and team development.
• Pro‑active Stakeholder management with good communication skills.
• Constructive challenge and sound judgement.
• Ability to influence Project Managers and senior leaders.
• Capacity to prioritise across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Continuous‑improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership: Lead a growing team of approximately 12 Cost Controllers and manage around five direct reports.
• Consolidation and financial reporting: Own the consolidation of project results across BELUX with IFRS alignment and timely reporting to the Finance Director.
• Project cost control: Oversee cost control for one construction project during onboarding, including forecasting, actual-cost follow-up and cash-flow planning.
• Process improvement and business partnering: Produce studies across Belgium Luxembourg and propose actionable points.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Cost control

Advanced Excel

IFRS reporting

Stakeholder mgmt

Dutch/French/English

Visit construction sites

Education

Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration or a related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

BESIX is seeking a Cost Control Manager for its Belgium Luxembourg Business Unit. You will oversee cost control for multiple construction projects, lead a team of cost controllers, and partner with senior stakeholders to drive accurate forecasting, reporting and financial performance in line with IFRS.

The role requires a strategic finance leader with strong analytical skills, a track record in cost control, and the ability to influence project managers and senior leaders across BELUX.