Manager Finance Transformation

BDO Belgium co; Zaventem, Brussel; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible working hours

BDO Academy training

Open culture

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

BDO Belgium is seeking a Manager Finance Transformation to lead transformative finance projects for diverse clients. You will partner with stakeholders to define objectives, design strategies, and deliver pragmatic, compliant solutions in IFRS and Sustainable Finance contexts.

You will guide ERP initiatives (SAP, Oracle, Workday) and analytics improvements while mentoring junior staff. The role emphasizes collaboration, thought leadership, and expanding client relationships across industries.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in finance transformation consulting, preferably in financial services.
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Native level in Dutch or French and very good knowledge of the other language, plus proficient English.
• Demonstrated expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and management reporting with regulatory knowledge.
• Strong leadership with experience mentoring junior profiles and developing talent.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence clients and stakeholders.
• Proven track record in business development, including lead generation and proposal development.
• ERP implementation experience with SAP, Oracle, or Workday; travel flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand objectives, pain points and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and execute development strategies to acquire new clients and deepen relationships.
• Design and implement finance transformation initiatives aligned with client priorities and regulatory requirements (IFRS, EU Taxonomy, CSRD).
• Assess, diagnose, and recommend improvements to finance processes, systems, data and organization.
• Support ERP implementations to streamline finance operations and analytics (SAP, Oracle, Workday).
• Produce thought leadership content, methodologies and tools to differentiate the practice.
• Build relationships with external partners and leverage the BDO network to stay ahead of trends.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Business Practices to maximize client impact.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Business development

ERP experience

Travel flexibility

Dutch/French language

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

AnaPlan

Tagetik

Job description

Are you passionate about driving change and innovation in finance? Do you thrive on collaborating with clients to create impactful solutions? As a Manager Finance Transformation at BDO, you'll lead initiatives that redefine the future of finance. With a focus on pragmatism and tailored interventions, you'll partner with clients to understand their objectives and implement strategies that drive sustainable growth. Join our team of experts and make a real impact in a warm, friendly, and personal environment.

What will you be doing?

As a Manager Finance Transformation, you'll be at the forefront of driving change and delivering results. Your days will be filled with dynamic challenges and opportunities to lead transformational projects.

Here's a glimpse into what you'll be doing:

• Collaborate with clients: Partner with stakeholders to understand business objectives, pain points, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop business strategies: Create and execute development strategies to acquire new clients and expand existing relationships.
• Design and implement initiatives: Lead the design and implementation of finance transformation initiatives aligned with clients' strategic priorities and regulatory requirements, including IFRS and Sustainable Finance (i.e. EU Taxonomy, CSRD, etc.)
• Assess, diagnose, and recommend: Conduct assessments, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions to enhance finance processes, systems, data, and organization.
• Support ERP implementations: Assist in the implementation of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday) to streamline finance operations and enhance data analytics with solutions such as AnaPlan or Tagetik.
• Thought leadership: Develop thought leadership content, methodologies, and tools to differentiate the practice and enhance its value proposition.
• Build relationships: Foster relationships with external partners and leverage BDO's network to stay abreast of trends and innovations in finance transformation.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with colleagues from various Business Practices to create a real impact for our clients.

What do you bring to the table?

We're looking for someone who embodies excellence in finance transformation. Here's what you'll need to succeed:

• Relevant experience: 5-8 years of experience in finance transformation consulting, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Educational background: Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Language proficiency: Native level in Dutch or French and very good knowledge of the other language, complemented with profound English skills.
• Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and management reporting, with knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills, with experience in managing more junior profiles and developing talent.
• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Business development: Proven track record of supporting business development, including lead generation and proposal development.
• Consulting skills: Transversal core consulting skills such as project management, problem-solving, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
• ERP experience: Experience with the implementation of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.
• Flexibility: Flexibility to travel and work in different locations as needed.
• Passion: Desire to be part of a team with strong growth potential.

What do we bring to the table?

According to our own colleagues, it’s got something to do with the great team spirit and atmosphere within our organisation and the focus on their wellbeing… But hey, just take a look for yourself at what we got to offer

• Culture: you will join a team of experts who encourage respect, diversity and teamwork
• Development: you decide the direction of your career, and we support you where necessary.
• Impact: from day 1 you will be given responsibility, with support from your team.
• Growth: you get access to a whole range of training courses through our BDO Academy.
• Network: you can work on different projects and clients, across business practices.
• Flexibility: you choose where you work with flexible working hours.
• Wellbeing: your physical and mental health is important to us.
• Proximity: you work in an open culture, so feel free to speak to anyone, at any level.
• Salary: you receive a competitive salary package with interesting benefits.
• Sustainability: you work within a company with an integrated sustainability policy.