Senior Financial Analyst (BE880060) - F/M

Morgan Philips Executive Search; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Philips Executive Search is supporting a leading international investment institution in Brussels in appointing a Senior Finance & Reporting Manager. You will oversee the full accounting and reporting lifecycle for a portfolio of facilities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial information and supporting management decisions.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, cash management and audits, partnering with Fund Managers and external auditors in a dynamic, international setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Several years of progressive experience in finance, accounting or reporting roles.
• Exposure to IFRS, IPSAS and EAR11 reporting frameworks is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete accounting and reporting cycle for assigned facilities.
• Oversee period-end closing, reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, IPSAS and EAR11 reporting standards.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Our client is a leading international investment institution dedicated to financing sustainable economic development and supporting private sector growth in emerging and developing markets.

As part of its Finance team, the organisation is seeking a Senior Finance & Reporting Manager to oversee the financial management and reporting of a portfolio of investment facilities and funding vehicles.

In this role, you will be responsible for the full accounting and reporting lifecycle of assigned facilities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information while supporting management decision-making, audits, budgeting processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate closely with Fund Managers, Investment teams, external auditors and funding partners, acting as a key finance business partner within a dynamic and international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete accounting and reporting cycle for assigned investment facilities.
• Oversee transaction processing, reconciliations and period-end closing activities.
• Prepare high-quality financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting and reporting frameworks, including EAR11, IPSAS 41 and IFRS 9.
• Maintain the accuracy, consistency and integrity of financial records and reporting outputs.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts for assigned facilities.
• Develop financial projections based on deployment plans and facility assumptions.
• Produce variance analyses and performance reporting for management.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis to support decision-making by the CFO and Fund Managers.

Cash Management & Facility Operations

• Coordinate facility-level cash movements and funding requests.
• Monitor liquidity positions and ensure accurate recording of related transactions.
• Maintain proper documentation and oversight of financial flows.
• Support valuation, impairment and provisioning exercises.
• Contribute to the assessment of debt, equity and guarantee instruments.
• Ensure consistency between financial reporting and portfolio information.

Audit & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary Finance contact for funders, auditors and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate audit requests and information gathering processes.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and remediation actions.
• Build effective relationships across Finance, Investment and Portfolio Management teams.

Process Improvement & Team Support

• Contribute to the enhancement of financial reporting processes and internal controls.
• Support data quality, reporting automation and system improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to Financial Analysts and junior team members.

Your Profile

Education

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commercial Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience

• Several years of progressive experience within:
• Fund or facility accounting
• Investment administration
• Audit or financial services environments
• Experience within investment funds, development finance institutions, asset management or banking environments is highly valued.
• Exposure to IFRS, IPSAS and/or EAR11 reporting frameworks is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in financial reporting and fund/facility accounting.
• Solid understanding of debt, equity and guarantee instruments.
• Ability to independently manage closing cycles, reconciliations and audit processes.
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Power BI or other reporting tools is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

Languages

• Fluent English is required.
• Additional European languages are considered an asset.

Personal Attributes

• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating across multiple teams.
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and international environment.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.

What's on Offer?

• A highly visible finance role within an international investment organisation.
• Direct exposure to investment facilities, development finance activities and complex financial instruments.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior management, Fund Managers and external stakeholders.
• An intellectually stimulating and purpose-driven environment.
• Significant autonomy and opportunities for professional development.
• A competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and expertise.

If you recognize yourself in this opportunity and are excited to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. All applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.