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 helping a leading international investment institution find a Senior Finance & Reporting Manager to oversee financial management and reporting for a portfolio of facilities and funding vehicles.

You will lead the full accounting lifecycle, ensure compliance with IFRS/IPSAS/EAR11, and partner with CFOs, fund managers and auditors in a dynamic, cross-border setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline.
• Several years of fund or facility accounting experience.
• Exposure to IFRS, IPSAS and EAR11 reporting frameworks preferred.
• Strong analytical, modelling and Excel/BI capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting and reporting cycle for investment facilities.
• Coordinate period-end closing, reconciliations and controls.
• Prepare high-quality financial statements and management reports.
• Support audits, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Collaborate with Fund Managers and external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial reporting

Fund accounting

Audit processes

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Excel advanced

Power BI

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Power BI

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.