Systems Business Finance Controller

Drive financial performance in a complex project and systems environment

Are you a finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, influencing decisions, and working on large-scale customer projects? We are looking for a SystemsBusiness Finance Controller, reporting to Ukkel, Brussels to support our Projects & Systems business, providing financial leadership across the full project lifecycle. #LI-JB10

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to commercial and operational stakeholders, delivering financial insights that drive profitable growth, improve forecasting accuracy, and support strategic business decisions.
What you'll do

• Partner with Sales, Tendering, Project Management, and Operations teams to drive business performance and profitability.
• Act as the Finance Subject Matter Expert for bids, tenders, quotations, and major customer projects.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making and ensure a single source of truth.
• Monitor project performance, margins, and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Challenge and influence business decisions to maximize profitability and value creation.
• Support process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives within Finance.
• Build strong relationships across the organization based on trust, credibility, and business understanding.

What we're looking for

• 3-5+ years of experience in Business Finance, Project Controlling, Commercial Finance, Audit, Consulting, or a similar role.
• Fluent in English, French or Dutch is a plus.
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Experience in project, systems, infrastructure, engineering, automation, energy, or capital-intensive businesses.
• Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and business partnering skills.
• Understanding of project-based business models, including tenders, bids, project profitability, and P&L management.
• Experience within multinational organizations is preferred.
• Background in Big Four, consulting, or finance roles supporting project portfolios is considered an asset.