Subject Matter Expert Finance

Location: Brussels

Start Date: 02/02/2026

End Date: 30/09/2026

Mission Context:

• Act as the right-hand to the Head of Finance.
• Engage in BAU monitoring, process assessment, optimization, and PM Finance development.

Function Description:

The Subject Matter Expert will possess in-depth knowledge of a specific finance topic, enabling them to perform related tasks at a master level. Responsibilities include supporting reporting, control, and consolidation to enhance performance. The expert will provide advice, conduct ad-hoc analysis, and offer specialized finance services.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base by gathering and organizing financial and non-financial performance data.
• Monitor data relevance, consistency, and exhaustiveness.
• Participate in target, budget, and forecast cycles.
• Optimize processes and tools to improve reporting quality.
• Ensure consistency across entities.
• Identify areas for improvement and advise management on performance.
• Develop the PMO Finance function and act as a change management agent.
• Analyze and evaluate procedures, processes, and tools to identify problems and propose improvements.
• Initiate and manage small projects related to reporting, control, and consolidation.

Language Requirements:

• Dutch: Fluent
• French: Fluent
• English: Fluent

Education:

Master's degree in economics or a similar qualification.

Required Experience/Knowledge:

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in finance, including accounts reporting, control, or consolidation processes.

Technical Experience:

• Mandatory experience in financial reporting.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and Access.

Business Experience:

• Ability to deliver high-quality work on time.
• Capable of working within diversified finance procedures and standards.

Soft Skills:

• Accuracy and strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Team spirit and risk awareness.
• Organizational sensitivity and autonomy.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.
• People management skills.

Telework Expectation:

50% on-site and 50% homeworking.

This role requires a professional with a strong background in finance, capable of providing expert advice and driving improvements within the finance function.