Senior Business Controller | IT M/V/X

Beschrijving van de functie

As Senior Business Controller IT, you oversee financial activities within the IT organisation, bringing structure to budgets, transparency to costs, and a financial framework that supports informed decision-making. Working closely with the CIO and a small team, you coordinate with IT, Finance, Procurement and Group IT to build reliable, future-ready financial processes.

Your work location: Phoenix Brussels - Equans headquarters

• formulate and administer the IT department's budget, forecast and actuals, and perform variance analyses with clear tracking and reporting of financial metrics
• oversee IT expenditures, identify opportunities for cost optimisation, and support the use of cost-effective practices through cost-benefit analyses and monitoring of cost drivers
• supervise the financial aspects of IT projects, ensuring structured follow-up and delivery within agreed budget parameters
• ensure timely and accurate rebilling to IT internal customers and maintain the IT Belux rebilling framework
• manage and optimise operational and capital expenditures through structured Opex and Capex planning and control
• prepare and present financial reports for senior management, including insights and well-grounded recommendations
• ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies
• work closely with IT and finance teams to align financial objectives with broader business goals
• facilitate financial discussions that support alignment and shared understanding across departments
• provide the IT community with appropriate tools to support financial and budget processes
• act as the main contact for procurement-related topics, including purchase orders, ordering and vendor management

Jouw profiel

• a master's or bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field
• at least 7 years of experience in financial management, including 5 years in a senior IT controlling role
• proficiency in financial software such as SAP and analytical tools
• solid knowledge of IT financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, recharging, Opex and Capex management
• familiarity with financial reporting standards and financial documentation practices
• a structured and detail-oriented way of working, with attention to accuracy and completeness
• the ability to guide a small team, encourage collaboration, and support IT cost topics with clarity
• analytical skills to connect overall objectives with detailed financial data
• fluency in English and at least one Belgian national language, Dutch or French

Taalvaardigheden

• Engels (troef)

  • Begrijpen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Schrijven : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Lezen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Spreken : Vaardig - (C1)

• Frans (troef)

  • Begrijpen : Basis (A)
  • Schrijven : Basis (A)
  • Lezen : Basis (A)
  • Spreken : Basis (A)

• Nederlands (troef)

  • Begrijpen : Basis (A)
  • Schrijven : Basis (A)
  • Lezen : Basis (A)
  • Spreken : Basis (A)

Voordelen van de betrekking

For you this means: 

• a market rate salary in line with your education and experience 
• interesting training and career opportunities 
• group- & hospitalization insurance 
• eco & meal vouchers, representation allowance, 13th month, holiday pay 
• electrical lease car, bicycle lease plan 
• smartphone with subscription, internet fee 
• additional paid leave, seniority leave, homeworking 
• discounts through Benefits@Work (culture, sports, travel, and more)

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