Finance Management

CFO - South Brussels Periphery

Our client is actively looking for a CFO for a holding company in the South Periphery of Brussels (long-term independant or intern contract).

About the Company


Our client is a well-structured entrepreneurial group, active across several complementary businesses, with strong growth momentum and a long-term vision. The organization stands out for its pragmatic, performance-driven culture, with close collaboration between senior management and key functions.


As part of a planned transition, the group is seeking to recruit its future Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to ensure continuity, support growth, and strengthen strategic financial leadership.

A handover period with the current CFO is planned


Role

As CFO, you will be a true strategic partner to the CEO. You will oversee the group’s overall financial performance, support strategic decision-making, and actively contribute to the development and structuring of the various entities.


The role is strongly oriented toward strategic finance and growth, with an already well-structured accounting function managed by a dedicated leader.


Key Responsibilities


  • Define and drive the group’s financial strategy
  • Support the CEO in strategic decision-making (investments, growth, capital allocation)
  • Oversee the financial performance of all group entities
  • Structure and optimize financial management and reporting tools
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary finance team
  • Ensure the reliability of financial analyses, budgets, and forecasts
  • Provide a cross-functional, long-term perspective on group projects
  • Act as a proactive contributor in an entrepreneurial environment


Organization & Management


  • Structured finance team (accounting, controlling, financial support)
  • Management approach based on trust, autonomy, and accountability
  • Expected leadership without micromanagement, with the ability to bring rigor when required

Profile

  • Advanced degree in finance, management, or equivalent
  • Proven experience in a senior finance role (CFO, Finance Director, Head of Finance)
  • Demonstrated experience managing teams
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent command of financial issues
  • Structured, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset
  • Ability to adapt in a changing environment
  • Comfort working in close partnership with senior management


The group is seeking a dynamic, agile, and intellectually strong profile, capable of building a trusted relationship with the CEO and playing a central role in governance.


Languages


  • Professional proficiency in French and English required


Offer

What Is Offered


  • A key position within a growing group
  • Strong strategic exposure and real influence on decision-making
  • Entrepreneurial, people-focused, and demanding environment
  • Open and progressive compensation package, defined according to profile and value delivered
  • Start date: as soon as possible


Benefits
  • net_expensesNet Expenses
  • company_phone_subscriptionCompany phone & subscription
  • internal_external_trainingsInternal & External trainings
  • group_insuranceGroup Insurance
  • health_insuranceHealth Insurance
  • end_of_year_bonusesEnd-of-year bonuses
  • bonusBonus
  • commissionsCommissions
  • meal_vouchersMeal Vouchers
  • team_building_incentivesTeam-building & incentives
  • remote_possibleRemote possible
  • flexible_working_hoursFlexible working hours
  • flexible_holidaysFlexible holidays
  • parkingParking
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