{"id":7720,"date":"2026-11-04T17:32:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T17:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bakker.be\/vacatures_\/finance-operations-controller-12480\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T12:06:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:06:12","slug":"finance-operations-controller-12480","status":"publish","type":"vacatures_","link":"https:\/\/bakker.be\/en\/vacatures_\/finance-operations-controller-12480\/","title":{"rendered":"Finance &amp; Operations Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Our client is a Belgian scale-up, and to further support their ambitions to grow in the European market, they are looking for a<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt\"><span><span>Finance &amp; Operations Controller<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>As Finance &amp; Operations Controller, you will report directly to the CFO. You will combine the group\u2019s day-to-day financial operations and reporting with building processes and systems. You will also contribute to strategic projects such as M&amp;A, system integration, and optimisation. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt\"><span><span>The Role <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Order-to-cash:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span> You will monitor invoicing and outstanding customer invoices with the internal sales managers. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Accounting:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span> You will be the central point of contact for the external accountant. You will ensure timely provision of the necessary information and monitor compliance with all legal obligations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Payments and cash managemen<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>t: You will manage supplier payments, monitor the cash position weekly, and oversee liquidity and credit management.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Management reporting:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span> You will prepare monthly financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and profitability analyses per client, as well as ad hoc analyses and reports for the board of directors.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Budget:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span> You will assist with budget preparation and ensure information is provided correctly.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Audit:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span> You will act as the operational point of contact for the external auditor and provide the necessary information and documentation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Automation:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span> You will further automate the order-to-cash and purchase-to-pay processes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Optimisation:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span> You will optimise working capital and identify opportunities for cost savings and tax optimisation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt\"><span><span>The Profile <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a controller. A background in audit or corporate finance is a plus.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Solid knowledge of Belgian GAAP and VAT legislation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Very good knowledge of Excel and an affinity for automation and AI tools. Experience with Exact Online, HubSpot, Rydoo, or BrightAnalytics is a strong plus.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Fluent in Dutch and English. Knowledge of French is an asset.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and able to organise your own work independently.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>Strong communication skills and able to challenge various stakeholders.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt\"><span><span>What We Offer <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>We offer a varied role within a growing, dynamic organisation, with the freedom to take initiative and make a real difference. As a Finance &amp; Operations Controller, you\u2019ll play a key role in further professionalising the financial operations and helping shape processes and systems. You\u2019ll work under a hybrid working model. You are expected to be in the office in Brussels one fixed day a week; on other days, you can work remotely. They also offer a comprehensive remuneration package with extra-legal benefits.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt\"><span><span>Interested? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\"><span>This search is managed exclusively by <strong>Bakker &amp; Partners<\/strong>. Please apply via the application button or send your CV to the responsible consultant, <strong>Sofie Van Put<\/strong>, at sofie.vanput@Bakker.be<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","job-category":[66],"job-lang":[],"job-state":[53],"job-type":[30],"class_list":["post-7720","vacatures_","type-vacatures_","status-publish","hentry","job-category-finance","job-state-brussel","job-type-permanent"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Finance &amp; Operations Controller - Bakker &amp; Partners<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bakker.be\/vacatures_\/finance-operations-controller-12480\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Finance &amp; Operations Controller - Bakker &amp; Partners\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Our client is a Belgian scale-up, and to further support their ambitions to grow in the European market, they are looking for a Finance &amp; Operations Controller As Finance &amp; Operations Controller, you will report directly to the CFO. 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