Our Client is a leading independent and international aviation solutions provider.

Your responsibilities:

The Head of Business Controlling plays a strategic leadership role within the Finance department. This position is responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring transparency, and supporting decision-making through insightful analysis, robust financial control, and effective business partnering. The role requires close collaboration with the senior management across the organization. This role will report directly to the CFO. Presence is required mainly in our Belgian offices (Brussels region, Charleroi), with occasional international travel.

Lead and manage the Business Controlling team

• Oversee day-to-day activities of controllers across our different activities and sites
• Coach, develop, and mentor the controlling team to build a high-performance culture
• Support digital transformation and automation initiatives in controlling

Act as a financial business partner to operational leaders

• Provide financial insights and support to drive business decisions
• Collaborate closely with the senior management team (operations, business development, etc.)
• Translate operational data into financial implications and strategic advice
• Develop and implement tools and models for decision support (incl. capital investment cases, business case development, etc.)
• Support M&A activities and other strategic initiatives Drive the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans
• Coordinate planning cycles with business stakeholders
• Analyze key drivers of business performance and recommend corrective actions
• Support audits and ensure timely and accurate financial closing
• Create financial models to evaluate business scenarios and project investments 

Monitor and report on financial performance

• Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data, and develop and maintain performance dashboards and KPIs
• Implement standardized tools and reporting systems for operational visibility
• Organize and facilitate business reviews with senior management (incl. financial input for board of directors meetings)
• Maintain and improve internal control processes and compliance

Your profile:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Min. 6-8 years of experience in financial/business controlling, ideally within an industrial or aerospace/MRO environment
• Proven track record in leading teams and driving financial performance in a complex, multi-site business
• Deep understanding of cost accounting, project controlling, and financial planning processes
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), reporting tools, and Excel-based modelling, power BI or other digitalization tools
• Strong business acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Open to occasional travel to support international activities
• Fluency in English, and Dutch and/or French