Head of Finance

Drive financial excellence and strategic growth as the next  Head of Finance  in the insurance sector, based in Brussels. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced finance professional to lead and shape the financial operations of a dynamic insurance organization, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and the strategic use of financial insights while fostering a high-performing finance team.

Your responsibilities as a Head of Finance :
Supervise financial closings and regulatory reporting, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and standards
Collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and regulators, integrating accounting, fiscal, and legal changes into daily operations
Prepare budgets, forecasts, monitor profitability, and deliver strategic financial analyses with the development of management dashboards
Manage daily treasury operations and monitor financial and real estate assets
Lead the finance team, set objectives, support employee development, and optimize processes
Drive cross-functional projects, supporting other departments in strategic decisions and the launch of new products

About the candidate :
You hold a Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Management, with additional specialization in taxation or insurance as a plus; certification as a chartered accountant is advantageous
You have 7-10 years of finance experience, ideally in the insurance sector, including familiarity with Solvency II requirements
You have proven team leadership experience and a strong understanding of Belgian accounting and fiscal regulations
You are proficient in ERP systems (Agresso, SAP, or equivalent), Power BI, and advanced Excel.
You speak professional-level Dutch and French
You demonstrate strategic vision, a hands-on approach, organizational excellence, and leadership with a coaching style
You are resilient under pressure, able to communicate complex matters clearly, and possess strong analytical and pragmatic skills
Key success factors :
Timely and accurate reporting with no major audit findings
Effective management of budget variances
Continuous improvement and automation of processes
Maintaining a stable, motivated, and committed finance team

The offer :
Attractive salary and net allowance package
Company car provided
Hospitalization and group insurance (pension) coverage
Life insurance and sector-specific bonus
Meal vouchers and eco-vouchers
Generous vacation entitlement: 33 days
Hybrid work model: 2-3 days per week after integration period

This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact as a  Head of Finance , shaping both the financial strategy and operational excellence of the organization. If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a passion for finance, this opportunity in Brussels is designed for you.

Success Factors, Practicality, Accurate reporting, Daily Operations, Tax, Self motivated, Agresso, Stress tolerance, Asset, Insurance Domain, Budget Preparation, Executive Coaching, Finance, Budget, Forecasting, SAP, Law, Dashboard, Projects, Team Leadership, Regulation, Accounting, Strategic Vision, Objective Setting, Pragmatism, Organization Skills, Audit findings, Advanced Excel, Communication, Treasury Operations, Coaching Style, Solvency II, Management, Tax, Insurance, Cross Functionality, Financial Closing, Power BI, Financial analysis, Team Leadership, Automation