Senior Financial Controller

Location: Brussels
About ENGIE and Supply & Energy Management:
ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, relies on its Global Business Unit Supply & Energy Management (GBU S&EM) to provide reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy to all its customers. This strategic unit optimizes the Group's and clients' production assets and designs tailored energy solutions for our 200,000 professional clients and 15 million consumers.

The Global Business Unit Supply & Energy Management leverages ENGIE's assets to deliver secure and sustainable energy to its B2B and B2C customers. It uses its expertise in energy management to provide decarbonized electricity 24/7.
Joining Supply & Energy Management means becoming part of a team of over 10,000 passionate experts spread across 20 countries, all united by a shared mission: shaping a greener and more efficient energy future. Together, we push the boundaries of innovation to deliver decarbonized energy 24/7. Join us and be part of those shaping the energy of tomorrow

Context
Finops department helps its internal clients by providing them with:

• operational excellence on the life cycle of trades
• meaningful financial information used by management for decision taking.

Finops power is team supporting the different Business Platforms power

Finance power
team
is part of Finops power department. This team is organized in two sub-teams (middle office and controlling) and is supported by a transversal expert.

The
Middle office team
is in charge of:

• Following and validating on a daily/weekly/monthly basis the economical P&L, including trading activities
• Preparing actuals, best estimate and budget reporting
• Proposing enhancement of process and automation of tools related to middle office activities
• Taking part to projects related to middle office activities

The
Controlling team
is in charge of:

• Validating accounting results
• Providing and analyzing financial indicators such as S-P, CFFO, turnover…
• Interco reconciliation process
• Understanding eco-accounting bridge
• Representing budget results in the consolidation system of the group
• Proposing enhancement of process and automation of tools related to controlling activities
• Taking part to projects related to controlling activities

The
Transversal expert
is in charge of:

• Leading discussions related to complex topics, projects, new activities
• Setting up training for newcomers
• Defining best practices
• Supporting the head of finance power
• Providing back-up on the middle office or controlling team

Your Mission
The Senior Financial Controller will play a critical role within the FINANCE POWER TEAM. The responsibilities are as follows:

Accounting & Financial Controlling:

• Validate accounting results in SAP, including integration check and reconciliation with manual elements.
• Prepare posting batches for submission to the accounting team, ensuring compliance with internal controls and deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze CFFO (Cash Flow from Operations) and S-P/turnover reporting.
• Investigate Intercompany issues and propose corrective actions or process improvements.
• Play the role of an accounting expert within the team, supporting colleagues and providing guidance on complex issues.
• Support the preparation of the budget and represent the final figures within the group consolidation system.
• Participate in closing activities and contribute to ensuring data accuracy

In addition to core responsibilities, the Senior Financial Controller is expected to:

• Actively participate in cross-functional projects (systems, reporting, business changes, process improvements).
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Work autonomously, act as a reference point in the team and support continuous improvement of tools and processes.

Hard Skills
What we are looking for

• Must have: analytical and quantitative skills; excellent knowledge of excel; good knowledge of SAP, good knowledge of accounting, fluent in French and English
• Good to have: Python, Power BI, Dutch knowledge

Soft Skills

• Must have: Assertive, stress resistant, high level of integrity, well organized, pro-active, able to perform during specific reporting cycles with tight deadline, eager to learn, team player,..

Education & Experience

• Degree in applied economics or finance or equivalent
• minimum 7 years experience is required

Languages

• Fluent in English and French or Dutch.

Why join us?
Diversity & Inclusion
If you meet these requirements, then you are the talent we are looking for. Don't wait – apply now with your CV, whatever your gender.

At ENGIE S&EM, we are committed to fostering a
gender-neutral and inclusive environment
where everyone's potential can thrive.

All our positions are open to
people with disabilities
. If you need any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter — we will be happy to support you.

About ENGIE
ENGIE is a
global leader in low-carbon energy and services
, committed to accelerating the transition towards a
carbon-neutral world
. Our purpose (\"raison d'être\") is clear: act to reduce energy consumption and develop cleaner, more sustainable solutions that balance
economic performance
with a
positive impact
on people and the planet.

We rely on our core businesses —
gas, power, renewable energy, and services
— to deliver competitive, tailored solutions to our customers worldwide.

With
96,000 employees
and a strong network of partners and stakeholders, ENGIE is more than a company: we are a community of
Imaginative Builders
, working every day to create
harmonious, sustainable progress
.

Business Unit: Supply & Energy Management

Divisie: EM FINANCE

Juridische entiteit: ENGIE GLOBAL MARKETS, BELGIAN BRANCH

Professionele werkervaring: Ervaren, (3-15 jaar ervaring)

Opleidingsniveau: WO / Master opleiding

Naam Organisatie: ENGIE Belgium