Consolidation Expert

Consolidation Expert (Freelance) - Location: Brussels (hybrid)

Role Overview

We are looking for a Consolidation Expert to reinforce a central finance team within an international group environment .

You will play a key role in the preparation and validation of monthly consolidated financial statements , working closely with local finance teams and auditors across multiple countries.

Responsibilities

1. Consolidation Planning & Execution

• Contribute to the monthly consolidation process for a large, international group (±140 entities)
• Review, challenge, and validate financial data submitted by local entities
• Support and guide local accountants in delivering accurate and timely reporting packages
• Ensure strict adherence to group reporting deadlines
• Perform quality checks on submitted figures and follow up on corrections where needed
• Monitor and control group-level consolidation flows (e.g. fixed assets, intercompany)
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or inconsistencies in the consolidation process

2. Financial Reporting & Audit

• Analyze and consolidate financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow) from multiple entities
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS (or equivalent standards)
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Support the external audit process by gathering required documentation and ensuring data accuracy
• Contribute to achieving a clean audit opinion

3. Risk & Controls

• Identify risks related to consolidation (e.g. misstatements, inconsistencies, control gaps)
• Contribute to improving controls and mitigating financial reporting risks

4. Process Improvement

• Analyze and optimize the consolidation process
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains
• Simplify reporting flows and reduce manual interventions
• Contribute to improving data quality and consistency across entities

5. Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact between group finance, local entities, and auditors
• Communicate clearly with senior stakeholders on consolidation topics
• Provide explanations on complex accounting and consolidation matters

Profile

Must-have

• Proven experience in financial consolidation / group reporting
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (or similar standards)
• Experience working in a multi-entity, international environment
• Hands-on involvement in monthly/quarterly closing cycles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-have

• Experience with consolidation tools (e.g. HFM, SAP Group Reporting, OneStream, Tagetik, etc. )
• Background in audit (Big4) or large corporate environments

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Team-oriented mindset
• Proactive and solution-driven

Languages

• Professional working proficiency in English required