Financial Director
Are you ready to take on a key role in a highly reputable, family-owned business? A well-established company in the legal sector is looking for a hands-on Finance Director to join their management team in Elsene. This 3rd-generation family business, with 115 employees, offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact while working closely with the owner.
Your role as Finance Director:
You will play a key role in shaping the financial future of the company. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll be part of the Executive Committee alongside the CEO, Director of Operations, Compliance Director, Legal Director, and Executive Advisor. You’ll oversee financial operations while managing relationships with third-party accounting services and internal stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing and managing all accounting and financial operations.
- Managing and guiding both the internal and external accountancy and controlling teams.
- Improving internal procedures and implementing audit and control mechanisms.
- Enhancing IT tools and ERP systems to optimize efficiency.
- Monitoring departmental profitability and ensuring financial health.
- Setting up and maintaining a strong recurring reporting system for management.
- Providing regular updates to the Executive Committee, including interpreting results, identifying issues, proposing solutions, and recommending improvements.
- Supporting the company’s growth by tackling challenges head-on.
What we’re looking for in a Finance Director:
An experienced leader who combines technical expertise with strategic vision and thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated SME environment.
You have:
- A Master’s degree in Finance or Economics.
- At least 8 years of experience (Big 4 experience is a plus).
- Proven success in managing teams (you’ll lead a team of 8).
- Fluency in French, Dutch and English is a must.
- A rigorous, detail-oriented approach combined with strong organizational skills.
- A proactive, transparent, and hands-on attitude that inspires trust and collaboration.
In return for your expertise as Finance Director you’ll enjoy:
- A competitive gross annual salary of €180k via a management company.
- Or an employee contract including extra benefits:
- A company car with a fuel card.
- A net allowance.
- Hospitalization insurance.
- Flexible working hours that support your work-life balance.
- A highly reputable company with easy access to public transport.
- A dynamic work environment within a growing family business.
This is your chance to be part of a passionate team where your contributions truly matter. As Finance Director you’ll play an integral role in shaping the future of this successful family business while enjoying the benefits of a flat organizational structure.
Robert Walters Belgium is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Finance
Focus: Finance management
Industry: Legal
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Director
Language: Dutch - Professional working
Second Language: English - Professional working
Third Language: French - Professional working
Location: Brussels
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: B96P4W-69A2E482
Date posted: 2 March 2026
Consultant: Christophe Paquay
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