Financial Controller, Brussels, Belgium

KEY INFORMATION

Job Title: Financial Controller, Nordic Entity

Sector: Finance Department

Position Type (full/part time): Full time

Duration/Level of Effort (long/short term): long term

Position Location (e.g. city, country, remote): Brussels (Belgium) - travels to be expected

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Cowater International is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the financial operations of its Nordics entities (Finland and Sweden). The Financial Controller will be responsible for supervising corporate financial reporting, project accounting, invoicing, and monthly reporting processes. This role also supports the transition to Cowater International's harmonised financial management system.

The position will form part of the Finance team of Cowater Belgium, offering a unique opportunity to work in an international and inspiring environment with a company delivering development projects across the globe.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate accounting:

• implementation of Cowater's ERP system Deltek VantagePoint in the Nordic offices
• become the key regional knowledge resource for the ERP, maintain the master files, and provide coaching/training to colleagues
• prepare monthly financial statements and managerial accounting reports
• prepare annual accounts and support the audit of Cowater International Finland Oy
• Oversee the payroll and related HR administration (approx. 15 staff)
• prepare annual budgets, monitor backlog and forecast P&L
• cash flow management and forecasting
• establish and enforce appropriate and sound internal controls

Project control:

• ensure that the financial conditions of the company's contracts are administered according to the terms and conditions specified therein.
• prepare project budgets with the project managers, monitor the financial performance of the projects, and raise any deviations
• review and follow up on the payments to project experts, sub-contractors and consortium partners. Invoicing and budget follow-up according to the Client regulations, following up overdue receivables
• prepare accrual-based project revenue and margin summaries monthly
• prepare the financial documents for contract amendments
• support the business development team by producing updated financial data for the project reference purposes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• A degree in accounting or business administration

Minimum Experience:

• Experience with project administration and accounting
• 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in an international setting

Essential Skills:

• Experience with modern accounting and ERP software packages
• Knowledge of the Finnish accounting standards: an asset
• Excellent skills in MS Excel
• Highly proficient in IT
• The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, precise and well-organized, flexible, independent, and tolerant of tight deadlines.

Language Proficiency: English (requested), Finnish, Swedish, French (Assets)

Employment Conditions: Full time

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates are encouraged to apply by 30/11/2025.

For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.

We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2017.

We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.