Freelance Finance Controlling Manager

Freelance Financial Controlling Manager 

What the Project Is About 

An international organization operating in a fast-paced and transformation-driven environment is seeking an experienced Freelance Financial Controlling Manager to strengthen its finance leadership team during a critical transition period. 

This assignment requires a senior-level finance leader capable of combining hands-on controlling expertise with strong stakeholder management and team leadership. The successful consultant will act as a key business partner to senior management, helping drive financial transparency, performance analysis, and decision-making across multiple business units. 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities 

• Lead and coordinate the controlling activities across several operational and corporate entities  

• Manage and mentor a team of up to 10 finance professionals, ensuring high-quality output and continuous performance improvement  

• Oversee monthly management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes  

• Deliver clear financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership and operational stakeholders  

• Conduct investment and profitability analysis to support strategic business decisions  

• Review business performance indicators and identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements  

• Monitor cash flow performance and support liquidity planning initiatives  

• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across reporting cycles  

• Collaborate closely with accounting, FP&A, and operational teams to improve financial processes and controls  

• Support ongoing finance transformation and process standardization initiatives where required  

Requirements for the Candidate 

Experience 

• Minimum 10 years of experience within financial controlling, FP&A, or finance leadership roles  

• Proven track record managing finance teams of up to 10 people  

• Strong hands-on controlling background within complex or international environments  

• Experience delivering executive-level management reporting and business performance analysis  

• Previous exposure to investment analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management  

• Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments with senior stakeholder exposure  

• Freelance/consulting experience is considered a strong advantage  

Technologies 

• Strong Excel and financial modeling capabilities  

• ERP experience required; SAP experience is considered a strong plus  

• Familiarity with BI/reporting tools is advantageous  

Additional Requirements / Bonuses 

• Fluent English is mandatory  

• Professional proficiency in either French or Dutch is required  

• Strong communication and leadership skills  

• Ability to balance strategic oversight with operational execution  

• Immediately available consultants or short notice profiles preferred 

Project Details:  

Start Date: ASAP  

Contract Length: 5 Months  

Contract Type: Freelance  

Location: Brussels  

Hours Per Week: 40 

Onsite Policy: 3-4 Days Per Week Onsite, Rest is WFH 

Language: English AND French OR Dutch  

If interested, please send your most up to date CV over to  View email address on vividresourcing.com .