Financial Controller in Brussels - project based

Brussels City Permanent €56,000 - €78,000 per year View Job Description
This Brussels-based role offers the opportunity as Financial Controller to take the key position in financial planning and control within a flexible and collaborative working environment. You will support strategic decision-making and ensure strong financial governance in an organisation where your work has real impact and long-term perspective.

Added 28/01/2026

  • Central role in the growth and transformation of the organisation
  • Flexible working environment

About Our Client

The organisation is a European non-profit active in the public interest, bringing together committed professionals working on complex, high-impact topics in a supportive and results-driven environment.

Job Description

As Financial Controller, you will oversee the full budgeting cycle and support sound financial decision-making across the organisation.

  • Lead the preparation and monitoring of annual and multi-year budgets
  • Analyse financial performance, including variance and cost-benefit analyses
  • Monitor expenditures, identify risks, and propose corrective actions
  • Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and summaries for management and stakeholders
  • Advise leadership on resource allocation and financial optimisation
  • Prepare and review grant proposal budgets in line with donor and internal requirements

The Successful Applicant

  • 5-7 years' experience in financial management; NGO or non-profit experience is a plus
  • Proven experience with donor-funded grant budgets is a real added value
  • Strong analytical skills with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach
  • Ability to work independently and with multiple stakeholders
  • Advanced Excel and familiarity with accounting/reporting tools
  • Fluent in English and French

What's on Offer

  • Make a direct contribution to a mission-driven organisation with tangible impact
  • Join a flexible, professional, and supportive working environment
  • Be based in Brussels, at the centre of European policy
  • Take on a role with responsibility, visibility, and growth opportunities
Contact
Estelle Choghari
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6920272

Job summary

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Financial Controller
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Brussels City
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Estelle Choghari
Job Reference
JN-012026-6920272

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