Financial Controller

itsme® has fundamentally changed how people lead their digital lives in Belgium, but we are not stopping there! Do you want to be a driving force to help expand on this success story as part of a talented team that is making a positive impact on society? Then keep on reading, you’ll probably like what you’ll see.

We are itsme®, one of Europe’s fastest-growing scale-ups, counting 75 team members and growing. Our mission: providing a state-of-the-art digital identity solution to all people, enabling them to interact securely in the digital space. Now, only seven years after being founded, 7 million citizens use the itsme® app, to identify themselves and sign documents online.Starting in Belgium, we successfully launched the itsme® app, in 16 European countries, with the ambition to become an internationally leading player.

We are seeking a highly motivated financial controller to join our Corporate Affairs team. This is an amazing opportunity if you have a strong record in managing and improving a company’s financial health.

What your job looks like:

• Financial forecasting & planning – lead the annual budgeting process and create financial models and forecasts in support of itsme’s® growth ambitions. Support in developing business cases and scenarios to plan for organic and inorganic growth opportunities.
• Financial business partnering – work closely with department leaders to analyze financial performance compared to budget, identify trends, and provide actionable insights on financial and operational objectives.
• Financial reporting and analysis – Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards. Track relevant financial KPIs and provide management insights into financial performance to aid decision-making.
• Internal controls and compliance – establish and improve internal financial controls to reduce risk and ensure compliance with relevant laws, including tax, data protection and employment regulations. Activate and manage financial and tax incentives. Liaise with auditors for both internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Cash management – manages cash flow to support operations and growth initiatives, ensuring sufficient liquidity. Work with financial institutions to place surplus cash and seek funding as necessary.
• Financial systems and process improvement – support the optimisation of financial processes and implementation of new technologies in order to enhance efficiency and integration with other business processes. Thereby working closely with the business operations team.

Whom we are looking for:

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting or related field
• 5+ years of finance experience, ideally with exposure to fast-paced environments in tech and internationally.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and tax compliance, from a Belgian and European perspective.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, showing proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting and budget-building.
• Proficiency in working with Excel and finance ERPs such as Netsuite.
• Experience or ability to lead a finance team (starting small)
• Thriving in a dynamic and fast-growing environment, where you go the extra mile to get things done.
• Fluent in English and bilingual in Dutch or French

What we offer

• A fast-moving and high-growth scale-up environment where you can grow while having an immediate business impact!
• A fun and dynamic work environment that combines the best of entrepreneurship and corporate maturity
• Offices in Brussels and flexibility in terms of remote working
• An attractive compensation package