Financial Director

Join Unifly, a global leader in UAS Traffic Management, revolutionizing how drones and Urban Air Mobility are integrated into the airspace. Trusted worldwide, our technology drives the future of aviation. At Unifly, your expertise will directly contribute to shaping this exciting transformation while unlocking exceptional growth opportunities.

We are currently seeking a Finance Director for our office in Antwerp (Deurne).

Finance Director (Fulltime)

As Finance Director, you will be responsible for managing the company’s daily financial operations and implementing long-term strategies to ensure sustainable growth and profitability. The role involves hands-on management of financial activities, including financial controlling, consolidating results for group entities, and ensuring compliance with BGAAP for statutory reporting and IFRS for group reporting. You will collaborate with accountants, department heads, and external auditors, while supporting strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital increases. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will maintain full financial control to safeguard the organization’s revenue and profitability and assist in preparing and presenting financial reports and strategic insights to the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Controlling and Reporting

• Drive the company’s financial planning, forecasting, controlling, and reporting processes.
• Utilize Bright Analytics as the financial management reporting tool for consolidation, reporting, and insights.
• Consolidate the financial results of all group companies, including Unifly RoTech (Bucharest, Romania) and Unifly inc (New York, USA), ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide accurate cost control reporting, perform actual versus budget analysis, and monitor progress.
• Prepare, present, and manage the annual budget and monthly forecasts.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements in accordance with BGAAP for statutory reporting and ensure IFRS adjustments and reconciliations are completed accurately through coordination with an IFRS specialist for group reporting purposes.

Cost and Profitability Management

• Develop a thorough understanding of cost drivers and initiate cost management strategies to optimize efficiency.
• Manage profitability by analyzing financial data and recommending improvements.
• Use Exact Online as the accounting tool to approve invoices and allocate costs to the appropriate cost centers.
• Ensure appropriate cash flow for the organization’s operations through close monitoring and forecasting.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with applicable laws and company policies across all financial activities.
• Support the implementation of internal controls to ensure compliance and financial transparency.
• Coordinate and follow up on external audits, ensuring preparation and adherence to regulations.
• Provide monthly financial reporting to majority shareholders, ensuring alignment with the requirements of listed entities.

Operational Support and Strategy

• Provide financial insights and guidance to support strategic decision-making.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Support the financial analysis, planning, and execution of mergers and acquisitions as part of strategic growth initiatives.
• Capital Raising: Assist in planning and executing capital increases, ensuring proper financial structuring and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including department heads, to align financial operations with company goals.

Your Profile

Education

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in audit or financial controlling.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of BGAAP Accounting Standards for statutory reporting.
• Practical experience in IFRS adjustments and reconciliations for group reporting.
• Solid understanding of corporate financial law and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in financial planning, controlling, and reporting, including cost control and variance analysis.

Skills

• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to work accurately, result-oriented, and with a keen eye for detail.
• Comfortable with numbers and able to challenge financial parameters to drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch (native) and English (strong).

Tools

• Proficiency in Bright Analytics for financial management reporting is a significant advantage.
• Experience with Exact Online and MS Office (Excel) is a plus.

Additional Experience

• Experience with external audits.