description du poste

ACENSI is looking for a Cost monitoring, Optimization & Controlling Business Partnering for one of their clients based in Brussels

About the Role

In summary this covers :

Cost Monitoring, Optimization & Controlling – Work in conjunction with Finance team, department heads and CxOs to steer the Cost Monitoring and Controlling processes for OPEX and non-OPEX costs and to foster cost control mindset within the organization

Business Partnering – Support business counterparts (CxOs) in pursuit financial targets and ensure maximum profitability

Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed technical designs

Cost Monitoring, Optimization & Controlling

Steer the monthly Cost Monitoring process for OPEX and non-OPEX costs with all internal stakeholders (Finance team, Business teams), and ensure efficient and timely delivery of cost monitoring reports towards the Business (actuals vs budget, forecasts & expected landing)

Similarly, steer the quarterly Cost Controlling process for OPEX and non-OPEX costs. Ensure cost opportunities are identified and corrective scenarios on relevant scopes are developped in close cooperation with Business

Align with existing transversal cost optimization programs, to ensure maximum impact of all programs (transversal impact tracking and alignment with budget)

Proactively support improvements of underlying processes & tools used for Cost Monitoring and Controlling

Business Partnering

Based on the results of the Cost Monitoring & Controlling: communicate, discuss, and challenge financial impacts with the Business (cost centers stakeholders and decision makers)

Together with Business, identify performance issues and makes recommendations to cost centers owners for remedial actions and follows up their results, in order to respect yearly budget

More generally, support Business by bringing financial mindset/view to improve business performance

Technical Skills

You have a Master or bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration

5-8 years’ relevant work experience within Insurance or Bank industry preferred

Knowledge of ERP software experience, preferably SAP

You ideally have a background in audit

Excellent analytical and computer skills especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Language Requirements

French: Professional working proficiency

Dutch: Professional working proficiency

English: Full professional proficiency

Requirements

Very good analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the interdependency of cost drivers

Exceptionally well organized with an aptitude for data

Strong communication and presentation skills

Solid networking and interpersonal skills

Proactive and able to work under pressure

A self-starter able to be pragmatic to get to results

Able to work in team as well as autonomously

Able to influence, negotiate and resolve conflicts

You are quick learner and able to train and share knowledge

from every situation, adjusting actions based on feedback, and continuously improving.

Work Environment

We offer a fast-paced, dynamic work environment where our actions define us, more than any words or promises. We innovate to keep our business at the forefront of the market. People are at the heart of what we do, and we always value that humanity. We do what we do as well as we can because we are about improving lives, inside and outside our business.