D’Ieteren
D’Ieteren Group, a family-controlled investment company listed on Euronext Brussels (and a member of the Bel 20 index).
D’Ieteren, with a 70-year history of partnership with Volkswagen, is the largest independent importer of Volkswagen brands in Belgium. With approximately 1.2 million vehicles on the road, D’Ieteren is the leading importer and retailer of vehicles in Belgium, boasting the largest car park and commanding a market share of 22.3% in 2022.
In addition to managing a robust network of independent dealerships across Belgium, D’Ieteren operates dealerships along the Brussels-Mechelen-Antwerp axis. To further enhance its offerings, the company sells used vehicles through My Way and Audi Approved+, and provides maintenance, financing, and leasing services via VDFin, a joint venture with Volkswagen Financial Services.
With a legacy spanning 200 years, D’Ieteren has been a prominent player in the mobility sector. As the company evolves beyond a retailer/importer, it is transitioning into a comprehensive provider of mobility solutions. This strategic transformation entails developing an extensive catalogue of products and services that go beyond the traditional marketing and selling of vehicles, with a vision to "Improve the lives of citizens through fluid, accessible, and sustainable mobility." This shift requires a customer-centric mindset and an unwavering focus on customer experience and satisfaction.
D’Ieteren, employing approximately 2,000 people, reported a turnover of €3.6 billion in 2022, with an adjusted result of €150.2 million for around 50 entities to be consolidated. The company is currently seeking a Financial Reporting & Consolidation Manager for its headquarters in Brussels.
The position
As the Financial & Consolidation Manager, you will lead the consolidation process and work closely with the financial planning team, with high exposure to the top management. You will be involved in a wide variety of financial analysis and projects, playing a pivotal role in the company's financial decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented professional to join a fast-evolving Belgian company with concrete career opportunities.
Key responsibilities
As the Financial & Consolidation Manager, you will have a central role in our finance team. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the consolidation process and overseeing the consolidation team (1 FTE).
- Performing variances and financial analysis for both consolidated and business unit figures (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow).
- Preparing monthly and half-year financial packages for the executive committee and corporate management.
- Collaborating with accounting and tax departments, as well as internal and external auditors.
- Preparing consolidated figures for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes in close collaboration with the financial planning department (mainly for cash flow and balance sheet projections).
- Supporting the integration of newly acquired companies through business combinations and purchase price allocations (PPA).
- Taking ownership of finance transformation projects (digitalization, automation, consolidation by scopes, etc.).
- Supporting management in ad hoc projects and analyses.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Audit, Consolidation or Controlling
- Fluent in French and/or Dutch, with a good knowledge of the second language, and English
- Experience with financial consolidation
- Knowledge of Belgian accounting GAAP & affinity for IFRS
- Eager to learn
- Innovative and open to changes
- Good eye for details
- Affinity with IT system : Office, SAP, Sigma Conso
- Team player, ability to work with decentralized teams in a supportive way
- Results-oriented, capable of managing complex projects and working under pressure.
- Passionate about figures, ready to roll up her/his sleeves, hands-on with a can-do attitude
What We Offer:
- Exciting opportunity to join a growing company with concrete career opportunities.
- High exposure to top management and involvement in financial decision-making.
- Opportunity to participate in financial transformation projects and contribute to the company's growth.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Competitive compensation and attractive benefits.