BESIX Group is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, operating in construction, construction, real estate development and concessions. BESIX Group was founded in 1909, and has grown impressively over the years. BESIX Group operates in Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa and the Middle East through its subsidiary BESIX Construct, as well as in Canada and Australia. The group stands out in its sector by having its own internal Engineering Department, with wide-ranging expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, methods, planning, and BIM, System Engineering and similar tools.

In 2022, the Group achieved a turnover of EUR 3.4 billion. BESIX has about 12,000 employees active in 25+ countries with more than 80 different nationalities.

Find more information at: https://www.besix.com/.

For our International Business Unit, we are seeking an experienced Finance & Administration Manager to join one of our various construction projects abroad.

General - Processes

• Ensure that all financial and administrative transactions are conducted within the legal and contractual framework, that all internal and external reports are timely and correctly issued, ensure integrity of cash, receivables and payable management; import & export of equipment; taxes; and safeguard stock management;
• Update the relevant business processes when required;
• Develop and implement tools and templates for the monitoring and follow-up of the economic, finance and administrative matters;
• Comply with all local financial & administrative regulations;
• Follow and implement Group guidelines and policies where and when required.

Economic

• Monitor the cost control for the ongoing project and local Branch;
• Capture & report risks & opportunities;
• Develop and implement new reporting tools and templates;
• Redesign the budgeting process with the changing phases of the project to accurately and timely  identify the key business drivers;
• Analyze the performance of the business against the annual budget and long-term business plan;
• Closely interact with the Project Director.

Finance & Taxes

• Implement processes to give business managers the necessary financial data to make decisions and monitor performance;
• Follow and manage the inter-company invoicing & reporting and monitor JV partners accounts;
• Enforce financial discipline & cost controls within the project;
• Manage statutory accounts and reconciliations to reflect the economic reporting;
• Develop, maintain, and where necessary, improve financial systems to facilitate management decision-making;
• Review tax schemes (incl. Transfer Pricing) for the local Branch and Joint-Venture.

Treasury and cash

• Monitor & optimize the multi-currency treasury activities;
• Follow up the cash variances and flows during the project;
• Develop & fortify cash flow forecast during the project;
• Handle all bank guarantees.

HR - Administration

• Monitor the administrative management of the expat staff (payroll, visa’s etc…);
• Support the timekeeping process and recharges;
• Comply with local taxes for expats;
• Be the contact person for all HR related matters;
• Perform people management of your local team;
• Monitor import and export of equipment;
• Keep track of all insurances, procurement and logistics;
• Ensure a qualitative document control of all financial & administrative topics;
• Maintain relationships with local banks, authorities, customers and other specific partners.

• You have a Master degree in an economical or financial field;
• You have relevant work experience in the field of cost (project) control, accounting or financial audit;
• Experience in a project based environment is strong asset;
• Experience in the construction industry is an asset. Interest in the construction industry is a must;
• You are fluent in English & French. Any other language is an asset; 
• You are flexible, interested and open to work in a multi-cultural work environment. You understand and cope with cultural differences and different working methodologies between countries and continents.
• You are result oriented, pro-active and a dynamic problem solver;
• You are able to analyze complex issues and significantly improve, change or adapt existing methods;
• You are persevering, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial combined with a strong sense of responsibility and flexibility;
• You communicate, report and interact in a clear, timely and solution-minded manner.

A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it's about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.

Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial company which is now recognized as a Belgian Top Employer. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow, but also for your career and personal development.

We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.

Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come? If you are passionate about our purpose to Excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world, come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.

Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:  

• An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages, extra-legal pension, medical care insurance, work-life balance program (such as teleworking, child care, flexible work schedule, mobile working), Health Management (sport, health check-up program, …) 
• Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon 
• A dynamic, creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions) 
• Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment,
• The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group