Finance Transformation Manager

Insurance Finance Transformation Manager

Location: Belgium

Industry: Insurance & Financial Services

Seniority: Senior Management

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Insurance Finance & Transformation Manager to lead strategic finance transformation initiatives within the Belgian insurance sector.

In this role, you will work closely with senior executives, finance leaders, and cross-functional teams to modernize financial operations, optimize business processes, and implement innovative solutions.

You will play a key role in helping leading insurance companies improve operational efficiency, strengthen financial reporting, and adapt to evolving regulatory and technological requirements.

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Insurance Finance & Transformation Manager, you will:

• Lead complex finance transformation projects and programs within insurance organizations.
• Work closely with CFOs and senior management to translate business strategies into effective operating models.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate financial processes, enhancing efficiency and performance.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery within agreed timelines and objectives.
• Support the implementation and optimization of financial systems, ERP solutions, and digital tools.
• Oversee initiatives related to financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and process transformation.
• Support finance departments in managing the operational and financial impact of mergers and acquisitions.
• Coordinate regulatory transformation initiatives in line with Belgian and European requirements.
• Build strong relationships with clients and manage stakeholders across business, finance, and IT departments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams and junior consultants.

Your Profile

We are looking for a senior professional with a strong combination of insurance expertise, financial knowledge, project management, and leadership skills.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in business analysis, consulting, auditing, or financial transformation.
• At least 5 years of project management experience within the finance department of an insurance company.
• Strong understanding of insurance finance operations, financial reporting, and transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with CFOs, senior executives, and C-level stakeholders.
• Ability to manage several strategic initiatives simultaneously.
• Good knowledge of Dutch, French, and English.

Technical Expertise

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly valued:

• Financial Reporting & Regulation: Belgian GAAP, IFRS 17, Solvency II, CSRD, and financial closing processes.
• Finance Transformation: Process optimization, Lean methodologies, automation, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
• Financial Systems: ERP implementation, financial applications, and technology integration.
• Data & Analytics: Financial data management, Business Intelligence (BI), dashboards, and performance reporting.
• Financial Planning: Budgeting, controlling, and performance management.
• Investment Operations: Front-, middle-, and back-office investment processes.
• Financial Operations: Payments, Purchase-to-Pay (P2P), and Order-to-Cash (OTC).
• Risk & Financial Management: Asset and Liability Management (ALM).
• Digital Innovation: Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications within finance.

Personal Skills

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach.
• Proactive, analytical, and results-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively in complex and evolving environments.
• Strong client focus and a collaborative working style.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on high-impact transformation projects for leading insurance companies and major brokers in Belgium.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals and insurance industry experts.
• An attractive compensation and benefits package, including a company car or mobility budget and a performance-based bonus.
• Continuous professional development and job-related training.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing consulting environment.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and dynamic working culture.