Country Finance Manager

Role Overview

• Act as a trusted strategic advisor and business partner to the Country Managing Director, supporting decision–making, performance management and long–term value creation.
• Represent Finance at country level and serve as the senior finance interface towards the global CFO organization.
• Combine strategic oversight with hands–on ownership, remaining closely involved in key financial topics, prioritization, and critical decisions.
• Ensure full compliance with Belgian and Dutch GAAP, as well as all local statutory, tax, legal and fiduciary requirements, in close collaboration with CSS and Finance & Planning CoEs.
• Serve as a member of the Board of Directors, contributing actively to sound corporate governance and fiduciary oversight.
• Support corporate and global functions in the development and execution of financial and tax strategies, including M&A activities, due diligence and negotiations at country level.
• Lead and maintain effective relationships with external auditors, authorities and key external stakeholders, representing Hitachi Energy in the local business environment.
• Build strong, trust–based relationships with key customers at senior level, contributing to sustainable, long–term partnerships.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives and contribute to the development of a strong, credible and business–oriented local finance organization.
• Lead, coach and inspire finance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of local, regional and global projects, driving them end–to–end in alignment with Hitachi Energy priorities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
• Proven senior finance leadership experience within a large international and matrix organization.
• Solid experience as Country Finance Manager or Finance Director for a mid– to large–size organization, ideally in Belgium and/or the Netherlands.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian and Dutch GAAP, as well as local statutory, tax and fiduciary regulations.
• A genuine business partner mindset, with the ability to challenge, influence and support senior management decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands–on, pragmatic execution when required.
• Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of building, developing and engaging high–performing teams.
• Excellent internal communication skills as a leader, able to clearly convey financial insights, priorities and decisions within the local organization.
• Confident and credible communicator towards senior internal stakeholders and external partners (customers, authorities, auditors).
• Fluency in English and Dutch, both written and spoken.
• Self–driven, resilient and well–organized, able to manage complexity and ambiguity effectively.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Remote work options