Job Description
Business Controller Corporate
Posting Start Date: 6/8/26
Requisition ID: 64141
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Informations générales
Brussel, Belgium, 1000
TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A. (BE)
Finance / Tax / Insurance
Permanent
Full - Time
As a Business Controller, you act as the single point of accountability for the financial steering, governance and optimization of Tractebel’s structure costs at Business Unit level.
Beyond financial reporting, the role is fundamentally about:
Turning structure costs into a controllable performance lever
Supporting senior management decision making
Ensuring robustness, transparency and discipline in a complex, international environment
You operate at the intersection of Business Areas, Support Functions, Executive Management and ENGIE Group, with high exposure and autonomy.
This role offers a high impact, high visibility position at the heart of Tractebel’s financial governance, combining:
BU wide scope with Group exposure:
Strategic exposure to Executive and Group level decision making
Ownership of critical performance levers
Strong interaction with international Business Areas and Support Functions
A platform to grow into broader finance leadership roles
What we offer
Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It’s an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.
We actively support the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.
We offer a competitive salary package including representation allowances, double paid holidays, meal vouchers, eco cheques, bonuses, hospitalization insurance, PC purchase plan, ENGIE stock options, and more.
Our mobility plans are customizable to your needs, including a company car, train pass, bike lease, or combinations thereof. You can also swap your company car for the flexible and tax-friendly Belgian Mobility Budget!
Flexible, hybrid arrangements enable working from home (2-3 days per week), on-site or on the go or even part time. Tractebel participates in your home office expenses, through advantageous purchase programs and generous contributions to your internet and mobile plans.
Holidays: 32 days with opportunity to buy 5 extra days.
To celebrate our successes, and just have fun, we get together for team sports, afterworks, team -building activities, our annual party, and more.
Your key responsibilities
Structure cost single point of accountability:
Own the end to end financial steering of structure costs across the BU.
Deliver clear, decision oriented analysis of monthly performance, deviations, and trends versus budget, prior periods and objectives.
Identify structural risks, inefficiencies and savings opportunities, explain their drivers, and translate them into concrete management options.
Financial steering : Forecasting, Budget & Business Partnering:
Lead the structure cost forecasting, including Annual Budget and Medium Term Plan (MTP), by animating high level financial dialogue with Business Areas and Support Functions.
Challenge assumptions, synthesize financial and operational information, and contribute to the definition of BU targets.
Drive structured action plans, ensure disciplined execution follow up, and provide clear, synthetic status reporting to Management.
Governance, data integrity & compliance:
Guarantee the reliability, consistency and auditability of structure cost actuals and forecasts
Guarantee coherence, quality, and compliance of financial data, in line with internal financial policies and external standards (IFRS).
Ensure the quality and consistency of intercompany flows, allocations and reinvoicing mechanisms within Tractebel and with ENGIE Group.
Act as owner of structure cost governance including on integrity of WBS structure, KPIs, dashboards, allocation logic, drivers
Executive Reporting & Performance Management:
Produce executive level reporting and communication, synthesizing actuals, Budget, and MTP outlooks for BU Management and the ENGIE Group.
Perform high impact ad hoc analyses to support strategic and operational decisions.
Translate financial analysis into clear narratives, options and recommendations.
Leadership & Collaboration:
Act as a trusted finance partner within a complex, international organization, collaborating closely with cross functional stakeholders.
Deliver ad hoc strategic analyses upon Executive Management request.
Contribute to finance community engagement, including knowledge sharing and preparation of ad hoc training or communication materials.
We would love to hear from people with
A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
5–7 years of experience in financial controlling, financial management, audit or advisory roles.
Strong expertise in Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, complex pivot tables)
Experience with SAP S/4HANA (FI/CO); Power BI is an asset
Solid understanding of accounting, financial governance, forecasting and performance management
Fluency in French and English. Dutch is a plus.
Highly analytical, structured and detail oriented
Comfortable working with large sets of financial data and turning them into clear, decision oriented insights
A strong communicator, able to synthesize complex information and interact confidently with senior management
Autonomous, proactive and reliable, with a strong sense of accountability
Collaborative and able to thrive in an international, multicultural environment
Driven by continuous improvement and motivated to create tangible impact at Business Unit and Group level
Our Recruitment Process
Pre-screening conversation/HR in-depth interview (on-site or via Teams) with the Talent Acquisition Partner
1 or 2 business interviews (preferably on-site) with your future manager
Research shows that men apply when they meet 60% of the requirements, while women only apply when they are convinced they meet 100%. Don’t let that hold you back – we’d love to hear from you!
Who we are
Ready to engineer your positive impact? Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,000 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.
Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation, we welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace.
Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here!
Business Unit: Tractebel
Division: Tractebel Div2
Legal Entity: TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A. (BE)
Company Name: Tractebel
Minimum Base Salary:Maximum Base Salary:Pay Basis:
Nos valeurs
L’inclusion et la diversité sont au cœur de notre politique de ressources humaines. Nous assurons l'égalité des chances entre tous les candidats et sommes engagés à créer l’environnement de travail le plus accessible possible.
