This job in a nutshell
Are you ready to drive meaningful change in finance? As a Senior Consultant Finance Transformation at BDO, you'll collaborate with clients to design and implement initiatives that align with their strategic priorities. Join a team that values expertise, warmth, and pragmatism, and make your mark in a dynamic environment.
What will you be doing?
In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming finance processes and systems. Here's what you'll be doing:
1. Collaborate with clients: Partner with stakeholders to understand business objectives, pain points, and opportunities for improvement.
2. Design and implement initiatives: Develop and execute finance transformation initiatives that meet clients' strategic priorities and regulatory requirements,, including IFRS and Sustainable Finance (. EU Taxonomy, CSRD,
3. Assess and recommend: Conduct assessments, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions to enhance finance processes, systems, data, and organization.
4. Support ERP implementations: Assist in the implementation of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday) to streamline finance operations and enhance data analytics with solutions such as AnaPlan or Tagetik
5. Thought leadership: Contribute to the development of thought leadership content, methodologies, and tools to differentiate the practice and enhance its value proposition.
6. Leverage BDO's network: Collaborate closely with colleagues from various Business Practices to create a real impact for our clients.
What do you bring to the table?
We're looking for someone who can bring expertise and enthusiasm to the team. Here's what you'll need:
7. Relevant experience: 2-6 years of experience in finance transformation consulting, preferably in the financial services industry.
8. Educational background: Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
9. Language proficiency: Native level in Dutch or French and very good knowledge of the other language, complemented with profound English skills.
10. Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and management reporting, with knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.
11. Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders at all levels.
12. Consulting skills: Transversal core consulting skills such as project management, problem-solving, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
13. ERP experience: Experience with the implementation of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.
14. Flexibility: Flexibility to travel and work in different locations as needed.
15. Passion: Desire to be part of a team with strong growth potential.
What do we bring to the table?
According to our own colleagues, it’s got something to do with the great team spirit and atmosphere within our organisation and the focus on their wellbeing… But hey, just take a look for yourself at what we got to offer
16. Culture : you will join a team of experts who encourage respect, diversity and teamwork
17. Development : you decide the direction of your career, and we support you where necessary.
18. Impact : from day 1 you will be given responsibility, with support from your team.
19. Growth : you get access to a whole range of training courses through our BDO Academy.
20. Network : you can work on different projects and clients, across business practices.
21. Flexibility : you choose where you work with flexible working hours.
22. Wellbeing : your physical and mental health is important to us.
23. Proximity : you work in an open culture, so feel free to speak to anyone, at any level.
24. Salary : you receive a competitive salary package with interesting benefits.
25. Sustainability : you work within a company with an integrated sustainability policy.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Excited about the opportunity to drive finance transformation and make a real impact at BDO? If you're nodding enthusiastically as you read through this job description, we want to hear from you! Send us your CV and let's start a conversation about how you can contribute to our team and grow together. Apply now and let's make your career count at BDO!