BUSINESS CONTROLLING AND OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE @EPPA… at EPPA · 1050…

Who we are

EPPA is an independent, highly reputed consultancy founded in 1987 and based in Brussels. With our more than 50 consultants and staff, our primary objective is to establish a constructive dialogue between stakeholders and European institutions. We put our strategic, political and regulatory expertise at our clients’ service to find creative solutions in a complex, multidimensional and constantly evolving European political system.

What we are looking for – Description of your role at EPPA

• Commercial / project controlling - Project profitability, revenue tracking, utilisation, write-offs, invoicing status, management reporting
• CRM & client management support - CRM quality, opportunity tracking, client/contact maintenance, follow-ups, proposal pipeline
• Operational accounting & project administration - Project setup in systems, timesheet structures, project codes, billing-related data preparation, basic checks, coordination with accounting
• Management information - Dashboards, monthly analyses, anomalies, preparation of management views
• Tools & process improvements - Excel/Power Query, CRM workflows, automation, AI-supported process improvements, ODOO, …
• Finance support - Support to the finance function on occasional matters

What we would be happy to see you bring forward

You like to combine three somewhat different modes of working: Analytical: You enjoy understanding what the numbers mean and bring value to management and decisions. Operational: You don’t mind ensuring that project codes, rates, time-recording structures and client data are correct. Improvement-oriented: You do not simply accept repetitive administrative work but gradually improve or automate it.

This means your ideally bring:

• Analytical & commercial thinking
• Reliability, accuracy & ownership
• Thinking in systems and the big picture as well as attention to details
• Digital / systems / AI capability
• Operational finance & process understanding
• Communication & stakeholder management
• Structured curiosity, initiative & continuous improvement
• High level of integrity and discretion with confidential data

Besides that, you are comfortable working in English, French and Dutch (at least one of the latter two).

What we offer to you

• A competitive remuneration package
• A part-time position with flexible scheduling
• A supportive, international working environment with opportunities to develop and grow
• Hands-on exposure to the full finance function of a consultancy, working closely with both, the Finance Manager as well as the Client Relationship Manager
• Workplace in an attractive location centrally in Brussels, with good public transportation connections

How to apply

To apply, please send a CV and a short cover letter to careers@eppa.com

Pay: Up to €5.500,00 per month

Work Location: In person