Head of Finance Business Partnering – ManpowerGroup Belgium 

Head of Finance Business Partnering – ManpowerGroup Belgium 

Ready to shape strategy at the highest level? 

At ManpowerGroup, finance doesn’t just support the business, it drives it. As Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will play a pivotal leadership role in steering business performance, influencing strategic decisions, and enhancing long-term value creation across all our brands in Belgium. 

You will act as a trusted advisor to the Finance Director and senior leadership, providing a consolidated financial view across the country while ensuring strong alignment between financial insights and business execution. 

This is a hands-on leadership role, where you combine strategic oversight with active involvement in business partnering activities, leading a team of two Finance Business Partners. 

If you’re looking for a high-impact role in a global, people-first organization, this is your opportunity. 

Your Role as Head of Finance Business Partnering 

Drive Strategic Decision-Making & Business Performance 

• Provide a consolidated financial view across all ManpowerGroup Belgium activities, supporting the Finance Director in evaluating performance and guiding decisions. 

• Act as a key strategic partner to leadership, influencing business decisions with data-driven insights. 

• Challenge commercial and operational leaders to ensure decisions are grounded in strong financial rationale. 

• Lead financial modelling, scenario planning, and business case development to support strategic initiatives. 

• Combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, actively contributing to key analyses and decision-making processes. 

Lead Planning, Forecasting & Financial Governance 

• Own and coordinate all Finance Business Partnering activities including month-end closings, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting. 

• Lead the development of annual plans, long-range plans, and regular forecasts across brands. 

• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and define corrective actions where needed. 

• Ensure robust use of KPIs and performance metrics to guide strategic and operational decisions. 

• Deliver high-quality reporting including P&L, revenue, and overhead analysis on a recurring basis. 

Lead & Develop the Finance Business Partnering Function 

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of two Finance Business Partners, ensuring strong alignment and performance. 

• Balance leadership with operational involvement, acting as both a manager and a senior individual contributor. 

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

• Support team development through feedback, performance reviews, and capability building. 

Partner with Senior Stakeholders 

• Act as the primary finance partner to Brand Directors and senior business leaders. 

• Participate in and lead strategic business reviews and performance discussions. 

• Present complex financial topics in a clear and compelling way to various audiences. 

• Support decision-making at all levels as a trusted internal consultant. 

• Contribute to the development of forward-looking metrics (e.g. customer value, operational KPIs) to drive long-term growth. 

Drive Innovation & Continuous Improvement 

• Take a leading role in optimizing Finance Business Partnering processes, reporting, and forecasting. 

• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and enhance financial insights through smarter use of tools and data. 

• Bring a creative and innovative mindset to improve ways of working and increase the impact of finance within the business. 

• Collaborate with Finance teams, Shared Services, and Centres of Expertise to drive efficiency and consistency. 

Ensure Governance & Collaboration 

• Build strong relationships across Sales, Operations, and support functions to align financial and business goals. 

• Ensure full compliance with financial policies and internal control frameworks. 

• Contribute to strengthening financial governance and best practices across the organization. 

Who We’re Looking For 

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in FP&A, business partnering, or strategic finance roles within international organizations 

• Proven experience leading and developing teams, ideally in a hands-on leadership role 

• Strong track record in influencing senior stakeholders and driving business performance 

• Commercial acumen and understanding of financial and operational drivers 

• A proactive, innovative mindset, with a strong interest in improving tools, processes, and data usage 

• Comfortable combining strategy and execution in a fast-paced business environment 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate complexity into clarity 

• Professional proficiency in Dutch, French, and English 

• Advanced Excel; Power BI or similar tools are a strong asset 

What You Can Expect at ManpowerGroup 

• Attractive salary aligned with leadership scope 

• Company car & fuel card 

• Bonus scheme 

• Flexible benefits (cafeteria plan) 

• Group & hospitalization insurance 

• 32 vacation days 

Why Join Us? 

At ManpowerGroup, you’ll do more than lead a function, you’ll shape the business. You’ll operate at the intersection of finance, strategy, and innovation, in a role where your ideas and impact truly matter. 

Ready to take the lead? 

Apply now and play a key role in shaping the financial future of ManpowerGroup Belgium.