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Chief Financial Officer

  • N-SIDE
Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
  • N-SIDE
Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
Full-time
Published:

We are looking for a strategic and results-oriented Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team based in our Louvain-la-Neuve HQ. As a member of the steering committee, the CFO will work in close collaboration with the CEO and Executive Committee to support and adapt the company’s strategic plans while ensuring robust financial performance.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

N-SIDE is a world leader in increasing the efficiency of life sciences and energy industries by providing software and services that optimize the use of natural resources, facilitating the transition to a more sustainable world.

To achieve this, N-SIDE leverages its deep industry knowledge, technical expertise, and understanding of applied mathematics to help global pharmaceutical and energy companies anticipate, adapt, and optimize their decisions.

In the life sciences industry, N-SIDE reduces waste in clinical trials, leading to more efficient, faster, and more sustainable clinical trials. In the energy industry, N-SIDE helps electricity market and grid operators in enabling a safer and faster transition toward renewable sources.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Define and execute the long-term finance strategy in partnership with the CEO and Executive Committee, aligned with evolving business goals;

  • Lead and develop the Finance organization (Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Revenue Operations);

  • Serve as a strategic advisor on investments, growth opportunities, and deliver actionable financial insights to support key decisions;

  • Establish and monitor KPIs aligned with growth and expansion targets, driving improvements in margins, cost control, cash flow, and operational efficiency;

  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, investment planning, risk management, and revenue optimization in partnership with Revenue Operations, ensuring alignment with financial goals and risk tolerance;

  • Oversee CRM tool and process (Salesforce) with the Revenue Operations team (RevOps) to optimize revenue streams and improve forecasting accuracy and customer profitability calculations;

  • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Revenue Operations. Identify talent needs and foster continuous development;

  • Lead finance and business transformation initiatives to enhance performance, efficiency, and compliance across all finance and accounting processes.


YOUR PROFILE:

You bring strong financial acumen, a strategic mindset, and a collaborative leadership style. We welcome candidates who may not yet hold a CFO role but have demonstrated leadership and impact in FP&A and controlling roles, particularly in the tech and IT sector.

Specifically, you have:

  • You hold a Master’s degree in finance, financial management, economics or related field;

  • Expertise in controlling, accounting, reporting, and financial operations;

  • Proven ability to influence executive teams and drive business performance;

  • Experience identifying growth and operational efficiency opportunities;

  • Background in the tech, software, or IT industry;

  • Strong team leadership and mentoring skills;

  • A proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset;

  • You have excellent oral and written communication skills in English; French is a plus. 


WHAT WE OFFER:

  • What’s important for us is that you grow and learn, because we care about you, which is N-SIDE’s hallmark.You will be part of a fun and flexible work environment in which creativity, freedom and initiative are rewarded;

  • You will join a diverse team of over 200 passionate engineers, computer scientists, and business experts from 30+ different nationalities, with 25% holding PhDs. Together, we are committed to making a meaningful impact toward a more sustainable future;

  • N-SIDE offers a great compensation package, which includes a company car and full range of benefits which can be personalised thanks to our Flex Income Plan;

  • All candidates will be treated equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. N-SIDE will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics;

  • We are headquartered in Belgium with offices in the USA and Japan. The company is certified B Corporation, Best Managed Company by Deloitte Belgium and ISO 27001.


Motivated to join our team and bring N-SIDE to the next level.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data, including any information which allows to identify you as an individual person. N-SIDE uses the applicant’s personal data in a fair and lawful manner. N-SIDE collects and processes personal data in accordance with the privacy statement available in the privacy policy. Personal information (applicant data) submitted by an applicant will only be used by N-SIDE to ensure an effective recruitment process and will be used recruitment purposes only.
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