Supervisor - International Accounting & Finance BEL

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Description

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.

Key Responsibilities
The Finance Supervisor is responsible for the effective operation of the Belgium Finance Office, supporting accurate, compliant, and efficient financial processes. The role combines local finance expertise with oversight of key processes, controls, reporting, and continuous improvement activities to help the business make better decisions faster.

As finance activities become increasingly standardized and automated, the supervisor reviews outputs, manages exceptions, monitors service delivery, and ensures that Belgian legal, tax, payroll, banking, and regulatory requirements continue to be met

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Belgium Finance Office, including team coordination, support, and timely delivery

• Oversee monthly payroll, social security, taxes, salary payments, HR records, leave controls, and pension and welfare reviews

• Manage month-end close activities, including accruals, adjustments, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis

• Prepare monthly forecasts, cash-flow forecasts, and monthly cash book

• Oversee VAT recovery, e-invoicing, Peppol, digital reporting, and other local tax and compliance requirements

• Manage contract administration and provide finance support to the airport station

• Manage BSP-related correspondence, claims, ACMs, and ADMs

• Ensure compliance with company policies, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and applicable Belgian legislation

• Work closely with regional and global teams as finance activities evolve, while ensuring that Belgium-specific requirements, service quality, an

  clear responsibilities are maintained

• Review system-generated outputs, investigate exceptions, and follow up on errors, data issues, and control matters

• Play an active role in modernizing Belgium’s finance processes by helping reduce manual work, improve data quality, and introduce practical automation and simpler ways of working

• Promote effective communication, teamwork, knowledge sharing, and employee development

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Accounting Certification

• At least 2-4 years of experience in accounting

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to explain variances, identify issues, and support informed decision-making
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coach employees and collaborate across functions
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Oracle, Hyperion, reporting and workflow tools, and the responsible use of AI tools
• Must be legally authorized to work in Belgium for any employer without sponsorship
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Fluent in French, both written and verbal
• Fluent in Dutch, both written and verbal
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Airline industry 2 years' experience

• Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving

• Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to company policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security