Job Title: Associate Commercial Director
Location: Brussels
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Travel Requirements: Some international travel required
Reporting To: Commercial Director
Job Overview
We are seeking a driven and commercially astute Associate Commercial Director to join our dynamic team. In this key role, you will partner closely with the Commercial Director and the International Corporate Clients (ICC) team to drive financial and commercial performance. You’ll help provide the Key Account Management (KAM) team with actionable insights and robust financial tools to inform strategic decisions and improve contract outcomes across a global portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with outputs to Operations and Central Finance, including balance sheet reconciliations, WIP reporting, and contract performance tracking.
- Collaborate with Central and local Commercial Managers on quarterly and annual financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
- Support monthly financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Analyze cost bases and review local country financial results to identify areas for performance improvement.
- Work alongside operational teams to enhance commercial outcomes across key contracts.
- Drive process improvement to reduce manual tasks and enhance financial workflows.
- Prepare key reporting outputs (MBRs, QBRs, Country Deep Dives) to support operational performance reviews.
- Contribute to the standardization of commercial outputs across departments.
- Support the development of resilient business processes in line with organizational change.
- Engage with the wider KAM team to promote digital transformation across the portfolio.
- Perform other duties as required by the line manager.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience in a deadline-driven financial environment.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to provide value-adding insights.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Flexible and resilient under pressure.
Desirable:
- Experience with ERP systems.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Meal Vouchers, Eco Cheques
- Group and Hospitalisation Insurance
- Company Car, Laptop, and Mobile Phone
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Who are we?
Apleona specializes in Integrated Facility Management, taking over the complete management of commercial properties and buildings for our clients. This includes tasks such as maintenance of buildings and building-related installations, as well as cleaning, reception, catering, and security.
Apleona is a market leader in facility management in Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland, and holds a strong position in the largest European markets and the United Kingdom. Apleona operates in 30 countries, with a focus on Facility Management and Real Estate.
Apleona delivers facility services with a focus on innovative solutions that provide lasting added value for the client. We strive for an integrated approach in close collaboration with our clients, focusing on long-term client relationships. "Realising Potential" is a key concept in our approach.
For more information, feel free to contact me via email ([email protected]). If you believe you are ready to realize your potential and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply directly through Indeed, and we will contact you shortly.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in a fast-paced, commercially focused team with global reach. If you thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment and are passionate about driving financial excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid remote in 1831 Machelen
