Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Septentrio

Leuven, Belgium

The Job

Septentrio, part of Hexagon, is seeking a highly analytical and motivated Financial Analyst to join our local Finance team. In this role, you will work closely with the Finance Business Partner and support financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis across the division.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality insights, supporting ‑data driven‑ decision-making, and enabling operational and strategic improvements. This role is ideal for a finance professional looking to grow within a dynamic and global Hexagon environment.

Your Mission

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

• Support monthly forecasting, the annual budget cycle, and long-term‑ financial planning processes;
• Conduct variance analyses versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key drivers and trends;
• Build and maintain financial models that support scenario planning and strategic decision-making;
• Provide data and insights to the Finance Business Partner and VP Finance.

Management Reporting & Performance Insights

• Prepare financial reporting packages for Septentrio and Hexagon leadership on a monthly and quarterly basis;
• Consolidate financial data, highlight risks and opportunities, and identify performance gaps;
• Support preparation of quarterly business review materials and presentations;
• Conduct ad hoc and ‑deep dive‑ analyses for strategic projects, investments, and operational efficiency improvements.

Business Partnering & Cross Functional‑ Support

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Product Development, and other key functions;
• Provide financial insights to support pricing decisions, product development roadmaps, and operational planning;
• Support the Finance Business Partner in building business cases and performance tracking;
• Act as a reliable and proactive analytical resource for non-financial stakeholders.

Operational Excellence & Systems

• Contribute to the improvement of financial tools, reporting dashboards, and FP&A processes;
• Support inter‑group charging and internal management fee processes aligned with Hexagon methodologies;
• Assist with audit requests and ensure compliance with internal policies and reporting standards;
• Help streamline internal workflows, documentation, and process controls.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, forecasting reliability, and process efficiency;
• Maintain and refine financial models and templates used across the division;
• Support automation initiatives and best-practice implementations within the Financial analyst function.

Your Qualifications

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, controlling, or a related analytical function;
• Proven experience with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis;
• Strong skills in financial modelling and Excel;
• Experience working with ERP and reporting systems (SAP, OneStream is a plus);
• Ability to translate financial data into clear insights for stakeholders;
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a dynamic environment;
• Any experience with PowerBi is a plus.

Eligibility & Skills

• Master or bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field;
• Solid understanding of core finance principles and financial statements;
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and accuracy;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Curious, proactive, and eager to grow toward senior FP&A or business partnering roles;
• Team oriented mindset with a collaborative, ‑solution driven‑ approach In exchange for your talent, we offer a very competitive compensation package in a top-notch high-tech, international working environment. At Septentrio you’ll have room to grow, both personally and professionally. Our on-boarding plan is legendary, our homework policy family-friendly. Get in touch and help us shoot for the moon, the stars and beyond.