Open position: Financial Analyst

DNS Belgium's mission is to create a safe, reliable and sustainable internet for everyone. 

To achieve our mission, we are strengthening our Finance & Accounting team with a Financial Analyst. You support our organisation with reliable financial insights and play an active role in optimising processes and reporting. Your analytical approach helps to underpin strategic decisions and ensures a robust financial operation.

Do you want to join our team? Then let's meet! We look forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter.

About you

  • You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, economics or a related field.
  • You have at least three years of experience in a financial role and are motivated to continue developing within Finance and Accounting.
  • You have an in‑depth understanding of accounting principles, including analytical  accounting.
  • You are confident working with Excel and have an affinity for other financial tools.
  • You have experience with one or more accounting packages or ERP systems and enjoy exploring financial tools, always looking for ways to using them more efficiently and smartly.
  • You are a team player who can also work autonomously, with good communication skills that enable effective collaboration with other units.

Your job

  • You draw up periodic forecasts, budgets and financial analyses that steer strategic choices.
  • You analyse and develop management reports and provide clear insights and concrete recommendations.
  • You play an active role in an accurate month‑end and year‑end close, working closely with the accounting team.
  • You develop, optimise and automate financial processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • You provide support during external audits, tax returns and due diligence activities.
  • You translate internal and external data into business‑oriented analyses and action-based insights, in collaboration with other units across the organisation.
  • You manage the cash flow and fixed term accounts to ensure a healthy financial operation.

Important for this role 

  • You take ownership, work with accuracy and have a strong eye for detail when drawing up reports and analyses.
  • You are able to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.
  • You are proactive in terms of improving processes and identifying issues in good time.
  • You are flexible and adapt easily to changes in processes, systems or regulations.
  • You report to the People and Business Services Lead.

We offer

A light-filled office near the Vaartkom in Leuven. We're easily accessible by bike, public transport or car.  

More importantly: our office is designed with a view to accessibility and comfort for everyone to ensure every colleague feels welcome and supported. 

39 people work at DNS Belgium, divided over four departments: Digital Society, People and Business Services, GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) and Technology. Most employees have a hybrid work schedule, which means homeworking is also a possibility for you.  DNS Belgium has a culture of openness, inclusiveness and sustainability. We have a good work-life balance and actively invest in training programmes and personal growth.

What else can you expect?

  • A multi-faceted and challenging role with plenty of autonomy, enabling you to make your mark and benefit from person growth opportunities.
  • We have a sustainable workplace and are an employer that invests in your development. We have a generous training budget and provide 12 days of training for you each year.
  • An attractive salary with benefits such as group insurance, hospitalisation cover, mobility budget, meal vouchers, 32 days of leave, mobile phone plan and laptop.
  • cafeteria plan with a choice of bicycle leasing, additional paid days of leave, etc.
  • A permanent contract.
  • The ability to get started quickly.