Director Finance, Administration & IT

Director Finance, Administration & IT

(Full-time)

EURELECTRIC – Union of the Electricity Industry

Brussels, Belgium

We offer a unique opportunity to join the European trade association for electricity in a C-level position.

The organisation: Speaking for more than 3500 companies, Eurelectric represents the full value chain of the European electricity industry in Brussels and beyond. Our priorities revolve around the full decarbonisation of the power sector, the deployment of electric solutions to decarbonise other parts of the economy and ensure competitiveness and energy security.

The role: The Director – Finance, Administration & IT is responsible for the organisation’s financial governance and operational support functions, ensuring sound financial management, efficient administration, reliable IT systems and a coherent HR framework aligned with strategic priorities.

Reporting to the Secretary General, the Director contributes to strategic planning and ensures that financial and operational systems effectively support the organisation’s activities. The role also provides financial analysis, operational oversight and risk management support to the Secretary General and governance bodies.

Key Responsibilities

1) Finance & Administration

Assisted by the Head of Finance, Administration & Payroll:

• Define and drive the organisation’s financial strategy, ensuring strong governance and longterm sustainability;
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning in alignment with strategic priorities;
• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and integrity of accounting systems;
• Deliver financial insights, risk analysis and recommendations to senior leadership and governance bodies;
• Oversee financial reporting, audits and relationships with external partners (auditors, banks);
• Supervise administrative and operational support functions to ensure efficient internal operations;
• Drive process optimisation, resource efficiency and continuous improvement across support services.

2) Human Resources

Assisted by the HR Manager:

• Provide strategic oversight of HR policies, people management and organisational development;
• Oversee recruitment, performance appraisal cycles, training and employee relations;
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and internal HR frameworks.

3) Information Technology (IT)

Assisted by 2 Senior IT advisors:

• Lead IT strategy and oversee infrastructure to ensure secure and efficient operations;
• Ensure maintenance, performance and evolution of systems, tools and digital platforms;
• Manage external IT providers and outsourced services;
• Oversee cybersecurity, data protection and business continuity;
• Drive digitalisation initiatives to enhance organisational efficiency.

Profile and Competencies

• At least 10 years’ professional experience in financial governance, operational management at senior management level;
• Master in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field;
• Strong knowledge of financial governance, accounting principles and internal control systems;
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure;
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Ability to contribute to strategic organisational development and support senior leadership;
• Fluency in English and French and/or Dutch.

We offer

• A key role in a highly professional organisation with a positive, inclusive work culture;
• An attractive remuneration package, including a comprehensive range of benefits and an electric company car.

Please submit your application, including a CV and motivation letter (quoting “ref. DFAI”) to [email protected] by 22/05/2026.

Attn. Giuseppina Rondinelli, HR Manager, Tel +32(0)471813802