Finance Manager

Who we are 

OTIV is a Ghent-based company leading the autonomous revolution in rail. We are on a mission to increase safety and efficiency of railway operations by teaching rail vehicles to drive autonomously. By making trains more efficient and safer, we actively contribute to a modal shift and a greener future. We bring this vision to life by a unique focus on the most challenging environments such as cities, shunting yards and industrial sites. Thanks to high-profile partners and world-leading clients such as Deutsche Bahn, SNCF Group, ArcelorMittal and CAF we deliver the future of railway operations today.

OTIV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. OTIV strives to create an environment in which all employees feel confident in their ability to bring their authentic selves to work and secure collaborating with colleagues and customers.

What you will do

As the Finance Manager, you will be the financial backbone of OTIV’s day-to-day operations. You will own our financial reporting and control processes, ensure cash flow visibility, and partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams to drive cost discipline and financial performance. Working directly with the CFO, you will translate financial data into insights that guide strategic decisions as we scale. You will play a key role in building the financial infrastructure that allows OTIV to grow with confidence, including AI implementations.

Tasks and responsibilities

As Finance Manager at OTIV you will

• Own the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports with variance analysis.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Build and maintain project-level financial reporting and cost tracking.
• Maintain a rolling cash flow forecast, flagging risks and opportunities proactively.
• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
• Implement and continuously improve financial processes, systems, and internal controls (AI).
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• 3–5+ years of experience in operational or management finance.
• Strong command of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-moving scale-up environment.
• Proficiency in ODOO and advanced Excel / Google Sheets

Nice to have:

• Experience in a project-based or deep-tech/engineering company.
• Knowledge of Belgian GAAP and tax regulations.

Benefits

What we offer 

• Full time offer with competitive salary package.
• International environment in a disruptive scale-up with opportunities to grow.
• Early riser or night owl? Either way, you’ll fit right in our flexible working hours system.
• Hybrid working policy, with an office in beautiful Ghent (Belgium).
• Collaborative, transparent, and fun-loving office culture.
• Team events and quarterly offsite.
• 32 days of vacation.