About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black">Business Controller Digital Printing Solutions Cambridge</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">To strengthen the Business Finance team of Agfa’s <strong>Digital Printing Solutions</strong> Business Unit, we are looking for a <strong>Business Controller at our Cambridge site</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">AGFA Digital Printing Solutions (DPS)</span></strong><span style="color:black"> is a division of the Agfa-Gevaert Group, headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium, and is listed on Euronext Brussels (AGFB).</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Building on Agfa’s longstanding expertise in chemistry and deep knowledge of the Graphics industry, our Digital Printing Solutions business (DPS) has a leading position in inkjet printing.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We provide sign & display and packaging companies with a range of productive yet versatile wide-format inkjet printers and inks that are powered by dedicated workflow software. In addition we are providing and developing solutions for laminate, leather and other decorative applications as well as designing high performance inkjet inks for industrial applications. All of this is underpinned by a strong IP portfolio and a wealth of human expertise.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We have grown significantly in recent years and are now seeking a Business Controller to help us continue that trend in the years ahead.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">As a <strong>Business Controller </strong>at our Cambridge site you will have a broad controlling role where you will (1) act as a business partner for the global DPS innovation team (65%), (2) be in charge of all local FP&A activities (25%) and (3) be in charge of all local plant controlling activities (10%)</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0cm;margin-left:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">By performing in-depth analysis and translating your findings to our stakeholders, </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">you will add value to our BU by delivering clear insights to all different levels of the organization, with the main goal of driving the BU growth, top- and bottom-line</span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">.</span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0cm;margin-left:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">You will further build on your excellent financial analytical skills towards more </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">tactical and strategic finance business management.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Key Tasks (non-exhaustive):</strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:white">Business Partnering: Partner with the global head of innovation and his R&D managers to provide financial modeling, investment appraisals, and business cases for new initiatives</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:white">Project Monitoring: Track the financial health of R&D projects, analyzing variances in monthly R&D spend vs budget on inks, equipment and software </span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:white">Performance Metrics: Develop and track KPIs to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the R&D portfolio</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:white">Financial Reporting & Analysis: Actively support the local financial services team in managing the month-end closing process, preparing monthly financial statements and analyzing variances between actual and forecasted results</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:white">Financial planning: Developing annual strategic 5-year plan, annual budget and quarterly forecasts in alignment with BU and plant goals</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Perform ad hoc in-depth analysis related to business topics, supporting decision making for future business potential</li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:white">Cost Accounting & Control: Maintaining standard costing systems, reviewing production costs, monitoring material usage and analyzing manufacturing variances to improve margins</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:white">Inventory & Asset Management: Reconciling inventory and managing fixed assets</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:white">Operational Support: Providing financial insights to the plant manager for decision-making, such as capital project evaluation and cost reduction initiatives</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">What are we looking for?</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">A university master’s degree in finance</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">5 to 7 years of experience in a finance business environment</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Prior experience as a plant controller or have a good (working) understanding of the key concepts (e.g. cost accounting)</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Willing to go the extra mile, to be prepared for the future</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Fluent in English</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Eager to learn, and you are open-minded and resilient</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Result driven and service minded</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to manage under pressure, at a high pace and to deal with challenging stakeholders and deadlines</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization</li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Location: </span></strong><span style="color:black">Cambridge, UK (hybrid working)<strong><br><br></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><strong>What can we offer? </strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">An exciting opportunity in an important growth BU within Agfa</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">A broad business finance role covering business, plant and functional controlling</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The opportunity to work on an innovative and sustainable product portfolio</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">A challenging and international business environment</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Career development and growth. </li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Competitive salary and benefit package. </li> </ul>