At a Glance
- Tasks: Partner with innovation teams and manage financial activities to drive business growth.
- Company: Agfa, a leader in digital printing solutions with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, exciting growth opportunities, and a dynamic international environment.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and develop your skills in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing business unit while working on sustainable products.
- Qualifications: Master’s degree in finance and 5-7 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
To strengthen the Business Finance team of Agfa’s Digital Printing Solutions Business Unit, we are looking for a Business Controller to work at our Cambridge site. AGFA Digital Printing Solutions (DPS) is a division of the Agfa‑Gevaert Group, headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium. You will have a broad controlling role where you will:
- Act as a business partner for the global DPS innovation team (65%).
- Be in charge of all local FP&A activities (25%).
- Be in charge of all local plant controlling activities (10%).
By performing in-depth analysis and translating your findings to our stakeholders, you will add value to the 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.
Key Responsibilities- Partner with the global head of innovation and R&D managers to provide financial modelling, investment appraisals, and business cases for new initiatives.
- Track the financial health of R&D projects, analysing variances in monthly R&D spend vs. budget on inks, equipment and software.
- Develop and track KPIs to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the R&D portfolio.
- Actively support the local financial services team in managing the month‑end closing process, preparing monthly financial statements and analysing variances between actual and forecasted results.
- Develop annual strategic 5‑year plan, annual budget and quarterly forecasts in alignment with BU and plant goals.
- Perform ad hoc in‑depth analysis related to business topics, supporting decision‑making for future business potential.
- Maintain standard costing systems, review production costs, monitor material usage and analyse manufacturing variances to improve margins.
- Reconcile inventory and manage fixed assets.
- Provide financial insights to the plant manager for decision‑making, such as capital project evaluation and cost‑reduction initiatives.
- A university master’s degree in finance.
- 5 to 7 years of experience in a finance business environment.
- Prior experience as a plant controller or a strong understanding of the key concepts (e.g., cost accounting).
- Willing to go the extra mile and prepared for the future.
- Eager to learn, open‑minded and resilient.
- Result‑driven and service‑mindful.
- Ability to manage under pressure, at a high pace and to deal with challenging stakeholders and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
- An exciting opportunity in an important growth BU within Agfa.
- A broad business finance role covering business, plant and functional controlling.
- The opportunity to work on an innovative and sustainable product portfolio.
- A challenging and international business environment.
- Competitive salary and benefit package.
Business Controller in Cambridge employer: Agfa-Gevaert
Agfa is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Cambridge where innovation meets sustainability. As a Business Controller in the Digital Printing Solutions team, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package while collaborating with global teams to drive growth and efficiency. The company fosters a culture of continuous learning and development, providing ample opportunities for professional growth in a supportive and international setting.
