BioNexUS Project Controller
We are looking for an experienced Project Controller to join the BioNexUS Project Team, based in Brussels, Belgium, or Slough, United Kingdom.
About the Role
The BioNexUS Project Controller will support one of UCB's most significant strategic capital investment programs and play a key role in delivering a state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing facility in the United role can be based at UCB headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, or at the UCB site in Slough, United Kingdom. Regular international travel and close collaboration with project stakeholders across Europe and the United States will be required throughout the project lifecycle. You will contribute to the financial stewardship of a large, complex, multi-year capital program. You will support budgeting, forecasting, cost control, reporting, risk management, and business case governance, ensuring robust financial visibility and decision support throughout the project lifecycle.
You'll Work With
You will collaborate closely with project leadership, workstream owners, corporate functions, and external partners across Europe and the United States, ensuring strong alignment across all aspects of project financial governance.
What You'll Do
- Support project budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning across all project phases.
- Monitor costs, commitments, accruals, and cash flow to ensure accurate financial visibility.
- Provide variance analysis, scenario modelling, and financial insights to support decision making.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and support mitigation activities.
- Maintain and challenge the project business case as assumptions evolve.
- Deliver financial reporting aligned with project governance requirements.
- Improve project control processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
- Coordinate activities across Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Tax, Treasury, and Legal.
- Contribute to major investment decisions through data-driven financial analysis.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in project controlling, project finance, cost management, or capital expenditure governance.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash flow, risk, and business cases.
- Ability to work effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, manufacturing, engineering, or construction is preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working in international project environments is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. Why work with us? At UCB, we don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that's on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. At UCB, we've embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any
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BioNexUS Project Controller in Princes Risborough employer: UCB S.A.
UCB S.A. is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the field of immunology. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, you will have access to unique opportunities for professional advancement while working in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes across the UK and Ireland, where your contributions will be valued and recognised.
