Business Controller

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Department: Antwerp Valorisation & Development - general
Regime Full-time

Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university.  We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society.  We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region.  With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day.  Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape. 

Antwerp Valorisation & Development, Antwerp University's business unit responsible for strategic valorisation and collaboration with companies, is looking for a full-time Business Controller.

Position

This position includes the following tasks:

• You support AVD in the three valorisation domains (Sustainable Chemistry & Materials, Infectious Diseases & Environmental Health, Metropolitanism & Logistics/Mobility) by co-developing business plans and strategies in collaboration with the domain experts and following up on the open innovation hubs (BlueApp, Vaccinopolis, The Beacon).
• You ensure implementation of the strategies with a focus on process implementation, follow-up and improvement of activities.
• You coordinate projects and activities such as market and feasibility studies, financial planning, service development, marketing and communication.
• As a financial and economic expert, you develop the business plans together with the valorisation teams and ensure that the necessary processes are implemented for an effective follow-up.
• You work closely with the finance department and ensure efficient follow-up of budgets and reports.
• You supervise the operational processes within AVD and ensure that all stakeholders are involved and informed.

Profile

• You hold a master's degree in Applied Economics, Commercial Engineering or equivalent competences through experience. 
• You have an interest in scientific research and innovation and combine this with strong analytical and strategic skills.
• You have strong organisational skills and can implement and follow up processes efficiently.
• You have strong communication skills and can work smoothly with internal and external partners
• Good knowledge of current MS Office software.
• A good oral and written knowledge of Dutch and English is required for interaction with the different partners.
• You are good at following up progress.

What we offer

• We offer you an employment contract of indefinite duration.
• You will receive a gross monthly salary within the grade range 8.1-10.1 of the Administrative and Technical Staff pay scale.  Your starting grade depends on your relevant professional experience.
• You will receive meal vouchers, eco cheques, internet connectivity allowance, group insurance, guaranteed income insurance and bicycle allowance or full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You can work under a flexible working hours scheme.
• You have 40 holidays and a week of collective closure between Christmas and New Year.
• You work mostly on Campus Middelheim in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 10/02/2025. Click on 'apply', complete the online application form and don’t forget to include the following document(s):
  • a motivation letter
  • your CV  
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline.  As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure.  The selection committee will be organized on 21/02/2025.  You can already take this date into account.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the Frequently Asked Questions or send an e-mail to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Dirk Lanens (Director Antwerp Valorisation & Development) (e-mail: dirk.lanens@uantwerpen.be or phone 0477 61 10 24).

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.