Job Description

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Automotive Catalysts

We all have the right to breathe clean air, and at Umicore, we are a world leader in the production of automotive emission control catalysts. Our technologies enable on-road and non-road applications to meet environmental standards around the world. Our products have prevented billions of tons of harmful gases and particles being released into the atmosphere. To enable our customers to produce even cleaner engines we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

• Monitor and control R&D spending, including budget planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Track and analyze personnel, laboratory, testing, research contract, and development costs to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Support financial governance of R&D, innovation, capital, and technology projects through budget monitoring and forecasting.
• Prepare project financial analyses, assess risks and opportunities, and support project managers in financial planning and performance tracking.
• Develop business cases and perform financial evaluations, including ROI, NPV, IRR, payback, and scenario analysis.
• Support investment decision-making and monitor realization of expected project benefits.
• Prepare monthly R&D and project performance reports, dashboards, and KPI analyses for management review.
• Consolidate financial reporting packages, support portfolio review presentations, and provide recommendations for performance improvement.
• Assist in R&D sample laboratory cost analysis and pricing calculations.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, project governance requirements, and internal control standards.
• Support audits, validate cost allocations and capitalization eligibility, and maintain project documentation.
• Drive process improvements through automation, digitalization, reporting enhancements, and standardization of project controlling practices.

Who we are looking for

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree (MBA) or professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or CFA preferred.

Professional Experience

• 3-7 years of experience in Finance, Controlling, Project Controlling, FP&A, or R&D Finance.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, industrial technology, or chemical industries is preferred.
• Exposure to project management environments and cross-functional project teams is an advantage.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?