GFS Finance Manager Central & Southeast Europe (47840)

Company Overview :

The Agfa- Gevaert Group develops produces and distributes an extensive range of imaging systems and IT solutions mainly for the printing industry and the healthcare sector as well as for specific industrial applications.

Agfas headquarters and parent company are in Mortsel Belgium. The Groups operational activities are divided in three divisions : Digital Print & Chemicals Radiology Solutions and HealthCare IT. All divisions have strong market positions and well-defined strategies.

Agfas largest production and research centers are in Belgium the United States Canada Germany Austria China and Brazil. Agfa is commercially active worldwide through wholly owned sales organizations in more than 40 countries. In countries where Agfa does not have its own sales organization the market is served by a network of agents and representatives.

Position overview :

The GFS Finance Manager for Central & Southeast Europe is responsible for overseeing financial operations in line with IFRS and local GAAP ensuring accurate reporting compliance and risk management. This role combines strategic financial analysis with hands-on involvement in local tax audit and closing processes while also leading and coordinating cross-functional teams across regions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills a deep understanding of financial systems and the ability to drive process improvements in a complex international environment.

Location : Dusseldorf

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the monthly closing process respecting the group accounting principles and in line with IFRS and local GAAP
• Good understanding of all numbers in an IFRS constellation
• Being able to reconcile transactional data and management reporting;
• Identify potential risks and propose solutions
• Analyse balance sheet and result accounts with attention to detail and accuracy
• Inform management on trends
• Point of contact for local tax authorities
• Prepare and file locaannual accounts
• Prepare and file local tax declarations (corporate and others)
• Point of contact for internal and external audit
• GFS representative in ad hoc projects
• Ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines and legislation
• Direct and indirect management of a team of people within the country or abroad;
• Close cooperation with service teams stakeholders management audit teams finance partners middle office;
• Coordinate the administration in case shared service functions are locally not represented (purchasing HR)

Requirements :

Agfa) Our Values :

Own I t (I do what I say full accountability for results finding solutions and Practice ethical and safe behaviors)

Play as One ( Collaborate for a common goal diverse perspectives. Listen and communicate with respect support decision for teams benefits)

Move Forward ( Embrace change explore opportunities to innovate feedback and improve performance Proactive steps to resolve issues and continuous progress).

Drive Value ( Bold choices to maximize value creation customer deliver exceptional value add value to all stakeholders use data to generate crucial insights and outcomes).

What we offer now and in the future :

Dynamic global organization with a history of innovation and strong product portfolio.

Challenging environment combined with a supportive management structure.

Career development and growth.

Competitive salary and benefit package.

Friendly work environment surrounded by dedicated and professional colleagues.

Diversity and Inclusion :

At Agfa our mission at Agfa is to ensure that everyone belongs. We believe that diversity and inclusion of others promotes a greater feeling of belonging and higher levels of engagement. We know that if we work together we can do amazing things and that our differences are what make our company products and services great.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Dealership Experience,QuickBooks,Accounting,Corporate Finance,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Management,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1