PC Business Controller at Atlas Copco

The Role: 

• As Business Controller you will contribute to the growth by supporting and advising the GM and the local Management Team in the area of business control throughout the organization. 
• Supporting the Finance team to develop their Financial reporting in accordance with Atlas Copco Financial & Management Accounting Standards and IFRS norms and standards, and local GAAP and other regulations as required.
• Support the setup and integration of the Monterrey PC into the standard Atlas Copco / VTBA environment. This includes, but is not limited to, introduction of Edwards SAP and setup of the future building and site.
• To lead and develop the controlling processes in compliance with Atlas Copco rules and guidelines with the objective to improve speed, quality and reliability of the reporting.
• To lead the planning process for the organisation and make sure all the Mexican Legal regulations are met.
• To secure that adequate internal control processes are in place and that Atlas Copco Group processes are followed in the spirit of "The Way We Do Things".
• To be responsible for the monthly closing and to support PC and divisional management with financial analysis, reports and forecasts.
• Provides accurate, actionable and timely financial reporting, with root cause of variances, and commentary that leads to an understanding of the business, enabling improved decision making and identification of opportunities.
• Supports capital investment requests by general financial advisory to wider business.
• Responsible for standard cost accuracy including active participation in Global Cost Roll.
• Responsible for alignment of Processes and Team Structure to the new way of working under new Business Model for the Organization.
• To drive improvement projects in the area of administration and business control.
• Support setup and management team of Monterrey (Mexico) PC as and when required. 
• Work closely with and provide guidance to the Finance backoffice functions in Brno FSC (AtR, AP, Internal Control and others). Closely engage with the other Edwards US sites (sharing one legal entity) and with AC Holding NA, as well as Divisional and VTBA headquarter in UK. Build network and alignment with other PC Controllers in VTBA and help improving Divisional, BA and AC processes.

What We Expect of You?

Education and experience

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 5+ years working experience as a Business Controller within an AC Product Company or Customer Center
• Experienced building and managing performing teams; record of coaching & developing employees
• Track record of improving financial performance by driving meaningful actions with the business/operational functions
• Experiences within VTBA considered a plus

Required knowledge

• Fully bilingual Spanish and English speaking, writing, and reading.
• Strong knowledge of AC Finance & Administration procedures (FAM), as well as GPS
• SAP Finance experience; knowledge of Edwards SAP and BW / PowerBI considered a plus
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications
• Excellent P&L and Balance Sheet understanding
• Strong cost accounting and product costing knowledge
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills

Personality requirements

• Pragmatic, can-do attitude, positively handle change
• Ability to work under very tight time constraints
• Excellent communication skills, transparent and open
• Able to coordinate with and influence on all levels (BA / Division / Local Management / Shop floor)
• Detail oriented, able to drive down to the root cause level to develop an understanding of the business drivers