Assistant Business Controller

Atlas Copco Holding GmbH; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being

Career growth

Innovation culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Atlas Copco Holding GmbH in the United Kingdom seeks a Deputy Business Controller to lead financial reporting, planning and analysis, and to support the wider Finance team with development and governance. You will partner with operational leaders to drive profitability and implement process improvements.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification with manufacturing experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a proactive, leadership-oriented mindset to promote continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with manufacturing/operational experience.
• Experience in management accounting, costing, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Strong business partner and influencer with stakeholder management.
• Familiar with AI technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Advanced Excel and ERP skills.

Responsibilities

• Own financial reporting, planning and analysis to enable better commercial decisions.
• Partner operations leaders to improve profitability, efficiency and performance.
• Drive governance, controls and process improvements while supporting the wider finance team.

Skills

Management accounting

Forecasting

Budgeting

ERP systems

Excel skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP software

Job description

A key role in the control of the operational results of the Product Company IAS UK, including reporting and financial analysis. You will also play an integral part in the wider Finance team, promoting professional development amongst the team

• Drive Financial Performance & Insight
  Take ownership of financial reporting, planning and analysis, delivering clear insight and robust challenge that enables better commercial and operational decision‑making across the business.
• Partner the Business & Influence Change
  Work closely with operational and leadership teams to improve profitability, efficiency and performance, turning complex financial data into actionable business recommendations.
• Lead Governance, Improvement & Growth
  Champion financial controls, compliance and risk management while driving process improvements, automation and best‑practice ways of working. As Deputy Business Controller, you'll also provide leadership, support business reviews and ensure continuity of key finance activities.

Your role

A key role in the control of the operational results of the Product Company IAS UK, including reporting and financial analysis. You will also play an integral part in the wider Finance team, promoting professional development amongst the team

• Drive Financial Performance & Insight
  Take ownership of financial reporting, planning and analysis, delivering clear insight and robust challenge that enables better commercial and operational decision‑making across the business.
• Partner the Business & Influence Change
  Work closely with operational and leadership teams to improve profitability, efficiency and performance, turning complex financial data into actionable business recommendations.
• Lead Governance, Improvement & Growth
  Champion financial controls, compliance and risk management while driving process improvements, automation and best‑practice ways of working. As Deputy Business Controller, you'll also provide leadership, support business reviews and ensure continuity of key finance activities.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with strong experience in a manufacturing or operational business environment.
• Commercially focused finance professional with expertise in management accounting, costing, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Strong business partner and influencer, able to build relationships across all levels and translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and willingness to embrace new technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to enhance efficiency, decision‑making and business performance.
• Driven and results‑oriented, with advanced Excel and ERP skills, a passion for continuous improvement, and the leadership capability to drive change and develop others.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

Hybrid
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our (insert organization here) in Deeside, United Kingdom (GB).

Contact information

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