Business Control Lead (Bristol)

Atlas NextWave; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

25 holidays

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking a Team Manager, Divisional Control for Energy Transition Europe, to lead the finance function for the division (~3 FTE) and act as a sparring partner to the Director Energy Transition Europe.

The role involves guiding budgeting, rolling forecasting, and business reviews, delivering data-driven insights, and driving standardisation of reporting across Europe while coaching the finance team.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in Business control, Accounting or corporate finance.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Director Energy Transition Europe and regional management to review performance and opportunities.
• Lead FP&A team, provide coaching and development.
• Analyze financial KPIs and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting and monthly business reviews.

Skills

Business control

Accounting

Corporate finance

BI solutions

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

BI tools

Reporting tools

Financial systems

Job description

Atlas NextWave is an internationally active staffing company with a strong footprint in renewables. The global finance team (>40 FTE) supports business performance, strengthens decision-making, and further professionalises finance and accounting processes across the organisation.

As a Team Manager, you will lead the finance function for the Division Energy Transition Europe (~3 FTE), you are the financial sparring partner for the Director Energy Transition Europe and member of the divisions management team.

You are reporting into the Director Divisional Control and are also in close contact with other financial leaders. Your role will involve playing a key role in our supporting business partners with key financials and KPI’s while also leading and improving processes such as budgeting, rolling forecasting and business reviews. You will focus on delivering actionable insights to guide strategic decision-making. Additionally, you will coach and develop members of your team and the broader finance community.

What does the day-to-day look like?

No two days are exactly the same. As Team Manager Divisional Control for Energy Transition Europe, you combine business partnering, team leadership, and financial steering in a dynamic international environment.

A typical week may include:

• Partnering with the Director Energy Transition Europe and regional management teams to review business performance, discuss risks and opportunities, and challenge decisions with data-driven insights.
• Leading a team of FP&A professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and support in their professional development.
• Analyzing financial and operational KPIs, identifying trends, and translating findings into actionable recommendations for the business.
• Coordinating the budgeting, forecasting, and monthly business review cycles, ensuring high-quality financial reporting and planning.
• Working closely with local finance teams across Europe to improve reporting quality, strengthen controls, and drive standardisation of processes.
• Supporting strategic initiatives through business cases, scenario analyses, and profitability assessments.
• Collaborating with commercial, operational, and finance stakeholders on growth opportunities, investments, and performance improvement initiatives.

Driving continuous improvements in finance systems, reporting capabilities, and data analytics to support better decision-making.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on business performance while helping shape the future of a rapidly growing Energy Transition division within a global organization.

Salary & Benefits

• Good secondary benefits, including bonus scheme, pension scheme, travel allowance, and 25 holidays
• A central role within the Group Finance team
• An international working environment with exposure to colleagues and operations across the globe

Job requirements

• 5 - 10 years experience in Business control, Accounting or corporate finance.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate financial data into business insights
• Proactive, hands‑on, and solution‑oriented mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels
• Data-savvy, with experience in BI solutions, reporting tools, and financial systems
• Ability to operate in a multicultural environment
• Solid knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
• Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent education/experience

More info

We are fortunate to have a strong international team, long‑standing client relationships, and professionals working across many markets and disciplines. We aim to build teams that reflect a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we make employment decisions based on merit.

If you are eager to join Atlas NextWave and would like to contribute to a central finance team in an ambitious international organisation, we would love to hear from you!