PC Business Controller

We at Edwards Vacuum believe that there is always a better way. This spirit drives us to provide leading edge technology, innovative and sustainable products, as well as best in class service to our customers around the globe.

That’s where you come in – we believe our people make it happen. We provide a collaborative, inclusive and flexible work environment along with competitive compensation and comprehensive wellness & benefits programs.

The Role:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. To lead the planning process for the organisation and make sure all the Mexican Legal regulations are met.
6. 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".
7. To be responsible for the monthly closing and to support PC and divisional management with financial analysis, reports and forecasts.
8. 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.
9. Supports capital investment requests by general financial advisory to wider business.
10. Responsible for standard cost accuracy including active participation in Global Cost Roll.
11. Responsible for alignment of Processes and Team Structure to the new way of working under new Business Model for the Organization.
12. To drive improvement projects in the area of administration and business control.
13. Support setup and management team of Monterrey (Mexico) PC as and when required.
14. 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
  
  

What you Can Expect of Us?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: But there's more! You will join a high performing team and a company with a good reputation and a rich history. The open culture ensures that everyone is accessible and willing to help you. Edwards is part of the Atlas Copco Group, so there are many opportunities in Mexico and globally within a culturally rich and diverse team.
• Safety - Join a company which promotes a strong multi-cultural, diverse, and inclusive workplace where the importance of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) is paramount. The company is always developing its SHE culture and adopting behaviors that ensure the wellbeing of our team members, and we ensure that our customers understand and recognize the value and importance Edwards places upon this key aspect of work, and the part that they also play.
• People - Our people make Edwards a great place to work. We support our people to grow and develop, offering a strong training culture and opportunities for advancement and mobility. We identify successors, readiness, and skills gaps for all key roles to ensure that a pipeline of business ready diverse & mobile talent is in place for current and future needs.
• Knowledge - We encourage openness and sharing of knowledge to improve the knowledge exchange across the Company for benefit of our teams, our customers, and our business.
• Diverse and Inclusive - We want to be a workplace for everyone. At Edwards, part of the Atlas Copco Group, we know that diversity and inclusion are critical to our long-term success. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to understand our customers’ needs and strengthen employee motivation, productivity, innovation, and results.
• Sustainability – Edwards celebrated is 100-year centenary in 2020 and is part of a group that is 148 years old and going strong. Be part of an organization that continues to grow, while it looks after the Planet, its Profit, and its People.
• Global Leadership - Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the making of semi-conductor chips, and the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacuum Technique Mexico (Edwards) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind: Edwards is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Edwards are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Edwards will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Edwards encourages applicants of all ages. Women encouraged to apply!