Business Controller

As the Business Controller you will be a strategic partner supporting the respective General Manager of the business unit, responsible for reporting product profitability and key metrics analysis. You will work a hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 from home) and be based out of our South Charlotte location. You will report directly to the General Manager and manage a team of 4 finance professionals. You will also work with a global network of Atlas Copco employees.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote the Group’s Core Values: Interaction, Commitment, and Innovation.
• Support, promote, and develop the Group’s Vision “First in Mind – First in Choice”.
• Develop and support a spirit of open communication, fairness, non-discrimination, and respect for individuals in all areas of the operation.
• Interact with other Group units in a constructive, productive, and unselfish way that supports the development of synergies and the consolidated result of the Divisions and performance of the Business Area (and the Group).
• Promote and safeguard the values, guidelines, and policies laid down in The Way We Do Things.
• Safeguard the integrity and transparency of the operation and its legal structure by ensuring that FAM and Business Code of Practice are understood and adhered to.
• Play an active role supporting the Service Center’s mission to becoming a Competence Center for logistics within the Group.
• Actively focus on continuous improvement projects/actions that contribute to positive development in the areas of Service Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Total Logistics Cost, Environmental Impact, People and Competence, and IT Tools and Processes.
• Report Company results in a timely and accurate manner.
• Focus on business control activities that add value to the consolidated business and secure lasting results.
• Promote transparency in facts and figures to ensure a decision process based on adequate and objective information.
• Develop/maintain effective business control processes and tools; maintain financial and non-financial KPIs, along with systems and processes to drive continuous improvement and help identify early red flags.
• Work with business intelligence tools to facilitate measuring, reporting, and controlling processes.
• Support the entire team with reports and analyses; initiate and follow up on corrective actions when needed.
• Follow up on investments payback and safeguard company assets.
• Utilize and share leading practices through interaction with other entities within the Group (including the Distribution Center Business Controllers Council).
• Update Employee Prokura.
• Safeguard the professional development of all employees within your area of responsibility.
• Direct the work of others, consider compensation, administer disciplinary action/counseling, complete the performance appraisal process, and coach employees for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/University degree in a relevant field (Accounting/Finance) required; Master’s or MBA a plus.
• Formal Six Sigma training a plus.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Business Control, preferably within manufacturing or distribution.
• 3 years of supervisory experience—at least 2 direct reports, including Cost Accounting and Accounts Payables.
• Project Management experience.
• Experience implementing and utilizing Business Intelligence Tools.

Skills

• Excellent Excel skills (PowerPivot and querying skills a must).
• Strong planning, organizing, and executing skills.
• Detailed, accurate, and analytically savvy.
• Creative and innovative.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Results-driven; resilient under pressure.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Excellent paid time off (4 weeks).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Learning culture with global mobility opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning, feedback culture, internal job portal, global project assignments, and on-site training from the academy.
• Onboarding program with guidance from a personal buddy.
• Excellent compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan and a generous 401(k) retirement plan.
• Salary based on knowledge, skills, and experience; additional technical training provided for the most qualified candidate.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our facility in South Charlotte, NC.