Business Controller (Plymouth, MI, Michigan, United States) en Home of Industrial Ideas

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Job Summary: MVS PC North America is hiring a proactive Business Controller to drive financial performance and support strategic decisions across product management, R&D, and operations. This role combines strong analytical skills with product economics expertise to guide decisions throughout the product lifecycle. This position reports directly to the General Manager PC US, with a dotted line to the MVS VP Finance and IAS Director of Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Monitor profitability, PK control, product master data, and gross margin

• Maintain standard costing and lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning

• Analyze financial results and variances for actionable insights

• Support scenario modeling and business case development

• Oversee accounting functions: AR/AP, general ledger, reporting, and system inputs

• Manage and develop Finance team

Business Partnering

• Work with department heads to track performance and identify improvements

• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement

• Provide financial guidance for strategic initiatives and cost optimization

• Support customer center inquiries

• Oversee IT administration for company needs

Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure timely, accurate reporting aligned with group standards

• Provide tools for forecasting and deviation detection

• Implement automation to improve efficiency

• Maintain compliance with controls, standards, and policies 

• Support audits 

Performance Management

• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance

• Lead financial process and system improvements

Project Support

• Provide financial insights for ERP, M&A, and digital transformation projects

To succeed, you will need

Required Skills and Experience 

• 3+ years in a similar role

• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills

• Solid understanding of financial regulations, accounting processes, and IFRS

• Proficient in financial software, databases, and reporting tools (GPS, SAP preferred)

• Analytical mindset with excellent communication skills

• Comfortable in fast-paced environment

Education and Certification 

• Bachelor’s in business, accounting, or finance (Master’s preferred)

• CPA or equivalent experience

Personal Requirements

• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive

• Independent thinker and collaborative team player

• Committed to high standards and continuous improvement

• Adaptable, resilient, and solution-focused

• Open to feedback, growth, and working beyond defined scope

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

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Plymouth, MI location. 

Atlas Copco IAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Atlas Copco IAS 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 Atlas Copco IAS are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), 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. Atlas Copco IAS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Atlas Copco IAS encourages applicants of all ages.

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