Edwards Vacuum
R&D Business Partner
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As the R&D Business Partner you will support the Semiconductor Division by delivering high-quality, timely business and financial analysis to facilitate effective decision-making. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Head of R&D Operations and the broader engineering leadership team to provide insights, identify opportunities, highlight risks, and contribute to the Division’s sustainable and profitable growth. You will also play a vital role in protecting the business from financial risks by ensuring robust internal controls and adherence to Group finance principles and processes.
You Will
Business Partnership
- Deliver monthly financial results and R&D variance analysis for both the SUN Division and the Engineering teams
- Lead R&D monthly forecasting for project expenditures
- Support the annual R&D target-setting process
- Provide clear, value-adding financial insights and analysis to support R&D Operations decision-making
- Participate in and support Business Reviews with Customer Centres and Product Companies
- Develop financial agility plans to mitigate the impact of fluctuating demand and safeguard profitability
Financial Control & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with Atlas Copco Group financial controls and processes (“The Way We Do Things”)
- Prepare and submit all required SUN Division monthly reports to VTBA and Atlas Copco Group
- Provide analysis on R&D Expenditure, Capital Expenditure, and Headcount
- Support and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring sustainable resolution of issues
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Contribution to Wider Initiatives
- Actively contribute to Vacuum Technique Business Area initiatives, including systems improvements and month-end process optimization
- Support Group-level initiatives, such as investment reporting and accounting for acquisitions
People & Safety
- Coach and develop peers, enhancing capabilities within the divisional finance and engineering teams
- Actively promote health, safety, and wellbeing by ensuring compliance with all safety requirements and appropriately reporting hazards
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and look forward to seeing the unique contributions you can bring to this role.
- Degree-level education
- Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) with a minimum of two years of relevant financial experience
- Fluent in English
- Effective presenter and communicator, capable of clearly explaining detailed project data and risks to diverse audiences with varying backgrounds and skill levels
- Strong proficiency with systems and a proven history of delivering finance function solutions for reporting and business intelligence needs
- Proactive and innovative self-starter with a strong focus on customer service
- Ability to build strong, successful relationships both within and beyond the finance team, fostering organizational commitment to ensure seamless resolution of issues
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In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth with training support
- 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 Burgess Hill Office in West Sussex, UK.
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Ed Neuss
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