Business Controller

At Volvo Bus, you'll be a key player in our Business Control department, supporting financial and management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes. You'll collaborate closely with our Commercial teams, providing insightful data analysis, modelling, and presentations to drive strategic decision-making., Joining Volvo Bus means becoming part of a close-knit team. You'll work closely with our Business Control Director, alongside a team of passionate Business Controllers collaborating closely to drive success and foster innovation. Here, you'll find support, mentorship, and a shared commitment.,

• Collaborate on the development of business planning processes to ensure alignment with Company objectives, profit targets, and key performance ratios.


• Support in ensuring widespread understanding and acceptance of all business objectives throughout the organisation.


• Assist in preparing and analysing business area plans while monitoring progress against targets.


• Analyse and compile business performance information for the UK and VBC, adhering to commercial and corporate requirements.


• Contribute to the monitoring and control of all aspects of Operating Capital.


• Participate in the Budget and forecasting process for Volvo Bus UK as needed.


• Aid in the development of systems to facilitate business performance measurement.


• Support internal audits to maintain procedural compliance.


• Provide input and assistance on projects as required.
  
  Ideally a newly/part-qualified Accountant or experienced Accountant with a background in reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.


• Commercially aware individual with a knack for business partnering.


• Proficient in data interrogation, analysis, and presentation skills.


• Possess a continuous improvement mindset, always seeking ways to enhance processes.


• A team player with exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging with individuals at all organisational levels.


• Target-oriented and adept at working under pressure to meet deadlines.


• Display a flexible and proactive attitude, demonstrating respect for confidentiality and the ability to challenge when appropriate.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.


• Experienced with data interrogation and presentation tools such as Business Objects, Power BI, and Qlik.


• Experience with SAP is advantageous
  
  Are you ready to embark on a journey with Volvo Bus, a pioneer in the transportation industry? At Volvo Bus, we are not just about buses; we're about innovation, sustainability, and creating a better future for communities around the globe., Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group's leading brands and entities.


At Volvo Buses you join one of the world's leading providers of sustainable people transport solutions. What we do affects millions of people around the world: passengers, drivers, customers; in fact, entire cities and countries. This job gives you the opportunity to work with the future of people transportation and infrastructure. We have a strong culture of working together to help each other, sharing knowledge and experience. Together, we shape the world we want to live in.

We believe in investing in our employees' growth and well-being. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Professional growth and development: Unlock your potential through various training and development opportunities.


• Pension scheme: Matched pension, including death in service cover.


• Medical Insurance: Medical insurance coverage is provided by Bupa.


• Employee Assistance Programme: Take advantage of our wellness, mindfulness, and counselling services to support your overall well-being.


• Generous holiday allowance: Start with 25 days and watch it grow to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.


• Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays, and travel.


• Fitness perks: Access MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts.


• Enhanced family-friendly policies: We value work-life balance and offer enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity leave with 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay, as well as 5-week paternity leave.