R&D Business Partner in Burgess Hill

Your role

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
• 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

• 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

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth with trainingsupport
• 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

Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets. The brand’s products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing. Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives. This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people’s everyday lives – from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink. Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way. Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.