Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
Finance partner managing GL, analysis, budgeting, and performance for business units.
6 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
94,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Climate Control
HVAC
Facility Management
Fire Alarm and Suppression
Security Equipment
Building Systems
Engineering
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Commercial
Residential
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Security
Safety
Role
Description
orders-to-cash
general ledger
financial analysis
process automation
compliance controls
budget planning
Collaborate in deploying strategic business transformations and simplification programs to optimize Finance processes and tools, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
Act as the primary contact for Orders-to-Cash (OTC) & Commercial matters, partnering with functional experts in sales, project management, pricing, controllership, tax, legal, and treasury to structure compliant and profitable deals.
Maintain a robust internal control environment, ensuring compliance with relevant internal policies, SOX controls, and US GAAP standards.
Take ownership of the General Ledger (GL), serving as the first point of contact for GL reports, queries, and audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Ensure timely production of financial results analysis, identifying trends, variances, and operational drivers, and facilitating early identification of risks and opportunities.
Serve as the first escalation point for unresolved issues between the business and functional owners, ensuring timely resolution.
Foster effective communication between the Bratislava Business Center (BBC), International Business Center (IBC), and business units, leveraging firsthand knowledge of processes and issues.
Act as an intermediary to ensure close cooperation and effective communication between the business and internal service providers (CFS, BBC, treasury, etc.), driving the allocation of activities per agreed taxonomies and SLAs.
Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives, implementing policies, automation, simplification, and standardization that elevate financial performance and operational excellence.
Support and proactively advise on key business decisions and projects, ensuring that financial matters are fully integrated into strategic discussions and operational execution.
Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to empower leadership in achieving short and long-term financial strategies. Lead the preparation and presentation of Monthly/Quarterly Outlooks, Weekly Pulses, and Budget creation aligned with Corporate and Business requirements.
Provide clear visibility and analytical insights on financial performance to management and operational teams, driving accountability across the organization to enhance profitability and cash flows.
Review and validate bid economics (including terms and conditions, technical requirements, manufacturing cycle times, margin analysis, and cash flow optimization) to support informed decision-making by leadership.
Requirements
matrix
leadership
communication
analytical
fp&a
aca
Industry experience in a matrix environment, particularly within manufacturing, engineering, or consumer goods sectors, ideally in large multinational companies.
Experience working in a shared service center environment and leading teams, demonstrating effective collaboration and leadership.
Excellent communication skills with a strong customer and business orientation, demonstrating the ability to influence and drive change.
Strong analytical skills with a desire to develop business acumen and leadership capabilities.
Experience in complex finance or controlling roles, with a proven track record in audit, internal control, financial compliance, and FP&A.
Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, communicating complex information clearly and effectively to stakeholders, and driving cultural change through influence.
A degree in Finance & Accounting or equivalent; professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA are desirable.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1885
Year Founded
Pioneered the electric thermostat and launched the building controls industry.
2016
Year of Merger
Merged with Tyco International, expanding into fire protection and security.
$26.8B
Annual Revenue
Generates revenue across four global business segments.
Record Backlog
Project Demand
Maintains a strong backlog of digital and infrastructure projects.
Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry.
Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation.
Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform.
Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services.
Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.
Culture + Values
N/A – Johnson Controls does not publish an official list of culture or values under standardized headings on its public website or LinkedIn.
Environment + Sustainability
43.8% reduction
Emissions reduction
Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 43.8% since 2017 toward a 55% target by 2030.
56% reduction
GHG intensity
Achieved a 56% reduction in GHG intensity since 2017.
56% renewables
Global electricity
56% of global electricity was matched by renewables in 2024.
25% sites landfill-free
Manufacturing sites
23 manufacturing sites (25%) achieved zero-landfill in 2024.
Inclusion & Diversity
Double women leaders by 2026
Global Leadership Diversity Target
Aim to double women leaders globally and minority leaders in the U.S. within five years, initiative launched in 2021.
>100k global workforce
Community Volunteering Impact
Engaged global workforce of over 100,000 across 150+ countries, contributing over 61,000 volunteer hours in 2023.
Includes diversity targets in senior leaders’ performance metrics tied to compensation.
Partnerships with HBCUs to develop next-gen sustainable building leaders through scholarships and education initiatives.
Increased spend with women- and minority-owned businesses as part of supplier sustainability and inclusion goals.