Finance Business Partner

Scope of Position

The Finance Business Partner breaks down the barrier between accountancy and management to support business objectives and corporate growth. They act as an advisor to leadership, supporting business decision-making through a combination of analytical insights, strategic acumen, and commercial-mindedness.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnering: Build relationships with business leaders and partners, act as a trusted advisor, and provide financial insights to support the decision-making processes.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, to assess the financial health of the organization and identify areas for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: identify process improvement opportunities within the finance team and implement best practices to enhance efficiency.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor necessary financial KPIs, track performance against targets, and provide regular reports to management to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with leaders to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the business objectives.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Help develop annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and agreement on strategic objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks and opportunities, conduct risk assessments, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Financial Modeling: Develop financial models and scenarios to support business cases, investment decisions, and long-term financial planning.
• Financial Reporting: Report numbers and ensure robustness and accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree with seven (7) years of related experience including a minimum of three (3) years of Business Partner experience required
• Experience working in a manufacturing organization
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) experience
• Understanding of financial principles
• Strong track record exhibiting analytical and data-driven problem-solving
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues
• Communicate complex financial information to a variety of partners.
• Develop and maintain customer-centric relationships
• Successfully navigate ambiguous or uncertain situations