Finance Business Partner NOAM

As a Finance Business Partner, North America, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the region.. Your work will help shape and influence key business strategies while driving operational efficiency. With a focus on data-driven decision-making, financial analysis, and strategic partnerships, this role offers a pathway to senior executive opportunities within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Analysis

• Provide strategic financial analysis to support decision-making, identifying risks, opportunities, and trends that impact business performance.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop long-term financial strategies that align with the company's growth objectives.

2. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior management and department heads, offering insights to support key strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment of financial goals with operational objectives.
• Facilitate business reviews with senior stakeholders, providing actionable insights and clear communication of financial performance and forecasts.
  

3. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submission of reports in accordance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards, as well as adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Identify areas of risk in financial processes and recommend improvements to internal controls to safeguard company assets.
  

4. Data Analysis & Decision Support

• Use data analytics to provide actionable insights, driving improvements in business performance and operational efficiency.
• Leverage financial tools and systems to provide automated, accurate, and timely reporting to business stakeholders.
• Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency, driving initiatives that enhance productivity and profitability.

5. Cost Control & Operational Efficiency

• Monitor and control operational expenditures, ensuring cost management aligns with budgetary constraints and business priorities.
• Partner with operational teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process optimization, and efficiency gains.
• Drive initiatives to improve profitability through margin analysis, pricing strategies, and operational cost reviews.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering roles.
• Experience working within a multinational or complex, matrixed organization is highly desirable.
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, with experience supporting senior leadership teams.
• Proven ability to influence decision-making at senior levels, driving financial performance and strategic initiatives.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and use of analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
  
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan).
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Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align financial strategies with broader business objectives and influence organizational outcomes.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on leveraging data to drive decision-making.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, engaging with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Leadership Potential: Potential for growth into senior leadership roles, demonstrated by strong initiative, foresight, and business acumen.
• Results-Oriented: Commitment to achieving results, with a focus on accountability and driving continuous improvement.