Finance Business Partner

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Finance Business Partner serves as a strategic liaison between Finance and assigned business units, ensuring alignment of financial planning with operational objectives. This position supports budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to enable informed decision-making and drive business results. By providing actionable insights and partnering with leadership, the Finance Business Partner helps optimize financial performance and supports long-term organizational goals.

Primary Duties:

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with business unit leaders to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Prepare and present financial reports and performance reviews to leadership teams.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and support strategic initiatives.

• Recommend and assist with process improvements to enhance financial planning and reporting efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations, and industry standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline; 10+ years of finance or related experience, including ~5+ in financial planning & analysis and experience in a leadership role/roles. Strong preference for 3+ years manufacturing industry experience or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. MBA or CPA preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of financial principles and budgeting processes.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities to convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques.

• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.

Essential Mental and Physical Functions

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Frequent sitting and computer use for extended periods.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills for presentations and reports.

• Occasional travel to company facilities or meetings.

Work Environment

• Professional office setting with standard business hours.

• Occasional interaction with manufacturing or operational teams requiring adherence to safety protocols.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.