Role purpose:
The Finance Business Partner (FBP) plays a crucial role in connecting finance with the rest
of the business, offering strategic and analytical support to drive decision-making and
performance. The FBP should act as a reliable stakeholder for the business.
Accountabilities:
Budgeting and Forecasting
* Lead and execute the annual budgeting and forecast process for specific departments;
* Assist in aligning budgets with strategic goals and business plans for specific
departments/divisions;
Financial Analysis and Reporting
* Analyse financial performance (actuals vs budget, etc.);
* Identify variances and highlight the relevant to the business;
* Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reviews;
* Create periodic and ad-hoc reports;
* Improve and optimize reports;
* Implement and monitor cost-control measures and process optimizations;
* Ensure costs distribution is timely executed and manage costs distribution for operational
areas for several cost centers;
* Guaranty the accuracy of the monthly reports and cost analysis by cost center & areas;
* Assist the Senior FBP in the financial reports and analysis to Senior management team.
Business Partnering and Collaboration
* Work closely with budget owners to understand business needs and maintain the budget
information updated;
* Provide financial insights to support decision-making for non-financial stakeholders and
suggest correction actions;
* Facilitate communication between finance and other departments;
* Provide financial support for ongoing projects;
* Track project performance against financial goals;
* Collaborate with departments to identify cost-saving opportunities;
* Participate in cross-functional meetings to contribute a financial perspective;
* Ensure the guidelines provided by divisions are compliant with the company and
challenge it when needed;
* Create new cost centers and make sure they are communicated with relevant
areas/stakeholders;
* Assist, manage and approve vacancies;
* Assist the Finance team in any other accounting/finance activities
* Act as the main finance point of contact for a specific department and division;
Requirements:
* Degree in accounting, or other related areas;
* Minimum 4 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting;
* Accounting knowledge is a plus;
* Strong excel and Power Bi knowledge is a plus;
* Proficiency English level;
* Highly analytical skills;
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment;
* Superior attention to detail;
* Problem solver;
* Natural curiosity, and a desire to learn;
* Resilient, Proactive & Dynamic