Finance Business Partner

Position Summary: Key duties include preparing the annual operating budget, analyzing variances against the budget, and collaborating with department heads to provide data-driven insights that support decision-making.
The position also involves supporting business planning through financial analysis and modeling to guide strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities: Budgeting and Forecasting Create the annual operating plan and rolling forecast by gathering inputs, analyzing trends, and collaborating with various departments.
Assess the reasonableness and impact of inputs provided for the annual operating plan.
Ensure alignment of financial forecasts with business goals and objectives.
Variance Analysis Report and analyze actual vs planned financial performance on a monthly basis.
Provide actionable insights and perform trend analysis based on actual financial performance.
Collaborate with departments to understand deviations and propose corrective actions.
Financial Modeling Build financial models for different scenarios to support management's decision-making process.
Assess profitability of new business ventures and assist in evaluating financial viability.
Identify financial risks, provide financial inputs, and suggest opportunities for growth and cost optimization.
Automation and Continuous Improvement Propose policies and procedures to enhance financial processes.
Identify opportunities for automation within finance processes to improve efficiency.
Support organizational change initiatives from a financial perspective.
Special Projects and Initiatives Create cost-benefit analyses for new projects.
Promote cost management initiatives and process efficiencies across the department.
Perform other duties as assigned by management, including special ad-hoc financial projects.
Job Qualifications: Must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (e.g., Business Administration).
CPA certification is a plus, but not mandatory.
Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience in management accounting, cost accounting, financial planning, external audit, or related fields.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on financial forecasting and modeling.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of financial reporting.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Capability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
This is an individual contributor role, requiring a high level of autonomy in decision-making and execution.
Proactive in proposing and implementing changes to improve financial processes.
Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
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