Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and strategic Finance Business Partner to join our finance team. As a Finance Business Partner, you will collaborate closely with key stakeholders across various business units, providing financial insights and support to drive decision-making, enhance business performance, and ensure financial goals are aligned with company strategy.
You will ensure that financial activities are in line with company policies, prevailing accounting standards and local statutory & tax compliance requirements.
You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering actionable financial analysis, budget planning, and forecasting support. Your role will be pivotal in helping optimize financial performance and achieving long-term business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis and Reporting:
Provide in-depth financial analysis and interpretation of key financial performance indicators, trends, and business drivers. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to assess the company's performance against targets.
Business Strategy Support:
Partner with business leaders to understand key objectives and develop financial strategies that align with the overall business goals. Offer financial insights to guide strategic decisions and improve business outcomes.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Lead the budgeting process and develop rolling forecasts. Analyze variances between actual performance and forecasts/budgets, providing explanations and recommendations for corrective actions.
Cost Control and Efficiency:
Support the identification and implementation of cost-saving initiatives and process improvements. Help optimize resource allocation and ensure that spending aligns with business priorities.
Decision Support:
Provide financial insights to help assess business opportunities, new projects, and investment decisions. Analyze financial implications and return on investment (ROI) for various business initiatives.
Stakeholder Communication:
Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Sales, Marketing, and HR. Communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders and assist in translating financial data into actionable business strategies.
Risk Management:
Identify and assess financial risks related to business decisions. Provide recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure the company's financial health.
Compliance and Controls:
Ensure that all financial activities are in compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Lead on local statutory and tax compliance, via third party advisors. Support internal audits and implement best practices for financial controls.
Continuous Improvement:
Stay up-to-date with financial best practices, industry trends, and technological advancements. Continuously seek ways to enhance financial reporting, forecasting processes, and business partnering.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, in addition to a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA.
Experience:
5+ years of experience in finance, preferably with a background in accounting, compliance, business partnering, financial analysis, or FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis). Experience in working closely with non-financial business leaders is highly advantageous.
Analytical Skills:
Strong financial analysis and modelling skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and engaging manner.
Business Acumen:
Strong understanding of business operations and the ability to align financial strategies with broader business objectives.
Problem-Solving:
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify challenges and provide practical, effective solutions.
Software Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modelling, and ERP systems. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
Key Competencies:
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity – Resillion US, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law (such as cancer), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Resillion US, LLC management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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