HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær · 1 week ago

Finance Business Partner

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis: Collaborate with commercial, R&D, and operations teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans that align with the company’s strategic objectives.

Performance Monitoring: Track business performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments, providing insights and recommendations for improvements. You will primarily focus on the full P&L performance of the supported Business Lines (global scope), and secondarily on the working capital performance of the US-based plants.

Cost Management: Identify and analyze cost-saving opportunities within the supported functions, ensuring that resources are deployed efficiently to maximize profitability.

Collaboration & Communication: Act as a liaison between finance and operational teams, fostering a collaborative environment by communicating financial insights effectively to non-financial stakeholders.

Business Case Development: Support the evaluation of new initiatives, products, and operational changes by developing business cases, including financial modelling and return on investment analysis.

Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior management, relying on the existing BI tools, highlighting trends, variances, and actionable insights.

Risk Management: Assess potential financial risks related to commercial and operational activities, recommending mitigation strategies to management.

Compliance: Work together with the Corporate Finance team to ensure adherence to financial regulations and internal policies, contributing to corporate governance and integrity in financial reporting.

Qualification

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Financial PlanningFinancial AnalysisFinancial ModellingReporting ToolsExcelERP SystemsChange ManagementCompliance

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, CIMA) valued.

Minimum 5 years of proven experience in financial analysis, business partnering, or a similar role, preferably in a commercial and operational finance environment.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and present actionable, data-driven, insights.

Thrives in context of change, which is to be expected from internal projects, integration of new businesses and the innovative nature of the industry.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Proficiency in financial modelling and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a context of fast-paced change.