Finance Business Partner

Piper Companies is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support an industry leader in American tobacco manufacturing for a permanent, hybrid role onsite twice a week based in Greensboro, NC. The Finance Business Partner will report directly to the Director of Commercial Finance and plays a critical role in driving commercial performance by partnering closely with senior Sales & Marketing leaders and cross‑functional teams. Responsibilities Lead local budgeting and forecasting processes with ownership of FMC P&Ls, CAPEX, and Net Working Capital. Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models and analyses using MS Excel, SAP BPC, and SAP Cloud Analytics to support dynamic forecasting, scenario analysis, and ROI assessments. Partner cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Insights & Intelligence, People & Culture, and Research & Development to support financially sound decisions and identify revenue‑capture opportunities. Perform standard and ad hoc financial analysis related to volumes, pricing, product mix, cost of sales, net revenue impacts, COGS, and A&P spend. Create and improve standardized financial reporting packages, including monthly reporting, month‑end estimates, and volume and net revenue flash reports with integrated KPIs. Own and lead the development of performance indicators that promote accountability and improve business decision‑making. Build unit‑level economic metrics and assess the financial impact of strategic decisions on margin and ROI. Investigate, explain, and communicate variances versus forecast, plan, and prior periods, providing actionable recommendations. Drive scalable processes, standardized templates, and best practices to improve efficiency and consistency across finance operations. Champion continuous improvement initiatives across financial processes, systems, and insights delivery. Enhance data management, validation, automation, and visualization using tools such as Power BI and Power Query. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. Qualifications Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong overall analytical skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail. Demonstrated ability in problem analysis, critical thinking, and financial storytelling. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment. Proven capability to work cross‑functionally with diverse teams and stakeholders. Flexibility to manage a fluctuating workload and work schedule as needed. Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Experience working with SAP and/or BPC platforms preferred. Experience in S/4 required. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience required, along with 5+ years in business transformation projects capacity. Compensation Salary: $170,000 USD per year Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off #J-18808-Ljbffr