Finance Business Partner

Senior Business Partner, FP&A – Global LabsThe Senior Business Partner, FP&A – Global Labs will serve as the primary financial partner to NSF's global lab directors, providing the financial planning, analysis, control and decision support needed to run the labs and ensure financial goals are established and executed. This role is as much about relationship-building and communication as it is about financial rigor. The person in this seat will be trusted to translate complex, multi-source data into clear stories that influence lab directors on their business decisions.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Business PartnershipServe as the trusted finance advisor to laboratory directors and operational leaders across global regionsDevelop strong cross-functional relationships and influence decision-making through data-driven insights and recommendationsCollaborate with FP&A team members to consolidate storytelling to divisional and business unit leadership; responsible for concisely explaining variances to budget and forecastFinancial Planning, Forecasting & AnalysisOwn forecast, annual operating plan, and strategic plan reporting for the laboratories, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all published data.Support month-end close activities, including financial statement analysis, operational metric review, and expense reclassifications.Develop financial models and business cases to support operational and strategic decision-making.Collaborate with the General Ledger and Accounting teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.Maintain and enhance laboratory cost allocation methodologies, ensuring appropriate allocation of shared costs across business divisions.Support mergers, acquisitions, and investment evaluations through financial analysis and business case development.Management Reporting & Business InsightsTransform complex financial and operational data into concise, compelling business narratives for executive audiences.Develop and maintain management dashboards, executive presentations, and performance reporting packages.Present financial results, forecasts, and key business drivers to leadership teams with clarity and confidence.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.5-8 years of progressive finance experience, including significant exposure to FP&A and business partnering.Proven ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.Strong experience translating complex financial information into clear, decision-ready presentations and visualizations. Experience in preparing presentations for business leadersMeticulous attention to detail – ensuring accuracy of all published monthly reports and any requested ad-hoc reportingAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including modeling, large dataset analysis, and reporting automation.Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Must actively model all NSF core values and possess high ethical standardsAbility to meet hybrid Ann Arbor requirements (3 days/week in office)Preferred Qualifications:MBA with a focus in financeExperience leading projects or cross-functional initiatives.Experience with Oracle Financials, SAP, or similar ERP and consolidation systems.Experience with financial planning and visualization tools such as Planful, Hubble, Power BI, or Tableau.Exposure to M&A due diligence, valuation, or business case development.Experience supporting technical, scientific, laboratory, engineering, or operational organizations.About UsWith a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we're one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.About the TeamWe are the guardians of NSF's assets. We are the keepers and providers of accurate and useful financial information which empowers careful and rational decision making. We do this so NSF may better advance its public health and safety mission.Job InfoJob Identification 4247Job Category Accounting and FinancePosting Date 07/21/2026, 02:24 PMJob Schedule Full timeLocations 789 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USPeople Leader Position NoWork Classification Hybrid