Sr. Financial Business Partner

Job Description

Job Description

If you love transforming data into decisions and want to be the strategic finance voice guiding real business outcomes, this role is for you. Join a high-growth, innovative company where your financial insights will directly shape the future of an entire business unit.

The Senior Finance Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to business unit leaders, providing financial insights, analysis, and guidance to drive business performance. This role partners closely with operational, commercial, and executive stakeholders to support decision-making related to revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, forecasting, and long-term planning. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with excellent business judgment and the ability to influence outcomes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Strategy

• Act as the primary financial advisor to a division or business unit leader; provide insights to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Deeply understand the business model, operational drivers, customer segments, and market dynamics.
• Develop financial recommendations to improve revenue growth, profitability, cost management, and capital efficiency.
• Support scenario modeling, investment analyses, and business cases for new initiatives, product launches, or market expansions.

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead the business unit’s annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes.
• Analyze performance vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods; identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights for business partners, including executive-level presentations.
• Ensure financials accurately reflect business activity in collaboration with Accounting and FP&A teams.

Business Unit Performance Management

• Partner with business leaders to track KPIs related to revenue, gross margin, operating efficiency, labor, and capital spend.
• Create dashboards and reporting tools that enable timely, data-driven decision-making.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Operations, HR, Supply Chain, and Accounting to ensure alignment of financial plans with operational realities.
• Support pricing decisions, customer negotiations, and commercial strategies through data-driven analysis.
• Participate in monthly business reviews and cross-functional project teams.

Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, controls, and external regulatory requirements.
• Support audit, internal control assessments, and financial policy improvements.
• Maintain financial discipline and accuracy in all planning and reporting processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in Finance, FP&A, or similar roles, with P&L ownership.
• Experience in manufacturing required; experience in a global multi-entity environment strongly preferred.
• Strong business partnering experience supporting operational or commercial leaders.
• Advanced analytical and modeling skills; high level of proficiency with Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools; familiarity with Power BI or similar analytics tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels up to and including C-suite and to explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.

What We Offer

We value the dedication and contributions of our employees and are committed to supporting both professional success and personal well-being. Our competitive total rewards package is designed to help you thrive—at work and in life.

Benefits & Perks:

• 9/80 Work Schedule – Enjoy every other Friday off for better work-life balance
• Flexible Vacation Policy – Take time off as needed to recharge and stay balanced
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Health Savings Support – Company contributions to:
• HRA (for PPO plan participants)
• HSA (for high-deductible health plan participants)
• 401(k) with Company Match – Immediate vesting to help you invest in your future from day one
• Continuous Education Assistance – Ongoing support for professional growth and career development
• Collaborative Culture – Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment that values innovation and operational excellence

We believe our people are our greatest asset—and we strive to create an environment where you feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.