Finance Business Partner

Job Summary 

The Finance Business Partner plays a key role in shaping our financial strategies and decision-making processes. This individual is responsible for overseeing financial operations, analysis, and planning within the company's operational functions. This role involves collaborating closely with key stakeholders in operational departments to ensure financial efficiency, cost management, and performance tracking. You will develop and implement financial models, budgets, and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to improve financial outcomes, operational efficiency, and profitability. Additionally, this role will be responsible for identifying financial risks and opportunities, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities 

• Leads the creation of financial models to support planning, forecasting, and strategic decisions 

• Analyzes key financial metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities 

• Develops and maintains dashboards and reports that deliver actionable insights to leadership 

• Partners with cross-functional teams to evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives 

• Conducts market research and competitive analysis to support corporate strategy 

• Delivers insights and recommendations to drive revenue growth and cost optimization 

• Manages annual revenue and gross margin budgeting to align with organizational objectives 

• Oversees rolling forecasts and variance analyses, explaining deviations and recommending corrective actions 

• Evaluates potential investment opportunities and delivers ROI analyses to support decision-making 

• Identifies and implements enhancements to improve the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting 

• Mentors junior analysts and provides training on financial analysis best practices 

• Maintains proficiency in company systems for data entry, communication, and routine administrative tasks 

• Performs other duties as assigned, with flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs and responsibilities 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field 

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate strategy, or related roles 

• Proficient in financial modeling, advanced Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau); familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor) is a plus 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial audiences 

• Skilled in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 

• Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, workflow automation, and business insights; ability to apply AI responsibly to increase efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making support while maintaining data confidentiality and sound judgment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

This position may require 40+ hours per week and involves routine office-related physical activity, including: 

• Regular bending and lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs 

• Extended use of hands and arms for computer and office work 

• Sitting for prolonged periods (up to 8 hours), with intermittent standing and walking 

• Frequent use of hearing and speech for communication (up to 6 hours daily) 

• Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, scanners) for up to 8 hours