Develops budgets, forecasts, financial models, variance analyses, and recurring financial reporting. Partners with cross-functional teams to align plans, investigates performance drivers, supports consolidations and balance sheet reconciliations, and contributes to margin analysis, audits, R&D credit documentation, and process improvements. The role also prepares board-level reporting and uses Excel, ERP systems, DelmiaWorks IQMS, and fixed-asset software.
About the Role
We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to provide data-driven insights that support strategic business decisions. This role will be responsible for financial forecasting, budgeting, analysis, reporting, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive business performance.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Perform sales, mix, revenue, and variance analysis.
- Partner with Business Development, Operations, HR, and Supply Chain to align financial plans with business goals.
- Build and maintain complex Excel models for scenario planning and performance tracking.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial packages.
- Investigate variances between actual and planned results and identify key drivers.
- Support monthly balance sheet reconciliations and multi-site financial consolidation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and contribution margin analysis.
- Prepare weekly financial reporting and board-level reporting.
- Support annual audits, R&D credit documentation, and financial modeling initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in manufacturing and/or distribution is preferred.
- Background in Cost Accounting.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Tools & Systems
Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ERP systems. Experience with DelmiaWorks IQMS and fixed-asset software is part of the current environment.
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to combine financial analysis, business partnership, and strategic decision-making while working closely with leaders across the organization.
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