Finance Business Partner

We are seeking a highly analytical finance professional to serve as a strategic business partner within a growing industrial organization. This role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, business case development, cash flow analysis, and decision support across a multi-brand business platform.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with operational and commercial leaders to provide actionable financial insights, evaluate growth opportunities, support strategic initiatives, and drive improved profitability and cash flow. This position offers broad exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key business decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial forecasts, including revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA, and other key performance drivers.
• Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning processes in partnership with business and finance leaders.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly performance against budget, forecast, and prior-year results, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare financial reporting packages, management presentations, and executive summaries to support business reviews and decision-making.
• Build and maintain financial models that support strategic planning and performance management.

• Act as a trusted finance partner to operational, commercial, and executive leadership teams.
• Develop business cases and financial analyses to support investment decisions, operational improvements, and growth initiatives.
• Evaluate product, customer, and channel profitability, including pricing strategies, margin impacts, and return-on-investment analyses.
• Partner cross-functionally to assess financial trade-offs and support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide analytical support for strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and other business development opportunities.

• Support short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting processes.
• Monitor and analyze key working capital metrics, including inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion and optimize working capital performance.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to improve forecast accuracy and liquidity planning.

• Evaluate financial risks and opportunities associated with sourcing, supply chain, and operational initiatives.
• Perform scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses related to cost structure, pricing, inventory investment, logistics, and market conditions.
• Support strategic projects, operational improvement efforts, and portfolio reviews.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to inform senior leadership on key business decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or similar credential preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, strategic finance, consulting, investment banking, private equity, or a related analytical role.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or other operationally focused businesses is preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including forecasting, budgeting, business case development, scenario analysis, and cash flow planning.
• Solid understanding of income statement drivers, profitability analysis, working capital management, and financial performance metrics.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and planning applications is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers the opportunity to partner directly with business leaders, influence strategic decision-making, and contribute meaningfully to operational and financial performance within a growing organization. The position provides broad exposure across finance, operations, and commercial functions, making it an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking increased visibility and impact.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status