About this role
ABOUT THE ROLE The Finance Business Partner (FBP) acts as the “financial eyes” in the site for the CSD and Finance organization. The Finance BP plays a pivotal role in steering the site towards its strategic objectives by providing financial insights and analysis that drive business performance as well as the Next Level program. The Finance BP acts as a bridge between the finance function and other business areas, ensuring financial considerations are integrated into decision-making processes. Key responsibilities include overseeing budgeting and forecasting, performing variance analysis, implementing cost control measures and ensuring proper balance sheet reconciliation (e.g. spare parts and inventories). Through close collaboration with site leadership, the Finance Business Partner identifies investment opportunities and risks, advising on project feasibility and ROI to guide investments. The Finance BP expertise in financial modeling and analysis supports the business in navigating market challenges and capitalizing on new opportunities, ultimately fostering a culture of financial awareness and strategic growth across the organization. In this respect, this function partners with various stakeholders in the organization and is focused on setting the strategy for CSD finance in the site, to work on efficiencies and continuous improvement and to share and implement best practices.The Finance Business Partner (FBP) assumes a crucial role within the site, acting as the "financial eyes" for both the CSD and Finance organization. By offering financial insights and analysis, the FBP steers the site towards its strategic goals, driving business performance and the Next Level program. The FBP bridges the gap between finance and other business areas, integrating financial considerations into decision-making. Key responsibilities include: budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, cost control, and balance sheet reconciliation (e.g., spare parts and inventories). Collaborating closely with site leadership, the FBP identifies investment opportunities and risks, advising on project feasibility and ROI to guide investments. The FBP's financial modeling and analysis expertise supports the business in navigating market challenges and capitalizing on new opportunities. This fosters a culture of financial awareness and strategic growth within the organization. The function partners with various stakeholders, focusing on setting the strategy for CSD finance in the site, working on efficiencies and continuous improvement, and sharing and implementing best practices. KEY RESPONSABILITIES INCLUDE Analyze, interpret, and manage financial and business performance, focusing on material variance analysis (absorption loss, scrap, rework, raw material yield). Monitor and evaluate performance against budgets and previous years. Identify risks and opportunities and develop mitigating actions with plant management. Actively participate in the financial budget and rolling forecast elaboration for the plant. Proactively provide financial insights on efficiency improvements, cost savings, expansion projects, footprint studies, and other potential projects. Monitor and control manufacturing costs, including energy, maintenance, labor, and overheads. Monitor and control supply chain costs and logistics KPIs (sales, Otif…) Collaborate with the pricing department to establish product pricing based on cost analysis. Prepare financial reports detailing manufacturing & supply chain performance. Participate in developing and maintaining financial dashboards and KPIs. Ensure adherence to internal controls in cost reporting and compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Ensure balance sheet reconciliation and asset counts are properly performed. Manage internal and external audits. Manage inventory, spare parts, CAPEX, NRV provision, and accounts payable to optimize cash flow. Prepare and submit capital expenditure requests. Advise the Plant Manager and Operations Management team on short and long-term decision-making. Contribute to broader regional and global finance projects and programs. Act as an SME, taking responsibility for coaching, mentoring, and development. ABOUT YOU Solid experience in project/program management Solid knowledge of lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and supply chain business partnering, controlling, and reporting Solid knowledge of end-to-end (E2E) supply chain partnering and controlling Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and Power BI Familiarity with Industry 4.0 systems, such as MES Ability to quickly gain knowledge in advanced analytics and data mining Strong background working with large data sets and drawing astute conclusions Servant leadership and strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, handle pressure, meet tight deadlines, and navigate uncertainty Pragmatic and results-oriented, able to balance holding a perspective while collaborating with plant management and stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes Passionate about driving growth and fostering a high-performance culture Exemplary leadership and execution skills, with a focus on operational excellence and core values Integrated into manufacturing, with a deep understanding of plant scorecards and the ability to translate improvements into financial benefits Proactive in benchmarking and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement Skilled in communicating financial information to non-finance audiences