About the roleThe Finance Business Partner controls and optimizes the utilization of Finance resources in-country to drive the short- and long-term financial performance of the Australia business. As the main Finance interface of the assigned business, this role supports and advises the local management team in strategic and operational decision-making processes, and contributes to developing business strategy. The role will proactively provide insights into business opportunities and risks as well as the respective financial impact.The Finance Business Partner will also support and drive initiatives aimed at improving operational, and financial performance and is responsible/accountable for the short- and long-term financial performance of the local business along with the respective management team. The Finance Business Partner is responsible for setting up / optimizing commercial business flows across various Finance workstreams, developing and supervising the respective team member(s) while providing guidance where necessary.Key responsibilities includeBusiness Partnering Support the business and management in preparing and determining business objectives, strategies, and tacticsProvide meaningful decision support to management whilst influencing and challenging key decisionsLead and perform analyses of multi-dimensional business components (e.g., customers, products, markets)Lead and coordinate projects to improve business performance and operationsDevelop, analyze, and present overall financial performance to the local managementTeam Supervision / Driving Team Effectiveness FP&A: Led the preparation of budgets/forecasts and strategic plans including developing assumptions and performing budget/forecast report reviews with the local managementOSCO BP:Drive factory operational management reviews, steer financial performanceLocal Finance Operations Drive continuous improvement initiatives regarding processes, technologies, and organizationManage and optimize resources locally to achieve a high level of operational efficiency and accuracyAbout youBachelor's / Master's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or similarEnglish business proficiency (written and spoken)8-12 years experience in finance as a people manager or head of FinanceStrong leadership experienceExperience in a multinational company, preferably in B2B / food industries / FMCG / fast-paced environmentKnowledge or specific business understanding Manufacturing and/or trading business modelFinancial controllingCommercial controllingSAP knowledge in FICOKey Attributes High dedicationDrive to deliverAbility to drive changesAble to deal with ambiguity#J-18808-Ljbffr
