Finance Business Partner (for EU & UK)

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner (EU & UK) on behalf of a client, a leading global tire manufacturer known for its innovation and high-performance products. With a strong presence in the automotive industry, the company supplies tires for passenger cars, SUVs, trucks, and motorsports worldwide. Finance Business Partner (for EU & UK) will report to Head Sales Operations Control and Analysis and partner closely with the regional (EU & UK) business functional heads, including R&D centres, to formulate the performance metrics, cost to serve analysis, and growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying and evaluating control gaps, including incidents, conformance with policy, procedure, regulatory requirements, operational, reputational and financial risks
• Prepare and distribute robust management information, consisting of both financial and non-financial KPIs to the business and report key variance
• Performing monthly variance analysis of financial results, reviewing with functional leaders to ensure understanding of the drivers and corresponding risk, and controlling selling and distribution expenses
• Facilitate large end-to-end, cross-functional process review sessions to understand the current state and build the future state.
• Conduct periodic assessments of risks and controls, identify risks needing mitigation, and develop/deploy action plans to address
• Proactively and timely reporting to senior management, identifying areas of deficiencies and seeking solutions, and activating action plans
• Monitor the inventory of current issues and corrective action plans, and report/escalate items requiring management attention and action on a timely basis
• Work with the global and regional teams to ensure the future state process is solving for business goals and overcoming barriers
• Foster a culture of compliance and integrity by actively participating in the implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of internal controls, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organizational objectives
• Ad hoc duties as deemed appropriate

Requirements: 

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills for dealing with varying levels of English competence and finance backgrounds
• Excellent engagement, interpersonal, and influencing skills with the ability to simplify complex financial information.
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from different functional teams.
• Excellent Business Acumen and Meticulous
• Possesses detailed knowledge of statutory and compliance requirements
• Highly well-versed with MS Excel and PowerPoint tools.
• Motivated and self-starter with a strong desire to grow.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or other related area.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years commercial business partnering experience gained in MNCs with different functional teams (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Pricing, Finance (Accounting, Tax, etc)

Benefits & Perks:

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized leader in the tire manufacturing industry.
• Exposure to cutting-edge Oracle technologies and development environments.
• Career growth opportunities with training and potential relocation to the US.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and expertise.
• All travel expenses and visa applications are covered by the company.