Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related area., Minimum of 5 years of commercial business partnering experience in MNCs., Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication abilities., Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint, with a solid understanding of statutory and compliance requirements..

Key responsibilities:

Identify and evaluate control gaps and risks, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Prepare and distribute management information, including financial and non-financial KPIs, and perform monthly variance analysis.

Facilitate cross-functional process review sessions to enhance operational efficiency and address risks.

Proactively report to senior management on deficiencies and develop action plans for improvement.

Job description

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. This role requires frequent travel (up to 70%). The position may also require long-term relocation to Germany.

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
Competitive compensation based on experience and expertise.
All travel expenses and visa applications are covered by the company.

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