Finance Business Partner

Key Responsibilities

MISSION 1: DECISION MAKING & PLANNING

Key Activities:

· Support the definition of the company's future strategic direction and contribute to tactical initiatives.

· Participate in key decision-making as a member of the leadership team.

· Identify, implement, and monitor performance improvement plans alongside business managers.

· Oversee and execute strategic plans.

· Develop local financial and tax strategies through a 3-5 years business plan.

· Manage the budgeting process.

· Develop performance metrics and monitoring systems aligned with the company's strategic objectives.MISSION 2: EXECUTION

Key Activities:

· Act as a key financial business partner to all members of the leadership team.

· Foster cross-functional and multinational collaboration.

· Ensure proper execution of activities in line with defined processes and procedures; continuously improve them to enhance performance and promote delegation.

· Lead and manage all teams within the function.

· Develop team capabilities and skills.

· Promote effective collaboration with shared service centers, including international coordination, ensuring alignment with local teams.

· Influence and guide all department heads to achieve their financial targets.

· Monitor gross margin and overhead cost indicators; promptly inform leadership of any deviations and propose corrective actions.

· Promote a customer-centric culture and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction within teams.

· Manage third parties handling outsourced accounting or financial activities.

· Manage relationships with banks.

· Oversee transaction processing systems.

· Supervise audits of all types.

· Ensure effective control of general expenses.MISSION 3: REPORTING

Key Activities:

· Ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.

· Ensure data quality and provide explanations for any discrepancies.

· Supervise bank reconciliations performed by shared service accounting (AP/AR).

· Produce ageing reports and follow up with operational teams to ensure timely collection of receivables.

· Provide relevant and concise financial information to support business management and reporting.MISSION 4: RISK MANAGEMENT

Key Activities:

· Understand key risk drivers and propose mitigation measures.

· Monitor all ongoing legal matters relating to the company.

· Develop and ensure implementation of reliable internal control systems.

· Maintain appropriate insurance coverage.

· Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

· Maintain documentation in line with audit and regulatory expectations.

· Escalate risks to the Steering Committee and parent company management.

· Manage relationships with external auditors and review their findings and recommendations.