The Finance Business Partner – Operations plays a key role in driving both operational and financial performance by working closely with site and regional leadership. The position is embedded within the operations, with regular presence on sites to gain a deep understanding of processes, cost drivers, and performance levers.
By combining strong financial expertise with hands-on operational exposure, the Finance Business Partner translates financial insights into actionable recommendations, supports informed decision-making, and contributes directly to continuous improvement and value creation across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a financial partner to operational teams and regional leadership
- Be present on operational sites to gain a deep understanding of operations, cost drivers, and performance challenges
- Analyze financial performance (production costs, margins, inventory, operational efficiency) and challenge operational decisions
- Identify variances, trends, and improvement opportunities, and recommend concrete actions
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis activities directly linked to operations
- Contribute to cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
- Present clear, decision-oriented financial analyses to management
- Work closely with Finance teams (Controlling, Accounting, FP&A) to ensure data consistency and reliability
- Contribute to the development and evolution of operational and financial performance indicators