Finance Business Partner

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead monthly closing activities and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for the Business Unit. 
• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, providing regular business performance updates.
• Prepare management reports and insightful financial analyses for local and regional stakeholders. 
• Partner closely with the Regional Finance team and provide regular financial reporting to regional management.
• Deliver financial and operational data analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Group Finance and other Business Units to reconcile intercompany balances and ensure consistency in financial practices.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, finance policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Manage annual budget preparation, quarterly forecasts, and variance analysis against actual performance. 
• Drive process improvements in reporting, planning, and financial management activities. 
• Lead local and group audit processes and act as the Business Unit’s Chief Accountant. 
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to the Country Head and leadership team, supporting strategic initiatives and business decisions. 
• Perform ad-hoc financial projects and analysis as assigned by the Country Head and Regional Finance team.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• Valid Chief Accountant Certificate (CAC) is mandatory.
• ACCA qualification (completed or actively pursuing) is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, or related finance functions. 
• At least 1 year of experience serving as Chief Accountant.
• Experience working with regional stakeholders and reporting directly to a Regional Finance team.
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. 
• Proven capability in financial data analysis, trend identification, and business performance evaluation.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to convert data into actionable business insights. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence management decisions.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Xero, Business Central, or similar platforms. 
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional working proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with regional and global stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multinational environment.