Finance Business Partner III

The Joint Commission•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

13d•$90,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Finance Business Partner III is a trusted strategic advisor and financial leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial initiatives. This role partners with senior executives and cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals. The Lead FBP provides thought leadership, mentors junior FBPs, and leads complex financial evaluations and planning efforts that shape long-term business outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred
10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis roles with an emphasis on strategic planning.
Past exposure to business operations management, financial analysis, financial modeling; working knowledge of accounting principles.
Strategic financial planning and long-range forecasting
Technical skillset to manage and evaluate large datasets (Excel, PowerBI etc)
Scenario and sensitivity analysis, Model Building
Capital budgeting and ROI analysis
Advising executives on financial strategy
Executive-level presentation and communication
Mentoring and coaching junior FBPs
Enterprise performance management platforms
Automation and process improvement tools
Experience with ERP’s and Planning Systems (Workday, Adaptive etc)

Responsibilities

Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple departments or business units.
Develop pricing modes and build financial analysis to support the evaluation of new business opportunities.
Support both customer and supplier contracting process by reviewing business terms and evaluating pricing
Drive scenario planning, long-range forecasting, and capital allocation strategies.
Oversee development and implementation of standardized financial processes and tools.
Mentor and coach junior and mid-level Finance Business Partners.
Lead enterprise-level financial reviews and present insights to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
Evaluate financial impact of major initiatives, mergers, partnerships, and investments.
Collaborate with Enterprise Finance and operational leaders to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Champion continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting, and analytics.
Represent finance in cross-functional strategic planning and transformation initiatives.
Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging financial technologies.