Finance Business Partner

3stepIT•Warren, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a proactive, commercially minded Finance Business Partner to support our Lifecycle Services business line. In this role, you will work closely with business leaders, providing financial insight, analysis, and guidance to support decision-making and drive sustainable business performance. Our Lifecycle Services business line covers the IT asset disposal for both workplace IT and data center equipment, including project management, logistics, secure collection, processing, data removal, global trading, recycling, and reporting of retired IT assets. As a Finance Business Partner, you will sit at the intersection of Finance and Business, turning financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights. Through forward-looking analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting, you will help steer the business toward its strategic objectives and ensure resources are allocated effectively, risks are managed, and opportunities are maximized. In addition, you will own key finance governance and reporting foundations for a global, multi-entity, multi-currency business line, ensuring high-quality data, strong financial control, and transparency across functions.

Requirements

Relevant degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
Multiple years of experience in finance business partnering or a similar role
Proven experience in an international matrix organization, with cross-regional collaboration beyond the U.S., particularly within EMEA.
Strong financial and analytical skills with solid understanding and experience of finance processes in multi-national environment
Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders in an international environment
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts
Commercially minded, with strong business acumen and strategic mindset
Ability to identify inefficiencies, drive change and continuous improvement
Independent, proactive, and adaptable; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Fluent communication skills in English, other language skills are seen as a benefit
Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills
Ability to travel occasionally

Nice To Haves

Experience with BI tools (Qlik Sense) is a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with business line (Lifecycle Services) management team to provide financial insights that influence strategic and operational decisions.
Drive Business Line profitability and support long-term planning and financial modeling.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, enhancing efficiency, profitability, and value creation.
Lead business line budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, while streamlining processes with finance and country teams.
Align financial targets with business unit and country goals, including headcount planning.
Own the Business Line P&L and deliver clear performance analysis and timely financial reporting.
Build financial models, business cases, and ROI analyses to support investments and strategic initiatives.
Maintain structured reporting (P&Ls, commissions, margin and revenue reports) and develop KPIs and dashboards.
Identify risks, opportunities, cost savings, and revenue-enhancing actions, providing proactive recommendations.
Ensure strong financial controls while enabling commercial flexibility.
Prepare accurate KPI and data inputs for Board reporting and lead bottom-up P&L reviews.
Identify and drive process improvements across finance and operations.
Support new commercial offerings and define related finance processes.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and transfer pricing requirements.
Assess financial risks related to the business line.
Foster cross-functional collaboration and support change and transformation initiatives.