Finance IT Business Partner

Trinseo • Wayne, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance IT Business Partner serves as the strategic relationship owner, primary point of contact, and IT planning lead for assigned Finance, Payroll, and Corporate stakeholders. The role connects business priorities with practical, value-driven technology solutions in a fast-paced, global, and transformational environment.

Working with the SAP Finance team, the broader IT organization, business stakeholders, and external solution providers, the position translates business priorities, process improvement opportunities, and technology needs into IT roadmaps and delivery plans. It oversees intake, assessment, prioritization, implementation, and value realization across Finance and Corporate applications, including Treasury, Fixed Assets, Cost Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, and Payroll. The role requires functional familiarity with SAP Finance processes and related technologies, and supports requirements definition, solution delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement.

This is a hybrid position in Wayne, Pennsylvania, with one day per week in the office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of Finance IT application and financial process experience.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Accounting, Fixed Assets, Internal Audit, and/or Tax processes.
• Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional stakeholders and collaborating with internal and external technology delivery teams.
• Experience supporting Finance, Payroll, Treasury, Tax, Planning, Controls, procure-to-pay, or related corporate business processes.
• Strong understanding of business processes, data flows, reporting requirements, internal controls, and SOX-regulated environments.
• Familiarity with SAP Finance processes and related technologies such as Concur, BlackLine, ONESOURCE, IT2, Power BI, workflow automation tools, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall approaches.
• Experience developing and supporting business requirements, process documentation, test plans, implementation activities, and change management efforts.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive alignment, and operate effectively within a global organization.
• Strong business and financial acumen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing Finance or Accounting functions.
• Experience partnering with Finance, Payroll, Treasury, or Corporate functions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted advisor and primary liaison between IT and Finance, Payroll, and Corporate business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned with business priorities, strategic objectives, and IT capabilities.
• Partner with business teams, IT colleagues, and external vendors to define business requirements, evaluate solutions, and support successful implementation of technology initiatives.
• Shape solution scope, clarify business objectives, document functional requirements, and ensure alignment with operational, compliance, and SOX control requirements.
• Analyze business processes across Finance, Payroll, Treasury, Tax, Planning, and Controls to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, improved reporting, and enhanced user experience.
• Support project delivery activities, including testing, user acceptance validation, issue resolution, risk identification, and change adoption.
• Influence senior stakeholders and support prioritization of investments, project portfolios, and assigned budgets.
• Provide guidance on emerging technologies, AI-enabled capabilities, analytics, automation, and industry trends relevant to Finance and Corporate functions.
• Manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities, track commitments, communicate risks, and proactively address dependencies.
• Lead through influence by facilitating decision-making, fostering collaboration, and delivering a consistent, positive business partnership experience.
• Support organizational change initiatives by promoting adoption, continuous improvement, and business value realization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level