Senior Financial Business Partner
About The Position
The Senior Financial Business Partner will own the organization’s financial performance end to end and act as a strategic partner to senior leadership. The role analyzes financial and operational metrics, develops financial models, and provides actionable insights to support data-driven decisions and long-term growth. It also leads the design and implementation of a structured collections process to improve cash flow and timely client payments. The position covers financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, business partnering, strategic support, working capital management, and high-impact projects. The successful candidate will help improve finance processes and capabilities, support business growth, and promote performance and accountability across functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and/or accounting.
- Proficiency with financial modeling and analysis tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, and Power BI.
- Familiarity with accounting software such as Oracle, Coupa, Great Plains, and ERP systems.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
- Demonstrated ability to establish or improve collections processes, resolve overdue payments, and manage client billing cycles.
- Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Collaborative approach and ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships at all levels.
Nice To Haves
- MBA.
- Experience in a client services or laboratory environment.
- Entrepreneurial, solution-oriented problem-solving approach.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
- Report on financial and operational KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct variance analysis of volume, mix, and margin trends; identify deviations from budgets and forecasts and propose corrective measures.
- Support M&A activities through financial analysis, due diligence, and valuation, and lead post-acquisition financial integration.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and recommend and implement internal controls where needed.
- Lead the annual budgeting process with department heads and align budgets with strategic goals.
- Build and maintain financial models for cash flow, revenue, and profitability, and monitor results against forecasts.
- Develop forward-looking financial scenarios incorporating market trends, growth assumptions, and operational drivers.
- Collaborate across business segments and functions to provide financial guidance on business decisions and initiatives.
- Build relationships with centralized functions and accounting to support accurate reporting and effective financial management.
- Conduct profitability and cost analyses to identify savings, process improvements, and investment opportunities.
- Present management reporting packages to executive leadership and contribute to long-term strategic planning.
- Recommend improvements to billing, collections, and reporting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging, address overdue balances and billing discrepancies, identify risks and process improvements, and report cash flow impacts.
- Partner with business and functional stakeholders to optimize procure-to-pay processes, strengthen internal controls, and support accurate, timely purchasing and payment workflows.
- Lead or support high-impact financial and operational projects and identify finance capability gaps.
- Contribute to developing the finance organization, including the structure, tools, and talent needed to support business growth.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
