Strategic Business Partner

Element Solutions Inc•Piscataway Township, NJ

1d•$95,406 - $143,108

About The Position

The Strategic Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor and cross‑functional liaison, ensuring that marketing strategies, investments, and initiatives align with overall business goals. This role provides strategic insights, performance analysis, and operational guidance to help the marketing organization drive growth, optimize resources, and deliver measurable impact. The Strategic Business Partner collaborates closely with marketing leaders, finance, sales, product, and executive teams to support data‑driven decision‑making and long‑term planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, finance, analytics, or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
Experience in marketing strategy, business partnering, financial analysis, or related roles.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into recommendations.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities, especially with senior stakeholders.
Ability to influence without authority and build strong cross‑functional relationships.
Understanding of marketing metrics, budgeting, and performance management.
Strategic mindset with strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with marketing leadership to develop strategic plans, annual budgets, and performance targets.
Analyze marketing performance, ROI, and key metrics to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
Support resource allocation, forecasting, and scenario planning to optimize marketing investments.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment between marketing initiatives and business priorities.
Provide strategic guidance on campaign planning, market opportunities, and customer insights.
Prepare executive‑level presentations, dashboards, and reports that communicate marketing performance and strategic direction.
Identify risks, opportunities, and trends that influence marketing effectiveness and business outcomes.
Facilitate communication between marketing and other departments to ensure transparency and alignment.
Support continuous improvement in marketing processes, tools, and operational efficiency.
Contribute to strategic projects such as go‑to‑market planning, brand initiatives, and market expansion efforts.