Strategy Business Partner

Lhoist • Fort Worth, TX

23h

About The Position

The Strategy Business Partner applies skills in problem structuring, project planning and management, cross-functional collaboration, financial valuation, and strategic planning. The role develops and supports projects and annual strategic planning processes, while leading the development of forecasting models, strategic reporting, and decision-support tools. It shapes financial insights that guide operational strategy, capital investments, and business growth, and partners across functions to evaluate opportunities such as asset expansions, operational improvements, and potential acquisitions. The role interfaces with all Lhoist functions and offers potential for future growth within the department or cross-functionally.

The position requires clear communication with audiences throughout the organization, from plant teams to executive leadership. The employee will work in both office and mining environments and may travel up to 15% as needed. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or shifts may be required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3–6 years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, consulting, or investment analysis in a manufacturing or capital-intensive setting.
• Proven experience in financial planning, modeling, and performance analysis.
• Financial knowledge including financial reporting, P&L, balance sheets, cash flows, and discounted cash flow modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strategic thinking and a deep understanding of financial value drivers.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet or exceed deadlines, and work as a dependable self-starter.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including preparing clear presentations for executive leadership and communicating with diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across operations, finance, and leadership, and to influence others to achieve results.
• High attention to detail, prioritization, and execution, combined with big-picture thinking.
• Analytical skills for developing business cases with quantitative and qualitative elements.
• Skills in corporate strategy, business development, research, and critical thinking.
• Excellent attendance and customer focus for time-sensitive work.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a background check and/or drug screening, if applicable.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift up to 25–50 lbs. as needed, use hands and fingers for typing or operating equipment, and see, hear, and communicate clearly.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in office, field, and outdoor environments as applicable to the role.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration degree.
• Familiarity with cost accounting, inventory control, and capital project evaluation.
• Five years of proven strategic finance, consulting, or investment analysis experience in manufacturing, mining, or a capital-intensive setting.
• Previous mergers and acquisitions exposure.
• SAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate long-range plans, investment opportunities, and risk scenarios.
• Analyze business cases related to growth, efficiency, and profitability.
• Perform ad hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making by senior leadership.
• Partner with operations, commercial, and supply chain teams to align financial plans with strategic business priorities.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and value-driving decisions, and present findings in a structured, strategic format.
• Prepare financial reporting packages focused on strategic KPIs and forward-looking performance.
• Conduct variance analysis and explain its context and implications.
• Recommend enhancements to performance tracking processes and tools.
• Communicate clearly across all organizational levels and distill complex financial or operational issues into decision-ready insights.
• Lead discussions that synthesize financial analysis, business context, and strategic impact.
• Support finance elements of acquisitions, expansions, and capital projects.
• Lead valuation, financial due diligence, and scenario modeling.
• Deliver structured analysis and recommendations for cross-functional initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform job duties safely and in compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality, protect confidential company and employee information, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.
• Operate tools, equipment, or technology required for the position.
• Travel up to 15% as needed or directed by leadership; work overtime, weekends, or shifts when required by business needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match and a supplemental contribution based on years of service.
• Educational assistance to encourage continued learning and professional development.
• Competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

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