Finance Business Partner, Operations

About the Job

Job Title: Finance Business Partner, Operations

Location: Dubai / Budapest

Were partnering with a global leader in specialist manufacturing, supporting businesses across diverse industries with innovative solutions and a strong focus on sustainability. With a robust international footprint and a collaborative approach, they are now seeking a Finance Business Partner, Operations to join their high-performing finance team.

Job Summary

This role is for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on delivering actionable insights through data-driven analysis. Youll act as a strategic partner to operational teams, driving visibility, improving cost efficiency, and supporting sustainable business growth. A key focus will be leveraging BI tools for automation and visualization, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to optimize performance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Financial Performance

• Provide timely and accurate analysis to support decision-making for senior management.
• Drive improvements in conversion costs and fixed overheads versus budget and historical performance.
• Deliver visibility on key business metrics through data extraction, visualization, and actionable insights.

Digital Transformation & Data Integration

• Lead finance digitalization initiatives, with a focus on Power BI dashboards and process automation.
• Integrate diverse internal and external data sources for seamless business analysis and optimized workflows.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Reporting

• Contribute to annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes, including template development.
• Manage financial reporting and analysis activities, ensuring standard and ad-hoc reports are accurate and insightful.
• Conduct margin improvement analysis (Price, Mix, Volume) to support profitability initiatives.

Business Partnering & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with operations, supply chain, procurement, and other support functions.
• Partner with site teams to identify focus areas, run simulations, and drive cost optimization initiatives.
• Support ad-hoc business improvement projects and provide financial perspectives.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in finance, with at least 6 years in FP&A.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with a solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel and data management skills; Power BI proficiency is highly advantageous.
• Chartered Accountant qualification is preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.

If youre passionate about driving business performance through financial insight and partnering with operations teams to deliver measurable impact, apply now and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization.