Finance Business Partner (Remote)

Job summary

The Finance Business Partner for Innovation is tasked with providing strategic financial insights and decision-making support across the innovation and R&D portfolio. This role is crucial in maximizing the return on innovation investments by enhancing transparency and ensuring optimal resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business partnering, FP&A, or strategic finance roles
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in complex environments
• Solid understanding of value drivers and business performance
• Ability to convert data into actionable insights

Responsibilities

• Influence innovation strategy and investment decisions
• Collaborate with senior leadership across various functions
• Contribute to a global finance transformation journey
• Drive strategic decision-making by linking financial insights with business drivers in Innovation, R&D, and Strategy
• Shape innovation portfolio prioritization, balancing short-term performance with long-term value creation
• Develop R&D project costing frameworks to enhance transparency and productivity
• Lead financial modeling and scenario analysis for innovation initiatives and partnerships
• Serve as a trusted finance partner in strategy processes and planning cycles

Skills

• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Education

• Relevant degree in finance, business, or a related field is typically expected.

Tools

• Familiarity with financial modeling tools and software is advantageous.