Finance Business Partner

Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success?At Hempel, success isn’t just about meeting targets – it’s about collaborating, innovating, and making a real impact.Join our team as Finance Business PartnerWhat You Will Do?Business Partnership & Decision SupportServe as a trusted advisor to business leaders (e.g., Directors, VPs), translating financial data into actionable business strategiesParticipate in leadership forums (e.g., BRMs, townhalls) and provide commentary on business performanceProactively guide leaders through trade-offs, investment decisions, and risk mitigation plansPerformance ManagementLeverage performance data (shared by Global FP&A & FDI) to uncover key drivers, identify opportunities, and recommend corrective actions that support informed business decisions.Drive discussions on risks & opportunities and track key initiatives that impact profitability, growth, and cash flowLead the financial sign-off of business performance for assigned function/segmentForecast & Target AlignmentCollaborate with Global FP&A during planning cycles to validate business assumptions, strategic inputs, and non-financial driversSupport target setting for business areas by connecting operational knowledge with data-driven insightsRepresent the business in aligning forecast assumptions with market trends and operational realitiesCommercial Support & Business Cases Provide targeted financial insight, analysis, and strategic guidance to Operations, Commercial, or Supporting Functions to drive performance, optimize resources, and support decision-making.Review, challenge, and co-develop business cases for new initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic prioritiesProvide ROI analysis and help prioritize initiatives that create financial and operational impactStakeholder EngagementBuild cross-functional relationships with leaders across verticals/segments in HempelAct as the liaison between business units and centralized finance teams (Global FP&A, GBS, Group Finance)Ensure consistency and clarity in how business assumptions are translated into financial outcomesKey tasks Business partnering & decision support (30%)Performance management & analysis (20%)Forecasting & planning alignment (15%)Commercial support & business cases (20%)Stakeholder management & cross-functional alignment (15%)Key Success Criteria’s / KPIsForecast reliability and ownership within assigned segmentImprovement in segment profitability and margin optimization (including OPEX efficiency)Effective identification and realization of risks and opportunitiesHigh stakeholder satisfaction and trust in finance partnershipQuality, relevance, and timeliness of financial insights and business casesCash flow optimization, including strong focus on Net Working Capital (NWCWhat Are We Looking For?EducationBachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related fieldMBA or master’s in finance (preferred)...