Fınance Busıness Partner Germany

Nilfisk; Bellenberg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nilfisk is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner Germany (m/f/d) to act as a trusted advisor to the Country Manager Germany and shape financial performance across the German organization. You will be part of a global Finance team and collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Controlling, Accounting, and Shared Services.

The role requires 8–10 years in senior finance, fluency in German and English, and advanced SAP/BI/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in Finance Business Partnering or similar senior finance roles.
• Strong commercial and operational finance experience with a track record of influencing decisions and driving performance.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP, BI tools and Excel.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Highly analytical and able to translate complex data into insights and actions.
• Confident, approachable, business-oriented with stakeholder management capabilities.
• Collaborative team player who supports cross‑functional teamwork.
• Able to challenge stakeholders respectfully and influence decisions at management level.
• Proven ability to build relationships, manage conflicts professionally and align diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic sparring partner to the Country Manager and leadership team.
• Provide financial insights and actionable recommendations to support decision making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance management processes.
• Provide transparency on performance, risks and value drivers.
• Ensure timely, high-quality financial reporting with Accounting and Shared Services.
• Drive profitability, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop business cases, financial models and scenario analyses for investments.
• Bridge Commercial, Operations, Controlling, Accounting and Finance functions.

Skills

Commercial Finance

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Tools

SAP

BI Tools

Excel

Job description

As Senior Finance Business Partner Germany (m/f/d), you will serve as the trusted advisor and strategic sparring partner to the Country Manager Germany. While driving business performance and decision-making for the German organization, you will also be part of a global Finance organization, reporting into the VP Finance and collaborating closely with an international Finance community. In this highly visible role, you will combine commercial acumen, financial leadership, and analytical excellence to influence key business decisions and drive sustainable growth. Working closely with Commercial, Operations, Controlling, Accounting, and Shared Services, you will play a pivotal role in shaping business performance and delivering value across the German organization.

Main areas of responsibility:

• Act as a strategic sparring partner to the Country Manager and leadership team, providing financial leadership and business guidance.
• Support strategic and operational decision-making through financial insights, analyses, and actionable recommendations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance management processes.
• Provide transparency on business performance, profitability, financial risks, opportunities, and key value drivers.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality financial reporting in close collaboration with Accounting and Shared Services.
• Drive profitability, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Develop business cases, financial models, and scenario analyses to support commercial and investment decisions.
• Act as the key interface and bridge builder between Commercial, Operations, Controlling, Accounting, and Finance functions.
• Promote financial awareness, accountability, and a performance-driven culture throughout the organization.
• Challenge stakeholders constructively while driving KPI development, reporting excellence, business intelligence optimization, and effective decision-making.

Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, Controlling, or similar senior finance roles.
• Strong commercial and operational finance experience with a proven track record of influencing strategic decisions and driving business performance.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP, Business Intelligence (BI) tools, and Excel.
• Fluent German and English, both written and verbal; additional language skills are considered an advantage.
• Highly analytical mindset with the ability to transform complex financial data into clear business insights, recommendations, and actions.
• Confident, approachable, and business-oriented personality with strong stakeholder management capabilities.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a low-hierarchy environment and actively supports cross-functional teamwork.
• Strong character with the ability to challenge respectfully and constructively while influencing decision-making at management level.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships, manage conflicts professionally, align diverse stakeholders, and act as a bridge builder across the organization.
• High level of ownership, accountability, cultural awareness, and commitment to delivering results in a dynamic business environment.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity if you are looking to develop your career within an international environment. If you are looking for an international role where you can both support other countries with sourcing, as well as manage recruitment processes from A-Z and put your mark on projects and initiatives, this could be the right place for you.

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Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength – as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions. Nilfisk is firmly committed to growth and sustainability in everything we do. You will be empowered in your role as you collaborate with passionate colleagues on a quest to create a cleaner future.

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About Nilfisk

Nilfisk is a world-leading provider of professional cleaning equipment and services, founded in Denmark in 1906. With approximately 4,500 employees across 45 countries and products sold in over 100 markets, we are committed to developing sustainable cleaning solutions that improve quality of life. We are a proud member of the United Nations Global Compact.

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.

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