Finance Business Partner - Consumer Business - French and English speaking

Nilfisk; Mataró; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cleaning solutions provider is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support financial decision-making through analysis and reporting. This role involves collaborating cross-functionally to ensure financial performance and adherence to budgeting processes. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, fluency in English, and advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Join us in our commitment to growth and sustainability, contributing to a cleaner future.

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter with a strong drive and ability to prioritize.
• High attention to detail while maintaining a holistic perspective.
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the business with financial insights and decision-making.
• Analyze financial data to track performance and identify risks.
• Drive budget and forecast processes in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports and performance reviews.
• Monitor business performance and support productivity improvements.

Skills

Strong business and financial understanding

Solid analytical skills

Fluent in English

Knowledge of Spanish, French, German, or a Nordic language

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Job description

Overview

The Finance Business Partner supports the business by preparing and analyzing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. The role works closely with different teams to track performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support decision-making. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial data, supporting cost control, and helping improve financial processes and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Business Partnering. Support the business with financial insights and act as a trusted sparring partner in operational and day-to-day decision-making.
• Financial Analysis & Insights. Prepare and analyze financial data to track performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support decisions.
• Budget & Forecasting. Support and drive the budget and forecast processes in close collaboration with Sales, accounting and business stakeholders, ensuring adherence to guidelines and timelines.
• Financial Reporting. Deliver timely and accurate financial reports, including monthly performance reviews, sales reporting, and variance analysis.
• Performance Management. Monitor business performance, support productivity improvements, and help standardize financial processes across the organization.
• Customer Bonus Management. Ensure a standardized setup of customer bonus agreements in the Core Markets and maintain full transparency and control over customer bonus accruals and provisions.
• One Set of Numbers. Ensure consistency and alignment across all financial reports, including customer bonus calculations and accruals.
• Investment & Cost Control. Support investment planning, cost control initiatives, and follow-up on financial targets.
• Stakeholder Collaboration. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure financial understanding and alignment with business objectives.
• Financial Awareness. Support and coach the organization to increase financial understanding in business decisions.

Core Skills

• Strong business and financial understanding with solid analytical skills
• Structured, reliable, and proactive self-starter with strong drive and ability to prioritize
• You must be fluent in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Spanish, French, German, or a Nordic language would be an asset
• High attention to detail while maintaining a holistic perspective and strong follow-up
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative and constructive approach
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills at super-user level

Let’s create a cleaner future together

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.

Are you ready to make a change for a cleaner future?

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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