Finance Business Partner

Hempel; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hempel is seeking a Mid-Senior Finance Business Partner to drive collaboration and financial insights across teams in India. The role involves supporting business leaders with financial data, participating in leadership discussions, and engaging with cross-functional stakeholders for strategic alignment.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in finance or related field, ideally an MBA, with 6+ years of relevant experience, and expertise in financial analysis and decision support. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within a global team.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in a similar role.
• Ability to develop complex financial models.
• Advanced expertise in commercial finance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and translate financial data into strategies.
• Participate in leadership forums and provide business performance commentary.
• Collaborate with Global FP&A during planning cycles.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

MBA or master's in finance (preferred)

Tools

Financial systems

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

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.

What You Will Do?

Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders (e.g., Directors, VPs), translating financial data into actionable business strategies
• Participate in leadership forums (e.g., BRMs, townhalls) and provide commentary on business performance
• Proactively guide leaders through trade-offs, investment decisions, and risk mitigation plans

Performance Management

• Leverage 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 flow
• Lead the financial sign-off of business performance for assigned function/segment

Forecast & Target Alignment

• Collaborate with Global FP&A during planning cycles to validate business assumptions, strategic inputs, and non-financial drivers
• Support target setting for business areas by connecting operational knowledge with data-driven insights
• Represent the business in aligning forecast assumptions with market trends and operational realities

Commercial 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 priorities
• Provide ROI analysis and help prioritize initiatives that create financial and operational impact

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build cross‑functional relationships with leaders across verticals/segments in Hempel
• Act 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 outcomes

Key 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 / KPIs

• Forecast reliability and ownership within assigned segment
• Improvement in segment profitability and margin optimization (including OPEX efficiency)
• Effective identification and realization of risks and opportunities
• High stakeholder satisfaction and trust in finance partnership
• Quality, relevance, and timeliness of financial insights and business cases
• Cash flow optimization, including strong focus on Net Working Capital (NWC

What Are We Looking For?

Education

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• MBA or master's in finance (preferred)
• 6+ Years experience in similar role

Other skills and experience

• Brings advanced expertise in Commercial / operations / supporting functions finance, guiding leaders with actionable financial insights that support function‑wide decisions.
• Develops and interprets complex models and scenarios to evaluate strategic choices and recommend trade‑offs.
• Effectively influences cross‑functional stakeholders, even amid uncertainty, while presenting to both finance and non‑finance audiences.
• Leverages deep understanding of financial systems and BI tools to improve reporting quality and decision‑making.
• Drives collaboration across teams, supervises professionals when needed, and ensures accountability for outcomes.
• Contributes to the development of new approaches, tools, and processes within the function.

Role Information

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Job Functions: Finance, General Business, Management
• Industry: Chemicals
• Application due: 2026-08-31