Finance Business Partner

MPW Industrial Services, Inc.; Hebron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MPW Industrial Services, Inc. seeks a strategic Finance Business Partner to be the primary financial advisor to an assigned division. You will lead planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and decision support, connecting financial results to operational activity to improve profitability and working capital.

You will partner with operational leaders, develop driver-based models, and manage budgeting, long-range planning, and KPI dashboards while mentoring finance resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business required or equivalent.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Seven+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, working capital, profitability, and key operational drivers.
• Demonstrated experience building financial models, forecasts, dashboards, and reporting packages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations for leadership.
• Serve as the primary finance partner to assigned operational leadership, providing ongoing financial insight and decision support.
• Lead segment-level budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning tied to operational activity.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, business trends, risks, and opportunities and improve projection reliability.
• Lead or support performance reviews explaining key drivers of revenue, profitability, expenses, cash flow, and other metrics.
• Identify actions to improve profitability, pricing, productivity, labor efficiency, and operational performance.
• Prepare scenario, sensitivity, and what-if analyses for opportunities, pricing decisions, and investments.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and financial narratives linking results to operating activity.
• Monitor accounts receivable, billing, collections, and unbilled revenue; support capital spending and fleet-related costs.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Forecasting

ERP Systems

Excel Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Business Intelligence software

Job description

We're looking for a strategic Finance Business Partner to serve as the primary financial advisor to an assigned division or business unit. In this role, you'll lead planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and decision support; connect financial results to operational activity; and provide actionable insight to improve profitability, working capital, productivity, and overall business performance while maintaining a forward-looking FP&A and operational-finance focus.What You'll BringStrong business partnership skills with the ability to influence operational leaders, challenge assumptions, and translate financial information into practical recommendations.Advanced analytical and financial modeling capability with a strong understanding of business drivers, profitability, forecasting, and working capital.Clear, credible communication and presentation skills for both finance and non-finance audiences, including senior operational leadership.A continuous-improvement mindset with strong ownership, judgment, accountability, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-moving environment.What You'll DoPrepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations for leadership.Serve as the primary finance partner to assigned operational leadership, providing ongoing financial insight, challenge, and decision support.Lead segment-level budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning, including assumptions, financial schedules, and driver-based models tied to operational activity.Analyze forecast accuracy, business trends, risks, and opportunities and work with leaders to improve the reliability of financial projections.Lead or support business performance reviews by explaining key drivers of revenue, profitability, expenses, cash flow, and other relevant metrics.Identify and recommend actions to improve profitability, pricing, productivity, labor efficiency, equipment utilization, cost structure, and operational performance.Prepare scenario, sensitivity, and what-if analyses to evaluate customer opportunities, pricing decisions, investments, operational initiatives, risks, and other business decisions.Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, reporting packages, and financial narratives that connect financial results to operating activity.Perform customer and contract profitability, branch, service-line, working-capital, and other ad hoc financial analyses to support business priorities and executive decisions.Monitor accounts receivable, billing, collections, and unbilled revenue, and support evaluation of capital spending, equipment utilization, fleet-related costs, and return on investment, as applicable.Partner with Corporate Accounting to understand significant financial results, provide operational context, and communicate accounting impacts while maintaining separation from transactional accounting and close ownership.Use and improve FP&A tools, reporting models, dashboards, planning templates, and data processes in partnership with the Director of FP&A, Corporate Accounting, IT, and Operations.Lead, coach, and develop assigned finance or analyst resources, if applicable, and support special projects and other financial analysis as assigned.What You'll NeedBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required; MBA or CPA preferred.Seven or more years of progressive finance, FP&A, corporate finance, business analysis, or related experience.Strong knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, working capital, profitability, and key operational business drivers.Demonstrated experience building financial models, forecasts, dashboards, reporting packages, and business-performance analyses.Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience with ERP, business intelligence, financial reporting, budgeting, or FP&A systems. Benefits and PerksCompetitive salary with opportunities for career growth and advancementMedical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchPaid time off and floating holidaysVolunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to your communityEmployee referral bonus programWellness benefits that support your overall health and well-beingOpportunities for professional development, training, and leadership growthCollaborative and supportive team environmentStable company with long-term career opportunitiesWho Thrives HereYou enjoy meaningful work and take pride in contributing to a team that values collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement. You communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and look for ways to enhance processes and service. You understand that success comes from accountability, teamwork, and doing the right thing for customers and colleagues.You’ll fit right in if you are:Motivated by purpose, service, and delivering resultsOrganized, dependable, and committed to high-quality workA strong communicator who builds positive working relationshipsProactive and solution-orientedAdaptable and open to learning and growthSomeone who values respect, teamwork, and professionalismWe believe a strong workplace is built on trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence—where every team member plays a role in delivering a premier service experience.