FP&A Business Partner

SoftwareONE Deutschland GmbH; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Remote-friendly organization

401k with employer match

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

SoftwareOne Deutschland GmbH is seeking an FP&A Business Partner to drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will partner with business units, translate data into actionable recommendations, and advise leadership on initiatives and profitability improvements.

The role offers a remote-friendly environment with opportunities to impact global finance processes, advanced analytics, and career growth within a leading software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or CPA is a plus.
• Substantial FP&A experience in a business partner or advisory role.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication to engage senior management and stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Excel, ERP systems, BI tools, and related platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to develop financial plans and forecasts.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities with accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor performance against budgets, identify variances, and recommend actions.
• Conduct variance, profitability, and trend analyses and present insights.
• Develop and present financial reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Provide financial guidance for initiatives, projects, and decisions.
• Identify cost savings, revenue opportunities and process improvements.
• Prepare and review financial reporting deliverables and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Communication

Presentation

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.

The role

Job Summary

The FP&A Business Partner plays a critical role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making within SoftwareOne. This role partners closely with business units to provide financial insights, analysis, and guidance across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance improvement. The FP&A Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping translate financial data into actionable recommendations that support business priorities and organizational goals.

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to develop, refine, and communicate financial plans and forecasts that align with organizational goals.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business priorities.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identify key variances, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Conduct financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, trend analysis, and business performance reviews.
• Develop and present financial reports, dashboards, and insights for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business units by providing financial guidance, insights, and support for initiatives, projects, and strategic decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue enhancement, profitability improvement, and process optimization.
• Prepare and review financial reporting deliverables while supporting compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and reporting requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, IT, and other teams to gather data, support business cases, and contribute to broader business initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting accuracy, financial modeling, and planning activities.
• Travel as required for business needs; expected travel is 10%.

What we need to see from you

What you offer

The ideal candidate brings the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA is a plus.
• Substantial experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a business partner, commercial finance, or advisory role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior management, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, ERP systems, BI tools, and other financial planning and reporting platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Success Criteria

• Delivers accurate and timely budgets, forecasts, financial reports, dashboards, and business performance insights.
• Provides clear variance analysis and actionable recommendations that support informed decision-making by business leaders.
• Builds strong, trusted relationships with business stakeholders and is recognized as a valuable financial advisor.
• Identifies financial risks, opportunities, and improvement actions that contribute to profitability, cost management, and revenue performance.
• Improves FP&A processes, reporting quality, data accuracy, and planning discipline over time.

Organizational Alignment

• Reports to FP&A leadership within the Finance organization.
• Collaborates closely with business unit leaders, Sales, Operations, IT, Accounting, and other cross-functional teams to support financial planning, reporting, analysis, and business decision-making.

What we offer

• Generous pay with bonus structure (quarterly or bi-annual depending on the role).
• Independent environment without a lot of red tape where you are empowered to make decisions.
• Substantial benefits package that includes:
  • Full suite of medical coverage with A+ carriers, Dental, and Vision with strong employer contributions plus additional voluntary coverage available for Pets, Identity Theft Protection, Accident & Critical Illness.
  • 401k program with employer matching 50% up to the first 10% of employee’s contributions.
  • Wellness plan that includes credits to premiums and employer contributions towards the savings plan of your choice.
  • Access to EAP and concierge services plus pre-paid legal at no cost.
  • Abundant time off that includes paid holidays, floating holidays, your birthday off, a volunteer day, and discretionary time off (DTO).
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Learning and development opportunities galore, tuition reimbursement, and much more!
  • Specific to Nashville and Milwaukee-based office employees: company-paid parking.
• Winning culture, inclusive environment, and friendly people all over the world.
• A remote-friendly organization, with colleagues working remotely either part or full-time.

Target compensation for this role will be $110K - $125K USD (mix of base salary and bonus). Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range and will be determined based on a variety of factors, including (but not limited to) candidates’ qualifications, experience, education, and work location.

We are not able to consider candidates residing in the state of Hawaii currently.

Job Function

Finance

Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at [e-mail].

Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR.

At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.