Lead Operations Finance Business Partner

FTI; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. seeks an Operations Finance Business Partner Lead to provide strategic financial support to operations and project teams. You will mentor associates, drive profitability analysis, and partner with leaders on complex initiatives.

The role emphasizes forecasting, reporting, communication of financial insights to non-finance colleagues, and strong Excel skills to enable data-driven decisions. Travel 5–10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 7–10 years of finance or corporate accounting experience.
• Minimum 3 years in operations or project-focused environment.
• Travel 5–10%.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and mentors direct report(s).
• Strategic financial partnership with project/operational leadership.
• Provides detailed operational/project analysis and insights.
• Leads budgeting and forecasting for supported groups.
• Analyzes performance, monitors variances and trends.
• Interprets complex data to support decisions.
• Drives process improvements in finance workflows.
• Collaborates across departments to align financials.
• Monitors cash flow and profitability for projects.
• Leads ad hoc financial analysis and special projects.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Management reporting

Communication

Excel proficiency

Strategic partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA / MBA favorable but not required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

The Operations Finance Business Partner Lead is responsible for providing comprehensive financial support and strategic insights to the operational business groups and their project management teams along with leading and mentoring associate business partners. This role serves as a key financial partner, building trust and strong relationships to help leaders manage their projects and profit centers effectively.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, with a strong ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to non-finance professionals. Will be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA, MBA or other certification is favorable but not required.
• Experience: : A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance or corporate accounting, with a minimum of 3 years in a direct operations or project-focused environment. Experience with corporate accounting systems.
• Travel: 5-10%
• Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and mentors direct report(s): Understands the business partner role in full in order to mentor and develop direct report(s).
• Strategic Financial Partnership: Acts as a financial business partner to project management and operational leadership on complex initiatives and strategic decisions.
• Operational & Project Analysis: Provides detailed financial analysis and insights to support business strategies, focusing on project profitability, customer analysis, and overall financial performance.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Leads and supports the budget and forecast processes for supported operational groups to ensure alignment with short- and long-term business goals.
• Performance Monitoring: Analyzes financial results, monitors variances, identifies trends, and recommends actions to operational leaders to optimize financial project performance.
• Data Interpretation: Interprets and communicates complex financial data to support decision-making, highlighting trends, causes, risks, and opportunities.
• Process Improvement: Drives ongoing improvement and innovation in financial processes, procedures, and tools within the operations finance function.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serves as the primary liaison between operations and other financial departments (e.g., accounting, tax) to ensure accurate financial project alignment and resolve unique issues.
• Cash Flow and Profitability Management: Monitors project cash flow, including over/under billing and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and performs profitability analysis for projects and customers.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Leads special projects and provides ad hoc financial analysis as required by operational and finance leaders.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits Are The Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI,

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test.