Senior Financial Business Partner

FerrellGas; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Business Partner to provide strategic financial leadership. This role involves collaborating closely with business leaders to drive performance through insightful analysis and recommendations. The ideal candidate will leverage their financial acumen and communication skills to build strong relationships and deliver actionable insights. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, offering opportunities to lead significant projects and influence decision-making across the organization. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly impact business success.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial business partnering and analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with financial modeling expertise.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to guide financial outcomes.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Modeling

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Advanced degree or CPA/CFA

Tools

Financial Reporting Tools

Data Analysis Software

Job description

Senior Financial Business Partner

Location: US-United States

Job ID: 2025-30295

Category: Accounting/Finance

Overview

The Senior Financial Business Partner is a strategic and analytical finance professional serving as a key business partner within our organization. This role bridges finance and operations, providing financial leadership, insightful analysis, and strategic recommendations to drive business performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to develop budgets, reports, forecasts, and investment/scenario analyses that enable data-driven decision-making aligned with business goals. This position reports directly to the Director of FP&A and oversees a large-scale operations business unit.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Wellness Program

Responsibilities

1. Partner proactively with business leaders to understand and guide financial outcomes through deep understanding of business drivers and proactive support.
2. Build and maintain strong relationships with leadership, earning trust and influence through insights and actions.
3. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in financial data, delivering actionable insights.
4. Lead financial planning and forecasting for the business unit, including budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans aligned with strategy.
5. Provide timely and accurate financial reporting, including variance analysis, trend reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking, with explanations for results, opportunities, and risks.
6. Communicate effectively across all organizational levels, making financial concepts accessible.
7. Lead strategic projects, process improvements, and develop analytical tools to support business objectives.
8. Ensure compliance with financial policies and maintain internal controls.
9. Provide financial literacy training to support decision-making organization-wide.
10. Manage a large-scale operations business unit involving manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and third-party partnerships.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
2. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred.
3. 5+ years of experience in financial business partnering, analysis, or similar roles.
4. 3+ years supporting operations in wholesale, manufacturing, or CPG companies.
5. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools.
6. Proactive, results-driven, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement.
7. Strategic thinker with a proven track record of impactful business outcomes.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of presenting complex data clearly.
9. Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.