Lead Operations Finance Business Partner

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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.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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.

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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, apply today!

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