Finance Business Partner

Job Title : Finance Business Partner

Location: Bothell, WA

Work Model: Fully on-site (option to work remotely 1 day/week if needed; consistent on-site presence required)

Job Summary:

The Finance Business Partner plays a critical role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making for assigned business units. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to provide actionable financial insights, ensure alignment with corporate objectives, and support sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial planning process for assigned business units, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial targets.

• Perform complex financial analyses, including profitability, margin, and ROI assessments, to support strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement.

• Operate with a high degree of independence, applying sound judgment to address complex financial and business challenges.

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders by delivering strategic financial insights and recommendations that influence key decisions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the financial impact of initiatives such as product launches, market expansions, and cost optimization programs, ensuring compliance with financial principles.

• Support and contribute to the monthly business review process by preparing financial reports, leading performance discussions, and identifying corrective actions.

• Evaluate investment business cases (e.g., capital expenditures, R&D, marketing initiatives), ensuring assumptions are robust and aligned with strategic priorities.

• Monitor financial performance through key metrics, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, and partnering with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements; support audits and maintain accurate financial records.

Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (e.g., FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, business partnering), OR

  • Master’s degree: No prior experience required.

• Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles (P&L, balance sheet).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Power BI.

• Experience with SAP (MCP Kernel preferred; training can be provided).

• Comfortable working hands-on with financial processes, reporting, and analysis.

Preferred Skills:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Financial modeling and forecasting

• Budget management and investment planning

• Risk management and continuous improvement

• Strategy development and execution

• Corporate finance expertise

• Strong commercial acumen

• Stakeholder management and business partnering

• Data analysis, reporting, and documentation

• Experience with entanglement processes

• Background in manufacturing or factory finance