Strategic Finance Business Partner (FP&A, Pharma/Medical Devices)

About the role

A client is seeking a Strategic Finance Business Partner to drive financial insights, strategic planning and business performance. Working closely with senior leadership, the role provides forward-looking financial insights, drives financial planning and resource optimisation, and supports strategic and operational decision-making across a diverse portfolio of activities. It suits a commercially astute finance professional combining financial discipline, analytical thinking and business partnering capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted financial adviser to senior leadership, providing insights, evaluations and scenario analysis for strategic and operational decisions, including major initiatives and business partnerships.
• Identify emerging financial trends, risks and opportunities and turn complex financial information into actionable recommendations.
• Lead annual and multi-year financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, and partner with senior leadership on resource prioritisation, allocation and budget execution.
• Lead the development of consolidated financial and performance insights across business units and corporate functions, using forecasting, scenario modelling and analytics; improve dashboards, reporting and data analytics.
• Uphold financial governance, internal controls and fiduciary discipline, and oversee financial and manpower cost management in partnership with HR and business leaders.
• Lead, mentor and develop finance business partners and finance professionals, and foster collaboration across business units and senior leadership.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership, FP&A, strategic finance or finance business partnering.
• Proven track record of partnering with senior management and influencing strategic business decisions.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in developing high-performing finance teams.

Required skills

• Financial planning, forecasting, financial modelling, analytics and resource management.
• Sound understanding of financial governance, internal controls and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience with SAP, data analytics, automation and visualisation tools is advantageous.