Finance Business Partner

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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity as Finance Business Partner based in Madrid. In this position, the successful candidate will be in charge to ensure high data quality of financial information and safeguard transparency during strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting. In this role, you support FBPs on monthly reporting’s and business reviews as well as in budget reviews and submissions as well as monitor and provide early warnings of operational and financial KPIs to Finance Head and leadership.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Assumes Finance Business Partner ownership of several of the Business Units and acts as “right hand” to the Business Unit Director
• Supports preparation and analysis of P&L of the Management units
• Supports Finance Head in establishing the right performance guidelines and targets for each Business Unit to be integrated in the budget, mid-term and long-term plans and product launches
• Supports the implementation and monitor the organization’s operational and financial objectives and strategies, to meet targets agreed. Propose and follow-up on KPIs - for example, profitability per BU / customer/ product
• Ensures Finance policies and procedures are in line with local laws and regulations as well as compliant with Takeda SOPs
• Partners with business leaders to understand their strategic objectives and translate financial data into compelling narratives.
• Develops and delivers presentations that effectively communicate financial insights and recommendations to non-finance stakeholders. Bring financial data to life and influence business decisions.
• Collaborates with business leaders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Develops financial models and analysis to drive business performance and profitability.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to ensure financial goals are mets and budgets are adhered to.
• Supports an environment and culture of continuous improvement of financial systems and processes to provide most accurate and effective financial information to enable delivery of business commitments
• Ensures to support global and regional Finance projects and implementation of new policies, systems and processes in accordance with requirements and timelines from Corporate project teams

EDUCATION: 

• Finance, Business Administration and Economy Degree or equivalent
• Fluency in English

EXPERIENCE: 

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) experience in a dynamic and multinational environment or experience in M&A, transactions services, corporate finance or audit in a Big 4
• Minimum experience 3 years working experience in role with similar complexity
• Experience in process improvements and change management are an advantage

SKILLS:

• Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts.

• Proficiency in data visualization tools and techniques.
• Robust computer and software skills, especially within Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI
• SAP experience are an advantage
• Strong Business Partnering with the ability to challenge performance, drive robust business discussions through sound financial analysis, questioning and problem-solving mindset, engage and influencing skills at leadership level
• Very strong strategic and analytical thinking with thorough understanding of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and be able to draw key insights from financial information
• Ability to work independently a