Finance Business Partner - Engineering

As a Finance Business Partner, you will be a vital member of the team, not only excelling in communication skills but also demonstrating a strong execution capability. Your primary focus will revolve around understanding the financial numbers, taking ownership of the processes, and steering outcomes effectively. Collaborating closely with our Engineering leadership, you will play a crucial role in transforming data into informed decisions and translating budgets into tangible actions. Your responsibilities will include partnering with Engineering leadership to provide support in business planning, budgeting, and performance tracking. You will be tasked with scrutinizing resource requests using data-driven insights and offering financially prudent recommendations related to headcount, tooling, and capital investments. Additionally, you will lead the monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario planning processes with meticulous attention to detail. Delivering clear and actionable reports on key cost drivers and financial KPIs will also be a key part of your role. Acting as a liaison between the Engineering team and other departments such as Product, HR, and Procurement, you will ensure alignment and transparency across the organization. You will leverage data and business context to influence decisions effectively and identify cost-saving opportunities without impeding growth or velocity. Being hands-on with systems, models, and reconciliation processes is essential, as you will be expected to drive progress through meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, or strategic finance, with prior exposure to supporting Engineering, R&D, or Product functions in a technology-driven company. Your assertive and pragmatic nature, along with your ability to provide constructive challenges while quickly building trust, will set you apart. Proficiency in financial analysis, Excel, and financial modeling is crucial, and experience with planning tools like Anaplan or Adaptive will be an added advantage. A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, you hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (an MBA/CPA is a plus).,