Finance Business Partner - Operations

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.

More about the role

As a Finance Business Partner, you would co-manage the business, support, and guide strategic and tactical decisions by means of sound business analysis

What you’ll do

• Co-lead operational and strategic decision-making by delivering robust financial analysis across supply chain and operations functions (e.g., scenario modeling, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessments).
• Advise on financial implications of key operational initiatives such as procurement strategies (including Contract manufacturer’s cost price movement analysis and footprint optimization etc ), logistics optimization, Financial Management and Productivity improvement of outsourced sales teams (Promoters, Long arm salesman etc.), ROI on other operations investments, inventory management, and capital investments (e.g., warehouse automation, fleet upgrades).
• Drive financial planning cycles (target setting, rolling forecasts) in close collaboration with supply chain leadership to optimize cost efficiency, service levels, Quality of Inventory and working capital.
• Drive operational financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities in areas such as cost-to-serve, throughput, and productivity. Recommend corrective actions to improve margins and operational KPIs.
• Collaborate with the Financial Controller to ensure accurate accounting of supply chain transactions, including inventory valuation, freight accruals, and vendor settlements. Support compliance with statutory and tax requirements.
• Ensure integrity of financial reporting for supply chain and operations units, upholding business ethics and risk management standards. Sign off on financial statements relevant to operational reporting units

What you’ll get in return…

• Financial Acumen: Strong foundation in cost accounting, inventory valuation, and capital expenditure analysis. Familiarity with IFRS, local tax regulations, and supply chain-specific accounting treatments.
• Operational Performance Management: Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and their financial impact. Ability to link operational drivers (e.g., lead time, fill rate, capacity utilization) to financial outcomes.
• Decision Influencer: Translate complex operational data into actionable financial insights. Model investment cases for logistics, sourcing, and manufacturing initiatives. Provide clear recommendations to operations leadership.
• Strategic Thinker: Partner with supply chain leaders to shape long-term strategies (e.g., network design, supplier diversification). Translate strategic goals into financial targets and track progress through operational dashboards.

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.