Senior Finance Business Partner POST NUMBER: 459226

Position: Senior Finance Business Partner

Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Cary, NC (Hybrid)

Overview

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to support strategic decision-making and financial performance across key business functions. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing financial insights, planning support, and performance analysis. The position offers a collaborative environment, exposure to international operations, and the opportunity to influence resource allocation and investment decisions.

Role Highlights

• High-impact role supporting strategic planning and financial performance
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility for personal needs
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership across multiple business segments
• Exposure to global operations and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong benefits and supportive team culture
• Use of modern financial systems and data visualization tools

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance counterpart to designated business leaders
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, providing financial guidance on plans, forecasts, and investments
• Support development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans
• Provide transparency on spend and resource allocation across segments and geographies
• Track and analyze spend vs. budget, providing variance analysis and actionable insights
• Monitor performance using reporting tools and profitability analysis
• Identify risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements in operating expenses
• Provide decision support for business cases, product launches, and strategic initiatives
• Ensure financial policies, controls, and compliance standards are adhered to
• Drive accountability and transparency in financial reporting using tools like Power BI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• 5–8 years of experience in Finance, with exposure to FP&A or commercial finance roles
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Ability to communicate complex financials clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders
• Experience working in international and multicultural environments
• Familiarity with ROI measurement, OPEX management, and investment analysis
• Proficiency with financial planning/reporting systems and data visualization tools

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.