Operations Finance Business Partner

We are seeking a highly skilled Operations Finance Business Partner to join our team at VAT Vakuumventile AG. As a key member of our Operations team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the COO and driving financial analysis, monitoring results, and ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.

• Support and Control OPS Activities:
  • Provide financial business partner support to the COO and OPS team, ensuring effective monitoring of results and escalation of deviations and variances.
  • Align reporting structures using ERP systems, such as PSS/D365 or similar.
  • Drive focused and meaningful analysis, providing insights into supply chain and E2E developments.
• Financial Analysis and Decision Support:
  • Develop and provide recommendations and scenarios for fact-based decisions.
  • Prepare operational short-term scenarios and strategic mid-term planning.
  • Foster and challenge strategic discussions, translating corporate strategic requirements into actionable roadmaps.
• Collaboration and Coordination:
  • Work closely with other stakeholders in the OPS organization.
  • Ensure the financial agenda in the OPS area is designed, developed, and executed effectively.
  • Maintain effective and independent stakeholder management.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Participate actively in SC strategy development and financial MTP scenario planning.
  • Promote understanding of financial key figures within operations.
  • Support transparency and processes of our productivity and cost reduction related activities to ensure target achievement.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Play a key role in monthly financial factory reviews and regular CEO quarterly business reports.
  • Establish dynamic forecasting and gap analysis with dashboards and KPIs. Build the interface between OPS and finance regarding forecasting and analysis.
  • Ensure financial information is used for decision-making within the OPS organization.
  • Create and support necessary management and BoD reporting requirements in alignment with the COO.
  Requirements:
  • Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Engineering with a strong background in operations and supply chain/financial engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or related functions like Production.
  • Effective stakeholder management in a matrix organization.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive meaningful conclusions.
  • Fluency in English, with strong communication skills.
  • Highly resilient, entrepreneurial attitude, and capable of improving processes in a dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and strong proficiency in navigating matrix organizational structures.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., PSS/D365) and advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience with financial modeling and scenario planning.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a collaborative mindset.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance standards.