Act as primary Finance Business Partner to the Global Head of Engineering EMEA, providing end-to-end ownership of the Engineering cost base (OPEX and CAPEX).
Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for Engineering EMEA, including headcount, project costs, and investment planning.
Support tracking and financial monitoring of R&D projects, ensuring visibility on spend, variances, and alignment with strategic priorities.
Review quarterly technology and strategic product launches with the Product Management / PLM team, providing financial analysis and profitability insight.
Partnering with tax on R&D capitalization eligibility.
Serve as Finance Business Partner for all HQ Central Functions (Finance, HR, DT, Supply Chain & Procurement, Strategy, Legal), providing a holistic view of HQ financials.
Be the full owner of the HQ P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance review for Central Functions.
Review monthly financials with all relevant teams, explaining variances against budget and forecast and ensuring clarity on key drivers and corrective actions.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in FP&A and/or Finance Business Partnering, ideally in an industrial, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to manage full P&L ownership for cost centers or functions and to deliver accurate budgets and forecasts to tight deadlines.
Strong business partnering and communication skills, with the ability to challenge and support senior Functional Leaders and translate financials into clear messages.
Strong work ethic, proactive mindset, and ability to work independently while managing multiple stakeholders and priorities.
Methodical and detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to identify and correct data issues and ensure high data quality.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with HFM and/or SAP / S4 or similar ERP and reporting tools is preferred.