Finance Business Partner

The Finance Business Partner will work closely with a particular business unit creating a real and active partnership with both operations and management. Their role is to provide 'real time' support and analysis, to be a trusted adviser and to add value that will assist in decision making.What you'll be doingFinance business partners actively influence day to day decisions, shaping strategy and the direction of the businessThey are commercially aware, understanding and anticipating the needs of both operations and managementThey have strong core business skills including influencing, stakeholder management and presentation skillsThey interpret data, order and assess its value and then present the findings to the relevant stakeholders in a clear and concise wayThey can draw on ‘big’ and ‘small’ data, selecting the appropriate tools to manipulate, analyze and interpret it in sophisticated, audience audience-appropriate waysThey must be able to form and stand over their opinions, have a well well-developed sense of ethics and be prepared to stand up for these principlesWhat we're looking forGraduate of Finance, Accounting, Economics, or any related course (MBA or CPA/CFA is a plus)With solid experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partneringStrong skills in analyzing data and turning it into clear, practical recommendationsConfident in presenting ideas and working with different levels of managementProficient in Microsoft Excel; knowledge in ERP or BI tools is an advantageCan prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plansHas strong business sense and can balance both operations and strategyDetail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlinesWatsons Company HistoryTo give you a better sense of our heritage and values, here’s a short video on Watsons’ journey over the years:📽️ AS Watson History Video [youtube.com]