Finance Business Partner Southeast
Location:
Houston HQ Office
At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Are We the Perfect Match?
At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.
The role
As Finance Business Partner you will play a vital role in supporting the Director Operations and Director Commercial of the Cluster, which encompasses multiple sites. You will be managing, coordinating, and reporting business performance for monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews working closely with the Cluster leadership. This position will prepare the budgets & forecasts and will monitor actual expenses to the budget & forecast. It will also lead performance review cadences in the Cluster, preparing both standard and ad-hoc performance/KPI dashboards to enable management action. This role is key in enabling strong supporting activities in each cluster and driving performance dialogues within the team.
Key Responsibilities
•Support development of the Cluster strategic plan, and prepare/distribute performance reports including period-end analysis.
•Collaborate with key business partners across the organization to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans and processes to improve growth, profitability, and cost efficiencies
•Drives performance review cadences such as the monthly Cluster Performance Team meeting (CPT) including the preparation of key KPI dashboards
•Perform complex financial modeling, data analysis, and business planning in support of the forecasts and budgets for both operating and capital expenses for the Cluster across multiple sites
•Complete regular weekly/monthly forecasts
•Delivers monthly projections and variance analytics on business performance while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to garner new insights and progress updates
•Prepares month end, and quarter close business performance reports, including variance explanations and forward-looking performance estimates
•Set up approval and monitoring of capital allocation (capex)
•Perform and delivery product cost planning, analysis and reporting
•Perform ad hoc analysis as requested by the Cluster leadership
•Track customer and supplier contracts for accurate reporting of volumes and pricing working closely with the Commercial team
•Coordinate across multiple organizations to gather data inputs and ensure accurate financial reporting.
•Prepares management reporting and analysis; analyzes trends in revenue, expense, capital expenditures, and other related areas.
Background
•Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
•Minimum 7-10 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of supporting senior leadership.
•Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex financial scenarios.
•Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, capable of engaging with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
•Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with other organizations and influence strategic decisions.
•Proven experience in managing multiple priorities and tight timelines.
•In-depth understanding of advanced accounting principles and financial controls.
•Expertise in Microsoft Excel and proficiency with financial software such as SAP, BPC, Tagetik, BC, etc.
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