The Regional Finance Business Partner is a strategic enabler who plays a critical role in the success of JELD-WEN by applying financial expertise and insights to help shape business direction, inform key decisions, and drive profitable development of DACH Region and the wider JW Europe Business.
The role is designed to go beyond traditional Financial Planning and Analysis, acting as a proactive, data-driven strategic partner to the General Manager and providing DACH Leadership team with the financial insights and challenge necessary for achieving strategic goals.
The role will lead the development of a high-performing team of Business Partners / FP&A professionals in DACH, shifting the balance of activities and focus from reporting to business and decision support at all levels.
To ensure adherence with all compliance standards and operate with integrity at all times.
Lead effective Strategic Business Partnering within FP&A team to actively support and challenge DACH Leadership Team and Country Leadership Teams, ensuring appropriate Commercial Focus in decision making and good understanding of the drivers of Operational Performance and variances with appropriate analysis. Actively contribute to discussions on trade-offs, ensuring optimal business and financial decisions are being made for the benefit of DACH and Europe.
Team Leadership & Development – lead and develop a strong FP&A team for the Region capable of being supportive and challenging Business Partners to all levels and functions within the Region, and providing high quality reporting, analytics and story-telling for their business area.
Lead the evaluation of Capital Projects across the DACH business, to consistent standards, with appropriate financial support and review, whilst developing an appropriate post-implementation review process and ensuring benefits are captured within Budgets & Forecasts.
Support Special/Major Projects within Region with appropriate financial expertise and guidance to ensure recommendations are based on sound and supportable financial assumptions, with appropriate sensitivity analysis.
Lead the management of Trade Working Capital and Free Cash Flow for DACH businesses, collaborating with functions accountable for managing each area.
5-7 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Business Partnering, or Strategic Finance within multi-site/multi-country organizations.
~ In-depth understanding of P&L management, risk management, macro and microeconomic trends, and business frameworks to drive impactful financial decisions.
~ Advanced financial modeling skills using Excel and other tools.
~ Fluent in written and spoken English.
~ Proficiency in German is essential.