Finance Business Partner

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. 

More about the role

Job Summary

Supports business units by providing financial insights and analysis. Develops financial plans and forecasts to guide decision-making. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance.

Key Areas of Responsibility
• Analyzes financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for business improvement.
• Prepares and presents financial reports to stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Collaborates with operational teams to develop budgets and forecasts aligned with business objectives.
• Monitors financial performance against budgets and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Supports strategic initiatives by providing financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Co-manage the business, support and guide strategic and tactical decisions by means of sound business analysis (bus. modelling, opportunity & risk assessments, scenario analysis etc.).
• Provide advice on the financial implications of business activities and take accountability for reviewing financial business cases on investments and resource allocation (e.g. marketing programs, R&D expenses, capex).
• Co-manage the outcome of financial planning processes (Target setting, quarterly forecast), working closely with business management to optimize value drivers and manage risk.
• Monitor the financial position of the business. Identify risks and opportunities to current financial projections and take corrective actions where needed (e.g., margin improvement, cost improvements, productivity improvement).
• Connect with the Financial Controller on any Accounting Operations topics and where appropriate, ensure input is provided to ensure completeness of External, Statutory reporting and Tax requirements.
• Take ownership for the integrity of business results, business ethics, and financial risk management. Sign off the financial statements of the ORUs in scope.

Critical Experiences
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, providing a strong foundation in financial principles and business analysis.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in financial planning, business partnering, or corporate finance roles, with proven expertise in financial analysis, business case evaluation, and financial risk management.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CFA, or CMA is highly recommended to ensure proficiency in accounting standards, financial reporting, and ethical financial management.

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together. 

Come join us, and together we can light up the future.