Finance Business Partner Operations

• Bucharest
• On-site

Have an appetite for more

Join a leading global bakery group powered by ambitious people that are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do.

With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great global family.

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Finance Business Partner Operations to join our Finance team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to become a key business partner to our Operations function supporting the achievement of financial and operational objectives within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Reporting directly to the Business Controlling & FP&A Manager you will partner closely with local Production Supply Chain Procurement and Planning teams serving as the key finance business partner to the Operations Director Production Manager Supply Chain Manager Procurement Manager and Planning team. You will also maintain strong alignment with Group Finance and Business Controlling functions to support consistent financial performance management and decision-making across the organization.

The role requires a strong business partnering mindset excellent analytical capabilities and a proactive approach to driving operational performance cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to Production and Supply Chain teams providing financial insights and supporting operational decision-making.
Analyze operational costs and performance drivers identifying opportunities for cost optimization productivity improvements and efficiency gains.
Monitor and evaluate cost-saving initiatives ensuring delivery against business targets and expectations.
Maintain and analyze product standard costs including monitoring and reporting Purchase Price Variances (PPV) and manufacturing variances.
Prepare financial reports presentations and performance analyses for local management and Group stakeholders.
Provide clear explanations of variances between actual results budget forecast and prior year performance.
Play a central role in the Budget and Forecast processes coordinating operational assumptions financial modeling and standard cost calculations.
Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes financial controls systems and automation initiatives.
Develop and enhance reporting and data visualization solutions using Power BI and other analytical tools.
Support strategic projects and ad-hoc financial analyses as required.