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Finance Business Partner: Example Job Description

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The following sample Finance Business Partner job description is designed to support your upcoming recruitment needs. Use the link above to download an editable Word file, or copy the text from each section below into your own document and tailor it based on the responsibilities, requirements, and benefits of the role you are sourcing for.

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Finance Business Partner

 

Location: City, Country

Location: Specify the exact location of the job. If the role offers flexibility, mention if it’s remote, hybrid, or on-site. Including location details helps attract local candidates and those willing to relocate.

Salary banding: $XX,XXX - XX, XXX

Salary banding: Provide a clear and competitive salary range to attract more applicants. Roles that include a reasonable salary banding, ideally between $95-130k for a Finance Business Partner, tend to receive more interest. This transparency helps manage candidate expectations from the start. 

Job overview

Our company is a leader in its field, driven by innovation and growth. We are seeking a skilled Finance Business Partner to provide financial insight and strategic recommendations, supporting decision-making across multiple functions. In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership to drive business growth, improve financial performance, and build strong relationships.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing organization and advance your career with a dynamic leadership team.

Job overview: Briefly describe your company and what makes it an exciting place to work. Highlight the main goals and impact of the Tax Specialist role. This section sets the tone and helps potential candidates understand the importance of the position.

Key responsibilities

The Finance Business Partner will play a key role in driving the company's financial health and strategic decision-making. Primary responsibilities include:

  • Delivering high-quality, timely financial insights to senior leadership, enabling business growth, financial performance improvements, and effective decision-making.
  • Leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical processes to support informed business strategies.
  • Collaborating with all business functions, proactively challenging and advising key stakeholders on commercial decisions.
  • Modeling, reporting, and analyzing strategic growth opportunities to identify potential avenues for expansion.
  • Maximizing commercial value by mitigating financial risks, providing guidance on contract negotiations, and supporting renewals.
  • Developing and maintaining financial systems and reporting processes to ensure transparency, operational efficiency, and performance excellence.
  • Reviewing and appraising business investment initiatives, ensuring they are aligned with targeted financial outcomes and thoroughly monitored for success.

 

 

Key responsibilities: Detail the primary responsibilities of the role. Focus on core duties that are essential to the job. Highlight tasks that impact the company's financial health and decision-making processes.

The skills you'll bring

  • CPA designation (CA, CGA, or CMA) or equivalent qualification.
  • Proven experience in financial management, with a strong background working alongside senior leadership.
  • Analytical and commercial mindset with the ability to support sound commercial decision-making.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills to manage key internal and external relationships.
  • Expertise in driving business and profit growth, with a track record of successful business partnering at senior levels.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and relevant accounting software.
  • Solid understanding of forecasting and analytical tools used in the Canadian market.
  • High standards of personal integrity, with a proactive approach to improving systems, processes, and reporting.

Skills & experience: Try to keep this section concise and focused on the essential skills and qualifications required for the role. Avoid listing every possible responsibility and instead, prioritize the most important ones. Integrate specific software and accounting standards used by your organization. Emphasize hard skills and qualifications, including education, CPA designation, and relevant work experience.

What sets our company apart

Our company is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, including:

  • Opportunity to earn up to X% annual bonus.
  • Car allowance (CA$X annually).
  • Competitive Group RRSP (we’ll match your contributions up to X%).
  • Flexible working hours.
  • X days' paid vacation + statutory holidays.
  • Flexible benefits program with options (including retail discounts, public transit reimbursements, wellness programs).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

 

We are committed to creating a collaborative, dynamic working environment with significant career development opportunities.

What sets our company apart: Use this section to showcase the unique benefits and perks your company offers. Being specific about benefits can attract more candidates and set your job advert apart from others. Highlight benefits that contribute to employee well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

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