Finance Business Partner

About the job

EKORNES AS is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support commercial decision-making in key Central European markets, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and the Netherlands. As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with commercial management and Country Managers to provide financial insights that drive better business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to commercial management and Country Managers
• Challenge commercial decisions, assumptions, forecasts, and investment proposals to ensure resources are allocated to the highest-value opportunities
• Develop analyses and insights that improve our understanding of commercial performance and support fact-based decision-making
• Support and challenge pricing decisions, with a focus on long-term value creation and profitability
• Monitor sales, profitability, key accounts, and commercial initiatives, identifying risks and opportunities for improved performance
• Assist in management reporting within the Commercial function, including business reviews and customer profitability reporting
• Be a key partner in budgeting and forecasting, helping ensure high-quality assumptions and forecasts across our markets
• Evaluate and support business cases and commercial initiatives aimed at driving profitable growth
• Contribute to the continued development of financial tools, systems, and processes within Commercial Finance

Qualifications

• Higher education in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, preferably at Master's degree level
• Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience, for example from FP&A, business controlling, commercial finance, consulting, analytics, or data science
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities
• Professional proficiency in English
• Scandinavian and/or German languages are an advantage

Personal qualities

• A commercial mindset and an interest in understanding the underlying drivers of sales and profitability
• The ability to structure complex problems and turn analysis into practical recommendations
• Strong communication skills and an ability to explain complex issues clearly and simply
• Confidence in constructively challenging assumptions and stakeholders

We offer

• Substantial exposure to both commercial and financial decision-making
• The opportunity to influence how we develop our business
• Collaboration with colleagues across both Finance and Commercial functions
• The opportunity to combine analytical expertise with genuine commercial influence

How to apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Contact

For more information, please visit the EKORNES AS website or contact the HR department directly.