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About the Role

Senna is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a full-time position within a global consulting firm's finance function. This role is embedded within a high-output manufacturing environment, focusing on end-to-end cost discipline, financial planning, and investment analysis for manufacturing operations. The Finance Business Partner will serve as a key liaison between finance and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and monitor manufacturing cost targets, including HPU and CPU metrics.
• Establish detailed, shop-level cost centers across Stamping, Body, Paint, Assembly, Powertrain, Battery, Utilities, and Logistics.
• Maintain governance over manufacturing cost structures and ensure costing accuracy.
• Manage standard costing processes and conduct variance analysis at the shop level.
• Develop and maintain vehicle and model-level cost targets based on production volumes.
• Track key manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, throughput, rework, downtime, and scrap, linking performance to financial impact.
• Prepare monthly financial reports comparing actuals against budget and forecast.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide root-cause insights.
• Consolidate and reconcile financial data across planning and reporting cycles.
• Develop ROI and NPV analyses for manufacturing investments and cost optimization initiatives.
• Build profitability models, including payback periods and return metrics.
• Support senior management decision-making with financial evaluations.
• Conduct benchmarking analyses to assess cost competitiveness.
• Support and drive cost reduction initiatives and identify efficiency improvements.
• Partner with manufacturing operations teams to align financial and operational objectives.
• Support labor demand planning and overhead expense strategies.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations for business decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional certification is preferred.
• 2-5 years of finance experience, with direct exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Background in Supply Chain, Product Costing, Bill of Materials (BoM) structures, FP&A, or large-scale operations finance.
• Strong financial modeling capabilities with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle; experience with data visualization tools is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis methodologies.
• Working knowledge of headcount planning, workforce cost management, payroll accounting, accruals, and financial statements.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy, integrity, and internal controls.
• Effective communicator with strong presentation skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About Senna

Senna is a careers platform designed to connect finance candidates with better opportunities and strategic career guidance within the MENA finance market. The platform assists professionals in clarifying their career ambitions, targeting suitable roles, and accessing expert support tailored to their individual goals, enabling them to advance with greater direction and momentum.