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Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner

External
Tapi logoTapi · Savski Marof, Croatia
Full-timeOn-site3w ago
BudgetingExcelForecastingLeadershipProcess Improvement
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Responsibilities

  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Long-Range Planning
  • Monitor financial performance by tracking actual versus approved plans and conducting detailed variance analysis to identify key trends, risks, and deviations.
  • Lead the annual and multi-year planning cycles, including defining timelines, processes, assumptions, and investment frameworks in close partnership with stakeholders.
  • Own the end-to-end Long-Range Plan (LRP) process, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and comprehensive outputs.
  • Business Partnering, Reporting & Insights
  • Consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts clearly highlighting variances and provide actionable insights to support management decision-making.
  • Build, maintain, and continuously improve a monthly management reporting package that clearly presents results, trends, KPIs, and key business drivers.
  • Analyze performance across multiple functions and verticals, translating data into meaningful insights for senior leadership.
  • Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, proactively identifying risks and opportunities
  • Leverage advanced Excel models, reporting systems, and BI tools to support analyses, scenario evaluations, and presentations.
  • Additional initiatives:
  • TSA contract management - support financial aspects of pre- and post-deal signing requirements.
  • Build strong, strategic relationships with site finance teams to generate insights and business understanding beyond the numbers.
  • Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives within the FP&A and reporting landscape.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in Business Finance, FP&A, or similar roles (experience in Pharma / API / Chemical industries is an advantage)
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex financial models, scenario analysis)
  • Experience with BI tools, financial systems, and management reporting platforms
  • Demonstrated involvement in system or technology upgrades (FP&A tools, reporting platforms, BI solutions).
  • Skills and Competencies:
  • Strong financial acumen with a technical and system‑oriented mindset
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights
  • Strong communication skills, capable of explaining financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
  • Ability to build strong business partnerships and collaborate effectively across functions
  • Proactive, hands‑on approach with a mindset toward process improvement, automation, and optimization
  • Detail‑oriented, structured, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual salary reviewAnnual performance bonusHoliday allowanceMeal allowanceAdditional financial benefits and awards for significant life eventsLong‑service awardsOpportunities for continuous professional growth and developmentComprehensive medical check‑up at least once every two years24/7 accident insuranceMultisport membership.Make Your Mark with TAPIOur CommitmentAt TAPI, we're not just a company-we're a community committed to advancing health from the core. As the world's leading supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), we partner with 80% of the top 50 global pharmaceuticaHealth insurancePerformance bonus

Additional Information

We are looking for a highly analytical, strategic, and technically strong Business Finance Partner to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role plays a key part in driving data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring deep financial expertise, strong business acumen, a strong technical and system-oriented mindset, and a proactive, collaborative approach to partnering with the business. This role requires full ownership of financial management processes, with a focus on enhancing business performance and driving sustainable growth. The positions report to the Head of Ops FP&A.


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