FP&A Business Partner

Job Summary
The FP&A Business Partner plays a critical role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making within SoftwareOne. This role partners closely with business units to provide financial insights, analysis, and guidance across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance improvement. The FP&A Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping translate financial data into actionable recommendations that support business priorities and organizational goals.
Role & Responsibilities
The FP&A Business Partner is responsible for the following:
Collaborate with business leaders to develop, refine, and communicate financial plans and forecasts that align with organizational goals.
Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business priorities.
Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identify key variances, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
Conduct financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, trend analysis, and business performance reviews.
Develop and present financial reports, dashboards, and insights for senior management and key stakeholders.
Act as a trusted advisor to business units by providing financial guidance, insights, and support for initiatives, projects, and strategic decisions.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue enhancement, profitability improvement, and process optimization.
Prepare and review financial reporting deliverables while supporting compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and reporting requirements.
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, IT, and other teams to gather data, support business cases, and contribute to broader business initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting accuracy, financial modeling, and planning activities.
Travel as required for business needs; expected travel is 10%.
Job Requirements
What you offer
The ideal candidate brings the following qualifications, skills, and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA is a plus.
Substantial experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a business partner, commercial finance, or advisory role.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior management, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
Advanced knowledge of Excel, ERP systems, BI tools, and other financial planning and reporting platforms.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Success Criteria
Delivers accurate and timely budgets, forecasts, financial reports, dashboards, and business performance insights.
Provides clear variance analysis and actionable recommendations that support informed decision-making by business leaders.
Builds strong, trusted relationships with business stakeholders and is recognized as a valuable financial advisor.
Identifies financial risks, opportunities, and improvement actions that contribute to profitability, cost management, and revenue performance.
Improves FP&A processes, reporting quality, data accuracy, and planning discipline over time.
Organizational Alignment
Reports to FP&A leadership within the Finance organization.
Collaborates closely with business unit leaders, Sales, Operations, IT, Accounting, and other cross-functional teams to support financial planning, reporting, analysis, and business decision-making.
What we offer
Generous pay with bonus structure (quarterly or bi-annual depending on the role)
Independent environment without a lot of red tape where you are empowered to make decisions
Substantial benefits package that includes:
Full suite of medical coverage with A+ carriers, Dental, and Vision with strong employer contributions plus additional voluntary coverage available for Pets, Identity Theft Protection, Accident & Critical Illness
401k program with employer matching 50% up to the first 10% of employee’s contributions
Wellness plan that includes credits to premiums and employer contributions towards the savings plan of your choice
Access to EAP and concierge services plus pre-paid legal at no cost
Abundant time off that includes paid holidays, floating holidays, your birthday off, a volunteer day, and discretionary time off (DTO)
Employee stock purchase plan
Learning and development opportunities galore, tuition reimbursement, and much more!
Specific to Nashville and Milwaukee-based office employees: company-paid parking
Winning culture, inclusive environment, and friendly people all over the world
A remote-friendly organization, with colleagues working remotely either part or full-time
Target compensation for this role will be $110K - $125K USD(mix of base salary and bonus). Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range and will be determined based on a variety of factors, including (but not limited to) candidates’ qualifications, experience, education, and work location.
We are not able to consider candidates residing in the state of Hawaii currently.
Company description
SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.

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