Kpler4mo ago

FP&A Business Partner

BudapestFull-timemid

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At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.

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Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.

We are seeking a highly capable and motivated FP&A Business Partner to join our growing Finance team and play a pivotal role in driving financial performance across the organisation. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Finance, you will work directly with business leaders to provide actionable insights, improve forecasting accuracy, and support strategic and operational decision-making as we continue to scale.

This is a high-impact role with meaningful ownership. We’re looking for someone who enjoys building relationships across the business, thrives in fast-paced environments, and is excited to influence strategy through data, modelling, and thoughtful financial analysis.

You will act as the primary finance counterpart to several business functions—aligning financial plans with operational goals, proactively identifying opportunities or risks, and helping teams understand and improve their performance.

Act as the primary finance partner for key business teams, providing insights that guide strategy and execution.

Monitor and analyse business performance, including KPIs, revenue/cost drivers, and operational trends.

Lead monthly performance reviews and help teams understand variances, risks, and opportunities.

Contribute to the monthly financial close by analysing results, validating data, and ensuring accurate reporting for your business areas.

Own or support forecasting and budgeting for your business areas.

Build and maintain driver-based models to improve accuracy and enable scenario planning.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure aligned assumptions and data consistency.

Conduct ad hoc analyses and build business cases to support strategic decisions, new initiatives, and investments.

Enhance financial reporting by building dashboards and scalable planning tools.

Support improvements to planning processes, systems, and methodologies to increase efficiency and visibility.

6–10 years of experience in Strategic Finance, Transaction Services (T&S), Investment Banking, and/or M&A, with a strong foundation in financial analysis and decision support.

Demonstrated experience working in a global or international environment, partnering with stakeholders across regions and time zones.

Proven expertise in financial modeling and forecasting, supporting budgeting, planning, and long-term strategic initiatives.

Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets, including complex models, scenario analysis, and data manipulation.

Hands-on experience with financial planning and reporting tools (e.g., Pigment, NetSuite, Anaplan, or similar); experience with SQL and/or Python for data analysis is highly valued.

Strong capability in data analytics and visualization, translating complex datasets into clear, actionable insights.

Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).

Experience working with and improving financial systems, tools, and processes in a dynamic environment.

Demonstrated strategic thinking and commercial acumen, with the ability to link financial analysis to business outcomes.

Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders across functions, including senior and non-finance partners.

Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences.

Ability to work autonomously in ambiguous environments, prioritizing effectively and adapting quickly to change.

Strong collaborative mindset, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams.