Nilfisk
Nilfisk
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
B2BManufacturing
Nilfisk is a global manufacturing company focused on professional cleaning equipment and services for commercial and industrial customers. Its portfolio includes floor-cleaning and maintenance equipment, autonomous cleaning solutions, vacuum cleaners, and high-pressure washers. Founded in Denmark in 1906, Nilfisk operates across more than 100 countries with a workforce of over 4,700 employees, serving professional users alongside consumer markets.

Senior Finance Business Partner, France

Partnering with Nilfisk’s France Country Manager on strategy, financial planning, and business performance. Supporting profitability and decision-making at a global professional cleaning equipment company.

Description

  • Advise the France Country Manager as a trusted finance partner.
  • Improve business performance and inform decisions across the France organization.
  • Work with global Finance, the VP of Finance, and international finance teams.
  • Guide the Country Manager and leadership team on financial matters.
  • Inform strategic and operational choices with analysis and practical recommendations.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance management.
  • Clarify performance, profitability, financial risks, opportunities, and value drivers.
  • Coordinate with Accounting and Shared Services to deliver accurate, timely financial reports.
  • Advance profitability, productivity, and continuous improvement.
  • Build business cases, financial models, and scenarios for commercial and investment decisions.
  • Connect Commercial, Operations, Controlling, Accounting, and Finance teams.
  • Strengthen financial awareness, accountability, and a focus on performance.
  • Improve KPI development, reporting, business intelligence, and decision-making.

Requirements

  • At least 8–10 years of experience in finance business partnering, commercial finance, controlling, or a similar senior finance role.
  • Substantial commercial and operational finance experience, with evidence of influencing strategic decisions and improving business performance.
  • Advanced skills in SAP, business intelligence tools, and Excel.
  • Fluent written and spoken French and English.
  • Additional language skills are an advantage.
  • Strong analytical ability to turn complex financial data into clear insights, recommendations, and actions.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Collaborative team player who works well in a low-hierarchy setting and across functions.
  • Able to challenge constructively and influence decisions at management level.
  • Skilled at building relationships, handling conflicts professionally, aligning stakeholders, and connecting teams across the organization.
  • Takes ownership, acts accountably, works with cultural awareness, and delivers results in a dynamic business environment.

Benefits

  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Opportunity to develop ideas, share outcomes, and learn from setbacks.
  • Empowered collaboration with engaged colleagues.
  • Purpose-driven, sustainable work focused on creating a cleaner future.

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