Finance Business Partner (France) F/H

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Role Purpose

The Finance Business Partner supports business leaders by providing complex financial insight, performance analysis, and decision support based on agreed plans and forecasts.

The role focuses on explaining performance, supporting operational decisions, and driving value creation, while FP&A retains ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning.

In‑Scope Responsibilities (Business Partnering)

Business Performance & Decision Support

• Act as the day‑to‑day finance contact for assigned business units or functions.

• Support operational leaders with financial insights, recommendations, and trade‑off analysis.

• Translate financial results into clear, business‑oriented messages for non‑finance stakeholders.

Performance Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse actual performance versus budget and forecast and explain key variances.

• Prepare management reporting inputs, dashboards, and commentary focused on business drivers.

• Monitor KPIs, margins, and cost drivers, highlighting risks and opportunities.

Operational Financial Support

• Support cost control, margin improvement, and profitability initiatives.

• Perform ad‑hoc analyses to support operational and commercial decisions.

• Contribute financial input to initiatives once business direction or assumptions are defined.

Collaboration & Governance

• Work closely with FP&A (planning owner) and Controlling (actuals owner) to ensure alignment.

• Support month‑end review discussions by explaining results (without owning close or accruals).

• Ensure adherence to NTT DATA financial policies and governance frameworks.

Skills & Experience

• Strong financial analysis and performance interpretation skills.

• Ability to explain financial outcomes clearly and pragmatically.

• Commercial mindset with strong stakeholder engagement.

• Experience in a complex or international environment is an advantage.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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