Finance Business Partner - Operations
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis
- Bucharest
- On-site
Have an appetite for more?
Join a leading global bakery group powered by ambitious people that are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do.
With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Finance Business Partner – Operations to join our Finance team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to become a key business partner to our Operations function supporting the achievement of financial and operational objectives within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Reporting directly to the Business Controlling & FP&A Manager, you will partner closely with local Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Planning teams serving as the key finance business partner to the Operations Director, Production Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager and Planning team. You will also maintain strong alignment with Group Finance and Business Controlling functions to support consistent financial performance management and decision-making across the organization.
The role requires a strong business partnering mindset, excellent analytical capabilities and a proactive approach to driving operational performance, cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to Production and Supply Chain teams, providing financial insights and supporting operational decision-making.
• Analyze operational costs and performance drivers identifying opportunities for cost optimization, productivity improvements and efficiency gains.
• Monitor and evaluate cost-saving initiatives, ensuring delivery against business targets and expectations.
• Maintain and analyze product standard costs, including monitoring and reporting Purchase Price Variances (PPV) and manufacturing variances.
• Prepare financial reports, presentations and performance analyses for local management and Group stakeholders.
• Provide clear explanations of variances between actual results, budget, forecast and prior year performance.
• Play a central role in the Budget and Forecast processes coordinating operational assumptions, financial modeling and standard cost calculations.
• Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes, financial controls, systems and automation initiatives.
• Develop and enhance reporting and data visualization solutions using Power BI and other analytical tools.
• Support strategic projects and ad-hoc financial analyses as required.
Skills & Requirements
This is what you need to succeed:
- University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Controlling preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems in an international business environment; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX is considered an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Personal Profile
- • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive, self-motivated and accountable with a hands-on approach to delivering results.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders.
• Well-organized, able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on creating value for the business.
What We Offer
- • A challenging and rewarding role within a growing manufacturing business.
• Exposure to both local leadership and international finance teams.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative environment where your contribution directly influences business performance.
If you are passionate about partnering with the business, driving operational performance and transforming financial data into actionable insights we would be delighted to hear from you.
Place of work: 119B - 119C, Cernica Street, Pantelimon, Ilfov
Sounds interesting?
We will interview ongoing so please don’t hesitate to send your application by submitting your CV.
If you have any questions about the position or recruitment process you are welcome to contact Andreea Lung.
All applications must be completed in English and will be treated confidentially.
About the company
Lantmännen Unibake is a leading global bakery company within the Lantmännen Group. With expertise in bakery products for food service and retail, we serve consumers around the clock and across the world every day. The aim is to make bread and pastry a profitable business for our customers through tasty, high-quality products and innovative solutions and based on a sustainable mind-set and excellent food safety standards. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Lantmännen Unibake operates modern bakeries around the world and has sales in more than 60 countries. The brand portfolio comprises a range of well-established B2B and BtC brands e.g. Schulstad Bakery Solutions, Schulstad, Bonjour, Vaasan, Pastridor and Hatting. Lantmännen Unibake has a turnover of EUR 1.5 billion and employs more than 6,000 people in 20+ countries. Appetite for more? Visit us at www.lantmannen-unibake.com
Andreea Lung | Contact Person
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