Finance Business Partner (m/f/d)

Finance Business Partner (m/f/d)

• Lapp Business Services Sp. z o.o.
• Wroclaw
• Work experience
• Finance, Controlling

LAPP

LAPP is a family-owned company headquartered in Stuttgart and a global leader in cable and connection technology. Founded in 1959, we are still fully family-owned today. With around 5,700 employees, we are operating in over 80 countries – globally connected and regionally rooted. Working at LAPP means more: this is where inventive spirit and a hands-on mentality meet cherished values and tradition.

We offer all employees the freedom to develop and pursue new opportunities. Flexibility and personal responsibility are just as important to us as a family-friendly work environment. We value all our colleagues with their talents, ideas and perspectives.

After all, every personal contribution counts when it comes to meeting the needs of our customers from various industries together. Together we keep the industry alive: alive by LAPP – alive by YOU!

Your tasks

Finance Business Partner is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, performance monitoring and controlling activities of. The role acts as a trusted business partner supporting management with financial insights, performance analysis and recommendations to ensure achievement of operational and strategic objectives.

The position owns budgeting and forecasting processes, cost controlling, profitability analysis, service pricing calculations, cost allocation methodologies and financial transparency of the organization. The Finance Controller continuously monitors operational and financial performance, identifies risks and opportunities, analyzes variances and drives corrective actions together with business leaders.

The role requires a high level of ownership, accountability, independence and problem-solving capability. The Finance Controller is expected to foster a collaborative and positive working environment while ensuring financial discipline and business value creation.
In the future, the role may expand to provide controlling and financial business partnering support to additional LAPP entities and functions across the region.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting, mid-term planning and periodic forecasting processes for Lapp Business Services / Synergy Hub.
• Prepare financial plans aligned with business strategy and operational objectives.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecasts.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to management.
• Develop scenario analyses and support decision-making processes.

Performance Management & Controlling

• Monitor monthly operational and financial results.
• Analyze variances between actuals, budget and forecast.
• Provide meaningful insights and recommendations to management.
• Prepare regular management reports, dashboards and KPI analyses.
• Drive transparency regarding financial and operational performance.
• Support management in achieving financial targets and improving business efficiency.

Cost Controlling & Cost Management

• Monitor, analyze and optimize operational cost structures.
• Manage and continuously improve cost allocation methodologies.
• Ensure accurate cost accounting and cost transparency.
• Analyze cost drivers and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Support business cases and investment evaluations.

Pricing & Profitability

• Calculate service pricing models, transfer prices and unit costs.
• Perform profitability and margin analyses.
• Develop and maintain costing methodologies and financial models.
• Support commercial and operational decisions with financial analysis.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted finance partner for operational leaders and management.
• Translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Challenge assumptions and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Support strategic projects and transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate financial aspects of cross-functional initiatives.

Systems, Reporting & Governance

• Ensure high quality, accuracy and consistency of financial data.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting processes.
• Utilize SAP and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial controls and governance standards.
• Support internal and external audits when required.

Future Scope

• Provide controlling support for other LAPP legal entities and business units.
• Participate in regional and global finance projects.
• Contribute to the further development of controlling standards across the organization.

Your profile

Education & Experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Controlling, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering or Finance Management.
• Experience gained in international organizations, Shared Services, Global Business Services or multinational environments is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and management reporting.
• Strong understanding of cost controlling, profitability analysis and financial planning processes.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of SAP (FI/CO, reporting functionalities and controlling tools).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and complex data analysis.
• Experience with BI and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, SAC, BW or similar) is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Personal Competencies

• Strong ownership mindset with a high degree of accountability and autonomy.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively across organizational levels.
• Continuous improvement mindset and proactive approach.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to a collaborative and motivating work environment.
• High level of integrity, reliability and professionalism.

Languages

• Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Additional European languages are considered an advantage.

Good reasons for LAPP

• Variety of tasks and responsibilities & plenty of scope for ideas
• Value-based family business
• Global player with flat hierarchies
• Flexible working hours models & hybrid work
• Work life balance
• Personnel development, onboarding & individual support
• Annual international soccer- & volleyball tournament
• Opportunity to join benefits: Medical care, Multisport card, language courses, Retirement saving scheme etc.

Contact

Lapp Business Services Sp. z o.o. · Plac Nowy Targ 28 · 50-141 Wroclaw, Poland
Name: Aleksandra Jarosinska
Position: Talent Acquisition Partner
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