Finance Business Partner - North America

Finance Business Partner - North America

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join the North America business at Sea to Summit. This role is a true commercial co-pilot , partnering closely with the Generating Demand team, Sales, Marketing and Category to drive commercially sound, profitable decision-making across the region. Rather than acting as a financial controller, this role embeds alongside the commercial teams to shape strategy, challenge assumptions, and translate financial insight into stronger pricing, investment and growth decisions.Working hand-in-hand with the President, North America and commercial leaders, the Finance Business Partner brings analytical expertise, forecasting and scenario modeling to the point of decision, helping steer the P&L toward profitable growth. The purpose of this role is to empower Sales, Marketing and Category to make strong financial decisions, foster commercial accountability, and deliver value-added insight that enhances overall business performance.Main duties and responsibilitiesDeveloping and managing accurate financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans aligned with regional and global business objectives.Analyzing financial performance against forecasts, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.Collaborating with the President, North America and commercial leaders across Sales, Marketing and Category to provide financial insights that drive strategic decision-making and profitable growth.Acting as a commercial co-pilot, interpreting data to provide stronger commercial decisions and profitability improvements. Preparing and deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports for the North America region and ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and company policies.Partnering with Sales, Marketing and Category to evaluate the commercial and financial impact of pricing, promotion, range and channel decisions.Building the financial business case for demand-generation initiatives, quantifying expected return on investment, margin and payback.Providing commercial teams with clear, decision-ready analysis so they can make strong, profitable financial choices at speed.Challenging commercial assumptions and steer trade-offs to protect and grow gross margin across North American markets.Conducting financial evaluations for regional projects, investments, and new business opportunities and providing recommendations to ensure alignment with strategic goals and financial viability.Identifying and implementing process improvements to streamline financial operations and enhance data accuracy. Monitoring and managing financial risks, including currency fluctuations, market changes, and compliance risks specific to the North America region.Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the North America region and ELT, fostering collaboration and trust.Presenting financial analyses and business insights to leadership teams and global finance counterparts.