Posted:
4/23/2026, 12:01:23 PM
Location(s):
Shanghai, China
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Finance & Banking
Workplace Type:
On-site
Job Responsibilities:
The Finance Business Partner is responsible for partnering with senior leadership to shape business strategy through in-depth financial insights, leading the design and execution of complex financial models, and driving improvements in financial processes and systems. The role prepares high-level financial presentations for executives, evaluating major investment opportunities, and monitoring financial performance. The role ensures adherence to financial standards and compliance, mentors junior team members, and contributes to cross-functional strategic initiatives, working under limited supervision.
• Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in financial planning and analysis, providing deep expertise in complex financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development to support critical strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Partners closely with senior leadership to influence and shape business strategy by providing advanced financial insights, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and ensuring that financial considerations are central to all key decisions.
• Works under limited supervision and contributes to development, modification, and execution of organizational policies impacting immediate operations of a business and/or region and/or function and potentially organization wide.
• Leads the design and execution of sophisticated financial models that assess the impact of various strategic options, including market entry strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and new product developments, ensuring that all assumptions are rigorously tested.
• Drives the continuous improvement of financial processes, tools, and systems by identifying gaps, proposing enhancements, and leading cross-functional initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and strategic alignment in financial planning and reporting.
• Leads the preparation and delivery of high-level financial presentations to executive management and the board of directors, ensuring that complex financial information is communicated clearly and effectively to support decision-making at the highest levels.
• Leads the evaluation and prioritization of major investment opportunities, such as capital projects, acquisitions, and new ventures, providing expert financial guidance and ensuring that all proposals are aligned with the company's long-term strategic objectives.
• Monitors and analyzes the financial performance of the business at a granular level, identifying emerging trends, risks, and opportunities, and working with senior leaders to develop and implement strategies that optimize financial outcomes.
• Ensures the organization’s financial practices adhere to the highest standards of integrity and compliance, including adherence to internal controls, corporate governance policies, and regulatory requirements, while also identifying areas for improvement.
• Mentors and coaches junior finance team members, sharing expertise and best practices in financial analysis, strategic thinking, and business partnering, to build a high-performing finance team capable of supporting the organization’s growth and innovation objectives.
• Leads or contributes to cross-functional strategic initiatives that require a deep understanding of financial implications, working closely with other departments to ensure that financial goals are integrated into broader business strategies and plans.
Minimum required Education:
Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or equivalent.
Minimum required Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience with Bachelor's OR Minimum 3 years of experience with Master's in areas such as Business Partnering, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis or equivalent.
Preferred Skills:
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
• Forecasting
• Documentation & Reporting
• Risk Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategy Implementation
• Strategy Development
• People Management
• Investment Planning
• Corporate Finance
• Budget Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Stakeholder Partnership
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
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About Philips
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.
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• Learn more about our purpose.
If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.
Website: https://www.philips.com/
Headquarter Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1891
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity
Industries: B2B ⋅ Consumer Electronics ⋅ Electronics ⋅ Lighting ⋅ Wellness