Finance Business Partner
Key Skills
Job Description
Department: Finance
Job Title: (Senior) Finance Business Partner
Location: Netherlands
About the Role
We are looking for a (Senior) Finance Business Partner to support our business growth and financial performance in the Netherlands. In this role, you will work closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, drive cost efficiency, and support strategic and operational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and financial planning processes in alignment with business objectives.
Business Performance Analysis: Analyse financial results against budgets and forecasts, identify key variances and business drivers, and provide actionable recommendations to management.
Cost Control & Optimization: Monitor operating expenses, headcount costs, and budget utilization, identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency and resource allocation.
Business Partnering: Partner with business leaders to evaluate business cases, assess financial implications, and support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
Management Reporting: Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and performance reviews to provide clear visibility of business performance, risks, and opportunities.
Process Improvement: Collaborate with local and regional finance teams to strengthen financial controls, improve reporting processes, and enhance financial planning efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
5–8 years of relevant experience in Finance Business Partnering, FP&A, Financial Controlling, or a similar role.
Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate financial data into business insights and recommendations.
Proven ability to work with business stakeholders, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence decision-making.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP and Power BI is an advantage.
Fluent in English and Chinese; Dutch proficiency is a plus.
Experience in the automotive, manufacturing, or multinational business environment is preferred.
What We Are Looking For
A proactive and commercially minded finance professional who combines strong financial expertise with business acumen, communicates effectively with stakeholders, and can work independently in a dynamic, international environment.
What We Offer
Competitive remuneration package.
A fast-paced dynamic environment in a successful international organization.
International exposure with the chance to adapt locally and make a difference.
Growth potential.
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Core Responsibilities
The Finance Business Partner will lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making and business growth. They will also partner with business leaders to optimize costs, improve financial controls, and provide actionable management reporting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with 5–8 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in financial modelling, Microsoft Excel, and strong communication skills in English and Chinese are required.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package
- Growth potential
About Geely Europe
Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (“Geely Holding” / “the Group”) was founded in 1986. In 1997, Geely Holding entered the automotive industry and has since focused our core business on the development and production of automobiles. Geely has continued to grow with a focus on continuous technological innovation, talent development, and strengthening core competitiveness, all the while staying committed to sustainable development. In 2025, the Group achieved approximately 4.12 million vehicles in annual sales with new energy vehicle accounting for approximately 2.29 million vehicles, becoming the eighth biggest automaker in the world by total sales. Geely Holding’s 2030 vision is “Leadership through a Green and Intelligent Mobility Ecosystem” and is committed to becoming a globally competitive and influential automotive, technology and investment group that leads through a “green and low-carbon, intelligent, connected, passenger and commercial vehicle, ground and space integrated ecology”. The Group engaged in automotive, upstream and downstream industrial chains, intelligent travel services, green transportation, methanol and hydrogen ecology, digital technology, etc. The Group's strategically invested holdings including multiple automotive brands namely Geely Auto, Geely Galaxy, Lynk & Co, ZEEKR, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Farizon Auto, and other brands each with their own respective brand positioning are actively participate in market competition around the world. Geely Holding is headquartered in Hangzhou with R&D and design centres around the world. The Group also operates world-class vehicle, battery, and powertrain manufacturing plants globally as well as a worldwide sales and service network.