Americas Commercial Finance Business Partner
Apply NowCompany: Hays US
Location: Tampa, FL 33647
Description:
What future do you want to create?
At Hays, we believe in being lifelong partners - to our people as well as our customers. With over 50 years of business success, we have a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. But joining Hays isn't just about being part of a global business leader, it's about making a difference in the world of work.
Equipped with the skills, solutions, and technological capabilities of a true leadership partner, you'll put our customers at the heart of everything you do. We deliver holistic workforce solutions, including RPOs and MSPs, to solve the challenges our customers face today, tomorrow and in the future.
Our knowledge through scale, deep understanding, and our ability to meaningfully innovate is what sets us apart.
To support you in providing the advice, insights, and expertise our customers need to navigate a more complex world of work, we continually invest in your training and development and offer a rich variety of career opportunities across the globe.
Our culture is grounded in collaboration and inclusivity; we offer remote, hybrid and office working options and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work.
A career at Hays means working with skilled people from diverse backgrounds who are encouraged to think beyond, building partnerships across regions while united by the Hays spirit and guided by our belief to always do the right thing.
Let's create your tomorrow
WHY JOIN HAYS?
Be part of the team
We're driven to work hard but know when to have fun. We call it the Hays spirit. You'll experience this motivating energy in every part of our global team, and an inclusive environment where you can be yourself.
Feel set up to thrive
We're believers that personal growth leads to professional progression. Our open and accessible managers support you throughout your career, making sure you feel heard, valued and set up to succeed.
Go further in your career
Our scale and expertise mean you have access to a variety of progression opportunities. We give you firm foundations for your career, and the speed you can move forward is determined by your performance.
Work at the leading edge
Joining Hays means joining a business that's going places. We're transforming the way we do things, and shaping the future of the world of work, so if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, Hays is the place to be.
OUR VALUES
BUILD PARTNERSHIPS - THINK BEYOND - DO THE RIGHT THING
Your new team
As a key member of the Finance team, the Commercial Finance BP will deliver commercial finance services which align to the global, regional and country business strategies of Hays Plc. Reporting to the Americas Commercial Finance Associate Director, the Commercial BP will be the key commercial advisor for both country leadership Country FD/ MD/team (business) and fellow finance colleagues to deliver world-class strategies and solutions. Key advisor to Country Finance Director/ Managing Director / Leadership team by providing insight, support and challenge to commercial decisions based on robust analysis
Interpret and analyze business financial performance and make recommendations to drive greater profitability, margin and revenue growth for Hays Plc as a whole
Acts as a first point of contact for strategic finance support for Country Finance, Leadership and Group colleagues
Take ownership of initiatives, ensuring commercial impact and benefits are tracked through to delivery
Work alongside Commercial Finance Associate Director to ensure any agreed remedial actions are approved, factored into the annual plan and cascaded to all relevant colleagues including HBS FSS, In-Market Finance and business teams
Partner Hays Business Service (HBS) Finance Shared Services (FSS) Country Tower Leadership to install and develop wider team/function effectiveness
Review financial outputs from HBS FSS teams to ensure integrity and accuracy of business results, profit and loss (P&L)
Ensure business performance reports meet Country Leadership needs including variance against plan, net fee and profit, performance deviation analysis plus supporting commentary
Partner Country Finance teams to complete budgets and plans linked to global, regional and country strategic plans
Assist in the preparation and tracking of business cases for capex and opex
Keep track of external industry and market trends, identify potential internal applications for improvement
Cascade updates from Hays Plc, ensuring Finance and Country Leadership team are informed of developments and best practice is adopted
Proactively identifying opportunities to advance Hays's strategy and vision through change initiatives that will deliver measurable business improvement
Working closely with identified project teams for group sponsored projects, this role will also compliment stakeholder management and communications, acting as a subject matter expert for Hays processes and policies
Responsible for defining the regional reporting strategy and structure, delivery and optimization of teams, quality of reporting and BI
Championing core values and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion to Build partnerships / Think Beyond / Do the right thing, through consistent utilization of Hays policies and application of appropriate behaviors
Developing own professional skills through Continued Professional Development and proactively gathering knowledge and best practice through practical experience and related project work
Experience and requirements
Ability to apply commercial finance knowledge to resolve complex business challenges, including the ability to distil and convey finance information to non-finance business leads
Ability to influencing key commercial decision making to successfully achieve strategic and financial goals
Experience of working with an extended/ offshore operating model, managing and setting Country Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Strong service ethos and skills supported by hands on customer service delivery experience
Confident communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and management
A pro-active lateral thinker who can spot connections from a variety of sources
Ability to push back and lead difficult conversations with integrity and humility
A team player with the ability to work effectively with employees at different levels of an organization, including the ability to work collaboratively with and laterally manage across HBS FSS
A keen eye for accuracy that builds trust in analysis being provided
A pro-active lateral thinker who can spot connections from a variety of sources
An ability to work simultaneously and effectively to progress several different tasks whilst to working to tight deadlines, including an ability to effectively prioritize
An ability to challenge the status quo and demonstrate outside of the box thinking
Fluency in written and oral English
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
Understanding of the internal and external factors which drive business performance
Capital investment business case preparation and appraisal
Working in a global environment and matrixed organization
Project management and change management experience
What you will get:
What you need to do now
Excited yet? If you're already itching to take the next step to achieving your career goals, apply now.
More about us
Hays is the world's leading recruitment experts. Last year we placed 80,000 people in permanent jobs and over 250,000 people into temporary roles globally. We employ over 13,000 recruiting experts in 32 countries with opportunities for growth, leadership and travel. And enjoy an unrivalled position as the number most followed staffing company on LinkedIn, with over 6 million followers.
For us it starts with people. By combining years of hands-on experience with global and local expertise, we deliver tangible insights that help move our customers forward.
We challenge the status quo in our ways of working, our technology and tools, and how we envisage the future of stronger, fairer, more inclusive working environments for everyone.
Everyone is welcome here. We care deeply about diversity, equity, and inclusion (Search "Hays Our Promise" to read more). We encourage applicants from all groups, including women, indigenous people, visible or racial minorities, persons with disabilities, and anyone else who may belong to any group protected by federal, state, or local law. We have active employee resource groups which you can tap into from day one including the Pride Network, Black Excellence Network, WE Lead (for female leaders), and other employee resource groups supporting Veterans, Neurodiverse individuals, South Asians, and individuals interested in Sustainability. We have a very active relationship with Think Big for Kids who we support with their work of supporting youth engagement. You will be given in-depth training around different DE&I topics, which we believe are not only important for us, but for our clients and our candidates. At Hays, we foster a culture of inclusion. We want to hear from you. You are welcome here.
Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with difference backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees.
At Hays, we believe in being lifelong partners - to our people as well as our customers. With over 50 years of business success, we have a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. But joining Hays isn't just about being part of a global business leader, it's about making a difference in the world of work.
Equipped with the skills, solutions, and technological capabilities of a true leadership partner, you'll put our customers at the heart of everything you do. We deliver holistic workforce solutions, including RPOs and MSPs, to solve the challenges our customers face today, tomorrow and in the future.
Our knowledge through scale, deep understanding, and our ability to meaningfully innovate is what sets us apart.
To support you in providing the advice, insights, and expertise our customers need to navigate a more complex world of work, we continually invest in your training and development and offer a rich variety of career opportunities across the globe.
Our culture is grounded in collaboration and inclusivity; we offer remote, hybrid and office working options and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work.
A career at Hays means working with skilled people from diverse backgrounds who are encouraged to think beyond, building partnerships across regions while united by the Hays spirit and guided by our belief to always do the right thing.
Let's create your tomorrow
WHY JOIN HAYS?
Be part of the team
We're driven to work hard but know when to have fun. We call it the Hays spirit. You'll experience this motivating energy in every part of our global team, and an inclusive environment where you can be yourself.
Feel set up to thrive
We're believers that personal growth leads to professional progression. Our open and accessible managers support you throughout your career, making sure you feel heard, valued and set up to succeed.
Go further in your career
Our scale and expertise mean you have access to a variety of progression opportunities. We give you firm foundations for your career, and the speed you can move forward is determined by your performance.
Work at the leading edge
Joining Hays means joining a business that's going places. We're transforming the way we do things, and shaping the future of the world of work, so if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, Hays is the place to be.
OUR VALUES
BUILD PARTNERSHIPS - THINK BEYOND - DO THE RIGHT THING
Your new team
As a key member of the Finance team, the Commercial Finance BP will deliver commercial finance services which align to the global, regional and country business strategies of Hays Plc. Reporting to the Americas Commercial Finance Associate Director, the Commercial BP will be the key commercial advisor for both country leadership Country FD/ MD/team (business) and fellow finance colleagues to deliver world-class strategies and solutions. Key advisor to Country Finance Director/ Managing Director / Leadership team by providing insight, support and challenge to commercial decisions based on robust analysis
Interpret and analyze business financial performance and make recommendations to drive greater profitability, margin and revenue growth for Hays Plc as a whole
Acts as a first point of contact for strategic finance support for Country Finance, Leadership and Group colleagues
Take ownership of initiatives, ensuring commercial impact and benefits are tracked through to delivery
Work alongside Commercial Finance Associate Director to ensure any agreed remedial actions are approved, factored into the annual plan and cascaded to all relevant colleagues including HBS FSS, In-Market Finance and business teams
Partner Hays Business Service (HBS) Finance Shared Services (FSS) Country Tower Leadership to install and develop wider team/function effectiveness
Review financial outputs from HBS FSS teams to ensure integrity and accuracy of business results, profit and loss (P&L)
Ensure business performance reports meet Country Leadership needs including variance against plan, net fee and profit, performance deviation analysis plus supporting commentary
Partner Country Finance teams to complete budgets and plans linked to global, regional and country strategic plans
Assist in the preparation and tracking of business cases for capex and opex
Keep track of external industry and market trends, identify potential internal applications for improvement
Cascade updates from Hays Plc, ensuring Finance and Country Leadership team are informed of developments and best practice is adopted
Proactively identifying opportunities to advance Hays's strategy and vision through change initiatives that will deliver measurable business improvement
Working closely with identified project teams for group sponsored projects, this role will also compliment stakeholder management and communications, acting as a subject matter expert for Hays processes and policies
Responsible for defining the regional reporting strategy and structure, delivery and optimization of teams, quality of reporting and BI
Championing core values and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion to Build partnerships / Think Beyond / Do the right thing, through consistent utilization of Hays policies and application of appropriate behaviors
Developing own professional skills through Continued Professional Development and proactively gathering knowledge and best practice through practical experience and related project work
Experience and requirements
Ability to apply commercial finance knowledge to resolve complex business challenges, including the ability to distil and convey finance information to non-finance business leads
Ability to influencing key commercial decision making to successfully achieve strategic and financial goals
Experience of working with an extended/ offshore operating model, managing and setting Country Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Strong service ethos and skills supported by hands on customer service delivery experience
Confident communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and management
A pro-active lateral thinker who can spot connections from a variety of sources
Ability to push back and lead difficult conversations with integrity and humility
A team player with the ability to work effectively with employees at different levels of an organization, including the ability to work collaboratively with and laterally manage across HBS FSS
A keen eye for accuracy that builds trust in analysis being provided
A pro-active lateral thinker who can spot connections from a variety of sources
An ability to work simultaneously and effectively to progress several different tasks whilst to working to tight deadlines, including an ability to effectively prioritize
An ability to challenge the status quo and demonstrate outside of the box thinking
Fluency in written and oral English
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
Understanding of the internal and external factors which drive business performance
Capital investment business case preparation and appraisal
Working in a global environment and matrixed organization
Project management and change management experience
What you will get:
- We offer base compensation of $100K
- Hybrid/flexible schedule.
- PTO starting at 22 days, 2 floating holidays and 2 volunteer days. Our top producers have the opportunity to earn UNLIMITED PTO.
- Competitively priced medical, vision and dental plans to choose what works best for you.
- 401K with guaranteed match and fast-paced vesting schedule.
- Initial and continuous training & support from Learning & Development for your professional growth.
What you need to do now
Excited yet? If you're already itching to take the next step to achieving your career goals, apply now.
More about us
Hays is the world's leading recruitment experts. Last year we placed 80,000 people in permanent jobs and over 250,000 people into temporary roles globally. We employ over 13,000 recruiting experts in 32 countries with opportunities for growth, leadership and travel. And enjoy an unrivalled position as the number most followed staffing company on LinkedIn, with over 6 million followers.
For us it starts with people. By combining years of hands-on experience with global and local expertise, we deliver tangible insights that help move our customers forward.
We challenge the status quo in our ways of working, our technology and tools, and how we envisage the future of stronger, fairer, more inclusive working environments for everyone.
Everyone is welcome here. We care deeply about diversity, equity, and inclusion (Search "Hays Our Promise" to read more). We encourage applicants from all groups, including women, indigenous people, visible or racial minorities, persons with disabilities, and anyone else who may belong to any group protected by federal, state, or local law. We have active employee resource groups which you can tap into from day one including the Pride Network, Black Excellence Network, WE Lead (for female leaders), and other employee resource groups supporting Veterans, Neurodiverse individuals, South Asians, and individuals interested in Sustainability. We have a very active relationship with Think Big for Kids who we support with their work of supporting youth engagement. You will be given in-depth training around different DE&I topics, which we believe are not only important for us, but for our clients and our candidates. At Hays, we foster a culture of inclusion. We want to hear from you. You are welcome here.
Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with difference backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees.