Finance Business Partner

We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our team in Dubai.

We are Signify, formerly Philips Lighting.

Working for Signify means being creative and adaptive while working in a fast-paced company. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career while transforming our industry.

As the world leader in lighting, we’re constantly ahead of the curve. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we’re breaking new grounds in data analytics, AI, and smart homes, offices, cities and more!

Signify is one of the few companies in the world to achieve carbon neutrality and our next sustainability goals are even bolder: doubling our positive impact on the environment and society by 2025.

What You’ll Do

1. Co-manage the business, support and guide strategic and tactical decisions by means of sound business analysis (business modelling, opportunity & risk assessments, scenario analysis etc.)
2. Provide advice on the financial implications of business activities and take accountability for reviewing financial business cases on investments and resource allocation (e.g. marketing programs, R&D expenses, capex)
3. Co-manage the outcome of financial planning processes (Target setting, quarterly forecast), working closely with business management to optimize value drivers and manage risk
4. Monitor the financial position of the business. Identify risks and opportunities to current financial projections and take corrective actions where needed (e.g., margin improvement, cost improvements, productivity improvement)
5. Connect with the Financial Controller on any Accounting Operations topics and where appropriate, ensure input is provided to ensure completeness of External, Statutory reporting and Tax requirements
6. Take ownership for the integrity of business results, business ethics, and financial risk management. Sign off the financial statements of the ORUs in scope.

Open minded, curious and innovative and aligned with our company values and aims, and you bring the following experiences and competencies:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance from a leading university; a Master’s degree in Business Management would be preferred
2. At least 10+ years of experience in Corporate Finance with a strong focus on Business Partnering.
3. Customer Centricity in your approach
4. Ability to take independent decisions
5. Strong problem solving and planning skills
6. Good relationship building skills and negotiation.

We’re offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles. Learning is fundamental to our culture. Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry. You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.

See #SignifyLife through the eyes of our employees!