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Rockwell Automation

Senior Finance Business Partner

LocationBarcelona, Spain; Katowice, Poland
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 6, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have2
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, Business Partnering, or Controlling functions
Nice to have9
Professional finance qualification such as Certified Management Accountant, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
Expertise in financial planning, forecasting, profitability analysis, and performance management
Knowledge of revenue recognition principles and project-based financial management
Good command of written and spoken English
Proven experience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing decision-making
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of operational business drivers
Experience supporting services, project-based, industrial, manufacturing, or engineering organizations
Expertise driving business performance improvements through financial insight and analysis
Experience preparing and presenting recommendations to executive leadership teams
Skills
data analytics tools
visualization platforms
Benefits
Volunteer PTO
Donation matching
Professional development
Wellness programs
Employee assistance program
About the company
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
About the role
Job Description
As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our business leadership. You will partner closely with senior business stakeholders to drive profitable growth, improve operational performance, and support strategic decision-making across the business.
You will combine financial expertise, commercial experience, and analytical capabilities to provide applicable insights into business performance, challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and risks, and influence important decisions. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Project Management, and Service Delivery teams to optimize revenue growth, profitability, resource utilization, and cash generation.
Reporting to the EMEA Lifecycle Manager, you will help translate financial data into business actions that support our long-term goals.As a Senior Finance Analyst, you will be a trusted advisor to our business leadership. You will partner with senior business stakeholders to drive profitable growth, improve operational performance, and support strategic decision-making across the business.
You will work in hybrid model with an office in Barcelona or Katowice.
Your Responsibilities:
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Business Partnering & Strategic Support
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Act as the primary finance partner providing financial insight and guidance to support strategic and operational decision-making.
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Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Project Management, and Service Delivery teams.
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Challenge and influence business decisions through fact-based financial analysis and commercial recommendations.
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Identify risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives to enhance business performance.
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· Participate in leadership discussions and business reviews, ensuring you understand and incorporate financial implications into decision-making.
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Business Performance Management
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Drive performance management processes across the dedicated organizations, focusing on revenue growth, gross margin utilization, backlog conversion, cash flow, and working capital.
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Lead business performance reviews with important partners.
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Deliver insightful analysis of Actuals versus Annual Operating Plan, Forecast, and Prior Year performance, highlighting main drivers and recommended actions.
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Monitor main business Indicators and provide visibility into performance trends and operational effectiveness.
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Support leadership teams in developing and executing action plans to address performance gaps and maximize growth opportunities.
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Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analytics
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Lead forecasting activities and partner with business leaders to develop accurate and actionable financial outlooks.
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Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasting cycles, and long-range strategic planning processes.
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Conduct scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and financial simulations to support business decisions.
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Evaluate business cases, investment opportunities, pricing strategies, and profitability improvement initiatives.
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Develop and maintain advanced financial models to support operational and strategic initiatives
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Commercial & Contract Profitability Analysis
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Analyze customer, project, and contract profitability to identify opportunities for margin expansion and operational improvements.
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Partner with project managers and business leaders to review project performance and drive accountability for financial results.
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Provide financial challenge and support during proposal reviews and commercial approval processes following company policies.
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eview backlog performance and margin trends, ensuring alignment between operational execution and financial expectations.
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Support resource use optimization and productivity improvement initiatives across the organization
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Executive Reporting & Insight Generation
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Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
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Translate complex financial information into clear business insights and applicable recommendations.
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Use data analytics tools and visualization platforms to enhance decision-making and improve performance transparency.
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Communicate financial performance, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
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Financial Governance & Operational Excellence
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Ensure compliance with company financial policies, controls, and governance requirements.
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Support the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, forecasting, and planning processes.
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Oversee contract and project financial governance, ensuring appropriate financial structures and controls are maintained.
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Monitor project asset and liability balances and support working capital optimization initiatives.
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Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve financial process issues affecting customer invoicing, collections, profitability, or cash flow.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and business processes.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, Business Partnering, or Controlling functions.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
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We prefer a professional finance qualification such as Certified Management Accountant, ACCA, CIMA, Certified Management Accountant, or equivalent.
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Expertise in financial planning, forecasting, profitability analysis, and performance management.
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Knowledge of revenue recognition principles and project-based financial management.
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Good command of written and spoken English.
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Proven experience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing decision-making.
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Strong commercial acumen and understanding of operational business drivers.
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Experience supporting services, project-based, industrial, manufacturing, or engineering organizations.
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Expertise driving business performance improvements through financial insight and analysis.
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Experience preparing and presenting recommendations to executive leadership teams.
What We Offer:
Our benefits package includes …
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Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
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Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
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On-demand digital course library for professional development
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Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
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Employee Assistance Program
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Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
… and other local benefits!
Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
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