Financial Business Partner

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Reading, PA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Partner with business leaders to provide FP&A support: lead planning, forecasting, and long‑range modeling; develop complex financial models; define and report KPIs; present insights and recommendations; and drive ad‑hoc analyses and cross‑functional projects to support strategic decision making.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Finance Business Partner (FBP) is a senior individual‑contributor role within the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization. This position partners closely with business leaders to provide forward‑looking financial insight, support strategic and operational decision‑making, and ensure financial plans are aligned with enterprise objectives.

 

The role is intended for experienced finance professionals who demonstrate strong judgment, ownership, and influence. Finance Business Partners serve as trusted advisors, translating complex financial and operational data into clear insights that drive performance, accountability, and long‑term value creation.

 

We are seeking an associate who combines strong analytical capabilities with excellent communication and collaboration skills. Successful candidates are highly organized, detail‑oriented problem solvers who are naturally curious and motivated to understand how the business operates. They demonstrate the ability to work effectively across teams, present complex information clearly and confidently, and take initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement and driving solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary finance partner to assigned business units, translating operational activity into financial insights
  • Own financial planning and forecasting for assigned areas, including annual plans, rolling forecasts, and long‑range outlooks
  • Develop and maintain complex financial models that explain results, evaluate scenarios, and support decisions
  • Define, monitor, and explain key financial and operational performance indicators
  • Communicate results, risks, and opportunities through clear, concise presentations to business leaders and executive management
  • Lead ad‑hoc analysis and special projects that require advanced financial insight and cross‑functional collaboration
Qualifications
Qualifications:
  • Education

    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

    • MBA or equivalent Master’s Degree preferred

    • Progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, forecasting, and variance analysis

    • Strong understanding of financial statements and key business drivers

  • Experience

    • Typically 5+ years of combined financial analysis and business‑partnering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated capability

  • Technical Skills

    • Advanced financial modeling in Excel, including scenario, sensitivity, and long‑range planning models

    • Strong working knowledge of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

    • Proficiency working with large datasets using tools such as SQL, Power Query, or similar data‑manipulation technologies

    • Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Qlik, Tableau) to communicate insights effectively

 
Physical Requirements:
• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
 
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 
About Us
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • MBA or equivalent Master's Degree
  • 5+ years combined financial analysis and business partnering experience (FP&A)
  • Progressive experience in forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning
  • Advanced financial modeling in Excel, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
  • Proficiency with large datasets using SQL, Power Query, or similar tools
  • Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools (Power BI, Qlik, Tableau)
  • Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  • Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
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The Company

What We Do

Penske Truck Leasing is a leading global transportation services provider, offering truck leasing, rental, and logistics solutions with a fleet of over 400,000 vehicles. The company provides full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, and comprehensive logistics solutions through its subsidiary, Penske Logistics. It is also shaping the future of mobility by investing in electric vehicles and advanced fleet safety systems.

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