Senior Business Partner Core EMEA

More about the role Join a team that is changing millions of lives. Transforming smiles, changing lives   At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.   Ready to join us?  About this opportunity This key position will work closely with Commercial Business Leaders in Core Europe, providing analysis and delivering insight that links financial analysis to business strategies, to ensure key commercial, and financial targets are delivered. The Senior Business Partner would strong relationships with all assigned Business Leaders and their respective leadership teams to maintain an objective mind in evaluating their performance as a group. It will require ability to work closely with the regional Finance Teams. This position will report directly to the Director FP&A EMEA. In this role, you will… Lead Finance Business Partner supporting VP Sales Core Ortho, VP Sales Core GP and DSO Lead by Providing analysis and delivering insight that links financial analysis to business strategies Improving the impact, and understanding, of financial reporting on business performance Delivering analysis and insight on business opportunities; providing options and scenarios for business decisions Manage and improve efficiency and quality of financial planning process related to Core EMEA Volumes, Revenues and Operating Expense. Includes review and rationalization of financial inputs for annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts, ensuring financial plans are linked with operating objectives and in line with finance laws and regulations. Presenting financial performance, full year forecasts and budget variances including understanding financial opportunities and risk Work with the channel leads and their leadership teams to improve the accuracy and timeliness of the forecasting process Challenging current ways of working, driving efficiencies and cost savings wherever possible Design and develop new reports and reporting capability using system automation Business, Objects BI reporting tool Actively support new business activities. Understanding the cost drivers of the business and providing insight to the non-finance members Ensure financial data Financial Planning systems are accurate and complete. Prepare and interpret key performance dashboards for their respective channel leads, flag evolution of key trends In this role, you’ll need … At least 7-10 years of relevant Finance experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field or equivalent experience Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively in order to explain financial concepts to non-finance people. Advanced Financial Management and performance management skills Advanced analytical skills, mastery with MS Excel Strong communication and presentation skills required A proactive leadership and self-starter attitude, work independently with minimal supervision, International experience and mind-set Ability to interact with and influence influence key decision makers and think strategically Ability to prepare and analyze P&L components, with related financial metrics Ability to work on complex issues and perform in-depth evaluations and knowledge of layout and design best practices for reports and dashboards Fluent in English (Preferably additional language in either Spanish, German, Italian or French Ability to travel abroad up to 25% of the time for training and internal meeting purposes Sound like a good fit?      Great! Click the