Financial Business Partner Job Details Job Location ATS CORPORATE OFFICE - MARIETTA, GA Position Type Full Time Indirect Description Finance Business Partner Applied Technical Services is seeking to add a Finance Business Partner (FBP) to our team, who will practically act as the CFO of their assigned business segment. Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 1,900 team members in over 70 locations across the United States. The Finance Business Partner will work closely with segment leadership to provide operational and financial intelligence, ensuring these considerations are at the forefront of strategic decision-making. This role will go beyond the traditional finance reporting function, focusing on actively collaborating with non-financial leaders to help them understand the financial implications of their decisions and achieve the organization's strategic goals. The FBP will be expected to provide total financial leadership, direction, and analysis to the operational management teams supporting our business segments. Areas of focus will include budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and other strategic projects to support the business. This role will play a key role in driving functional financial metrics and will work closely with segment leadership to provide business insights and drive financial performance. The ATS Finance team is a group of high performers and trusted partners who leverage data to deliver strategic insights, empower decision-making, solve problems, and mitigate risks. These teammates produce timely, accurate reporting and customized financial analysis to support management decisions. Your work will directly impact the success of ATS’ core business and portfolio companies, ensuring that they are delivering the financial performance to accomplish our mission as we scale our business. Essential Job Functions: 1. Collaboration with Segment Leaders: · Establish and maintain strong working relationships with segment leadership, becoming a trusted advisor in financial matters. · As a member of a segment’s leadership team, this position must act as a strategic partner, providing financial insights and guidance to segment leaders to enhance their decision-making processes. 2. Continuous Improvement Initiatives: · Identify and assess opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and revenue enhancement within the segment's operations. · Lead cross-functional teams to implement improvement projects and initiatives, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and financial targets. 3. Financial Analysis and Performance Measurement: · Conduct in-depth financial analysis of segment performance, including variance analysis and trend assessments. · Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track progress toward financial and operational goals. 4. Budgeting and Forecasting: · Collaborate with segment leaders in the preparation and monitoring of segment budgets and forecasts. · Ensure that financial plans align with the segment's long-term strategy and business objectives. 5. Stakeholder Communication: · Effectively communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders within the segment. · Present financial insights, recommendations, and performance updates to all levels of the organization. Qualifications + Requirements: · Bachelor's degree - Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field or equivalent practical experience with 7+ years of Finance or FP&A experience. · Skilled at developing relationships with business partners and serving as a partner and strategic advisor. · Detail-oriented and able to deliver with timeliness and accuracy. · Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams and with senior management. · Solid understanding of budget and GAAP concepts. · Builder mentality - identifies problems quickly and is eager to build solutions from scratch, not just improve on the work of others. · Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required. · Power BI experience a plus. · Some travel required – 25% EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled Applied Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. “U.S. Persons” Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position. A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.