Business Partner, FP&A, Manufacturing
 Primient | |
vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k)
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 United States, Illinois, Schaumburg | |
| 20 North Martingale Road (Show on map) | |
 Oct 08, 2025 | |
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Business Partner, FP&A, Manufacturing | Primient
About Primient
Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. About the Role
The contribution of our Finance teams is vital to the performance, profitability, and continued growth of the Primient business. Across Finance, we are exploring new and better ways to harness data, improve decision-making and add value - while optimizing the investment we are making in our plants and people. TheBusiness Partner, FP&A, Manufacturingleads all aspects of FP&A related to Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Procurement. This role provides financial leadership, insights, planning and analysis. TheBusiness Partner, FP&A, Manufacturingestablishes strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to execute on various planning cycles (Budget/Quarterly Forecasts/5-year plan) and applies a deep understanding of manufacturing drivers, cost of goods, inventory, and operating expenses to lead financial planning and provide timely, insightful analysis to drive decision making and results. Key responsibilities: Business Partner, FP&A, Manufacturing *
Deliver and Continuously Improve FP&A Manufacturing Processes:
Develop an in-depth understanding of key business drivers to incorporate into monthly commentaries, insights and recommendations.
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Partner with Operations Finance Leadership:
Collaborate with the manufacturing plant teams and Center of Excellence (
CoE
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to ensure maintenance
and understanding of standard and actual costing.
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Lead Operations Financial Planning and Analysis:
Lead scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses to support leadership decision-making.
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Build and Operationalize Long-Range Planning:
Drive the annual budgeting, forecasting, 5-year plan, and monthly outlook/reporting processes for all of Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Procurement from data collection through executive and board of director level presentations.
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Use Financial Insight to Influence Operations:
Deliver accurate and timely reporting packages and dashboards, interpret financial information, and communicate to the leadership team.
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Serve as a Thought Partner and Driver of Operations Performance:
Foster
a culture of financial accountability and decision making built on solid financial understanding and analysis.
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Advance Systems, Reporting, and Decision Support:
Present financial data clearly to
provide
visibility into spend and drivers to quickly identify required actions. About You
Knowledge *
Excel and PowerPoint
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Forecast modeling
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Understanding of profitability levers by product, including product mix and cost
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Knowledge of cost structures, allocation methodologies and financial statement impact
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FP&A systems and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Adaptive Planning, Incorta)
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Power BI, Tableau and/or other Dashboard tools Skills *
Execution under pressure
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Storytelling
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Financial planning process design and improvement
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Data analysis and interpretation
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Clear written and verbal communication
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Ability to distill and position complex concepts for impact
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Influence without formal authority
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Time management and prioritization Mindsets *
Business partnership
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Curiosity
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Continuous learning
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Data-driven
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Ambiguity tolerance
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Collaborative Required and Preferred Education/Certification *
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required)
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Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) (preferred)
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MBA or other advanced degree in business or finance (preferred) Required and Preferred Work Experience *
5+ years of experience in finance with increasing scope and responsibility (required)
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Experience partnering with senior business leaders on financial planning and decision-making (required)
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Experience in the manufacturing industry (preferred)
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Experience leading teams in the delivery of high quality, timely and impactful financial reporting (preferred) Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm. We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process. | |