Finance business partner manager

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The role will be a strategic business leader and key member of the leadership team for a country, or cluster or business unit. The role is responsible for improving business performance, driving profitable and sustainable growth and cash generation through influencing and guiding decision making across the business.

The role serves as a key partner with the Controllership and FP&A functions to set the overall financial strategy, monitor/drive financial performance and maintain an effective internal controller environment.

How You'll Create Impact

• Serve as the main finance contact and trusted advisor for business leaders at the country or business unit level.
• Partner with business and regional leaders to achieve P&L targets through financial planning, forecasting, resource allocation, ROI evaluations, and operational initiatives.
• Support strategic decision-making related to commercial growth, pricing, sales channels, working capital, capital investments, and M&A opportunities.
• Assess business needs, identify challenges and opportunities, and develop financial solutions that create value.
• Collaborate closely with FP&A and cross-functional teams to ensure forecast accuracy, performance transparency, and alignment across stakeholders.
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and long-term business performance, identifying risks, opportunities, trends, and recommendations to improve growth and profitability.
• Support the transition and governance of selected finance activities to Global Business Services (GBS).
• Analyze financial data and prepare management reports using Hyperion, Excel, and Protheus.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business growth and operational excellence.
• Develop financial models, business cases, scenario analyses, and performance dashboards to support strategic decisions.
• Present complex financial information and recommendations in a clear, compelling, and executive-level manner.
• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing financial processes, leveraging technology, enhancing KPIs, and improving operational efficiency.
• Monitor market, industry, and economic trends to provide proactive business insights and recommendations.

What Makes You Stand Out

Key Competencies

• Strong strategic planning, business partnering, and negotiation skills.
• Advanced financial acumen, including forecasting, reporting, financial analysis, and business modeling.
• Proven ability to influence and build credibility with senior business and functional leaders.
• Executive presence with excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to prioritize work, drive accountability, and lead through influence.
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across all organizational levels.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to challenge existing processes and drive change.
• Results-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated approach.
• Partner closely with the Accounting and Controllership teams to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and adherence to corporate policies.
• Oversee the execution, monitoring, and governance of IT CapEx investments.
• Ensure strong internal controls and dual-review processes across critical financial activities.
• Supervise finance-related projects, including ERP enhancements and finance module implementations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Support internal and external audits, monitor audit findings, and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Challenge and improve existing financial processes, ensuring control effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Expert-level analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.

Your Background

• Strong strategic planning, negotiation, and business partnering skills with the ability to drive business performance.
• Advanced financial acumen, including reporting, planning, and business modeling expertise.
• Proven ability to influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders across commercial, finance, and functional teams.
• Strong leadership capabilities with an executive presence and a track record of acting as a trusted advisor and role model.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration, facilitate constructive dialogue, and align teams toward common objectives.
• Flexible and adaptable leadership style, capable of responding to evolving business needs and priorities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo and drive change.
• Results-oriented, proactive self-starter with a strong ability to influence outcomes and deliver impact.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business management or equivalent.
• 6 years of experience in Finance, including at least 3 years of experience as a finance business partner.
• English Advanced level.
• Previous experience with Hyperion ideally.
• Previous experience with ERP, SAP, etc.
• Advanced level of excel, Ideally power bi.

Travel Expectations

Less 20%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability