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This newly established role is designed to deliver comprehensive cost-transparency, unlock commercial synergies, and maximize digital return on investment (ROI). A central objective will be establishing standardized financial processes and creating a 'one-version-of-the-truth' governance framework to support seamless financial planning, analysis, and reporting across our expanded global footprint.\nWhat are we looking for?\n5+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or commercial business partnering within a global matrixed organization.\n Background in business partnering with focus on managing digital technology portfolios is preferred.\nBackground from consulting / experience with running transformations or large-scale integrations is a big plus\nBachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field. 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