Finance Business Partner
Magnolia River is an industry leader in engineering, inspection, GIS, software, and consulting solutions. With the backing of Warren Equity Partners, our reach extends across 40 states, powered by a dynamic team of just under 1,000 professionals. We specialize in transforming the utilities, oil and gas, water, and pipeline sectors by delivering innovative solutions that boost efficiency, enhance safety, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Magnolia River is hiring for a Finance Business Partner! The Finance Business Partner (FBP) serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, providing financial insight, analysis, and guidance to support informed decision-making and drive business performance. This role partners closely with operational leaders to align financial goals with business strategy, improve profitability, and optimize resource allocation.
**This role has the ability to sit remote, with travel expected 25% of the time.**
**Compensation for this role is based on experience. **
Key Responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner:
Strategic Partnership
Act as a trusted financial advisor to department leaders and senior management
Translate financial data into actionable insights to support strategic and operational decisions
Collaborate with business leaders to evaluate initiatives, investments, and growth opportunities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for assigned business units
Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast; identify risks and opportunities
Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses
Performance Management
Monitor KPIs and financial metrics to assess business performance
Provide variance analysis and explain trends, drivers, and outcomes
Support cost management initiatives and margin improvement efforts
Reporting & Insights
Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
Ensure timely, accurate, and relevant financial information for stakeholders
Partner with accounting teams to ensure alignment between operational results and financial reporting
Process Improvement & Controls
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and decision support
Support financial governance, internal controls, and compliance requirements
Assist with ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA/CMA a plus)
5+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or a business partnering role
Experience supporting operational or commercial teams strongly preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and build relationships across the organization
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and BI tools preferred
High attention to detail with strong business acumen
Success Factors
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on analysis
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Work Environment & Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Apply Now
Magnolia River is hiring for a Finance Business Partner! The Finance Business Partner (FBP) serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, providing financial insight, analysis, and guidance to support informed decision-making and drive business performance. This role partners closely with operational leaders to align financial goals with business strategy, improve profitability, and optimize resource allocation.
**This role has the ability to sit remote, with travel expected 25% of the time.**
**Compensation for this role is based on experience. **
Key Responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner:
Strategic Partnership
Act as a trusted financial advisor to department leaders and senior management
Translate financial data into actionable insights to support strategic and operational decisions
Collaborate with business leaders to evaluate initiatives, investments, and growth opportunities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for assigned business units
Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast; identify risks and opportunities
Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses
Performance Management
Monitor KPIs and financial metrics to assess business performance
Provide variance analysis and explain trends, drivers, and outcomes
Support cost management initiatives and margin improvement efforts
Reporting & Insights
Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
Ensure timely, accurate, and relevant financial information for stakeholders
Partner with accounting teams to ensure alignment between operational results and financial reporting
Process Improvement & Controls
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and decision support
Support financial governance, internal controls, and compliance requirements
Assist with ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA/CMA a plus)
5+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or a business partnering role
Experience supporting operational or commercial teams strongly preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and build relationships across the organization
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and BI tools preferred
High attention to detail with strong business acumen
Success Factors
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on analysis
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Work Environment & Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Apply Now