Finance Business Partner

We are Geely Technology Europe. A unified European R&D centre within Geely Auto Group, where world-class engineers, developers and innovators push the boundaries of intelligent mobility. Our mission is to shape the next generation of vehicle architectures, digital technologies and intelligent systems for global markets. We integrate European customer and regulatory requirements early in the development process and support multiple brands within the Geely portfolio, including Zeekr, Lynk & Co and Geely. With nearly two decades of engineering experience in Europe, we continue to build smart, sustainable and user‑centric mobility solutions.

We are seeking a highly driven Finance Business Partner to support our Vehicle Line Center, with responsibility for both Operational Controlling and Program Controlling. In this role, you will partner closely with the SVP Vehicle Line Center, providing financial insights, driving decision-making, and ensuring strong governance over program spend and operational activities.

You will play a key role in our planning and forecasting processes, perform proactive financial analyses, and secure that purchase requests and supplier invoices follow internal guidelines and program budgets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to work close to product development, vehicle programs, and cross-functional leadership teams.

Business Partnering

• Act as the primary financial partner to the SVP Vehicle Line Center and the leadership team.
• Provide clear, actionable financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and proactively drive financial performance.

Operational Controlling

• Lead the monthly financial closing process for the Vehicle Line Center, including variance analysis and performance reviews.
• Support OPEX tracking.
• Monitor operational KPIs and drive actions to meet financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls.

Program Controlling

• Manage program budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans for line-specific vehicle projects.
• Monitor project spend, burn rate, and forecast accuracy; highlight deviations and corrective measures..
• Ensure financial alignment between engineering functions, procurement, and program management.

Governance & Approval Responsibilities

• Review and approve purchase requests (PRs) and invoices, ensuring alignment with program budgets, contracts, and internal guidelines.
• Maintain financial transparency across the program lifecycle.

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual budget processes and recurring forecast cycles for both operational and program areas.
• Consolidate financial plans, evaluate assumptions, and prepare presentations for senior management.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial outlooks.

Who You Are

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in financial controlling, business partnering, or program controlling, ideally in the automotive or engineering sector.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Experience with project controlling or vehicle programs is meritorious.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP and BI systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Power BI) is a plus.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to challenge and influence.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, structured, and capable of delivering under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

To ensure a fair and objective recruitment process, we have chosen not to request a personal letter, though you are welcome to include one if you wish. Instead, we rely on selection questions and assessment tests, allowing us to focus on your experience and competence for a more efficient and unbiased recruitment process.

A background check will also be conducted on the final candidate, including verification of personal details, employment history, financial standing, and any criminal records.

Please note that due to GDPR, we can only accept applications and CVs sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels.