Finance Business Partner

For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME), located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner in our Finance & Accounting Division.

About the role:

The Finance Business Partner – European Branches (FBP) provides financial insight, analysis, and decision support to branch operations across Europe while being centrally located within the HQ Shared Service Center (SSC) operating under the YME F&A division. This role acts as a liaison between branch management and operations and YME F&A, ensuring sound financial management, consistent performance reporting, and compliance with corporate policies. The FBP enables data-driven business decisions, fosters financial accountability, and supports profitability growth with appropriate margin and cost control within the assigned European markets (branches).

Your responsibilities:

Business Partnering

• Partner with local management (Country Managers, Local operations, Sales) to drive performance and improve profitability for one or more European branches.
• Provide analytical support and challenge business reviews and decision-making processes based on financial grounds.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Lead and coordinate the annual budget and rolling forecast process for assigned branches.
• Develop accurate, timely financial projections aligned with group targets/KPIs.
• Support scenario planning and risk assessment.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze monthly branch results (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs).
• Prepare management reports with variance analysis and commentary.
• Identify key performance drivers and propose corrective actions.
• Track and report profitability by product, customer, and branch level.
• Collaborate with the R2R Accountants team to ensure accurate financial closing.

Commercial Support

• Evaluate and model new commercial opportunities, pricing strategies, and dealer output.
• Support business case development for new market entries, capital investments, or process improvements.
• Perform cost structure and margin analysis to optimize commercial decisions.

Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Group Finance Policies, IFRS/local GAAP and Tax, and internal control frameworks.
• Support external audits and internal control (incl. J-SOX) reviews.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Partner with other YME F&A teams (Accounting, Tax, Treasury, FP&A) to align processes and reporting standards.
• Contribute to process harmonization and system improvements.
• Actively participate in finance transformation and BI tool implementation projects initiated by YME F&A.

Technical Competencies

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Managerial Accounting & Reporting
• Business Case Modeling (Excel/Power BI/Other)
• ERP proficiency (SAP / Dynamics 365 / Other ERP)
• Understanding of taxes, transfer pricing, and intercompany transactions
• Multi-currency and multi-entity requirements

What do you bring?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CPA, RA, RC) preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, Controlling, or Finance Business Partnering.
• Previous experience in shared service center (SSC)/centralized finance environment required.
• Experience in wholesale, distribution, or manufacturing sectors is advantageous.
• Fluency in English required; other European languages beneficial.

About You!

A motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You are a humble team player, who is willing to learn and is not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lie close to your heart.

About Yamaha Motor Europe

Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European market, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles, scooters, marine engines, personal watercraft vehicles, boats, 4-wheeled all terrain and side-by-side vehicles (ATVs/SSVs), lightweight vehicles (golf cars, personal and commercial vehicles).

What’s in it for you?

• A diverse and international environment.
• Hybrid working, including a work-from-home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office.
• Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and 28 days off.
• 13th-month payment and participation in the Bonus Program.
• Pension scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discount on Yamaha products.
• Your first contract will be temporary, with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract.
• Support in getting your motor or boat license.
• Free fruit available in the office.
• Breakfast or lunch available at "The Three Forks" in the office.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family with health, wellbeing, and practical life matters.
• Company and team events to get to know your colleagues.