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KOMPAN U.S. is looking for a dynamic Finance Business Partner who will be responsible for the FP&A function in a rapidly growing business.

This role will provide financial consulting and strategic support to leadership, including preparing presentations, analyses of operating results and trends, industry/peer group analysis, forecasting, and other projects requested by management. This position acts as the analytical engine of the business to provide insights and support optimal business decision-making.

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

Who We Are

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We passionately pursue sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecast update processes and help develop value-added analyses of the projections
• Analyze key drivers of revenue and expense in order to provide tactical information and actionable ideas that improve business performance
• Responsible for the analysis of regular reporting of variances against the annual plan and forecasts
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
• Support the Leadership Team and department heads with in-depth analysis
• Prepare presentations for the Leadership Team
• Serve as the primary finance business partner to Sales, Design, Marketing, and Operations teams. Providing forward‑looking insights to support improved operational planning and execution
• Operates as the liaison between Financial Accounting and the rest of the business to help improve operational excellence. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting billing, cash management, accounts payable, purchasing, payroll, contracts management, insurance/bonding, and project management processes
• Lead business process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and decision quality

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of financial analysis or finance business partnering experience in a complex, growth‑oriented organization.
• Experience in high-volume construction or installation business is preferred
• A well-rounded skillset, with experience across multiple aspects of construction and accounting operations, is preferred
• Advanced level experience with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Dynamics 365
• Operations focused mind-set with the ability to work constructively and proactively, with many different functions (sales, logistics, installation, manufacturing)
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to solve complex mathematical problems
• Highly driven and self-motivated

This position is office-based from the KOMPAN U.S. Headquarters in Austin, TX

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.