Business Functional Partner - Finance

About Us

At Tribal, we empower the world of education. Our mission is to provide innovative software and services that underpin student success. We’re building a powerful ecosystem of cloud-based solutions, including a single student information system—and we want you to be part of this exciting journey.

Job Overview

As a Business Functional Partner – Finance, you will work closely with senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and providing expert financial insights. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you’ll drive budget planning, financial forecasting, and performance analysis, helping shape business decisions aligned with Tribal’s long-term goals.

This role is ideal for experienced finance professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to make a real impact across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to evaluate financial data, analyze trends, and recommend improvements
• Design and maintain reports to track project and contract performance against budget and forecasts
• Lead the budgeting and monthly forecasting process using accurate, data-backed assumptions
• Provide business and financial commentary to explain monthly variances vs. budget
• Present financial results to key stakeholders and leadership teams
• Prepare monthly reforecasts and assist in 12-month rolling forecasts and reporting
• Support audit processes and contribute to reporting suite development in Power BI
• Assist in preparing Board-level presentations with thorough financial analysis
• Identify and implement process improvements within the Finance function

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience
• Strong background in management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Business partnering experience, including presenting financials to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines

Desirable:

• CPA qualification (preferred but not required)
• Experience in Shared Services or Global Business Services setups
• Familiarity with systems like Dynamics 365, Salesforce, Kantata/Kimble
• Exposure to transitioning finance functions from onshore to offshore
• Experience with Power BI and financial reporting automation