Kearney Finance Business Partner 2026

Role Purpose

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner (FBP) to serve as a senior finance leader and strategic business partner to the Activate D&A leadership team (LT) and Business Leads (BL) as we scale a global, high-growth technology consulting business with deep expertise in data, AI, and digital transformation.

The FBP will bring a consulting-native mindset - combining financial rigor, delivery excellence, and commercial insight - to help improve margin performance, professionalize operations, enable sustainable growth and influence major commercial and investment decisions across Activate D&A businesses, priority client portfolios and other Kearney Activate businesses. Operating as a trusted peer to Activate D&A LT and BLs, the FBP balances strategic insight with rigorous financial governance in a complex and global environment.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Strategic Partnership

• Act as a primary finance advisor to Activate D&A LT and BLs on financial performance, risk, and long-term value creation
• Challenge leadership thinking and influence strategic decisions related to growth, portfolio mix, pricing, and long-term investments with fact-based insights, scenario analysis, and clear recommendations
• Support enterprise initiatives such as market expansion, new offerings, strategic partnerships and structural changes

Financial Operations & Governance

• Own financial performance for assigned businesses across geographical units, with accountability for revenue growth, margin, and cost discipline
• Establish best-in-class financial controls, policies, and reporting appropriate for a global, high-growth technology consulting business
• Lead multi-year financial planning, annual budgeting, and rolling forecasts with a strong bias toward actionable insights
• Identify structural performance issues and lead corrective actions in partnership with the business
• Ensure strong financial governance, compliance, and risk management across the business

Consulting Economics & Delivery Excellence

• Bring a strong point of view on professional services economics, including utilization, realization, margin optimization, pricing and discount governance, engagement and portfolio profitability analysis, managed services vs. project-based delivery economics, strategic partnerships and alliances
• Partner with Business and Delivery Leaders to improve delivery discipline, margin predictability, and scalability
• Drive continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making around staffing models, global delivery mix, and capacity planning

Insight, Analytics & Decision Support

• Translate complex financial and operational data into concise, executive-ready insights
• Develop and oversee KPI frameworks and dashboards that enable proactive management and scaling of data & AI offerings
• Anticipate risks and opportunities through forward-looking analysis and scenario planning

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Finance Business Partners and analysts
• Set the standard for business partnering excellence, commercial mindset, and professional judgment

Key Stakeholders

• Activate D&A leadership team (LT) and Business Leads (BL)
• Global Finance Leadership
• HR, Operations, other Shared Services

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience within global consulting or professional services firms
• Leadership experience operating as a trusted advisor to senior executives at firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, Slalom, Cognizant, Capgemini, EY, or similar
• Proven experience scaling a tech consulting business in the 500 - 2,000 employee range
• Direct exposure to data, analytics, AI, or technology-led consulting environments

Capabilities & Mindset

• Deep understanding of technology and consulting delivery models and economics
• Strong operator with a clear, confident point of view on how finance should enable delivery excellence
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to influence outcomes in a partnership-driven culture
• Comfortable in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment that values clarity, speed, and accountability
• Ability to balance strategic insight with financial rigor and control

Leadership Style

• Executive presence with the ability to influence at C-suite levels
• Collaborative partner to Business, Sales, and Delivery leaders
• Hands‑on where needed, but focused on building scalable systems and teams

Benefits

• Global Exposure
• Team Culture: Monthly Friday afternoon social events and team/office outings each year
• Mental Health Support: Access to an external online platform for confidential mental health assistance
• Modern Workspace: Work from our 34th-floor office near Rondo ONZ, featuring panoramic views and a well-stocked kitchen with healthy snacks
• Occasional additional days off
• S haring the costs of sports activities
• Private medical care
• Sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• Life insurance
• Hybrid work opportunities
• Dental care
• Corporate credit card
• Parking space for employees
• Employee referral program
• Opportunity to obtain permits and licenses