Finance Business Partner - Real Estate Controller, Americas (Cambridge, MA)

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Finance Business Partner - Real Estate Controller, Americas (Cambridge, MA)

Job Description

This Finance Business Partner is responsible for partnering with senior leadership to shape business strategy through in-depth financial insights, leading the design and execution of complex financial models, and driving improvements in financial processes and systems for our Corporate Real Estate team. The role prepares high-level financial presentations for executives, evaluating major investment opportunities, and monitoring financial performance, as well as ensures adherence to financial standards and compliance, mentors junior team members, and contributes to cross-functional strategic initiatives, working under limited supervision.

Your role:

• Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in financial planning and analysis, providing deep expertise in complex financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development to support critical strategic initiatives across the organization. Partners closely with senior leadership to influence and shape business strategy by providing advanced financial insights, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and ensuring that financial considerations are central to all key decisions. Works under limited supervision and contributes to development, modification, and execution of organizational policies impacting immediate operations of a business and/or region and/or function and potentially organization wide.

• Leads the design and execution of sophisticated financial models that assess the impact of various strategic options, including market entry strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and new product developments, ensuring that all assumptions are rigorously tested. Drives the continuous improvement of financial processes, tools, and systems by identifying gaps, proposing enhancements, and leading cross-functional initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and strategic alignment in financial planning and reporting. Leads the preparation and delivery of high-level financial presentations to executive management and the board of directors, ensuring that complex financial information is communicated clearly and effectively to support decision-making at the highest levels.

• Leads the evaluation and prioritization of major investment opportunities—such as capital projects, acquisitions, and new ventures—ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals. Monitors financial performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, partnering with senior leaders to optimize outcomes. Ensures compliance with financial governance standards, mentors junior team members, and contributes to cross-functional initiatives by integrating financial insights into broader business strategies.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 5+ years of experience with Bachelor's OR 3+ years of experience with Master's in areas such as Business Partnering, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis or equivalent.

• Your skills include experience in corporate real estate with financial modeling, financial planning and analysis, forecasting, and documentation & reporting. You bring a strong foundation in risk management, continuous improvement, strategy development and implementation, and business skills enabling you to drive impactful financial and operational outcomes.

• You have a Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or equivalent.

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position .

• You're an excellent communicator and stakeholder partner with deep expertise in investment planning, corporate finance, budget management, and commercial acumen, and well-equipped to support strategic decision-making and long-term business growth.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an office role.

About Philips

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Cambridge, MA is $124,000 to $198,000.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.  

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives, may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here .

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge, MA .

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.