Finance Business Partner

Are you a qualified accountant with hands-on experience in manufacturing finance?

We’re supporting a leading international manufacturing business in the search for a Commercial Management Accountant. The role will focus on providing financial leadership to the UK production unit while also offering oversight to a European site. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing background who thrives on partnering with operational teams and driving commercial insight.

You’ll be joining a truly global business, gaining wide exposure to cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting—an environment where you’ll be able to make a real impact.

• Salary up to £60,000
• Annual bonus scheme
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working – 1 day from home each week
• A generous pension scheme

• Partner with the plant manager and operational leads, providing clear financial guidance and challenge.
• Deliver insightful analysis and reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Review and interpret monthly results, trends and variances, offering practical recommendations.
• Take ownership of accurate monthly reporting and core accounting processes.
• Lead annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Maintain accurate product costings and inventory data across multiple sites.
• Manage and strengthen inventory controls, including cycle counts and asset safeguarding.
• Support capital investment planning and fixed asset management.

• A fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Proven and recent experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record in product costing, cost control and inventory accounting.
• Confident using ERP systems (SAP experience would be an advantage).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong IT capability.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence, challenge and collaborate across functions.