Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner – Manufacturing | Chesterfield

A growing manufacturing organisation is looking to appoint a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to play a key role in supporting operational and strategic decision‑making across the business.

This is a hands‑on opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working closely with operations in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, whilst adding real commercial value.

• Partnering with operations and production teams to provide financial insight and support key business decisions.
• Analysing budgets, costs, and operational performance, identifying opportunities, efficiencies, and potential risks.
• Liaising with budget holders to review and monitor spend across departments.
• Supporting pricing strategies, cost control initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assisting with month‑end reporting, forecasting, and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to help streamline finance operations and support future growth.

• A practical and proactive finance professional with strong commercial awareness.
• Someone confident communicating with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Previous experience within budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• An individual who enjoys problem‑solving, improving processes, and driving positive change.
• Prior manufacturing or operational finance experience would be advantageous.

• Full‑time permanent opportunity with flexible working options.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with 2–3 days working from home.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation.
• Management responsibility for a small finance team of two.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking manufacturing business where your financial expertise will directly influence both operational performance and future growth.