Finance Business Partner

inance Business Partner – Manufacturing

Location:

Client site, Ditton

Employment Type:

Hybrid, Permanent We are partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Business Partner – Manufacturing . This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team and play a key role in delivering strategic financial insight across a complex manufacturing environment. About the Role As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior operational leaders, providing high-quality financial analysis, performance insight, and challenge to support operational decision-making.

You’ll be instrumental in driving efficiency, strengthening controls, and enhancing cost transparency across the manufacturing function.

Key Responsibilities Partner with site leadership to analyse production performance, cost drivers, and key operational metrics Lead month-end close activities and variance analysis in SAP, ensuring accurate manufacturing cost reporting and inventory valuation Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, translating operational activity into robust financial targets Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance processes through data-driven analysis Influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams in a global environment Support and mentor other finance team members as needed About You You will be a confident communicator and strategic thinker with the ability to build strong relationships across operational and finance teams.

You will bring: A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong manufacturing finance and cost accounting experience Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills Experience in complex, multi-site or global environments Advanced SAP knowledge, particularly in manufacturing cost processes A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and passion for continuous improvement What’s on Offer Our client offers a highly competitive package, including:
Defined benefit pension scheme 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays Private medical insurance Access to share plans Cycle to work scheme Car leasing scheme Generous parental leave Retail benefits platform Free on-site parking Agile working policy