Finance Business Partner

Location: Bamber Bridge

Finance Business Partner | Preston
£65,000 + bonus + bens
Permanent | On-site | Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE

Cherry Professional is recruiting a Finance Business Partner for a manufacturing sector business with an established operational site in the Preston area. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen reporting, support decision-making, and drive site performance.

The role
Extensive business partnering - working with the local leadership team to support operational stakeholders
Lead month-end close and deliver accurate, timely management reporting
Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with clear insight and recommendations
Support capex and spend tracking - driving decision support information
Improve process, controls and management information
Supporting the General Manager as the main finance head in the local management team
What we’re looking for
ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or Qualified By

Experience with strong, relevant experience
Solid experience in a site-based / operational finance role
Confident communicator with the credibility to influence stakeholders
Strong Excel and a proactive, improvement-led mindse
Must have manufacturing experience and ideally standard costing
What’s on offer
upto £65,000 base salary
Bonus + enhanced benefits package
Permanent, on-site opportunity with genuine visibility and impact

Ideal for candidates who’ve held roles such as:
Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, Company Accountant, Cost Accountant, Management Accountant.

Location:

Easily commutable from Lancaster, Blackpool, Blackburn, Burnley, Bolton, Rochdale, Southport, Liverpool.

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