£55,000 – £65,000 DOE | Full-Time | Plymouth
Company Overview:
An established and highly respected manufacturing business is seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join its operations finance team. Operating across multiple production sites, the organisation is recognised for delivering high-quality products within a fast-paced and evolving manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and strategic financial insight.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Financial Controller, as the Finance Business Partner, you will play a key part in supporting operational leadership teams to achieve financial and commercial objectives. Working closely with senior stakeholders across manufacturing and operations, the successful candidate will provide meaningful financial analysis, performance reporting, and insight to help drive efficiencies and business improvements across multiple sites.
Responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner:
- Partner with operational teams to support financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and manufacturing plans
- Produce and analyse management information, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
- Support month-end processes and management accounts preparation across operational sites
- Drive process improvement initiatives and develop insightful reporting using Power BI and other financial tools
Requirements of the Finance Business Partner:
- Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant, or qualified by experience
- Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is essential
- Strong analytical skills with experience using Power BI to create dashboards and visual reporting
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across finance and operations
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package dependent on experience
- Opportunity to work closely with senior operational leadership teams
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Exposure to multi-site manufacturing operations
- Opportunity to contribute to strategic business improvement initiatives
- Career development within a well-established organisation
If you are a commercially focused finance professional looking to make a tangible impact within a manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.
Note on Sponsorship:
We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
Recruitment Consultant: Matt Wicks
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