Finance Business Partner

Yolk Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international organization is seeking a Business Unit Controller to join their finance team. This role offers the opportunity to drive performance improvements and contribute to strategic initiatives within the company. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in financial reporting tools like SAP. This position promises a supportive environment and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing development opportunities

Supportive and professional team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in a manufacturing or commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Deliver timely financial reporting and insights.
• Evaluate business cases for operational investments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a passion for driving performance? We're seeking a talented Business Unit Controller to join a dynamic and collaborative finance team within a leading international organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to both recurring financial processes and strategic project–based initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the central controlling teams in delivering robust annual budgets and quarterly forecasts across all business units, aligning with company financial goals.
• Collaborate with local business and operational managers to identify and assess improvement projects for inclusion in budget assumptions, validating business cases and ROI.
• Deliver timely and insightful financial reporting to local and central teams, highlighting performance against targets and flagging risks proactively.
• Act as a business partner, challenging operational performance and supporting management with actionable insights to achieve financial objectives.
• Evaluate business cases for operational investments and performance improvement projects, ensuring assumptions and outcomes are critically assessed.
• Perform financial controlling duties across various categories: recurring costs, inventory, non–recurring costs, and capital expenditures related to jigs/tools (as required).

About You

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred) with a minimum of 2 years post–qualification experience in a manufacturing or commercial environment.
• Experienced in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across multiple countries and levels.
• Positive, proactive mindset and a team player who thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency.

What's in It for You?

• A varied and engaging role within a supportive and professional team.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful change and drive performance improvements across a global business.
• Ongoing development opportunities in a collaborative and forward–thinking environment