Finance Business Partner

Wade Macdonald; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance relationships across teams and support business growth. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with 3-5 years of experience in finance, promoting operational efficiency. The role offers a competitive salary between £60,000-£70,000 and a hybrid work model, providing opportunities for progression and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in a broad financial role.
• Experience in a manufacturing or similarly commercial industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key finance representative for the region.
• Support proactive planning efforts to reduce risk.
• Drive consistent, informed business decisions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial finance

SAP

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified accountant or finalist

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Location: Midlands (Hybrid)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000

About the Client

This opportunity is with a respected organisation in the Manufacturing sector. They believe in empowering their employees with the tools and trust they need to make impactful decisions, fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.

About the Job

As the regional Finance Business Partner, you’ll be the face of finance across your area — building strong relationships with key teams and stakeholders, supporting business growth, and driving operational efficiency. This is a commercially focused role with plenty of variety, responsibility, and opportunity to make an impact.

Duties will include:

• Acting as a key finance representative for the region, working closely with operational and leadership teams
• Supporting proactive planning efforts to reduce risk, optimise stock levels, and maximise margins
• Driving consistent, informed business decisions aligned with strategic goals
• Reviewing business performance and identifying risks or variances against targets
• Ensuring robust business controls are in place and adhered to
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes across the region
• Overseeing a broad range of financial performance areas including revenue, fixed costs, debt levels, and quote approvals

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified accountant or finalist with 3–5 years’ experience in a broad financial role, ideally with previous exposure to commercial finance and business partnering. You’ll bring strong stakeholder management skills, confidence in communicating at all levels, and a hands-on approach. Experience in a manufacturing or similarly commercial industry, along with SAP and advanced Excel skills, would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

You’ll join an organisation that values integrity, open communication, and professional development. The role offers a hybrid working model, the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders, and real scope for progression — whether into leadership or broader commercial responsibilities.