Finance Business Partner

CMA Recruitment Group; Bosham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

1 day from home

On-site parking

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is assisting a respected family-owned manufacturing business in Chichester, West Sussex, with a temporary Finance Business Partner role for at least three months. You will deliver financial insights, lead budgeting and forecasting, and partner with operations to drive cost efficiency and growth while ensuring robust controls.

The ideal candidate holds ACA/CIMA/ACCA or is studying, has manufacturing-based management accounting experience, strong cost management skills, ERP

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification or studying towards ACA, CIMA, ACCA.
• Experience in management accounting within manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong expertise in cost management, including standard costing, variance analysis and inventory valuation.
• Proficient with ERP systems (SAP, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills.
• Able to translate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders with clarity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive financial insights and management reports across the group.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes aligned with growth.
• Collaborate with operational teams to optimise costs and support business development.
• Maintain robust financial controls and drive systems enhancements for data accuracy and compliance.
• Act as a key partner in driving continuous improvement and financial excellence.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost management

Variance analysis

Inventory valuation

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA / CIMA / ACCA in progress

Tools

SAP

Sage

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Join an esteemed family-owned manufacturing business based in Chichester, West Sussex. Recognised for its strong values, innovative growth, and commitment to sustainability, the company offers a dynamic environment where ambition meets tradition. Alongside a supportive culture, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements and competitive holiday allowances. This is a great temporary opportunity for at least three months to help them bridge some change that is being undertaken.

What will the Finance Business Partner role involve?

• Deliver comprehensive financial insights and management reports that empower strategic decision-making across the group
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes aligned with company growth ambitions
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to optimise costs, improve efficiencies, and support business development initiatives
• Maintain robust financial controls and systems enhancements to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance
• Act as a key partner in driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of financial excellence throughout the organisation

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Business Partner vacancy:

• Hold a professional accounting qualification or be studying towards ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Experience in management accounting within manufacturing or production environments
• Strong expertise in cost management, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
• Proficient with ERP systems (such as SAP, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communicator, capable of translating complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders with clarity and insight

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Business Partner:

• Flexible working hours with the opportunity to work 1 day from home
• On-site parking facilities available
• Commitment to sustainability and professional development, fostering a supportive, innovative environment
• Salary dependent on experience