Finance Business Partner

Michael Page; Bradford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Finance Business Partner for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Bradford. You will provide commercial financial insight to operational leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Fully qualified finance professional (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong stakeholder management, able to hit the ground running and support budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cost optimisation.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified finance professional (ACA/ACCA or CIMA).
• Available immediately or at very short notice.
• Experienced interim/contract finance professional with ability to quickly understand new businesses.
• Strong business partner with the confidence to influence and challenge stakeholders.
• Experience in operationally focused organisations.
• Manufacturing, FMCG, retail, supply chain or production-led exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial and commercial performance.
• Provide analysis of costs, margins and key business drivers.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost optimisation.
• Interpret financial data and translate into actionable recommendations.
• Support decision-making through financial modelling and analysis.
• Build relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Join a well-established manufacturing business on a 6-month fixed term contract as a Finance Business Partner, providing commercial insight and financial support to operational leaders in a fast-paced environment.

Client Details

Our client is a well established and fast paced manufacturing business with a significant operational footprint. Operating within a complex, high volume environment, they are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to provide commercial insight and support operational decision making during a period of continued activity and change.

Description

Working closely with key stakeholders across operations, production and leadership teams, you will provide financial insight, challenge and support to drive performance and decision-making.

Responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with operational leaders to improve financial and commercial performance.
• Providing meaningful analysis of costs, margins and key business drivers.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting processes.
• Identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost optimisation.
• Interpreting financial data and translating it into actionable recommendations.
• Supporting decision-making through robust financial modelling and analysis.
• Building strong relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Profile

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running from day one and bring credibility within a complex operational environment.

You will be:

• Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Available immediately or at very short notice.
• An experienced interim or contract finance professional with a proven ability to quickly understand new businesses.
• A strong business partner with the confidence to influence and challenge stakeholders.
• Experienced within operationally focused organisations.
• Previous exposure to manufacturing, FMCG, retail, supply chain or production-led environments would be highly advantageous.
• Commercially astute with a pragmatic and hands-on approach.

Job Offer

• 6 month fixed-term contract.
• Bradford-based role with a full-time on-site presence (5 days per week).
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a highly visible Finance Business Partner position.
• Salary circa £55,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.
• Quick start available.