Finance Business Partner

Leyland Trucks / DAF a PACCAR; Caistor; In loco; GBP 45.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

37 hour working week

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension provision (Aviva DC Master)

Comprehensive medical scheme (dental/ó

Descrizione del lavoro

Leyland Trucks, part of PACCAR, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to collaborate with Purchasing and supply chain teams to improve cost performance and forecasting accuracy. You will provide clear analysis of variances, support robust business cases, and align reporting with global colleagues.

The role offers a structured career path within a global manufacturing business, with emphasis on commercial insight, process improvement and professional development.

Competenze

• Accounting qualification and degree is essential.
• Previous experience in a finance-related role is essential.
• High level of commercial, analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong influencing and business case presentation abilities.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Mansioni

• Partner supply chain functions to support performance targets and cost improvements.
• Forecast and report purchase price variances and cost movements.
• Align reporting assumptions with global colleagues across the supply base.
• Develop processes, controls and technology to improve price accuracy and efficiency.
• Drive compliance and sustainability reporting within the supply chain area.
• Deliver ad hoc reporting and support the wider Finance team.

Conoscenze

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Verbal & written communication

Formazione

Accounting qualification

Degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Descrizione del lavoro

Finance Business Partner

Join a collaborative finance team in a commercially focused role partnering Purchasing and supply chain stakeholders to improve cost performance, forecasting and decision-making. Candidates should bring an accounting qualification, a degree and previous finance experience.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Commercial Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Finance Analyst, Commercial Finance Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst

Benefits include 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, comprehensive medical cover, pension provision and support for professional qualifications.

SALARY: £45,000 to £58,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Leyland, Lancashire, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an opportunity to influence commercial decisions and help improve cost performance across purchasing and supply chain activity. Working closely with operational stakeholders, the Finance Business Partner will provide clear analysis of purchase price variances, forecast cost movements and support robust business cases. The Finance Business Partner will align reporting assumptions with global colleagues while strengthening processes, controls and technology. With scope to drive compliance, sustainability reporting and continuous improvement, the Finance Business Partner will make a visible contribution across the wider finance team.

ABOUT US

As part of PACCAR, a global leader in the design and manufacture of premium trucks, Leyland Trucks is one of Britain's most respected and innovative manufacturing businesses.

Why Join Leyland Trucks?

• A collaborative and supportive culture where your ideas matter
• Opportunities to lead improvement projects that make a real business impact
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Exposure to a wide range of operational and logistics challenges
• The opportunity to work within a globally recognised manufacturing organisation

DUTIES

Your duties as the Finance Business Partner include:

• Business Partnering and Performance: Partner supply chain functions to support performance targets, process efficiency and cost improvements
• Purchase Price Variance Forecasting and Reporting: Forecast and report purchase price variances, including reconciliation and analysis
• Global Reporting Alignment: Work with global colleagues to maintain consistency in reporting and forecast assumptions across the supply base
• Process, Controls and Technology Improvement: Develop processes, controls and technology to improve the efficiency and relevance of material purchase pricing activities
• Compliance and Sustainability Reporting: Drive compliance and supply chain sustainability reporting
• Wider Finance Support: Deliver ad hoc reporting and support the wider Finance team as required

ABOUT YOU

ESSENTIAL

• Accounting qualification and degree
• Previous experience in a finance-related role
• High level of commercial, analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to compile robust business cases
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Good verbal and written communication skills

DESIRABLE

• Advanced Microsoft Office and Oracle skills

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION

At Leyland Trucks, we believe diverse teams build stronger businesses. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and develop their careers. We are proud supporters of the PACCAR Women's Association and actively promote greater diversity across our workforce and the wider industry.

BENEFITS

• 37 hour working week
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Aviva Defined Contribution Master Trust Pension
• Comprehensive medical scheme including dental, optical and outpatient cover
• Extensive learning, development and training opportunities
• Support for professional qualifications and career advancement
• Professional, innovative and safe working environment with significant responsibility and autonomy