Finance Business Partner

Robert Walters UK; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in the North West seeks a Finance Business Partner to enhance commercial awareness and drive financial performance. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced ERP systems and analytical skills to deliver insightful reports and support strategic decision-making in collaboration with various departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and process automation using ERP systems.
• Ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Capable of creating high-quality analysis relevant to various functions.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial analysis that supports commercial decisions and business performance.
• Lead initiatives for automating reporting processes.
• Collaborate with business partners to set clear financial targets and budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement

Financial analysis

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

My client, one of the leading manufacturing businesses in the North West, are looking to hire a commercially savvy Finance Business Partner to join their high calibre and friendly finance team.

This Finance Business Partner role is designed for someone who thrives on producing insightful financial analysis that directly influences commercial decisions and business performance.

As part of a knowledgeable FP&A team, you will be central to the development of automated financial reporting across the Group, utilising advanced ERP systems and reporting tools.

The position offers the chance to collaborate with colleagues from all departments, supporting the annual budgeting process and driving operational efficiency through process improvements.

What you'll do:

• Meet regularly with support services partners to build strong relationships that enhance business knowledge and foster increased commercial awareness.
• Work collaboratively with assigned business partners to understand departmental objectives and translate these into clear financial targets and budgets.
• Generate, analyse, and deliver standardised management reports for the Group, providing timely and insightful performance analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead initiatives within the FP&A team aimed at automating current processes and reporting by leveraging ERP systems and other digital tools, thereby promoting greater operational efficiency.
• Take ownership of building the annual budget for shared service departments, ensuring buy-in from key stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.
• Support the FP&A Manager with various ad hoc reporting requirements as needed by the business or Executive Committee, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with other finance team members to maintain a high-performing function that consistently delivers quality outputs.
• Ensure good relations and open communication channels with internal customers and team members across all departments.
• Contribute to the delivery of broader business objectives such as sustainability, cost management, service improvement, risk management, and safe working practices.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated experience in process improvements and reporting automation within a finance function, ideally using ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that enable you to interpret complex financial data clearly for non-financial audiences.
• Advanced analytical skills with confidence handling large datasets from multiple sources to produce meaningful insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications—especially Excel and PowerPoint—as well as hands-on experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality analysis or output that is relevant and accessible to recipients across different functions.
• Strong interpersonal skills that allow you to form dependable working relationships throughout the organisation.
• Experience of management accounting gained within a process manufacturing industry is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while managing competing priorities in a fast-evolving environment.

To apply to this fantastic opportunity, please get in touch today!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Chester

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Planning & Analysis

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Chester

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: 64IIJL-DF43EAA8

Date posted: 17 June 2025

Consultant: Isabel Evans

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