Finance Business Partner

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Finance Business Partner to work in Coalville, specializing in manufacturing financial environments. The role involves producing monthly management accounts, controlling P&L, and preparing budgets.

With a salary of up to £60,000 plus £6,000 car allowance, the ideal candidate will have a CIMA, ACA, or ACCA qualification and substantial financial planning and analysis experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIMA, ACA, or ACCA certification.
• Strong experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.
• Manufacturing or operational finance experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis.
• Manage and control P&L and Balance Sheet for multiple entities.
• Prepare and deliver budgets and forecasts with high accuracy.

Skills

Financial planning

Analysis

Business partnering

Advanced Excel

Communication

Analytical capability

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems (including JDE)

Job description

Finance Business Partner Manufacturing (Coalville)

3 days on-site / 2 days remote Up to £60,000 + £6,000 car allowance

About the Job

I am an experienced Finance Business Partner specialising in manufacturing environments, providing accurate financial insight, cost control, and performance improvement. I work closely with operational and commercial teams to support decision-making, improve profitability, and ensure strong financial governance across multiple sites.

Duties

• Produce monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis and KPIs
• Manage and control P&L and Balance Sheet for multiple entities
• Prepare and deliver budgets and forecasts with a high degree of accuracy
• Analyse pricing and margins to support commercial decision-making
• Monitor and control capital expenditure, including project appraisal
• Lead regular on-site reviews with stakeholders and budget holders
• Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations to identify risks
• Implement and maintain financial controls across sites and departments
• Support internal and external audit requirements
• Partner with operations and sales teams to drive performance and cost control

Experience Required

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA)
• Strong experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering
• Manufacturing or operational finance experience (desirable)
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability
• Experience with ERP systems (including JDE) and reporting tools
• Strong understanding of pricing, margins, and cost drivers
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage deadlines effectively