Finance Business Partner

Sharp Consultancy; Colne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support financial planning and reporting for manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will partner with management to analyze cost variances, enhance performance, and develop Power BI dashboards. A CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualification is preferred, along with experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems.
• Knowledge of UK statutory accounting, VAT, and direct tax.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior manufacturing management to enhance performance.
• Support stock and inventory management across the UK team.
• Develop Power BI reporting for production and operational insights.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Financial Planning

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Education

CIMA / ACCA / ACA Qualification

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Power BI

Job description

We’re working exclusively with a leading manufacturing group to recruit a Finance Business Partner. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting both the manufacturing site and senior leadership—driving improved reporting, strengthening standard costing processes, developing Power BI dashboards, and supporting financial planning across UK operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with senior manufacturing management to enhance performance.

• Analysing cost variances and recommending corrective actions.

• Supporting stock and inventory management across the UK team.

• Leading financial planning and forecasting for both manufacturing and UK sales.

• Reviewing and improving standard costing methodologies.

• Implementing a KPI-driven controlling framework for the factory.

• Developing Power BI reporting for production and operational insights.

• Assisting with month-end close for three UK subsidiaries and group reporting.

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience:

• CIMA / ACCA / ACA Qualification (or actively studying).

• Experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems.

• Advanced Excel capability and experience with Power BI or similar tools.

• Strong analytical ability, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of UK statutory accounting, VAT, and direct tax.

• Confidence working within a matrix organisational structure.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.