Finance Business Partner

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company based in England is looking for a Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner to drive performance and profitability. The role involves managing costing methods, forecasting, and providing insights to support strategic decisions. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in manufacturing finance, advanced Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position is hybrid with a salary of up to £50,000 plus a bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Management Accountant, Cost Accountant, or Finance Business Partner in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of costing principles and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end processes accurately and on time.
• Manage costing methods and stock controls to support decisions.
• Review and explain manufacturing cost variances promptly.
• Collaborate across departments to strengthen financial visibility.

Skills

Costing principles

Stock control

Advanced Excel skills

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Education

Professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA)

Job description

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT / FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

CHESHIRE EAST (HYBRID) – UP TO £50,000 + BONUS SCHEME

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're working with a rapidly growing manufacturing business. They’re scaling fast and need a strong Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner to help drive performance and profitability.

As the Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner you report directly to the Head of Finance and work closely with operational teams. Your focus will be on understanding production costs, improving pricing consistency, analysing product profitability and identifying efficiencies that boost margins.

You'll also support forecasting and resource planning, build financial models to guide product strategy and provide clear insights to help senior leadership make informed decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business with future progression potential.

THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT/FBP ROLE

• Complete month‑end processes accurately and on time.
• Manage costing methods and stock controls to support daily and strategic decisions.
• Review and explain manufacturing cost variances promptly.
• Provide regular stock and cost analysis updates.
• Collaborate across departments to strengthen financial visibility and control.
• Drive performance improvements across the site.
• Act as the link between finance, operations and commercial teams.
• Implement and maintain robust costing systems to highlight returns.
• Monitor quality, demand and stock levels, challenge anomalies.
• Support managers in understanding financial impacts of operational decisions.
• Deliver clear, actionable reports using internal systems and data analysis.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience as a Management Accountant, Cost Accountant, Finance Business Partner or similar within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of costing principles, stock control, bills of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge non‑finance stakeholders.
• Professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA) preferred but not essential.

TO APPLY

Please send your CV for the Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner role via the advert for consideration.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.