Finance Business Partner

Morson Edge; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced composites manufacturer in Banbury is looking for a skilled Finance Business Partner on a 6-month hybrid contract. The candidate will support a GBP30m+ business by providing financial analysis to aid decision-making and fostering a continuous improvement culture. Essential skills include post-qualified accounting experience, commercial acumen, and advanced Excel proficiency. The role involves collaboration across functions, driving process improvements, and coaching finance analysts. Strong decision-making skills and adaptability are a must.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience in accounting qualifications.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience developing investment/business cases.
• Background knowledge in manufacturing or engineering is essential.
• Proven experience in business partnering with senior leadership.
• Advanced analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• High proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong decision-making ability and adaptability to change.
• Ability to work onsite in Banbury four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end activities and report actual performance against forecast.
• Prepare site forecasts and annual budgets.
• Provide financial insights for effective leadership decisions.
• Challenge the business on commitments and growth initiatives.
• Build robust business cases for strategic programs.
• Deliver financial reporting packs for leadership review.

Skills

Post-qualified experience (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Commercial acumen

Investment/business case development

Manufacturing or engineering background

Business partnering experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

MS Office proficiency (Excel)

Communication and influencing skills

Resilience and proactive approach

Decision-making ability

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

Finance Business Partner Banbury

Contract: 6–month contract – perm options could be available for the right candidate

Rate: GBP30 GBP45 per hour

Hours: Full–time
Working Pattern: Hybrid 4 days onsite in Banbury per week

Business Unit: Advanced Composites Manufacturing

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a key role supporting a GBP30m+ advanced composites manufacturing business. The Finance Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor to the Banbury leadership team, providing timely and insightful financial analysis to support decision–making, maximise returns, and build a cost–conscious, continuous–improvement culture.

The organisation specialises in the development and production of advanced composite materials and components for high–technology industries. This is a fast–paced, innovative environment where strong financial partnership is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Leadership Support

• Lead month–end activities, reporting actual performance vs. forecast, budget, and long–range plan with clear analysis and commentary

• Prepare site forecasts, annual budgets, and strategic financial plans

• Provide financial insight and analysis to support effective leadership decisions

• Challenge the business to deliver against commitments and support growth initiatives

• Build robust business cases for key strategic programmes, challenging assumptions where needed

• Prepare and deliver financial reporting packs for leadership review

Financial Control & Governance

• Maintain a strong financial control environment in line with company policies and relevant accounting standards

• Support preparation of capital investment cases and provide financial challenge

• Coordinate internal and external audit activity for the Banbury Finance team

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Collaborate across functions to drive improvements and promote best practice

• Actively contribute to CI and Lean initiatives

• Promote a continuous–improvement mindset across the site

Team Development & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coach and develop Finance Analysts to build wider team capability

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring leaders are fully informed and supported

• Contribute to the delivery of Finance for Non–Finance training across the site

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills

• Significant post–qualified experience (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

• Strong commercial acumen and experience developing investment/business cases

• Background in manufacturing or engineering

• Proven business partnering experience with senior leadership

• Advanced analytical and problem–solving skills

• High proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• Resilient, proactive, and hands–on approach

• Strong decision–making ability and adaptability

• Ability to work onsite in Banbury four days per week

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant GAAP and internal control frameworks

• Experience with SAP, HFM, or similar financial systems