Finance Business Partner

Morgan Ryder; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing organization in Greater London is seeking a driven Finance Business Partner to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong manufacturing finance expertise, be CIMA/ACCA qualified, and be capable of influencing stakeholders. Key responsibilities include standard costing, inventory management, and providing finance business partnering to various teams. The role offers a competitive salary of circa £48,000, hybrid working, and several employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Buy annual leave scheme

Death in service benefit

Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Strong finance experience gained in manufacturing.
• Confident partnering with non-finance teams.
• Flexible and proactive with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead standard costing and inventory management.
• Provide finance business partnering to operations.
• Deliver clear reporting on stock and margins.

Skills

Manufacturing finance expertise

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Education

CIMA / ACCA qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic and evolving manufacturing organisation. This role plays a pivotal part in driving financial performance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting informed decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance expertise, a deep understanding of standard costing, and the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels.

The Role

You will act as a key link between finance, commercial and operational teams, providing insight, transparency and control around manufacturing performance. With ownership of standard costing, inventory management, and financial reporting, you will support strategic initiatives, shape day‑to‑day decisions, and champion financial awareness across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities as Finance Business Partner

• Lead standard costing, inventory management and analysis of manufacturing variances
• Provide finance business partnering to operations and commercial teams
• Review BOMs, routings, stock provisions and product profitability
• Deliver clear reporting on stock, margins, variances and working capital
• Maintain and improve management reporting, forecasting and budgeting
• Build costing models for new products and support investment decisions
• Conduct data analysis using ERP / BI systems and communicate insights clearly
• Manage month‑end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and audit support
• Assist with cashflow forecasting, R&D cost reporting and hedging processes
• Support financial understanding across the business and influence key decisions

The Successful Candidate

• Strong finance experience gained in manufacturing
• CIMA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Confident partnering with non-finance teams and challenging where needed
• Flexible, proactive and able to manage competing priorities

On Offer

• A salary circa £48,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Buy annual leave scheme
• Death in service
• Discount scheme

Professional Development

Interested? To apply, please follow the link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.

Our Commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.