Finance Business Partner

Marks Sattin; Halifax; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin is engaged with a Halifax-based manufacturing business seeking a Finance Business Partner who can translate financial data into meaningful action and partner with production, operations, and senior leadership. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and central to the daily decision-making process.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or finalist) with a commercial mindset, capable of communicating with stakeholders at all levels and driving continuous

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or finalist with strong commercial acumen.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, FMCG, or similar operational environment.
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive mindset—spots opportunities, solves problems, and makes things better.

Responsibilities

• Business partnering with operational teams to improve cost efficiency, productivity, and margin.
• Ownership of monthly management reporting, forecasting, and KPI analysis.
• Supporting investment cases, capex planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Challenging assumptions and influencing decisions with data-driven insight.
• Driving financial understanding across non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or finalist

Job description

We’re working with a leading Halifax‑based manufacturing business with a reputation for quality, innovation, and long‑standing customer partnerships. As we continue to grow, we’re strengthening our finance capability and looking for a Finance Business Partner who can bring commercial insight, operational curiosity, and a genuine passion for driving performance.

The Role

You’ll partner closely with production, operations, supply chain, and senior leadership to translate financial data into meaningful action. This isn’t a back‑office reporting role- it’s hands‑on, fast‑paced, and central to how we make decisions every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Business partnering with operational teams to improve cost efficiency, productivity, and margin
• Ownership of monthly management reporting, forecasting, and KPI analysis
• Supporting investment cases, capex planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Challenging assumptions and influencing decisions with clear, data‑driven insight
• Driving financial understanding across non‑finance stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or finalist with strong commercial acumen
• Experience in manufacturing, production, FMCG, or a similar operational environment
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive mindset- someone who spots opportunities, solves problems, and makes things better

Why Join Us?

• A stable, growing Halifax business with a proud local heritage
• Real influence over operational and strategic decisions
• A collaborative culture where finance is valued, visible, and respected
• Competitive salary, benefits, and genuine progression opportunities