Finance Business Partner

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing business in the UK seeks a qualified Commercial Management Accountant. The role involves providing financial leadership to production units and delivering insightful analysis to support decision-making. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing finance, strong product costing skills, and be confident in using ERP systems. This position offers a salary up to £60,000 along with a hybrid working model and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000

Annual bonus scheme

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working – 1 day from home each week

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record in product costing, cost control and inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant manager and operational leads for financial guidance.
• Deliver insightful analysis and reporting for decision-making.
• Own accurate monthly reporting and core accounting processes.
• Lead annual budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Manufacturing finance experience

Product costing

Cost control

Inventory accounting

ERP systems (SAP)

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you a qualified accountant with hands-on experience in manufacturing finance?

We’re supporting a leading international manufacturing business in the search for a Commercial Management Accountant. The role will focus on providing financial leadership to the UK production unit while also offering oversight to a European site. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing background who thrives on partnering with operational teams and driving commercial insight.

You’ll be joining a truly global business, gaining wide exposure to cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting—an environment where you’ll be able to make a real impact.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000
• Annual bonus scheme
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working – 1 day from home each week
• A generous pension scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the plant manager and operational leads, providing clear financial guidance and challenge.
• Deliver insightful analysis and reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Review and interpret monthly results, trends and variances, offering practical recommendations.
• Take ownership of accurate monthly reporting and core accounting processes.
• Lead annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Maintain accurate product costings and inventory data across multiple sites.
• Manage and strengthen inventory controls, including cycle counts and asset safeguarding.
• Support capital investment planning and fixed asset management.

About You

• A fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Proven and recent experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record in product costing, cost control and inventory accounting.
• Confident using ERP systems (SAP experience would be an advantage).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong IT capability.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence, challenge and collaborate across functions.