Finance Business Partner

Howdens Joinery Brunswick; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade kitchen supplier is seeking a Finance Business Partner for their Supply Finance team in East Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, be a qualified or part-qualified Accountant, and excel in stakeholder engagement. This permanent role offers competitive salary and benefits, including a company bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and up to 15% annual company bonus

Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)

25 days holiday + bank holidays with option to buy additional days

Free lunches at onsite canteen

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Deliver accurate and timely reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Ability to communicate with Finance and Non-Finance personnel.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Business Partner with Site Manager and Operations Managers.
• Complete period end journals for manufacturing cost centres.
• Prepare operational budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving

Strong Excel skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Howdens Joinery, the UK's number one Trade Kitchen supplier is looking for a Finance Business Partner, to join our Supply Finance team, due to an internal promotion.

Supporting Manufacturing, you will be a key member of the Manufacturing Finance team, in a permanent role, based at our site in Howden, East Yorkshire.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Finance Manager and supporting a fast-moving and changing manufacturing environment, you will be a confident business partner, who will build credible working relationships with Site Management, Operations Managers and Maintenance and Engineering teams to problem solve and find solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills to play a key role in our organisation through world-class service, as part of the UKs number-one Trade Kitchen Supplier.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary and up to 15% annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
• Staff Discount
• Free lunches at our onsite canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
  
  

What will I be doing?

• Business Partner with Site Manager, Operations Managers and the Engineering and Maintenance Teams, proactively highlighting any budget risks or opportunities.
• Responsibility for the manufacturing cost centres - complete period end journals to ensure the P&L is accurate, act as the key contact and support for the managers by providing accurate, timely, user- friendly reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Review, analyse and issue weekly flash reports for labour and material usage for the manufacturing site.
• Prepare operational budgets & forecasts for manufacturing cost centres, with detailed explanation of key drivers.
• Product costing including the preparation of cost estimates, as well as maintaining the standard product costs within SAP.
• Providing Training to ensure financial awareness on the Manufacturing sites.
• Taking an active role in project work to support business decisions engaging with stakeholders across the manufacturing function.
  
  

What are we looking for?

• A Qualified or final year part-qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver the narrative and communicate with Finance and Non-Finance.
• Exceptional relationship builder with strong stakeholder engagement capability.
• Strong Excel and IT skills
  
  

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UKs leading trade kitchen supplier, offering thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware through over 900 depots in the UK and Europe. Trusted by over 460,000 trade professionals, we generate around £2.3bn in annual sales and have ambitious growth plans.

Despite our scale, we remain a local business with traditional values. As a British manufacturer, we are committed to creating value for our customers, communities, suppliers, investors, and our people. With a strong entrepreneurial culture, competitive pay, career development, and recognition, its no surprise were ranked among the UKs Top 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How To Apply

Were building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then were keen to hear from you.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

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