Finance Business Partner

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in finance recruitment is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a flagship site in the United Kingdom. The role involves partnering with senior teams to provide commercial insights, leading budgeting and performance reviews, and supporting core finance processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be qualified or finalizing their qualifications, preferably with experience in manufacturing or FMCG. Competitive salary up to £60,000 and significant development opportunities await the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong development opportunities

Clear progression paths

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing, FMCG or operational finance environment.
• Ability to influence senior operational teams and key decisions.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior operational teams and influence key decisions.
• Provide clear commercial insight and challenge assumptions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance reviews.
• Support manufacturing finance processes like costs and variances.
• Evaluate and support capital investment projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Commercial insight

Education

Qualified or finalist (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Wissington (West Norfolk) Up to £60,000 + benefits Hybrid (3-4 days onsite)

We are supporting a major global manufacturing group in hiring a Finance Business Partner for their flagship Wissington site.

This is a high-visibility, commercially focused role at the heart of a complex, fast-moving manufacturing operation. You'll work closely with production, engineering and operational leaders - turning data into insight, shaping decisions and driving performance.

What you'll do:

• Partner with senior operational teams and influence key decisions
• Provide clear commercial insight and challenge assumptions
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance reviews
• Support core manufacturing finance processes (costs, stock, variances, works orders)
• Evaluate and support capital investment projects

About you:

• Qualified or finalist (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or operational finance
• Strong communicator with excellent analytical skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on site environment

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary between £50,000-£60,000 per annum
• Flagship UK site offering significant visibility and complexity
• Strong development opportunities across both site and wider group
• Clear progression into senior finance or broader commercial roles

To apply or discuss confidentially, contact Tom Kierman at KennedyPearce Consulting.

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