Finance Business Partner

GetRecruited UK Ltd; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business is seeking a Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner to enhance performance and profitability. You'll report to the Head of Finance and collaborate with teams for insightful financial strategies. The ideal candidate has experience in management accounting within manufacturing, strong costing knowledge, and advanced data analysis skills. A hybrid working model is offered with a salary up to £50,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Management Accounting within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of costing principles and manufacturing processes.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end processes accurately.
• Manage costing methods and support strategic decisions.
• Provide regular stock and cost analysis updates.
• Collaborate to strengthen financial visibility and control.
• Deliver clear, actionable reports using data analysis.

Skills

Management Accounting

Cost Accounting

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Excel

Education

Professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA)

Job description

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT/FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

CHESHIRE EAST (HYBRID)

UP TO £50,000 + BONUS SCHEME

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're working with a rapidly growing manufacturing business. They’re scaling fast and need a strong Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner to help drive performance and profitability.

ROLE

As the Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner, you’ll report directly to the Head of Finance and work closely with operational teams. Your focus will be on understanding production costs, improving pricing consistency, analysing product profitability, and identifying efficiencies that boost margins.

You’ll also support forecasting and resource planning, build financial models to guide product strategy, and provide clear insights to help senior leadership make informed decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business with the opportunity for future progression!

THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT/FBP ROLE

• Complete month-end processes accurately and on time.
• Manage costing methods and stock controls to support daily and strategic decisions.
• Review and explain manufacturing cost variances promptly.
• Provide regular stock and cost analysis updates.
• Collaborate across departments to strengthen financial visibility and control.
• Drive performance improvements across the site.
• Act as the link between finance, operations, and commercial teams.
• Implement and maintain robust costing systems to highlight returns.
• Monitor quality, demand, and stock levels, challenge anomalies.
• Support managers in understanding financial impacts of operational decisions.
• Deliver clear, actionable reports using internal systems and data analysis.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience as a Management Accountant, Cost Accountant, Finance Business Partner or similar within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of costing principles, stock control, bills of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge non-finance stakeholders.
• Professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA) preferred but not essential.

TO APPLY

Please send your CV for the Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner role via the advert for consideration.

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