Finance Business Partner

The CFO HQ; Leyland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 hour working week

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Aviva pension scheme

Medical scheme including dental & opt.

Professional qualifications support

Job summary

Leyland Trucks is hiring a Finance Business Partner to work with Purchasing and supply chain stakeholders, driving cost performance and forecast accuracy. You will analyze variances, develop robust business cases and support continuous improvement across finance processes.

The role offers scope to influence reporting, controls and technology, with opportunities for professional development within a globally recognised manufacturing organisation.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification and degree required.
• Strong analytical, numerical and commercial awareness with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner supply chain functions to support performance targets and cost improvements.
• Forecast and report purchase price variances and cost movements; provide robust business cases.
• Align global reporting assumptions and maintain consistency across the reporting base.

Skills

Accounting Knowledge

Commercial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Accounting qualification

Degree

Tools

Oracle

MS Office

Job description

### Job Description* Permanent* PR26, Farington, Lancashire* Posted 10 hours ago* £45,000 – £58,000 per annum + BenefitsWebsite**CV-Library**Finance Business PartnerJoin a collaborative finance team in a commercially focused role partnering Purchasing and supply chain stakeholders to improve cost performance, forecasting and decision-making. Candidates should bring an accounting qualification, a degree and previous finance experience.If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Commercial Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Finance Analyst, Commercial Finance Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Cost Accountant, Financial AnalystBenefits include 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, comprehensive medical cover, pension provision and support for professional qualifications.SALARY: £45,000 to £58,000 per annum (depending on experience) + BenefitsLOCATION: Leyland, Lancashire, North West EnglandJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week### JOB OVERVIEWThis is an opportunity to influence commercial decisions and help improve cost performance across purchasing and supply chain activity.Working closely with operational stakeholders, the Finance Business Partner will provide clear analysis of purchase price variances, forecast cost movements and support robust business cases.The Finance Business Partner will align reporting assumptions with global colleagues while strengthening processes, controls and technology.With scope to drive compliance, sustainability reporting and continuous improvement, the Finance Business Partner will make a visible contribution across the wider finance team.ABOUT USAs part of PACCAR, a global leader in the design and manufacture of premium trucks, Leyland Trucks is one of Britain's most respected and innovative manufacturing businesses.Why Join Leyland Trucks?At Leyland Trucks, you'll be joining an organisation that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.We offer:A collaborative and supportive culture where your ideas matterOpportunities to lead improvement projects that make a real business impactOngoing professional development and career progressionExposure to a wide range of operational and logistics challengesThe opportunity to work within a globally recognised manufacturing organisationAPPLY TODAYReady to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.### DUTIES* Your duties as the Finance Business Partner include:* Business Partnering and Performance: Partner supply chain functions to support performance targets, process efficiency and cost improvements* Purchase Price Variance Forecasting and Reporting: Forecast and report purchase price variances, including reconciliation and analysis* Global Reporting Alignment: Work with global colleagues to maintain consistency in reporting and forecast assumptions across the supply base* Process, Controls and Technology Improvement: Develop processes, controls and technology to improve the efficiency and relevance of material purchase pricing activities* Compliance and Sustainability Reporting: Drive compliance and supply chain sustainability reporting* Wider Finance Support: Deliver ad hoc reporting and support the wider Finance team as required### ABOUT YOUESSENTIALAccounting qualification and degreePrevious experience in a finance-related roleHigh level of commercial, analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detailStrong influencing skills and the ability to compile robust business casesStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing prioritiesGood verbal and written communication skillsDESIRABLEAdvanced Microsoft Office and Oracle skillsOUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIONAt Leyland Trucks, we believe diverse teams build stronger businesses. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and develop their careers. We are proud supporters of the PACCAR Women's Association and actively promote greater diversity across our workforce and the wider industry.### BENEFITS* 37 hour working week* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays* Aviva Defined Contribution Master Trust Pension* Comprehensive medical scheme including dental, optical and outpatient cover* Extensive learning, development and training opportunities* Support for professional qualifications and career advancement* Professional, innovative and safe working environment with significant responsibility and autonomy* NO AGENCIES PLEASE### HOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.JOB REF: AWDO-P15302This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Leyland TrucksAWD-IN-SPJ