Finance Business Partner

ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing organization in London is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to oversee financial operations at its Northamptonshire site. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA or ACCA) and have a background in manufacturing, with strong skills in cost control and commercial awareness. This site-based role includes flexible hours, a generous pension contribution, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous employer pension contribution

32 days of holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in the food industry.
• Ability to partner effectively with production teams.
• Strong skills in variance analysis of materials and labour.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly accounts and lead year-end reporting.
• Analyze variances in materials, labor, and stock.
• Manage capital expenditure reporting and post-project evaluations.
• Lead forecasting and budgeting cycles across departments.

Skills

Cost control

Financial analysis

Commercial awareness

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Fully qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Your new company: A well-established and growing manufacturing organisation, with deep roots in the food production sector, is seeking an experienced and commercially-minded Finance Business Partner to oversee financial operations at its Northamptonshire site. This business prides itself on quality, innovation, and strong partnerships within the FMCG industry.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly accounts and lead year-end reporting


• Analyse variances in materials, labour, and stock; support cost control initiatives


• Partner with production, supporting them to understand their financial figures


• Manage capital expenditure reporting and post-project evaluations


• Partner on the financial planning of new product development


• Lead forecasting and budgeting cycles across departments


• Maintain and reconcile stock accounts and fixed assets

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA)


• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting (food industry preferred)


• Good experience in cost control and labour cost analysis


• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to partner effectively with production


• Advanced Excel skills with experience working on ERP systems

Benefits

This site-based role is offered by a company that provides a well-rounded and rewarding benefits package. You'll enjoy flexible working hours, a generous employer pension contribution, and 32 days of holiday (inclusive of statutory leave), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days.

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