Finance Business Partner

Make UK; Nechells; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Make UK is seeking a skilled Finance Business Partner to oversee financial support for various business units. The role demands expertise in financial modelling, scenario planning, and analysis of financial data. It offers flexible working conditions and a range of employee benefits, fostering a diverse workforce committed to supporting the manufacturing industry in the UK.

Benefits

Free parking

Meal service on site

No bank holiday/weekend work

Flexible hours

Health cover

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Life assurance

Qualifications

• 4-5 years PQE required.
• Experience in financial modelling and forecasting is essential.
• Experience dealing with annualized billing and deferred income is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Completion of month-end accounts with analysis of variances.
• Business partnering with non-financial stakeholders and financial insight provision.
• Preparation of Financial Models and scenario planning.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Forecasting

Analytical Skills

Commercial Awareness

Excel Skills

Education

ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant

Job description

Aston, Birmingham | Full-Time, Permanent | Hybrid Working

The Manufacturers’ Organisation | Make UK

Established in 1896, Make UK is the employee’s platform for all those in the Manufacturing industry. They champion and celebrate British Manufacturing and Manufacturers, bringing people together to build upon the evolution of a growing industry, providing a large range of support services to its members.

Make UK are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their organisation, overseeing and managing a portfolio of business units providing financial support to Make UK business heads and play a key role in the development of initiatives, including financial modelling, scenario planning a product costing.

Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities

• Completion of month end accounts and ensure underlying drivers for variances are understood and supported up with sound analysis.
• Management of accruals, prepayments & deferred income.
• Driving improvements to the accuracy of financial data including management accounts, forecasts & budgets.
• Partnering with Business Unit Head to produce quarterly forecasts and annual budgets.
• Developing and monitoring key financial performance indicators and disseminating appropriate financial information to managers.
• Business partnering with key non-financial stakeholders and the wider finance team and providing financial insight.
• Preparation of Financial Models, developing robust underlying assumptions and scenario planning.
• Supporting on the company’s year-end audit process.
• Leading on pricing activities including research and costing on new products, competitive analysis of existing products and reviewing pricing elements of tender proposals.

Requirements

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant, with 4-5 years PQE
• Demonstrable experience of financial modelling and forecasting.
• Experience in dealing with annualized billing and deferred income will be advantageous.
• Proven experience of business partnering with non-finance teams and driving performance will be advantageous.
• Commercial awareness to link operational activities to financial outcomes.
• Strong systems skills, good excel skills are essential along with ability to learn new systems and manipulate data.

With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow.

Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance.

We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration

Apply If this position interests you, and you would like to learn more or explore other available jobs that could also match your skill set, please apply today or email [e-mail]

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Bio

Make UK is a leading advocate for UK manufacturers, championing growth, innovation, and resilience in the sector. With a history spanning over 130 years, the organisation has supported businesses of all sizes, from ambitious start-ups to global industry leaders.Through campaigning, sector expertise, and a comprehensive range of business services, Make UK helps manufacturers navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Its extensive network fosters collaboration across regional and national communities, enabling businesses to share knowledge and drive industry progress.Make UK provides deep expertise in critical areas such as skills development, policy advocacy, and compliance. Its renowned apprenticeship training programs equip the next generation with the skills needed to support the sector’s future.Committed to shaping the landscape of UK manufacturing, Make UK continues to influence policy, support innovation, and empower businesses to thrive in an evolving industrial environment.