Finance Business Partner

AUTAJON GROUP; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid

35 days holiday

Job summary

AUTAJON GROUP is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support UK site Directors with strategic and operational decision-making. You will provide reliable insights through industrial and commercial performance management, driving profitability and data accuracy across the value chain.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in Controlling/FP&A, strong Excel skills, and experience in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Controlling, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting operational management and plant leadership teams.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, margin analysis and cost accounting.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; BI experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Budget Management and rolling forecasts to guide decisions.
• Prepare business forecasts in line with Group and site strategy.
• Analyse costs, cost center structures, financial results and trends.
• Update hourly rates and costing parameters.
• Conduct Actual Performance Analysis and explain variances.
• Develop profitability indicators and conduct weekly reviews with Operations.
• Monitor group KPIs and site-specific indicators for performance.
• Support commercial tender processes and operational decision-making.
• Participate in Capital Expenditure and investment management analyses.
• Contribute to ERP implementation and group-wide projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related subject

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Autajon is a family-owned industrial group, where each employee is a "Connected Entrepreneur".

Well-established in the Luxury Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Wines & Spirits and Confectionery & Specialties markets, we are broadening our international presence by integrating locally-active sites that share our DNA. Together, we are committed to supporting our customers by providing them with high-performance, sustainable services in the world of cases, labels, boxes and point-of-sale displays.

With more than 50 years of know-how, we create customized, innovative solutions that are always responsive to environmental and social issues. We employ more than 4,000 people across 41 human-scale sites, who contribute to generate sales of 800 millions euros.

Authentic, sharing common values, we recruit individuals who are looking for a personal and collective adventure.

Responsibilities

The Finance Business Partner (industrial controller) supports site Directors in strategic and operational decision‑making. They provide up‑to‑date and reliable information through industrial and commercial performance management tools. Working closely with operational teams, the industrial controller delivers analysis of the value chain with the objective of continuously improving site profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Management
• Rolling Forecast
• Prepare business forecasts in line with Group and site strategy
• Analyse costs, cost center structures, financial results, and performance trends
• Update hourly rates and costing parameters
• Actual Performance Analysis
• Identify and explain significant variances between actual performance and forecasts using predefined bridge analyses
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability
• Summarise, challenge assumptions where appropriate, and communicate insights to management
• Industrial Controlling
• Develop and implement profitability indicators and conduct weekly performance reviews with Operations teams
• Monitor industrial performance through Group KPIs and site‑specific indicators
• Ensure proper application of Group and site procedures and standards
• Support commercial teams in tender processes and assist operational managers in business decision‑making
• Capital Expenditure & Investment Management
• Participate in investment projects from the earliest stages
• Prepare decision‑support documentation, including technology/machine selection analyses and ROI assessments
• Monitor investment performance and present post‑implementation reviews ("post‑mortem" analyses)
• Group Projects
• Actively contribute to the implementation of the new ERP system
• Participate in other Group‑wide projects as required

Requirements

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business‑related subject (Desirable)

Professional Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Finance Business Partnering roles

Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Experience supporting operational management and working closely with plant/site leadership teams

Strong knowledge of standard costing, margin analysis, cost accounting and manufacturing performance indicators

Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

Technical Skills

Previous experience within an international group environment is preferred

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Good understanding of industrial KPIs, productivity drivers and profitability analysis

Experience with Business Intelligence and reporting tools (Power BI) is an advantage

Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations

Personal Competencies

Strong business partnering mindset

Ability to challenge

Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence cross‑functional teams

Results‑oriented and proactive

Travel Requirements

Regular travel within the United Kingdom to support across our UK Plants

Languages

Fluent English (written and spoken).

Additional European languages would be considered an advantage.

Benefits

Additional Information/Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Opportunity to work out of a newly renovated, modern working environment.
• The stability and resources of a highly successful international parent group
• Opportunity to join a growing international business with strong career development potential