Finance Business Partner

Sharp Consultancy; York; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is recruiting a Finance Business Partner for a growing manufacturing organisation in the UK. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will partner with production, operations and commercial teams to provide robust financial analysis and commercial insight to support decision-making.

The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA-qualified with experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and delivering actionable commentary to drive efficiencies and profitability while

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with manufacturing experience
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and planning capabilities
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight

Responsibilities

• Partner with production and senior management to provide financial support and commercial insight
• Produce and analyse management information, identifying trends and risks
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning for designated areas
• Deliver variance analysis with actionable commentary for stakeholders
• Support month-end and year-end reporting with timely financial information
• Monitor KPIs such as production efficiency, labour costs and material usage
• Challenge stakeholders to improve profitability and drive operational efficiencies
• Evaluate business cases and capital expenditure proposals with robust analysis
• Support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement across finance and manufacturing
• Translate complex financial information into clear business insights for non-finance teams

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Finance Business Partner to join a successful manufacturing organisation during an exciting period of growth.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will work closely with leaders across production, operations, and commercial functions, providing robust financial analysis and commercial support to aid decision-making. Acting as a key business partner, you will challenge performance, drive efficiencies, and help deliver initiatives that enhance profitability and support the company's long-term strategic goals.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with operational and senior management teams to provide financial support and commercial insight across manufacturing operations
• Producing and analysing management information, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support business performance
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities for designated business areas
• Delivering detailed variance analysis with clear and actionable commentary for both financial and operational stakeholders
• Supporting month-end and year-end reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information is available for decision-making
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), including production efficiencies, labour costs, material usage, and operational performance metrics
• Challenging and supporting stakeholders to improve profitability, control costs, and drive operational efficiencies
• Evaluating business cases, capital expenditure proposals, and investment opportunities, providing robust financial analysis and recommendations
• Supporting strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects across the manufacturing and finance functions
• Building strong working relationships with non-finance stakeholders, translating complex financial information into meaningful business insights
• Assisting with ad hoc analysis, reporting requirements, and commercial projects as required

This role offers excellent scope for progression and development, providing significant exposure to both operational and strategic decision-making. You will have the opportunity to influence business performance directly, work closely with senior leaders, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant with previous experience in a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Management Accountant, or similar commercially focused finance role.

Experience within manufacturing, engineering, distribution, or another operationally focused environment would be highly advantageous. You will have strong analytical capabilities, excellent commercial awareness, and the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their business partnering expertise and gain broader exposure within a dynamic, fast-paced, and commercially focused manufacturing environment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.