Finance Business Partner - Cost & Forecast Lead

Leyland Trucks / DAF a PACCAR; Caistor; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 hour working week

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension provision (Aviva DC Master)

Comprehensive medical scheme (dental/ó

Job summary

Leyland Trucks, part of PACCAR, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to collaborate with Purchasing and supply chain teams to improve cost performance and forecasting accuracy. You will provide clear analysis of variances, support robust business cases, and align reporting with global colleagues.

The role offers a structured career path within a global manufacturing business, with emphasis on commercial insight, process improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification and degree is essential.
• Previous experience in a finance-related role is essential.
• High level of commercial, analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong influencing and business case presentation abilities.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner supply chain functions to support performance targets and cost improvements.
• Forecast and report purchase price variances and cost movements.
• Align reporting assumptions with global colleagues across the supply base.
• Develop processes, controls and technology to improve price accuracy and efficiency.
• Drive compliance and sustainability reporting within the supply chain area.
• Deliver ad hoc reporting and support the wider Finance team.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Accounting qualification

Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

Leyland Trucks, part of PACCAR, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to collaborate with Purchasing and supply chain teams to improve cost performance and forecasting accuracy. You will provide clear analysis of variances, support robust business cases, and align reporting with global colleagues.

The role offers a structured career path within a global manufacturing business, with emphasis on commercial insight, process improvement and professional development.