Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing

Agratas; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the battery manufacturing sector is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support financial planning and cost management. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, overseeing budgeting, and driving efficiencies within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a scaling manufacturing environment and possess strong stakeholder relationship skills. Join us to contribute to innovative battery technologies while enjoying a range of benefits including private healthcare and a car allowance.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Bonus

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance Business Partnering within a scaling manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key Finance Business Partner to the VP of UK Manufacturing.
• Support Phase 3 SAP S4 implementation.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projections.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Finance Professional

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing

Agratas Coventry, England, United Kingdom

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About us

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop, and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors.

We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands, and we are committed to developing the next generation of battery technologies.

We pride ourselves on our company culture - The Agratas Way - created for our people, by our people. As a start-up, we have the exciting opportunity to shape our business and work environment.

Driven by our pursuit to create a cleaner, greener, more sustainable planet, we are committed to everyone’s development and growth.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the UK Projects & Supply Chain Finance Controller, the Manufacturing Finance Business Partner will be an integral part of a dynamic team of Finance professionals. We support business stakeholders in managing costs and driving financial planning, fostering a culture of collaboration.

You will be responsible for budgeting and forecasting, engaging with stakeholders, managing spend, and controlling costs. Building strong relationships with operational teams will enable you to provide valuable insights into financial reporting.

You will support long-term planning, gather key information for planning assumptions, and contribute to product costing processes by monitoring overheads.

You will work closely with the Financial Control team on period-end activities, audits, and asset management. Opportunities for growth include contributing to ERP system implementation and project control methodologies.

We seek a proactive individual with financial expertise and stakeholder management skills, eager to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key Finance Business Partner to the VP of UK Manufacturing and the UK Programme Manager, ensuring accurate financial forecasting and cost management.
• Support Phase 3 SAP S4 implementation, ensuring alignment with manufacturing goals.
• Manage inventory planning, valuation, and actualization at month/quarter end.
• Compute cost centre rates for overhead absorption on products and inventory.
• Drive cost reductions, savings, and efficiencies, including process benchmarking across locations.
• Support make vs. buy decisions and management reporting.
• Lead cost allocation and variance monitoring, presenting reports to leadership.
• Refine business planning assumptions based on real-time data.
• Partner with HR for headcount forecasting, managing workforce costs pre- and post-SOP.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projections, providing strategic insights.
• Advise manufacturing leadership on risks, opportunities, and financial strategies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency during scale-up.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience in Finance Business Partnering within a scaling manufacturing environment.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proactive, hands-on attitude with extensive relevant experience.

Role Specific Qualifications/Certifications

Qualified Finance Professional.

What you’ll get…

Our benefits include private healthcare, car allowance, bonus, parental leave, and wellbeing support. We promote work-life balance and are part of Tata Sons, contributing to the UK’s largest battery manufacturing facility.

Agratas values authenticity and diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity and reasonable adjustments.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Administrative, and Finance

Industries

• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Manufacturing