Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing Growth (Hybrid)

Morson Edge; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced composites manufacturer in Banbury is looking for a skilled Finance Business Partner on a 6-month hybrid contract. The candidate will support a GBP30m+ business by providing financial analysis to aid decision-making and fostering a continuous improvement culture. Essential skills include post-qualified accounting experience, commercial acumen, and advanced Excel proficiency. The role involves collaboration across functions, driving process improvements, and coaching finance analysts. Strong decision-making skills and adaptability are a must.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience in accounting qualifications.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience developing investment/business cases.
• Background knowledge in manufacturing or engineering is essential.
• Proven experience in business partnering with senior leadership.
• Advanced analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• High proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong decision-making ability and adaptability to change.
• Ability to work onsite in Banbury four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end activities and report actual performance against forecast.
• Prepare site forecasts and annual budgets.
• Provide financial insights for effective leadership decisions.
• Challenge the business on commitments and growth initiatives.
• Build robust business cases for strategic programs.
• Deliver financial reporting packs for leadership review.

Skills

Post-qualified experience (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Commercial acumen

Investment/business case development

Manufacturing or engineering background

Business partnering experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

MS Office proficiency (Excel)

Communication and influencing skills

Resilience and proactive approach

Decision-making ability

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

A leading advanced composites manufacturer in Banbury is looking for a skilled Finance Business Partner on a 6-month hybrid contract. The candidate will support a GBP30m+ business by providing financial analysis to aid decision-making and fostering a continuous improvement culture. Essential skills include post-qualified accounting experience, commercial acumen, and advanced Excel proficiency. The role involves collaboration across functions, driving process improvements, and coaching finance analysts. Strong decision-making skills and adaptability are a must.