Finance Business Partner - Operations & Manufacturing

B. Braun Melsungen AG; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

7% employer pension contribution

Life assurance at 3x salary

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Group income protection scheme

27 days annual leave plus bankholidays

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Everyday Discounts and Blue Light Card

Job summary

B. Braun Medical Ltd. is seeking a Finance Business Partner to drive performance in our manufacturing and operations teams in Sheffield. The role combines financial insight, planning, and strategic challenge to improve profitability and drive informed decisions.

You will influence senior stakeholders, lead budgeting and forecasting, and coach junior staff while operating in a hybrid setup with site office and home working.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified professional with CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
• Experience as Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant or similar.
• Significant manufacturing or production finance experience.
• Strong costing, financial analysis and reporting experience.
• Confident in influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, analytical and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial oversight and performance management for CAPS manufacturing facility and operations.
• Develop and maintain product costing methodologies, analysing costs, margins and performance.
• Partner with operational leaders and executives to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Prepare and present management reports and recommendations.
• Lead month-end close, ensure robust controls and compliance.
• Support and develop junior team members through coaching and line management.

Skills

Finance partnering

Financial analysis

Costing

Stakeholder engagement

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Operations & Manufacturing Job Description

You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.

Finance Business Partner - Operations & Manufacturing Company: B. Braun Medical Ltd. Job Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Functional Area: Finance and Accounting Working Model: Hybrid Requisition ID: 14029

Your Role:

We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our team and play a key role in driving business performance within our manufacturing, operations and service functions.

Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you'll provide the financial insight and challenge needed to improve operational performance, drive profitability and support strategic decision‑making.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with experience in manufacturing or production environments who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and influencing business performance.

Key Details:

Location: Thorncliffe Park, Sheffield.
Hybrid: Office and home working. A minimum of 3 days a week working in our Head Office. Employees are able to utilise our office facilities more should they wish to. We offer free onsite parking.

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead financial oversight and performance management for our Compounding Aseptic Production Services (CAPS) manufacturing facility and wider operations and service business areas.
• Develop and maintain product costing methodologies, analysing costs, margins and operational performance to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and profitability.
• Partner with operational leaders, senior management and executive stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, ensuring financial plans align with operational objectives and business priorities.
• Prepare and present management reports, performance analysis and recommendations to support informed business decisions.
• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial controls and compliance with company standards.
• Support and develop junior team members through coaching, mentoring and line management responsibilities.

What you need to succeed:

• Fully qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant or similar role.
• Significant experience within a manufacturing, production or operational finance environment.
• Strong experience of product costing, financial analysis and performance reporting.
• Confidence influencing and partnering with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders.
• A proactive, analytical and continuous improvement mindset.

As a people manager, you’ll lead by example - playing a crucial role in creating a positive and productive work environment. Check out our Leadership Standard here to find out more.

https://www.bbraun.co.uk/en/career/life-at-bbraun-uk/leadership-standard.html

Why Join B. Braun?

At B. Braun, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to healthcare while building a rewarding career with a global, family‑owned organisation. We invest in our people through learning,developmentand long-term career opportunities, creating an environment whereexpertiseis valued, ideas are encouraged, and collaboration drives success. Whetheryou'relooking to grow your career, expand your skills or make a genuine impact on patient outcomes,you'llbe part of a team helping to shape the future of healthcare.

What We Offer

Career Development

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Long‑term career opportunities within a global healthcare organisation
• Paid professional membership (whererequired)
• Opportunities to learn from experienced healthcare and industry professionals

Reward & Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance at 3x salary
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection scheme

Wellbeing & Lifestyle

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family-friendly and sick pay benefits
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Everyday Discounts and Blue Light Card savings

And much more.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a market‑leading healthcare organisation where your expertise helps support healthcare professionals and improve patient care across the UK.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At B. Braun, we believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to be themselves.

We want every candidate to have a positive recruitment experience. If you need support during the hiring process, we’ll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best. Reasonable adjustments may include additional time for assessments, accessible interview arrangements or alternative interview formats.

Our Talent Acquisition Specialists are happy to discuss any support you may need throughout the recruitment process.