Finance Business Partner - Operations & Manufacturing

B. Braun Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

7% employer pension contribution

Life assurance (3x salary)

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Everyday Discounts and Blue Light Card

Job summary

B. Braun is seeking a Finance Business Partner to drive performance across our CAPS manufacturing facility and broader operations. You will provide financial insight to leaders, challenge assumptions and support strategic decisions.

As a commercially minded finance professional with manufacturing exposure, you will lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting, build costing methodologies and coach junior staff in a dynamic, hybrid workplace in Sheffield.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA or equivalent.
• Experience as Finance Partner or Management Accountant.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing or production finance.
• Strong costing, analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Proven stakeholder engagement at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial oversight and performance management for CAPS facility and wider operations and service areas.
• Develop and maintain product costing methodologies, analyze costs, margins and performance to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Partner with operational leaders and executives to provide financial insight and challenge.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Prepare and present management reports and recommendations to support decisions.
• Lead month-end close activities with robust controls and compliance.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Finance partner

Manufacturing finance

Product costing

Financial analysis

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Costing software

ERP systems

Job description

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, development and long-term career opportunities, creating an environment where expertise is valued, ideas are encouraged, and collaboration drives success. Whether you're looking to grow your career, expand your skills or make a genuine impact on patient outcomes, you'll be 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 (where required)
• 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.

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.