Financial Business Partner

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Baston; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is seeking a commercially focused Commercial Finance Partner to join our manufacturing team in the UK. You will analyse costs, drive efficiencies, and support strategic decisions with senior leadership and procurement colleagues.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, data interpretation, and delivering actionable financial insights to improve profitability and performance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Analyst, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Analyst or Procurement Analyst in manufacturing.
• Strong financial reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of cost management.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyse departmental costs, budgets, and expenditure to identify savings opportunities.
• Review and improve business processes to drive productivity and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with managers to understand cost drivers for informed decisions.
• Produce regular financial and operational reports for senior management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Work with suppliers to secure favorable commercial terms and lead times.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel

Cost management

Process improvements

Commercial awareness

Tools

Large datasets handling

Job description

Commercial Finance Partner

Salary:Up to £60,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week

Flexibility: Flexible working hours between 7:00am and 5:30pm - Location: Peterborough

We are seeking a commercially focused Business Analyst to join our team and play a key role in improving business performance, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation.

This is a highly visible role that works closely with senior leadership, department managers, suppliers, and key stakeholders to analyse costs, improve processes, and identify opportunities to enhance operational and financial performance. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills with commercial awareness to help deliver meaningful improvements across the business.

Working within a manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for reviewing departmental spend, evaluating processes and materials, supporting procurement activities, and providing insight that enables the business to operate more efficiently and profitably.

• Analyse departmental costs, budgets, and expenditure to identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies.
• Review existing business processes and implement improvements that drive productivity and reduce waste.
• Partner with department managers to understand cost drivers and support informed decision-making.
• Produce regular financial and operational reports for senior management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Work closely with suppliers to secure the best commercial agreements, improve service levels, and reduce lead times.
• Assess material usage and procurement activity to ensure value for money and effective cost control.
• Monitor business performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Deliver detailed commercial and financial analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement projects throughout the organisation.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across finance, operations, production, and procurement.

Skills & Experience of this Commercial Finance Partner role:

• The ideal candidate will have experience within a Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Analyst, Procurement Analyst, or similar position.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of cost management.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to interpret data and translate findings into practical business recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Interview Process

2 stage process - both on site

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute analyst to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing business, helping to drive efficiencies, improve profitability, and support long-term business success.

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