Senior Finance Business Partner

Ascent Recruitment Ltd; Newquay; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Newquay is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner on a permanent contract. This role entails ownership of the manufacturing P&L, driving efficiencies through analysis and reporting, and supporting budgeting strategies. Ideal candidates will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong commercial insight and manufacturing experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £70,000-£80,000, a £6,000 car allowance, and a hybrid work model with only 1-2 office days required.

Benefits

£6,000 car allowance

25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, PQ or QBE.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing P&L, lead forecasts & budgets.
• Analyse plant performance for actionable improvements.
• Support supply chain and finance directors with insights.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Manufacturing experience

Organisational skills

Thrive under pressure

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified, PQ or QBE

Tools

SAP

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

Overview

Ascent Recruitment is pleased to exclusively partner with a leading manufacturing business in Newquay, seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner on a permanent contract.

We're seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to support the Plant Lead, Supply Chain Director, and Finance Director. You'll take full ownership of the manufacturing P&L, drive efficiencies through reporting and analysis, and support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives across manufacturing and operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacturing P&L and lead forecasts & budgets
• Analyse plant performance and turn data into actionable improvements
• Manage Bills of Material and support new product development
• Oversee future cost processes to inform commercial decisions
• Support Supply Chain Director with P&L, forecasts & budgets
• Analyse supply chain performance and provide insights
• Drive strategic initiatives
• Support working capital management
• Deliver ad-hoc finance projects as needed

Skills & Experience

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, qualified, PQ or QBE
• Strong commercial acumen with manufacturing experience
• SAP or MS Dynamics 365 experience is desirable
• Continuous improvement mindset, highly organised, thrives under pressure

Package

• Salary £70,000-£80,000
• £6,000 car allowance
• Hybrid - Only 1-2 days in the office
• 25 Days holiday, plus bank holidays

If you are interested and have manufacturing experience apply now for a quick response