Senior Finance Partner, Manufacturing & Operations Strategy

ICAEW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join a high-growth pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role reports to the Head of Finance and focuses on driving strategic financial decision-making across manufacturing and operations.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, delivering insightful analyses and models to support commercial decisions. Mentoring junior staff and partnering with cross-functional teams are essential aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience in Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning across manufacturing operations and business units.
• Deliver insights through financial analysis, modelling and scenario planning.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain and operations teams to provide commercial and financial guidance.
• Produce monthly performance reporting and present insights to senior leadership.
• Support business cases, capital investments and strategic projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders as a trusted business partner.
• Mentor junior finance team members.

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Job description

ICAEW is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join a high-growth pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role reports to the Head of Finance and focuses on driving strategic financial decision-making across manufacturing and operations.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, delivering insightful analyses and models to support commercial decisions. Mentoring junior staff and partnering with cross-functional teams are essential aspects of the role.