Strategic Finance Partner - Manufacturing (Hybrid)

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in finance recruitment is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a flagship site in the United Kingdom. The role involves partnering with senior teams to provide commercial insights, leading budgeting and performance reviews, and supporting core finance processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be qualified or finalizing their qualifications, preferably with experience in manufacturing or FMCG. Competitive salary up to £60,000 and significant development opportunities await the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong development opportunities

Clear progression paths

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing, FMCG or operational finance environment.
• Ability to influence senior operational teams and key decisions.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior operational teams and influence key decisions.
• Provide clear commercial insight and challenge assumptions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance reviews.
• Support manufacturing finance processes like costs and variances.
• Evaluate and support capital investment projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Commercial insight

Education

Qualified or finalist (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

Job description

A leading consultancy in finance recruitment is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a flagship site in the United Kingdom. The role involves partnering with senior teams to provide commercial insights, leading budgeting and performance reviews, and supporting core finance processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be qualified or finalizing their qualifications, preferably with experience in manufacturing or FMCG. Competitive salary up to £60,000 and significant development opportunities await the right candidate.