Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
A high performing manufacturing business has engaged Venture Recruitment Partners to support them in the recruitment of a Finance Business Partner in a newly created role. The successful applicant will provide strategic financial support to the business, working closely with senior leadership, department heads, and other key stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
Business Partnering & Strategy: Collaborate with senior leaders and key departments to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations that drive business performance.
Pricing: Collating and analysing historic data on cost of production. Determining a best estimate of current production costs to inform pricing decisions.
Cost Management: Analyse and challenge cost drivers, working closely with departments to optimise spending and improve efficiency.
Financial Analysis: Conduct regular analysis of financial results, KPIs, and business performance, identifying areas of improvement and proposing actionable solutions.
Financial Planning: Support financial planning initiatives, including long-term strategy development, capital investments, and financial modelling for new business opportunities.
Project Support: Provide financial insight and support to key projects, ensuring financial viability and tracking project costs and benefits.
Ad Hoc Analysis: Conduct detailed ad hoc analysis for various business needs, helping the leadership team make informed decisions.
About you:
Qualified or part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
Rounded accounting experience gained within a manufacturing business.
Costing, pricing or bids exposure is highly desirable.
A logical approach with a keen eye for developing systems / processes.
Benefits / Additional Information:
Company bonus scheme.
12% employer pension contribution.
Private family healthcare.
Life assurance.
1 day per week WFH.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.
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