We are exciting to be recruiting an exceptional Finance Business Partner opportunity for a global Manufacturing business in Leeds. This is a newly created role to support an exciting growth phase fuelled by a number of recent acquisitions. The role is well suited for a commercially focused and motivated Finance Business Partner or FP&A professional. As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with the CFO and Senior Leadership Team, leveraging your commercial expertise to enhance and drive business performance. This position offers a fantastic career progression opportunity for ambitious professionals ready to take the next step.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform in-depth financial analysis to support business performance, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
* Support the creation and refinement of budgets and forecasts.
* Partner with operational teams to provide detailed financial insights to influence strategic decision making and drive performance.
* Offer guidance on cost management, pricing strategies, and investment planning.
* Build and develop strong relationships across the organisation to promote financial accountability and awareness at all levels.
* Collaborate with production and procurement teams to analyse costs and identify opportunities for improved efficiency.
* Evaluate and optimise product costings to ensure profitability across projects and product lines.
* Conduct margin analysis to pinpoint underperforming areas and recommend corrective actions.
* Develop financial models and analyses to support new business opportunities, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
* Assist the Finance Director in preparing board-level reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
* Contribute to the enhancement of financial systems and processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall performance.
Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience:
* Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
* Experienced in Finance Business Partner of FP&A.
* Demonstrates strong commercial awareness, capable of interpreting financial data and effectively communicating insights to non-financial stakeholders.
* Highly proficient in financial systems with advanced expertise in Excel.
* Valuable experience in cost accounting, project accounting, or margin analysis.
* Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and hands-on approach to addressing challenges.
* Collaborative team player who fosters trust and influences effectively across all levels of the organization.
* Resilient, adaptable, and thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
* Meticulous attention to detail, balanced with a strategic focus on broader objectives.
Sharp Consultancy are a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.