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Finance Business Partner

Cheshire Permanent £60,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior FBP will lead commercial finance activity across the business, partnering closely with Finance, Commercial and Operations teams to drive performance, profitability and strategic decision-making. Acting as a key business partner to senior stakeholders, you'll provide financial insight, challenge and support to help deliver strategic objectives and sustainable growth.
  • Collaborative and supportive culture
  • Opportunity to develop and grow in the business

About Our Client

My client is a successful, family-owned FMCG manufacturing business with a strong market presence and ambitious growth plans.

Job Description

  • Lead product and standard costing activities across the manufacturing operation.
  • Partner with Commercial teams to support pricing decisions, margin improvement and profitability analysis.
  • Deliver insightful commercial and operational analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  • Own cost reporting, operational P&L performance and key manufacturing KPIs.
  • Support site leadership in identifying efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Analyse labour productivity, conversion costs and manufacturing performance.
  • Develop and enhance manufacturing metrics to improve operational visibility and accountability.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and regular business performance reviews.
  • Maintain and develop pricing structures within ERP systems.
  • Act as a key finance business partner to Finance, Commercial and Operations teams, driving performance and continuous improvement.

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.
  • Proven experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or a wider manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of product costing, standard costing and stock valuation.
  • Commercially focused with the ability to translate financial data into business insight.
  • Excellent business partnering skills, with experience working across Finance, Commercial and Operations teams.
  • Confident influencing and challenging stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes.
  • Proactive, driven and able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrable track record of improving profitability, driving performance and delivering results.

What's on Offer

  • Salary of £60,000 to £80,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Some hybrid working



Contact
Nicola Jones
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7141425
Phone number
+44 151 255 3758

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Cheshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicola Jones
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3758
Job reference
JN-112026-7141425