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Operations Finance Business Partner

North Yorkshire Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
The Operations Finance Business Partner will play a crucial role in providing financial guidance and support within the manufacturing industry. Acting as the bridge between Finance and Operations, you'll provide insightful financial analysis and support decision-making that enhances business performance.
  • Pivotal role driving financial performance and operational excellence
  • Partner directly with manufacturing site leadership team

About Our Client

You will join a growing, acquisitive business in the manufacturing industry. A market-leader in their sector, with exciting plans over the coming years.

Job Description

Business Partnering & Performance Management

  • Partner with manufacturing site leadership teams to understand operational drivers and deliver meaningful financial insight, whilst challenging the status quo, to ensure the business is continually improving.
  • Support site performance reviews, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and margin enhancement.
  • Provide real-time financial analysis to support production planning, inventory management, and capacity utilization.
  • Work with the wider finance team to forecast and explain monthly performance, taking appropriate action for continuous improvement.



Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for manufacturing operations.
  • Support with product costing, standard cost setting, and variance analysis (material, labour, and direct costs of production).
  • Prepare and present monthly management packs with clear performance commentary and improvement recommendations.



Operational & Strategic Support

  • Partner with relevant stakeholders to optimize material costs and working capital.
  • Collaborate with production teams to enhance cost control and resource utilization.



The Successful Applicant

Successful applicants should have:

  • A professional qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
  • Proven experience in a commercial finance role within the FMCG industry.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively present financial insights to stakeholders.
  • A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and cost efficiency.
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools, with attention to detail.
  • The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package offered

Hybrid working with flexibility

Contact
Olivia Craven
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6968598
Phone number
+44 113 243 7705

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
North Yorkshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Olivia Craven
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7705
Job reference
JN-032026-6968598