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Finance Business Partner FP&A

Michael Page Finance
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Derby, Derbyshire DE23 8BA

Salary

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A major international manufacturing firm is seeking a Finance Business Partner with a salary range of approximately £45k - £50k per annum.
  • The role requires a qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing or accountancy practice related to manufacturing clients.
  • This position offers the potential for career advancement into a Site Controller role within 18 to 24 months.
  • Key responsibilities include providing financial analysis, supporting operational goals, and conducting variance analysis.
  • The company promotes hybrid working, offers a half-day every Friday, and provides excellent career development opportunities.

A unique opportunity has arisen with a major international manufacturing firm specialising in precision components as the leading supplier to a prestigious worldwide brand. This is an exciting Finance Business Partnering role with scope to develop into a Site Controller position within 18 months / 24 months.

Client Details

A unique opportunity has arisen with a major international manufacturing firm specialising in precision components as the leading supplier to a prestigious worldwide brand. The organisation has a strong global presence and collaborates closely with some of the industry's leading names to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet complex, location-specific requirements.

The Finance Business Partner (FP&A) role will support the Group Finance Team, providing key insights, analysis, and financial modelling to inform executive decision-making. This position is integral to helping drive business performance and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Description

  • Provide financial support to the finance controllers, focusing on productivity, demand planning, performance reporting, and KPI metrics, ensuring timely, accurate data for decision-making.
  • Act as a finance business partner to operations, finance, and central FP&A teams, supporting alignment on goals, performance metrics, and strategy.
  • Identify and analyse complex business challenges, providing actionable insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic goals.
  • Engage deeply with financial data to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities for enhanced business performance.
  • Prepare and deliver insightful presentations, framing recommendations clearly and helping senior management to make well-informed decisions.
  • Conduct variance analysis on forecast, budget, and prior-year costs, proactively identifying areas for optimisation and growth.
  • Build effective partnerships across functions and seniority levels, ensuring open channels of communication and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Support investor relations by managing earnings guidance scenario modelling, preparing executive presentations, supporting Q&A sessions, and handling ad hoc analysis.

Profile

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Strong working knowledge of accounting, financial, and operational principles.
  • Experience within manufacturing either directly for a manfacturing business or within accountancy practice working with manufacturing clients.

Job Offer

  • c.£45k - £50k per annum
  • Hybrid working (mix of office and home working)
  • Half day every Friday
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Great benefits package

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