- Location: Kendal
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: £45,000 to £50,000
This role is central to the financial operations, providing clear, accurate, and detailed information on overhead costs to identify and deliver cost efficiencies. If you have a passion for financial management and a knack for driving cost efficiency, we want to hear from you!
Day to day of the role:- Develop and maintain robust procedures for accurate month-end direct and overhead cost accruals.
- Prepare detailed monthly direct costs and overheads reports, providing critical insights for financial clarity.
- Conduct monthly meetings with budget holders to review costs, investigate variances, and enhance cost efficiencies.
- Communicate key insights through summary narratives on monthly costs for the business leadership team.
- Prepare monthly material cost reports and address standard cost variances with actionable plans.
- Collaborate on annual direct costs and overheads budgets, three-year plans, and quarterly forecasts.
- Assist with ad hoc projects and investigations related to commercial performance, direct costs, stock, and overheads.
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA), with a preference for experience in a manufacturing business.
- Strong influencing and teamwork skills, with the ability to drive cost management decisions.
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in accounting ledgers and cost reports.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills to meet various deadlines.
- Exceptional analytical skills to analyse cost information and identify anomalies.
- Resourcefulness in identifying cost savings and collaborating with colleagues to implement them.
- Energetic, positive, well-organised, and operates with high integrity.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Support for career development with a global leader, including learning & development programmes.
- Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%.
- 25 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
- Free health cash plan for a range of medical expenses.
- Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your family.
To apply for the Finance Business Partner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.