Finance Business Partner – Manufacturing

Location: Client site, Leek
Employment Type: Hybrid, Permanent
We are partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Business Partner – Manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team and play a key role in delivering strategic financial insight across a complex manufacturing environment.
About the RoleAs Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior operational leaders, providing high-quality financial analysis, performance insight, and challenge to support operational decision-making. You’ll be instrumental in driving efficiency, strengthening controls, and enhancing cost transparency across the manufacturing function.
Key Responsibilities*Partner with site leadership to analyse production performance, cost drivers, and key operational metrics
*Lead month-end close activities and variance analysis in SAP, ensuring accurate manufacturing cost reporting and inventory valuation
*Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, converting operational activity into robust financial targets
*Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance processes through data-driven analysis
*Influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams in a global environment
*Support and mentor other finance team members as needed
About YouYou will be a confident communicator and strategic thinker with the ability to build strong relationships across operational and finance teams.
You will bring:
*A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
*Strong manufacturing finance and cost accounting experience
*Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills
*Experience in complex, multi-site or global environments
*Advanced SAP knowledge, particularly in manufacturing cost processes
*A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and passion for continuous improvement
What’s on OfferOur client offers a highly competitive package, including:
*Defined benefit pension scheme
*25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
*Private medical insurance
*Access to share plans
*Cycle to work scheme
*Car leasing scheme
*Generous parental leave
*Retail benefits platform
*Free on-site parking
*Flexible working arrangements where applicable