Full job descriptionThis is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to combine finance with commercial business partnering in a fast-paced production environment. Working closely with operational leaders, you’ll provide financial insight, challenge performance, and help drive continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing operation.
Client Details
Michael Page Finance are delighted to be partnering with one of the UK’s leading FMCG manufacturers to recruit an Finance Business Partner for a large, high-performing manufacturing site in West Yorkshire.
Description
*Partner with site operations teams to improve financial and operational performance.
*Produce weekly and monthly financial reporting, including accruals and prepayments.
*Analyse costs, identify efficiency opportunities and support profitability initiatives.
*Deliver insightful reporting and performance analysis to operational stakeholders.
*Support budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure and business improvement projects.
*Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance across the site.
*Build effective relationships across finance, manufacturing and commercial teams.
*Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting.
Profile
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
*Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG or a fast-paced operational environment is advantageous.
*Audit trained accountant looking to make a first move into a commercial industry role.
*Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
*Excellent analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insight.
*Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
*Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships across the business.
Job Offer
*Competitive salary
*Annual bonus
*Hybrid and flexible working opportunities where appropriate
*Excellent pension scheme
*Private healthcare
*Generous holiday allowance
*Free onsite parking
*Ongoing career development and progression within a large, successful organisation