Full job descriptionJob Title: Finance Business Partner
Location: Coalville
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Salary Range: £55,000 - £60,000 + car allowance
Contract Length: 6 MonthsHybrid - 3 days per week onsiteJoin Our Client’s Team.Are you a finance professional with a passion for numbers and a knack for driving business performance? Our client, a leading organisation in the construction industry, is on the lookout for a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join their team for a fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies and enhancing profitability.What You’ll Do:
As a Finance Business Partner, you will:*Provide accurate, timely production cost and margin analysis to key stakeholders.
*Control P&L and Balance Sheets for responsible factories and trading entities.
*Deliver monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts with a high level of precision.
*Drive financial management and analysis that supports decision-making and boosts profitability.
*Collaborate with Sales, Commercial, and Operational teams to enhance performance and manage costs.
Key Responsibilities:*Produce monthly management accounts with insightful analysis, including variance analysis and KPIs.
*Prepare forecasts and budgets for all elements of P&L and Balance Sheets.
*Conduct pricing reviews and margin analysis to ensure financial health.
*Control capital expenditure and support project appraisals.
*Facilitate monthly review meetings with stakeholders to assess performance and manage costs.
*Ensure compliance with financial controls and respond to audit inquiries effectively.
What We’re Looking For:
To excel in this role, you should have:*A recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA).
*Manufacturing experience (essential)
*Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
*A self-starter mentality with a ’can do’ attitude.
*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
*A challenging/questioning approach paired with teamwork and problem-solving capabilities.
*Analytical prowess and strong Excel skills.
*A detailed understanding of price, margin, costs, forecasting, and inventory management.
*Familiarity with ERP systems (especially JDE) and Cognos reporting tools.
What’s in it for You?*A chance to work in a thriving environment with a dedicated team.
*The opportunity to influence key business decisions and drive improvements.
*Competitive salary and the chance to develop your career in finance.
Why Join Us?
At our client’s organisation, you will be part of a collaborative and energetic team committed to excellence. Your insights will help steer the business towards greater profitability while fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork.If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become a part of something great.How to Apply: Please submit your CV.Join us in paving the way for financial success.LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.