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Finance Business Partner
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Knutsford, Cheshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER
CHESHIRE EAST (HYBRID)
UP TO £52,000 + BONUS SCHEME
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We're working with a rapidly growing manufacturing business. They're scaling fast and need a strong Finance Business Partner to help drive performance and profitability.
As the Finance Business Partner, you'll report directly to the Head of Finance, work closely with operational teams and oversee 1 direct report. Your focus will be on understanding production costs, improving pricing consistency, analysing product profitability, and identifying efficiencies that boost margins.
You'll also support forecasting and resource planning, build financial models to guide product strategy, and provide clear insights to help senior leadership make informed decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business with the opportunity for future progression!
THE FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER ROLE:
Complete month-end processes accurately and on time.
Manage costing methods and stock controls to support daily and strategic decisions.
Review and explain manufacturing cost variances promptly.
Provide regular stock and cost analysis updates.
Collaborate across departments to strengthen financial visibility and control.
Drive performance improvements across the site.
Act as the link between finance, operations, and commercial teams.
Implement and maintain robust costing systems to highlight returns.
Monitor quality, demand, and stock levels, challenge anomalies.
Support managers in understanding financial impacts of operational decisions.
Deliver clear, actionable reports using internal systems and data analysis
Maintain and update the 13 week cashflow forecast, improving automation and accuracy wherever possible.
Support the annual budgeting process, including sales forecasting, material costs, production variances, labour and overhead absorption and currency impacts.
Provide holiday cover for treasury duties such as completing VAT returns, managing invoice-discounting tasks, and handling foreign-exchange transactions
Oversee and develop one direct report.ABOUT YOU:
Previous experience as a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, Cost Accountant, FP&A Analyst or similar within manufacturing.
Strong understanding of costing principles, stock control, bills of materials and manufacturing processes.
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge non-finance stakeholders.
Professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA) preferred but not essential.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Finance Business Partner role via the advert for consideration.
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