Finance Manager - Operations Business Partner
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this permanent position involves close collaboration with manufacturing and operations teams to drive performance, improve processes, and ensure robust cost control across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Owning operational financial controls across all manufacturing and non-manufacturing sites.
* Conducting product yield analysis and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
* Producing weekly KPI and performance reports for manufacturing sites.
* Overseeing stock management and reconciliation, including stock write-offs.
* Driving cost control and identifying efficiency opportunities.
* Evaluating and monitoring capital investment proposals.
* Preparing budgets and supporting monthly management accounts.
* Leading or contributing to ad hoc projects as required by the Financial Controller.
* SUPPORTING cross-functional collaboration and continuous system/process improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CPA, ACA or equivalent) with 35 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or operations finance environment is essential.
Proven experience working with ERP systems, preferably IFS, is a plus.
Commercial awareness with solid judgement and decision-making capability is required.
Benefits
* Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with 6% employer and 5% employee contributions.
* Eligibility for performance-related bonus scheme.
* Access to discounted private healthcare plans.
* Discounted on-site staff shop.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support.
* Participation in Cycle to Work and Travel Pass tax-saver schemes.
* Vision care contribution (e.g., Specsavers support).