Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. Location: Near Peterborough Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + benefits An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a well-known British manufacturing business undergoing an exciting period of transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded accountant or finance analyst who wants to move beyond purely desk-based reporting and play a key role in improving operational performance. Working closely with operations and senior finance leadership, you will provide meaningful financial insight into production performance, product profitability and cost efficiency. The role offers significant exposure across the business and the chance to help shape reporting and systems as the organisation continues to modernise its finance function. The Role As Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting operational decision-making and improving financial visibility across manufacturing activities. Responsibilities will include: Delivering monthly variance analysis down to gross margin Analysing product profitability and production cost performance Conducting deep-dive analysis on individual product builds Supporting manufacturing variance analysis including labour and cost variances Maintaining and improving Work in Progress (WIP) reporting Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling Building Excel-based models to support pricing, production volumes and capacity decisions Developing KPIs and management reporting dashboards Partnering closely with production and operational teams to understand cost drivers and improve efficiency Supporting the development of new systems and reporting tools , including ERP and BI solutions This role is highly visible within the organisation and will suit someone who enjoys understanding how a business actually operates rather than simply reporting numbers . About You You will likely be a Management Accountant, Finance Analyst, FP&A Analyst or Finance Business Partner looking for a role where you can add real commercial value. You will ideally have: Experience supporting management accounts, costing or financial analysis Strong Excel and data analysis skills Understanding of gross margin, costing and variance analysis Experience with WIP, BOM, standard costing or manufacturing analysis would be advantageous Strong communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders Studying towards ACCA or CIMA , ideally nearing completion Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment would be beneficial. Why Apply? Opportunity to move into a true Finance Business Partner role Exposure to operations, production and senior leadership Chance to help shape new systems, processes and reporting Join a business undergoing positive transformation and improvement Excellent opportunity for career development within a growing organisation Package Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday Death in service Flexible start and finish times This role will be primarily site based to allow close collaboration with operational teams. xbpsjku If you'd like to learn more about the role or arrange a confidential conversation, please apply or contact us directly.