Finance Business Partner

A role beyond moving numbers around on a screen, you'll make a real impact

Hybrid working out of West Yorkshire base

A salary of c£ depending upon experience

Commercially Minded Finance Business Partner Opportunity

A leading UK manufacturer sector is looking for a commercially-minded Finance Business Partner to join its finance team in a newly defined, high-visibility role. This is genuine partnering, not just reporting and you will have direct access to senior operational leadership and a real mandate to influence business performance.

The role

You'll be the finance lead for the Operations function across a multi-site manufacturing environment, owning the Operational P&L and acting as the critical interface between finance and the factory floor.

You'll manage one direct report, work closely with Site Accountants on budgeting and forecasting, and have the ear of the Head of Manufacturing on everything from capital investment to cost efficiency.

What you'll be doing

Owning Operational P&L reporting — actuals vs forecast and budget with meaningful commentary

Partnering with the Head of Manufacturing and site operational leaders to understand and drive performance

Overseeing product costing to ensure it reflects current manufacturing reality

Leading capital investment appraisal and supporting commercial tenders

Embedding standardisation, automation, and simplification across operational finance

Mentoring and developing a small team

Representing finance on all operational projects, including ERP implementation

What we're looking for

Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) — essential

Manufacturing or operations finance experience, ideally in a multi-site environment

A genuine business partner — someone who challenges with conviction and influences across a range of levels and business areas

The ability to turn complex data into a clear, compelling narrative

A continuous improvement mindset and appetite for process automation

Comfortable working at pace, reprioritising quickly, and delivering under pressure

Why this role?

This is a role with real commercial weight in a business that values finance as a driver of performance — not just a reporting function.

With an ERP implementation underway and a clear focus on operational efficiency, there is genuine scope for the right person to shape how finance supports the business for the long term.

A salary of c£ plus benefits depending upon experience

Hybrid work across the West Yorkshire base site (with free parking) and national visits to other sites as required.