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Finance Business PartnerBroster Buchanan • Elland, West Yorkshire, UK
Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Broster Buchanan • Elland, West Yorkshire, UK
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
  • 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.
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