Senior Finance Business Partner

Job details

Posted Wednesday 12 February 2025
Salary £80,000 - £85,000
Location Slough
Job type Permanent
Reference 3587
Recruiter Name Phil Beresford

Senior Finance Business Partner
West London | Hybrid (c. 3 days WFH, 2 days on-site) | Competitive Salary

About the Client

Operating within the Food and Beverage Manufacturing sector, our client is a well-established organisation with a strong market presence. They are known for their collaborative and supportive culture, fostering an environment where professional growth and teamwork are prioritised.

About the Role

This is a key leadership role responsible for all financial planning, reporting, and control matters within manufacturing. Working closely with site finance teams, operations leadership, and supply chain functions, you will play a crucial role in driving financial strategy, standardising processes, and supporting key business decisions.

Duties will include:

  • Providing financial insights and recommendations to optimise manufacturing costs and profitability.
  • Leading financial planning for supply chain, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic roadmaps.
  • Driving standardisation of financial processes across multiple manufacturing sites.
  • Partnering with operational leadership on strategic projects and capital transformation programmes.
  • Managing cost-saving initiatives, ensuring visibility and tracking of financial impact.
  • Overseeing period-end reporting, inventory management, and performance reviews.
  • Leading Capex management, from budget planning to ongoing tracking and approvals.
  • Supporting and developing site finance teams, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 3-5 years PQE and a strong finance background in a manufacturing environment. Experience in budgeting, planning, and operations/site finance is essential, along with advanced Microsoft Office skills. Strong influencing and coaching abilities, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders are key to success in this role.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within a well-respected organisation. You will have the chance to shape financial processes, work closely with senior leadership, and influence key business decisions. The company fosters a collaborative and professional culture, providing strong career development and progression opportunities.