Finance Business Partner in Cheshire
Posted by Michael Page
£60,000 – £80,000 a year
Cheshire · Permanent · Remote working
The Senior FBP will lead commercial finance activity across the business, partnering closely with Finance, Commercial and Operations teams to drive performance, profitability and strategic decision-making. Acting as a key business partner to senior stakeholders, you'll provide financial insight, challenge and support to help deliver strategic objectives and sustainable growth.
Client Details
My client is a successful, family-owned FMCG manufacturing business with a strong market presence and ambitious growth plans.
Description
- Lead product and standard costing activities across the manufacturing operation.
- Partner with Commercial teams to support pricing decisions, margin improvement and profitability analysis.
- Deliver insightful commercial and operational analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Own cost reporting, operational P&L performance and key manufacturing KPIs.
- Support site leadership in identifying efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
- Analyse labour productivity, conversion costs and manufacturing performance.
- Develop and enhance manufacturing metrics to improve operational visibility and accountability.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and regular business performance reviews.
- Maintain and develop pricing structures within ERP systems.
- Act as a key finance business partner to Finance, Commercial and Operations teams, driving performance and continuous improvement.
Profile
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.
- Proven experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or a wider manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of product costing, standard costing and stock valuation.
- Commercially focused with the ability to translate financial data into business insight.
- Excellent business partnering skills, with experience working across Finance, Commercial and Operations teams.
- Confident influencing and challenging stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes.
- Proactive, driven and able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrable track record of improving profitability, driving performance and delivering results.
Job Offer
- Salary of £60,000 to £80,000, dependent on the level of experience.
- Some hybrid working
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