Finance Business Partner FP&A - Michael Page Finance : Job Details

A unique opportunity has arisen with a major international manufacturing firm specialising in precision components as the leading supplier to a prestigious worldwide brand. This is an exciting Finance Business Partnering role with scope to develop into a Site Controller position within 18 months / 24 months.

Client Details

A unique opportunity has arisen with a major international manufacturing firm specialising in precision components as the leading supplier to a prestigious worldwide brand. The organisation has a strong global presence and collaborates closely with some of the industry's leading names to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet complex, location-specific requirements.

The Finance Business Partner (FP&A) role will support the Group Finance Team, providing key insights, analysis, and financial modelling to inform executive decision-making. This position is integral to helping drive business performance and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Description

• Provide financial support to the finance controllers, focusing on productivity, demand planning, performance reporting, and KPI metrics, ensuring timely, accurate data for decision-making.
• Act as a finance business partner to operations, finance, and central FP&A teams, supporting alignment on goals, performance metrics, and strategy.
• Identify and analyse complex business challenges, providing actionable insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic goals.
• Engage deeply with financial data to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities for enhanced business performance.
• Prepare and deliver insightful presentations, framing recommendations clearly and helping senior management to make well-informed decisions.
• Conduct variance analysis on forecast, budget, and prior-year costs, proactively identifying areas for optimisation and growth.
• Build effective partnerships across functions and seniority levels, ensuring open channels of communication and collaborative problem-solving.
• Support investor relations by managing earnings guidance scenario modelling, preparing executive presentations, supporting Q&A sessions, and handling ad hoc analysis.

Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong working knowledge of accounting, financial, and operational principles.
• Experience within manufacturing either directly for a manfacturing business or within accountancy practice working with manufacturing clients.

Job Offer

• c.£45k - £50k per annum
• Hybrid working (mix of office and home working)
• Half day every Friday
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Great benefits package