Finance Business Partner - Operations

Full Job Description

Operations Finance Business Partner/Accountant Role

Based in Alfreton, offering hybrid working, an attractive salary and leading benefits

I'm delighted to be partnered with a leading specialist manufacturer, a listed company with turnover in the region of £400m.

The company are going from strength to strength and have diversified their product offering in recent years to provide a market-leading product and service offering to their diverse customer base. They take pride in valuing and developing staff, and as a result there is very strong staff retention levels and a collaborative, positive working culture.

As a result of continued growth and internal promotion, I am recruiting for a qualified Accountant to join the expanding operational finance team.

This role will work alongside a dedicated and talented finance team, responsible for all aspects of financial and management reporting for the Group's Operations, encompassing 3 key aresa of the business including manufacturing and supply-chain functions.

Your role:

• Act as a strategic business partner to the Site Leadership Team
• Undertake financial appraisals and subsequent cost tracking of strategic initiatives
• Perform variance analysis for P&L line items, including raw materials, other manufacturing costs and overheads
• Provide valuable insight into manufacturing efficiencies, production yield and overhead cost absorption
• Preparation of operational dashboards (KPIs) & commentary for internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to interpret results for key leadership teams
• Tracking of Continuous Improvement initiatives
• CAPEX reporting and Monthly forecasting

About you

• Qualified accountant (essential - ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment (essential)
• SAP system experience would be beneficial
• Full UK driver's license required as some occasional travel will be required as part of the role

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary in line with the wider market
• 25 days paid leave each year, plus statutory holidays
• Free Healthcare plan
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit
• Life Assurance - 3x your Annual Salary
• Equity purchase options
• Product discount alongisde typical high-street discounts
• Continued CPD and investment in your personal development
• Excellent career development opportunities

This is a key appointment for the organisation and as a result, the role is likely to progress quickly.

For further information or to express interest, please submit your CV or get in touch directly.