Overview

Resourcery Group are working in partnership with a £multi-billion turnover global manufacturing business to recruit an experienced, operationally-focused Senior Finance Business Partner. Reporting to a divisional Head of Finance for a key business unit, the Senior Finance Business Partner will play a critical role in driving cost improvements across the UK.
As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for leading on all divisional financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support operational business decision making. The role requires a strong understanding of financial management, strategy development, and cross-functional collaboration. This is a standalone, operationally-focused role, managing a circa £130m cost centre in a growing business. As such, you will possess demonstrable business partnering experience in a similar cost-centric role,  walking the shop floor, capable of displaying a keen and robust understanding of cost rationalisation and optimisation, efficiency and process improvement.
Responsibilities
*Lead the financial planning and analysis process, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
*Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial analysis.
*Drive process improvements and efficiencies in financial reporting and analysis.
*Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop key performance indicators and metrics to drive business performance.
*Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
*Collaborate with business unit leaders to develop and monitor annual operating plans.
*Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and variance analysis.
*Evaluate and recommend improvements to financial processes and systems.
*Engage in strategic discussions with senior leadership to drive business growth.
*Develop and mentor team members to enhance overall financial capabilities.
Qualifications
*ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
*Experience of working in a shopfloor-focsued Manufacturing, FMCG, Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive business
*Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong background in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
*Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools.
*Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of influencing operational members of a global leadership team.