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Finance Business Partner

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Financial Business Partner Salary: £55,000 + Bonus Location: North Manchester Role: Hybrid – 3 days on-site

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Financial Business Partner to join a respected manufacturing company in North Manchester. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment where your expertise will directly influence key business decisions. With a competitive salary of up to £55,000, company bonus potential, generous pension contributions, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced parental leave, this is an ideal role for someone seeking both career growth and a healthy work-life balance.

The Role:
You’ll act as a trusted financial advisor across manufacturing programmes, providing accurate and insightful management information to support cost control, production analysis, and strategic planning. You’ll collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to SAP S/4HANA implementation, and help drive process improvements within the finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take financial responsibility for specific manufacturing programmes
  • Manage Unit Production Costs (UPCs) and deliver timely management information
  • Lead Estimates at Completion analysis and reporting
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to support strategic objectives
  • Contribute to SAP S/4HANA implementation and finance process optimisation
  • Provide business partnering services to both finance and non-finance colleagues
  • Travel occasionally to other UK sites as required

About You:

  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualification
  • Proven experience in large-scale manufacturing finance
  • Background in project or overhead cost control
  • SAP (R3 or HANA) and Manufacturing Execution Systems experience preferred
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and proactive with a focus on continuous improvement

Why Join:

  • Competitive salary + annual bonus potential
  • Market Leading Pension contributions
  • Hybrid working – average 3 days per week on-site
  • Generous leave amount
  • Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption, paternity, neonatal, fertility treatments)
  • Supportive, knowledgeable team and fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking

If this sounds like your next career move, contact:
📞 07345 447995
📧 matt.bown@robertwalters.com

Matt Bown
Researcher – Qualified Finance Recruitment at Robert Walters

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Commercial Finance

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Manchester

Job Reference: QG8H4I-DC75CA73

Date posted: 15 August 2025

Consultant: Matt Bown