Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Finance Business Partner Your new company Hays are working with a leading manufacturing business based in Armagh to appoint an experienced Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting project for an experienced accountant with a strong commercial and business partnering background. Hybrid | £45,000 - £55,000 | Portadown | Your new role This role is a key position within the Finance Operations team, supporting manufacturing operations across two sites. The Finance Operations Business Partner will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and timely financial insights that drive operational performance and strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include managing product costing, analysing material and labour variances, overseeing cost centre spend, supporting inventory and capital management, and contributing to budget and forecast planning. The role requires strong communication and analytical skills, a proactive approach to process improvement, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. What you'll need to succeed Ideal candidates will have experience in a manufacturing environment, with a solid understanding of cost accounting, inventory valuation, and ERP systems (preferably SAP). A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) is desirable. What you'll get in return If you are looking for an exciting project and a new challenge that will give you the opportunity to be a business partner at a high level and add real value in strategic decision making, then this could be the next role for you. It will require a presence within the production facility. However, hybrid and flexible working are available. This will be a fixed-term 12-month contract (37.5 hours per week). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4711721