Finance Business Partner – Cement Operations (North)
Location: Dunbar, Scotland Hybrid (3 days office : 2 days remote each week)
Rate: £300–£400 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: 6-month initial contract, with potential to go permanent
Start: Immediate Start
An experienced Finance Business Partner is required to support the operations of a major UK industrial business, based at its manufacturing site in Dunbar, Scotland. This is an important commercial finance role offering the opportunity to influence operational decisions and performance at a key site.
You will be office-based for a minimum of four days per week (ideally five), partnering closely with the site leadership team and contributing to continuous improvements in variable and fixed costs, production KPIs, and overall financial control. For the right individual, this contract role has the potential to develop into a permanent opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver timely and accurate financial information to regional management and operational teams
Maintain integrity of accounting records, assets, and liabilities
Review monthly site performance, including cost statements, KPIs, and variance analysis
Provide insight and analysis that supports operational and strategic decision-making
Manage financial reporting for:
Site-level operations in Dunbar and Northern depots
National-level functions including support costs and weekly KPI tracking
Lead on budgeting and forecasting for the region
Manage working capital improvements and inventory control
Support capital expenditure submissions and evaluations
Ensure compliance with audit, SOX, and wider financial control frameworks
Build strong relationships across finance, operations, commercial, and technical teams
Contribute to wider finance projects and improvement initiatives
Candidate Profile:
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
Strong business partnering background, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
Excellent commercial and operational finance experience
Confident in presenting financial insights and influencing senior stakeholders
Detail-orientated, hands-on, and highly motivated
Experience of working within a matrix organisation and across multiple functions
Strong systems skills and comfort with process improvement
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin