Blair West is supporting a leading global automotive manufacturer in the region as it looks to continue its growth plans with the acquisition of 2 qualified Finance Business Partners, reporting into the UK Plant Finance Manager. The opportunity: * Develop a deep understanding of program cost base, to constructively challenge spend with Operations and Support functions. * Cost & margin analysis by budget-holder, for output to Senior leadership. Identify improvement areas and develop strategies to optimise cost performance. * Support preparation of annual cost budgets and periodic forecasting. * Cost benchmarking (internal and external) to optimise the total delivered cost across the product range. * Business partnering with Operations to identify and deliver cost improvement initiatives. * Additional job responsibilities to be discussed at interview. You'll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have: * An accountant qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), or QBE with significant experience. * Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgeting. * Experience in Manufacturing Finance desirable. * Strong business partnering background, including engagement with Senior leadership. * Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively to non-financial stakeholders. * Proficiency in MS Office...