Your new company Hays are working with a leading NI manufacturing business to appoint a Finance Business partner to join an established team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Qualified /Newly Qualified Accountant to progress into a commercial role. Salary £40,000 - £46,000 Benefits include: Enhanced Pension, 33 days holidays, life insurance, flexible start and finish times, gym membership. Your new role You will report to the Finance Manager and will play an important role in the Finance team's interactions with assigned business functions on keyFinancial performance measures including; Margins, materials, subcontractors, labour and overhead costs, inventory and provisions, contract assets & liabilities. You will have the opportunity to work within the Finance Business Partnering team and support different business functions including Operations, Supply Chain, Programmes, Engineering, Commercial and Aftermarkets You will have responsibility for Preparation of information & analysis for regular reporting packs & presentations. Preparation of other ad hoc reports & analysis for business leaders. Supporting the budgeting and forecasting cycles in the business with high-quality financial information. Performing internal audits and making recommendations for process improvements and strengthening of internal controls across the organisation. Support delivery of month-end reporting timetable contributing to management accounts and supporting reconciliations. Working with the Senior Finance Business Partners, Head of Finance Business Partnering, CFO and finance team to drive continuous improvement. Support of other finance processes as required. What you'll need to succeed Background in financial analysis. Good understanding of manufacturing environments Experience of use of ERP/MRP systems Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent). Excellent analytical skills. Strong technical accounting ability. Able to work well as part of a team. Well organised and able to self-motivate. Ability to work with senior leaders in a confident and constructive manner. Excellent communication skills - in person and in writing. Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel, are essential. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Accountant FP&A CIMA ACCA ACA Benefits: £40 000 - £50 000