Your new company Our client is a manufacturing business based inManchester, known for its commitment to operational excellence and continuousimprovement. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic financeteam within a forward-thinking organisation. Your new role As Finance BusinessPartner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Leadership Teamand Heads of with insightful financial analysis and strategic decision-making'll be responsible for: Leading capex reporting and ensuring timely Post Investment Appraisal reviews across the business Supporting Capital Committee presentations and maintaining accurate forecasts for capital spend and lease commitments Acting as the key contact for external auditors on Capex matters Providing ad-hoc analysis for senior stakeholders including the 5-year Capital Expenditure Plan Partnering with internal teams to deliver accurate monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting Championing continuous improvement and standardisation of finance processes Serving as the SAP Capex Subject Matter Expert across the finance community What you'll need to succeed You will have: A professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA - part qualified) Strong experience in financial reporting within an international FMCG manufacturing environment Proven track record in Finance Business Partnering and presenting to senior stakeholders Deep understanding of Capex, lease compliance, governance and control frameworks Advanced Excel skills and experience with integrated ERP systems (SAP preferred) A proactive, analytical mindset with excellent time management and communication skills Ability to thrive in a matrix structure and manage complex stakeholder relationships What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working model with flexibility Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects Opportunity to drive change and shape financial processes in a high-impact role Supportive and collaborative team culture What you'll get in return A salary of £40,000-45,000 DOE, 30 days holiday,pension, private healthcare and opportunity to work in a collaborative andsupportive team environment. 37 working hours with hybrid working after atleast the first 1 month in the office. 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 now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you arelooking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion onyour 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 found at hays