Robert Half are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing financial leadership across several production sites (based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch).
This is a highly visible role within the operational leadership team, partnering closely with plant management to support performance, drive improvement initiatives, and ensure strong financial governance across the sites.
The Role
As Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting the leadership team by providing financial insight, commercial challenge and guidance to improve operational and financial performance.
Reporting into senior finance leadership, with a strong working relationship with the General Manager, you will act as a trusted partner across the operation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Partner with operational leadership to drive financial and operational performance
2. Provide clear financial analysis, insight and reporting to support decision-making
3. Support and deliver action plans to improve plant financial performance
4. Ensure a robust financial control environment and adherence to internal policies
5. Influence operational decision-making through commercial insight and challenge
6. Work collaboratively across finance and operations to support business objectives
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
7. Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA).
8. Strong analytical capability and commercial awareness
9. Strong with Excel and Power BI etc
10. A proactive and results-focused mindset
11. The ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
12. Confidence to contribute to leadership discussions and challenge constructively
13. Excellent communication and teamwork skills
14. High levels of integrity, professionalism and sound judgement
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.