Finance Business Partner - Macphie Ltd
Macphie Ltd, a renowned family‑owned ingredient manufacturer based in Aberdeenshire with additional sites in Glasgow and the Midlands, is seeking a dynamic finance business partner to join our team. We produce an extensive range of high‑quality products including sauces, bakery ingredients, ice cream toppings, plant‑based and gluten‑free solutions, proudly supplying some of the world’s leading food brands.
As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with operational teams to provide insightful financial analysis, support strategic decision‑making, and drive business performance. You will act as a trusted advisor, translating financial data into actionable insights to maximise profitability and efficiency across the business.
Responsibilities
* Provide financial support and guidance to business units, partnering with leadership to drive operational decisions
* Develop and analyse budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to ensure alignment with business objectives
* Perform financial modelling and scenario analysis to assess potential business opportunities and risks
* Monitor business performance against targets and key performance indicators, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions
* Support month‑end and year‑end financial reporting processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including operations leaders and their teams, and deliver relevant financial insights
* Lead initiatives to improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy
* Prepare management reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders
Requirements
* Qualified Accountant with appropriate post‑qualification experience
* Proven experience as a finance business partner or similar role within manufacturing or FMCG sectors, preferably the food industry
* Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels
* Proficient in finance systems and MS Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., IFS) is advantageous
* Highly organised, detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
* Business acumen and a proactive approach to solve challenges and drive continuous improvement
Benefits
* Annual Leave: 23 days plus 9 public holidays, for a total of 32 days of leave
* Profit‑Related Pay (PRP): Conditional PRP aligning with company performance
* Pension: 5% employee contribution matched with 6% employer contribution
* Health and Wellness: Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 GP line, cycle‑to‑work scheme, leisure subsidy, and free fruit offerings
* Sustainable Transport: Electric car charging stations and free parking
* Lifelong Learning: Company further education scheme for personal and professional growth
* Family First: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
* Exclusive Benefits: Education bursary via employee trust and funeral concierge service
* Post‑Probation Benefits: Private medical insurance, Westfield Health, permanent health insurance, and death‑in‑service life assurance after successful probation
To see all of the Macphie employee benefits please click here.
Like every employer, legally, we require to check and confirm that you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks that we need to complete before you can start with us. In addition to the above, we will also collect satisfactory employment references.
Additional Information
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
We are not seeking assistance from recruitment agencies for this position. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered.
Closing Date for Applications is Sunday 31st May 2026.
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