Our client are a leading manufacturing business currently undergoing a period of operational transformation. They are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support the Head of Transformation and Head of Finance on a 6-month (minimum) fixed term contract. This is a commercially focused role, supporting critical decision-making on cost efficiency projects, capital investment, and value creation initiatives. You will play a key role in delivering robust financial insight and governance during a period of strategic change. Based in Banbury, you'll initially work onsite 3-4 days a week, before reverting to 1 day per week after an initial set up period.Key Responsibilities
1. Work with manufacturing sites to understand and validate current cost structures, creating a consistent financial baseline.
2. Build and maintain the business case for transformation projects, including efficiency assessments, Capex modelling, and ongoing cost implications.
3. Analyse and track one-off and recurring transformation costs, ensuring full alignment with relevant budget owners across the business.
4. Support supplier negotiations through detailed cost/benefit analysis and financial modelling.
5. Develop and monitor key financial metrics for transformation projects and provide insightful reporting to senior stakeholders.
6. Ensure close collaboration with the wider finance team, facilitati...