Robert Half is partnering with a global manufacturing business based in Leicester to recruit a Finance Business Partner for a highly visible, site-based role supporting operations.
This is a hands-on Finance Business Partner position within a complex manufacturing environment with international operations. Working closely with the Finance Director and site team, the role plays a critical part in supporting day-to-day manufacturing activity, driving insight across costs, performance and decision-making. While the role is predominantly site based to remain close to operations, there is flexibility around working patterns.
The role
As Finance Business Partner, you will act as the financial lead for manufacturing and operational teams, embedding finance into the heart of the site. This is a proactive, sleeves-rolled-up role for someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, challenging assumptions and improving how financial information is used to drive performance.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Acting as a trusted Finance Business Partner to operational leadership, delivering high-quality financial insight and challenge
2. Supporting manufacturing and development programmes through robust cost accounting and analysis
3. Ownership of operational and capital budgets, including overhead absorption, labour and capacity rates
4. Producing timely management information, forecasts and variance analysis
5. Developing and enhancing reporting and BI to improve visibility of operational performance
6. Providing detailed analysis of direct labour, manufacturing variances and cost centre performance
7. Supporting the development of bills of materials and routings for new products
8. Ensuring accurate inventory accounting, including movements, ageing and obsolescence provisions
9. Supporting KPI reporting and performance analysis across manufacturing operations
10. Working closely with the wider finance team on broader accounting and control activities
Who we are looking for
This role will suit an experienced Finance Business Partner or Management Accountant with a strong background in manufacturing and cost accounting, who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.
You are likely to bring:
11. A recognised accounting qualification or equivalent experience
12. Strong experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments
13. Solid knowledge of standard costing and operational finance
14. Proven experience producing budgets, forecasts and management reports
15. Confidence partnering with senior operational stakeholders
16. Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
17. A continuous improvement mindset and the confidence to challenge constructively
18. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment
What's on offer
This is an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business with global operations, offering exposure to complex operations and senior stakeholders.
The role offers:
19. A site-based Finance Business Partner role with flexibility around working patterns
20. Broad operational exposure within a global manufacturing environment
21. A role with genuine influence on operational decision-making
22. A supportive finance team and collaborative culture
23. Competitive salary and benefits package
If this Finance Business Partner role in Leicester sounds of interest, or if you are an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step, please apply now. Even if the timing is not quite right, we are always keen to speak with strong finance professionals and get you on our radar.
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.