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 manageme...