Finance Business Partner Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum Bonus Location: Chippenham (Hybrid Working, 3 days in office per week) Contract Type: Permanent Sector: Manufacturing Company Overview This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing company based in Chippenham. Renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence, the business is seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to support strategic decision-making and drive performance across key areas. With a hybrid working model and a strong emphasis on employee development, this role offers both flexibility and career progression in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. Role Overview As Finance Business Partner, you’ll act as a strategic advisor to operational and production teams, providing financial insight and challenge to help shape business decisions. You’ll be responsible for translating financial data into actionable recommendations and ensuring financial targets are met across manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities Partner with production, supply chain, and operational teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning Deliver insightful financial analysis on manufacturing performance, cost drivers, and efficiency metrics Monitor performance against KPIs and provide variance analysis with recommendations for improvement Lead monthly financial reviews with operational stakeholders, translating data into clear business actions Support investment appraisals, capital expenditure reviews, and cost-benefit analysis for new projects Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, waste reduction, and margin improvement Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and alignment with group objectives Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and manufacturing operations Candidate Profile Part Qualified/ Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or commercial finance role, ideally within a manufacturing or product-led environment Strong analytical and financial modelling skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Commercially astute with a proactive and strategic mindset Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and managing multiple priorities Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs, cost accounting, and operational finance is highly desirable What’s on Offer Performance-related bonus Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days in office per week) 25 days holiday bank holidays Pension scheme and additional benefits Supportive culture with clear pathways for career development Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a business that values innovation and continuous improvement What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4709841