Job Opportunity: Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing
Location: Outskirts of Liverpool City Centre (Hybrid - 3 days in the office)
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Contract: 3 months
Sector: Manufacturing
A leading manufacturing organisation based on the outskirts of Liverpool City Centre is looking to appoint a commercially focused Finance Business Partner on a temporary to permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business at a key point in their growth journey, playing a central role in financial strategy and operational decision-making.
The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 remote) and a salary of up to £55,000, along with the opportunity to embed yourself within a high-performing finance team that partners closely with production, supply chain, and operational leads.

Key Responsibilities:

As Finance Business Partner, you will act as the critical link between finance and operations, delivering insights that drive efficiency and profitability across the manufacturing function. Your key duties will include:

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  Partnering with operations, production, and supply chain teams to support strategic and operational decision-making
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  Monitoring and analysing manufacturing performance, including yield, waste, throughput, and downtime metrics
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  Conducting detailed product costing and margin analysis
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  Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process, with a focus on operational spend and production output
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  Tracking and reporting on KPIs such as labour efficiency, material usage, overhead absorption, and stock valuation
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  Investigating variances between standard and actual costs and recommending corrective actions
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  Assisting with inventory management and stock control reporting
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  Leading monthly performance review meetings with non-financial stakeholders
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  Supporting investment appraisals, capital expenditure analysis, and cost-saving initiatives
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  Ensuring financial controls are in place within the manufacturing environment and adhered to
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  Providing ad-hoc analysis and financial modelling to support continuous improvement projects

Ideal Candidate Profile:

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  Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)
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  Strong experience in a similar Finance Business Partner role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
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  Deep understanding of cost accounting, stock management, and standard costing
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  Commercially aware with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
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  Strong analytical mindset and confident in handling large datasets
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  Proficient in Excel and experience using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)