Finance Business Partne in Manchester

Business Area: Accounting/Finance & Control

Job Type: Direct Employee

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester, GB

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our Head Office based UK Finance (Controlling) team. At Chiesi, our people are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. A proud family business, we are certified as a Top Employer and a Great Place to Work in the UK.

We provide an excellent benefits package, as detailed below:

• competitive salary
• annual performance related bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus 2 additional paid wellbeing days
• group personal pension scheme with flexible contributions
• private medical insurance
• private dental insurance
• group life assurance
• employee assistance programme
• salary sacrifice and employee discount schemes
• annual high-performance incentive awards
• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
• paid carers leave
• professional development opportunities
• flexible smart working
• 2 dedicated volunteering days per year

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments upon request. If this sounds like the next step in your career journey, we would love to hear from you!

Closing Date: Friday 10 April 2026

First stage interviews: from Thursday 16 April 2026

You will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with the Head of Controlling within a team to guarantee that management receives precise and timely figures.
• Partnering with a specific business area(s) and utilising the integrated SAP & PCR systems to maintain the overall accuracy and promptness of planning and reporting data for both Corporate and Local management.
• Acting as a Business Partner alongside key stakeholders to ensure all relevant Business Unit leaders and Cost Centre managers receive accurate and timely financial information and support of a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recommend finance solutions to drive efficiency, improve business model understanding, and reduce risk.
• Provide efficient and proactive finance management services, making best use of the available finance systems and platforms.
• Ensure accurate and timely results delivered in line with Global planning & reporting deadlines.
• Support Heads of Departments and Directorates with financial planning and management.
• Provide financial information and advice for achieving objectives, including forecasting and budgeting.
• Keep managers updated on relevant changes in finance and accounting.
• Regularly meet with Directors and Heads of Departments for proactive finance management.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their financial needs and objectives.
• Analyse financial data and market trends to provide valuable insights.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including budget variances and forecasts.
• Assist in budgeting processes and setting realistic financial targets.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Support internal and external audits and address compliance issues.
• Foster strong working relationships with business unit leaders and act as a liaison between finance and business units.
• Develop and manage budgets, prepare financial forecasts, and track performance against targets.
• Build financial models to support decision‑making.
• Analyse budget deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare regular financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Provide financial analysis for projects, investments, and operational issues.
• Identify and track KPIs and develop action plans to improve results.

The Finance Business Partner will also be expected to undertake various tasks related to their role, which may vary depending on the specific needs of the business area they support. This includes, but is not limited to the preparation of reports, analysis of data, review of monthly P&L, short‑term sales forecasting, and maintaining accurate workflows in SAP.

We would prefer for you to have:

• A proven background in accounting and finance together with a relevant qualification.
• Relevant experience in management accounts, dealing with internal stakeholders, and managing budgets and timely monthly reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, confident in working with Senior Management and work to a high level of integrity, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• The ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Customer‑focused, with experience of working cross‑functionally.
• A motivated and focused individual, eager to develop.
• A high level of knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a must, and some previous experience of SAP would be advantageous.

This role is based at our Head Office in South Manchester, M22 5LG. Ability to get to the office is essential.