A senior finance leadership role partnering Operations and technical leadership teams within a complex manufacturing environment. You'll combine strategic business partnering, operational finance and manufacturing cost expertise to drive performance, support business transformation and influence key operational decisions.
Client Details
Our client is a highly innovative, technology-led manufacturing business operating in an international and regulated environment. Following continued investment and organisational change, they are seeking a commercially minded finance leader to support the next phase of operational development, performance improvement and long-term growth.
Description
- Act as the senior finance partner to Operations and Technical leadership teams.
- Drive financial performance across manufacturing and operational functions.
- Support major business transformation and operational change initiatives.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning activities.
- Deliver insightful analysis on business performance, risks and opportunities.
- Partner with operational leaders to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability.
- Provide financial leadership on supplier strategy, sourcing decisions and operational risk management.
- Own and enhance manufacturing cost reporting, standard costing and variance analysis processes.
- Develop investment appraisals and business cases supporting strategic projects and capital expenditure.
- Drive accountability through meaningful KPI reporting and performance management.
- Maintain a visible presence within manufacturing operations and engage closely with site leadership.
- Strengthen financial controls, governance and decision-support capabilities across the business.
Profile
A successful Head of Finance - Business Partnering should have:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or technology-led environments.
- Strong operational finance and business partnering credentials.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing finance, standard costing and variance analysis.
- Experience supporting manufacturing transformation, operational change or supply chain initiatives.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting strategic business decisions.
- Experience partnering operational, engineering or technical functions.
- Excellent analytical, financial modelling and planning capabilities.
- Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on within a manufacturing environment.
Job Offer
- Salary of up to £120,000, DOE.
- Bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to shape and influence a significant operational transformation programme.
- High-profile position with direct exposure to senior executive leadership.
- Broad operational remit spanning manufacturing, operations and technical functions.
If you are interested, apply now below!
Head of Finance - Business Partnering in Cambridge employer: Michael Page Finance
Join a leading accountancy practice in Exeter, where you will be part of a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a diverse client portfolio and a strong team of tax professionals, this firm offers meaningful career progression opportunities and the flexibility of part or full-time hours, making it an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding role in personal tax management.
