Partner with the General Manager to drive performance, profitability and continuous improvement across a fast-paced manufacturing site. Lead budgeting, forecasting and operational analysis as the most senior finance leader on site.
Client Details
Our exclusive client is a leading manufacturing business supplying major UK customers within a high-volume production environment. Operating at pace, the business is focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement and delivering outstanding service levels.
As part of the site leadership team, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence operational performance, support key decision‑making and partner closely with the General Manager and senior operational leaders.
Description
Operational Finance Business Partner - Reporting into Group Finance and the local General Manager, you will be part of the senior operational finance leadership team and the lead commercial finance presence on site, responsible for providing insight, challenge and support to drive operational and financial performance.
Responsibilities include:
- Partnering closely with the General Manager and Site Leadership Team
- Providing meaningful financial insight and challenge to support decision-making
- Monitoring and reporting on operational and manufacturing KPIs
- Analysing labour, overhead and operational performance trends
- Leading site budgeting and forecasting processes
- Supporting continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
- Evaluating capital expenditure and investment proposals
- Supporting inventory management and working capital performance
- Developing reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility and accountability
- Leading and developing a small finance team
This is a highly visible role within the business where your ability to influence, challenge and build strong relationships will be key to success.
Profile
The Operational Finance Business Partner will likely be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience within a manufacturing, FMCG or operationally focused environment.
You will also demonstrate:
- Strong business partnering skills
- Experience supporting operational or site leadership teams
- Excellent commercial awareness
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
- Experience of budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting
- A proactive and hands‑on approach
- The ability to translate financial information into practical actions
- Food manufacturing experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
Job Offer
- £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
- Statutory Pension
25 days annual leave - Senior leadership exposure
- Highly visible operational role
- Opportunity to influence business performance
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Manufacturing Finance Business Partner in Dartford employer: Michael Page
ASDA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Leeds. With a strong commitment to employee growth, ASDA provides numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement, alongside competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, making it an attractive workplace for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in one of the UK's leading retail brands.
