At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide financial insights and support decision-making in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Leading manufacturing firm in South Lincolnshire with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on stakeholder engagement and business partnering.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving profitability and operational efficiency.
- Qualifications: Professionally qualified in finance with experience in manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: South Lincolnshire
Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
Sector: Manufacturing
The Role
We are looking for a commercially focused Senior Finance Business Partner to join a manufacturing business based in South Lincolnshire, supporting the continued development of its finance function. This is a forward looking Business Partnering role, focused on providing commercial insight, challenging stakeholders and supporting operational decision making, rather than being primarily centred around month end reporting. You will work closely with operational stakeholders to understand business performance, identify opportunities and provide clear financial insight that supports better commercial decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with operational and senior stakeholders to provide meaningful financial and commercial insight.
- Support the business with forward looking analysis, planning and decision making.
- Challenge performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Translate financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for non finance stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships across manufacturing and operational functions.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and performance management activity.
- Provide proactive, value adding commercial support beyond traditional reporting.
- Work collaboratively with transactional finance and Assistant Management Accountants, allowing greater focus on Business Partnering and stakeholder engagement.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and restructuring of the wider finance function.
About You
The ideal candidate will be:
- Professionally qualified, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
- Experienced within a manufacturing environment, essential.
- Commercially focused with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Confident challenging and influencing operational stakeholders.
- Able to turn financial data into meaningful business insight.
- Comfortable working closely with operational teams.
- Forward thinking and proactive, with the ability to look beyond the numbers.
- A strong communicator who can engage effectively with finance and non finance stakeholders.
Commercial FInance Business Partner in Lincolnshire employer: The Collective Network
Join a historic manufacturing company in Northamptonshire that is at the forefront of innovation in the motorsport, automotive, and aerospace sectors. With a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and mentorship, you'll have the opportunity to lead projects from concept to production while working with cutting-edge technology. The company values employee growth, offering a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career.
