Finance Business Partner

A role beyond moving numbers around on a screen, you''ll make a real impactHybrid working out of West Yorkshire baseA salary of c£ depending upon experienceCommercially Minded Finance Business Partner Opportunity A leading UK manufacturer sector is looking for a commercially-minded Finance Business Partner to join its finance team in a newly defined, high-visibility role. This is genuine partnering, not just reporting and you will have direct access to senior operational leadership and a real mandate to influence business performance.The role You''ll be the finance lead for the Operations function across a multi-site manufacturing environment, owning the Operational PandL and acting as the critical interface between finance and the factory floor. You''ll manage one direct report, work closely with Site Accountants on budgeting and forecasting, and have the ear of the Head of Manufacturing on everything from capital investment to cost efficiency.What you''ll be doingOwning Operational PandL reporting - actuals vs forecast and budget with meaningful commentaryPartnering with the Head of Manufacturing and site operational leaders to understand and drive performanceOverseeing product costing to ensure it reflects current manufacturing realityLeading capital investment appraisal and supporting commercial tendersEmbedding standardisation, automation, and simplification across operational financeMentoring and developing a small teamRepresenting finance on all operational projects, ..... full job details .....