Head of FPandA and Business Partnering

Gleeson Recruitment Group are exclusively supporting a well-established manufacturing business, who are looking to appoint a new Head of FPandA and Business Partnering, in a newly created role. You will play a pivotal role in driving commercial insight, strategic decision-making and financial performance.This is a senior leadership position within the finance function, offering direct exposure to the Executive team and a genuine opportunity to influence both short-term outcomes and long-term direction.The RoleAs Head of FPandA and Business Partnering, you will be responsible for shaping how the business plans, measures and improves performance. You will lead a team that provides forward-looking insight rather than retrospective reporting, ensuring financial thinking is fully embedded across operations, commercial activity and strategic planning.Key areas of focus include:Leading enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting and medium-term planning processesProviding clear, actionable insight on performance drivers, profitability, investment cases and operational efficiencyActing as a senior finance partner to executive and senior operational leadersDriving improvements in reporting, data integrity, analytics and use of BI toolsSupporting transformation initiatives that improve margin, cash flow, productivity and decision speedBuilding, developing and coaching a high-calibre FPandA and business partnering teamThe PersonThis role will suit a confident, commercially astute finance ..... full job details .....