Finance Business Partner

Our client, in the defence industry is currently seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team. This is an exciting permanent role that offers flexibility and the opportunity to significantly impact the organisation. Our client values innovation and empowerment, fostering a culture where employees feel valued and respected.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Financial Planning and Business Partnering Leader to design and deliver impactful finance business partnering across the business.
Provide business partnering support to engineering and operations teams, offering finance support and guidance
Embed key performance metrics into the business, including labour utilisation, efficiency, absorption, standard costs and inventory turns
Work with operational teams to create meaningful budgets
Partner with budget holders to ensure robust cost control and deliver business targets
Identify opportunities to improve data capture and processes
Provide ad hoc analysis and project support as needed

Job Requirements:

Qualified or near qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) is highly desirable
Experience within an operational/manufacturing/engineering finance team in similar positions
Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
Understanding of engineering and operational environments, including supply chain and manufacturing engineering
Ability to create high-quality, commercially meaningful outputs, including robust audit trails and process notes
Knowledge of integrated ERPs, specifically IFS (desirable)
Experience within a defence or aerospace environment (desirable)

Benefits:

Flexible working within core hours
25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days, plus bank holidays
Life assurance at four times your annual salary
Flexible benefits package
Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7.5% based on service
Sports and social club
Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events
If you are an experienced finance professional with a background in operational, manufacturing, or engineering accounting, and are looking to join a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to make an immediate impact in an innovative and robust company