Interim Finance Business Partner

I’m delighted to be supporting a respected organisation with the appointment of a Senior Finance Business Partner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance team.

Based in Northeast Yorkshire, this role sits at the heart of the business, partnering closely with senior operational stakeholders to drive performance, manage risk and support strategic decision-making across multiple divisions.

Reporting into a supportive Finance Director, you will act as a trusted finance partner, leading insight and providing constructive challenge across the multiple divisions. Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the lead finance business partner
• Owning budgeting, forecasting and reporting across multiple divisions
• Leading, coaching and developing two Analysts
• Delivering insightful analysis on pricing variances, risks and opportunities versus budget and forecast
• Managing standard cost of goods, quarterly forecasts and global submissions
• Providing financial expertise to capital investment appraisals, NPD P&Ls and post-investment reviews
• Driving improvements in finance reporting, automation and standardisation
• Supporting broader finance activity, month-end and ad-hoc projects as required

We’re keen to speak with commercially minded finance professionals who can demonstrate:

• A professional accountancy qualification with strong industry experience
• Proven business partnering experience within manufacturing environments
• The ability to analyse, interpret and challenge financial performance with confidence
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the courage to influence and challenge at senior level
• Experience managing or developing analysts and working effectively through change

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys operating in a high-impact, value-add finance role, closely aligned to operational performance and long-term strategy.

Please send your CV to Niamh Hellewell if you’re interested in discussing this opportunity further.