Operations Finance Business Partner - Hybrid working
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with a successful manufacturing business in Barnsley as they look to recruit a Operations Finance Business Partner into the finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance with a dotted line to the Operations Director, the Operations FBP works as part of a cross-disciplinary team and is central to the effective operation of the company. This role will help to improve business performance by providing timely and relevant information and analysis to the management team in order to make informed decisions that contribute to the effective operation of the business. It will be a varied role with duties to include: - Prepare weekly P&L and provide financial insightsOwnership of weekly and monthly reporting and balance sheet maintenance of raw materials including price variance and waste costsReview and challenge product costings with operations teams, and explain cost drivers to operational and commercial teamsBusiness partner with senior staff to forecast, monitor and control direct labour and raw material costsProactively engage with operations team to influence value added change and ensure responsibility and accountability is in the right placeAssist in control and audit of financial processes throughout the site The ideal candidate will possess the following key attributes, skills, and experience:- CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified (Part Qualified will also be considered)Manufacturing experience, preferably FMCG would be desirable although not essential Strong Excel skills with experience of working with and validating multiple sources of dataPowerPoint skills – ability to present financial informationAbility to work independently at pace and make judgement calls where necessaryGood communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to nonfinancial staffSystem Implementation would be beneficial Benefits: - Competitive salary 25 Days Holiday + StatsAuto enrolment pensionHybrid working (3 days a week in the office) Flexibility on hours (start and finish time) This business is a market leader in it's field and has revenues of around £95 Million per annum and employs over 500 staff members at it's facility in Barnsley. They pride themselves in their constant innovation and refreshment of their product range in order to meet the needs of its wide ranging and demanding customer base. The environment is extremely fast moving and the company has a passion for customer service and has a continuous drive to optimise costs.
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