Finance Business Partner

08 September 20252025-09-08
Bradford, West Yorkshire

Are you a qualified accountant with hands-on experience in manufacturing finance?


We’re supporting a leading international manufacturing business in the search for a Commercial Management Accountant. The role will focus on providing financial leadership to the UK production unit while also offering oversight to a European site. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing background who thrives on partnering with operational teams and driving commercial insight.

You’ll be joining a truly global business, gaining wide exposure to cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting—an environment where you’ll be able to make a real impact.

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £60,000
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working – 1 day from home each week
  • A generous pension scheme

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with the plant manager and operational leads, providing clear financial guidance and challenge.
  • Deliver insightful analysis and reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Review and interpret monthly results, trends and variances, offering practical recommendations.
  • Take ownership of accurate monthly reporting and core accounting processes.
  • Lead annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Maintain accurate product costings and inventory data across multiple sites.
  • Manage and strengthen inventory controls, including cycle counts and asset safeguarding.
  • Support capital investment planning and fixed asset management.

About You

  • A fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
  • Proven and recent experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong track record in product costing, cost control and inventory accounting.
  • Confident using ERP systems (SAP experience would be an advantage).
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong IT capability.
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to influence, challenge and collaborate across functions.