Manufacturing Finance Partner - Cost, Forecasting & Lean

Shepley Spring Ltd.; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bottled water manufacturer based in Harrogate is seeking a Finance Business Partner. The successful candidate will provide financial analysis support and partner with various teams to drive continuous improvement in operations. Key responsibilities include competitive pricing analysis, weekly sales performance reports, and managing production variance meetings. Candidates must be CIMA/ACCA qualified or close to completion and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to engage directly with operations and contribute to strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• CIMA / ACCA qualified or late part qualified candidates will be considered.
• Demonstrable experience of building processes and adding value.
• Experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Business partnering with National Account Managers for competitive pricing.
• Analyze sales and profitability performance weekly.
• Lead variance meetings with production and engineering teams.
• Manage Capex analysis and project budget tracking.
• Promote lean manufacturing culture and standard costing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

CIMA / ACCA Qualified

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

A leading bottled water manufacturer based in Harrogate is seeking a Finance Business Partner. The successful candidate will provide financial analysis support and partner with various teams to drive continuous improvement in operations. Key responsibilities include competitive pricing analysis, weekly sales performance reports, and managing production variance meetings. Candidates must be CIMA/ACCA qualified or close to completion and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to engage directly with operations and contribute to strategic decisions.