Finance Business Partner

AnaVation LLC; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive global company in London is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial insights that drive business performance. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance profitability and efficiency. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting background, excellent communication skills, and experience in manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity for career growth and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, waste or process-driven industries.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong skills in performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to deliver financial analysis for strategic decisions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Conduct profitability analysis to identify cost control opportunities.
• Produce monthly management reports with insights.

Skills

Financial modelling

Product costing

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring a Finance Business Partner who can bridge the gap between numbers and business performance. In this hands-on role, you’ll work closely with our commercial and operational teams, providing insight, challenge, and guidance to drive profitability and efficiency across the business.

This isn’t a traditional finance role. We’re looking for a commercially minded professional who can act as a true business partner—someone who can turn financial data into clear insights.

This role will be based at our Rainham Essex plant 3 days per week with option to work 2 days from home!

Key responsibilities

• Partner with commercial, operations, and engineering teams to deliver meaningful financial analysis that drives strategic and operational decisions
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes that support our manufacturing goals
• Conduct detailed costing and profitability analysis to identify opportunities for margin improvement and cost control
• Produce and present monthly management reports with clear insights and commentary on key variances
• Drive process improvements, leveraging ERP systems and data analysis to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Evaluate and support major tenders, contracts, and capital projects, ensuring sound financial decisions align with business objectives
• Build strong relationships across departments and influence stakeholders to embed financial discipline and commercial awareness throughout the business

Candidate profile

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with experience in manufacturing, waste, or process-driven industries
• Strong skills in product costing, financial modelling, budgeting, and performance reporting
• A commercial mindset and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence influencing at all levels
• Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency, with a proven track record of improving processes through technology and analysis
• Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable with a hands-on approach and a drive to make an impact
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel as needed

What we can offer

• Competitive Package: A rewarding salary and benefits package that reflects your skills and experience
• Strategic Role: The opportunity to take on a high-impact position with real influence over business performance and strategy
• Career Growth: Ongoing development and progression opportunities within a growing, global organisation
• Dynamic Environment: A fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding workplace where your ideas and contributions make a visible difference