Finance Business Partner

EGGER Retail Products GmbH; Hexham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturer of wood-based materials seeks an Assistant Plant Director for Finance and Administration in Hexham, UK. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to drive financial performance and compliance while leading operational excellence initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or Business, recognised accounting qualifications, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive compensation, a pension scheme, and a range of benefits focused on employee wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Private Health Cash Plan

Annual Christmas bonus

Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

On-site restaurant

Access to free fruit

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance, administration, or project management in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks and UK corporate law processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant leadership to optimize costs and maximize profitability.
• Lead and implement complex improvement projects.
• Support the Plant Director with financial topics.
• Enhance compliance processes under guidance.
• Analyse financial and operational data for strategic insights.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Economics

Recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP or similar ERP systems

Job description

Join EGGER - a leading international manufacturer of wood-based materials – and play a key role in shaping the financial and administrative strategy of our business.

We are introducing an exciting new position: Assistant Plant Director – Finance and Administration. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, driving financial performance, compliance, and operational excellence while contributing to strategic initiatives that support long-term growth.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with plant leadership to optimize costs, manage risks, and maximise profitability.
• Lead and implement complex improvement projects with internal and external experts.
• Support the Plant Director, Finance with financial topics (to include credit management and cashflow).
• Configure and enhance compliance processes under the guidance of the Plant Director, Finance.
• Assist with corporate governance processes and ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• Analyse financial and operational data to provide insights for strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to investment evaluations, capital planning, and risk management strategies.
• Organise and prepare management meetings, including presentations and action plans.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) is essential.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance, administration, or project management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage cross-functional projects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks and UK corporate law processes desirable.

We Offer

Join Northumberland’s largest family-owned manufacturing employer, where employee wellbeing and health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering excellence in quality, customer service, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. You’ll benefit from a competitive pension and benefits package, a rewarding and diverse role, and access to cutting-edge technology and systems. From a thorough induction to ongoing professional development, we support your growth every step of the way.

Other benefits include

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Applications close 18 January 2026

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T [phone]

About EGGER

We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.