Finance Business Partner – Manufacturing & Commercial Insight

Extons Foods Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Manchester is seeking a qualified accountant for a financial insight role. You will partner with Operational and Commercial teams to support decision-making and performance improvement. The ideal candidate should have experience in business partnering within FMCG or manufacturing, with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively. This role offers hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package including a company profit share scheme and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Company profit share scheme

Car allowance

Sales commission

Health cash plan

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted staff cheese shop

Qualifications

• Experience in business partnering, ideally in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Proven track record of working with Operational and/or Commercial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insight and challenge to Operational and Commercial teams.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting process for assigned functions/customers.
• Produce customer and product profitability analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling capability

Excellent communication skills

Curiosity and proactivity

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Job description

A leading food company in Manchester is seeking a qualified accountant for a financial insight role. You will partner with Operational and Commercial teams to support decision-making and performance improvement. The ideal candidate should have experience in business partnering within FMCG or manufacturing, with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively. This role offers hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package including a company profit share scheme and employee assistance programs.