Finance Business Partner

Job title:

Finance Business Partner

Company

Howdens

Job description

Finance Business PartnerWe are looking for a part qualified / qualified Accountant to join our Supply Operations as Finance Business Partner. Supporting manufacturing, you will be a key member of the manufacturing finance team, based at our site in Howden, East Yorkshire, which offers a blend of office and home working.Reporting to the Manufacturing Finance Manager and supporting our fast-moving and changing manufacturing environment, you will be an experienced and confident business partner, who will build credible working relationships with Site Management, Operations Managers and Maintenance and Engineering teams to problem solve and find solutions.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills to play a key role in our organisation through world-class service, as part of the UK’s number one Trade Kitchen Supplier.What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary and up to 15% annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
• Staff Discount
• Free lunch at our onsite canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

What will I be doing?

• Business Partner with Site Manager and Operations Managers; proactively highlighting any budget risks or opportunities.
• Responsibility for the manufacturing cost centres – complete period end journals to ensure the P&L is accurate, act as the key contact and support for the managers by providing accurate, timely, user- friendly reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Review, analyse and issue weekly flash reports for labour and material usage for the manufacturing site.
• Prepare operational budgets & forecasts for manufacturing cost centres, with detailed explanation of key drivers.
• Product costing including the preparation of cost estimates, as well as maintaining the standard product costs within SAP.
• Providing training to ensure financial awareness on the manufacturing sites.
• Taking an active role in project work to support business decisions engaging with stakeholders across the manufacturing function.

What are we looking for?

• ACCA/CIMA qualified (or actively studying)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver the narrative and communicate with finance and non-finance colleagues.
• An exceptional relationship builder, with strong stakeholder engagement capability.
• Strong Excel and IT skills

How to Apply:Grade – 5Line Manager – Jo MeyersGood luck with your application. Before you apply, please speak to your manager, so that they are aware of your interest in this role. You will also need to attach a CV as part of your application. Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change. If you have any questions or need further support or information, please contact the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Expected salary

Location

Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire

Job date

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 01:53:38 GMT

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