Finance Business Partner, Ludlow (hybrid) 12 month fixed term contract, £50-55K
Join a forward thinking manufacturing organisation at a pivotal moment in their journey, where your insight and expertise will directly shape operational performance and support meaningful business transformation. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role where your contribution will make a difference from day one.
The role
Working closely with senior stakeholders across operations, supply chain, and commercial teams, you will provide high?quality financial analysis, forecasting, and decision support. You will help drive performance, challenge assumptions, and support the delivery of strategic and financial objectives within a fast?paced manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities include
Partnering with operational leaders to provide clear, actionable financial insight
Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and month?end processes
Conducting detailed variance analysis and identifying cost?saving opportunities
Preparing and presenting financial reports for senior management
Supporting investment appraisals, business cases, and scenario modelling
Ensuring strong financial controls and compliance
Proactively contributing to process improvements and cross?functional collaboration
About you
We are seeking a commercially minded, proactive Finance Business Partner who is confident building relationships across the business. You will thrive in a manufacturing, engineering, or similarly fast?moving environment and be comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels.
You will ideally bring
Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering role
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, or an operationally focused industry is advantageous
What's on offer
A varied and impactful role
The opportunity to partner closely with senior leaders and shape business performance

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