Finance Business Partner

Grafton Banks Finance is pleased to be supporting a growing manufacturing business based in Medway, Kent with the recruitment of a Finance Business Partner.

Our client has a well established product base and is currently investing heavily in new product development. As part of this investment, they are keen to bolster their finance department with an additional Finance Business Partner. This role will be a key link between the finance department and the on the ground Operations team. The position will be best suited to a candidate who has experience of working within a manufacturing/FMCG setting.

The role involves the following duties:

• Primary responsibility for Finance Business Partnering with Commercial stakeholders.
• Gaining and maintaining a deep understanding of strategic aims and the Operations to ensure provision of best in class finance support.
• Leading monthly financial reviews with stakeholders and providing decision making support to Finance Manager.
• Partner with Finance Manager to facilitate managing and achieving the financial targets and objectives.
• Leading the finalisation of budget process to be in line with financial strategic direction of the Company.
• Establish effective internal controls within the business and deliver an adequate overall level of internal control.
• Coordinate the statutory accounting submissions and Board papers.
• Manage and comply with UK government reporting requirements and tax filing.

An ideal candidate will have the following profile:

• Studying ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualified by experience. 
• Strong Excel skills.
• ERP system experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Manufacturing experience (desirable).

This a fully office based role.