Strategic Finance Partner

3 weeks ago


Kendal, Cumbria, United Kingdom Kenton Black Limited Full time

Company Overview and Position Summary:
A permanent position for a Finance Business Partner has opened within a prominent manufacturing organization.

This company boasts a global operational presence and employs over 500 individuals worldwide, recognized as a leader in its specialized sector, providing services to numerous esteemed brands across the globe.

The organization places a significant emphasis on its workforce, investing substantially in employee satisfaction and opportunities for career growth, which are integral to its core values.


Benefits and Rewards:
The successful applicant will enjoy a competitive rewards and benefits package, which includes:
- Competitive starting salary based on experience
- Flexible working options, including a hybrid model
- Bonus incentives
- Company pension with up to 6% employer contribution
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Sick pay for up to 26 weeks
- Life insurance equivalent to 4 times the salary
- Employee discount programs
- Cycle to work initiative
- On-site fitness facilities
- Recognition and awards programs
- Various health and wellness benefits

Role Responsibilities:
Reporting to the senior finance leader, the Finance Business Partner will collaborate within a supportive team, with responsibilities that include:
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining procedures to ensure a thorough month-end process
- Preparing monthly reports on direct costs and overheads
- Compiling material cost reports and analyzing standard cost variances
- Assisting with budgeting and business planning initiatives
- Regularly engaging with budget holders to assess costs against budgets
- Analyzing key trends and presenting findings to senior management
- Supporting the broader finance team with various projects as needed
- Ensuring the establishment of appropriate financial and internal controls as required

Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar Management Accounting or Finance Business Partner role, preferably within a manufacturing or product-driven environment.

A full CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification is essential, along with strong communication and business partnering abilities, including the capacity to influence and challenge effectively.

Proficiency in IT, particularly in Excel, is crucial as the role involves utilizing complex models and managing large data sets.

This vacancy is being managed by Kenton Black Finance, a leading recruitment partner specializing in finance talent acquisition across both permanent and interim positions.

With a dedicated team of experts, Kenton Black Finance has a proven history of establishing partnerships with businesses of all sizes, from startups to established corporations.

As industry leaders, we offer recruitment solutions ranging from entry-level finance roles to directorship positions.

Operating from various locations, Kenton Black Finance remains a dynamic and effective recruitment partner, representing and attracting top finance talent across the UK.



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