Finance Business Partner

Role : Finance Business Partner (Audit background preferred)Reports to: Commercial Finance ManagerLocation: Warrington (hybrid)Salary: circa £65,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus, Private HealthAll potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.Medlock Partners are delighted to be partnering with a Global Engineering business based in the Cheshire area as they look to appoint a technically competent, yet commercially focused Finance Business Partner. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, the Finance Business Partner will partner closely with operational leaders, commercial teams and central finance to drive profitability, improve insight and strengthen financial capability across the business.This is a high-impact role with broad exposure, senior stakeholder engagement and genuine influence over decision-making, performance and long-term planning.Key Responsibilities;Full month-end ownership, including journals, variance analysis and reporting to site management and Board-level stakeholdersOversight of commercial administration and pricing activity, including inter-site pricing and margin transparencyForecasting, performance analysis and business insightClose partnership with commercial, trading, supply chain and operational management teamsSupporting commercial negotiations and supplier contract renewals, including financial modelling and scenario analysisPreparation of investment proposals, long-term capacity modelling and strategic planning supportLine management of one direct reportReview and approval of month-end journals and reporting for senior leadershipFinancial oversight of stock, production, stock takes and operational performanceForecasting, analytics and business partnering with technical and commercial teamsModelling commercial impacts for contract renewals and supplier negotiationsSupporting new projects, long-term planning and investment casesEvaluating new contracts and renewals using a standard framework covering pricing, cost-to-serve, material flow, processing requirements, transport costs and scenario testingReviewing contract performance vs plan (volumes, yields, cost variances, haulage costs, recharge items, etc.)Providing proactive challenge and insight to commercial stakeholders to improve margin and profitabilitySupporting the development of high-quality internal reporting, MI and financial capability across the businessDriving improvements in forecasting, analysis, financial processes and reporting toolsDelivering financial modelling, market analysis and investment evaluation for senior leadership and UK commercial directorsSupporting both UK finance and commercial teams in strengthening understanding of numbers and reinforcing strong financial governanceKey requirements:Professional finance qualification (preferably ACA) or equivalent experienceStrong financial modelling and analytical skillsProven experience in business partnering, commercial finance or operational financeAbility to challenge constructively, communicate clearly and influence senior stakeholdersExperience supporting contract evaluation, pricing or operational performance (advantageous)Comfort working in a fast-paced, multi-site or complex environmentStrong organisational skills, curiosity and a continuous improvement mindsetThis role would ideally suit a practice/audit trained finance professional with a commercial mindset who is looking for a position that delivers high impact and full visibility at a senior level. You will possess the ability to influence commercial outcomes and operational performance by taking on a broad, influential and high profile remit within a global organisation.In return the successful candidate will join an elite finance function that offers full training and support, a comprehensive salary and package, coupled with un parallelled progression opportunities. xwwtmva The business operates a “investment in people” culture, is globally conscious and boasts a highly impressive staff retention rate.