Finance Business Partner, Blackpool

Our client is a successful and highly profitable group of companies seeking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to their finance team as part of a longer term succession plan. As an established manufacturer their success has been driven by considerable internal investment with a focus on environmental sustainability and a culture of employee engagement and customer care.This new role is a key hire supporting an experienced Finance Director and will offer exposure to all aspects of the finance function. They are keen to recruit someone CIMA / ACCA or ACA qualified with the right attitude and desire to settle into a position where they can be developed towards a leadership role in the futureThe successful candidate will act as a Finance Business Partner to look at costs and performance with operational stakeholders across the business, providing financial information and analysis to support decision making and commercial activity. The main duties will include: Preparation of the annual budgets and forecastsCollaborating across all departments to improve cost control and profitability Improving financial systems and controls, introducing AI where necessary Preparing detailed MI on costs and margins to identify trends and risk areas Consolidating financial information into group reporting pack Cashflow planning, forecasting and currency managementProviding financial analysis and reporting to senior management Producing the monthly management accounts with commentary Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and external audit Assisting with strategic planning, cost saving and efficiency improvements This will be a wide ranging role offering plenty of scope to review processes across all cost centres and introduce improvements. The ideal candidate would be a proactive, self-starter able to credibly influence colleagues and drive change. Strong IT skills, knowledge of ERP systems and an ability to implement AI and finance transformation activities would be very attractive.Previous experience as a Management Accountant, Finance Analyst or Finance Manager from a manufacturing, industrial or distribution company would be preferred. Provided you are a fully qualified Accountant with some experience, duties can be shaped to suit the successful candidate, so if you have the right attitude and career ambition, please do not hesitate to apply.On offer is an attractive salary, benefits package and fantastic career development prospects. Hybrid working could also be available once settled into the role, although applications will only be considered from candidates living in a reasonable commuting distance. TPBN1_UKTJ