Summary: The Finance Business Partner/Management Accountant role involves supporting a global manufacturing business by driving the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes. The position requires strong analytical skills to manage financial reporting and challenge operational performance while collaborating with various stakeholders. The role is contract-based for 12 months and emphasizes process improvement and project-based opportunities. Candidates must be qualified accountants with relevant experience in a manufacturing or commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across all business units.
• Define and propose improvement projects for budget inclusion, validating financial information.
• Manage financial reporting to ensure visibility of performance and early warning of risks.
• Challenge operational performance and support management in achieving targets.
• Participate in assessing business cases for operational investments and performance improvements.
• Conduct financial controlling activities.

Key Skills:

• Qualified Accountant with at least 2 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment.
• Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools.
• Experience in a similar Business Partnering role.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team with a positive, proactive mindset.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with multiple stakeholders.

Salary (Rate): 50.00

City: Bristol

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance