Finance Business Partner - ManufacturingLocation: Client site, LeekEmployment Type: Hybrid, PermanentWe are partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team and play a key role in delivering strategic financial insight across a complex manufacturing environment.About the RoleAs Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior operational leaders, providing high-quality financial analysis, performance insight, and challenge to support operational decision-making. You''ll be instrumental in driving efficiency, strengthening controls, and enhancing cost transparency across the manufacturing function.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with site leadership to analyse production performance, cost drivers, and key operational metricsLead month-end close activities and variance analysis in SAP, ensuring accurate manufacturing cost reporting and inventory valuationSupport budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, converting operational activity into robust financial targetsIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance processes through data-driven analysisInfluence and collaborate across cross-functional teams in a global environmentSupport and mentor other finance team members as neededAbout YouYou will be a confident communicator and strategic thinker with the ability to build strong relationships across ..... full job details .....