Location: Knutsford, Cheshire, North West, UKAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic and evolving manufacturing organisation. This role plays a pivotal part in driving financial performance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting informed decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance expertise, a deep understanding of standard costing, and the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels.The RoleYou will act as a key link between finance, commercial and operational teams, providing insight, transparency and control around manufacturing performance. With ownership of standard costing, inventory management, and financial reporting, you will support strategic initiatives, shape day-to-day decisions, and champion financial awareness across the organisation.Key Responsibilities as Finance Business Partner Lead standard costing, inventory management and analysis of manufacturing variancesProvide finance business partnering to operations and commercial teamsReview BOMs, routings, stock provisions and product profitabilityDeliver clear reporting on stock, margins, variances and working capitalMaintain and improve management reporting, forecasting and budgetingBuild costing models for new products and support investment decisionsConduct data analysis using ERP/BI systems and communicate insights clearlyManage month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and audit supportAssist with cashflow forecasting, R&D cost reporting and hedging processesSupport financial understanding across the business and influence key decisionsThe successful candidate Strong finance experience gained in manufacturingCIMA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience)Excellent attention to detail and communication skillsConfident partnering with non-finance teams and challenging where neededFlexible, proactive and able to manage competing prioritiesOn offerA salary circa £48,00025 days holiday plus bank holidaysFlexible working hoursHybrid workingBuy annual leave schemeDeath in serviceDiscount schemeProfessional developmentInterested? To apply, please follow the link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.Our commitment:Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.TPBN1_UKTJ