Finance Business Partner

Contract: 6-month contract - perm options could be available for the right candiate
Rate: £30 £45 per hour
Hours: Full-time
Working Pattern: Hybrid 4 days onsite in Banbury per week
Business Unit: Advanced Composites Manufacturing

Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a key role supporting a £30m+ advanced composites manufacturing business. The Finance Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor to the Banbury leadership team, providing timely and insightful financial analysis to support decision-making, maximise returns, and build a cost-conscious, continuous-improvement culture.

The organisation specialises in the development and production of advanced composite materials and components for high-technology industries. This is a fast-paced, innovative environment where strong financial partnership is essential.

• Lead month-end activities, reporting actual performance vs. forecast, budget, and long-range plan with clear analysis and commentary

• Prepare site forecasts, annual budgets, and strategic financial plans

• Provide financial insight and analysis to support effective leadership decisions

• Challenge the business to deliver against commitments and support growth initiatives

• Build robust business cases for key strategic programmes, challenging assumptions where needed

• Prepare and deliver financial reporting packs for leadership review

• Maintain a strong financial control environment in line with company policies and relevant accounting standards

• Support preparation of capital investment cases and provide financial challenge

• Coordinate internal and external audit activity for the Banbury Finance team

• Collaborate across functions to drive improvements and promote best practice

• Actively contribute to CI and Lean initiatives

• Promote a continuous-improvement mindset across the site

• Coach and develop Finance Analysts to build wider team capability

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring leaders are fully informed and supported

• Contribute to the delivery of Finance for Non-Finance training across the site

• Significant post-qualified experience (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

• Strong commercial acumen and experience developing investment/business cases

• Background in manufacturing or engineering

• Proven business partnering experience with senior leadership

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

• High proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• Resilient, proactive, and hands-on approach

• Strong decision-making ability and adaptability

• Ability to work onsite in Banbury four days per week

• Knowledge of relevant GAAP and internal control frameworks

• Experience with SAP, HFM, or similar financial systems