Finance Business Partner
Location: Sudbury
Salary: £65,000-£75,000 per year
Full Time | Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is passionate about driving business performance through insightful financial analysis, strategic support, and effective leadership.
As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will provide forward-thinking financial guidance, deliver meaningful business intelligence, and support decision-making across the organisation. You will also lead and develop the finance function while ensuring robust financial governance and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leaders to support strategic business decisions.
- Lead, motivate and develop the finance, payroll and HR administration team.
- Coordinate and deliver the annual financial planning process.
- Prepare and review budgets, forecasts and management accounts.
- Analyse financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide financial support and evaluation for business development initiatives and investment proposals.
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the business.
- Monitor expenditure trends and provide early warning indicators to senior management.
- Manage year-end audit activities and liaise with external auditors.
- Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and accounting standards.
- Maintain strong financial controls and promote effective risk management practices.
- Act as Company Secretary, supporting governance processes and maintaining statutory records.
- Ensure payroll, pensions, HR administration and related returns are processed accurately and on time.
- Manage credit control processes and oversee debtor insurance reviews.
- Prepare and review business intelligence reports, KPIs and financial performance data.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- 7-10 years’ finance experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
- At least 5 years’ experience leading and developing teams.
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Excel, Microsoft Office and ERP systems experience.
- Financial modelling experience.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of an organisation.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Desirable
- Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a professional accounting qualification.
- Previous payroll and HR administration experience.
- Experience within the textile sector.
What’s on Offer?
- Opportunity to influence business strategy and performance.
- Leadership position within a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- A varied role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders.
If you are a proactive finance professional looking to make a real impact within a growing business, we’d love to hear from you
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