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Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Location: Sudbury
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving performance and leading high-performing teams?

We're looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a forward-thinking organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys variety in their role, and has a keen eye for continuous improvement. You'll be the bridge between finance and business operations-translating numbers into actionable insights that fuel growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:
• Act as a key contributor to the organisation's strategic direction as part of the Leadership Team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance, payroll, and HR administration teams-building capability and promoting cross-functional collaboration.
• Analyse and present key business intelligence to inform decisions, drive performance, and identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Own the finance annual plan, budget setting, costings, and monthly reporting cycles.
• Provide financial analysis and robust business cases to support commercial initiatives.
• Manage and improve financial disciplines, cost control, and risk management across the organisation.
• Coordinate year-end audit activity and ensure full compliance with statutory and internal reporting requirements.
• As Company Secretary, ensure governance responsibilities are met and maintain all statutory records.
• Oversee payroll, pensions, HR records, and compliance with time & attendance systems.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and provide strategic financial leadership at all levels.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:
• 7-10 years of finance experience, ideally in a manufacturing or product-based environment.
• At least 5 years' experience in a leadership or managerial finance role.
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, ERP systems, and financial modelling.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Commercially astute with solid decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable:
• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Experience in payroll and HR administration.
• Industry experience or similar manufacturing environments.

Why Join Us?
You'll be part of an exciting, values-driven organisation where your input matters. They offer a supportive environment that encourages personal development, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is a leadership role with real impact, offering you the platform to drive change and make a difference

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