Interim Finance Business Partner

Overview

Your new company

Hays is delighted to be working with a leading manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Finance Business Partner for a 3-month interim assignment. The role is a 40-hour working week, with standard hours being 08:30-5pm Monday to Thursday and Friday 08:30-4pm. This role is predominately office-based; however, flexibility is offered. This is a high-impact role designed to bridge the gap between finance and operations, providing strategic insight and commercial challenge to drive performance, efficiency, and profitability across the business.

Your new role

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial analysis across production, supply chain, and commercial functions
• Analyse cost drivers, variances, and operational KPIs
• Support margin improvement and product/customer profitability reviews
• Partner with operational teams to guide financial decisions
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, including scenario modelling
• Monitor sales performance and forecast accuracy
• Conduct margin analysis and support pricing decisions
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and track implementation
• Provide KPI commentary and benchmark performance
• Support strategic initiatives including investment appraisals and pricing strategy

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a qualified accountant (or QBE) with proven experience in a manufacturing or operational finance environment. You'll have strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Experience in margin analysis, cost control, and business partnering is essential, along with a proactive and collaborative approach.

What you'll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking business where finance plays a key role in shaping operational strategy. You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, contribute to high-impact initiatives, and help drive performance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role offers flexibility and the chance to make an impact.

What you need to do now

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