Finance Business Partner

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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