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Our client are a leading manufacturing business currently undergoing a period of operational transformation. They are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support the Head of Transformation and Head of Finance on a 6-month (minimum) fixed term contract.  This is a commercially focused role, supporting critical decision-making on cost efficiency projects, capital investment, and value creation initiatives. You will play a key role in delivering robust financial insight and governance during a period of strategic change.  Based in Banbury, you'll initially work onsite 3-4 days a week, before reverting to 1 day per week after an initial set up period.

Key Responsibilities

Work with manufacturing sites to understand and validate current cost structures, creating a consistent financial baseline.
Build and maintain the business case for transformation projects, including efficiency assessments, Capex modelling, and ongoing cost implications.
Analyse and track one-off and recurring transformation costs, ensuring full alignment with relevant budget owners across the business.
Support supplier negotiations through detailed cost/benefit analysis and financial modelling.
Develop and monitor key financial metrics for transformation projects and provide insightful reporting to senior stakeholders.
Ensure close collaboration with the wider finance team, facilitating alignment on progress, budgetary impact, and decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that the financial implications of all initiatives are clearly understood and communicated. 
Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

Strong financial acumen, with a deep understanding of financial analysis, cost management, and value creation.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
Demonstrates strategic thinking aligned with broader business objectives.
High level of commercial awareness and the ability to support and influence cross-functional teams.
Organised, disciplined, and delivery-focused.Desirable:

ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualification experience in a site manufacturing environment
Proven track record in a finance leadership or senior business partnering role.
Experience working on complex transformation projects to tight deadlines.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
Articulate communicator – clear, persuasive, and instructional when required.
Sets high standards for themselves and motivates others to meet them. 

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