Finance Business Partner - Manufaturing

Job Description and Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Cost Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of manufacturing costs to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Cost Control: Implement and monitor cost control measures to ensure manufacturing processes remain within budget.
• Overhead Analysis: Analyze overhead costs and develop strategies to optimize overhead expenditure.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with various departments, including production, finance, and procurement, to gather data and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Reporting: Prepare and present detailed cost reports to management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Budgeting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to manufacturing costs.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in cost management processes and practices.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a related field is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) specific to manufacturing operations.
• Experience with cost accounting principles, including standard costing, variance analysis, and activity-based costing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) with a focus on manufacturing modules.