Finance Business Partner - Morgan McKinley

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be representing a well-established and highly successful manufacturing business in Northamptonshire in the search for a Newly Qualified Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant looking to take their first step into a commercially focused finance role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with experienced finance, engineering and operational teams, you'll gain invaluable exposure to the commercial side of the business, supporting key decision-making through insightful financial analysis, forecasting and business partnering. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to move beyond traditional accounting and develop into a trusted commercial finance professional. The Role As Finance Business Partner, you'll: • Partner with engineering, manufacturing and operational teams to provide financial insight and support. • Prepare budgets, forecasts and management reporting. • Monitor project and operational costs, identifying risks and opportunities. • Produce financial analysis to support strategic business decisions. • Build financial models and business cases. • Support month-end reporting and performance analysis. • Drive continuous improvement through reporting automation and process enhancements. • Work with large data sets to deliver meaningful commercial insights. About You We're looking for someone who is eager to build a long-term career within manufacturing finance. You'll ideally have: • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be due to qualify shortly). • Experience in audit, management accounting or commercial finance. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Advanced Excel skills, with experience of Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx or similar reporting tools being advantageous. • Experience using SAP or another ERP system would be beneficial. • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to build relationships across the business. • A proactive attitude with a genuine interest in manufacturing and operational finance. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that invests in its people and offers genuine long-term career development. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to senior stakeholders and play a key role in supporting business performance within a collaborative manufacturing environment. Please note: This is a full-time office-based role. The business strongly believes that collaboration, stakeholder engagement and on-site visibility are key to developing successful Finance Business Partners and creating meaningful relationships across the organisation.