Finance Business Partner

Howdens are looking for a part qualified / qualified Accountant to join our Supply Operations as Finance Business Partner.  Supporting manufacturing, you will be a key member of the manufacturing finance team, based at our site in Howden, East Yorkshire, which offers a blend of office and home working.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Finance Manager and supporting our fast-moving and changing manufacturing environment, you will be an experienced and confident business partner, who will build credible working relationships with Site Management, Operations Managers and Maintenance and Engineering teams to problem solve and find solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills to play a key role in our organisation through world-class service, as part of the UK’s number one Trade Kitchen Supplier.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary and up to 15% annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
• Staff Discount
• Free lunch at our onsite canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

 What will I be doing?

• Business Partner with Site Manager and Operations Managers; proactively highlighting any budget risks or opportunities.
• Responsibility for the manufacturing cost centres - complete period end journals to ensure the P&L is accurate, act as the key contact and support for the managers by providing accurate, timely, user- friendly reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Review, analyse and issue weekly flash reports for labour and material usage for the manufacturing site.
• Prepare operational budgets & forecasts for manufacturing cost centres, with detailed explanation of key drivers.
• Product costing including the preparation of cost estimates, as well as maintaining the standard product costs within SAP.
• Providing training to ensure financial awareness on the manufacturing sites.
• Taking an active role in project work to support business decisions engaging with stakeholders across the manufacturing function.

 What are we looking for?

• ACCA/CIMA qualified (or actively studying)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver the narrative and communicate with finance and non-finance colleagues.
• An exceptional relationship builder, with strong stakeholder engagement capability.
• Strong Excel and IT skills

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.   Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. 

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment.  That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to Apply:

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.

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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

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