Finance Business Partner

Howdens Joinery, the UK's number one Trade Kitchen supplier is looking for a Finance Business Partner, to join our Supply Finance team, due to an internal promotion.

Supporting Manufacturing, you will be a key member of the Manufacturing Finance team, in a permanent role, based at our site in Howden, East Yorkshire. 

Reporting to the Manufacturing Finance Manager and supporting a fast-moving and changing manufacturing environment, you will be a 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 lunches at our onsite canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

 What will I be doing?

• Business Partner with Site Manager, Operations Managers and the Engineering and Maintenance Teams, 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?

• A Qualified or final year part-qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver the narrative and communicate with Finance and Non-Finance.
• Exceptional relationship builder with strong stakeholder engagement capability.
• Strong Excel and IT skills

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, offering thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware through over 900 depots in the UK and Europe. Trusted by over 460,000 trade professionals, we generate around £2.3bn in annual sales and have ambitious growth plans. 

Despite our scale, we remain a local business with traditional values.   As a British manufacturer, we are committed to creating value for our customers, communities, suppliers, investors, and our people.  With a strong entrepreneurial culture, competitive pay, career development, and recognition, it’s no surprise we’re ranked among the UK’s Top 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. 

How to Apply: 

We’re 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’re keen to hear from you. 

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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