Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing

Servomex, the global expert in gas analysis, is excited to be recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to be based out of our UK Technical Centre in Crowborough, East Sussex. (Hybrid working arrangement is available).

This full time, permanent role sits within our Global Finance Team, with specific responsibility for the Operations and General and Administration (G&A) business areas. The successful candidate will work closely with our Global Operations Director, Operations teams and G&A support functions within the Servomex Group, providing financial support and analysis across our global locations. A superb opportunity for a strong communicator and team player to support the planning process and drive the operational performance.

About the Opportunity:

• Working closely with the Global Operations Director and Operations teams to support the planning process and drive the operational performance across the global business
• Develop and monitor key operational performance indicators
• Responsible for quarterly overhead and headcount forecast, annual overhead and headcount budget & strategic review planning process
• Responsible for reporting requirements including monthly Operations reporting pack, cost centre overheads and headcount for Operations and G&A
• Reporting of actuals, forecast, budget and analysis to the Leadership teams and cost centre owners
• Responsible for controlling the Operations and G&A overhead base
• Contribute financial analysis to project development / capex approvals
• Responsible for critically evaluating, managing and reporting on Operations capex activity
• Working with the Financial Controlling team on making process improvements
• Point of contact for any internal audit activity related to Operations and G&A
• Other ad hoc reporting as required by Global FP&A Manager & Senior Finance Leadership team

About Your Talent:

• Proven track record of performing in a Finance Business Partner role or similar (experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous)
• Experience working in a global multi-site organisation
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools
• Experience with forecasting and financial planning
• History of providing in-depth variance analysis
• Ability to tailor visual analysis to the appropriate audience
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to challenge decisions and provide commercial insight
• Confidence and experience to challenge decisions and provide commercial insight
• Ability to identify the value in information provided
• Adaptability and perseverance to build and maintain influence
• Ability to manage foreign exchange transactions and translation
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present to executive decision makers

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Awareness and understanding of Lean and continuous improvement concepts
• Experience in working with SAP Analytics and SAP S4/HANA systems

Essential Qualifications:

• Fully Qualified (ACA CIMA ACCA - or equivalent)

Other Information:

• Location: Crowborough, East Sussex, UK (this opportunity has some flexibility for hybrid working; however, the successful candidate will be able to spend much of their time at our Crowborough facility)
• Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week

Servomex offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with its status as a world class organisation committed to high performance, customer focus and employee empowerment.

Benefits include:

• Discretionary Company Bonus
• Medical Cover
• Opportunities for growth & development through our structured Talent Management System
• Annual Performance Review
• 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + Company Shutdown Day
• Two Volunteering Days
• Personal Pension Plan (up to 10.5% employer contribution)
• Life Assurance (4 x Salary)
• Enhanced Family Friendly benefits & pay
• Staff Referral Scheme and Long Service Awards
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Global Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Parking

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates with a disability may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any such adjustments during the application process. Please note we will also make reasonable adjustments wherever possible to enable employees to complete their roles to the best of their ability.

Servomex cares about the health and wellbeing of its employees, developing and maintaining a working environment which promotes and supports both physical and mental wellbeing; encouraging openness, flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.

The Company is also committed to creating a culture of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, where every applicant is assessed fairly for employment based solely on merit, where every employee has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and where fairness, inclusion and equal opportunities exist throughout employment

About Us:

An acknowledged innovator in gas analysis technologies for more than 70 years, the company's continual leading edge in R&D and manufacturing ensure the delivery of high-performance, cost-effective solutions through a portfolio of dependable products ranging from portable gas analysers to complex process solutions. The company operates at the forefront of the industry and works with leading multi-national companies spanning the hydrocarbon processing, industrial gas, power, semiconductor and healthcare markets. As a truly global organisation, product innovation, excellent levels of customer service and talented people are fundamental to our future success.