Finance Business Partner - Banbury

Contract: 6-month contract - perm options could be available for the right candiate 
Rate: £30-£45 per hour
Hours: Full-time
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 4 days onsite in Banbury per week
Business Unit: Advanced Composites Manufacturing

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a key role supporting a £30m+ advanced composites manufacturing business. The Finance Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor to the Banbury leadership team, providing timely and insightful financial analysis to support decision-making, maximise returns, and build a cost-conscious, continuous-improvement culture.

The organisation specialises in the development and production of advanced composite materials and components for high-technology industries. This is a fast-paced, innovative environment where strong financial partnership is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Leadership Support

Lead month-end activities, reporting actual performance vs. forecast, budget, and long-range plan with clear analysis and commentary

Prepare site forecasts, annual budgets, and strategic financial plans

Provide financial insight and analysis to support effective leadership decisions

Challenge the business to deliver against commitments and support growth initiatives

Build robust business cases for key strategic programmes, challenging assumptions where needed

Prepare and deliver financial reporting packs for leadership review

Financial Control & Governance

Maintain a strong financial control environment in line with company policies and relevant accounting standards

Support preparation of capital investment cases and provide financial challenge

Coordinate internal and external audit activity for the Banbury Finance team

Process Improvement & Collaboration

Collaborate across functions to drive improvements and promote best practice

Actively contribute to CI and Lean initiatives

Promote a continuous-improvement mindset across the site

Team Development & Stakeholder Engagement

Coach and develop Finance Analysts to build wider team capability

Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring leaders are fully informed and supported

Contribute to the delivery of Finance for Non-Finance training across the site

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills

Significant post-qualified experience (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

Strong commercial acumen and experience developing investment/business cases

Background in manufacturing or engineering

Proven business partnering experience with senior leadership

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

High proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Resilient, proactive, and hands-on approach

Strong decision-making ability and adaptability

Ability to work onsite in Banbury four days per week

Desirable

Knowledge of relevant GAAP and internal control frameworks

Experience with SAP, HFM, or similar financial systems