Join a collaborative finance team in a commercially focused role partnering Purchasing and supply chain stakeholders to improve cost performance, forecasting and decision-making. Candidates should bring an accounting qualification, a degree and previous finance experience.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Commercial Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Finance Analyst, Commercial Finance Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst
Benefits include 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, comprehensive medical cover, pension provision and support for professional qualifications.
SALARY: £45,000 to £58,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits
LOCATION: Leyland, Lancashire, North West England
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week
JOB OVERVIEW
This is an opportunity to influence commercial decisions and help improve cost performance across purchasing and supply chain activity.
Working closely with operational stakeholders, the Finance Business Partner will provide clear analysis of purchase price variances, forecast cost movements and support robust business cases.
The Finance Business Partner will align reporting assumptions with global colleagues while strengthening processes, controls and technology.
With scope to drive compliance, sustainability reporting and continuous improvement, the Finance Business Partner will make a visible contribution across the wider finance team.
ABOUT US
As part of PACCAR, a global leader in the design and manufacture of premium trucks, Leyland Trucks is one of Britain's most respected and innovative manufacturing businesses.
Why Join Leyland Trucks?
At Leyland Trucks, you'll be joining an organisation that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
We offer:
* A collaborative and supportive culture where your ideas matter
* Opportunities to lead improvement projects that make a real business impact
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Exposure to a wide range of operational and logistics challenges
* The opportunity to work within a globally recognised manufacturing organisation
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Finance Business Partner include:
* Business Partnering and Performance: Partner supply chain functions to support performance targets, process efficiency and cost improvements
* Purchase Price Variance Forecasting and Reporting: Forecast and report purchase price variances, including reconciliation and analysis
* Global Reporting Alignment: Work with global colleagues to maintain consistency in reporting and forecast assumptions across the supply base
* Process, Controls and Technology Improvement: Develop processes, controls and technology to improve the efficiency and relevance of material purchase pricing activities
* Compliance and Sustainability Reporting: Drive compliance and supply chain sustainability reporting
* Wider Finance Support: Deliver ad hoc reporting and support the wider Finance team as required
ABOUT YOU
ESSENTIAL
* Accounting qualification and degree
* Previous experience in a finance-related role
* High level of commercial, analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail
* Strong influencing skills and the ability to compile robust business cases
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
* Good verbal and written communication skills
DESIRABLE
* Advanced Microsoft Office and Oracle skills
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
At Leyland Trucks, we believe diverse teams build stronger businesses. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and develop their careers. We are proud supporters of the PACCAR Women's Association and actively promote greater diversity across our workforce and the wider industry.
BENEFITS
* 37 hour working week
* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* Aviva Defined Contribution Master Trust Pension
* Comprehensive medical scheme including dental, optical and outpatient cover
* Extensive learning, development and training opportunities
* Support for professional qualifications and career advancement
* Professional, innovative and safe working environment with significant responsibility and autonomy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
JOB REF: AWDO-P15302
This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Leyland Trucks
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £58000.00 per year