Sewell Wallis is partnering with a large South Yorkshire manufacturing business based in Sheffield in their search for an experienced and commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join the business on a contract basis.Working closely with the Head of Finance, Financial Controller and wider operational and commercial teams, the Finance Business Partner will provide high-quality financial and operational analysis, insight and challenge to support business performance and key decision-making.This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced finance professional who can quickly understand a business, build effective relationships with stakeholders and use financial and operational data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.The ideal candidate will also bring strong data analytics and Business Intelligence experience, with exposure to SQL and BI reporting tools such as Power BI. The ability to interrogate large datasets, improve reporting and translate data into meaningful commercial insight will be highly advantageous.What will you be doing?Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial and Operational FinanceWork closely with operational and commercial teams to understand and analyse the full margin and cost elements of the company''s product portfolio.Analyse and report on raw material costs, including forecasting, foreign exchange exposure and potential hedging requirements.Develop a strong understanding of operational processes and incorporate standard costing ..... full job details .....