Finance Business Partner - ManufacturingLocation: ChesterWe''re recruiting a Finance Business Partner to support a busy manufacturing site in Chester. This is a highly operational role, partnering closely with the Site Director and senior leadership team to drive performance, improve cost control, and turn financial insight into real action on site.This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to operations, understands manufacturing cost drivers, and is confident challenging and influencing non-finance stakeholders. The role:Act as the key finance partner to the Site Director and SLTDeliver timely and accurate financial reporting, budgeting and forecastingAnalyse site costs, inventory and variances to identify opportunities to improve performanceLead and support site-based projects, including loss reduction and capital investmentsMaintain a strong focus on waste, losses and operational efficiency, with regular reportingDevelop and improve KPIs to support better decision-making across the siteAttend key weekly site meetings and provide clear financial insight to non-finance stakeholdersBuild a strong understanding of the site cost base and key driversBe visible on site, working closely with operations and building trusted relationshipsAbout you:Either QBE (min 5 years) or Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent)Proven experience in a manufacturing, site-based finance roleStrong Excel and analytical skillsConfident communicator with the ability to ..... full job details .....