Howdens Joinery the UKs number one Trade Kitchen supplier is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our Supply Finance team due to an internal promotion.

Supporting Manufacturing you will be a key member of the Manufacturing Finance team in a permanent role based at our site in Howden East Yorkshire.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Finance Manager and supporting a fast-moving and changing manufacturing environment you will be a confident business partner who will build credible working relationships with Site Management Operations Managers and Maintenanceand Engineering teams to problem solve and find solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills to play a key role inour organisationthrough world-class service as part of the UKs number-one Trade Kitchen Supplier.

What can we offer you

• Competitivesalary and up to 15% annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
• Staff Discount
• Free lunches at our onsite canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

What will I be doing

• Business Partner with Site Manager Operations Managers and the Engineering and Maintenance Teams proactively highlighting any budget risks or opportunities.
• Responsibility for the manufacturing cost centres - complete period end journals to ensure the P&L is accurate act as the key contact and support for the managers by providing accurate timely user- friendly reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Review analyse and issue weekly flash reports for labour and material usage for the manufacturing site.
• Prepare operational budgets & forecasts for manufacturing cost centres with detailed explanation of key drivers.
• Product costing including the preparation of cost estimates as well as maintaining the standard product costs within SAP.
• Providing Training to ensure financial awareness on the Manufacturing sites.
• Taking an active role in project work to support business decisions engaging with stakeholders across the manufacturing function.

Whatare we looking for

• A Qualified or final year part-qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver the narrative and communicate with Finance and Non-Finance.
• Exceptional relationship builder with strong stakeholder engagement capability.
• Strong Excel and IT skills

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UKs leading trade kitchen supplier offering thousands of products across kitchens joinery and hardware through over 900 depots in the UK and Europe. Trusted by over 460000 trade professionals we generate around 2.3bn in annual sales and have ambitious growth plans.

Despite our scale we remain a local business with traditional values. As a British manufacturer we are committed to creating value for our customers communities suppliers investors and our people. With a strong entrepreneurial culture competitive pay career development and recognition its no surprise were ranked among the UKs Top 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to Apply:

Were building a future where world-class service innovation and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career then were keen to hear from you.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process please email with the job title and location and we will be happy to help you.

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