Overview
Title: Finance Business PartnerReports to: Financial ControllerPosition: Permanent – Fulltime – Onsite in Manchester
Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.
As a member of our team, you’ll dive into an environment that encourages learning and boundary-pushing every day. You’ll be part of an agile and dynamic workplace where today’s solutions are built for tomorrow’s challenges.
Responsibilities
- Implementing and assisting Program Managers with cost-to-complete forecasting, as well as variance analysis and risk/opportunity assessment
- Drive improvements in cost visibility and financial discipline across projects.
- Act as a trusted finance partner to project management, operations, procurement, and commercial teams.
- Challenge assumptions underpinning project forecasts, investment cases, and operational plans.
- Provide clear, commercially focused insight to support decision-making at all levels.
- Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives, efficiency improvements, and margin enhancement opportunities.
- Lead the design and implementation of best-in-class project accounting processes and controls.
- Improve forecasting accuracy and financial governance across the project lifecycle.
- Embed a culture of accountability, cost control, and continuous improvement.
- Working with operational and project support teams to drive change and professionalise our business.
- Report on a regular basis across key projects the progress we are achieving.
- Prepare and deliver clear, impactful financial presentations for senior management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is required.
- Proven experience in project accounting and business partnering within Engineering, Automotive, Logistics, or other long term contract environments
- Track record of challenging management assumptions and driving improved financial outcomes.
- Experience working cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and commercial teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial modelling is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail with a proactive and curious mindset.
Why Armstrong Fluid Technology
By joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid-flow technology while upholding Armstrong’s commitment to sustainability. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact on the world. Together, we’ll build tomorrow’s solutions today.
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