Company: BDR Thermea Group
Location: Preston
Posted: May 7th, 2026
We are looking for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner with experience supporting manufacturing operations to join our Finance team based in Preston. As one of our Finance Business Partners, you will work closely with operational leaders to provide financial insight and support the business through an exciting period of transformation.
As part of our ongoing operational evolution, the business is introducing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles to further strengthen our manufacturing excellence and drive continuous improvement across our operations. This role will support manufacturing leadership in linking financial performance with operational improvement initiatives such as lean manufacturing, waste reduction, productivity optimisation, and cost efficiency.
This role will play a key part in strengthening financial control, improving operational performance, and supporting strategic decision‑making across the organisation.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will translate financial data into meaningful business insights while contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
We are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner with strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insight. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy influencing stakeholders, and are comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving business.
You will be analytical, proactive, and solutions‑focused, with the ability to build strong relationships across the organisation while driving improvements in financial processes and reporting.
Ideally, you will also have experience supporting manufacturing environments where operational excellence frameworks such as World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or similar methodologies are used to drive performance improvements.
Working within the Finance team, with colleagues based across our Preston and Warwick offices, you will be an integral member of the team supporting key finance activities across the business.
As the business continues its transformation over the coming years, our Finance team will play a crucial role in providing strategic support, improving financial insight, and strengthening commercial decision‑making.
This role will focus on delivering financial analysis, supporting financial planning cycles, strengthening financial controls, and partnering with business leaders to drive performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
You will also work closely with manufacturing and operational teams to support initiatives aligned to World Class Manufacturing (WCM), helping to link financial outcomes with operational performance, productivity improvements, and cost optimisation.
We’re leading the energy transition to zero carbon by offering complete residential and commercial heating and hot water solutions. As one team across the UK and Ireland, and with the backing of our global parent company, BDR Thermea Group, we work together with a collective knowledge and expertise that’s literally centuries in the making.
We’re proud of our heritage, manufacturing in the UK since 1866, and we’re experienced in adapting to changing needs.
Our portfolio includes trusted brands such as Baxi, Main, Megaflo, Remeha, Andrews Water Heaters, Potterton Commercial, Heatrae Sadia, and Packaged Plant Solutions.
Whether you’re joining us in the field or working at one of our established hub locations, you’ll be part of a team that offers opportunities in a historically rich British manufacturing company focused on sustainable, greener, and cleaner energy solutions.
At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.
You may review our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.
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