Job Description

About the Opportunity

Hawthorn One are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a global manufacturing business to source a Graduate Finance Business Partner. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated finance graduate to join a highly successful and growing UK manufacturing business. Working closely with an experienced Head of Finance, you'll gain hands-on experience across all areas of the finance function, from management accounting and financial analysis to stakeholder engagement and commercial decision-making.

You'll be part of a team that genuinely values development. As well as full support towards your professional accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA), you'll gain exposure to how a high-performing finance function operates day to day, and see first-hand how finance adds value across operations, production and leadership teams. The experience and high quality finance team will provide ongoing mentorship and development.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and analyse weekly flash P&L forecasts, including variance analysis to budget Deliver data-led insight to support financial and operational decision-making Partner with operations teams to identify performance trends and drive improvements in areas such as labour recovery and scrap reduction Support the month-end process, including analysis of manufacturing variances and management reporting Assist with the preparation of Board and SLT reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

Degree qualified, ideally in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field Keen to progress toward a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data effectively Excellent Excel skills and confident using Microsoft Office A proactive learner with strong attention to detail and the desire to grow within a dynamic environment

Why Apply?

Full study support (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) Mentorship from a highly experienced Head of Finance Opportunity to learn how a successful finance function operates within a fast-paced business Exposure across management accounting, stakeholder management and commercial decision-making Genuine career progression within a growing organisation

Benefits

4 day, 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours in terms of start and finish time Pension 3% employee contribution, 6% employer Bupa Medicash Free parking Free EV charging Bonus dependent on company performance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: 26,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Work from home
Work Location: In person