Finance Business Partner

We are working with a leading manufacturing and engineering business in the Oxford area that is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join on a 12-month contract
. This is a highly visible and business-critical role
, supporting operational teams with data-driven insight and robust cost analysis.

The role will partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations, playing a key role in managing product costs and supporting strategic and operational decision-making.

• Act as a finance partner to operational and engineering teams
  , providing commercial challenge and support
• Produce and enhance management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs using D365 and Power BI
• Deliver detailed product and manufacturing cost analysis
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes
• Produce and interpret management information, KPIs, and variance analysis
• Drive improved cost control and operational efficiency
• Provide clear, data-led insights to senior stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement and key business projects

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Hands‑on experience with Dynamics 365 (D365) and Power BI
• Strong experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Proven background in operational finance, costing, and data analysis
• Confident working closely with non-finance stakeholders
• Hands‑on, commercially minded, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment