Finance Manager/Partner

Finance Business Partner – Manufacturing

Planning, Target Setting & Cost Modeling

• Define and track manufacturing cost targets, including HPU and CPU metrics.
• Establish detailed, shop-level cost centers across Stamping, Body, Paint, Assembly, Powertrain, Battery, Utilities, and Logistics.
• Maintain governance over manufacturing cost structures and costing accuracy.
• Manage standard costing processes and perform variance analysis at the shop level.
• Develop and maintain vehicle and model-level cost targets based on production volumes.
• Monitor key manufacturing KPIs — including OEE, throughput, rework, downtime, and scrap — and link performance to financial impact.

Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis

• Prepare monthly financial reports comparing actuals against budget and forecast.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and deliver clear root-cause insights.
• Consolidate and reconcile financial data across planning and reporting cycles to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Investment Analysis & Business Case Development

• Develop ROI and NPV analyses to evaluate manufacturing investments and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Build comprehensive profitability models, including payback periods and return metrics.
• Support senior management decision-making through structured, data-driven financial evaluations.

Cost Optimisation & Benchmarking

• Conduct benchmarking analyses to assess cost competitiveness across manufacturing operations.
• Support and drive cost reduction initiatives, identifying opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements.

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Partner closely with manufacturing operations teams to align financial and operational objectives.
• Support labour demand planning and overhead expense strategies.
• Provide clear financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to inform key business decisions.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a professional certification is preferred.
• 3–6 years of finance experience, including direct exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Background in Supply Chain, Product Costing, Bill of Materials (BoM) structures, FP&A, or large-scale operations finance.
• Strong financial modelling capabilities with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle; exposure to data visualisation tools is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis methodologies.
• Working knowledge of headcount planning, workforce cost management, payroll accounting, accruals, and financial statements.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy, integrity, and internal controls.
• Effective communicator with strong presentation skills, comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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