This substantial FMCG manufacturing company operates across two sites in Lancashire creating and distributing products for customers worldwide. Their policy of continuous inward investment has enabled them to expand rapidly, investing in modern production facilities and warehouse automation to ensure they remain industry leaders with a global presence. A recent restructure of the finance department has created a new role for a Finance Business Partner to work closely with department heads to manage costs, improve efficiencies and drive operational performance. The role will involve close liaison with their heads of department and budget holders, providing exposure to senior management and leadership throughout the business. Key responsibilities will be:• Reporting against budgets for all departments across the business• Challenging operational performance and suggesting improvements• Collaborating with stakeholders to drive cost reduction initiatives• Working closely with production, operations and sales / procurement teams• Reporting and analysis of costs, margins and performance• Producing product range costs to fix twice yearly pricing• Supporting planning and decision making around "make or buy" scenarios• Financial modelling and scenario / trend analysis• Proposing and creating new solutions and processesCentral to this role will be the requirement to communicate across the business and provide insightful and actionable information. You will be working with SAGE 200 and