In this role you will support the Operations Finance function to strengthen financial controls and drive value across manufacturing operations. You will partner with Operations to deliver robust reporting, cost control, and capital management within a mission-driven dairy group. You’ll optimise working capital and ensure regulatory and group policy compliance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and reduce risk. This is a hands-on, impact-focused role at a growth-oriented, values-led organisation.comprehensive benefits with regional offeringsinclusive workplace and diversity emphasissupportive learning environmentambition for growthProduce weekly variance reporting for Labour and Materials and communicate insights to Operations and the wider businessAnalyse weekly Packaging Price Variance, Waste, and Distribution costs and enforce cost control measuresSupport Finance Manager to review and develop value-adding reporting for continuous improvementProvide weekly insights on Rework generation, consumption,



and disposal with corrective action recommendationsDevelop forward-looking Rework reporting to aid tighter working capital control and risk mitigationMonitor inventory risk and NRV stock provision to ensure group policy compliancePartner with Operations to identify continuous improvement opportunities and improve cost controlDeliver month-end Overheads for all Operations cost centres and challenge spend vs budget/forecastOwn annual Budget setting for Operational Costs and support CapEx budgeting and forecastsMaintain relationships with Commercial teams to understand impact of commercial plans on OperationsSupport Finance and Operations with projects or ad-hoc requirementsPerform additional tasks as directed by supervisor while maintaining dignityQualified Accountant with 3+ years of relevant experienceExperience partnering with non-finance functions to influence decision makingNumerate with strong attention to detailCompetent IT & system skills (Advanced Excel & Microsoft Office Tools)Technical/analytical mindset with ability to organise & manipulate dataEnthusiastic, team player with hands-on attitudeDesirable: experience in food/manufacturing, Power BI, M3 or similar ERP, project workteam playerproactive and hands-onAdvanced ExcelPower BIM3 ERP#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Operations Finance Business Partner (Villaquilambre)
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📍 Villaquilambre