Finance Business Partner - Fife

I’m delighted to be working in exclusive partnership again with a global manufacturing business based in Glenrothes as they look to appoint a Finance Business Partner.

This is a newly created role  which will support both the Financial Controller and Finance Director as the business continues to experience growth within its markets.

The role is perhaps broader than the job title suggests with it having a foot in both financial control and operations.

The role requires a well-rounded accountant with experience of working within a manufacturing environment. This is essential as the role has strong focus on product costing and stock whilst building relationships on the manufacturing floor and influence stakeholders. However, the other side of the role see’s the Finance Business Partner being involved in Month-End Reporting, Cash-Flow Anaysis and the Audit process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the forecasting and budgeting cycles, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational and commercial plans.
• Develop rolling forecasts and scenario analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand opportunities, risks, and identify actions required.

• Act as a trusted advisor to operational and commercial teams.
• Provide clear financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support performance improvement initiatives.
• Translate financial data into actionable recommendations.

• Manage month‑end submissions, ensuring timely, right first-time reporting.
• Conduct variance analysis and highlight performance trends and follow-up actions.
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with group reporting standards.

• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion and optimise working capital.
• Collaborate with supply chain and other relevant teams to manage cash effectively.

• Support tax compliance and reporting activities in partnership with internal and external tax specialists.
• Contribute to audit processes, ensuring accurate information and strong control environments.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non‑finance stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritise effectively, and work independently.

• Strong understanding of standard costing and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing environments.
• Prior involvement in operational efficiency projects.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days onsite and 2 from home. There is however also really flexible working around the start and finish times to help with work life balance.

For more information, please contact Graeme Bruce at graeme@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk.