Finance Business Partner

Title: Finance Business Partner
Reports to: Financial Controller

Position: Permanent - Fulltime - Onsite in Manchester 

Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.

As a member of our team, you'll dive into an environment that encourages learning and boundary-pushing every day. You'll be part of an agile and dynamic workplace where today's solutions are built for tomorrow's challenges.

Key Accountabilities
•   Implementing and assisting Program Managers with cost-to-complete forecasting, as well as variance analysis and risk/opportunity assessment
•   Drive improvements in cost visibility and financial discipline across projects.
•   Act as a trusted finance partner to project management, operations, procurement, and commercial teams.
•   Challenge assumptions underpinning project forecasts, investment cases, and operational plans.
•   Provide clear, commercially focused insight to support decision-making at all levels.
•  Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives, efficiency improvements, and margin enhancement opportunities.
•  Lead the design and implementation of best-in-class project accounting processes and controls.
•   Improve forecasting accuracy and financial governance across the project lifecycle.
•   Embed a culture of accountability, cost control, and continuous improvement.
•   Working with operational and project support teams to drive change and professionalise our business.
•   Report on a regular basis across key projects the progress we are achieving.
•   Prepare and deliver clear, impactful financial presentations for senior management

What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should bring:
•  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field.
•  Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is required.
•  Proven experience in project accounting and business partnering within Engineering, Automotive, Logistics, or other long term contract environments
•  Track record of challenging management assumptions and driving improved financial outcomes.
•   Experience working cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and commercial teams.
•   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial modelling is a plus.
•  Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
•  Attention to detail with a proactive and curious mindset.

Why Armstrong Fluid Technology?

By joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid-flow technology while upholding Armstrong's commitment to sustainability. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact on the world. Together, we'll build tomorrow’s solutions today.