Finance Business Partner

Eaton Wimborne

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems. With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world's leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide. Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the globe

What you'll do:

• Ownership of all reporting for inventory, supply chain and operations
• Weekly reporting of key operational metrics to business (Inventory, Utilisation, Operational KPIs)
• Ownership of key balance sheet accounts for inventory and Work In Progress (WIP)
• Monthly SIOP financials
• Monthly reviews of operational performance - trend and forecast
• Drive forecast/ budget and strategic plan processes for Operations
• Perform all related month end routines within the Wimborne Finance function and ad hoc tasks across the business
• Co-operate with management to meet the employer's legal duties and take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions

• Experience in manufacturing finance. Essential)
• ERP user (Essential)
• Experience of Power BI (Desirable)
• Qualified CIMA/ACCA (Desirable)

• Good understanding of accounting within a manufacturing environment with experience in inventory reporting and standard costing
• Ability to manage large sets of data, identify trends and work alongside operational partners to influence stock holdings and operational efficiencies
• Experienced and skilled user of ERP systems
• Confidence and communication skills to work effectively at all levels of the organization including ability to influence at senior level
• Experience of building constructive, value adding relationships with management teams
• Able to work in a fast paced environment with robust reporting requirements

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Flexible working hours and 2 days home office
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.