AUTAJON GROUP
Finance Business Partner
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Autajon
Autajon is a family-owned industrial group, where each employee is a “Connected Entrepreneur”.
Well-established in the Luxury Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Wines & Spirits and Confectionery & Specialties markets, we are broadening our international presence by integrating locally-active sites that share our DNA. Together, we are committed to supporting our customers by providing them with high-performance, sustainable services in the world of cases, labels, boxes and point-of-sale displays.
With more than 50 years of know-how, we create customized, innovative solutions that are always responsive to environmental and social issues. We employ more than 4,000 people across 41 human-scale sites, who contribute to generate sales of 800 millions euros.
Authentic, sharing common values, we recruit individuals who are looking for a personal and collective adventure.
Finance Business Partner
Autajon is a family-owned industrial group where each employee is a “Connected Entrepreneur.” With a strong international presence and over 4,000 employees globally, we specialise in delivering innovative, sustainable packaging solutions across luxury goods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and more.
Simply Cartons and Simply Luxe, based in Nottingham and Autajon Labels Royston England, based in Royston, form the Autajon Group's UK operations. Together employing around 200 people, they provide high-quality, sustainable and bespoke packaging & label solutions to premium and luxury brands. Finance plays a central role in supporting the continued growth and development of the business.
Following a period of organisational change the business has renewed its focus on modernisation, culture and continuous improvement. We are looking for candidates who share this outlook.
We are now looking for a commercially focused and analytically strong Finance Business Partner to join the business at a critical stage of development.
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Responsibilities
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Finance Business Partner (industrial controller) supports site Directors in strategic and operational decision-making. They provide up-to-date and reliable information through industrial and commercial performance management tools. Working closely with operational teams, the industrial controller delivers analysis of the value chain with the objective of continuously improving site profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Budget Management
- Rolling Forecast
- Prepare business forecasts in line with Group and site strategy
- Analyse costs, cost center structures, financial results, and performance trends
- Update hourly rates and costing parameters
- Actual Performance Analysis
- Identify and explain significant variances between actual performance and forecasts using predefined bridge analyses
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability
- Summarise, challenge assumptions where appropriate, and communicate insights to management
- Industrial Controlling
- Develop and implement profitability indicators and conduct weekly performance reviews with Operations teams
- Monitor industrial performance through Group KPIs and site-specific indicators
- Ensure proper application of Group and site procedures and standards
- Support commercial teams in tender processes and assist operational managers in business decision-making
- Capital Expenditure & Investment Management
- Participate in investment projects from the earliest stages
- Prepare decision-support documentation, including technology/machine selection analyses and ROI assessments
- Monitor investment performance and present post-implementation reviews ("post-mortem" analyses)
- Group Projects
- Actively contribute to the implementation of the new ERP system
- Participate in other Group-wide projects as required
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related subject (Desirable)
Professional Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Finance Business Partnering roles
- Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience supporting operational management and working closely with plant/site leadership teams
- Strong knowledge of standard costing, margin analysis, cost accounting and manufacturing performance indicators
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Technical Skills
- Previous experience within an international group environment is preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good understanding of industrial KPIs, productivity drivers and profitability analysis
- Experience with Business Intelligence and reporting tools (Power BI) is an advantage
- Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
- Strong business partnering mindset
- Ability to challenge
- Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Results-oriented and proactive
Travel Requirements
- Regular travel within the United Kingdom to support across our UK Plants
LANGUAGES
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
- Additional European languages would be considered an advantage
Benefits
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/BENEFITS
- Competitive Salary
- Hybrid
- 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Opportunity to work out of a newly renovated, modern working environment
- The stability and resources of a highly successful international parent group
- Opportunity to join a growing international business with strong career development potential
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