We have a rare and exciting opportunity at our Bilstein site in Leicester for a Finance Business Partner to join our team who will liase and work with the relevant Revenue streams and Business Areas to drive profitable growth and identify efficiencies within the business, whilst maximising Cash Performance and Returns on Capital Employed.This role is based from our site in Leicester on a Hybris basis.Key duties:Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments and similar accounting entriesBudgeting and forecastingSupport on year-end closing proceduresAnalysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and reporting findings to senior management in UK & GermanyManaging an end-to-end audit process – while acting as the first point of contact for external auditorsContinually identify risks to delivery, propose solutions where necessaryDealing with working capital management and production of cash flow forecastsPrepare and Submit PayrollDuty analysis VAT and HMRC processes alongside our Group Services TeamAnnual statutory accounts alongside our Group Services TeamSupport AP, AR & CCSupport General Manager and section Managers as and when requiredInventory Management, supporting purchasing team and reporting to senior management in UK & GermanyAbout you:Strong technical accounting knowledgeExcel, SAP, Sharepoint, experience. PowerBI would be advantageousExperience creating statutory accountsExperience of Accounts payable and Accounts receivableYou will have an accountancy qualification either ACA, ACCA or CIMAPlanning, forecasting, and budgeting knowledgeExperience running annual auditsPayroll experience would be advantageous but is not essentialStrong attention to detailExperience in a manufacturing industryVaried experience in a company where you work autonomously and 'used to wearing multiple hats'Benefits:Up to 10% Bonus of annual salary bonus – dependant on KPI targets metLife Assurance – 4 x annual salaryCompany pension schemePrivate healthcare availableCompany Shares Scheme availableAbout us:At BILSTEIN, we manufacture and supply high-quality shock absorbers and suspension systems for the automotive industry. BILSTEIN is a business unit of thyssenkrupp's Automotive Technology business area which produces high-tech components such as camshafts, steering columns and crankshafts for the automotive and machinery sectors worldwide.Based in Leicester the Bilstein Technical Centre UK facility boasts an in-house R&D division and its own suspension manufacturing capabilities.The location allows for close collaboration with UK vehicle manufacturers whilst a dedicated engineering department service motorsport, aftermarket and bespoke one-off needs.The team in Leicester currently consists of 26 employees, which this role requires you to work closely with.