We are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our established team. This is an influential role working closely with the Finance Director and Leadership Team, in a supportive environment with a real emphasis on shared values, commercial insight and continuous improvement. Offering a competitive salary, benefits and a profit share scheme.
About us
Creative, contemporary craftsmanship is the foundation for manufacturing luxury fabrics here at our mill in Sudbury, Suffolk, England. Our people are firmly at the heart of everything we do, and our culture is one where your passion can thrive, your skills can flourish, and your contributions can make a tangible difference. We are proud to be OEKO-TEX® STeP accredited and received a King’s Award for Sustainable Development in 2025, reflecting our commitment to responsible and sustainable manufacturing.
The Role
The best part of working at Sudbury Silk Mills is that no day is the same. As our Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting business performance and providing commercial insight to help shape effective decision-making.
To give you an idea of what your new career may include:
- Leading, developing and supporting the Finance team, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Partnering with the Leadership Team to provide financial insight, analysis and guidance to support business decisions.
- Coordinating budgets, forecasts, management information, costing, pricing and the annual finance plan.
- Reviewing financial performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities and providing clear commercial recommendations.
- Driving continuous improvement across the business, strengthening financial processes, controls, efficiencies and financial disciplines.
What you will bring
In order to join our team, you will need:
- Significant finance experience, ideally gained within a manufacturing environment, with experience of leading and developing a team.
- Strong commercial and business awareness, with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insight.
- A curious and analytical mindset, with excellent attention to detail and the confidence to challenge and investigate the story behind the numbers.
- Advanced Excel and MS Office skills, together with experience using ERP systems and financial modelling.
A degree in Finance or Business Administration and/or a professional accounting qualification would be advantageous. Knowledge of the textile industry would also be beneficial.
Even if you do not meet all the above requirements but possess the below attributes, we would love to hear from you!
To succeed in the role, you will need:
- Commercial curiosity – you will want to understand the wider business and use financial information to help drive better decisions.
- Strong leadership and collaboration – you will build effective relationships and have the confidence to influence and support colleagues at all levels.
- A proactive approach to improvement – you will look for opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and business performance.
Looking after you
There are many benefits available to our people including financial benefits such as Company funded life insurance (4x salary), health cash plan, profit sharing scheme and salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme. Along with more social benefits such as company organised social events, internal crafting clubs and involvement on the staff committee. There are too many to mention so we have created this help guide here to assist you.
About Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Sudbury Silk Mills we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that the success of our Company is built on the talent, creativity, and perspectives of all individuals, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
We actively seek out diverse individuals who are dedicated to our values of building a great place to work.
If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist you. We value diversity and encourage you to bring your unique experiences to our team.
If you are excited about being part of the world-renowned Sudbury Silk Industry, please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected] by the closing date.
All candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK as we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship.
To Recruitment agencies – we appreciate your interest in our business, but we have chosen to use direct means to recruit to this role. Should we choose to work with you we will contact you directly, but please don’t contact us to discuss this role.
Pay: £60,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
