MERITUS are recruiting for a Procurement Finance Business Partner to join our client on an initial 12 month contract from their major site in Filton.
PROCUREMENT FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER – INSIDE IR35 – £46.20 PER HOUR – FILTON (HYBRID 60:40 SPLIT) – 12 MONTHS – SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Finance Business Partner to support a high‑value detail parts portfolio (~£280m annually) within a complex, transnational manufacturing environment.
This role operates within a matrix organisation and acts as the key Finance lead for Procurement operations, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive financial performance, commercial decision‑making and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Finance Business Partner to the Procurement Operational Team, providing financial leadership and direction across commercial strategy.
- Lead financial evaluation and decision support for supplier tendering activities and supply chain performance.
- Support supplier negotiations, claims management and M&A activity to deliver commercial synergies.
- Drive annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with wider financial objectives.
- Develop and validate business cases, including ROI analysis, for improvement initiatives and operational investments.
- Deliver robust financial reporting across recurring cost, inventory, non‑recurring cost and CapEx (jigs/tools as required).
- Provide performance insight, risk visibility and challenge operational performance to drive improvement actions.
- Operate effectively across multiple stakeholders including procurement leadership, operational management and central finance teams.
Key Requirements
- Qualified Accountant preferred (CIMA or equivalent), with minimum 5 years’ post-qualified experience in manufacturing or commercial environments.
- Strong SAP or equivalent ERP/financial systems experience.
- Proven experience in financial business partnering within a matrix organisation.
- Strong commercial acumen and supplier negotiation capability.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership.
- Ability to work independently with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.
This is a high‑impact role requiring strong analytical capability, stakeholder management and commercial awareness within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
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