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.
