Procurement Finance Business Partner

Overview

Procurement Finance Business Partner;
Filton;
Contract until March
2027; £34.53 ph paye;
Inside IR35.

We have a requirement for a Procurement Finance Business Partner to join our aerospace sector client s team based in Filton. The role will site within the Parts team. A major challenge for this role will be negotiating with Procurement Suppliers on key financial topics and performance improvement plans. Business Partner work is varied and requires strong communication and analytical skills.

There will be both recurring and ad-hoc activities, on which there will be a drive to make the processes leaner, together with project based opportunities. This role will require the post holder to work 3 days on site.

• Job Description:
  
  Business Partner and MFT Lead for Finance for the Procurement Operational Team for Long Bed and Short Bed Detail Parts. Providing Financial Direction for the Long Bed and Short Bed Commercial Strategy.
• Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in the tendering of detail parts and the subsequent impact of tendering decisions on the financial health and performance of the detail parts supply chain.
• Support the PMDW team with Supplier Negotiations and Claims.
• Support the PM Team on mergers and acquisitions to deliver identified synergies and opportunities within the overall business strategy for company and PM Detail Parts.
• Drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across Detail Parts Procurement, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectives.
• Working closely with the Detail Parts management in defining / proposing the list of improvement projects eligible for inclusion in the budget assumption pack for the business units, validating the relevant financial information (sizing, business case & ROI) for decision making.
• Manage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local & central operational / controlling teams to ensure visibility of performance versus target and early warning of potential financial risks.
• Challenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets by driving improvement measures and mitigation actions on all financial topics.
• Drive the business cases / proposals for operational investments and performance improvement projects, ensuring robust challenge of assumptions and financial evaluations.
• Financial controlling activity in the categories:
  Recurring Cost, Inventory, Non-Recurring Cost and Capex Jigs / Tools (on request).

• Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA), with at least a minimum of 5 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment.
• Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic multi-functional team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset.
• Ability to work independently across varied financial activities
• Strong communication skills multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries.
• Ability to present financial status to key stakeholders and board members
• Commercial Negotiation Skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

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