Procurement Finance Business Partner

Our client has an opportunity for a Procurement Finance Business Partner to join them on a contract role until March 2027. You will be leading the 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.

Role: Procurement Finance Business Partner

Location: Filton, 60% onsite per week

Hours: 35 per week

Hourly Rate: £46.20 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35

Clearance: BPSS required before starting

• 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.
• 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.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!