Senior Finance Business Partner / Financial Controller

11 Days Old

Senior Finance Business Partner / Financial Controller
£46.20 Per hour Umbrella / £34.53 Per hour PAYE
Filton (Hybrid approx. 60% onsite)
Contract until March 2027
Finance / Commercial / Procurement
A leading global manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Finance Business Partner / Financial Controller to support a high-value procurement operation within a complex, matrix environment.
This is a commercially focused role, partnering closely with Procurement and Operational leadership to drive financial performance, influence decision-making, and support long-term business strategy across a major manufacturing supply chain.
The Role
You will act as the senior finance lead for a critical procurement area, providing financial direction, challenge, and insight to support both operational and strategic decision-making. The role combines business partnering, financial controlling, forecasting, and commercial support within a fast-paced, international environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Acting as Finance Business Partner and MFT Lead for Procurement operational teams
Providing financial leadership and challenge on commercial strategy and tendering decisions
Supporting supplier negotiations, claims, and performance improvement plans
Driving annual budget and quarterly forecast cycles, ensuring robust financial planning
Producing clear, timely financial reporting with early identification of risks and opportunities
Building and challenging business cases, investment proposals, and ROI assessments
Supporting mergers, acquisitions, and synergy opportunities where required
Managing financial controlling across recurring costs, inventory, non-recurring costs, and capex
Influencing senior stakeholders across finance, procurement, and operations in a matrix organisation
About You
Youll be a confident, commercially minded finance professional who thrives in stakeholder-heavy environments and is comfortable operating independently.
Essential experience:
Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred; ACA / ACCA also considered)
Minimum 5 years PQE within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or complex commercial environments
Strong Finance Business Partnering or Financial Controlling background
Solid experience with SAP or equivalent ERP / financial reporting tools
Proven ability to support procurement, supply chain, or operations finance
Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership / boards
Commercial mindset with exposure to negotiation, tendering, or supplier management
Proactive, continuous-improvement approach with strong analytical capability
Whats on Offer
Long-term contract with potential extension
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to work within a high-profile, large-scale manufacturing programme
Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic commercial decisions
If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately.

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Location:
Bristol
Salary:
From £34.53 to £46.2 per hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance;Finance;Finance;Management;Finance

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