Senior Finance Business Partner / Financial Controller

18 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 You’ll 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 What’s 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
Apply
Location:
Filton, South Gloucestershire
Salary:
£34.53 - £46.2 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

We found some similar jobs based on your search