Senior Finance Business Partner / Financial Controller

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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
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Location:
Filton
Salary:
£34.53 - £46.2 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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