Finance Business Partner
Posted 1 day ago by Empresaria Group plc
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Procurement Finance Business Partner role involves acting as a Finance lead within a high-value manufacturing environment, specifically supporting Detail Parts Procurement across complex, multi-national programmes. The position requires driving financial decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and insightful reporting while collaborating with senior stakeholders to achieve operational goals. The role is hybrid, requiring approximately 60% on-site presence in Filton, UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as Finance lead for procurement operations, providing financial direction for commercial and tendering decisions.
- Drive budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and financial planning aligned with business objectives.
- Lead financial decision-making for supplier negotiations, claims, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Support M&A activities by building and validating business cases for synergies and ROI.
- Deliver financial reporting that highlights risks, opportunities, and performance against targets.
- Challenge operational performance and partner with senior stakeholders to achieve cost, inventory, and investment goals.
- Manage multiple interfaces within a matrix organisation and influence at senior and board level.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred) with 5+ years PQE.
- Strong SAP or equivalent systems experience.
- Commercial negotiation skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Greater Bristol Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Senior Procurement Finance Business Partner (Detail Parts)
Location: Filton (Hybrid – approx. 60% onsite)
Job Description:
Join a high-value manufacturing environment (£bn+ turnover) as a trusted Finance Business Partner supporting Detail Parts Procurement across complex, multi-national programmes. Act as Finance lead for procurement operations, providing clear financial direction to support commercial and tendering decisions. Drive budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and robust financial planning aligned with wider business objectives. Lead financial decision-making for supplier negotiations, claims, and performance improvement initiatives. Support M&A activities, building and validating business cases to deliver synergies and ROI. Deliver insightful financial reporting, highlighting risks, opportunities, and performance versus targets. Challenge operational performance and partner with senior stakeholders to achieve cost, inventory, and investment goals. Work within a matrix organisation, managing multiple interfaces and influencing at senior and board level.
Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred) with 5+ years PQE
- Strong SAP or equivalent systems experience
- Commercial negotiation skills and continuous improvement mindset
If you are interested kindly share your updated CV on manjusha.kumaran@empresaria.com Let's connect to discuss more.