Procurement Finance Business Partner

MERITUS are recruiting for a Procurement Finance Business Partner to join our client on an initial 12 month contract from their major site in Filton.

PROCUREMENT FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - INSIDE IR35 - £46.20 PER HOUR - FILTON (HYBRID 60:40 SPLIT) - 12 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Finance Business Partner to support a high-value detail parts portfolio (~£280m annually) within a complex, transnational manufacturing environment.

This role operates within a matrix organisation and acts as the key Finance lead for Procurement operations, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive financial performance, commercial decision-making and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Finance Business Partner to the Procurement Operational Team, providing financial leadership and direction across commercial strategy.

• Lead financial evaluation and decision support for supplier tendering activities and supply chain performance.

• Support supplier negotiations, claims management and M&A activity to deliver commercial synergies.

• Drive annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with wider financial objectives.

• Develop and validate business cases, including ROI analysis, for improvement initiatives and operational investments.

• Deliver robust financial reporting across recurring cost, inventory, non-recurring cost and CapEx (jigs/tools as required).

• Provide performance insight, risk visibility and challenge operational performance to drive improvement actions.

• Operate effectively across multiple stakeholders including procurement leadership, operational management and central finance teams.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Accountant preferred (CIMA or equivalent), with minimum 5 years’ post-qualified experience in manufacturing or commercial environments.

• Strong SAP or equivalent ERP/financial systems experience.

• Proven experience in financial business partnering within a matrix organisation.

• Strong commercial acumen and supplier negotiation capability.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership.

• Ability to work independently with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.

This is a high-impact role requiring strong analytical capability, stakeholder management and commercial awareness within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.