Senior Finance Business Partner / Financial Controller

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.