Procurement Finance Business Partner

Senior Procurement Finance Business Partner (Detail Parts)

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Filton (Hybrid - 60% onsite)
35 hours per week | 4.5-day working pattern
£34.53 PAYE / £46.20 Umbrella per hour

About the Role
Guidant Global is partnering with Airbus Operations Ltd , a world-leading aerospace organisation, to recruit a Senior Procurement Finance Business Partner to support Detail Parts Procurement across major Airbus programmes.

This is a high-impact finance business partnering role, sitting at the heart of procurement operations and commercial decision-making. You will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, influencing supplier negotiations, and driving robust financial planning across a complex, international matrix environment.

If you enjoy combining commercial insight , stakeholder engagement , and strategic financial leadership , this role offers both challenge and visibility within a globally recognised organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Procurement Finance Business Partner, you will:
Act as Finance Business Partner and MFT Lead for Long Bed and Short Bed Detail Parts Procurement, providing clear financial direction aligned to commercial strategy.
Lead and influence financial decision-making in supplier tendering, ensuring sustainable cost, performance, and supply chain health.
Support supplier negotiations, claims, and performance improvement plans , working closely with procurement and PM teams.
Drive the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process , ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with wider business objectives.
Produce and present robust financial reporting , offering clear insight into performance, risks, and opportunities.
Build and challenge business cases and investment proposals , ensuring sound financial assumptions, ROI evaluation, and value delivery.
Support operational investment projects across recurring cost, inventory, non-recurring cost, and capex (tools/jigs) .
Collaborate across a wide stakeholder network in a matrix organisation , influencing at senior levels both in the UK and internationally.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from finance professionals who bring:
A strong background in finance business partnering , ideally within a large manufacturing or commercial environment.
Qualified accountant status (CIMA preferred) with circa 5+ years post-qualification experience .
Solid experience using SAP or equivalent financial reporting systems .
Proven ability to work independently , manage complexity, and balance recurring and ad-hoc priorities.
Strong commercial acumen , including experience supporting negotiations and strategic decision-making.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills , with confidence presenting to senior leaders.
A continuous improvement mindset and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Why Join Through Guidant Global?

At Guidant Global, we believe in creating opportunities that allow people to do meaningful work, develop their careers, and feel supported along the way. You'll benefit from:
Access to industry-leading clients and high-profile projects.
A collaborative and inclusive recruitment experience.
Clear visibility of role expectations, rates, and working arrangements.
Ongoing support throughout your assignment.

Working Pattern & Location
Hybrid working - approximately 60% onsite in Filton .
35 hours per week , typically worked over 4.5 days , with flexibility within agreed business hours (7am-7pm).
Occasional travel may be required.

Security & Compliance
BPSS clearance required (completed by Airbus Security).
Role falls inside IR35 .

Ready to Apply?

If you're a commercially-minded finance business partner looking to make a tangible impact within a world-class aerospace environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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