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