Procurement Finance Business Partner

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment are working with a leading business in the telecommunications sector to recruit a Procurement Finance Business Partner.

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to partner closely with procurement and senior stakeholders.

In this role, you will play a key part in driving financial insight across procurement activity, helping to shape decisions, improve value for money, and support strategic initiatives across the business.

Key responsibilities Partner closely with the procurement team to provide financial support, challenge and insight.

Support commercial decision-making across supplier negotiations, contract reviews and cost optimisation.

Work with stakeholders on initiatives linked to Ofcom requirements and regulatory expectations.

Analyse spend, identify savings opportunities and monitor procurement performance.

Prepare financial analysis, forecasting and reporting to support procurement strategy.

Support budgeting, reforecasting and business planning activities.

Provide clear financial commentary and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Help improve controls, processes and governance across procurement-related finance activity.

The right candidate Qualified accountant or qualified by experience with strong commercial finance experience.

Previous experience in a business partnering role within procurement and telecoms.

Strong understanding of financial analysis, cost control and stakeholder management.

Experience working in a regulated environment would be highly advantageous, particularly with exposure to Ofcom or similar regulatory frameworks.

Confident communicator with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders. xwzovoh

Strong Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insight.