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 Youll 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 Whats 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.