Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK, Europe and many other countries in the world. Client, a global leader in aerospace, defense, and space. With major operations in the UK, Client is at the forefront of innovation in aviation and technology. With operations in commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense systems, and space exploration, Client employs over 130,000 people worldwide.
Job Title: Senior Procurement Finance Business Partner
Location: Filton, UK
Duration: 12-months contract (likely extension)
Work Type: Hybrid
Shift Timings: 7:00Am-7:00Pm
Job Description :
Key Responsibilities:
Act as Business Partner & MFT Lead for Finance supporting the Procurement Operational Team for Long Bed and Short Bed Detail Parts
Provide financial direction for commercial strategy and tendering decisions
Lead financial decision processes to support commercial negotiations and supplier performance
Support supplier negotiations, claims, mergers, and acquisitions activities
Drive annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes across Detail Parts Procurement
Validate improvement projects, business cases, ROI, and financial assumptions
Provide robust financial reporting and risk visibility to operational and controlling teams
Challenge operational performance and implement mitigation actions where required
Drive investment proposals and performance improvement projects
Financial controlling across:
Recurring Cost
Inventory
Non-Recurring Cost
Capex Jigs / Tools (on request)
Key Stakeholders
Local & central controlling teams
Operational managers
Head of Procurement Materials & Detail Parts
UK cost/financial accounting teams
This role operates in a matrix organisation requiring strong stakeholder management and supplier negotiation capability
Required Qualifications & Experience
Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred) with minimum 5 years PQE in manufacturing or commercial environment
Strong SAP or equivalent financial reporting tool experience
Experience working as a Finance Business Partner in a large organisation
Strong commercial negotiation skills
Experience managing operational finance activities
Ability to work independently across varied financial activities
Strong communication skills and ability to present to senior stakeholders and board members
Continuous improvement mindset
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.