Finance Business Partner

Location: Filton, Bristol (Hybrid - 60% onsite)
Contract Duration: Until March 2027
Pay Rate: £46.20 per hour (Umbrella) / £34.53 per hour (PAYE)

About the Opportunity

Carbon60 are supoorting a leading aerospace engineering and manufacturing organisation in the recruitment of an experienced Finance Business Partner to support high‑value procurement activity within a complex, fast‑paced operational environment. This position will play a key role in providing financial insight, commercial support, and strategic guidance to procurement teams.

Operating as part of a wider transnational function, you will work closely with category leads to influence commercial strategy, support tendering decisions, evaluate supplier negotiations, and ensure robust financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Finance Business Partner to procurement operational teams, providing financial advice and commercial insight.
• Lead financial assessment for tender processes and analyse the impact of procurement decisions.
• Support supplier negotiations, claims, and commercial reviews.
• Manage annual budget cycles, quarterly forecasts, and operational financial planning.
• Produce accurate financial reporting, highlighting risks and performance trends.
• Challenge operational performance and support continuous improvement across procurement activities.
• Support investment cases and project proposals with detailed financial evaluation.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred) with 5+ years' post‑qualification experience in a manufacturing or commercial environment.
• Strong background in finance business partnering within large organisations.
• Experience working in operational finance teams with strong analytical and communication skills.
• SAP experience or familiarity with similar financial systems.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Commercial negotiation capability and a continuous‑improvement mindset.

Additional Details

• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Travel: Occasional.
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Why Apply?

This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a global organisation, partnering with key operational teams and shaping financial outcomes across major procurement categories. Ideal for a proactive finance professional seeking a varied and influential position.

If you are interested in this role please apply with an up to date copy of your CV for consideration.