Aerospace Procurement Finance Analyst

Mane Contract Services; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced Procurement Finance Analyst to join its RWE Supply Chain team in the UK, driving cost and pricing analysis, evaluating supplier proposals and supporting commercial negotiations.

The successful candidate will act as the primary financial interface during contract acquisitions, using market intelligence, cost modelling and financial analysis to support procurement activities and drive best value across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Five years+ experience in Procurement Finance, Cost Analysis, Finance, Estimating, Contracts, or Supplier Management.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Business, Economics or related discipline.
• Strong experience analyzing supplier proposals, pricing data and financial information.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Experience using cost models, pricing analysis and market data to support procurement decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence commercial negotiations through robust financial analysis.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost and pricing analysis of supplier proposals and help establish the Procurement Finance Analyst capability within the UK business.
• Develop macro and microeconomic metrics across the supply chain, including monitoring market indices and FX movements.
• Gather, analyse and interpret supplier financial data to identify performance trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Assess complex supplier proposals to determine fair and reasonable pricing positions.
• Conduct detailed cost and price analysis using market intelligence and parametric cost models.
• Develop and substantiate cost estimates to support supplier negotiations.
• Work with Procurement, Finance, Engineering and Supplier Management teams.
• Extract, analyse and present supplier and business performance data through reports and KPIs.
• Develop material cost tracking processes and support expenditure planning.
• Evaluate supplier pricing structures, including fixed-price and cost-plus arrangements.
• Conduct financial, operational and proposal audits of supplier data and supporting documentation.
• Develop cost estimates using historical data, technical requirements and industry benchmarks.
• Support procurement teams in developing negotiation strategies that achieve best value.
• Assist with supplier selection, bid evaluations and contract placement activities.
• Represent Supply Chain at programme and supplier meetings.
• Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Procurement Finance

Cost Analysis

Finance

Estimating

Contracts

Business Operations

Supplier Management

Excel

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics or related discipline

Tools

Cost modelling tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced Procurement Finance Analyst to join its RWE Supply Chain team in the UK, driving cost and pricing analysis, evaluating supplier proposals and supporting commercial negotiations.

The successful candidate will act as the primary financial interface during contract acquisitions, using market intelligence, cost modelling and financial analysis to support procurement activities and drive best value across the supply chain.