Cost Analyst - Procurement Finance Analyst

Indotronix Avani UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Indotronix Avani UK in Bristol is seeking an experienced Procurement Finance Analyst / Cost Analyst to establish and lead a dedicated procurement financial analysis capability within the RWE Supply Chain organisation.

You will collaborate with Procurement, Supplier Management, Finance and Engineering to analyse supplier proposals, assess cost structures and support procurement decisions and contract negotiations, delivering value through cost modelling and performance dashboards.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Minimum five years' relevant experience in finance or procurement.
• Experience analyzing supplier financial data and pricing information.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead cost and price analysis of supplier proposals.
• Establish and develop UK RWE Procurement Finance Analyst function.
• Evaluate supplier financial performance and cost structures.
• Develop cost estimates using historical data and market intelligence.
• Monitor macroeconomic indicators affecting supply chain costs.
• Support negotiation strategies and contract pricing.
• Assess firm-price and cost-plus supplier arrangements and support cost planning.
• Develop dashboards to monitor supplier performance and spend against plan.
• Conduct supplier auditing and compliance reviews.
• Contribute to IBAP bid packages and evaluations.
• Collaborate across Finance, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain.
• Present financial findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Procurement Finance

Cost Analysis

Financial Analysis

Pricing Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Role: Procurement Finance Analyst / Cost Analyst

Location: Bristol

Duration: 12 months

Role Type: Hybrid - 3 days onsite

Salary: Depending on experience

Role Overview:

An opportunity for an experienced Procurement Finance Analyst / Cost Analyst to establish and develop a dedicated procurement financial analysis capability within the client's Rotary Wing Enterprise (RWE) Supply Chain organisation.

Working closely with Procurement, Supplier Management, Finance and Engineering teams, the successful candidate will provide financial and commercial analysis of complex supplier proposals, assess cost structures and establish fair and reasonable pricing positions to support procurement decisions and contract negotiations.

The role combines cost and price analysis, supplier financial assessment, estimating, commercial negotiation support and supply chain performance management, using quantitative analysis, economic indicators, market intelligence and cost modelling to identify efficiencies, mitigate commercial risks and deliver value.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost & Price Analysis: Lead detailed financial analysis of supplier proposals, assessing pricing structures, cost estimates and commercial viability to establish fair and reasonable pricing positions.
• Procurement Financial Capability: Establish and develop the UK RWE Procurement Finance Analyst function, adopting best practices, processes and methodologies from across the wider enterprise.
• Supplier Financial Assessment: Evaluate supplier financial performance, cost structures and commercial arrangements, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency and improved value.
• Estimating & Cost Modelling: Develop and validate cost estimates using historical data, statistical analysis, parametric models, technical requirements and market intelligence.
• Economic & Market Analysis: Monitor macroeconomic and microeconomic indicators, including inflation indices, foreign exchange movements, market trends and legislative changes affecting supply chain costs.
• Commercial Negotiations: Support Procurement and Supplier Management teams in developing negotiation strategies, substantiating cost estimates and negotiating commercially competitive contracts for goods and services.
• Contract Pricing & Spend Analysis: Assess firm-price and cost-plus supplier arrangements, analyse expenditure profiles and support effective material cost planning, tracking and forecasting.
• Financial Reporting & KPIs: Develop performance metrics, management reports and financial dashboards to monitor supplier performance, material expenditure and supply chain financial performance against plan.
• Supplier Auditing & Compliance: Conduct financial, operational, proposal and procedural reviews of supplier information, ensuring compliance with company policies, contractual obligations and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Bid & Proposal Support: Contribute to bid packages, supplier source selection and proposal evaluations in accordance with Integrated Business Acquisition Process (IBAP).
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain and Programme Management teams to improve financial visibility, strengthen commercial decision-making and implement effective processes.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement: Represent Supply Chain Management at programme reviews, lead key supplier meetings and present financial analysis, recommendations and performance updates to stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Minimum five years' relevant experience within Finance, Contracts, Estimating, Procurement Financial Analysis, Business Operations or Supplier Management.
• Demonstrable experience analysing supplier financial data, commercial proposals and pricing information.
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret complex financial and commercial information to support procurement and business decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and communicate financial findings effectively to technical, commercial and senior stakeholders.