Interim Procurement Finance Partner – Strategic Cost & Cash

EA First Compass House; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known UK-based production company seeks an Interim Procurement Finance Business Partner to lead procurement financial reporting and budgeting. The role involves acting as a trusted finance partner, providing insights on costs and risks, and managing Purchase Price Variance. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong finance backgrounds in procurement or supply chain. The position offers a day rate and is primarily on-site in Birmingham, providing some flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

Attractive Day Rate

4 Days on-site, 1 Day Remote

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations finance is required.
• Ability to manage Purchase Price Variance and commodity exposure.

Responsibilities

• Own weekly and monthly procurement financial reporting.
• Lead the procurement budget and forecast process.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to senior procurement stakeholders.
• Focus on DIO and DPO optimization.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Strong background in procurement, supply chain, or operations finance

Proven experience managing PPV, inventory, and commodity exposure

Commercial, analytical, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment

Confident business partner able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders

Job description

A well-known UK-based production company seeks an Interim Procurement Finance Business Partner to lead procurement financial reporting and budgeting. The role involves acting as a trusted finance partner, providing insights on costs and risks, and managing Purchase Price Variance. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong finance backgrounds in procurement or supply chain. The position offers a day rate and is primarily on-site in Birmingham, providing some flexibility for remote work.