Strategic Procurement Finance Analyst - Aerospace

Mane Contract Services; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced Procurement Finance Analyst to support its UK Rotary Wing Enterprise supply chain, acting as the primary financial interface in contract acquisitions and cost analysis. You will evaluate supplier proposals, model costs, and drive best value in commercial negotiations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with pricing data and market intelligence, and the ability to collaborate across Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in Procurement Finance, Cost Analysis, Finance, Estimating, Contracts, Business Operations or Supplier Management.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field.
• Strong ability to analyse supplier proposals, pricing data and financial information.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with capability to interpret complex datasets.
• Experience using cost models, pricing analysis and market data to support procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost and pricing analysis of supplier proposals and help establish the Procurement Finance Analyst capability within the UK business.
• Develop metrics across the supply chain, including market indices, FX movements and regulatory impacts.
• Analyse supplier financial data to identify performance trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Assess complex supplier proposals to determine fair pricing positions.
• Conduct cost and price analysis using market intelligence, statistical methods, and cost models.
• Develop cost estimates to support supplier negotiations and decision-making.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Engineering and Supplier Management teams.
• Extract and present supplier and business performance data through reports and KPIs.
• Develop material cost tracking processes and support expenditure planning.
• Evaluate pricing structures (fixed-price, cost-plus) for suppliers.

Skills

Procurement Finance

Cost Analysis

Financial Modelling

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Negotiation Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

Excel

Cost Modelling Tools

Job description

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced Procurement Finance Analyst to support its UK Rotary Wing Enterprise supply chain, acting as the primary financial interface in contract acquisitions and cost analysis. You will evaluate supplier proposals, model costs, and drive best value in commercial negotiations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with pricing data and market intelligence, and the ability to collaborate across Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and