Senior Finance Partner - FP&A, Innovation, Procurement & Projects

Senior Finance Partner - FP&A, Innovation, Procurement & Projects

Location: Stoke-on-Trent or Dudley (with regular travel expected)
Salary: £70,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Opportunity (with potential to become permanent for the right candidate)
Hours: 37 Hours per Week, All Year Round

Senior Finance Partner – FP&A, Innovation, Procurement & Projects

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a strategic leadership role where you can influence organisational performance, drive innovation, and deliver meaningful change?

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Finance Partner – FP&A, Innovation, Procurement & Projects to join a growing and ambitious organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader to play a key role in financial planning, procurement strategy, transformation projects, and operational excellence.

You will work closely with senior leaders, providing high-quality financial insight, forward planning, forecasting and commercial support that enables informed decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position responsible for leading Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), innovation, strategic projects and procurement activities across the organisation.

You will provide strategic financial leadership through robust forecasting, scenario modelling, performance analysis and commercial insight, while also overseeing procurement operations to ensure value for money, compliance and effective supplier management.

The successful candidate will lead major transformation initiatives, drive continuous improvement across finance systems and processes, and help develop a culture of data-driven decision-making throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership across FP&A, procurement, innovation and project delivery.
• Support long-term financial sustainability through proactive planning and analysis.
• Act as the senior finance lead for key strategic initiatives and transformation programmes.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead organisation-wide budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Deliver high-quality scenario modelling and financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Provide timely and insightful reporting to senior leadership teams and governance stakeholders.

Procurement & Commercial Leadership

• Oversee procurement strategy to ensure compliance, value for money and commercial effectiveness.
• Lead supplier relationship management, contract management and category management activities.
• Ensure procurement processes are robust, transparent and aligned with organisational objectives.

Innovation & Transformation

• Drive finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, technology and process improvement.
• Utilise data, reporting tools and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and insight.
• Champion continuous improvement across financial systems and operational processes.

Project Leadership

• Lead complex finance and cross-functional projects from planning through to successful delivery.
• Establish clear governance frameworks, project controls and performance measures.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.

Team Leadership

• Line manage and develop key finance professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, commercial awareness and service excellence.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and professional development support.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain compliance with relevant financial regulations and procurement requirements.
• Support effective risk management and financial stewardship across the organisation.

Shared Services & Continuous Improvement

• Support the ongoing development of finance shared services operations.
• Standardise processes, strengthen controls and improve service delivery.
• Enhance reporting and management information to support organisational performance.

Executive Support

• Contribute to wider finance leadership priorities.
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders.
• Deputise for senior finance leadership when required.

About You

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Significant experience within a senior finance leadership role.

Strong FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling expertise.

Experience leading procurement, commercial or transformation activities.

Excellent understanding of governance, financial controls and compliance.

Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

A proactive, solution-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Why Apply?

Competitive salary of £70,000.

Long-term opportunity with the possibility of a permanent appointment.

Opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organisation undergoing exciting growth and development.

Strategic leadership role with significant influence and impact.

Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to:

Enhanced DBS clearance

Satisfactory references

Pre-employment medical clearance

Online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply Now

If you are a commercially focused finance leader who is passionate about driving organisational performance, innovation and strategic improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting Senior Finance Partner - FP&A, Innovation, Procurement & Projects opportunity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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