Finance Business Partner – Global Procurement (Hybrid)
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you ready to make a global impact? We’re looking for a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join our Global Procurement team, supporting both Direct and Indirect spend across Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Wound Business Units, and Global Support Functions.
This role blends strategic business partnering with hands-on financial execution, enabling critical decision-making through insightful planning, reporting, and analysis.
What will you be doing?
- Partner with Global Procurement leadership to deliver monthly expense reports, variance analyses, and proactive cost management.
- Lead period-end reporting, forecasting, and budgeting cycles, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Own Direct Material Spend processes including Materials Standards and Purchase Price Variance targets.
- Drive cost reduction and visibility improvements across Indirect Spend portfolios.
- Lead working capital initiatives including DPO and Supply Chain Finance strategies.
- Champion process improvements and innovative financial operations.
- Manage the Procurement FP&A team in Pune, India, ensuring best-in-class reporting and analysis.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial modelling, dashboard creation, and variance analysis.
- Support month-end close activities including journal entries, cost centre reporting, and executive presentations.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and SOX requirements.
What will you need to be successful?
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field (ACCA, ACA, CMA preferred).
- Minimum 5 years’ progressive finance experience, ideally in healthcare or medical devices.
- Proven business partnering experience with strong stakeholder management.
- Expertise in financial modelling, P&L impact analysis, and cash flow management.
- Experience with Standard Costing systems and concepts.
- Advanced Excel skills; working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with SAP, Business Objects, and HFM is highly desirable.
- Strategic thinker with excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel (10–25%).
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our most valuable investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging: We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels welcomed, celebrated, and empowered to thrive. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website.
Your Future: annual bonus, life insurance, company stock saving plan.
Work/Life Balance: paid volunteering hours, flexible working approach.
Your Wellbeing: private health care with dental care package, multisport card/my benefit platform.
Flexibility: possibility of working in a hybrid model.
Training: hands-on learning, team-tailored programs, subsidies for language classes, certifications, and postgraduate studies.
Extra Perks: referral bonus, recognition program, mentoring program.
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We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.
Check our Glassdoor page for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You . Unlimited . , life, culture, and benefits at S+N.
Explore our new website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.