Job reference
49346_1764951632
Company Name
Salary
£80000 - £90000 per annum
Location
London
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
05/12/2025
Closing date
26/12/2025
Finance Manager - Procurement (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Our entrepreneurial client is currently seeking a highly strategic, commercially minded Finance Manager with experience in procurement, contract review, and customer usage analysis to join our influential team based in Central London.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, ideal for a confident finance professional who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders - across Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Commercial - to shape investment decisions, drive performance, and influence long-term financial strategy. You'll gain exposure to the CFO and VP of Finance, with clear progression opportunities for future permanent roles within the group.
Responsibilities:
* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across both operational costs and CAPEX
* Provide financial stewardship over capital projects - ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, timelines, and budget targets
* Review and analyse supplier contracts, commercial agreements, and service terms to identify risks, savings opportunities, and value enhancements
* Analyse customer usage, consumption trends, and revenue patterns to inform pricing, investment decisions, and strategic planning
* Build and enhance cost-performance dashboards and financial models
* Partner with senior business leaders and Procurement to drive cost optimisation, supplier performance improvements, and spend efficiency
* Guide investment decisions through data-driven analysis, business case reviews, and ROI tracking
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including Procurement, Commercial, Operations, and Legal - to standardise processes and support scalable growth
* Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support high-impact decision-making
Requirements:
* Proven experience managing cost performance, strategic sourcing impact, and/or capital investment (CAPEX)
* Strong background in contract review, supplier agreements, commercial terms, and risk/value assessment
* Experience analysing customer usage data, consumption trends, and commercial performance
* Exceptional analytical and financial modelling skills, with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset
* Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate clear, actionable insights
* Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
* A proactive, improvement-focused mindset - excited to enhance finance, procurement, and commercial processes
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