Finance and Procurement Manager

Harvey Nash Group; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Finance & Procurement Manager for a hybrid role based in Aberdeen. This senior leadership position involves managing a team, strategic financial direction, and ensuring effective procurement practices. Ideal candidates will have strong financial expertise, leadership experience in the public sector, and effective communication skills. This is a full-time, interim assignment for approximately 6 months.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management and leadership experience.
• Experience in the public sector or a regulated organisation preferred.
• Confidence in strategic and operational finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance and Procurement teams.
• Provide financial forecasting and reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Procurement

Communication

Influencing skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Finance & Procurement Manager

📍 Location: Aberdeen (Hybrid working)
💷 Day Rate: Circa £450 (Inside IR35)
🕒 Contract: Full-time, Interim Assignment (circa 6 months)

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance & Procurement Manager to lead the financial management and procurement functions.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services, this is a senior leadership position overseeing a team of around 15 staff across multiple grades. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial direction, strengthen governance, and ensure effective reporting and procurement practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance and Procurement teams to deliver a high-quality, efficient, and professional service across the organisation.
• Provide accurate financial forecasting, in-year monitoring, and year-end reporting to support senior leadership decision-making.
• Oversee engagement with shared service providers to ensure value for money and effective procurement support.
• Lead the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts, ensuring compliance with government financial reporting standards.
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors, internal audit, and government stakeholders on financial and procurement matters.
• Coach and develop team members to promote capability, professional growth, and a high-performance culture.

About You

You\'ll bring strong financial management and leadership experience, ideally within the public sector or a regulated organisation. You\'ll be confident operating at both strategic and operational levels, building effective relationships, and driving improvement across finance and procurement functions.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent).
• Proven experience leading finance and procurement functions.
• Strong understanding of public sector financial management, reporting, and governance.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

Working Arrangements

This role is based in Aberdeen, with flexibility for hybrid working depending on business needs.

How to Apply

If you\'re an experienced finance professional looking for a high-impact interim opportunity, please send your CV and a short statement outlining your suitability and availability.