Finance Manager - Procurement

Marc Daniels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Greater London is seeking a Finance Manager - Procurement for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, contract review, and financial analysis while partnering with senior stakeholders. Responsibilities include budgeting, performance management, and driving cost optimization. This role offers exposure to senior leadership with progression opportunities for future permanent positions. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing cost performance, strategic sourcing impact, and/or capital investment.
• Strong background in contract review and supplier agreements.
• Experience analysing customer usage data and consumption trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Provide financial stewardship over capital projects.
• Review and analyse supplier contracts and agreements.
• Analyse customer usage and revenue patterns.
• Build and enhance cost-performance dashboards.
• Partner with leaders to drive cost optimisation.
• Guide investment decisions through analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardise processes.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Cost performance management

Contract review

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Leadership

Communication

Job description

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