Finance Manager - Procurement in London)

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

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Central London. The ideal candidate will have expertise in procurement and contract review. Responsibilities include leading budgeting and performance management, analyzing customer usage trends, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive cost optimization. This role offers exposure to high-level stakeholders and opportunities for progression within the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing cost performance and capital investment.
• Strong background in contract review and risk assessment.
• Exceptional skills in analytical and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Provide financial stewardship over capital projects.
• Analyze customer usage and consumption trends.

Skills

Strategic sourcing impact

Analytical skills

Commercial insights

Financial modelling

Leadership ability

Communication skills

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