Finance Manager - Procurement (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)\n\nOur 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nLead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across both operational costs and CAPEX\nProvide financial stewardship over capital projects - ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, timelines, and budget targets\nReview and analyse supplier contracts, commercial agreements, and service terms to identify risks, savings opportunities, and value enhancements\nAnalyse customer usage, consumption trends, and revenue patterns to inform pricing, investment decisions, and strategic planning\nBuild and enhance cost-performance dashboards and financial models\nPartner with senior business leaders and Procurement to drive cost optimisation, supplier performance improvements, and spend efficiency\nGuide investment decisions through data-driven analysis, business case reviews, and ROI tracking\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams - including Procurement, Commercial, Operations, and Legal - to standardise processes and support scalable growth\nPresent insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support high-impact decision-makingRequirements:\n\nProven experience managing cost performance, strategic sourcing impact, and/or capital investment (CAPEX)\nStrong background in contract review, supplier agreements, commercial terms, and risk/value assessment\nExperience analysing customer usage data, consumption trends, and commercial performance\nExceptional analytical and financial modelling skills, with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset\nAbility to influence senior stakeholders and communicate clear, actionable insights\nStrong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills\nA proactive, improvement-focused mindset - excited to enhance finance, procurement, and commercial processesBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data