Supplier Management and Finance Lead
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This role combines strategic supplier governance and financial oversight across a complex, regulated IT outsourcing agreement. The Supplier Management and Finance Lead is accountable for: End-to-end supplier performance and compliance Commercial integrity and financial control of services Governance of subcontractors and third-party costs Ensuring value delivery while managing contractual, operational, and financial risk The role acts as a senior commercial and governance authority, partnering with technology, finance, procurement, and suppliers to ensure services are delivered efficiently, compliantly and at the right cost. The position typically operates across two integrated domains: Supplier Management Lead (Operational & Governance) Supplier Finance Lead (Commercial & Financial Control) . Key Responsibilities Position Specifications Essential: Strong experience in supplier/vendor management within IT outsourcing or managed services Proven expertise in financial governance of large-scale service contracts Deep understanding of: Pricing models (fixed, variable, consumption-based, T&M) SLA and service-based costing structures Experience working in regulated environments Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level Desirable Knowledge of: Financial services regulatory frameworks (e.g. DORA, GDPR) SIAM / multi-supplier environments IT service management (ITIL) Experience supporting or leading: Large-scale transformation programmes Contract renegotiation / benchmarking Key Competencies Strategic thinking and commercial acumen Financial analysis and cost control Strong governance and control mindset Risk and compliance management Stakeholder influence and relationship management Attention to detail with ability to operate at executive level Success Measures Supplier performance meets SLA and service objectives Strong cost control and no material financial leakage Accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting No significant audit or regulatory findings Effective governance across supplier ecosystem Demonstrable cost optimisation and value delivery
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