Supplier Management and Finance Lead

The Role

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

Benefits

At Claranet, we go the extra mile with our people—because we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our flexible benefits package includes:

• Pension Scheme: Employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Access to private medical care for your peace of mind and wellbeing.
• Discounted Gym Memberships: Prioritise your fitness with exclusive rates at leading gyms.
• Personalised Wellbeing Support: App-based resources and services available 24/7
• Enhanced Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday, increasing to 27 days with service, plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.

What makes us unique is Team Claranet, our internal community that supports causes close to our employees’ hearts. We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee.

We’re proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry.

About Claranet

Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

Ready to take the next step in your career with Claranet? Click ‘apply’ – we can’t wait to meet you!

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