FP&A, Controlling & Procurement Manager

About DELIVER:

DELIVER ( is one of the fastest growing global B2B events companies with a market leading Net Promoter Score. Our values are People, Planet, Profit. Combining these values, we bring top retailers and vendors together for pre-qualified one-to-one meetings within the commerce & supply chain sectors. After becoming the market leader in Europe, we’re expanding our portfolio to the US and to Asia.

We are a fully remote diversified and talented team spread all over the world allowing everyone to achieve the work-life balance that is so crucial to a successful and forward-thinking organisation.

We are also an organisation of shared values.

At the heart of everything we do is a meaningful and demonstrable commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion.

We are proud to be both carbon and profit neutral, running a business that is not only sustainable but regenerative. This isn’t your typical Finance role—you’ll be at the heart of preserving our financial health while also working on meaningful “give-back” projects, by contributing to the redistribution of all our profits directly to ethical and green funds as well as companies engaged in the ecological and social transition!

Job Title: FP&A, Controlling & Procurement Manager

Reports to: Finance & Excellence Director

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Location: Global – Full remote

Annual Salary package: GBP 54,000 (GBP 45,000 basic salary:+ 20% Annual Bonus)

Role Summary:

As the FP&A, Controlling & Procurement Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving financial control and procurement excellence to support the organisation's growth and success. You will strongly contribute to financial control processes and procurement activities of Deliver, and will be responsible for managing budgeting, financial reporting, procurement strategy, vendor management, and compliance with financial regulations and procurement standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial management and procurement expertise, strategic and operational skills, and a proven track record of driving efficiency and cost savings.

Key Responsibilities:

Controlling:

• Develop and maintain dashboards for real-time monitoring of financial performance.
• Oversee the execution of Billing and Accounts Receivable activities by the sales team and Accounts Payable.
• Manage and execute all activities related to monthly reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Streamline the monthly and quarterly closing processes to improve efficiency.
• Oversee all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures.
• Conduct cost analyses and manage procurement budgets. Identifies opportunities for cost reduction through contract renegotiation/tendering process.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through contract renegotiation/tendering process.

Process:

• Support in establishing more effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of a company’s ledgers, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and allocated budget.
• Collaborate with other departments to automate financial and procurement processes.
• Ensure integration of procurement workflows with the company's financial systems.

Procurement:

• Assist the department director in developing and implementing procurement policies and strategies.
• Supervise all key procurement processes (requirements, market research, RFI, RFQ, RFP, negotiation, contracting…).
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers – review all supplier contracts, negotiating terms with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and allocated budget.
• Develop a supplier performance evaluation framework to monitor and improve supplier quality.
• Work closely with finance, operations, and other department directors to align procurement with the wider company goals.
• Support sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives to be aligned with DELIVER's values.
• Implement strategies for sustainable and ethical sourcing to meet ESG goals.
• Support the resolution of disputes or issues with suppliers alongside Directors.

Budgeting & Financial Strategy:

• Support the department director in monitoring and controlling departmental budgets, ensuring adherence to financial plans.
• Assist in developing financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze and report on budget variances, identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Support company directors in understanding and managing their financial responsibilities.
• Identify long-term financial risks and propose strategies to mitigate them.

Cash Flow Management:

• Provide support with regards to investment management, especially regarding make or buy decisions
• Analyze cash flow trends to optimize liquidity management.

Risk Management:

• Ensure all procurement and financial activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.
• Establish a risk monitoring framework to identify and address potential issues proactively.
• Ensure robust documentation of all risk management policies and procedures.

Requirements & Skills:

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; preferably completed by professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA).
• 5 years in finance, controlling, or procurement roles, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Experience in financial reconciliations, tax preparation, and compliance.
• Proven track record in RFQs, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
• Familiarity with overseeing accounts payable/receivable and budgeting processes.
• Knowledge of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in procurement.

Controlling:

• Deep understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and ledger integrity.
• Knowledge of tax regulations, external audits standards, internal financial policies, and compliance requirements.
• Expertise in preparing financial reports and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in managing accounts receivable/payable processes.
• Budget planning, tracking, and variance reporting.
• Strong experience developing and implementing more effective financial and procurement process

Procurement:

• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, cost analysis, and supplier relationship management.
• Familiarity with international procurement standards and regulations.
• Awareness of market trends and cost reduction strategies.
• Skilled in supplier analysis, contract review, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Managing procurement budgets in alignment with company goals.

Legal and Compliance:

• Familiarity with contract law and supplier agreements.
• Understanding of organizational compliance and audit preparation.

Soft competencies:

• Excellent capacity for analysis and synthesis.
• Strong analytical skills to track progress, measure performance, and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies, diagnose root causes, and design effective solutions.
• Strong ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and suggest actionable insights.
• Effective negotiator with proven strategic acumen and tenacity.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work closely with department directors, external auditors, and suppliers.
• Proactive in resolving financial disputes or supplier issues.
• Ability to manage and influence cross-functional teams and drive compliance with procurement processes.
• Ensures accuracy in reconciliations and financial controls.
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and deliver clear and concise reports.
• Ability to lead change management initiatives for financial and procurement transformations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to drive alignment across departments.

Systems and Tools:

• Hands-on experience with financial management systems (e.g., Zoho or QuickBooks).
• Experience with procurement software and tools.
• Advanced experience with Excel, Google Sheets.
• Proficiency in advanced data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Competence in using Google Workspace suite.

Sector knowledge:

• Prior experience in the event sector is not required.
• Knowledge of sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.
• Understanding of the challenges and dynamics of working in a fast-paced / event-driven environment is an advantage.

Other:

• Long experience in full remote environments.
• Native or bilingual proficiency in English.
• High speed cable internet access in a quiet workspace.
• Open and eligible to global travel several weeks per year.

Some of Our Benefits:

• Full remote
• 35 hours a week: 09:00 – 17:00 UK time, Monday – Friday
• Generous annual leave policy: 8 weeks / 40 days of Paid Time Off days including bank holidays
• Transparent equal salaries (at DELIVER, there’s no bias as all salaries are shared internally)
• Monthly Work From Home allowance
• Pension contribution
• … And the pride to contribute to a better world through working in a company with a purpose!