Field Contract Finance Manager

Samsung Electronics

Field Contract Finance Manager overseeing large Retail Field Agency contracts for Samsung's marketing expenditure. Ensuring financial accuracy and compliance while strengthening commercial partnerships.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeChertsey • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, financial controls, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliance and performance across agency relationships. Proficient in generating business cases and high-quality reporting to drive operational efficiencies and cost recovery.

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Senior Stakeholder ManagementComplex Supplier ManagementFinancial Understanding and Modelling CapabilityPart or Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementFinancial ControlsPerformance ReviewBudgetingForecastingInvoice ValidationReconciliationsCost RecoveryReportingRisk & Reward Understanding

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Building SkillsPresentation SkillAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Word ProcessingDatabase ApplicationsSpreadsheet Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Part or Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Industry Keywords

Agency Relationship ManagementContractual ObligationsGovernance ExpectationsPerformance StandardsAudit RequirementsComplianceOperational EfficienciesCross-Category ManagementSupplier ComplianceCost-Effective Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary Samsung point of contact for all agency relationship and contractual matters
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Retail Field Agencies
Act as the main interface between Agencies and Samsung divisions (MX, HEA & CS)
Communicate contractual obligations, performance standards and governance expectations clearly to all stakeholders
Facilitate regular performance reviews and business updates
Support ongoing performance improvement initiatives across Samsung and its agencies
Partner closely with Legal and Procurement on contract interpretation and amendments
Champion a proactive, partnership-led contract management culture across the business
Drive financial accuracy, transparency and control across all contract-related activity
Review and approve all agency charges, ensuring strict compliance with contractual pricing and invoicing terms
Perform detailed front-end (forecasting, accruals, budgeting) and back-end (invoice validation, reconciliations) financial controls
Ensure all supporting documentation and evidence is provided for audit and accounting purposes
Conduct monthly reconciliations between contractual commitments, delivered services and invoiced costs
Track and report on total contract spend vs. budget and forecast
Identify cost recovery opportunities, billing discrepancies and process inefficiencies
Provide accurate and transparent reporting on: contract performance, financial exposure, cost trends and operational efficiencies
Ensure 100% adherence to agreed contractual terms by both supplier and internal teams
Manage the day-to-day governance of large cross-category Retail Field Agency contracts
Ensure all services are requested and delivered in accordance with agreed scope, SLAs and pricing structures
Monitor compliance with contractual KPIs and performance measures
Maintain accurate records of all contract-related correspondence and documentation
Provide timely resolution of contract-related issues, both internally and externally
Escalate governance issues appropriately in line with company procedures
Ensure services are commissioned in the most cost-effective manner
Collaborate with Legal on contract interpretation and compliance queries
Support internal audit requirements and maintain a strong control environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior Stakeholder Management up to C-Suit
Complex Supplier Management
Ability to set strict rhythms to ensure stringent business review process
Establish review criteria and evolve these over time to continually stretch the agency
Ability to simplify complex information to ensure cut through for Samsung leadership to key issues and opportunities
Understanding of Risk & Reward
Attention to Detail
Generate business cases
Generate clear routes to success per category
Financial Understanding and modelling capability
Robust IT skills including advanced ability in Word processing, Database & Spreadsheet applications
High quality reporting skills including ad hoc & tailored reporting
Able to build profitable relationships across agency and key Samsung partners
Able to navigate within and across organisations with varying scale and complexity
Leadership skills
Interpersonal skills
Team building skills
Presentation skill
Data analysis
Part or Fully Qualified accountant (ACA , ACCA or CIMA) with 6+ years’ experience
Vendor Audit experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week
Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance
Car allowance
Pension contribution
Three volunteering days each year
Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products
Access to a discount shopping portal
Up to 20 (pro-rata) Partner Absence days per calendar year to be used in times of need