Talent Acquisition Systems and Finance Coordinator
On site
Cambridge, United Kingdom
£ 173 / day
Freelance
27-03-2025
Job Specifications
Title: Talent Acquisition Systems and Finance Coordinator
Start date: ASAP
Contract: 12 Months
Location: Cambridge, UK (candidates must have a right to work within the UK)
Type: Hybrid
Salary: Up to £173 per day
What You’ll Be Doing:
As the Talent Acquisition Systems and Finance Coordinator, you will be the go-to person for managing relationships with external vendors, tracking budgets, and ensuring that payments are processed smoothly and efficiently. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that the recruitment function runs seamlessly, enabling the team to attract and hire the best talent.
Key Responsibilities:
Vendor & Contract Management: Maintain relationships with external recruitment vendors, track contracts, and ensure timely renewals.
Payments & Financial Coordination: Process invoices, track payments, and liaise with finance teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Budget Oversight: Monitor recruitment-related expenses, track variances, and maintain detailed financial records.
Data & Reporting: Maintain key recruitment financial metrics, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Process Improvement: Identify and recommend ways to streamline vendor, payment, and budget coordination.
Collaboration & Support: Work closely with Talent Acquisition, HR, and Finance teams to support hiring initiatives.
Experience required:
Proven experience in vendor management, budget coordination, or payment processing.
Strong financial acumen and understanding of budget management principles.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency in Excel, financial tools, and HRIS systems.
Bonus Points If You Have:
Experience with Ariba or other procurement systems.
Analytical mindset with a knack for problem-solving.
Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team setting.
About the Company
Community-led, diverse in behaviour, for the digital tech brave. We are Trust in SODA, the digital tech recruitment specialists. We empower and build diverse communities that represent the digital tech world we live in. We are proud to be officially B Corp certified, joining a global network of organisations dedicated to using their platform as a force for positive change. Our consultants focus on delivering talent solutions across Software Engineering, DevOps, Data, Cloud & Infrastructure and Creative. Our SODA Squad op... Know more
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