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Start the New Year with a new role! LHH Birmingham are recruiting for an exciting opportunity to be the No.1 finance lead in the UK for a multi-national manufacturing company! Interim Financial Controller ASAP Coleshill, North Warwickshire 12 month contract £80,000 + 10% bonus/open to day rates Qualified/QBE Hybrid - 4 days in office, 1 day at home No direct reports Must have experience with UK statutory accounting & working within an international environment with tight deadlines. Overseeing the UK finance admin and HR function including commercial margin support, monthly financial reporting, financial planning, and budgeting activities as well as local compliance and HR. Working within an international fast-moving environment, including strong team spirit, first class products, personal development and continuous process improvement. Responsibilities: Monitoring accounting responsibilities of the Shared Service Centre Analysing financial reports Carrying out statutory reporting & tax returns Monthly closing & reporting in adherence with US GAAP Liaise with external payroll provider Business partnering with sales, technical and marketing teams to provide analysis on gross margin & country profitability Budgeting & forecasting with EMEA HQ

The Accountant role sits within the Finance OTC (Order to Cash) team and will involve completing accounting activities for various business units. Primary activities include full cycle inter company processing and reconciliation support. Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of inter company accounting activities (journal entries, review/reconciliation, reporting) Manage inter company settlements while coordinating with accounting staff in each entity to ensure charges are billed, accounted, and paid appropriately Execute specific internal controls within accounting processes and other general accounting activities Contribute to strategic continuous improvement initiatives in the organisation and incorporate the changes as required Promptly respond to information requests from internal and external stakeholders to comply with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Ensure compliance with internal finance policies and external statutory regulations Perform other duties as directed Investigation and resolution of internal queries Demonstrate commitment to our core competencies by being authentic, curious, creative and outcome oriented. You will be ideally qualified - CIMA, ACCA, ACA or working towards qualification. Experience working in a Shared Services environment is preferred Motivated individual who works well with others and thinks clearly with the ability to problem-solve individually or in a group setting Oracle ERP systems experience preferred Strong verbal and written skills. Ability to work and communicate with various levels within the organisation, including members of the management team Please contact me for more information.

Procurement Manager £49,290 per annum Sunderland (3 days onsite per week) Permanent position We are looking for a procurement professional with Public Sector experience, preferably in Housing, who is interested in working for a fantastic Housing Association in Sunderland as a Procurement Manager. You will lead on the delivery and contribute to the strategic development of excellent, efficient and compliant procurement across the organisation as well as procuring contracts for goods, services and works in line with Company policy and all relevant UK legislation. This is a fantastic organisation that boasts benefits as well as opportunities for progression within the company. The role: Effectively represent and promote the Group to other external bodies and stakeholders at meetings, special project groups and in the day-to-day execution of duties and responsibilities. Work in partnership with other key stakeholders to develop procurement. Deliver procurement services that are inclusive and accessible to all customers and always provide excellent customer service. Working closely with departments to manage contracts Who are you? Procurement experience including experience of public procurement CIPS Qualification Previous experience in direct management or supervision of staff Experience of delivering services within the social housing sector

Category Manager £47,126 to £ 53,219 Sheffield (hybrid) Permanent position We are currently recruiting for a Category Manager within a fantastic Public Sector organisation in Sheffield on a hybrid requirement. This is an exciting opportunity for Procurement professionals with Public Sector experience to further develop their career and join a like-minded organisation ready for the New Year. Are you a CIPS Procurement professional with experience within the Public Sector looking to work for a fantastic organisation offering benefits as well as progression opportunities? The role: To develop and lead innovative service delivery improvements, across multi-organisations, through effective programme management and implementation of efficient and effective strategic sourcing projects within social, primary, secondary and tertiary care and associated designated market(s). Present highly complex, sensitive and contentious information to a large group of staff and stakeholders Promote cost effective solutions through inclusive enablement processes, to maintain contract compliance with best buy guide product/service category and market plans. Influences stakeholders and suppliers to provide innovative solutions including the re-engineering of business processes to meet customer needs, relating to quality, cost and performance targets across the patient pathway and associated supply chain. Who are you? Post-graduate Diploma in a procurement discipline or similar related subject (e.g., Registered Full Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply - MCIPS) Extensive and highly significant senior experience in the procurement field within a complex organisation. Advanced complex negotiation and contracting experience and demonstrable record of high achievement against set targets. Proven experience of managing and coordinating large and complex project involving multiple personnel from different organisations. Highly significant senior management role working in a in a complex organisation Experience of understanding commercial issues and purchasing techniques, including the rules and policies governing public sector procurement.

HR Advisor Newcastle (Hybrid working) LHH (formerly Badenoch & Clark) is partnered with a leading law firm, assisting with the appointment of an HR Advisor. The role would require minimum 2 days per week in the Newcastle City Centre office. The HR Advisor will work within the HR team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality and responsive HR business partnering service across the firm. The is a generalist HR role. The HR Advisor is expected to provide dedicated, efficient and proactive HR support to an (internal) client portfolio which will likely include both fee earning and business services areas. The HR Advisor will have the opportunity to undertake project work within the team or wider department where appropriate and subject to capacity. Key responsibilities: To provide proactive, timely and high-quality generalist HR support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle including joiners/leavers, recruitment and talent management, performance management, family leave, secondments, flexible working applications, absence management and wellbeing support. Supporting the business across all areas of HR and employee relations for example disciplinary and grievance issues Coaching and guiding line managers across a wide range of people issues such as talent management, engagement, succession planning and performance management. To support cyclical HR activities such as performance reviews, budget planning and the annual reward cycle. Work with colleagues across the wider HR Function to drive innovation and continuous improvement, creating and revising policies, procedures and processes that reflect best practice. Supporting the delivery of key people projects and other ad hoc initiatives as required We're seeking an experienced generalist with strong stakeholder management and internal customer service skills. Salary for this role is expected to be around £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience, plus a competitive benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, growing organisation. For Human Resources or Talent Acquisition opportunities in the North, please contact Paige Stephens. T: E:

The role will focus on high value property litigation matters and, whilst there may be some limited exposure to commercial litigation matters, the core of this role is very much leading contentious property matters (in the commercial sphere primarily). As a junior to mid-level associate you will have the opportunity to learn and develop next to some of the leading names within the property disputes sphere - truly outstanding individuals to learn from. You will have the chance to gain exposure to headline-grabbing matters - some of the biggest disputes in the area - and truly hone your craft as a litigator. An excellent opportunity for a keen litigator to embark/continue their legal career. Property disputes exposure gained at a leading regional or London based practice will be required. Given the quality of the matters the team is instructed on, acting in a high paced environment, candidates will be comfortable working under pressure and enjoy the intellectual challenge complex disputes matters represent. As such, strong academics are preferred from applicants for the role. The firm offers a competitive salary package, the chance to work alongside leading litigators and an excellent training and develop programme for junior-mid level associates. I appreciate the decision to pursue external roles is an important one. If you would like a no obligation call (no CV required initially) then please do reach out to Michael Madigan on or send an email The PQE mentioned is only a guide. Anyone with the necessary skills to succeed may apply. Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Are you an experienced Finance Director looking for the next step in your career? My client is seeking a Finance & Operations Director to join their Nottingham head office. This is a busy role that would suit someone who is focused improving the overall operations of the business, sounds like you? The Company is on a new exciting growth phase with the ambition to refocus their strategy and build on a fantastic business. Reporting to: CEO Responsible for: Finance, Operations (includes H&S), IT and administrative. The salary is negotiable, dependent on experience. The Job Responsible for delivery of all annual operating targets both operational and financial. Developing strategies for the growth of the organisation and making sure they are implemented. Leads the budgeting, forecasting and planning process. Advise the CEO and Senior Management Team on all matters relating to financial performance information and KPIs. Full responsibility for finance and other departments (circa.10 staff) About You A fully qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or CIMA Significant experience operating at senior management or board level. Excellent communicator with people at all levels (including non-finance staff) with an ability to influence. Strong financial experience working in distribution, wholesale, retail or manufacturing. Proven experience in successfully leading and managing multiple teams. Technical understanding of trends in the industry, including external and internal factors affecting the business.

Senior Target Operating Model Manager Permanent Role A leading British Multinational distribution company is seeking a new Senior Target Operating Model Manager who will be responsible for developing and communicating commercial concepts for new products, while ensuring they align with current end state product operating models. The salary on offer is up to 60K (plus a competitive bonus and benefits). The requirement to be in the London office is negotiable. Skills and experience required: Expert knowledge in the tools and procedures required to develop Target Operating Models Strong stakeholder management skills with the experience to influence and gain support Commercial and legal acumen with good understanding of business strategy and goals Experience of developing and designing Target Operating Models for commercially focused organisations Experience of working across numerous stages of the business change life cycle to deliver transformational change Experience in Product development would be ideal Could be from a logistics or retail background

Software Engineer - London - upto £110k Note: The client is looking for a Full Stack Engineer with strong technical skills and experience building a web application from scratch. The stack is: React.JS, Node.js, Redux, Ruby on Rails, AWS, MySQL, Elastic Search, Redis, I am currently working with a Leading global SaaS company who are looking for hungry engineers to join their team in London. They are using bleeding edge technology to build a platform that helps businesses tailor their work management tools and achieve their goals. You will be responsible for the end to end design and implementation of features, taking full responsibility and ownership in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities: Full Development life cycle of Application Work closely with customer to ensure satisfaction Collaborate with Product and Design to find best solution Requirements: Experience building a web application from scratch Good knowledge of components of the stack Good communication skills A strong full stack engineer with experience building a web application from scratch is ideal for this role. Interviews are ongoing so apply quickly if you don't want to miss out.

My client, a leading fashion retailer with over 300 stores across the UK, are looking to recruit a Personal Assistant on a 3 Month FTC to join their team. Working in the London office, you will be working closely with one of the directors ensuring that you are able to provide an efficient & effective support service. You will be an well-established & organised individual who will be the first point of contact for various staff members across the company as well as external stakeholders. Daily Responsibilities : Arrange & attend board meetings with key stakeholders across the business and external stakeholders Efficiently manage complex diary schedules & ensure efficient use of schedule whilst re-prioritising where needed to be in line with business needs Have a synergised approach with other Personal/Exec Assistants across the company Responsible for preparation and management of all necessary documents for all meetings including performance reviews, meetings, national/international trips & days off-site Screening & actioning of all incoming correspondence Manage and maintain database, ATSs and filing systems. Have a thorough overview of all expenses efficiently and ensuring payments are made within deadline Keeping track of team's approved holidays and absences. Assemble & analyse data, compile statistics and information as required What you will need to succeed: Ideally an individual with proficient experience within the Retail industry Excellent interpersonal & communication skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to multi task & operate effectively and efficiently in a fast moving environment Capable of building strong internal and external stakeholder relationships Excellent range of IT Skills (Esp. MS Office products) Highly organised and efficient Next steps: If you would like to be considered for this role please click 'apply now' and send an up-to-date copy of your CV.

My client, a leading fashion retailer with over 300 stores across the UK, are looking to recruit a Personal Assistant on a 3 Month FTC to join their team. Working in the London office, you will be working closely with one of the directors ensuring that you are able to provide an efficient & effective support service. You will be an well-established & organised individual who will be the first point of contact for various staff members across the company as well as external stakeholders. Daily Responsibilities : Arrange & attend board meetings with key stakeholders across the business and external stakeholders Efficiently manage complex diary schedules & ensure efficient use of schedule whilst re-prioritising where needed to be in line with business needs Have a synergised approach with other Personal/Exec Assistants across the company Responsible for preparation and management of all necessary documents for all meetings including performance reviews, meetings, national/international trips & days off-site Screening & actioning of all incoming correspondence Manage and maintain database, ATSs and filing systems. Have a thorough overview of all expenses efficiently and ensuring payments are made within deadline Keeping track of team's approved holidays and absences. Assemble & analyse data, compile statistics and information as required What you will need to succeed: Ideally an individual with proficient experience within the Retail industry Excellent interpersonal & communication skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to multi task & operate effectively and efficiently in a fast moving environment Capable of building strong internal and external stakeholder relationships Excellent range of IT Skills (Esp. MS Office products) Highly organised and efficient Next steps: If you would like to be considered for this role please click 'apply now' and send an up-to-date copy of your CV.

I'm currently working with a well-established food manufacturing company who are recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join their Payroll team, overseeing various payroll projects across the business. This includes looking at their current processes and seeing if there is a more efficient way of doing things. Fully remote, ASAP start 12 - 18 month duration Full-time £16.50 - £18.50 per hour (PAYE) Reporting to UK Payroll Manager Good payroll knowledge essential Previous project experience highly desirable Previous systems experience Good Excel skills required Potential projects: Assisting in implementing salary sacrifice schemes Investigating core operational KPIs Examining maternity process Developing systems to support processes Making adjustments in accordance to policy & legislation changes

They are looking for a Locum to cover the workload until they source a permanent replacement, so this could be a role for quite some time. There is no room for remote working unfortunately, the firm need someone in office. Open to hourly rates. If you can offer either part time of full time work - then please get in touch for more information. If you have any questions, feel free to call Natasha.

Our client is an ambitious and growing international Manufacturing business-based South of Derby, a business that works with some of the globes largest specialist businesses in their field and has seen substantial growth over the last couple of years due to increased demand and diversity of their products and devices. Due to this growth, they are looking to recruit an additional head to their procurement team and are looking for a career driven candidate who is looking to start and grow their career in procurement a full-time role paying up to £24,000. In this role you will be reporting to the Purchasing Co-ordinator, working in collaboration with cross-functional teams in complex and varied procurement projects. Responsibilities of Procurement Officer Create and issue Purchase orders to external suppliers in-line with the production planning requirements Progress chase orders to ensure timely deliveries to avoid delay Negotiation of prices within the organisations supply chain Create and strengthening internal department relationships Resourcing of product, Innovation & selection of new suppliers The ability to prioritise workload whilst managing conflicting demands Perform detailed analysis on different solutions, scored on a comprehensive set of KPIs (service level, landed cost, working capital, industrial footprint) Requirements of Procurement Officer Build excellent customer relations to ensure maximum efficiency Proven track record within purchasing or experience in a similar role preferable Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both face to face and via the telephone Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Ability to work within cross functional teams or projects Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, advanced Excel. Internal training of in-house MRP system will be provided Industry and product knowledge is an advantage Should this role be of interest to you please do apply or send your CV

What? FP & A Analyst Where? Crawley / Hybrid Working How much? £30,000 - £35,000 doe I am looking for an FP&A Analyst to support the development of my clients FP&A function as they seek to improve their reporting, analytical and forecasting capability. Reporting into the FP&A managers, you will partner with the business to understand key drivers of performance and provide valuable insight, whilst looking to harness the benefits of process automation and continuous improvement. This is an exciting development opportunity for a motivated finance professional to join our FP&A team and grow into a role whilst studying for their professional qualification. We are confident this role will give you the chance to undertake an interesting range of tasks, but your key accountabilities will include: Develop, enhance and produce periodic KPI, cost and revenue reports and analysis Power BI reporting development Business partnering with key stakeholders to explain financials and to guide informed decision making Collation of financial data, including reporting and analysis, to provide insight into business performance Production of various management accounts and reporting Monthly variance analysis and periodic forecasting, highlighting risks to and opportunities for the business Provide support to the business with annual budget setting Building of financial models to assist with scenario planning Support business case development for new initiatives Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the FP&A Managers Key Skills: A skilled communicator with the ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships A self-starter displaying strong initiative and a passion for continuous improvement The highest levels of honesty and integrity An inquisitive mind with problem solving capability and excellent attention to detail A proactive seeker of value adding opportunities with the capacity to prioritise these tasks Here is what we need from you: Part qualified CIMA or ACCA Strong system skills, including Excel, with the ability to design and implement Excel tools An understanding of Power BI (or alternative BI package) is desirable Oracle Financial experience is advantageous but not essential

HR AdvisorBurton upon TrentPaying up to £32kPermanentLHH is looking an experienced HR Advisor to join an established business based near Burton upon Trent. This is a generalist role that will include coordination and management of ER, L&D and project support.The role: Providing operational HR advice and support to all employees on site. Providing daily support to the ERBP and Senior HRBP. Management of the HR Advisor inbox, providing responses to HR queries and advising on informal issues outside the remit of the HR Coordinator role. Managing cases in all areas of employee relations in line with Company policies, employment law and best practice, and within appropriate time frame. To include absence management, flexible working, performance management, disciplinaries, capability hearings, grievances, dismissals and appeals. Advising and coaching leaders on employee relations issues to develop their people management and leadership skills and constructively challenging inappropriate behaviours or actions. Supporting leaders and employees with health-related queries including occupational health referrals, medical reports and providing advice and guidance on managing employees with infectious illness, implementing reasonable adjustments and wellbeing Dealing with grievances and sickness / absence reviews. Supporting the ERBP / HRBPs with change projects such as TUPE transfers, and complex variations to terms and conditions and redundancy consultations. Managing less complex variations to terms and conditions and redundancy consultations. Researching and interpreting employment law and HR best practice to ensure advice and guidance is accurate and up to date. Informing team members of employment law changes and outlining the impact this may have on the business. Reviewing and developing HR policies and procedures, contracts of employment and conditions of engagement (for workers), to ensure they are robust, effective and compliant with current employment legislation. Supporting the provision of training and appropriate resources to leaders to support them in appropriately managing employee relations issues and to ensure knowledge of and adherence to employment legislation. Contributing to the sharing of knowledge/learning with colleagues in the wider team and across the business. Undertaking project work to develop and implement new initiatives/processes or to continuously improve those that already exist, in response to internal and external changes and/or requirements i.e. employee exit process, EU transition preparation, agile working, investigation process, absence management process. Support the ERBP / Senior HRBP with analysis of HR data to identify trends/patterns and support functional action planning., Reporting on and chasing outstanding sickness meetings (short term and long term sick). Any other ad hoc duties commensurate with the role. What we are looking for? Minimum 3 years HR experience, preferably in a generalist role Strong leadership skills and ability to prioritise and perform under pressure. Used to leading employee relations meetings, performance discussions and disciplinary meetings with line managers and employees. Good knowledge and understanding of employment law and best practice. Computer literate MS Office Packages. Previous experience with multitasking work and projects, and capacity to prioritise as needed. CIPD qualified Level 5 Must have excellent MS Excel skills. Ability to work efficiently under pressure. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. HR AdvisorBurton upon TrentPaying up to £32kPermanentThis role would suit somebody who is a HR Officer, HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor, Junior Business Partner, HR Consultant or a HR Specialist.

LHH Recruitment Solutions are working with a national law firm in Oxford to assist in their search for a Partner to join their Agricultural Property team. The firm are looking for a Partner to head up their Oxford team and have a solid expertise of Agricultural matters. The team deal with a varied range of matters acting for farmers and landowners. Work includes, all property aspects of both registered and unregistered land, and freehold and leasehold matters, sales and acquisitions of agricultural and rural property, development land and equine law. My client has ambitious plans for growth, so you will also be required to assist with the marketing of the team and department's services and undertaking business development activities to support the growth of the firm and team Due to the seniority of this position a following of clients or connections in the market would be highly advantageous. They would also consider Equity Partnership for anyone who is able to bring a substantial following. Please apply with a CV to be considered for the opportunity or for further information please contact Jonathan Barber at LHH Recruitment Solutions on To note that the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

Family Solicitor A family solicitor is sought to join a really friendly and active Midlands based team. The team focus on privately funded work including divorce, financial matters and children. They work in a collaborate fashion and benefit from having the back up of a strong administrative team. The position will suit a qualified solicitor who wants to work in an environment with a real team feel, where people genuinely help each other out. There is good training and regular updates. If you are an enthusiastic family lawyer who would enjoy working with like minded people then this could be the role for you. Please contact Nicholas Fear at LHH Recruitment Solutions

In-House Non-Contentious Construction Contracts Lawyer We are delighted to be partnering with a global offshore energy business who are actively seeking to recruit for an In-House Non-Contentious Construction Contracts Lawyer with full remote working on offer and adhoc travel to the Cambridgeshire region. Candidate Requirements UK qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (or in the process of qualifying) with either an In-House or Private Practice background, between NQ - 8 years PQE Experience in drafting, reviewing and advising on non-contentious Construction Contracts Exposure handling customer focused terms and conditions Have conducted contract negotiations Have excellent and positive client care skills Have a "can do" positive attitude Salary at £60,000.00 per annum with excellent benefits and full remote working on offer. For further information please contact Chris Ewles on or at LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE

Real Estate Paralegal A well regarded regional law firm is seeking to add an additional paralegal to their commercial property offering. The position will suit someone with exposure to property work who wishes to further their skills managing their own caseload of files - whilst also assisting Partners on more complex matters. To apply for the position of Real Estate Paralegal contact Nicholas Fear at LHH