At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 41,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners. We are embarking on a multi country initiative to reduce inventory levels and improve working capital efficiency. This role will lead the design and execution of a roadmap that includes quick wins spanning diagnostic analysis, supply chain reconfiguration, and product range optimisation. The Working Capital Senior Manager will report to the Group Head of Working Capital and will manage a central team while coordinating with procurement, local operations and finance teams. The role requires strong subject matter expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence across diverse markets and functions. This is an opportunity to join the company at an exciting point in its development, providing a chance to make an immediate difference to our cash generation and operational performance. It will suit someone with a high degree of commercial acumen coupled with a problem solving mindset. Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities: Own the global inventory reduction roadmap, ensuring delivery across all phases. Lead the initiative through multiple phases: Phase 1 (Quick Wins): Deploy updated Top 200 SKU approach, define SLOB procedures, implement MIN/MAX compliance monitoring, and roll out good practice guides; develop pathways for stock issues by category (Pharma, Consumables, Food, Surgical) and deploy them clinic by clinic based on diagnostics. Phase 2 (Data & Tools): Harmonize master data, define data flows, evaluate PMS systems, and establish short term tooling needs. Phase 3 (Supply Chain Config): Analyse reconfiguration opportunities, define supplier SLAs, integrate into contracts, and deploy reconfiguration plans. Phase 4 (Product Range): Rationalise product assortment, standardise SKUs, and implement retail space evaluation methodology. Ensure timely execution of milestones such as governance structure deployment, team training, and diagnostic workshops. Visibility Generate weekly and monthly reporting across inventory reduction initiatives and provide updates to key stakeholders. Develop insightful and meaningful analysis, turning data into presentations and helping to build stakeholder engagement. Governance & Stakeholder Alignment Establish rigorous governance with SteerCo reporting and consequential follow up. Align with local CFOs, COOs, Ops Managers, and clinic leadership to secure buy in and prevent deviation from agreed targets. Manage dependencies such as resource availability, leadership support, and local bandwidth for change. Lead root cause analysis using P12 stock take data, SLOB values, and SKU performance. Conduct interviews, site visits, and supplier engagement to identify improvement opportunities. Refine analysis into actionable insights and prioritise interventions. Improving Outcomes Develop and roll out a global stock planning strategy that balances service levels with working capital targets. Build and maintain guidelines and good practice documents, updating regularly to reflect evolving needs. Support Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams with guidance, analysis, and energy towards delivery of improved visibility and accountability. Facilitate meetings, performance reviews, and improvement workshops across multiple markets. Recruit and train local stock champions to support implementation and sustain improvements. Experience / Qualifications Self starter, able to manage work independently. High levels of credibility to underpin influence of a complex stakeholder landscape. Results oriented, committed to hands on delivery. 5 10 years of experience in relevant roles, where cash generation has also been a priority. Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen. Deep knowledge and experience of inventory management and working capital optimisation, ideally from direct involvement in global or regional projects. Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team. At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging; we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. What We Offer: Work life balance 26 days annual leave Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Pension Discretionary Bonus Discounted staff pet care Dog Friendly office Free Parking available at Head Office At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging; we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. IVC Evidensia UK IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging; we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Any questions before applying? Speak to Neil Merritt from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 41,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners. We are embarking on a multi country initiative to reduce inventory levels and improve working capital efficiency. This role will lead the design and execution of a roadmap that includes quick wins spanning diagnostic analysis, supply chain reconfiguration, and product range optimisation. The Working Capital Senior Manager will report to the Group Head of Working Capital and will manage a central team while coordinating with procurement, local operations and finance teams. The role requires strong subject matter expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence across diverse markets and functions. This is an opportunity to join the company at an exciting point in its development, providing a chance to make an immediate difference to our cash generation and operational performance. It will suit someone with a high degree of commercial acumen coupled with a problem solving mindset. Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities: Own the global inventory reduction roadmap, ensuring delivery across all phases. Lead the initiative through multiple phases: Phase 1 (Quick Wins): Deploy updated Top 200 SKU approach, define SLOB procedures, implement MIN/MAX compliance monitoring, and roll out good practice guides; develop pathways for stock issues by category (Pharma, Consumables, Food, Surgical) and deploy them clinic by clinic based on diagnostics. Phase 2 (Data & Tools): Harmonize master data, define data flows, evaluate PMS systems, and establish short term tooling needs. Phase 3 (Supply Chain Config): Analyse reconfiguration opportunities, define supplier SLAs, integrate into contracts, and deploy reconfiguration plans. Phase 4 (Product Range): Rationalise product assortment, standardise SKUs, and implement retail space evaluation methodology. Ensure timely execution of milestones such as governance structure deployment, team training, and diagnostic workshops. Visibility Generate weekly and monthly reporting across inventory reduction initiatives and provide updates to key stakeholders. Develop insightful and meaningful analysis, turning data into presentations and helping to build stakeholder engagement. Governance & Stakeholder Alignment Establish rigorous governance with SteerCo reporting and consequential follow up. Align with local CFOs, COOs, Ops Managers, and clinic leadership to secure buy in and prevent deviation from agreed targets. Manage dependencies such as resource availability, leadership support, and local bandwidth for change. Lead root cause analysis using P12 stock take data, SLOB values, and SKU performance. Conduct interviews, site visits, and supplier engagement to identify improvement opportunities. Refine analysis into actionable insights and prioritise interventions. Improving Outcomes Develop and roll out a global stock planning strategy that balances service levels with working capital targets. Build and maintain guidelines and good practice documents, updating regularly to reflect evolving needs. Support Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams with guidance, analysis, and energy towards delivery of improved visibility and accountability. Facilitate meetings, performance reviews, and improvement workshops across multiple markets. Recruit and train local stock champions to support implementation and sustain improvements. Experience / Qualifications Self starter, able to manage work independently. High levels of credibility to underpin influence of a complex stakeholder landscape. Results oriented, committed to hands on delivery. 5 10 years of experience in relevant roles, where cash generation has also been a priority. Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen. Deep knowledge and experience of inventory management and working capital optimisation, ideally from direct involvement in global or regional projects. Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team. At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging; we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. What We Offer: Work life balance 26 days annual leave Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Pension Discretionary Bonus Discounted staff pet care Dog Friendly office Free Parking available at Head Office At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging; we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. IVC Evidensia UK IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging; we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Any questions before applying? Speak to Neil Merritt from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Order to Cash Lead, Global Business Services At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries and around 41,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners. As the GBS Order to Cash Lead your primary responsibilities are to oversee the end-to-end OTC operations within a multi entity international environment. # The role will be responsible for managing OTC operations ensuring service delivery through our outsourced business partner, Genpact, meets expectations from a performance (KPI's), efficiency and accuracy and reconciliations perspective. In addition, the OTC Global Process Owner will report into this role and together you will be responsible for driving operational excellence and maintaining alignment with our business goals. You will focus on driving a culture of continuous process improvement and leverage technology and automation tools to optimise process, workflows and to reduce manual/transactional activities. You will also partner with our Genpact OTC management team, country and regional CFO network in ensuring delivery of our OTC operations meets expected outcomes. Your will ensure timely execution of processes across regions and monitor SLA's, KPI's and compliance metrics ensuring continuous improvement and prompt issue resolution. You will implement best practices and support global standardisation of OTC policies and procedures while focussing on stakeholder engagement, compliance and risk management. This role is a senior leadership role within GBS and as part of the GBS management team you will help ensure consistent and efficient OTC operations and will also ensure that our month end close process for OTC is accurate and done in compliance with IFRS and GAAP statutory requirements. In this role you will help shape the evolution of our global OTC function at this critical time for IVC Evidensia. IVC Evidensia are going through an exciting period of significant change, and you will need to embrace and drive that change. This role requires a combination of strong relationship management skills, leadership skills, extensive knowledge of OTC practices, procedures and technology, the ability to navigate complex balance sheet processes and procedures, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a rapidly evolving organisation. Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Oversee all OTC operational activities from a performance (KPI's), efficiency and accuracy perspective ensuring accurate and timely management of GBS OTC activities for multiple countries and regions. Full accountability for the Order to Cash outsource provider performance Develop and implement a global strategy for GBS OTC processes with the support of the OTC Global Process Owner Maintain accurate reporting for all OTC costs with the support of our Contracts Manager and report same to GBS Management Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional & country CFO's, Group Finance and Genpact management to ensure seamless balance sheet reporting delivery. Ensure compliance with global group policies, regulations and reporting requirements in each country within your region Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of balance sheet reporting. Stay updated with finance IRFS/GAAP legislation, industry trends, and emerging technologies in global accounting management. Collaborate with cross-functional team management, including GPO, finance, legal, and IT, to streamline month end close processes and data integration. Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess month end reporting performance and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met. Manage relationships with external & internal auditors, tax authorities, and other stakeholders for audits and compliance checks in collaboration with our GBS Statutory Accounting & Audit Lead Stay informed about industry best practices and participate in professional networks or associations to foster knowledge exchange. Experience/Qualifications: Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with preferrable 3+ years' experience in a leadership role in a global finance environment Minimum 5+ years experience in dealing with and managing outsourced accounting operations with service providers Proven track record of effective leadership and a strong behavioural profile in a complex OTC function, including working with external partners and leading change. Extensive knowledge across the full OTC process, including but not limited to month end close, tax, treasury, commercial finance and group reporting. Strong knowledge of global finance reporting, regulations and compliance requirements across multiple countries and regions. Extensive experience in managing relationships within a finance reporting environment. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive process improvements and optimize OTC operations. Strong analytical skills to assess finance data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Understanding of data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements in handling financial information. Proficient in using MS Office applications, particularly Excel & PowerBi, for data analysis and reporting. Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in global finance regulations and best practices. Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team. As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. What We Offer: At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from Work-life balance 26 days annual leave Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Pension Discretionary Bonus Discounted staff pet care Dog Friendly office Free Parking available at Head Office At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. IVC Evidensia UK IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Any questions before applying? Speak to Neil Merritt from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Order to Cash Lead, Global Business Services At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries and around 41,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners. As the GBS Order to Cash Lead your primary responsibilities are to oversee the end-to-end OTC operations within a multi entity international environment. # The role will be responsible for managing OTC operations ensuring service delivery through our outsourced business partner, Genpact, meets expectations from a performance (KPI's), efficiency and accuracy and reconciliations perspective. In addition, the OTC Global Process Owner will report into this role and together you will be responsible for driving operational excellence and maintaining alignment with our business goals. You will focus on driving a culture of continuous process improvement and leverage technology and automation tools to optimise process, workflows and to reduce manual/transactional activities. You will also partner with our Genpact OTC management team, country and regional CFO network in ensuring delivery of our OTC operations meets expected outcomes. Your will ensure timely execution of processes across regions and monitor SLA's, KPI's and compliance metrics ensuring continuous improvement and prompt issue resolution. You will implement best practices and support global standardisation of OTC policies and procedures while focussing on stakeholder engagement, compliance and risk management. This role is a senior leadership role within GBS and as part of the GBS management team you will help ensure consistent and efficient OTC operations and will also ensure that our month end close process for OTC is accurate and done in compliance with IFRS and GAAP statutory requirements. In this role you will help shape the evolution of our global OTC function at this critical time for IVC Evidensia. IVC Evidensia are going through an exciting period of significant change, and you will need to embrace and drive that change. This role requires a combination of strong relationship management skills, leadership skills, extensive knowledge of OTC practices, procedures and technology, the ability to navigate complex balance sheet processes and procedures, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a rapidly evolving organisation. Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Oversee all OTC operational activities from a performance (KPI's), efficiency and accuracy perspective ensuring accurate and timely management of GBS OTC activities for multiple countries and regions. Full accountability for the Order to Cash outsource provider performance Develop and implement a global strategy for GBS OTC processes with the support of the OTC Global Process Owner Maintain accurate reporting for all OTC costs with the support of our Contracts Manager and report same to GBS Management Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional & country CFO's, Group Finance and Genpact management to ensure seamless balance sheet reporting delivery. Ensure compliance with global group policies, regulations and reporting requirements in each country within your region Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of balance sheet reporting. Stay updated with finance IRFS/GAAP legislation, industry trends, and emerging technologies in global accounting management. Collaborate with cross-functional team management, including GPO, finance, legal, and IT, to streamline month end close processes and data integration. Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess month end reporting performance and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met. Manage relationships with external & internal auditors, tax authorities, and other stakeholders for audits and compliance checks in collaboration with our GBS Statutory Accounting & Audit Lead Stay informed about industry best practices and participate in professional networks or associations to foster knowledge exchange. Experience/Qualifications: Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with preferrable 3+ years' experience in a leadership role in a global finance environment Minimum 5+ years experience in dealing with and managing outsourced accounting operations with service providers Proven track record of effective leadership and a strong behavioural profile in a complex OTC function, including working with external partners and leading change. Extensive knowledge across the full OTC process, including but not limited to month end close, tax, treasury, commercial finance and group reporting. Strong knowledge of global finance reporting, regulations and compliance requirements across multiple countries and regions. Extensive experience in managing relationships within a finance reporting environment. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive process improvements and optimize OTC operations. Strong analytical skills to assess finance data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Understanding of data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements in handling financial information. Proficient in using MS Office applications, particularly Excel & PowerBi, for data analysis and reporting. Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in global finance regulations and best practices. Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team. As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. What We Offer: At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from Work-life balance 26 days annual leave Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Pension Discretionary Bonus Discounted staff pet care Dog Friendly office Free Parking available at Head Office At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. IVC Evidensia UK IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Any questions before applying? Speak to Neil Merritt from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Here at Scarsdale Vets, we're looking for an ambulatory equine vet to join us on a permanent basis. This post is a is primarily an ambulatory position, with the opportunity to work cases up in our clinic. We have hospitalisation and operating facilities available in the Clinic with the usual range of equipment, enabling provision of an outstanding level of client and patient care, and deal with an extremely varied equine caseload. There is the opportunity to follow cases through with support from the team when required. We have friendly clients who are primarily sports and leisure horse owners, although we treat everything from miniature horses to shires, and everything in between. We're keen to support candidates by offering full certificate support for those that have aspirations to study further. Rota patterns that work for you Ideally, we're looking for a full time vet to cover 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:30, along with our 1:5 weekends/OOHs rota. However, we're keen to support part time applicants where possible. About us Our Markeaton practice is set in the Allestree area of Derby and offers high level equine and farm veterinary care. The farm and equine teams are both based at the Markeaton practice, which creates a lively and fun work place. We have experienced and dedicated teams and access to excellent facilities. These include sixteen stables with boxes for isolation and critical care patients, foaling boxes, indoor and outdoor schools, paddock turnout and an operating theatre. Our friendly team of seven equine vets have varying experience, from recent graduates to certificate holders, with different individual interests including but not limited to lameness, medicine, dentistry and reproduction. There are regular case discussions, and individual development is supported and encouraged. We also have assistance from visiting specialists. The equine veterinary team is supported by excellent equine nursing and reception teams. Our friendly team of seven equine vets have varying experience, from recent graduates to certificate holders, with different individual interests including but not limited to lameness, medicine, dentistry and reproduction. There are regular case discussions and individual development is supported and encouraged. We also have assistance from visiting specialists. The equine veterinary team is supported by excellent equine nursing and reception teams. We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from - Work-life balance 6.6 weeks annual leave Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing Development £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata) Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice Scarsdale Vets Equine Centre At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Any questions before applying? Speak to Marcus Alphonso from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Here at Scarsdale Vets, we're looking for an ambulatory equine vet to join us on a permanent basis. This post is a is primarily an ambulatory position, with the opportunity to work cases up in our clinic. We have hospitalisation and operating facilities available in the Clinic with the usual range of equipment, enabling provision of an outstanding level of client and patient care, and deal with an extremely varied equine caseload. There is the opportunity to follow cases through with support from the team when required. We have friendly clients who are primarily sports and leisure horse owners, although we treat everything from miniature horses to shires, and everything in between. We're keen to support candidates by offering full certificate support for those that have aspirations to study further. Rota patterns that work for you Ideally, we're looking for a full time vet to cover 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:30, along with our 1:5 weekends/OOHs rota. However, we're keen to support part time applicants where possible. About us Our Markeaton practice is set in the Allestree area of Derby and offers high level equine and farm veterinary care. The farm and equine teams are both based at the Markeaton practice, which creates a lively and fun work place. We have experienced and dedicated teams and access to excellent facilities. These include sixteen stables with boxes for isolation and critical care patients, foaling boxes, indoor and outdoor schools, paddock turnout and an operating theatre. Our friendly team of seven equine vets have varying experience, from recent graduates to certificate holders, with different individual interests including but not limited to lameness, medicine, dentistry and reproduction. There are regular case discussions, and individual development is supported and encouraged. We also have assistance from visiting specialists. The equine veterinary team is supported by excellent equine nursing and reception teams. Our friendly team of seven equine vets have varying experience, from recent graduates to certificate holders, with different individual interests including but not limited to lameness, medicine, dentistry and reproduction. There are regular case discussions and individual development is supported and encouraged. We also have assistance from visiting specialists. The equine veterinary team is supported by excellent equine nursing and reception teams. We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from - Work-life balance 6.6 weeks annual leave Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing Development £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata) Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice Scarsdale Vets Equine Centre At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Any questions before applying? Speak to Marcus Alphonso from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
A leading veterinary practice in East Midlands seeks an ambulatory equine vet for a permanent role. This position involves providing care for sports and leisure horses, with opportunities for professional development and certificates. Candidates will cover a 40-hour work week and be part of a supportive team. Benefits include generous annual leave, CPD allowance, and private medical insurance. Ideal for those passionate about equine care and looking for a vibrant workplace with excellent facilities.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
A leading veterinary practice in East Midlands seeks an ambulatory equine vet for a permanent role. This position involves providing care for sports and leisure horses, with opportunities for professional development and certificates. Candidates will cover a 40-hour work week and be part of a supportive team. Benefits include generous annual leave, CPD allowance, and private medical insurance. Ideal for those passionate about equine care and looking for a vibrant workplace with excellent facilities.
Senior Finance Business Partner - Pet Drugs Online At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 42,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners. Pet Drugs Online is a fast-growing e-commerce business at the forefront of veterinary pharmaceuticals and specialist pet food and accessories, providing trusted products and solutions to pet owners across the UK. With a strong growth agenda ahead, we're looking for a commercially minded Senior Finance Business Partner to join the team. As Senior Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in driving performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring financial integrity across the business. Reporting directly to the UK CFO, this role combines hands on financial management with commercial insight, data analytics, and business performance analysis. As part of the business unit's SLT, you'll work closely with operational and commercial teams to translate data into actionable insights, support monthly close processes, and help shape the company's growth strategy through robust financial planning and analysis. Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Partner with business leaders across commercial, operations, and marketing to drive financial performance and accountability. Lead financial analysis and reporting, providing insight into key drivers of revenue, margin, and profitability. Develop and maintain dashboards and analytics to monitor business performance, trends, and KPIs Manage the month end close process with our off shored financial service team (AP, AR, R2R), ensuring timely and accurate reporting driving continuous improvements. Prepare and present monthly performance reviews and variance analysis to senior management. Own the P&L and capex budgeting, forecasting, and long term planning activities. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial visibility and efficiency. Drive and Support strategic projects, including pricing analysis, product profitability, investment appraisals and pre / post promo analyses. Oversee the business units part of the balance sheet in close collaboration with the regional financial controller supporting in explanations, investigations and clear down activities. Line management of a team of one. As the majority of financial management is off shored it is important to manage and engage with the offshored team managing this unit on a very regular basis. About You You are a proactive, analytical finance professional who enjoys getting under the skin of a business and helping to drive performance. You'll be comfortable managing detail while also stepping back to provide strategic insight. You roll up your sleeves and get things started and finished, working well stand alone as well as across different teams. As part of driving performance, you are responsible for identifying opportunities and risks as well as recommending actions plans and serving as a catalyst to challenge the business and drive forward critical initiatives to deliver the strategy. Experience/Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or Commercial Finance role as well as strong management accounting skills. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to tell the story behind the numbers and develop new analytics models and tools that make an impact. Experience in e-commerce preferred however retail, or fast-paced growth environments are also relevant. Excellent Excel and data visualisation skills (Power BI or similar desirable). Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders. Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Experience working in Oracle would be a plus Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team. As an inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. What We Offer: In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from Work life balance 26 days annual leave Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Pension Discretionary Bonus Discounted staff pet care Dog Friendly office Free Parking available at Head Office IVC Evidensia UK IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom Any questions before applying? Speak to Neil Merritt from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Senior Finance Business Partner - Pet Drugs Online At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 42,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners. Pet Drugs Online is a fast-growing e-commerce business at the forefront of veterinary pharmaceuticals and specialist pet food and accessories, providing trusted products and solutions to pet owners across the UK. With a strong growth agenda ahead, we're looking for a commercially minded Senior Finance Business Partner to join the team. As Senior Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in driving performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring financial integrity across the business. Reporting directly to the UK CFO, this role combines hands on financial management with commercial insight, data analytics, and business performance analysis. As part of the business unit's SLT, you'll work closely with operational and commercial teams to translate data into actionable insights, support monthly close processes, and help shape the company's growth strategy through robust financial planning and analysis. Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Partner with business leaders across commercial, operations, and marketing to drive financial performance and accountability. Lead financial analysis and reporting, providing insight into key drivers of revenue, margin, and profitability. Develop and maintain dashboards and analytics to monitor business performance, trends, and KPIs Manage the month end close process with our off shored financial service team (AP, AR, R2R), ensuring timely and accurate reporting driving continuous improvements. Prepare and present monthly performance reviews and variance analysis to senior management. Own the P&L and capex budgeting, forecasting, and long term planning activities. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial visibility and efficiency. Drive and Support strategic projects, including pricing analysis, product profitability, investment appraisals and pre / post promo analyses. Oversee the business units part of the balance sheet in close collaboration with the regional financial controller supporting in explanations, investigations and clear down activities. Line management of a team of one. As the majority of financial management is off shored it is important to manage and engage with the offshored team managing this unit on a very regular basis. About You You are a proactive, analytical finance professional who enjoys getting under the skin of a business and helping to drive performance. You'll be comfortable managing detail while also stepping back to provide strategic insight. You roll up your sleeves and get things started and finished, working well stand alone as well as across different teams. As part of driving performance, you are responsible for identifying opportunities and risks as well as recommending actions plans and serving as a catalyst to challenge the business and drive forward critical initiatives to deliver the strategy. Experience/Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or Commercial Finance role as well as strong management accounting skills. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to tell the story behind the numbers and develop new analytics models and tools that make an impact. Experience in e-commerce preferred however retail, or fast-paced growth environments are also relevant. Excellent Excel and data visualisation skills (Power BI or similar desirable). Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders. Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Experience working in Oracle would be a plus Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team. As an inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. What We Offer: In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from Work life balance 26 days annual leave Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Pension Discretionary Bonus Discounted staff pet care Dog Friendly office Free Parking available at Head Office IVC Evidensia UK IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom Any questions before applying? Speak to Neil Merritt from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
️ Lead the Charge in Securing Global Animal Health Are you ready to take the lead in defending a global veterinary business from evolving cyber threats? As our Cyber Defense Manager, you'll head up the Cyber Defence "Blue Team," driving operational excellence and strategic resilience across a complex, distributed digital landscape. Your leadership will directly support the secure delivery of veterinary care and innovation worldwide-protecting the systems that help animals live healthier lives. What You'll Do This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape and execute our cybersecurity strategy, working across IT, digital, and regional teams to embed a strong cyber culture and robust defenses. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership: Own and evolve the security roadmap, including tooling optimisation and risk management. Secure Design & Architecture: Provide expert guidance across IT projects and infrastructure. Operational Oversight: Define and deploy control baselines, templates, and standards. Tooling & Effectiveness: Manage and monitor security operations tools such as Defender, Sentinel, Tenable, and CASB. Incident Response: Lead triage, coordinate crisis responses, and oversee post-incident reviews. Documentation & Governance: Maintain hardening guides, architecture diagrams, and lead working groups. Cross-Regional Alignment: Foster collaboration and consistency across global cybersecurity efforts. What You Bring Degree or equivalent experience in Information Security. Certifications such as Security+, CEH, CySA+, or Cloud Security Engineer. Extensive experience in cybersecurity, especially incident response and technical operations. Strong understanding of AWS and Azure cloud platforms. Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, ISO, COBIT, and OWASP. Proven success in leading and delivering security projects. Experience with PowerShell and automation. Consulting experience across IT and digital teams. Flexibility for occasional travel and out-of-hours support. Exposure to MxDR/SOC environments and advanced security protocols (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls). Knowledge of GDPR, Cyber Essentials+, PCI-DSS, and other compliance standards. Strong grasp of data protection legislation (e.g., GDPR, Data Protection Act). Global Impact: Your leadership will help protect the digital infrastructure that supports veterinary care across continents. Strategic Influence: Shape the future of cybersecurity in a business that values innovation and resilience. Collaborative Culture: Work with passionate teams across IT, digital, and operations in a mission-driven environment. Ready to lead a team that defends what matters most? Apply now and help us build a safer, smarter future for global animal health. What We Offer: At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from Work-life balance 26 days annual leave Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Pension Discretionary Bonus Discounted staff pet care Free Parking available at Head Office At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. IVC Evidensia UK IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Any questions before applying? Speak to Jake Nicholls from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
️ Lead the Charge in Securing Global Animal Health Are you ready to take the lead in defending a global veterinary business from evolving cyber threats? As our Cyber Defense Manager, you'll head up the Cyber Defence "Blue Team," driving operational excellence and strategic resilience across a complex, distributed digital landscape. Your leadership will directly support the secure delivery of veterinary care and innovation worldwide-protecting the systems that help animals live healthier lives. What You'll Do This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape and execute our cybersecurity strategy, working across IT, digital, and regional teams to embed a strong cyber culture and robust defenses. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership: Own and evolve the security roadmap, including tooling optimisation and risk management. Secure Design & Architecture: Provide expert guidance across IT projects and infrastructure. Operational Oversight: Define and deploy control baselines, templates, and standards. Tooling & Effectiveness: Manage and monitor security operations tools such as Defender, Sentinel, Tenable, and CASB. Incident Response: Lead triage, coordinate crisis responses, and oversee post-incident reviews. Documentation & Governance: Maintain hardening guides, architecture diagrams, and lead working groups. Cross-Regional Alignment: Foster collaboration and consistency across global cybersecurity efforts. What You Bring Degree or equivalent experience in Information Security. Certifications such as Security+, CEH, CySA+, or Cloud Security Engineer. Extensive experience in cybersecurity, especially incident response and technical operations. Strong understanding of AWS and Azure cloud platforms. Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, ISO, COBIT, and OWASP. Proven success in leading and delivering security projects. Experience with PowerShell and automation. Consulting experience across IT and digital teams. Flexibility for occasional travel and out-of-hours support. Exposure to MxDR/SOC environments and advanced security protocols (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls). Knowledge of GDPR, Cyber Essentials+, PCI-DSS, and other compliance standards. Strong grasp of data protection legislation (e.g., GDPR, Data Protection Act). Global Impact: Your leadership will help protect the digital infrastructure that supports veterinary care across continents. Strategic Influence: Shape the future of cybersecurity in a business that values innovation and resilience. Collaborative Culture: Work with passionate teams across IT, digital, and operations in a mission-driven environment. Ready to lead a team that defends what matters most? Apply now and help us build a safer, smarter future for global animal health. What We Offer: At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from Work-life balance 26 days annual leave Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Pension Discretionary Bonus Discounted staff pet care Free Parking available at Head Office At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. IVC Evidensia UK IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Any questions before applying? Speak to Jake Nicholls from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.