Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Part-Time) About finova finova is the UK's largest cloud-based mortgage and savings software providers, supporting more than 60 leading lenders and 3,000 mortgage brokers. Our award-winning software suite includes origination solutions for mortgages and savings, servicing solutions for mortgages and savings, broker CRM solutions, and a range of solutions that connect lenders, intermediaries and consumers. Fast implementation and open architecture are at the centre of our technology, giving our customers the flexibility to integrate into their existing system or configure solutions to meet the needs of their business. About the Role The Talent acquisition function sits within the People Team. Reporting directly into the Head of Talent Acquisition, you'll take a hands-on approach to assist with the delivery of all internal recruitment for the UK and on occasion, India. The People Team provides support to all 450+ colleagues across finova. Our priority is the wellbeing and happiness of our colleagues, ensuring they enjoy their work environment and their life at finova. We are a close-knit team who strive for the best in everything we do. We have grown considerably over the past couple of years as the business has grown so that we can provide a first-class service to our colleagues. We work closely alongside the business to partner with them in achieving their successes. About you: 5+ years' experience within internal recruitment managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle Experience working within a PE backed/fintech industry preferred Experienced in hiring across a range of roles and levels. Executive level recruitment experience is a must You will have a successful track record partnering with business stakeholders and the wider People team to gain an in-depth understanding of business needs and priorities. You have used multiple People team Databases & ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), preferably BreezyHR/Bamboo Demonstrable success in quality hiring Demonstrable experience in meeting SLAs and KPIs Highly organised - experienced in diary management / interview organisation Preferably experienced in working part time in recruitment or in a job share Proficient in the MS office suite (excel/Word/PowerPoint) Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills Highly proficient in the use of LinkedIn recruiter You like to use data to produce value-adding business-oriented management information and reporting. Experience in managing external agencies Expertise in a range of candidate sourcing strategies and approaches, through active and passive channels Experienced in working within a fast-paced environment managing a high case load of roles Preferably educated to degree level What will you be doing? This will be a part time role (2/3 days per week) reporting into the Head of Talent Acquisition. We operate a hybrid working policy. You will support the Head of Talent Acquisition in the delivery of identifying best in class talent to the business. You will support with hiring candidates directly into the business and taking ownership of the end-to-end hiring process including: taking role briefs, assisting with creating job descriptions, organising interviews for your roles and the Head of Talent, sourcing talent, reviewing applications, delivering excellent candidate care, salary benchmarking, creating contracts, assisting with onboarding Supporting internal career moves through a fair, inclusive, and consistent recruitment process. Able to juggle many things at pace and with accuracy, within a complex environment. Anticipate business needs; you will actively approach and engage high-quality passive and active talent, building talent ecosystems that meet our current and future skill requirements. Experience providing timely quality feedback to our applicants, turning every candidate into a brand advocate. Continually seeking to enhance performance you will suggest ways to improve talent quality and experience. Ensuring we always attract a diverse and inclusive workforce. Hire progressively, but always considering how we achieve our pillars of diversity and inclusion throughout the talent process. What We Offer : Flexible Working: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, bank holiday trading and holiday purchase options, the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year, and a flexible hybrid working policy. Looking After You: Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance, a pension scheme via Salary Exchange, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a Virtual GP. Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, as well as paid time off for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss. Extra Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts on shops, restaurants, and gym memberships, free fresh fruit daily, and opportunities to join colleague networks and social groups. Giving Back: One paid volunteering day annually and the Give-As-You-Earn scheme to support your favorite charities. Equal Opportunity Statement We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about this role but don't meet all the criteria, please reach out-we'd love to discuss how your skills and experiences align with our needs.
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Part-Time) About finova finova is the UK's largest cloud-based mortgage and savings software providers, supporting more than 60 leading lenders and 3,000 mortgage brokers. Our award-winning software suite includes origination solutions for mortgages and savings, servicing solutions for mortgages and savings, broker CRM solutions, and a range of solutions that connect lenders, intermediaries and consumers. Fast implementation and open architecture are at the centre of our technology, giving our customers the flexibility to integrate into their existing system or configure solutions to meet the needs of their business. About the Role The Talent acquisition function sits within the People Team. Reporting directly into the Head of Talent Acquisition, you'll take a hands-on approach to assist with the delivery of all internal recruitment for the UK and on occasion, India. The People Team provides support to all 450+ colleagues across finova. Our priority is the wellbeing and happiness of our colleagues, ensuring they enjoy their work environment and their life at finova. We are a close-knit team who strive for the best in everything we do. We have grown considerably over the past couple of years as the business has grown so that we can provide a first-class service to our colleagues. We work closely alongside the business to partner with them in achieving their successes. About you: 5+ years' experience within internal recruitment managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle Experience working within a PE backed/fintech industry preferred Experienced in hiring across a range of roles and levels. Executive level recruitment experience is a must You will have a successful track record partnering with business stakeholders and the wider People team to gain an in-depth understanding of business needs and priorities. You have used multiple People team Databases & ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), preferably BreezyHR/Bamboo Demonstrable success in quality hiring Demonstrable experience in meeting SLAs and KPIs Highly organised - experienced in diary management / interview organisation Preferably experienced in working part time in recruitment or in a job share Proficient in the MS office suite (excel/Word/PowerPoint) Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills Highly proficient in the use of LinkedIn recruiter You like to use data to produce value-adding business-oriented management information and reporting. Experience in managing external agencies Expertise in a range of candidate sourcing strategies and approaches, through active and passive channels Experienced in working within a fast-paced environment managing a high case load of roles Preferably educated to degree level What will you be doing? This will be a part time role (2/3 days per week) reporting into the Head of Talent Acquisition. We operate a hybrid working policy. You will support the Head of Talent Acquisition in the delivery of identifying best in class talent to the business. You will support with hiring candidates directly into the business and taking ownership of the end-to-end hiring process including: taking role briefs, assisting with creating job descriptions, organising interviews for your roles and the Head of Talent, sourcing talent, reviewing applications, delivering excellent candidate care, salary benchmarking, creating contracts, assisting with onboarding Supporting internal career moves through a fair, inclusive, and consistent recruitment process. Able to juggle many things at pace and with accuracy, within a complex environment. Anticipate business needs; you will actively approach and engage high-quality passive and active talent, building talent ecosystems that meet our current and future skill requirements. Experience providing timely quality feedback to our applicants, turning every candidate into a brand advocate. Continually seeking to enhance performance you will suggest ways to improve talent quality and experience. Ensuring we always attract a diverse and inclusive workforce. Hire progressively, but always considering how we achieve our pillars of diversity and inclusion throughout the talent process. What We Offer : Flexible Working: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, bank holiday trading and holiday purchase options, the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year, and a flexible hybrid working policy. Looking After You: Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance, a pension scheme via Salary Exchange, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a Virtual GP. Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, as well as paid time off for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss. Extra Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts on shops, restaurants, and gym memberships, free fresh fruit daily, and opportunities to join colleague networks and social groups. Giving Back: One paid volunteering day annually and the Give-As-You-Earn scheme to support your favorite charities. Equal Opportunity Statement We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about this role but don't meet all the criteria, please reach out-we'd love to discuss how your skills and experiences align with our needs.
Business Development Director About finova & MSO finova and MSO (Mortgage, Sales & Origination) combined are one of the UK's largest cloud-based mortgage and savings software providers, supporting more than 60 leading lenders and 3,000 mortgage brokers. Our award-winning software suite includes origination solutions for mortgages and savings, servicing solutions for mortgages and savings, broker CRM solutions, and a range of solutions that connect lenders, intermediaries and consumers. Fast implementation and open architecture are at the centre of our technology, giving our customers the flexibility to integrate into their existing system or configure solutions to meet the needs of their business. Core Banking Platform finova's Core Banking Platform includes the UK market-leading cloud-based originations software and integrated in-life servicing software. The platform supports mortgages, equity release, specialist lending and savings. Over £75 billion has been originated through the system by our customers and over £27 billion of loans and savings are managed through the servicing platform. The platform is designed for fast implementation and facilitates day-to-day banking operations. Utilising the latest technology, the API-led platform seamlessly integrates with over 20 third-party applications, enabling financial institutions to self-configure the platform effortlessly and efficiently to meet the rapidly changing demands of the market. About You: In terms of your experience, your attitude is everything, but we'd particularly love to see your: Ambition to generate new business from identifying a prospect right through to winning new sales Previous experience selling complex software to financial institutions (commercial/investment banks/ building societies) Comfortable around data and CRM reporting What will you be doing? Reporting to our Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) you will be: Leading our Core Banking Sales and Pipeline to develop new business Using a CRM to build and manage our sales pipeline, reporting back to the business as needed Confidently delivering and facilitating demos for clients Responding to RFP/bid processes Managing the contracting process, working with legal as needed Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure projects are being scoped properly - not oversold, so understanding of our software is essential Building relationships and holding discussions with respective key internal and client executives and decision makers What will you get from joining the finova family? Flexible Working: 25 days holiday in each calendar year plus bank holidays Bank Holiday trading: flexibility to work bank holidays and take another day off that fits your values, beliefs or celebration calendar better Increasing your work-life balance, holiday trading allows employees to buy an extra 5 days holidays Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks a year We recognise the importance of juggling family and work life therefore finova offer a flexible hybrid working policy We're open to applicants from all walks of life, please feel free to ask us if you require flexible working and we'll do our best to accommodate Looking After You: Life Assurance, Group Income Protection and Private Medical Insurance Pension scheme via Salary Exchange Employee Assistance Programme with counselling sessions available Virtual GP to save you time in trying to get an in-person appointment Family Friendly Policy: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Paid time off for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss Extra Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme Access to a huge range of benefits & discounts for shops, restaurants and gym memberships Free fresh fruit daily Share your passions and interests with like-minded people through our colleague networks and social groups - from book clubs to fitness challenges and group parties Giving You the Chance to Give Back: Give-As-You-Earn scheme allowing you to support your favourite charities straight from your monthly salary One day's paid volunteering day a year Equal Opportunity Statement Diverse teams really are the best teams, we promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We acknowledge the multi-cultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. Our policy seeks to ensure job applicants and employees are treated fairly and without favour or prejudice. We are committed to applying this throughout the entire employee lifecycle. We know that some candidates (and, from the research we've seen, especially women) may feel less inclined to apply for a role if they don't quite meet every requirement of the role. If you like the look of a role but you're not 100% sure if your skillset will meet our requirements, please reach out and we will be happy to talk through your experiences. Personal Data finova retains applicants' personal data on our HR System for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating applications and contacting candidates to discuss job opportunities. For unsuccessful candidates, finova will retain your personal data and CV for the duration of 6 months.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Business Development Director About finova & MSO finova and MSO (Mortgage, Sales & Origination) combined are one of the UK's largest cloud-based mortgage and savings software providers, supporting more than 60 leading lenders and 3,000 mortgage brokers. Our award-winning software suite includes origination solutions for mortgages and savings, servicing solutions for mortgages and savings, broker CRM solutions, and a range of solutions that connect lenders, intermediaries and consumers. Fast implementation and open architecture are at the centre of our technology, giving our customers the flexibility to integrate into their existing system or configure solutions to meet the needs of their business. Core Banking Platform finova's Core Banking Platform includes the UK market-leading cloud-based originations software and integrated in-life servicing software. The platform supports mortgages, equity release, specialist lending and savings. Over £75 billion has been originated through the system by our customers and over £27 billion of loans and savings are managed through the servicing platform. The platform is designed for fast implementation and facilitates day-to-day banking operations. Utilising the latest technology, the API-led platform seamlessly integrates with over 20 third-party applications, enabling financial institutions to self-configure the platform effortlessly and efficiently to meet the rapidly changing demands of the market. About You: In terms of your experience, your attitude is everything, but we'd particularly love to see your: Ambition to generate new business from identifying a prospect right through to winning new sales Previous experience selling complex software to financial institutions (commercial/investment banks/ building societies) Comfortable around data and CRM reporting What will you be doing? Reporting to our Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) you will be: Leading our Core Banking Sales and Pipeline to develop new business Using a CRM to build and manage our sales pipeline, reporting back to the business as needed Confidently delivering and facilitating demos for clients Responding to RFP/bid processes Managing the contracting process, working with legal as needed Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure projects are being scoped properly - not oversold, so understanding of our software is essential Building relationships and holding discussions with respective key internal and client executives and decision makers What will you get from joining the finova family? Flexible Working: 25 days holiday in each calendar year plus bank holidays Bank Holiday trading: flexibility to work bank holidays and take another day off that fits your values, beliefs or celebration calendar better Increasing your work-life balance, holiday trading allows employees to buy an extra 5 days holidays Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks a year We recognise the importance of juggling family and work life therefore finova offer a flexible hybrid working policy We're open to applicants from all walks of life, please feel free to ask us if you require flexible working and we'll do our best to accommodate Looking After You: Life Assurance, Group Income Protection and Private Medical Insurance Pension scheme via Salary Exchange Employee Assistance Programme with counselling sessions available Virtual GP to save you time in trying to get an in-person appointment Family Friendly Policy: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Paid time off for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss Extra Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme Access to a huge range of benefits & discounts for shops, restaurants and gym memberships Free fresh fruit daily Share your passions and interests with like-minded people through our colleague networks and social groups - from book clubs to fitness challenges and group parties Giving You the Chance to Give Back: Give-As-You-Earn scheme allowing you to support your favourite charities straight from your monthly salary One day's paid volunteering day a year Equal Opportunity Statement Diverse teams really are the best teams, we promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We acknowledge the multi-cultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. Our policy seeks to ensure job applicants and employees are treated fairly and without favour or prejudice. We are committed to applying this throughout the entire employee lifecycle. We know that some candidates (and, from the research we've seen, especially women) may feel less inclined to apply for a role if they don't quite meet every requirement of the role. If you like the look of a role but you're not 100% sure if your skillset will meet our requirements, please reach out and we will be happy to talk through your experiences. Personal Data finova retains applicants' personal data on our HR System for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating applications and contacting candidates to discuss job opportunities. For unsuccessful candidates, finova will retain your personal data and CV for the duration of 6 months.
Finance Director - London About finova finova is the UK's largest cloud-based mortgages and savings software provider, supporting over 60 leading lenders, 3000 mortgage brokers and 200 financial institutions. Our suite of award-winning software includes a Core Banking Platform, Broker Platform and finova Connect, a range of solutions that connect lenders, intermediaries and consumers. Fast implementation and open architecture are at the centre of our technology, giving our customers the flexibility to integrate into their existing system or configure solutions to meet the needs of their business. About the role The Finance Director will play a key role in the financial leadership of the company, providing strategic insights, overseeing financial planning and analysis, and supporting operational and growth initiatives. This role will require deep expertise in managing private-equity-backed financial environments, including M&A activities, value-creation planning, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong technical finance skills, strategic vision, and experience partnering with executives and senior stakeholders. About You: You will be passionate about the colleague experience at finova and you will feel comfortable collaborating with other members of the team and wider Group. We truly believe your attitude is everything, but we'd particularly love to see the following skills and relevant experiences: This is a hybrid role based onsite 3 days per week 10+ years of finance experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role within a private-equity-backed environment. Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and operational finance, ideally within the software or technology industry. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience presenting to executive teams and investors. Proven track record of process improvements and coaching a team. Excellent technical knowledge of accounting standards, tax and reporting requirements. What will you be doing? Manage financial processes and controls to support scalability and accuracy in financial reporting. Lead the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate completion of financial statements, insights and variance analysis. Drive working capital optimisation, including management of receivables, payables, and cash flow. Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal financial reporting requirements, including timely and accurate production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with all tax requirements, including optimising of R&D tax credits. Oversee internal and external audits, managing relationships with auditors and ensuring compliance with accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS as applicable). Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive team in driving business performance and supporting strategic initiatives. Support M&A activity, including valuation, due diligence, integration planning, and post-merger integration of financial operations. Build and lead a high-performing financial control team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Implement and maintain efficient financial systems, policies and processes to build a strong governance and financial control environment. What will you get from joining the finova family? Flexible Working: 25 days holiday in each calendar year plus bank holidays Bank Holiday trading: flexibility to work bank holidays and take another day off that fits your values, beliefs or celebration calendar better Increasing your work life balance, holiday trading allows employees to buy an extra 5 days holidays Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks a year We recognise the importance of juggling family and work life therefore finova offer a flexible hybrid working policy We're open to applicants from all walks of life, please feel free to ask us if you require flexible working and we'll do our best to accommodate Looking After You: Life Assurance, Group Income Protection and Private Medical Insurance Pension scheme via Salary Exchange Employee Assistance Programme with counselling sessions available Virtual GP to save you time in trying to get an in-person appointment Family Friendly policy: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Paid time off for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss Extra Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme Access to a huge range of benefits & discounts for shops, restaurants and gym memberships Free fresh fruit daily Share your passions and Interests with like-minded people through our colleague networks and social groups - from book clubs to fitness challenges and group parties Giving you the chance to give back: Give-As-You-Earn scheme allowing you to support your favourite charities straight from your monthly salary One days paid volunteering day a year Equal Opportunity Statement Diverse teams really are the best teams, we promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We acknowledge the multi-cultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. Our policy seeks to ensure job applicants and employees are treated fairly and without favour or prejudice. We are committed to applying this throughout the entire employee lifecycle. We know that some candidates (and, from the research we've seen, especially women) may feel less inclined to apply for a role if they don't quite meet every requirement of the role. If you like the look of a role but you're not 100% sure if your skillset will meet our requirements, please reach out and we will be happy to talk through your experiences. Personal Data finova retains applicants' personal data on our HR System for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating applications and contacting candidates to discuss job opportunities.
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Finance Director - London About finova finova is the UK's largest cloud-based mortgages and savings software provider, supporting over 60 leading lenders, 3000 mortgage brokers and 200 financial institutions. Our suite of award-winning software includes a Core Banking Platform, Broker Platform and finova Connect, a range of solutions that connect lenders, intermediaries and consumers. Fast implementation and open architecture are at the centre of our technology, giving our customers the flexibility to integrate into their existing system or configure solutions to meet the needs of their business. About the role The Finance Director will play a key role in the financial leadership of the company, providing strategic insights, overseeing financial planning and analysis, and supporting operational and growth initiatives. This role will require deep expertise in managing private-equity-backed financial environments, including M&A activities, value-creation planning, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong technical finance skills, strategic vision, and experience partnering with executives and senior stakeholders. About You: You will be passionate about the colleague experience at finova and you will feel comfortable collaborating with other members of the team and wider Group. We truly believe your attitude is everything, but we'd particularly love to see the following skills and relevant experiences: This is a hybrid role based onsite 3 days per week 10+ years of finance experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role within a private-equity-backed environment. Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and operational finance, ideally within the software or technology industry. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience presenting to executive teams and investors. Proven track record of process improvements and coaching a team. Excellent technical knowledge of accounting standards, tax and reporting requirements. What will you be doing? Manage financial processes and controls to support scalability and accuracy in financial reporting. Lead the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate completion of financial statements, insights and variance analysis. Drive working capital optimisation, including management of receivables, payables, and cash flow. Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal financial reporting requirements, including timely and accurate production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with all tax requirements, including optimising of R&D tax credits. Oversee internal and external audits, managing relationships with auditors and ensuring compliance with accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS as applicable). Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive team in driving business performance and supporting strategic initiatives. Support M&A activity, including valuation, due diligence, integration planning, and post-merger integration of financial operations. Build and lead a high-performing financial control team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Implement and maintain efficient financial systems, policies and processes to build a strong governance and financial control environment. What will you get from joining the finova family? Flexible Working: 25 days holiday in each calendar year plus bank holidays Bank Holiday trading: flexibility to work bank holidays and take another day off that fits your values, beliefs or celebration calendar better Increasing your work life balance, holiday trading allows employees to buy an extra 5 days holidays Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks a year We recognise the importance of juggling family and work life therefore finova offer a flexible hybrid working policy We're open to applicants from all walks of life, please feel free to ask us if you require flexible working and we'll do our best to accommodate Looking After You: Life Assurance, Group Income Protection and Private Medical Insurance Pension scheme via Salary Exchange Employee Assistance Programme with counselling sessions available Virtual GP to save you time in trying to get an in-person appointment Family Friendly policy: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Paid time off for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss Extra Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme Access to a huge range of benefits & discounts for shops, restaurants and gym memberships Free fresh fruit daily Share your passions and Interests with like-minded people through our colleague networks and social groups - from book clubs to fitness challenges and group parties Giving you the chance to give back: Give-As-You-Earn scheme allowing you to support your favourite charities straight from your monthly salary One days paid volunteering day a year Equal Opportunity Statement Diverse teams really are the best teams, we promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We acknowledge the multi-cultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. Our policy seeks to ensure job applicants and employees are treated fairly and without favour or prejudice. We are committed to applying this throughout the entire employee lifecycle. We know that some candidates (and, from the research we've seen, especially women) may feel less inclined to apply for a role if they don't quite meet every requirement of the role. If you like the look of a role but you're not 100% sure if your skillset will meet our requirements, please reach out and we will be happy to talk through your experiences. Personal Data finova retains applicants' personal data on our HR System for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating applications and contacting candidates to discuss job opportunities.