Broster Buchanan

Treasury Manager Local authority, West Yorkshire Permanent £58,000- £62,000 Hybrid Why this job exists For years, this council's treasury work was done by another organisation, which looked after it alongside billions of pounds of its own money. That arrangement has now ended, and the council has decided to bring treasury in-house and build it properly. So this is a brand new permanent role. Nobody has done it before you, and you'd shape how it works. What the job involves Most of it is about your mornings. You'll look at the cash position, speak to the brokers, and decide whether the council should invest surplus cash or arrange some borrowing. Then you'll make the deal. The aim is simple: earn as much as possible on the cash and keep borrowing as cheap as possible. Behind that sits a debt portfolio of more than £800 million and cash balances of over £100 million. There's more to it than the daily deals. You'll write the Treasury Management Strategy, report to senior leaders and elected members on how things are going, look after the treasury entries in the year-end accounts, and act as the person colleagues come to with treasury questions. What it isn't It isn't a trading floor. Councils have rules about where their money can go, so you won't be dealing in hedge funds or exotic products. Most of the investments are short-term money market deals and lending to other local authorities. Some people from the markets might find that too narrow. Others will be glad to keep the interesting technical work and leave the pressure and the late nights behind. It also isn't a people-management job. You'll have no direct reports. You'll work alongside the Strategic Finance Manager and her team, and your time goes on treasury rather than on managing people. Who I think this would suit You don't need to have worked in local government. If you understand investments, cash flow and borrowing, and you've done deals through brokers, the council will help you learn the public sector rules. So this could be a great fit if you've worked in: banking (investment or commercial), money markets or capital markets fund services or investment management government-backed finance, such as the British Business Bank treasury or financial services audit, with a CCAB qualification behind you (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA ) On qualifications, the council is flexible. CCAB, CFA or CISI are all welcome. So is part-qualified, AAT or a degree if you have solid investment experience. Strong experience on its own can count too. The team and the deal The finance team has been through a big restructure and has come out well. Last year's accounts and audit are done, and the team is settled and capable. The Head of Finance is properly flexible about hybrid working. You'll need to come into the West Yorkshire office regularly, but you won't be expected there five days a week. The salary starts at £58,000 and goes up to £62,000. You'll also join the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is one of the best pensions around. Interested? The council can move quickly. If this sounds like you, the first step is an informal chat with the team, so you can ask your questions before deciding whether to apply. Get in touch with me, Lucy Rider, at Broster Buchanan, and I'll give you the full picture.

We are delighted to be supporting a global FMCG business with a large site based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire who are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Plant Controller . This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams and influencing decisions that make a real difference. As a trusted partner to the Plant Manager and site leadership team, you'll provide valuable financial insight, identify opportunities for improvement, and help drive performance across the business. You'll be highly visible within the organisation, working across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement and Finance to ensure the team understand not just what is happening, but why, and what they need to do next. Key responsibilities include: Working closely with the Plant Manager and leadership team to support business performance. Providing meaningful financial analysis, challenge and recommendations. Helping operational teams understand the financial impact of key performance indicators and business decisions. Identifying risks and opportunities and supporting the development of practical action plans. Encouraging a culture of financial awareness, accountability and continuous improvement. Reporting and Performance Analysis You'll take ownership of plant performance reporting and help turn data into actionable insight. This includes: Producing weekly and monthly financial and operational performance reports. Monitoring manufacturing costs across materials, labour, energy, maintenance, logistics and overheads. Analysing productivity, yield, labour efficiency, scrap, spoilage and overall manufacturing performance. Delivering insightful variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year performance. Financial Control and Month-End Activities Supporting the month-end close process for the manufacturing site. Preparing and reviewing accruals, provisions and journal entries. Reconciling operational data with financial results and investigating significant variances. Maintaining strong financial controls and supporting audit requirements. Product Costing and Inventory Management Maintaining and reviewing standard product costs. Supporting the costing of new products, process improvements and engineering changes. Analysing cost variances and working with operational teams to understand and address root causes. Providing financial oversight of inventory and stock control processes. Monitoring working capital, inventory levels and obsolescence risks. Driving Improvement We're looking for someone who enjoys identifying opportunities and helping turn ideas into results. You'll: Support cost-saving and efficiency initiatives across the site. Financially validate improvement projects and track delivery of benefits. Work alongside operational teams to improve productivity, reduce waste and optimise performance. Contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives. About You We're looking for someone who combines strong financial expertise with a collaborative approach and a genuine interest in manufacturing operations. You'll likely bring: Experience in a manufacturing finance, plant controlling or operational finance role. A strong understanding of standard costing, inventory management and manufacturing performance metrics. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations. The confidence to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Experience working with ERP systems and manufacturing reporting tools. A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is preferred. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to be part of a leadership team where your contribution will be seen, valued and acted upon. You'll have the chance to: Play a key role in shaping site performance. Partner directly with operational leaders. Drive meaningful cost and efficiency improvements. Work in a collaborative environment where continuous improvement is genuinely encouraged. Make a visible impact on the success of the business. Interested? If you're looking for a role where you can combine financial expertise with operational influence and make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in helping drive the future success of the Peterborough manufacturing operation.

Great opportunity for your finance skills to make a real difference Hybrid role based in Leed with 2 days onsite and free parking Head of Finance Charity supporting communities across the North Leeds / hybrid £55,000 Permanent Want to lead a finance function where the numbers make a real difference to people's lives? We're working with a well-established charity that supports communities across the North of England. They're looking for a Head of Finance to lead their finance team and deputise for the Chief Finance Officer. You'll be responsible for the whole finance function. That covers financial and management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, treasury, transactional finance, systems and housing rents. As part of the senior management team, you'll help shape the organisation's culture and direction, not just report on it. What you'll be doing Leading the annual budget and medium-term financial plan, giving budget holders both support and challenge Producing accurate monthly group and entity management accounts, with commentary that helps people make decisions Keeping a strong financial control framework in place and making sure any weaknesses get fixed quickly Leading year end, the external audit and the group and subsidiary statutory accounts Overseeing treasury, including weekly cash-flow forecasting Leading the financial governance of housing rents and service charges, including annual rent setting, compliance and assurance Reviewing and signing off tenders and grant applications Driving improvements to finance systems, data quality and reporting automation Leading and developing a high-performing team, with accountability and continuous improvement at its heart What you'll bring A full accountancy qualification and experience in a senior finance role Experience of leading a large financial accounting function with a strong focus on control Hands-on experience of year end, consolidation, group statutory accounts and external audit Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and SORP Proven line management experience and real leadership presence The ability to explain complex financial information clearly to people who aren't accountants A genuine commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work This charity says openly they value potential. So if you don't tick every desirable box, please don't rule yourself out - give me a call for a chat first. What's in it for you Salary of £55,000 Hybrid working - 2 days on site 33 days of annual leave (rising to 38 days with service), which includes bank holidays and the option to buy up to 5 additional days per year To find out more, get in touch with Lucy Rider at Broster Buchanan for a confidential conversation. Broster Buchanan is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone, and we're happy to discuss any adjustments you might need during the process.

Leeds (2 days in the office) £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits This opportunity would suit someone currently working within a second or third line compliance, risk, assurance, internal audit or regulatory function who enjoys interpreting FCA regulations and providing practical guidance to stakeholders across the business. You'll play a key role in helping the organisation understand and implement regulatory requirements, monitor compliance risks, and support a strong governance and control environment. Key Responsibilities Interpret FCA regulations and assess their impact on the business. Provide practical regulatory guidance and advice to key stakeholders. Support compliance monitoring, assurance and risk assessment activities. Assist with policy reviews, regulatory reporting and governance processes. Monitor regulatory developments and emerging compliance risks. Support business change initiatives from a regulatory and compliance perspective. Help promote a strong culture of compliance and good conduct across the organisation. About You Experience within a Compliance, Risk, Assurance, Internal Audit or Regulatory function in financial services. Knowledge of FCA regulations and the UK regulatory landscape. Exposure to second or third line risk and compliance environments. Ability to interpret regulation and communicate requirements clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience within wealth management, investments, banking, insurance or another regulated financial services environment would be advantageous. Why Apply? Join a highly reputable financial services organisation. Broad exposure across risk, compliance and regulatory activity. Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in Leeds. Excellent opportunity to further develop a career in regulatory compliance and risk. If you're looking to utilise your regulatory knowledge in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.