EA First Ltd

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EA First Ltd
Apr 21, 2026
Contractor
Following the resignation of their Finance Director this SME manufacturing organisation is looking for an experienced Finance Professional to come in and enable the smooth transition to a new FD. You will complete a thorough handover from the incumbent run the department and then handover to the permanent replacement. This is a £20m turn over owner managed organisation on the Suffolk / Norfolk boarder. Key Responsibilities: Advising the Board/CEO on financial performance, growth strategies, and investment appraisal. Monthly Management Accounts with commentary, annual accounts, managing audits, and proactive additional management information. Leading the budgeting process to align resources with company goals - rolling annual forecasts to be developed Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements, taxation, and regulatory bodies. Mentoring and managing the internal finance team Managing company funds, debt, and treasury functions. This role would suit an immediately avaliable finance professioanl with expereince of operating in a manufacturing environment. £85,000 to £90,000 EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.
EA First Ltd
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
This Project Coordinator role is an incredible opportunity for individuals who are looking for a varied, busy and fast-moving administrative role. You'll get involved in a range of projects including contract administration and co-ordination. There's also plenty of opportunity for progression and development, into either quantity surveying or project management. Your role will be to support colleagues with commercial and project management activities including: Contracts administration Progress reports Dealing with contract queries Planning tasks Managing diaries Processing expense claims We're looking for individuals who are committed, reliable and enthusiastic along with having excellent communication and organisational skills. A good knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel is essential. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team with training available on the job. Location: Birchwood Hours: Monday-Friday - Full time Salary: Negotiable EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
EA First Ltd
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity backed group of independent schools in London to recruit a commercially driven Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. This role is paying £60,000 - £70,000 per annum. Note, it is critical you have previously worked within a private equity backed environment. This organisation is a fast-growing group of independent schools in the UK backed by private equity investors, focused on building a premium, multi-site education platform. It operates a portfolio of schools that typically combine strong academic performance with modern facilities and a broad co-curricular offering. The model is centred on acquiring, integrating, and improving schools while preserving their individual identities and educational standards. From a strategic perspective, the business is driven by value creation typical of private equity ownership, growing pupil numbers, optimising fee structures, improving operational efficiency, and expanding through acquisitions. There is usually a strong emphasis on data, performance tracking, and central support functions to enhance outcomes across the group. Culturally, they are fast-paced and evolving, sitting somewhere between traditional education and corporate performance-driven businesses. If you're considering joining a business like this, the appeal is typically exposure to strategy, M&A activity, and board-level decision-making, but it also comes with the intensity and accountability that private equity ownership brings. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is central to driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and delivering high-quality insights to senior leadership and investors. This position offers direct exposure to operational leaders, making it ideal for a high calibre finance leader seeking impact, visibility, and progression in a fast-paced PE environment. Lead the financial planning and analysis cycle, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning. Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making. Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance, risks, and opportunities. Deliver timely and accurate management reporting, including variance analysis and key performance indicators. Analyse financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance. Support month-end and year-end processes, working closely with accounting teams. Drive improvements in reporting processes, tools, and data quality to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Prepare presentations and reports for executive leadership and board-level discussions. Monitor costs, revenues, and profitability across departments or business units. Ensure financial plans align with organisational goals and market conditions. Financial Planning & Analysis Manager: Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CGMA/CIMA) or equivalent. It is essential you have worked in a private equity backed organisation. Proven experience in FP&A, financial modelling, or commercial finance roles. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Advanced Excel skills, experience with financial systems and reporting tools is advantageous. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders. Strong business partnering experience and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail with a proactive and problem-solving mindset. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Commercially aware with a strategic mindset. Experience in process improvement or transformation initiatives is a plus. £60,000 - £70,000 per annum. Hybrid working. Annual leave package. Pension. Central London offices close to transport links. Why Join? Key role in a high-growth PE-backed business. Exposure to senior leadership and investors. Opportunity to influence strategic decisions. Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
EA First Ltd Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
Our Hi -Tech client has achieved significant revenue growth over the last 12 months and a slew of new customers recently acquired will ensure this growth continues. This is an opportunity to use your finance expertise with the dynamic part of the business working with commercial teams and project managers. Using ground breaking AI technology our client is producing dramatic results that are supporting the clinical trials of its growing customer base. Located in the centre of Cambridge they offer a hybrid working and the opportunity to join a rapidly expanding operation. This is a role for a qualified finance professional with a background in audit, possibly a first time mover. Ideally you will have had exposure to Hi Tech / Bio tech organisations. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to operate with credibility with non finance professionals. £60,000 to £70,000 depending on experience plus benefits EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
EA First Ltd
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
This is an opportunity to join an SME Manufacturing organisation. You will work closely with the MD and support the SLT in its decision making. It is a hybrid role with the potential for development in to a group opportunity. Our client is a £20m t/o owner managed manufacturing business. The Finance Director will be the senior executive responsible for overseeing all financial operations, strategic planning, and risk management to ensure long-term stability and growth. You will work closely with the MD and manage a small but capable finance team. Key Responsibilities: Advising the Board/CEO on financial performance, growth strategies, and investment appraisal. Monthly Management Accounts with commentary, annual accounts, managing audits, and proactive additional management information. Leading the budgeting process to align resources with company goals - rolling annual forecasts to be developed Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements, taxation, and regulatory bodies. Mentoring and managing the internal finance team Managing company funds, debt, and treasury functions. WE are looking for an ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified finance professional with experience of operating in a manufacturing environment. You will be a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and be an experienced manager of people. £85,000 to £90,000 plus package EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
EA First Ltd Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Looking to develop your business partnering skills? Want to work with the latest tech in a leading software business? This is a great opportunity for a part or fully qualified ACCA / CIMA accountant with great analytical skills. This role sits within the commercial team of one of the regions leading software businesses. Based in Cambridge and offering Hybrid working this role will give you the opportunity to develop your career in a fast paced growing business surrounded by an exceptional team. This role supports the Senior Finance Business Partner and wider team in partnering across multiple functions and projects. The successful candidate will deliver accurate, timely analysis and insights into business performance. Key responsibilities Support month end reporting requirements, including budgeting and forecasting. Provide financial analysis, identify and investigate trends in current performance Data cleanse and streamline reporting Provide any ad-hoc analysis as required Produce and present Function Performance decks and communication to senior stakeholders You will be: Organised, methodical, numerate and a high attention to detail. A strong level of analytical skills, with the ability to recognise and solve problems through financial analysis. An understanding of general accounting, forecasting, and budgeting concepts and principles. Proficiency in using Microsoft office Tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Educated to degree level and/or relevant financial qualification (part or fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA). Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Strong IT skills - Microsoft Excel essential. £55,000 to £60,000 plus bonus plus benefits EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
EA First Ltd
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
A prestigious national accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join their expanding Wolverhampton audit team. This confidential search is for a practice working with substantial and complex clients, typically £25M-£300M+ turnover, including multi-entity groups and international structures. My client client is a national accounting, tax, audit, and business advisory group. It is currently ranked as a Top 10 in the UK and has a strong regional presence. As an Audit Senior based from the Wolverhampton office this is a key role in delivering high-quality audit engagements and supporting the development of junior team members. You will: Take ownership of a portfolio of audit clients with support from management Lead on-site audit fieldwork, including substantive and analytical procedures Plan, execute and finalise audit assignments for Manager/Partner review Prepare statutory financial statements and identify key risk areas Ensure audit files contain robust, sufficient documentation Build strong, long-term client relationships across a range of sectors This role is particularly suited to an Audit Senior with strong experience in: UK GAAP - essential IFRS - essential US GAAP - highly advantageous Complex Group Audits, including: Multi-entity structures Audit of group consolidations Component auditor coordination Cross-border reporting requirements Ideally my client is seeking a: Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent) Strong background in auditing clients £25M+ turnover Experience across a variety of industries Confident leading audits and coaching junior staff Strong technical knowledge and professional judgement Excellent Salary plus benefit and hybrid working (3 days in the Wolverhampton office) EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
EA First Ltd
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
We are delighted to be partnering with a high-growth, private equity backed group of independent schools in London to recruit a commercially driven and strategic Finance Director. This role is paying £120,000 - £130,000 + bonus + hybrid working. Note, it is critical you have previously worked within a multi-independent (or multi-academy trust) setting. This organisation is a fast-growing group of independent schools in the UK backed by private equity investors, focused on building a premium, multi-site education platform. It operates a portfolio of schools that typically combine strong academic performance with modern facilities and a broad co-curricular offering. The model is centred on acquiring, integrating, and improving schools while preserving their individual identities and educational standards. From a strategic perspective, the business is driven by value creation typical of private equity ownership, growing pupil numbers, optimising fee structures, improving operational efficiency, and expanding through acquisitions. There is usually a strong emphasis on data, performance tracking, and central support functions to enhance outcomes across the group. Culturally, they are fast-paced and evolving, sitting somewhere between traditional education and corporate performance-driven businesses. If you're considering joining a business like this, the appeal is typically exposure to strategy, M&A activity, and board-level decision-making, but it also comes with the intensity and accountability that private equity ownership brings. This is a pivotal leadership role offering the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and investors to drive financial performance, execute growth strategy, and maximise enterprise value across a multi-site education provider. As Finance Director, you will operate at the heart of the business, combining strategic finance leadership with hands-on operational influence. You will play a key role in shaping the financial direction of the group while supporting ambitious organic and acquisitive growth plans. This position offers direct exposure to board-level stakeholders and investors, making it ideal for a high calibre finance leader seeking impact, visibility, and progression in a fast-paced PE environment. Lead financial strategy aligned with the Private Equity investment plan. Drive EBITDA growth, cash generation, and return on capital. Provide commercial insight on pricing, cost base, and expansion opportunities. Support delivery of organic growth and M&A strategy. Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles. Monitor key business drivers including enrolment, fees, and staffing costs. Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team. Partner with Headteachers to improve financial and operational performance. Lead board reporting and investor presentations. Manage lender relationships and covenant reporting. Support exit planning and equity story development. Support due diligence and post-acquisition integration. Lead and develop FP&A and finance teams. Ensure robust controls, reporting, and governance. Finance Director: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent. It is essential you have previous experience working within a group of independent schools or multi-academy trust. Proven senior finance leadership experience. Strong commercial and strategic finance capability. Experience within Private Equity-backed or high-growth environments. Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders. M&A / transaction experience. Exposure to investor and lender engagement. Strong systems and data expertise. Strategic, commercially minded, and results driven. Strong communicator with gravitas at board level. Hands-on leadership style. High integrity, accountability, and ownership mindset. £120,000 - £130,000 per annum. Performance related bonus. Hybrid working. Annual leave package. Pension. Why Join? Senior leadership role in a high-growth PE-backed organisation. Direct exposure to investors and strategic decision-making. Opportunity to shape and scale a leading education group. Entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with clear value creation focus. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
EA First Ltd Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Looking for a varied Operations Manager role that combines facilities, project and office management and health and safety? This unique opportunity is perfect if you enjoy being busy and are looking for a role where you are that "go-to" person and an integral part of the operational running of the business. You'll enjoy knowing everything that's going on, being proactive and reactive to problem solving and have a forward-thinking approach. The type of tasks you'll be involved with include: Managing day-to-day facilities issues Health & Safety including risk assessments, onboarding for new joiners, first aid and fire marshal responsibilities Managing customer onboarding and exit processes Liaising with contractors and customers Supplier management Regular contact with customers including resolving queries Developing new systems and streamlining existing Assist with projects Due diligence checks Data protection/GDPR compliance Monthly invoicing Sourcing quotes Maintaining utilities tracking Reception/switchboard/administration duties And more You'll enjoy taking ownership of tasks and reacting quickly to queries/issues, using your initiative to get things done! Ideally, you'll have experience of working in a similar role for a small business. This is a great opportunity to join an efficient team, with the ability to really make the role your own! Location: North Cambridge - Fully onsite Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm Salary: Negotiable EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.