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Maxwell Bond is seeking a commercially minded Group Financial Controller for a hybrid role in Yorkshire. You will lead financial control, reporting and transformation across a multi-entity group, reporting to the CFO and collaborating with senior leadership. The role includes consolidated reporting, statutory compliance, controls, treasury management and driving finance transformation, with a 6-month initial contract and Outside IR35.

Group Financial Controller Location: Hybrid (Yorkshire) Rate: Flexible, circa £650-£800 per day Duration: 6 months initially - Outside IR35 Our client is a growing, technology-enabled business with a strong customer base in regulated industries. The company is hiring a Group Financial Controller as it enters an important phase of development and invests in its finance capability to support continued growth. We are seeking a commercially minded Group Financial Controller to lead financial control, reporting and transformation initiatives. Reporting to the CFO, you will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and supporting a business through change. The Group Financial Controller will take ownership of consolidated reporting, statutory compliance, financial controls and the development of scalable systems and processes across a multi-entity group. You will work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, providing reliable insight and ensuring the finance function is well positioned for the next stage of growth. Key responsibilities include: Leading monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting. Strengthening financial controls, governance and reporting processes. Managing statutory reporting, audit and compliance requirements. Providing technical accounting support on business change and transactions. Overseeing cash flow, working capital and treasury. Supporting the integration of new entities and development of the group structure. Leading and developing the finance team. Partnering with senior stakeholders on commercial and strategic decisions. Delivering finance transformation, systems improvements and automation. As a Group Financial Controller, you will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with substantial financial control and group reporting experience. You will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, commercial judgement and a track record of improving processes within a growing or changing organisation. Experience in an investor-backed, acquisitive or otherwise high-growth environment would be highly beneficial.

Title: ERP Project Manager Location: Hybrid, Manchester (2-3 days on-site) Salary up to 50K Type: 3-year Fixed Term Contract Introduction An exciting opportunity for an experienced ERP Project Manager to join a local authority at a key stage of its digital transformation journey, leading the replacement of its existing SAP Finance platform as it approaches end of life. The future solution is expected to focus on Finance and Procurement, with the scope and solution still being shaped. This gives the successful ERP Project Manager the opportunity to influence the requirements, support the procurement process and ultimately lead the implementation of the new platform. Role Overview As the ERP Project Manager, you'll take ownership of the project from requirements and planning through to implementation, working closely with senior stakeholders, Finance and Procurement teams, technical specialists and an external implementation partner. You'll be responsible for ensuring the project is delivered effectively across scope, budget, timelines, governance, risk and stakeholder engagement, whilst helping shape a solution that meets the organisation's future needs. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Finance and Procurement systems replacement project. Work with stakeholders to define requirements, scope and project priorities. Develop and manage project plans, budgets, risks, dependencies and governance. Support the assessment and procurement of the future system and implementation partner. Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external implementation partners. Oversee requirements, integrations, data migration, testing and implementation activity. Lead and coordinate internal project resources, including through a matrix structure. Provide clear project reporting and ensure delivery against agreed time, cost, quality and benefits. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering corporate-scale Finance, Procurement or ERP projects At least 3 years' experience delivering ERP or Finance systems projects through to completion Experience of ERP implementation, replacement, upgrade or migration projects Strong understanding of project governance, risk, budgets, planning and change control Experience managing technical requirements, integrations and/or data migration Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and business teams Experience leading project teams and working collaboratively with technical and business SMEs Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills Understanding of working within a complex public-sector/local government environment Desirable Skills & Experience Previous local government or wider public-sector experience. Experience delivering SAP replacement or migration projects. Experience procuring Finance, Procurement or ERP systems. Experience selecting and managing external implementation partners. PRINCE2 and/or Agile Project Management certification. If you're an experienced ERP Project Manager looking for the opportunity to lead a significant systems replacement programme from an early stage, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Title: Finance Systems Project Manager Location: Hybrid, Manchester (2-3 days on-site) Salary: 48,226 - 50,269 Type: 3-year Fixed Term Contract Introduction An exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Systems Project Manager to join a local authority at a key stage of its digital transformation journey, leading the replacement of its existing SAP Finance platform as it approaches end of life. The future solution is expected to focus on Finance and Procurement, with the scope and solution still being shaped. This gives the successful Finance Systems Project Manager the opportunity to influence the requirements, support the procurement process and ultimately lead the implementation of the new platform. Role Overview As the Finance Systems Project Manager, you'll take ownership of the project from requirements and planning through to implementation, working closely with senior stakeholders, Finance and Procurement teams, technical specialists and an external implementation partner. You'll be responsible for ensuring the project is delivered effectively across scope, budget, timelines, governance, risk and stakeholder engagement, whilst helping shape a solution that meets the organisation's future needs. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Finance and Procurement systems replacement project. Work with stakeholders to define requirements, scope and project priorities. Develop and manage project plans, budgets, risks, dependencies and governance. Support the assessment and procurement of the future system and implementation partner. Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external implementation partners. Oversee requirements, integrations, data migration, testing and implementation activity. Lead and coordinate internal project resources, including through a matrix structure. Provide clear project reporting and ensure delivery against agreed time, cost, quality and benefits. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering corporate-scale Finance, Procurement or ERP projects At least 3 years' experience delivering ERP or Finance systems projects through to completion Experience of ERP implementation, replacement, upgrade or migration projects Strong understanding of project governance, risk, budgets, planning and change control Experience managing technical requirements, integrations and/or data migration Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and business teams Experience leading project teams and working collaboratively with technical and business SMEs Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills Understanding of working within a complex public-sector/local government environment Desirable Skills & Experience Previous local government or wider public-sector experience. Experience delivering SAP replacement or migration projects. Experience procuring Finance, Procurement or ERP systems. Experience selecting and managing external implementation partners. PRINCE2 and/or Agile Project Management certification. If you're an experienced ERP or Finance Systems Project Manager looking for the opportunity to lead a significant systems replacement programme from an early stage, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Customer Care Advisor Salary up to 30,000 Altrincham (Hybrid after probation) Do you have experience supporting customers in a busy, high-volume environment and enjoy solving queries from start to finish? Maxwell Bond is partnered with one of the UK's leading contractor payroll providers who are looking for a Customer Care Advisor to support contractors with everything from onboarding and timesheets to payroll, tax and pensions. What you'll do as a Customer Care Advisor: Act as the first point of contact for contractors, supporting them throughout their journey with the business Handle a high volume of inbound and outbound calls, as well as email queries Support new contractors through the onboarding process Resolve queries relating to payroll, tax, pensions and timesheets Work closely with internal teams to resolve issues quickly and efficiently Deliver a high standard of customer service while meeting service levels and quality standards Experience as a Customer Care Advisor: Previous experience in a telephone-based customer service. Excellent communication skills, both over the phone and via email Ability to think quickly, solve problems and work effectively under pressure Confidence handling challenging conversations Positive, team-focused attitude with a willingness to learn Experience within customer service, contact centres, financial services, telecoms or other high-volume environments is desirable but not essential Benefits: 30,000 basic salary Hybrid working available after probation, with 2 days working from home Flexible working patterns, including the option of a 4-day working week Clear progression opportunities into Senior Advisor, Team Leader, Payroll, Accounts or Agency Support Supportive and collaborative team culture If you're an experienced Customer Care Advisor looking for a role no two days are the same and where you can develop your career, we'd love to hear from you!

Overview Client Services Director Manchester (Hybrid) - £80k-£110k + Benefits A global creative agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced Client Services Director to lead their growing client services function, working with some of the most culturally relevant brands in sports, gaming, and entertainment. This rare, high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape strategy and growth across global accounts. You'll be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, taking ownership of revenue, margin, and account strategy, while leading a high-performing client services team. The role is ideal for someone with a proven track record managing multi-million-pound portfolios, navigating complex client relationships, and delivering insight-led, culturally relevant campaigns. Responsibilities Client Leadership & Growth: Build strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders and global clients. Commercial Ownership: Drive financial performance, manage key account plans, optimise margins, and identify growth opportunities. Team Leadership: Inspire and mentor senior client teams, embedding operational excellence and accountability. Strategic & Creative Oversight: Ensure campaigns are insight-driven, culturally relevant, and delivered to the highest standard. What They Are Looking For 5+ years' agency leadership experience in sports, gaming, or entertainment. Strong commercial acumen with measurable results. Experience managing high-profile global accounts in a similar sector and working at Board/C-suite level. What's in It for You Salary: £80K-£110K (depending on experience) Hybrid working: 3 days in Manchester City Centre HQ (Monday is the main day for meetings and when everyone is in the office) Benefits: Private medical insurance, 24/7 employee support, 27 days holiday + bank holidays, enhanced parental leave Development: Personal training budget and access to external professional development support This rare, high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape strategy and growth across global accounts. If you're an experienced Client Services Director, this will definitely be of interest to you

A global creative agency is seeking an experienced Client Services Director for a hybrid role based in Manchester. This key position involves shaping strategy and growth across global accounts, leading a high-performing team, and managing complex client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of agency leadership experience, particularly in sports, gaming, or entertainment. Salary ranges from £80K to £110K, along with benefits such as private medical insurance and a personal training budget.

My client based just outside Manchester are looking for 2 x Python Developers with good SQL skills. 6 month contract, immediate starts, Outside IR35, 2 days a week in office. Key requirements 3+ years of Python in production environments Strong AWS experience across core services Strong SQL skills for querying, transformation, and optimisation Experience with Apache Spark or serverless architectures Core responsibilities and skills Build and maintain real-time and batch ETL pipelines using Python on large, complex datasets Write clean, scalable Python code for data ingestion, transformation, and processing Design and optimise SQL queries for performance, cost, and reliability across large data volumes Model and transform data into well-structured, reusable datasets for downstream use Work with distributed data processing tools such as Apache Spark to handle high-volume workloads Improve existing pipelines by identifying bottlenecks and refactoring code and queries Develop and maintain data workflows, scheduling, and orchestration processes Provision and manage AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation Work with services such as S3, Lambda, and other serverless components to build scalable data solutions Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and engineers to deliver high-quality data products Follow Agile practices with a focus on continuous integration, testing, and code quality Use modern tooling, including AI-assisted development, to improve productivity and output

Customer Service Advisor - 12 month FTC Location: Warwick - Hybrid Salary: 25,000 Do you enjoy being the voice of support and enabling customer success? Maxwell Bond is partnered with a Saas Edtech business who are looking for a Customer Success Administrator to join their growing team! Day-to-day Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact across phone, email, and webform, delivering clear support for product, licence, and order queries Process orders and manage licences accurately, including renewals and updates, while keeping CRM data up to date and logging all interactions Support Customer Success Associates with administrative tasks, share customer feedback, and help maintain smooth internal communication About you Previous customer service experience & basic IT competency Customer-focused, patient, and a confident communicator across phone and email Take pride in accuracy, managing workflows effectively and following processes with care Work well in a collaborative environment, ask questions when needed, and support others Values-driven, aligning with integrity, kindness, and quality, and comfortable using or learning tools like CRM system Benefits Company performance based bonus 25 days + bank holidays + buy/sell 5 days a year Group life assurance and pension scheme Enhanced maternity/ paternity leave Private health and dental care Access to financial advisor Full home office set up If you're looking to join a growing business and work on an impacting SaaS platform, apply now

Recruitment Consultant Tootal Building, Oxford Road, Manchester. Salary: £27,000 OTE year 1 £35k - £40k OTE year 2 - £50k - £75k+ We are hiring at Maxwell Bond for a recruitment consultant in Manchester in our beautifully crafted, city centre offices. They are arguably the best recruitment offices in the UK and help us create a high performing environment and which are well supported with brilliant transport links close in all directions via tram, train, car or bus. Why work for Maxwell Bond as a Recruitment Consultant? Award recognised Training & Development Fast track management career with clear route to progression from Trainee up to Director level. Uncapped commission structure with up to 30% Working with the latest & greatest rectech. No expenses spared with everyone having a Microsoft surface book laptops & best tools at their disposal Lunch Clubs & Quarterly incentive trips to Ibiza, Portugal, Italy etc. Known for personal development with No experience needed Regular social events & charitable contributions Maxwell Bond are a multiple-award winning recruitment business who are known as the go to tech, robotics, tech sales and leadership hires in the UK. At Maxwell Bond, we will provide full access to recruitment tools and automations as well as provide training and support to rapidly progress your career. We have a reputation as being the best recruitment consultancy in Manchester because of our training, environment and people. If you re looking to join the top performing recruitment consultancy in Manchester, you ve found the place. Recruitment Consultant day to day duties Phone calls to candidates and clients to help build long term relationships & generate new clients & vacancies. Headhunting key talent to engage them with our clients Business development to prospective, new and existing clients to win clients & projects of work. Working the full 360 recruitment lifecycle from qualification calls, taking job briefs, booking interviews and managing offers What would you make you great at this recruitment consultant role? 6+ months sales experience ideally Drive to be the best, learn from the best and have a willingness to develop yourself inside & outside of work. Resilience & good communication skills with a willingness to ring candidate and clients to build relationships. Please apply or contact us for further information