Intelligent Resource Recruitment is working in partnership with a major Client in the UK. We are currently recruiting for Senior Portfolio Manager to be Swindon based out Job Title = Senior Portfolio Manager Location = Swindon Duration = 6 months Responsibilities:- Manage, develop, and implement Clients partnerships and associated bilateral and multi-lateral actions with overseas countries. Manage and ensure the successful progress and completion of deliverables and reports (technical and financial, including audits) associated with international funds. Lead the organisation of meetings, workshops etc., preparing corresponding documents such as meeting papers, reports, and presentations Represent Client's interests at relevant meetings in the UK, and internationally Provide support to other related activities such as preparing papers and briefings for senior management, and for communication and dissemination. Degree in Life Sciences or related subject, and/or previous relevant experience A proven ability to analyse and present complex information and produce reports, interpret scientific information within own science area, and a readiness to develop a broader understanding of the science that Client supports Ability to think strategically A demonstrable understanding of the bioscience research and innovation sphere, and the impact of scientific discoveries; including an awareness of how client works with the research community, other funders, government, and wider partners Experience of planning and prioritising own work to ensure that critical deadlines are met; as well as supporting others Good interpersonal and organisational skills, including strong liaison, networking and negotiation skills Strong, effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders; IT literate Effective team worker, able to collaborate and provide support to colleagues, to develop good working relationships with others, and to work flexibly and effectively on own initiative Willingness to travel in UK and abroad, including occasional overnight (or longer) absences PhD in Life Sciences, or equivalent experience, and/ or previous relevant experience Academic and/or administrative experience in the management of international projects or networks Knowledge of UKRI, understanding of the peer review process, and awareness of science policy issues Understanding of the purpose of international collaborations, knowledge of the European Commission's Framework Programme Intelligent Resource Recruitment is committed tbarrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organization. Should you choose tcontact Intelligent Resource Recruitment regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit tus will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Intelligent Resource Recruitment is working in partnership with a major Client in the UK. We are currently recruiting for Senior Portfolio Manager to be Swindon based out Job Title = Senior Portfolio Manager Location = Swindon Duration = 6 months Responsibilities:- Manage, develop, and implement Clients partnerships and associated bilateral and multi-lateral actions with overseas countries. Manage and ensure the successful progress and completion of deliverables and reports (technical and financial, including audits) associated with international funds. Lead the organisation of meetings, workshops etc., preparing corresponding documents such as meeting papers, reports, and presentations Represent Client's interests at relevant meetings in the UK, and internationally Provide support to other related activities such as preparing papers and briefings for senior management, and for communication and dissemination. Degree in Life Sciences or related subject, and/or previous relevant experience A proven ability to analyse and present complex information and produce reports, interpret scientific information within own science area, and a readiness to develop a broader understanding of the science that Client supports Ability to think strategically A demonstrable understanding of the bioscience research and innovation sphere, and the impact of scientific discoveries; including an awareness of how client works with the research community, other funders, government, and wider partners Experience of planning and prioritising own work to ensure that critical deadlines are met; as well as supporting others Good interpersonal and organisational skills, including strong liaison, networking and negotiation skills Strong, effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders; IT literate Effective team worker, able to collaborate and provide support to colleagues, to develop good working relationships with others, and to work flexibly and effectively on own initiative Willingness to travel in UK and abroad, including occasional overnight (or longer) absences PhD in Life Sciences, or equivalent experience, and/ or previous relevant experience Academic and/or administrative experience in the management of international projects or networks Knowledge of UKRI, understanding of the peer review process, and awareness of science policy issues Understanding of the purpose of international collaborations, knowledge of the European Commission's Framework Programme Intelligent Resource Recruitment is committed tbarrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organization. Should you choose tcontact Intelligent Resource Recruitment regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit tus will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Intelligent Resource is working in partnership with a major client in the UK. We are currently recruiting an Administrative Assistant to be based around London for a contract role. Job Title: Administrative Assistant Location: London - Hybrid work Job Type: Contract (via Umbrella only) Duration: 12 months The Role: The Administrative Assistant II provides administrative support to the Senior Managers, to the UK Business and the wider administrative team reporting to the Administration Manager. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Heavy scheduling/calendaring meetings across time zones and providing planning support, briefing papers and research to support calendar commitments. Completing and submitting expenses and invoices in a timely manner. Coordinating logistics, scheduling and booking travel, conferences, internal and external events. Providing administrative on-boarding for new employees. Maintaining filing systems including helping to maintain the office Intranet site. Collaborating with the UK Administrative Assistants to ensure sufficient cover/overflow; Administrative Assistants across geographies and businesses; and external parties (VC's, clients, vendors etc.). General duties within the administrative team. Answering phones and relaying messages/information. Reception cover, as required, on a rotational basis. Assisting with presentations and financial data formats and typing/proofreading correspondence. Skills and Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education. Good organizational and time management skills. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. An ability to quickly gain a thorough knowledge of bank operations and products. An interest in the technology sector and venture capital / private equity transactions. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint. Intelligent Resource Limited acts as both an employment business and as an employment agency. Please Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via Call/Email. Apply now to know more. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Intelligent Resource is working in partnership with a major client in the UK. We are currently recruiting an Administrative Assistant to be based around London for a contract role. Job Title: Administrative Assistant Location: London - Hybrid work Job Type: Contract (via Umbrella only) Duration: 12 months The Role: The Administrative Assistant II provides administrative support to the Senior Managers, to the UK Business and the wider administrative team reporting to the Administration Manager. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Heavy scheduling/calendaring meetings across time zones and providing planning support, briefing papers and research to support calendar commitments. Completing and submitting expenses and invoices in a timely manner. Coordinating logistics, scheduling and booking travel, conferences, internal and external events. Providing administrative on-boarding for new employees. Maintaining filing systems including helping to maintain the office Intranet site. Collaborating with the UK Administrative Assistants to ensure sufficient cover/overflow; Administrative Assistants across geographies and businesses; and external parties (VC's, clients, vendors etc.). General duties within the administrative team. Answering phones and relaying messages/information. Reception cover, as required, on a rotational basis. Assisting with presentations and financial data formats and typing/proofreading correspondence. Skills and Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education. Good organizational and time management skills. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. An ability to quickly gain a thorough knowledge of bank operations and products. An interest in the technology sector and venture capital / private equity transactions. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint. Intelligent Resource Limited acts as both an employment business and as an employment agency. Please Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via Call/Email. Apply now to know more. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Intelligent Resource is working in partnership with a major client in the UK. We are currently recruiting a Communications Advisor to be based around Oxford for a contract role. Job Title: Communications Advisor Location: Oxford (2 days per week onsite) Job Type: Contract via Umbrella Duration: 12 months (until end of the year then extension in to 2023) Job Description: Communication strategy: Develop, steer, influence and implement an integrated internal communications plan for Plants Oxford and Swindon to support the company in achievement of its business objectives and positively influence reputation of Plants Oxford and Swindon. Issues Management: Identify future potentially adverse corporate topics, prepare communications strategy and implement internal communications to protect company reputation and minimise negative impact on company and via the plants communications. Internal network management: Develop, maintain and cultivate internal stakeholders, across a number of AK departments in the UK, Munich and internationally, production technologies as well as TU-O Directors to build and maintain the profile of Plants Oxford and Swindon and company in the UK, and simultaneously ensuring uniformity of message. Communication messaging: Develop and cascade all management and associates' communications in Plants Oxford and Swindon. Ensure consistent understanding of key messages and assist the delivery of business objectives Communication channels: Determine all internal recipients at Plants Oxford and Swindon. Develop appropriate communication channels for the audience e.g. video content, network TV, digital and printed newsletters, poster, team brief, associate brief, blog. Intranet maintenance: Manage and update intranet content for all Production Triangle intranet sites. Lead intranet circle and manage changes and technology updates to editorial client. Ensure current and up to date information and conformity to CI guidelines. Group communications: Support internal communications projects within the entire Company Group to ensure that business requirements are met in line with company guidelines. Budget Planning: Plan and manage all internal communication expenditure to ensure effective, accurate financial planning. Role Summary: Internal communications specialist - Internal communication background, events background - passionate, organisational skills Attention to details Team player, relaxed Used to work under pressure - short deadlines Fast paced Enthusiasm about brand and comms MS package Top 3 requirements: Strong communication skills, native English and written. Should be able create communications on short notice and familiar with policies. Tech savvy - systems. Intelligent Resource Limited acts as both an employment business and as an employment agency. Please Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via Call/Email. Apply now to know more. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
Intelligent Resource is working in partnership with a major client in the UK. We are currently recruiting a Communications Advisor to be based around Oxford for a contract role. Job Title: Communications Advisor Location: Oxford (2 days per week onsite) Job Type: Contract via Umbrella Duration: 12 months (until end of the year then extension in to 2023) Job Description: Communication strategy: Develop, steer, influence and implement an integrated internal communications plan for Plants Oxford and Swindon to support the company in achievement of its business objectives and positively influence reputation of Plants Oxford and Swindon. Issues Management: Identify future potentially adverse corporate topics, prepare communications strategy and implement internal communications to protect company reputation and minimise negative impact on company and via the plants communications. Internal network management: Develop, maintain and cultivate internal stakeholders, across a number of AK departments in the UK, Munich and internationally, production technologies as well as TU-O Directors to build and maintain the profile of Plants Oxford and Swindon and company in the UK, and simultaneously ensuring uniformity of message. Communication messaging: Develop and cascade all management and associates' communications in Plants Oxford and Swindon. Ensure consistent understanding of key messages and assist the delivery of business objectives Communication channels: Determine all internal recipients at Plants Oxford and Swindon. Develop appropriate communication channels for the audience e.g. video content, network TV, digital and printed newsletters, poster, team brief, associate brief, blog. Intranet maintenance: Manage and update intranet content for all Production Triangle intranet sites. Lead intranet circle and manage changes and technology updates to editorial client. Ensure current and up to date information and conformity to CI guidelines. Group communications: Support internal communications projects within the entire Company Group to ensure that business requirements are met in line with company guidelines. Budget Planning: Plan and manage all internal communication expenditure to ensure effective, accurate financial planning. Role Summary: Internal communications specialist - Internal communication background, events background - passionate, organisational skills Attention to details Team player, relaxed Used to work under pressure - short deadlines Fast paced Enthusiasm about brand and comms MS package Top 3 requirements: Strong communication skills, native English and written. Should be able create communications on short notice and familiar with policies. Tech savvy - systems. Intelligent Resource Limited acts as both an employment business and as an employment agency. Please Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via Call/Email. Apply now to know more. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Intelligent Resource is working in partnership with a leading global provider of ICT Services for the large enterprise and public sector markets. We have a contract opportunity for Client support/Call planner based in Milton Keynes. Job Title: Client support/Call planner Location: Gloucester House, Milton Keynes (MK9). Job type: 6 Months rolling. Start date: ASAP Salary Range: £120 per day. Role purpose: Planner is accountable for assessing the relative risk and impact of proposed solutions for all field incidents logged with Client. The main purpose of the role is to coordinate all the resources required to supply a First Time Fix (FTF), within SLA to the customer. Accountabilities: Identify and isolate problems with dispatch and logistics. Use tools available within the centre to facilitate accurate dispatch. Manage multiple tasks at any one time and demonstrate the ability for planning. Intelligent Resource Limited acts as both an employment business and as an employment agency. Please Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via Call/Email. Apply now to know more. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organization. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
Intelligent Resource is working in partnership with a leading global provider of ICT Services for the large enterprise and public sector markets. We have a contract opportunity for Client support/Call planner based in Milton Keynes. Job Title: Client support/Call planner Location: Gloucester House, Milton Keynes (MK9). Job type: 6 Months rolling. Start date: ASAP Salary Range: £120 per day. Role purpose: Planner is accountable for assessing the relative risk and impact of proposed solutions for all field incidents logged with Client. The main purpose of the role is to coordinate all the resources required to supply a First Time Fix (FTF), within SLA to the customer. Accountabilities: Identify and isolate problems with dispatch and logistics. Use tools available within the centre to facilitate accurate dispatch. Manage multiple tasks at any one time and demonstrate the ability for planning. Intelligent Resource Limited acts as both an employment business and as an employment agency. Please Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via Call/Email. Apply now to know more. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organization. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
1.1 Position Purpose: Will own and lead a small to medium, delivery operation with medium/high levels of risk ensuring they conform to the customers' and Sopra Steria's time, cost, quality, revenue specifications and serve their wider business objectives. Typically these services with be using multiple delivery channels. 1.2 Level Descriptor: Individuals have a direct influence on profitability either as managers or as experts in a particular field. The field can relate to a variety of areas such as knowledge of a particular industry, technology, product, profession or skills area such as sales, account management or purchasing. Individuals could be contributors with specialist expertise or responsibility for the management of others. Roles at this level will typically be responsible for the provision of advice on policy implementation through such activities as scenario planning or resource modelling to inform strategic choices in decision making. The consequences of decision making would be operationally focused within a strategic framework. 2. Position Accountabilities: 1. Delivery Manager will have specific services and projects responsibilities at any time in his/her role. This may be with an individual client or across clients. He/she will be expected to perform tasks to a high standard and take responsibility and leadership for these key tasks to maximize business performance and secure profitable business. 2. Understand business drivers and nuances of portfolio of services as they relate to relevant sector, customers and key offers/services. 3. Actively participates in bids to demonstrate delivery capability to clients including promoting Sopra Steria business process and IT outsourcing services with clients and developing relationships that are transferable into sales opportunities. Supports business development activity, through assisting in solution design, delivery shaping and business case creation; including IT or business process architecture, cost, commercial and contractual viability and identification of risk levels. 4. Ensure all projects/services are appropriately constructed and delivered in the timeframe expected by the customer and commercial team. 5. Optimise the utilisation and growth of all team members, irrespective of the geographical locations of any group(s), looking to form/maintain an overall Sopra Steria team approach to excellent integrated delivery. 6. Management of commercial elements of the business operation, (internal costs, external suppliers) working with; Sales, Bid and Technical teams to identify and drive the best commercial delivery, and with Finance community and commercial manager to create and manage the finances within agreed tolerances, ensuring all parties are fully aware of costs (actual & forecast) including potential over and under spends. Ensure all contributing parties have considered in depth the most efficient and cost appropriate delivery has been supplied. 3. Position Specifications (Knowledge, Skill and Experience): Essential: Solid practice experience across a broad breadth of the Service Line practice solution / offer portfolio or external equivalent. Confident and effective client and supplier relationship skills Strong pre-sales and consultancy skills with direct experience in the relevant practice domain Depending on the main area of delivery focus (Programme, Projects or Service) Strong Programme management skills and implementation experience Strong Project management skills and implementation project experience Strong Service management skills and implementation experience Delivery Governance and Method understanding High level technical knowledge with application architecture experience Working in an integrated delivery environment incorporating offshore India Able to work without supervision Strong inter-personal skills Good track record managing budgets Experience of SLA reporting and Key Performance Indicators Desirable; Experience of working with the partner at a senior level (where applicable) Experience in contract management Membership of a recognized professional IT body Recognized industry qualification, ITIL / Prince2 or both Experience in contract management Membership of a recognized professional IT body Recognized industry qualification, ITIL / Prince2 or both Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Dec 13, 2022
Full time
1.1 Position Purpose: Will own and lead a small to medium, delivery operation with medium/high levels of risk ensuring they conform to the customers' and Sopra Steria's time, cost, quality, revenue specifications and serve their wider business objectives. Typically these services with be using multiple delivery channels. 1.2 Level Descriptor: Individuals have a direct influence on profitability either as managers or as experts in a particular field. The field can relate to a variety of areas such as knowledge of a particular industry, technology, product, profession or skills area such as sales, account management or purchasing. Individuals could be contributors with specialist expertise or responsibility for the management of others. Roles at this level will typically be responsible for the provision of advice on policy implementation through such activities as scenario planning or resource modelling to inform strategic choices in decision making. The consequences of decision making would be operationally focused within a strategic framework. 2. Position Accountabilities: 1. Delivery Manager will have specific services and projects responsibilities at any time in his/her role. This may be with an individual client or across clients. He/she will be expected to perform tasks to a high standard and take responsibility and leadership for these key tasks to maximize business performance and secure profitable business. 2. Understand business drivers and nuances of portfolio of services as they relate to relevant sector, customers and key offers/services. 3. Actively participates in bids to demonstrate delivery capability to clients including promoting Sopra Steria business process and IT outsourcing services with clients and developing relationships that are transferable into sales opportunities. Supports business development activity, through assisting in solution design, delivery shaping and business case creation; including IT or business process architecture, cost, commercial and contractual viability and identification of risk levels. 4. Ensure all projects/services are appropriately constructed and delivered in the timeframe expected by the customer and commercial team. 5. Optimise the utilisation and growth of all team members, irrespective of the geographical locations of any group(s), looking to form/maintain an overall Sopra Steria team approach to excellent integrated delivery. 6. Management of commercial elements of the business operation, (internal costs, external suppliers) working with; Sales, Bid and Technical teams to identify and drive the best commercial delivery, and with Finance community and commercial manager to create and manage the finances within agreed tolerances, ensuring all parties are fully aware of costs (actual & forecast) including potential over and under spends. Ensure all contributing parties have considered in depth the most efficient and cost appropriate delivery has been supplied. 3. Position Specifications (Knowledge, Skill and Experience): Essential: Solid practice experience across a broad breadth of the Service Line practice solution / offer portfolio or external equivalent. Confident and effective client and supplier relationship skills Strong pre-sales and consultancy skills with direct experience in the relevant practice domain Depending on the main area of delivery focus (Programme, Projects or Service) Strong Programme management skills and implementation experience Strong Project management skills and implementation project experience Strong Service management skills and implementation experience Delivery Governance and Method understanding High level technical knowledge with application architecture experience Working in an integrated delivery environment incorporating offshore India Able to work without supervision Strong inter-personal skills Good track record managing budgets Experience of SLA reporting and Key Performance Indicators Desirable; Experience of working with the partner at a senior level (where applicable) Experience in contract management Membership of a recognized professional IT body Recognized industry qualification, ITIL / Prince2 or both Experience in contract management Membership of a recognized professional IT body Recognized industry qualification, ITIL / Prince2 or both Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Intelligent Resource Recruitment is working in partnership with a major Client in the UK. We are currently recruiting for a Proposition Business Analyst role to be Remote based out Job Title: Proposition Business Analyst Location: Crawley-Remote Job Type: Permanent Key Responsibilities Undertaking activity supporting the Proposition Lifecycle Framework by analysing and assessing ideas and proposals through the analysis of internal and external qualitative information and data, and validating these through conducting key stakeholder interviews, workshops and research. The role will also support project delivery, ongoing product/ proposition management, post launch reviews and end of life product/ proposition activities. Create requirements documentation, including workflow where appropriate, to articulate future high-level customer journeys and internal processes, for evaluation with stakeholders. These proposition artefacts will then by assessed by Change to be used in a project setting where they will be translated into user stories, epics and more detailed system / IT requirements. Analysing existing customer propositions and service experiences to identify and document a prioritised set of enhancements. Maintaining an appreciation of relevant existing and proposed regulations and industry guidance. Collaborating with all departments to conduct high-level potential impact assessments arising from development of 'ideas' and 'proposed' propositions, including additional resourcing and budget requirements. Working closely with projects teams to ensure requirements are understood, managed and can be traced through to functional and test specifications, prior to release. Working with stakeholders to compile and maintain accurate regular reporting on the progress towards strategic goals and proposition deliverables. Provide ad-hoc support relating to propositions as required, for example assisting with content reviews, testing and ad-hoc activities. Adopt and promote agreed proposition processes for successfully taking the best ideas and refining them into compelling propositions. Working closely with the Risk and Regulations team to ensure propositions remain compliant. Experience Business analysis and project experience, ideally within the insurance market and other financial services. Working with multiple senior stakeholders, product owners and subject matter experts to create proposals, specify requirements and clear business justifications. Proven experience of working as part of a project team. Technical Experience: Strong analytical skills, including experience in a range of methodologies, elicitation methods and documentation techniques. Maintain a good understanding of key developments in digital customer experiences. Essential : Comfortable working independently, or as part of a team. Strong interpersonal communication, analysis and presentation skills. Pro-active, 'can-do' behaviour and attitude. Proven ability to: Articulate compelling cases for change based on logical, well-reasoned and numerical analysis. Define, analyse and agree business requirements. Interact and explain goals with colleagues. Gain co-operation and buy in from team members. Desirable: Previous experience gained in a Financial Services. environment, specifically within Pensions or workplace market. Business analysis to BCS or ISEB standard, Prince or Agile Foundation Qualification. Degree, or equivalent. Intelligent Resource Recruitment Limited acts as both an employment business and as an employment agency. Please Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via Call/Email. Apply now to know more. Intelligent Resource Recruitment is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organization. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource Recruitment regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Dec 12, 2022
Full time
Intelligent Resource Recruitment is working in partnership with a major Client in the UK. We are currently recruiting for a Proposition Business Analyst role to be Remote based out Job Title: Proposition Business Analyst Location: Crawley-Remote Job Type: Permanent Key Responsibilities Undertaking activity supporting the Proposition Lifecycle Framework by analysing and assessing ideas and proposals through the analysis of internal and external qualitative information and data, and validating these through conducting key stakeholder interviews, workshops and research. The role will also support project delivery, ongoing product/ proposition management, post launch reviews and end of life product/ proposition activities. Create requirements documentation, including workflow where appropriate, to articulate future high-level customer journeys and internal processes, for evaluation with stakeholders. These proposition artefacts will then by assessed by Change to be used in a project setting where they will be translated into user stories, epics and more detailed system / IT requirements. Analysing existing customer propositions and service experiences to identify and document a prioritised set of enhancements. Maintaining an appreciation of relevant existing and proposed regulations and industry guidance. Collaborating with all departments to conduct high-level potential impact assessments arising from development of 'ideas' and 'proposed' propositions, including additional resourcing and budget requirements. Working closely with projects teams to ensure requirements are understood, managed and can be traced through to functional and test specifications, prior to release. Working with stakeholders to compile and maintain accurate regular reporting on the progress towards strategic goals and proposition deliverables. Provide ad-hoc support relating to propositions as required, for example assisting with content reviews, testing and ad-hoc activities. Adopt and promote agreed proposition processes for successfully taking the best ideas and refining them into compelling propositions. Working closely with the Risk and Regulations team to ensure propositions remain compliant. Experience Business analysis and project experience, ideally within the insurance market and other financial services. Working with multiple senior stakeholders, product owners and subject matter experts to create proposals, specify requirements and clear business justifications. Proven experience of working as part of a project team. Technical Experience: Strong analytical skills, including experience in a range of methodologies, elicitation methods and documentation techniques. Maintain a good understanding of key developments in digital customer experiences. Essential : Comfortable working independently, or as part of a team. Strong interpersonal communication, analysis and presentation skills. Pro-active, 'can-do' behaviour and attitude. Proven ability to: Articulate compelling cases for change based on logical, well-reasoned and numerical analysis. Define, analyse and agree business requirements. Interact and explain goals with colleagues. Gain co-operation and buy in from team members. Desirable: Previous experience gained in a Financial Services. environment, specifically within Pensions or workplace market. Business analysis to BCS or ISEB standard, Prince or Agile Foundation Qualification. Degree, or equivalent. Intelligent Resource Recruitment Limited acts as both an employment business and as an employment agency. Please Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via Call/Email. Apply now to know more. Intelligent Resource Recruitment is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organization. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource Recruitment regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Intelligent Resource are looking for a number of Business Architects for a contract that will run until Oct 2023. This will be a contract that falls inside IR35 and the ideal candidates will be required to go into the office in London 2 days a week. Key skills include - Experience working as a business architect / business analyst, either in professional services,financial services, or the public sector / regulated environment. Experience in conducting market, customer and value assessments and using insights to shapebusiness architecture in support of business strategies. Experience of designing target operating models for large organisations and leading businessareas through the development and execution of their strategy through business architecture. Provide oversight and guidance of work of associates business architects. Expertise in architectural frameworks and concepts, methodologies and mapping standards andapproaches i.e. capability maps, value chain analysis, value creation and business models andexperience in the use of enterprise architecture tooling. Detailed knowledge of people, processes, technology, partnerships/interactions and governancethat supports the relevant business division and how divisional objectives, outcomes andinitiatives impact other business areas. Good facilitator, drawing out problems, active listening skills, involving and gaining commitmentfrom the relevant stakeholders in the business with credibility and gravitas to establish trust,gaining consensus and buy-in, orchestrating engagement and collaboration with seniorleadership. A proactive and creative thinker, whilst grounded in the use of analysis tools and frameworks tosolve problems and innovate. Excellent communication skills able to translate technical information, challenges, andrequirements into easily understandable and digestible content for a business audience. Open, curious, collaborative, can-do attitude. Desirable Criteria: CBA/BCS qualified Experience with formal programme management methodologies (e.g. TOAGF, Prince2, MSP,Agile, BizBoK) Experience of Financial Services or a government / regulatory body and how the relationshipbetween processes, people, data and systems within these organisations are key pillars inenabling business change. Line management experience will be an advantage. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Dec 07, 2022
Full time
Intelligent Resource are looking for a number of Business Architects for a contract that will run until Oct 2023. This will be a contract that falls inside IR35 and the ideal candidates will be required to go into the office in London 2 days a week. Key skills include - Experience working as a business architect / business analyst, either in professional services,financial services, or the public sector / regulated environment. Experience in conducting market, customer and value assessments and using insights to shapebusiness architecture in support of business strategies. Experience of designing target operating models for large organisations and leading businessareas through the development and execution of their strategy through business architecture. Provide oversight and guidance of work of associates business architects. Expertise in architectural frameworks and concepts, methodologies and mapping standards andapproaches i.e. capability maps, value chain analysis, value creation and business models andexperience in the use of enterprise architecture tooling. Detailed knowledge of people, processes, technology, partnerships/interactions and governancethat supports the relevant business division and how divisional objectives, outcomes andinitiatives impact other business areas. Good facilitator, drawing out problems, active listening skills, involving and gaining commitmentfrom the relevant stakeholders in the business with credibility and gravitas to establish trust,gaining consensus and buy-in, orchestrating engagement and collaboration with seniorleadership. A proactive and creative thinker, whilst grounded in the use of analysis tools and frameworks tosolve problems and innovate. Excellent communication skills able to translate technical information, challenges, andrequirements into easily understandable and digestible content for a business audience. Open, curious, collaborative, can-do attitude. Desirable Criteria: CBA/BCS qualified Experience with formal programme management methodologies (e.g. TOAGF, Prince2, MSP,Agile, BizBoK) Experience of Financial Services or a government / regulatory body and how the relationshipbetween processes, people, data and systems within these organisations are key pillars inenabling business change. Line management experience will be an advantage. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
NHS SBS is embarking a significant transformation of its business, building on its traditional business process services foundations to a create a digitally enabled, innovation driven organisation. To support this NHS SBS is seeking Business Analysts with proven experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud financial across a range of subject areas. The successful candidates will be joining one of a number of dedicated Solution teams, each team brings together business SME's, IT developers and external expertise to work on a major NHS SBS ERP upgrade from Oracle R12 to Oracle Fusion Cloud. Job purpose: The Senior Business Analyst will undertake business analysis on high complexity, high risk, business critical projects. This may involve the management of a team of Business Analysts. May contribute to pre-sales assignments and proposals that may lead to significant revenue opportunities. Roles at this level achieve results and provide services either personally or through others in a specific area or discipline to meet defined quality or efficiency standards or to ensure best practice advice is given. Individuals possess the skills, knowledge and ability to perform and deliver without day-to-day supervision. They possess the ability to solve problems with commercial judgement and are influential in customer relationships. Roles at this level will require a detailed understanding of methods, systems, and procedures. The work involves limited guidance and only general instructions from more senior colleagues. Initiative and judgement are required to address and resolve daily problems. The key activities will include: Analyse, capture, document and implement business processes and/or business cases, and create requirements documentations or specifications as part of the Programme /Project life cycle, often to tight deadlines Engaging with users to understand the functional requirements, including anticipated future needs. Analysing user requests & constructively challenging users to adopt Oracle Fusion standard functions wherever relevant. Where development is required, ensuring that design & content requirements are properly captured. Creating functional specifications in collaboration with business users, and working with the development team to validate requirements, define the solution, and oversee the delivery of reports. Working with design leads to ensure that functional process is consistent with approved business processes. Supporting users to ensure new or modified functions are tested and signed off. Providing advice and training to the Finance community and business users on driving best practice through effective use of tools, standardisation, templates, formats, and visualisation. Principle responsibilities Defines scope and deliverable for assignment with 'client' Delivers assignment in accordance with agreed scope, time, financial and quality measures Ensures effective client engagement and stakeholder management during assignment Ensures risk management plans are in place for assignment Supports the development of intellectual property including methods, approaches, sales collateral and capability development programmes to support creation of and renewal of generic business propositions Essential skills, qualifications, and experience: Good working knowledge of Oracle Fusion/Oracle Fusion Financials Experience Knowledge of finance processes including comprehensive understanding of one or more of the Oracle functional specialisms. Experience in working with stakeholders at all levels across the business, delivering with quality and at pace to meet deadlines Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills Highly numerate and analytical BCS Business Analysis qualifications or equivalent Desired Specialisms/ Oracle Module area of focus: Accounts Payable - Invoice Processing, Supplier Data Management, i-Supplier Portal etc. Purchasing - requisitioning, PO processing/interfaces etc. Record to Report - General Ledger, Chart of Accounts, Reporting etc. Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Order to Cash - Accounts Receivable, Advance collections Cash Management Projects & Fixed Assets Desired skills, qualifications, and experience: Degree Level Qualification or equivalent Scrum Master Qualification CRM/BPMS Project and Delivery Experience Oracle Fusion Financials Experience Agile/Dev Ops Delivery experience Demonstrable experience of working as a Senior business Analyst on large or complex programmes/ projects. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Dec 05, 2021
Contractor
NHS SBS is embarking a significant transformation of its business, building on its traditional business process services foundations to a create a digitally enabled, innovation driven organisation. To support this NHS SBS is seeking Business Analysts with proven experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud financial across a range of subject areas. The successful candidates will be joining one of a number of dedicated Solution teams, each team brings together business SME's, IT developers and external expertise to work on a major NHS SBS ERP upgrade from Oracle R12 to Oracle Fusion Cloud. Job purpose: The Senior Business Analyst will undertake business analysis on high complexity, high risk, business critical projects. This may involve the management of a team of Business Analysts. May contribute to pre-sales assignments and proposals that may lead to significant revenue opportunities. Roles at this level achieve results and provide services either personally or through others in a specific area or discipline to meet defined quality or efficiency standards or to ensure best practice advice is given. Individuals possess the skills, knowledge and ability to perform and deliver without day-to-day supervision. They possess the ability to solve problems with commercial judgement and are influential in customer relationships. Roles at this level will require a detailed understanding of methods, systems, and procedures. The work involves limited guidance and only general instructions from more senior colleagues. Initiative and judgement are required to address and resolve daily problems. The key activities will include: Analyse, capture, document and implement business processes and/or business cases, and create requirements documentations or specifications as part of the Programme /Project life cycle, often to tight deadlines Engaging with users to understand the functional requirements, including anticipated future needs. Analysing user requests & constructively challenging users to adopt Oracle Fusion standard functions wherever relevant. Where development is required, ensuring that design & content requirements are properly captured. Creating functional specifications in collaboration with business users, and working with the development team to validate requirements, define the solution, and oversee the delivery of reports. Working with design leads to ensure that functional process is consistent with approved business processes. Supporting users to ensure new or modified functions are tested and signed off. Providing advice and training to the Finance community and business users on driving best practice through effective use of tools, standardisation, templates, formats, and visualisation. Principle responsibilities Defines scope and deliverable for assignment with 'client' Delivers assignment in accordance with agreed scope, time, financial and quality measures Ensures effective client engagement and stakeholder management during assignment Ensures risk management plans are in place for assignment Supports the development of intellectual property including methods, approaches, sales collateral and capability development programmes to support creation of and renewal of generic business propositions Essential skills, qualifications, and experience: Good working knowledge of Oracle Fusion/Oracle Fusion Financials Experience Knowledge of finance processes including comprehensive understanding of one or more of the Oracle functional specialisms. Experience in working with stakeholders at all levels across the business, delivering with quality and at pace to meet deadlines Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills Highly numerate and analytical BCS Business Analysis qualifications or equivalent Desired Specialisms/ Oracle Module area of focus: Accounts Payable - Invoice Processing, Supplier Data Management, i-Supplier Portal etc. Purchasing - requisitioning, PO processing/interfaces etc. Record to Report - General Ledger, Chart of Accounts, Reporting etc. Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Order to Cash - Accounts Receivable, Advance collections Cash Management Projects & Fixed Assets Desired skills, qualifications, and experience: Degree Level Qualification or equivalent Scrum Master Qualification CRM/BPMS Project and Delivery Experience Oracle Fusion Financials Experience Agile/Dev Ops Delivery experience Demonstrable experience of working as a Senior business Analyst on large or complex programmes/ projects. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Overview of the Role To take accountability and responsibility for the planning team within SSCL Government Change Management and Delivery organisation. You will create, enforce and continuously improve planning standards within SSCL's portfolio of projects & programmes. To ensure a high quality of planning standards you will: Establish and maintain effective Project, Portfolio and Programme planning controls, Organise and direct planning activity, including prioritisation of tasks and activity across the planning team, Effectively engage customers, subcontractors, third parties and project stakeholders, Maintain a clear understanding of, and regularly report: Project & Portfolio progress, inter-dependencies and plan related risk, issues and scope changes, Support and pro-actively engage with SSCL strategic initiatives across SSCL Government. Delivery of change is seen as a highly professional, flagship service within SSCL. You will be cognisant of & support the management of customer and organisation expectations and contractual obligations. Understanding the correlation between effective planning and avoidance of commercial and reputational risk. Key Responsibilities Ensuring all Projects and Programmes have a live, working plan that is reported against in a consistent way in-line with defined SSCL Planning standards. Continuously improve and embed SSCL Planning standards within project teams. Working closely with project delivery teams, customers, team members and senior project stakeholders. Coordinate planning input to ensure there is one source of the truth for project schedules. Interact with project controls outside of planning as part of a consolidated support function. Maintain and report against the overall view of the Portfolio, highlighting areas of concern in relation to timescales, resource, quality or budget. Understand wider business drivers and strategic objectives and appropriate alignment to these drivers. Integrate planning information with corporate systems such as Execview or JIRA. Deliver training on the subject of planning through 1-2-1's and group sessions. Identify project delivery efficiencies. Essential Skills: Excellent Relationship Management skills. Excellent Leadership skills. Understand the business context within which the project/programme has been commissioned and is being delivered, supporting achievement of project success criteria and exceeding financial performance targets. Understand the Project/Programme success criteria and the key performance indicators that have to be measured and managed throughout the delivery. Support "on time, within budget" Project/Programme success factors, effectively engaging the customer and subcontractors. Enhance the reputation of SSCL within the customer environment through professional and effective project delivery knowledge. Experience of planning small/medium change delivery through agile methods. Aware of project and programme strategic alignment across the portfolio, proactively recognising any duplication of work and assisting in planning the coordination of projects that aim to achieve the same outcomes via appropriate methods. Appropriate Project/Programme Management Qualification or experience and/or membership of a recognized industry body, e.g. APM, PRINCE2, MSP, P3M, AGILE. Desirable Skills: Coaching and mentoring Experience of implementing / embedding improved ways of working. Experience and Knowledge of P3M and P3M3 Demonstrable exposure at Director level Excellent decision making skills Strategic thinker Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Dec 04, 2021
Contractor
Overview of the Role To take accountability and responsibility for the planning team within SSCL Government Change Management and Delivery organisation. You will create, enforce and continuously improve planning standards within SSCL's portfolio of projects & programmes. To ensure a high quality of planning standards you will: Establish and maintain effective Project, Portfolio and Programme planning controls, Organise and direct planning activity, including prioritisation of tasks and activity across the planning team, Effectively engage customers, subcontractors, third parties and project stakeholders, Maintain a clear understanding of, and regularly report: Project & Portfolio progress, inter-dependencies and plan related risk, issues and scope changes, Support and pro-actively engage with SSCL strategic initiatives across SSCL Government. Delivery of change is seen as a highly professional, flagship service within SSCL. You will be cognisant of & support the management of customer and organisation expectations and contractual obligations. Understanding the correlation between effective planning and avoidance of commercial and reputational risk. Key Responsibilities Ensuring all Projects and Programmes have a live, working plan that is reported against in a consistent way in-line with defined SSCL Planning standards. Continuously improve and embed SSCL Planning standards within project teams. Working closely with project delivery teams, customers, team members and senior project stakeholders. Coordinate planning input to ensure there is one source of the truth for project schedules. Interact with project controls outside of planning as part of a consolidated support function. Maintain and report against the overall view of the Portfolio, highlighting areas of concern in relation to timescales, resource, quality or budget. Understand wider business drivers and strategic objectives and appropriate alignment to these drivers. Integrate planning information with corporate systems such as Execview or JIRA. Deliver training on the subject of planning through 1-2-1's and group sessions. Identify project delivery efficiencies. Essential Skills: Excellent Relationship Management skills. Excellent Leadership skills. Understand the business context within which the project/programme has been commissioned and is being delivered, supporting achievement of project success criteria and exceeding financial performance targets. Understand the Project/Programme success criteria and the key performance indicators that have to be measured and managed throughout the delivery. Support "on time, within budget" Project/Programme success factors, effectively engaging the customer and subcontractors. Enhance the reputation of SSCL within the customer environment through professional and effective project delivery knowledge. Experience of planning small/medium change delivery through agile methods. Aware of project and programme strategic alignment across the portfolio, proactively recognising any duplication of work and assisting in planning the coordination of projects that aim to achieve the same outcomes via appropriate methods. Appropriate Project/Programme Management Qualification or experience and/or membership of a recognized industry body, e.g. APM, PRINCE2, MSP, P3M, AGILE. Desirable Skills: Coaching and mentoring Experience of implementing / embedding improved ways of working. Experience and Knowledge of P3M and P3M3 Demonstrable exposure at Director level Excellent decision making skills Strategic thinker Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
A Head of Finance and Procurement required on behalf of a client in the energy and utilities sector, on a permanent basis. There will be a hybrid working model of one day in the office and four days from home. The Head of Finance and Procurement will report to the CFO and will be responsible for setting the strategy and overseeing the running of the Finance and Procurement team within the business. The key responsibilities of the role are to: * Provide a finance function that ensures appropriate arrangements are in place to manage statutory obligations * Drive continuous improvement of operations, business process change, efficiency drivers and the management of internal and external stakeholders * Oversee the management and maintenance of all data associated within Finance and Procurement * Provide leadership to the Finance and Procurement team, effectively delegate tasks and lead communications with the Board and SMT * Oversee and have responsibility for statutory reporting, assuring that all financial reporting is prepared accurately, on-time and in accordance with the statutory requirements and guidelines * Oversee management of a smooth audit process with the National Audit Office (NAO), ensuring no management letter points * Oversee the budgeting and forecasting process, including liaising with BEIS on budget approval and the production of the government budget consultation document * Oversee the preparation of management reporting ensuring that all reporting is prepared to BEIS, Board and internal deadlines, with insightful commentary and in a manger that minimises effort but maximises the usefulness of reporting for the SMT * Provide ad hoc financial advice as required from all internal stakeholders and the Board * Oversee the provision of Procurement services for the client, ensuring that processes are fit for purpose, easy to use, and that appropriate controls are in place to provide evidence as required that the client procures goods and services in line with Managing Public Money guidelines and meets all statutory requirements * Direct, manage and co-ordinate a Finance and Procurement team with overall responsibility for all finance and procurement operations including: cash management; financial operations; risk management; cash forecasting and reporting; internal control; and end-to-end procurement processes (from initiation to final payment) Skills/experience required for the role: * Technically strong and analytical qualified accountant with broad accounting, tax and treasury experience including statutory and fiscal reporting, year-end audit and Control/Governance Framework * Experience of managing Finance and Treasury operations for similar businesses, preferably in the finance or energy sector * Experience in applying relevant IFRS, including derivative accounting * Able to use initiative and work proactively with the wider business * Able to communicate key finance, treasury and tax issues to all levels within the business * Able to identify opportunities for improvement within the management of the financial/treasury services * Experience of process and data management including how technology can be deployed to deliver efficiency, effectiveness and control to meet the defined business requirements * Able to build strong relationships internally and externally * Able to manage and develop less experienced members of the team Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
A Head of Finance and Procurement required on behalf of a client in the energy and utilities sector, on a permanent basis. There will be a hybrid working model of one day in the office and four days from home. The Head of Finance and Procurement will report to the CFO and will be responsible for setting the strategy and overseeing the running of the Finance and Procurement team within the business. The key responsibilities of the role are to: * Provide a finance function that ensures appropriate arrangements are in place to manage statutory obligations * Drive continuous improvement of operations, business process change, efficiency drivers and the management of internal and external stakeholders * Oversee the management and maintenance of all data associated within Finance and Procurement * Provide leadership to the Finance and Procurement team, effectively delegate tasks and lead communications with the Board and SMT * Oversee and have responsibility for statutory reporting, assuring that all financial reporting is prepared accurately, on-time and in accordance with the statutory requirements and guidelines * Oversee management of a smooth audit process with the National Audit Office (NAO), ensuring no management letter points * Oversee the budgeting and forecasting process, including liaising with BEIS on budget approval and the production of the government budget consultation document * Oversee the preparation of management reporting ensuring that all reporting is prepared to BEIS, Board and internal deadlines, with insightful commentary and in a manger that minimises effort but maximises the usefulness of reporting for the SMT * Provide ad hoc financial advice as required from all internal stakeholders and the Board * Oversee the provision of Procurement services for the client, ensuring that processes are fit for purpose, easy to use, and that appropriate controls are in place to provide evidence as required that the client procures goods and services in line with Managing Public Money guidelines and meets all statutory requirements * Direct, manage and co-ordinate a Finance and Procurement team with overall responsibility for all finance and procurement operations including: cash management; financial operations; risk management; cash forecasting and reporting; internal control; and end-to-end procurement processes (from initiation to final payment) Skills/experience required for the role: * Technically strong and analytical qualified accountant with broad accounting, tax and treasury experience including statutory and fiscal reporting, year-end audit and Control/Governance Framework * Experience of managing Finance and Treasury operations for similar businesses, preferably in the finance or energy sector * Experience in applying relevant IFRS, including derivative accounting * Able to use initiative and work proactively with the wider business * Able to communicate key finance, treasury and tax issues to all levels within the business * Able to identify opportunities for improvement within the management of the financial/treasury services * Experience of process and data management including how technology can be deployed to deliver efficiency, effectiveness and control to meet the defined business requirements * Able to build strong relationships internally and externally * Able to manage and develop less experienced members of the team Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Role Overview The Business Analyst will undertake business analysis on medium complexity, medium risk, projects or work as part of a team working on high complexity, high risk, business critical projects. Responsible for delivering specialist services which involve the choice and application of diverse processes, systems and techniques or for supervising staff delivering a broad range of services. Individuals work with a minimum of supervision, demonstrating a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach. Work within established processes, procedures and guidance, with minimum day-to-day supervision, to provide a range of support services to an agreed standard or specification. Key Responsibilities Defines scope and deliverables for assignment with 'client' Delivers assignment in accordance with agreed scope, time, financial and quality measures Ensures effective client engagement and stakeholder management during assignment Ensures risk management plans are in place for assignment Completes assignment review with 'client' (customer or internal assignment manager) at the end of each and every assignment Actively promote Sopra Steria business process and IT outsourcing services with clients and develops relationships that are transferable into sales opportunities Seeks and gains recognition outside Sopra Steria within 'professional' area by active involvement in industry / specialist groups that develops recognition of Company's capability that is transferable into sales opportunities Develops and exploits personal network of contacts within Sopra Steria to ensure high levels of chargeable personal utilisation Essential Skills Sound knowledge of the latest developments and future strategy for their area (APM), and an awareness of its application within past and present Sopra Steria engagements. Sound knowledge and experience of associated tools, techniques and methods within their specialist area. Knowledge of the latest analysis tools and techniques and their application within past and present Sopra Steria engagements. Demonstrable experience of working as a Business Analyst on medium to large programmes/ projects. Has business analysis skills that are solution independent and transferable to many business scenarios Be adaptable to working with client's preferred requirement management tools and methodologies. Desirable Skills Previous experience of producing a business case. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Dec 03, 2021
Contractor
Role Overview The Business Analyst will undertake business analysis on medium complexity, medium risk, projects or work as part of a team working on high complexity, high risk, business critical projects. Responsible for delivering specialist services which involve the choice and application of diverse processes, systems and techniques or for supervising staff delivering a broad range of services. Individuals work with a minimum of supervision, demonstrating a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach. Work within established processes, procedures and guidance, with minimum day-to-day supervision, to provide a range of support services to an agreed standard or specification. Key Responsibilities Defines scope and deliverables for assignment with 'client' Delivers assignment in accordance with agreed scope, time, financial and quality measures Ensures effective client engagement and stakeholder management during assignment Ensures risk management plans are in place for assignment Completes assignment review with 'client' (customer or internal assignment manager) at the end of each and every assignment Actively promote Sopra Steria business process and IT outsourcing services with clients and develops relationships that are transferable into sales opportunities Seeks and gains recognition outside Sopra Steria within 'professional' area by active involvement in industry / specialist groups that develops recognition of Company's capability that is transferable into sales opportunities Develops and exploits personal network of contacts within Sopra Steria to ensure high levels of chargeable personal utilisation Essential Skills Sound knowledge of the latest developments and future strategy for their area (APM), and an awareness of its application within past and present Sopra Steria engagements. Sound knowledge and experience of associated tools, techniques and methods within their specialist area. Knowledge of the latest analysis tools and techniques and their application within past and present Sopra Steria engagements. Demonstrable experience of working as a Business Analyst on medium to large programmes/ projects. Has business analysis skills that are solution independent and transferable to many business scenarios Be adaptable to working with client's preferred requirement management tools and methodologies. Desirable Skills Previous experience of producing a business case. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY: Intelligent Resource is looking for experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to join one of their key project teams. This is a 100% remote role. On client's instructions, due to the urgency, nature and length of the assignment, the successful candidate must have current security clearance (SC Clearance) to a high level. Lead DevOps Engineer 12 Months Contract Remote Working Role Overview: As part of our team working with a Government customer, you will be involved in the challenges of establishing and maintaining secure cloud based environments whilst supporting Agile teams delivering features into new and existing products. Your extensive use of CI/CD pipelines will help drive the reliability and integrity of products as they are released. Experience of AWS is also a significant advantage, particularly in areas such as supporting containerised applications, highly available database and message queuing services. This is an exciting opportunity to be able to work with a fast moving programme of work, in great technology that delivers real impact for the UK Citizen. Key Responsibilities: Work closely and collaboratively with teams using Scrum and Kanban as appropriate Work closely and collaboratively with project architects and architecture community to build solid DevOps capability within the organisation Work within cross-functional teams of engineers focused primarily on delivering technical solutions for improving the overall quality of product build, deployments, monitoring and alerting, with emphasis on resilience, stability, scalability, and security Passionately work towards automation and elimination of repetitive tasks, bringing your experience in modern tools to help support development teams deliver more effectively Continuously review and iterate CI / CD strategy to support complex delivery challenges whilst following and identifying best practices, tooling, and standards Maintain quality documentation of infrastructure and operational/support procedures Essential Skills In-depth AWS knowledge such as Cloud Formation, EC2, SQS, API gateway, etc (certification desirable) Docker & Kubernetes Jenkins Excellent troubleshooting and diagnosis ability across technologies Clear understanding of CI/CD Agile ways of working Familiarity of Microservice architecture and the deployment challenges and considerations that presents Tool/framework-agnostic mind-set, but with a focus on best tool for job bearing in mind risk and security Comfort with collaboration, open communication and reaching across functional boundaries Good written and communication skills Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Desirable skills Chef, Ansible, Terraform AWS EKS, Lambda Drone Jira/Confluence Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Dec 01, 2021
Contractor
EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY: Intelligent Resource is looking for experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to join one of their key project teams. This is a 100% remote role. On client's instructions, due to the urgency, nature and length of the assignment, the successful candidate must have current security clearance (SC Clearance) to a high level. Lead DevOps Engineer 12 Months Contract Remote Working Role Overview: As part of our team working with a Government customer, you will be involved in the challenges of establishing and maintaining secure cloud based environments whilst supporting Agile teams delivering features into new and existing products. Your extensive use of CI/CD pipelines will help drive the reliability and integrity of products as they are released. Experience of AWS is also a significant advantage, particularly in areas such as supporting containerised applications, highly available database and message queuing services. This is an exciting opportunity to be able to work with a fast moving programme of work, in great technology that delivers real impact for the UK Citizen. Key Responsibilities: Work closely and collaboratively with teams using Scrum and Kanban as appropriate Work closely and collaboratively with project architects and architecture community to build solid DevOps capability within the organisation Work within cross-functional teams of engineers focused primarily on delivering technical solutions for improving the overall quality of product build, deployments, monitoring and alerting, with emphasis on resilience, stability, scalability, and security Passionately work towards automation and elimination of repetitive tasks, bringing your experience in modern tools to help support development teams deliver more effectively Continuously review and iterate CI / CD strategy to support complex delivery challenges whilst following and identifying best practices, tooling, and standards Maintain quality documentation of infrastructure and operational/support procedures Essential Skills In-depth AWS knowledge such as Cloud Formation, EC2, SQS, API gateway, etc (certification desirable) Docker & Kubernetes Jenkins Excellent troubleshooting and diagnosis ability across technologies Clear understanding of CI/CD Agile ways of working Familiarity of Microservice architecture and the deployment challenges and considerations that presents Tool/framework-agnostic mind-set, but with a focus on best tool for job bearing in mind risk and security Comfort with collaboration, open communication and reaching across functional boundaries Good written and communication skills Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Desirable skills Chef, Ansible, Terraform AWS EKS, Lambda Drone Jira/Confluence Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
