Commercial Analyst - Permanent - Crawley (hybrid) - £35k Are you a commercially minded analyst with strong financial reporting and project support experience? We're recruiting for an exciting Commercial Analyst opportunity with a growing project-led business, supporting large-scale operational and commercial projects. Reporting to the Commercial Lead, you'll play a key role in maintaining accurate project financial data, WIP reporting, forecasting, margin analysis, and commercial performance tracking across a portfolio of live projects. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Finance teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders to ensure commercial information is accurate, timely, and supports effective business decision-making. Key Responsibilities Maintain WIP reporting, project forecasts, and commercial performance data. Support project reviews, profitability analysis, and percentage-complete assessments. Monitor project costs, margins, variations, and commercial risks. Work closely with Project Managers to ensure accurate forecasting and reporting. Track variation orders, stage payments, and commercial documentation. Support procurement activities, supplier quotations, and cost analysis. Produce commercial reports, insights, and performance commentary. About You Experience in a Commercial Analyst, Project Analyst, or Commercial Finance role. Strong knowledge of WIP reporting, forecasting, and project profitability. Advanced Excel and reporting skills. Commercially aware, analytical, and detail-oriented. Confident liaising with and challenging stakeholders where required. Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding organisation where you'll gain broad exposure to commercial management, project delivery, and strategic reporting while contributing to business growth and profitability.
Nov 14, 2026
Full time
Commercial Analyst - Permanent - Crawley (hybrid) - £35k Are you a commercially minded analyst with strong financial reporting and project support experience? We're recruiting for an exciting Commercial Analyst opportunity with a growing project-led business, supporting large-scale operational and commercial projects. Reporting to the Commercial Lead, you'll play a key role in maintaining accurate project financial data, WIP reporting, forecasting, margin analysis, and commercial performance tracking across a portfolio of live projects. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Finance teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders to ensure commercial information is accurate, timely, and supports effective business decision-making. Key Responsibilities Maintain WIP reporting, project forecasts, and commercial performance data. Support project reviews, profitability analysis, and percentage-complete assessments. Monitor project costs, margins, variations, and commercial risks. Work closely with Project Managers to ensure accurate forecasting and reporting. Track variation orders, stage payments, and commercial documentation. Support procurement activities, supplier quotations, and cost analysis. Produce commercial reports, insights, and performance commentary. About You Experience in a Commercial Analyst, Project Analyst, or Commercial Finance role. Strong knowledge of WIP reporting, forecasting, and project profitability. Advanced Excel and reporting skills. Commercially aware, analytical, and detail-oriented. Confident liaising with and challenging stakeholders where required. Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding organisation where you'll gain broad exposure to commercial management, project delivery, and strategic reporting while contributing to business growth and profitability.
Management Accountant £50,000 - £60,000 + Annual Bonus London Office Based (1 Day Working From Home) Are you a commercially minded Management Accountant looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on business performance? We are working with an exciting and growing organisation operating within a specialist, highly regulated healthcare and pharmaceutical sector. Due to continued growth and investment in its finance function, the business is looking to recruit a Management Accountant to play a key role in strengthening financial reporting, forecasting and commercial decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys looking beyond the numbers, challenging assumptions and working closely with senior stakeholders to drive business performance. The Role Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, you will take ownership of management reporting and forecasting, providing meaningful financial insight to support strategic and operational decisions. This is a varied, commercially focused position where you will have the opportunity to improve existing processes, develop reporting capabilities and help shape the finance function as the organisation continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Management Reporting Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow. Analyse actual performance against budgets and forecasts, investigating significant variances. Produce meaningful financial commentary, highlighting key business drivers and trends. Support the development of management reporting and KPI dashboards. Budgeting & Forecasting Assist with the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling financial forecasts. Support cash flow forecasting, including 13-week cash flow analysis. Develop scenario modelling to support business planning and strategic decisions. Work with budget holders to improve forecast accuracy and financial accountability. Commercial & Financial Analysis Analyse working capital, including debtor days, creditor days and inventory performance. Identify opportunities to improve cash flow, margins and overall profitability. Produce profitability analysis across products, customers and business categories. Provide financial insight to support pricing decisions and commercial negotiations. Business Partnering & Process Improvement Work closely with operational and departmental managers to improve financial understanding. Support investment appraisals and business cases. Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to senior management. Improve financial processes, reporting accuracy and automation. Help establish consistent financial reporting and management information. About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have: ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified Strong experience producing monthly management accounts. A solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. Experience preparing integrated profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts. Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capabilities. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate financial information. Confidence working with senior stakeholders and challenging commercial decisions constructively. A proactive approach with the ability to improve processes and work in a growing business environment. Desirable Experience The following would be advantageous but are not essential: Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, distribution or another regulated or stock-intensive environment. Product, customer or SKU-level profitability analysis. Multi-entity financial reporting. Experience with business intelligence tools or finance automation. Previous experience within a growing or scaling organisation. What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000. Performance-related annual bonus. Share options. 36 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays and birthday allowance. Private medical insurance. ClassPass membership. Cycle-to-work scheme. Office-based working with one day working from home each week. The opportunity to join a growing organisation and make a real contribution to its future development. Apply Now If you are a commercially focused Management Accountant looking for your next challenge, where you can influence business decisions, improve financial performance and help develop a growing finance function, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Nov 13, 2026
Full time
Management Accountant £50,000 - £60,000 + Annual Bonus London Office Based (1 Day Working From Home) Are you a commercially minded Management Accountant looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on business performance? We are working with an exciting and growing organisation operating within a specialist, highly regulated healthcare and pharmaceutical sector. Due to continued growth and investment in its finance function, the business is looking to recruit a Management Accountant to play a key role in strengthening financial reporting, forecasting and commercial decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys looking beyond the numbers, challenging assumptions and working closely with senior stakeholders to drive business performance. The Role Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, you will take ownership of management reporting and forecasting, providing meaningful financial insight to support strategic and operational decisions. This is a varied, commercially focused position where you will have the opportunity to improve existing processes, develop reporting capabilities and help shape the finance function as the organisation continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Management Reporting Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow. Analyse actual performance against budgets and forecasts, investigating significant variances. Produce meaningful financial commentary, highlighting key business drivers and trends. Support the development of management reporting and KPI dashboards. Budgeting & Forecasting Assist with the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling financial forecasts. Support cash flow forecasting, including 13-week cash flow analysis. Develop scenario modelling to support business planning and strategic decisions. Work with budget holders to improve forecast accuracy and financial accountability. Commercial & Financial Analysis Analyse working capital, including debtor days, creditor days and inventory performance. Identify opportunities to improve cash flow, margins and overall profitability. Produce profitability analysis across products, customers and business categories. Provide financial insight to support pricing decisions and commercial negotiations. Business Partnering & Process Improvement Work closely with operational and departmental managers to improve financial understanding. Support investment appraisals and business cases. Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to senior management. Improve financial processes, reporting accuracy and automation. Help establish consistent financial reporting and management information. About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have: ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified Strong experience producing monthly management accounts. A solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. Experience preparing integrated profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts. Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capabilities. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate financial information. Confidence working with senior stakeholders and challenging commercial decisions constructively. A proactive approach with the ability to improve processes and work in a growing business environment. Desirable Experience The following would be advantageous but are not essential: Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, distribution or another regulated or stock-intensive environment. Product, customer or SKU-level profitability analysis. Multi-entity financial reporting. Experience with business intelligence tools or finance automation. Previous experience within a growing or scaling organisation. What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000. Performance-related annual bonus. Share options. 36 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays and birthday allowance. Private medical insurance. ClassPass membership. Cycle-to-work scheme. Office-based working with one day working from home each week. The opportunity to join a growing organisation and make a real contribution to its future development. Apply Now If you are a commercially focused Management Accountant looking for your next challenge, where you can influence business decisions, improve financial performance and help develop a growing finance function, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Business Development Executive - Real Estate Insurance Salary £45,000 - £60,000 (Negotiable dependent on technical broking background) London / Hybrid Pavilion Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with an established and highly respected independent London property consultancy to recruit a Business Development Manager for its growing in-house Real Estate Insurance division. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing specialist insurance business with an established property client network, ambitious growth plans and significant opportunity to make your mark. The Role: This is a pure new business development position, focused on identifying opportunities and building relationships across an extensive existing property client base - ALL internal warm leads. Unlike traditional business development roles, you'll benefit from warm introductions and referrals from established teams across Property Management, Auctions, Receivership and Lettings, alongside developing your own network within the real estate sector. You'll play a key role in driving the growth of the Real Estate Insurance division, opening doors, developing relationships with property owners, landlords, investors and managing agents, meeting clients and converting opportunities into new business. With an established broking team handling the technical, quoting and placement side, you'll be able to focus on what you do best - building relationships and winning business. About You Previous experience within the insurance industry, ideally someone that gravitates towards sales and new business development Property Insurance knowledge is advantageous A natural relationship builder with excellent communication and presentation skills Commercially minded, ambitious and motivated by new business generation Confident engaging with clients, property professionals and senior stakeholders Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable developing your own pipeline A genuine desire to make an impact and contribute to the growth of a developing business Experience within Real Estate or Property Owners insurance would be advantageous but is not essential. Commercial drive, personality and the ability to build relationships are key. The Opportunity Attractive performance-related commission with significant earning potential. Access to an established property client network and warm business opportunities An existing insurance portfolio with ambitious growth plans The opportunity to play a pivotal role in growing a specialist Real Estate Insurance division Office base in Old Street, London, covering London and the Southeast. If you're an ambitious insurance professional looking to take your career in a more commercially focused direction, this is an opportunity to join a growing business where you can genuinely make your mark.
Nov 13, 2026
Full time
Business Development Executive - Real Estate Insurance Salary £45,000 - £60,000 (Negotiable dependent on technical broking background) London / Hybrid Pavilion Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with an established and highly respected independent London property consultancy to recruit a Business Development Manager for its growing in-house Real Estate Insurance division. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing specialist insurance business with an established property client network, ambitious growth plans and significant opportunity to make your mark. The Role: This is a pure new business development position, focused on identifying opportunities and building relationships across an extensive existing property client base - ALL internal warm leads. Unlike traditional business development roles, you'll benefit from warm introductions and referrals from established teams across Property Management, Auctions, Receivership and Lettings, alongside developing your own network within the real estate sector. You'll play a key role in driving the growth of the Real Estate Insurance division, opening doors, developing relationships with property owners, landlords, investors and managing agents, meeting clients and converting opportunities into new business. With an established broking team handling the technical, quoting and placement side, you'll be able to focus on what you do best - building relationships and winning business. About You Previous experience within the insurance industry, ideally someone that gravitates towards sales and new business development Property Insurance knowledge is advantageous A natural relationship builder with excellent communication and presentation skills Commercially minded, ambitious and motivated by new business generation Confident engaging with clients, property professionals and senior stakeholders Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable developing your own pipeline A genuine desire to make an impact and contribute to the growth of a developing business Experience within Real Estate or Property Owners insurance would be advantageous but is not essential. Commercial drive, personality and the ability to build relationships are key. The Opportunity Attractive performance-related commission with significant earning potential. Access to an established property client network and warm business opportunities An existing insurance portfolio with ambitious growth plans The opportunity to play a pivotal role in growing a specialist Real Estate Insurance division Office base in Old Street, London, covering London and the Southeast. If you're an ambitious insurance professional looking to take your career in a more commercially focused direction, this is an opportunity to join a growing business where you can genuinely make your mark.
Sales Ledger Assistant - 6-month FTC - Nottingham (hybrid) - £26k My client is looking for a detail-oriented Sales Ledger Assistant to join their Finance team on a contract basis for an initial 6 months. Hybrid working of 2 days per week in the office. As the new Sales Ledger Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring invoices and credit notes are processed accurately and on time, maintaining strong customer accounts, and supporting revenue assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes. Review and analyse supporting data to ensure accuracy. Perform customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Handle customer queries efficiently and professionally. Support month-end processes and reporting. About You Previous Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable or finance experience. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Confident using Excel and finance systems. Proactive, organised and keen to improve processes. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive and collaborative team. For more information, please apply today!
Nov 13, 2026
Full time
Sales Ledger Assistant - 6-month FTC - Nottingham (hybrid) - £26k My client is looking for a detail-oriented Sales Ledger Assistant to join their Finance team on a contract basis for an initial 6 months. Hybrid working of 2 days per week in the office. As the new Sales Ledger Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring invoices and credit notes are processed accurately and on time, maintaining strong customer accounts, and supporting revenue assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes. Review and analyse supporting data to ensure accuracy. Perform customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Handle customer queries efficiently and professionally. Support month-end processes and reporting. About You Previous Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable or finance experience. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Confident using Excel and finance systems. Proactive, organised and keen to improve processes. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive and collaborative team. For more information, please apply today!
Claims Management Executive/Advocate - Gloabl Brokerage South East - multiple office locations available (Surrey/East Anglia/Berkshire) Up to £62,000 + bonus Pavilion Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a top 5, leading global insurance and risk management organisation to recruit a Claims Management Executive. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected international business, working with major corporate clients and an experienced, collaborative claims team. Offering exposure to complex claims portfolios, genuine career progression and opportunities to broaden your experience, this is an exciting role for an experienced claims professional looking to take their career in a more consultative direction. The Role This is a client-facing claims advocacy position, representing clients' interests with insurers rather than managing claims on a day-to-day basis. Lead claims review meetings with clients and insurers Analyse claims data, identify trends and highlight areas for improvement Present claims insights and recommendations to senior client stakeholders Work closely with client management teams and risk managers Support clients with claims strategy and risk improvement initiatives Deliver additional services including claims training, auditing and client workshops About You Experience within a commercial insurance claims environment, ideally gained within a leading insurance broker Good technical knowledge across motor, employers' liability, public liability, products liability and property claims Confident leading client meetings and presenting to senior stakeholders Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills Able to manage multiple client relationships and work independently A consultative approach with the ability to turn claims data into meaningful client recommendations The Opportunity Hybrid working, with flexibility across Redhill, Reading or Chelmsford Join an established national team of claims specialists Excellent career development, including a clear pathway into senior positions - optional Access to wider internal career opportunities across the business A supportive and collaborative working culture with opportunities to develop additional specialist skills
Nov 12, 2026
Full time
Claims Management Executive/Advocate - Gloabl Brokerage South East - multiple office locations available (Surrey/East Anglia/Berkshire) Up to £62,000 + bonus Pavilion Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a top 5, leading global insurance and risk management organisation to recruit a Claims Management Executive. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected international business, working with major corporate clients and an experienced, collaborative claims team. Offering exposure to complex claims portfolios, genuine career progression and opportunities to broaden your experience, this is an exciting role for an experienced claims professional looking to take their career in a more consultative direction. The Role This is a client-facing claims advocacy position, representing clients' interests with insurers rather than managing claims on a day-to-day basis. Lead claims review meetings with clients and insurers Analyse claims data, identify trends and highlight areas for improvement Present claims insights and recommendations to senior client stakeholders Work closely with client management teams and risk managers Support clients with claims strategy and risk improvement initiatives Deliver additional services including claims training, auditing and client workshops About You Experience within a commercial insurance claims environment, ideally gained within a leading insurance broker Good technical knowledge across motor, employers' liability, public liability, products liability and property claims Confident leading client meetings and presenting to senior stakeholders Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills Able to manage multiple client relationships and work independently A consultative approach with the ability to turn claims data into meaningful client recommendations The Opportunity Hybrid working, with flexibility across Redhill, Reading or Chelmsford Join an established national team of claims specialists Excellent career development, including a clear pathway into senior positions - optional Access to wider internal career opportunities across the business A supportive and collaborative working culture with opportunities to develop additional specialist skills
Head of Finance Location: London/Brighton Salary: £75,000 2 days per week - £150/180k pro rata Are you a commercially minded finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing international business? We're exclusively partnering with an ambitious, founder-led consumer business operating across the UK and Europe to recruit a Head of Finance. This is a high-profile leadership role where you'll work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, helping shape business strategy while leading an established finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys influencing decisions, partnering with stakeholders across the business and driving commercial performance, rather than simply producing the numbers. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of the finance function across multiple European entities, leading financial planning, reporting, commercial analysis and strategic decision making. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with senior leadership to drive commercial performance and profitability. Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across multiple entities. Producing insightful board reporting, KPIs and financial analysis. Overseeing statutory accounts, audits, tax compliance and financial controls. Driving systems, ERP and reporting improvements. Managing cashflow and supporting investment decisions. Leading, mentoring and developing an established finance team. Building strong relationships across manufacturing, supply chain and operational teams throughout Europe. About You You'll be an ambitious qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong commercial instincts and experience operating in a senior finance leadership position. You'll ideally bring: 10+ years' post-qualified experience. Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, Head of Finance or Senior FP&A professional. Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience. Multi-entity reporting experience. Excellent forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling skills. Experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders. A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to operate strategically and operationally. Experience within manufacturing, retail, consumer products or another product-led environment would be highly advantageous, as would exposure to international businesses, ERP implementations and finance transformation projects. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a growing international business at an exciting stage of its journey. You'll enjoy genuine influence over business decisions, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the future of the finance function while developing your own career. If you're looking for a commercially focused Head of Finance opportunity where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance Location: London/Brighton Salary: £75,000 2 days per week - £150/180k pro rata Are you a commercially minded finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing international business? We're exclusively partnering with an ambitious, founder-led consumer business operating across the UK and Europe to recruit a Head of Finance. This is a high-profile leadership role where you'll work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, helping shape business strategy while leading an established finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys influencing decisions, partnering with stakeholders across the business and driving commercial performance, rather than simply producing the numbers. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of the finance function across multiple European entities, leading financial planning, reporting, commercial analysis and strategic decision making. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with senior leadership to drive commercial performance and profitability. Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across multiple entities. Producing insightful board reporting, KPIs and financial analysis. Overseeing statutory accounts, audits, tax compliance and financial controls. Driving systems, ERP and reporting improvements. Managing cashflow and supporting investment decisions. Leading, mentoring and developing an established finance team. Building strong relationships across manufacturing, supply chain and operational teams throughout Europe. About You You'll be an ambitious qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong commercial instincts and experience operating in a senior finance leadership position. You'll ideally bring: 10+ years' post-qualified experience. Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, Head of Finance or Senior FP&A professional. Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience. Multi-entity reporting experience. Excellent forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling skills. Experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders. A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to operate strategically and operationally. Experience within manufacturing, retail, consumer products or another product-led environment would be highly advantageous, as would exposure to international businesses, ERP implementations and finance transformation projects. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a growing international business at an exciting stage of its journey. You'll enjoy genuine influence over business decisions, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the future of the finance function while developing your own career. If you're looking for a commercially focused Head of Finance opportunity where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Pavilion Recruitment Solutions
Burgess Hill, Sussex
Finance Business Partner Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Working pattern: Hybrid We are currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join a growing engineering focused organisation based in Burgess Hill. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to work closely with senior engineering and operations teams, providing high quality financial analysis, insight and support to help drive effective decision making and sustainable business growth. The Role As Finance Business Partner, you will act as a key finance partner to the engineering functions. You will provide financial insight, challenge and analysis while supporting forecasting, budgeting, financial control and wider business improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities will include: Delivering monthly financial results and variance analysis. Leading monthly forecasting for project expenditure. Supporting the annual budgeting and target setting process. Providing clear and commercially focused financial analysis to support operational decision making. Supporting business reviews with internal stakeholders. Developing financial agility plans to help manage changing demand and protect profitability. Providing analysis on expenditure, capital expenditure and headcount. Ensuring compliance with financial controls, processes and governance requirements. Preparing and submitting monthly financial reports. Supporting and coordinating internal and external audits, ensuring any issues are resolved sustainably. Contributing to finance systems improvements and month end process optimisation. Supporting wider finance initiatives, including investment reporting and acquisition accounting. Coaching and developing colleagues across finance and engineering teams. Promoting a strong culture of health, safety and wellbeing. About You We are looking for someone who can combine strong financial expertise with excellent commercial and interpersonal skills. You will ideally have: Part qualified or qualified accountant status, such as ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent. At least two years' relevant financial experience. Strong experience in financial analysis, forecasting and business partnering. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to a range of audiences. Strong systems skills and experience delivering finance reporting or business intelligence solutions. A proactive, innovative and customer focused approach. The ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across finance, engineering and the wider business. You don't need to meet every requirement to apply. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience who can demonstrate the skills and potential to succeed in the role. What's on Offer? Hybrid working with a combination of remote and office based working. A culture built around trust and accountability. Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities. Training and professional development support. The opportunity to work within an innovative, engineering led environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. A strong focus on employee health and wellbeing. Location The role is based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, with a hybrid working arrangement allowing you to split your time between home and the office.
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
Finance Business Partner Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Working pattern: Hybrid We are currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join a growing engineering focused organisation based in Burgess Hill. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to work closely with senior engineering and operations teams, providing high quality financial analysis, insight and support to help drive effective decision making and sustainable business growth. The Role As Finance Business Partner, you will act as a key finance partner to the engineering functions. You will provide financial insight, challenge and analysis while supporting forecasting, budgeting, financial control and wider business improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities will include: Delivering monthly financial results and variance analysis. Leading monthly forecasting for project expenditure. Supporting the annual budgeting and target setting process. Providing clear and commercially focused financial analysis to support operational decision making. Supporting business reviews with internal stakeholders. Developing financial agility plans to help manage changing demand and protect profitability. Providing analysis on expenditure, capital expenditure and headcount. Ensuring compliance with financial controls, processes and governance requirements. Preparing and submitting monthly financial reports. Supporting and coordinating internal and external audits, ensuring any issues are resolved sustainably. Contributing to finance systems improvements and month end process optimisation. Supporting wider finance initiatives, including investment reporting and acquisition accounting. Coaching and developing colleagues across finance and engineering teams. Promoting a strong culture of health, safety and wellbeing. About You We are looking for someone who can combine strong financial expertise with excellent commercial and interpersonal skills. You will ideally have: Part qualified or qualified accountant status, such as ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent. At least two years' relevant financial experience. Strong experience in financial analysis, forecasting and business partnering. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to a range of audiences. Strong systems skills and experience delivering finance reporting or business intelligence solutions. A proactive, innovative and customer focused approach. The ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across finance, engineering and the wider business. You don't need to meet every requirement to apply. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience who can demonstrate the skills and potential to succeed in the role. What's on Offer? Hybrid working with a combination of remote and office based working. A culture built around trust and accountability. Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities. Training and professional development support. The opportunity to work within an innovative, engineering led environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. A strong focus on employee health and wellbeing. Location The role is based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, with a hybrid working arrangement allowing you to split your time between home and the office.
Head of Finance Location: London/Brighton Salary: £75,000 2 days per week - £150/180k pro rata Are you a commercially minded finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing international business? We're exclusively partnering with an ambitious, founder-led consumer business operating across the UK and Europe to recruit a Head of Finance. This is a high-profile leadership role where you'll work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, helping shape business strategy while leading an established finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys influencing decisions, partnering with stakeholders across the business and driving commercial performance, rather than simply producing the numbers. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of the finance function across multiple European entities, leading financial planning, reporting, commercial analysis and strategic decision making. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with senior leadership to drive commercial performance and profitability. Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across multiple entities. Producing insightful board reporting, KPIs and financial analysis. Overseeing statutory accounts, audits, tax compliance and financial controls. Driving systems, ERP and reporting improvements. Managing cashflow and supporting investment decisions. Leading, mentoring and developing an established finance team. Building strong relationships across manufacturing, supply chain and operational teams throughout Europe. About You You'll be an ambitious qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong commercial instincts and experience operating in a senior finance leadership position. You'll ideally bring: 10+ years' post-qualified experience. Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, Head of Finance or Senior FP&A professional. Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience. Multi-entity reporting experience. Excellent forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling skills. Experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders. A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to operate strategically and operationally. Experience within manufacturing, retail, consumer products or another product-led environment would be highly advantageous, as would exposure to international businesses, ERP implementations and finance transformation projects. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a growing international business at an exciting stage of its journey. You'll enjoy genuine influence over business decisions, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the future of the finance function while developing your own career. If you're looking for a commercially focused Head of Finance opportunity where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance Location: London/Brighton Salary: £75,000 2 days per week - £150/180k pro rata Are you a commercially minded finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing international business? We're exclusively partnering with an ambitious, founder-led consumer business operating across the UK and Europe to recruit a Head of Finance. This is a high-profile leadership role where you'll work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, helping shape business strategy while leading an established finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys influencing decisions, partnering with stakeholders across the business and driving commercial performance, rather than simply producing the numbers. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of the finance function across multiple European entities, leading financial planning, reporting, commercial analysis and strategic decision making. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with senior leadership to drive commercial performance and profitability. Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across multiple entities. Producing insightful board reporting, KPIs and financial analysis. Overseeing statutory accounts, audits, tax compliance and financial controls. Driving systems, ERP and reporting improvements. Managing cashflow and supporting investment decisions. Leading, mentoring and developing an established finance team. Building strong relationships across manufacturing, supply chain and operational teams throughout Europe. About You You'll be an ambitious qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong commercial instincts and experience operating in a senior finance leadership position. You'll ideally bring: 10+ years' post-qualified experience. Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, Head of Finance or Senior FP&A professional. Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience. Multi-entity reporting experience. Excellent forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling skills. Experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders. A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to operate strategically and operationally. Experience within manufacturing, retail, consumer products or another product-led environment would be highly advantageous, as would exposure to international businesses, ERP implementations and finance transformation projects. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a growing international business at an exciting stage of its journey. You'll enjoy genuine influence over business decisions, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the future of the finance function while developing your own career. If you're looking for a commercially focused Head of Finance opportunity where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Financial Controller Location: London Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 Industry: Beauty & Retail About the company We are partnering with a fast growing beauty brand with a loyal customer base, a strong online presence and an expanding retail footprint. Combining innovation, customer experience and premium products, they are on an exciting growth journey and looking for an ambitious Financial Controller to help drive the next phase of our success. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial control whilst providing commercial insight to support strategic decision making. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on finance leader who thrives in a fast paced retail environment and enjoys partnering with teams across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead all aspects of financial control, reporting and compliance. Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Prepare monthly management accounts, board packs and KPI reporting. Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management. Drive improvements in financial processes, controls and systems. Partner with commercial, retail, e-commerce and operations teams to improve profitability and performance. Monitor inventory, stock movements, shrinkage and gross margins. Manage audits, statutory accounts, VAT and tax compliance. Lead, develop and mentor the finance team. Support funding, growth initiatives and strategic projects as the business scales. About You ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior finance professional. Retail, beauty, consumer goods or e-commerce sector experience preferred. Strong understanding of stock accounting and inventory management. Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into business insights. Experience improving systems, processes and financial controls. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems. What You'll Get Opportunity to join a high-growth beauty brand at an exciting stage of development. Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making. Career progression potential as the business continues to scale. Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. Flexible working and a positive, collaborative culture. Why Join Them? This is more than a traditional Financial Controller role. You'll be a key part of the leadership team, helping shape the future of a dynamic beauty business whilst building a best in class finance function that supports continued growth and innovation.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller Location: London Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 Industry: Beauty & Retail About the company We are partnering with a fast growing beauty brand with a loyal customer base, a strong online presence and an expanding retail footprint. Combining innovation, customer experience and premium products, they are on an exciting growth journey and looking for an ambitious Financial Controller to help drive the next phase of our success. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial control whilst providing commercial insight to support strategic decision making. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on finance leader who thrives in a fast paced retail environment and enjoys partnering with teams across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead all aspects of financial control, reporting and compliance. Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Prepare monthly management accounts, board packs and KPI reporting. Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management. Drive improvements in financial processes, controls and systems. Partner with commercial, retail, e-commerce and operations teams to improve profitability and performance. Monitor inventory, stock movements, shrinkage and gross margins. Manage audits, statutory accounts, VAT and tax compliance. Lead, develop and mentor the finance team. Support funding, growth initiatives and strategic projects as the business scales. About You ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior finance professional. Retail, beauty, consumer goods or e-commerce sector experience preferred. Strong understanding of stock accounting and inventory management. Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into business insights. Experience improving systems, processes and financial controls. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems. What You'll Get Opportunity to join a high-growth beauty brand at an exciting stage of development. Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making. Career progression potential as the business continues to scale. Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. Flexible working and a positive, collaborative culture. Why Join Them? This is more than a traditional Financial Controller role. You'll be a key part of the leadership team, helping shape the future of a dynamic beauty business whilst building a best in class finance function that supports continued growth and innovation.
Payroll Specialist - Interim - London (hybrid) We are seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Specialist to provide temporary cover for the end-to-end monthly payroll operations across four client entities (three UK and one Ireland-based business), supporting approximately 450 employees. Key responsibilities Manage the outsourced provider: send the monthly payroll data, answer their queries, carry out and review payroll calculations, and challenge or reject incorrect drafts. Work with the client's People Operations team to review and advise on the monthly HR data from Sage. Do the manual calculations, including maternity, paternity, sick pay, leavers and pensions. Check the provider's draft payrolls, get each one approved by the entity's Financial Controller, and close it with the provider. Essential experience Hands-on, end-to-end payroll experience, with the technical knowledge to spot calculation errors. Experience working with an outsourced payroll provider. Strong Excel skills. Desirable UK and Ireland payroll experience. Knowledge of share-based payments and statutory payments.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Payroll Specialist - Interim - London (hybrid) We are seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Specialist to provide temporary cover for the end-to-end monthly payroll operations across four client entities (three UK and one Ireland-based business), supporting approximately 450 employees. Key responsibilities Manage the outsourced provider: send the monthly payroll data, answer their queries, carry out and review payroll calculations, and challenge or reject incorrect drafts. Work with the client's People Operations team to review and advise on the monthly HR data from Sage. Do the manual calculations, including maternity, paternity, sick pay, leavers and pensions. Check the provider's draft payrolls, get each one approved by the entity's Financial Controller, and close it with the provider. Essential experience Hands-on, end-to-end payroll experience, with the technical knowledge to spot calculation errors. Experience working with an outsourced payroll provider. Strong Excel skills. Desirable UK and Ireland payroll experience. Knowledge of share-based payments and statutory payments.
I'm partnering with an established and growing professional services organisation on a newly created Finance Manager position. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where finance plays a key role in supporting business growth, driving performance and shaping strategic decisions. The successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, leading financial reporting, management accounts, financial controls, budgeting and forecasting, while helping to drive continued improvements across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports, MI and variance analysis Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and support year end, statutory and audit reporting Support annual budgeting, business planning, rolling forecasts and scenario modelling Provide financial insight to support commercial decisions, pricing, fee proposals and profitability across clients, projects and service lines Maintain financial controls, overseeing reconciliations, cash flow, debtor management and billing Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, VAT, payroll and regulatory requirements Drive improvements in finance systems, processes and reporting, reducing manual intervention and increasing efficiency and accuracy About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience within financial services, ideally in an SME environment Strong track record of producing monthly management accounts and financial reports Sound knowledge of UK GAAP, statutory reporting and financial compliance Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning Experience with Xero is highly advantageous
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
I'm partnering with an established and growing professional services organisation on a newly created Finance Manager position. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where finance plays a key role in supporting business growth, driving performance and shaping strategic decisions. The successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, leading financial reporting, management accounts, financial controls, budgeting and forecasting, while helping to drive continued improvements across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports, MI and variance analysis Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and support year end, statutory and audit reporting Support annual budgeting, business planning, rolling forecasts and scenario modelling Provide financial insight to support commercial decisions, pricing, fee proposals and profitability across clients, projects and service lines Maintain financial controls, overseeing reconciliations, cash flow, debtor management and billing Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, VAT, payroll and regulatory requirements Drive improvements in finance systems, processes and reporting, reducing manual intervention and increasing efficiency and accuracy About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience within financial services, ideally in an SME environment Strong track record of producing monthly management accounts and financial reports Sound knowledge of UK GAAP, statutory reporting and financial compliance Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning Experience with Xero is highly advantageous
We are supporting a small boutique Brokerage who are located in the heart of the City, in the hiring of a Commercial SME Account Handler. You'll manage your own renewal book while providing day-to-day support to Senior Handlers and their Mid Market level clients. In addition you will also assume responsoibility in providing the business with claims support. This is primarily a desk-based role, with opportunities to shadow senior colleagues at client meetings as part of your ongoing development. The Role As Commercial Account Handler, you'll be responsible for managing your own portfolio of SME commercial clients from renewal through to ongoing servicing, ensuring every client receives a first-class service. Key responsibilities include: Managing approximately 30-50 renewals per month from cradle to grave Handling a range of commercial classes including Commercial Combined, Trades, Contractors, Landlords, Property Packages, Pubs & Restaurants, Liability, Fleet, Professional Indemnity and Cyber Processing mid-term adjustments (MTAs) Servicing existing clients and responding to new business enquiries Proactively contacting every client throughout the renewal process to deliver an outstanding customer experience Preparing manual market presentations where required Supporting one of the Directors with day-to-day administrative duties Working with a wide panel of insurers to secure the best outcomes for clients Approximately 90% of the portfolio is placed via Acturis and e-trade, with around 10% requiring manual market presentations Claims processing About You 12+ experience within an SME commercial broking environment Experience handling multiple commercial insurance covers Previous experience using Acturis The confidence and technical ability to manage renewals independently from start to finish Excellent communication and client relationship skills Strong attention to detail and organisational ability A reliable, proactive and team-focused approach If you're looking to join a brokerage where you'll be trusted to manage your own portfolio, work alongside experienced professionals and continue developing your commercial insurance career within a supportive environment, I'd love to hear from you.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
We are supporting a small boutique Brokerage who are located in the heart of the City, in the hiring of a Commercial SME Account Handler. You'll manage your own renewal book while providing day-to-day support to Senior Handlers and their Mid Market level clients. In addition you will also assume responsoibility in providing the business with claims support. This is primarily a desk-based role, with opportunities to shadow senior colleagues at client meetings as part of your ongoing development. The Role As Commercial Account Handler, you'll be responsible for managing your own portfolio of SME commercial clients from renewal through to ongoing servicing, ensuring every client receives a first-class service. Key responsibilities include: Managing approximately 30-50 renewals per month from cradle to grave Handling a range of commercial classes including Commercial Combined, Trades, Contractors, Landlords, Property Packages, Pubs & Restaurants, Liability, Fleet, Professional Indemnity and Cyber Processing mid-term adjustments (MTAs) Servicing existing clients and responding to new business enquiries Proactively contacting every client throughout the renewal process to deliver an outstanding customer experience Preparing manual market presentations where required Supporting one of the Directors with day-to-day administrative duties Working with a wide panel of insurers to secure the best outcomes for clients Approximately 90% of the portfolio is placed via Acturis and e-trade, with around 10% requiring manual market presentations Claims processing About You 12+ experience within an SME commercial broking environment Experience handling multiple commercial insurance covers Previous experience using Acturis The confidence and technical ability to manage renewals independently from start to finish Excellent communication and client relationship skills Strong attention to detail and organisational ability A reliable, proactive and team-focused approach If you're looking to join a brokerage where you'll be trusted to manage your own portfolio, work alongside experienced professionals and continue developing your commercial insurance career within a supportive environment, I'd love to hear from you.
