SAP Test Analyst - Hybrid SuccessFactors & S/4HANA Public Cloud Location: Fully Remote (Manchester once a month) Contract Length : 3 months initial 350 a day (Inside IR35) Project Context We are delivering a large-scale SAP-enabled transformation involving the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors. The programme will modernise the core HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll capabilities to improve service delivery.As part of the internal test team, we are seeking an experienced SAP Test Analyst to work across both S/4HANA Public Cloud and SuccessFactors modules, with a strong focus on end-to-end process validation testing. This is for the UAT test phase. Role Overview You will be responsible for creating test scripts for business processes that span across HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll. The role requires strong experience in S4 deliveries, as well as the ability to understand the requirements of local government organisations.You will work closely with the SAP Test Manager, Business SMEs, SAP implementation partner, and council stakeholders to ensure the solution is fully tested and fit for purpose. Essential Skills and Experience Experience testing across SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors environments. Any Public cloud is a desirable. Good understanding of local authority business processes, including HR/payroll and finance/procurement/accounts payable. Practical experience with end-to-end testing of integrated SAP landscapes. Proven ability to write S4 HANA test scripts - preferably for local government structures and processes. Strong experience in defect management and test lifecycle documentation. Understanding of data in SAP S4 deliveries - including master data and finance life cycle Desirable Skills Experience testing SuccessFactors to S/4HANA Public Cloud integrations. Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM (CALM), SAP Solution Manager, or equivalent test management tools. ISTQB or equivalent testing qualification. Experience delivering testing in a public sector transformation programme. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Feb 28, 2026
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SAP Test Analyst - Hybrid SuccessFactors & S/4HANA Public Cloud Location: Fully Remote (Manchester once a month) Contract Length : 3 months initial 350 a day (Inside IR35) Project Context We are delivering a large-scale SAP-enabled transformation involving the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors. The programme will modernise the core HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll capabilities to improve service delivery.As part of the internal test team, we are seeking an experienced SAP Test Analyst to work across both S/4HANA Public Cloud and SuccessFactors modules, with a strong focus on end-to-end process validation testing. This is for the UAT test phase. Role Overview You will be responsible for creating test scripts for business processes that span across HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll. The role requires strong experience in S4 deliveries, as well as the ability to understand the requirements of local government organisations.You will work closely with the SAP Test Manager, Business SMEs, SAP implementation partner, and council stakeholders to ensure the solution is fully tested and fit for purpose. Essential Skills and Experience Experience testing across SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors environments. Any Public cloud is a desirable. Good understanding of local authority business processes, including HR/payroll and finance/procurement/accounts payable. Practical experience with end-to-end testing of integrated SAP landscapes. Proven ability to write S4 HANA test scripts - preferably for local government structures and processes. Strong experience in defect management and test lifecycle documentation. Understanding of data in SAP S4 deliveries - including master data and finance life cycle Desirable Skills Experience testing SuccessFactors to S/4HANA Public Cloud integrations. Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM (CALM), SAP Solution Manager, or equivalent test management tools. ISTQB or equivalent testing qualification. Experience delivering testing in a public sector transformation programme. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi's Export & Agency Finance team. By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Team/Role Overview: Trade and Working Capital Solutions ("TWCS") is a market leading, award-winning provider of cash management, cards, and trade solutions to financial institutions, public sector, and corporate clients around the world. With a global network spanning 100+ countries, we are uniquely positioned to service clients with complex local and cross-border interests, offering integrated reporting and management. One of the key divisions of TWCS is the Export & Agency Finance ("EAF") team. EAF arranges short, medium, and long-term structured financings with the support of Official Agencies, including export credit agencies ("ECAs"), development finance institutions (DFIs), and multilateral development banks (MDBs) for Citi's Banking and Commercial Banking client base. Operating as a global platform, EAF structures, arranges, underwrites, syndicates, and lends bespoke debt financings. These financings mitigate risk through credit and political risk support from Official Agencies, and/or provide access to their funding, lending, or interest support programs. EAF is executing a growth plan aimed at significantly increasing the volume of transactions originated and executed annually. To support this growth, EAF is establishing a new front-office Environmental & Social Specialist function, which will support the global team by analyzing the environmental and social aspects of EAF-financed projects, ensuring alignment with relevant international E&S standards, Citi's E&S policies, and Official Agency standards. The new role will coordinate closely with Citi's Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) team, an independent entity responsible for ultimately approving the E&S risk profiles for each deal. Beyond new transactions, the role will oversee E&S issues arising from the existing portfolio, ensuring ongoing compliance with Citi's E&S policies and Official Agency requirements. The role will track and manage the E&S workstreams pre-mandate, during due diligence and during monitoring. The role will report to the Global Head of EAF and is for a Senior Vice President level candidate, based out of London. What you'll do: Lead and manage all Environmental & Social (E&S) requirements across the global EAF pipeline. Collaborate directly with the EAF front office team throughout the transaction lifecycle to conduct E&S reviews, ensuring adherence to World Bank and IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, Citi's E&S policies, and OECD Common Approaches (as utilized by ECAs). Identify and mitigate E&S risks within projects. This involves direct engagement with all relevant transaction stakeholders, including the Citi ESRM team, E&S consultants, borrowers, exporters, Official Agencies, and legal counsel. The role requires travel for site visits and providing ongoing monitoring services post-financial close. Act as the primary EAF contact with independent E&S consultants, including i) creating the Scope of Works for the appointment of E&S consultants, ii) overseeing the hiring process, iii) monitoring workload and timelines and iv) managing the consultant throughout the transaction lifecycle. Coordinate all activities with Citi's ESRM team to ensure optimal resource allocation and prioritization across both the new deal pipeline and existing portfolio management. Core Responsibilities: Implement strategy: Develop and implement strategies and processes for tracking and monitoring E&S requirements across: i) the global EAF pipeline of new transactions, and ii) the existing EAF loan portfolio. Coordinate with Citi's ESRM team: Coordinate all activities and resource allocation with the ESRM team on an ongoing basis to ensure effective coverage of all E&S issues pertinent to the EAF business. Manage E&S due diligence: Conduct E&S due diligence for complex EAF transactions across diverse geographies and sectors, including Public Sector, Metals & Mining, Shipping & Transportation, Power, Oil & Gas, Telecom, Infrastructure, Financial Institutions, Aviation and Defence. E&S Monitoring: Support the ESRM team in tracking and management of closed EAF transactions that require ongoing monitoring throughout the life of financing arrangements. This includes managing schedule of deal monitoring reports, review of Lender notifications/incident reports, feedback to E&S Consultants and Clients and engaging with other finance parties as needed. Risk Assessment: Review E&S risks against relevant international and local environmental standards, Citi's policies, and the OECD Common Approaches to the Environment. Provide Advice: Advise deal teams and clients on E&S risks and identify potential mitigants. Ensure any E&S issues emerging on existing transactions are promptly addressed with appropriate front office, middle office, and second line of defence colleagues to ensure loans remain compliant with Citi's policies and the requirements of the Official Agencies. Client Engagement: Attend client pitches, kick-off meetings, workshops, and site visits as necessary to support the origination, analysis, and arranging of new deals. Manage EAF's relationship with E&S consultants: Oversee the appointment and management of independent E&S consultants. Support revenue targets: Contribute to the delivery of the EAF annual revenue targets by supporting the front office team in pipeline execution. Minimize losses: Minimize losses on the existing portfolio by ensuring compliance of all existing loans with the policies and guarantee requirements of the Official Agencies. Stakeholder engagement: Proactively engage with all relevant internal and external stakeholders. This client-facing role involves direct interaction with borrowers, exporters, third-party E&S consultants, legal counsel, and E&S teams at Official Agencies. What we'll need from you: Demonstrated deep understanding of Export & Agency Finance, including extensive experience with Export Credit Agencies, Development Finance Institutions, and/or Multilateral Agencies. Strong E&S technical knowledge with a proven track record of identifying and analysing E&S risks for projects. An in-depth understanding of the World Bank and IFC Performance Standards, the Equator Principles, and the OECD Recommendation on Common Approaches for Officially Supported Export Credits and Environmental Social Due Diligence is essential. Comprehensive knowledge of Green Loan Principles, Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles, Social Loan Principles, relevant regulatory taxonomies, and Financed Emissions frameworks. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to manage external consultants. Highly collaborative team player with the ability to integrate seamlessly into a dynamic, rapidly growing, and fast-paced global business environment. Background in environmental and social consulting, environmental science/studies/policy as well as human rights expertise very helpful. What we can offer you: We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well, and save well. By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure A discretionary annual performance-related bonus Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resources Alongside these benefits, Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. Job Family Group: Project and Program Management Job Family: Program Management Time Type: Full time Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi's Export & Agency Finance team. By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Team/Role Overview: Trade and Working Capital Solutions ("TWCS") is a market leading, award-winning provider of cash management, cards, and trade solutions to financial institutions, public sector, and corporate clients around the world. With a global network spanning 100+ countries, we are uniquely positioned to service clients with complex local and cross-border interests, offering integrated reporting and management. One of the key divisions of TWCS is the Export & Agency Finance ("EAF") team. EAF arranges short, medium, and long-term structured financings with the support of Official Agencies, including export credit agencies ("ECAs"), development finance institutions (DFIs), and multilateral development banks (MDBs) for Citi's Banking and Commercial Banking client base. Operating as a global platform, EAF structures, arranges, underwrites, syndicates, and lends bespoke debt financings. These financings mitigate risk through credit and political risk support from Official Agencies, and/or provide access to their funding, lending, or interest support programs. EAF is executing a growth plan aimed at significantly increasing the volume of transactions originated and executed annually. To support this growth, EAF is establishing a new front-office Environmental & Social Specialist function, which will support the global team by analyzing the environmental and social aspects of EAF-financed projects, ensuring alignment with relevant international E&S standards, Citi's E&S policies, and Official Agency standards. The new role will coordinate closely with Citi's Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) team, an independent entity responsible for ultimately approving the E&S risk profiles for each deal. Beyond new transactions, the role will oversee E&S issues arising from the existing portfolio, ensuring ongoing compliance with Citi's E&S policies and Official Agency requirements. The role will track and manage the E&S workstreams pre-mandate, during due diligence and during monitoring. The role will report to the Global Head of EAF and is for a Senior Vice President level candidate, based out of London. What you'll do: Lead and manage all Environmental & Social (E&S) requirements across the global EAF pipeline. Collaborate directly with the EAF front office team throughout the transaction lifecycle to conduct E&S reviews, ensuring adherence to World Bank and IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, Citi's E&S policies, and OECD Common Approaches (as utilized by ECAs). Identify and mitigate E&S risks within projects. This involves direct engagement with all relevant transaction stakeholders, including the Citi ESRM team, E&S consultants, borrowers, exporters, Official Agencies, and legal counsel. The role requires travel for site visits and providing ongoing monitoring services post-financial close. Act as the primary EAF contact with independent E&S consultants, including i) creating the Scope of Works for the appointment of E&S consultants, ii) overseeing the hiring process, iii) monitoring workload and timelines and iv) managing the consultant throughout the transaction lifecycle. Coordinate all activities with Citi's ESRM team to ensure optimal resource allocation and prioritization across both the new deal pipeline and existing portfolio management. Core Responsibilities: Implement strategy: Develop and implement strategies and processes for tracking and monitoring E&S requirements across: i) the global EAF pipeline of new transactions, and ii) the existing EAF loan portfolio. Coordinate with Citi's ESRM team: Coordinate all activities and resource allocation with the ESRM team on an ongoing basis to ensure effective coverage of all E&S issues pertinent to the EAF business. Manage E&S due diligence: Conduct E&S due diligence for complex EAF transactions across diverse geographies and sectors, including Public Sector, Metals & Mining, Shipping & Transportation, Power, Oil & Gas, Telecom, Infrastructure, Financial Institutions, Aviation and Defence. E&S Monitoring: Support the ESRM team in tracking and management of closed EAF transactions that require ongoing monitoring throughout the life of financing arrangements. This includes managing schedule of deal monitoring reports, review of Lender notifications/incident reports, feedback to E&S Consultants and Clients and engaging with other finance parties as needed. Risk Assessment: Review E&S risks against relevant international and local environmental standards, Citi's policies, and the OECD Common Approaches to the Environment. Provide Advice: Advise deal teams and clients on E&S risks and identify potential mitigants. Ensure any E&S issues emerging on existing transactions are promptly addressed with appropriate front office, middle office, and second line of defence colleagues to ensure loans remain compliant with Citi's policies and the requirements of the Official Agencies. Client Engagement: Attend client pitches, kick-off meetings, workshops, and site visits as necessary to support the origination, analysis, and arranging of new deals. Manage EAF's relationship with E&S consultants: Oversee the appointment and management of independent E&S consultants. Support revenue targets: Contribute to the delivery of the EAF annual revenue targets by supporting the front office team in pipeline execution. Minimize losses: Minimize losses on the existing portfolio by ensuring compliance of all existing loans with the policies and guarantee requirements of the Official Agencies. Stakeholder engagement: Proactively engage with all relevant internal and external stakeholders. This client-facing role involves direct interaction with borrowers, exporters, third-party E&S consultants, legal counsel, and E&S teams at Official Agencies. What we'll need from you: Demonstrated deep understanding of Export & Agency Finance, including extensive experience with Export Credit Agencies, Development Finance Institutions, and/or Multilateral Agencies. Strong E&S technical knowledge with a proven track record of identifying and analysing E&S risks for projects. An in-depth understanding of the World Bank and IFC Performance Standards, the Equator Principles, and the OECD Recommendation on Common Approaches for Officially Supported Export Credits and Environmental Social Due Diligence is essential. Comprehensive knowledge of Green Loan Principles, Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles, Social Loan Principles, relevant regulatory taxonomies, and Financed Emissions frameworks. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to manage external consultants. Highly collaborative team player with the ability to integrate seamlessly into a dynamic, rapidly growing, and fast-paced global business environment. Background in environmental and social consulting, environmental science/studies/policy as well as human rights expertise very helpful. What we can offer you: We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well, and save well. By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure A discretionary annual performance-related bonus Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resources Alongside these benefits, Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. Job Family Group: Project and Program Management Job Family: Program Management Time Type: Full time Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
We're growing and want you to be a part of our journey. Senior Account Executive - Employee Benefits This rolewill be responsible for driving growth within our Employee Benefits business. Identifying andconverting new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships and working with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions to prospective clients. Role & Responsibilities Develop and execute a business development strategy to meet new business revenue targets. Identify, approach, and build relationships with key decision-makers (HR, Finance, Procurement, C-suite) in target organisations. Understand prospective clients' needs and feed into sub-proposition teams to help design and build compelling propositions. Lead the end to end sales process - prospecting, pitching, proposal writing, pricing discussions, contracting and closing deals. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes affecting the employee benefits landscape. Work closely with marketing to shape campaigns and events that generate qualified leads. Collaborate closely with other internal teams to maximise opportunity creation and win rates. Key Skills & Experience Experience in successfully originating a pipeline of sales opportunities in the mid-corporate and large corporate space. Experience in successfully converting sales opportunities. Experience in relationship building and networking with prospective clients. Knowledge and technical awareness of a range of employee benefits-related products and services would be advantageous, but not a pre-requisite. Knowledge of employee benefits market trends within the UK would be advantageous, but not a pre-requisite. Ability to be consultative and pragmatic in assessing client needs and developing a proposal to address those needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to distil technical language (industry jargon) for non-experts (clients and colleagues). Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other - building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients. Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society. Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger. People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio's expertise and it is people's lives that we affect through our advice. What we offer you Isio is a people business, and we're committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that'll be available to you will enable you to do this. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer here Isio - Careers & Benefits. About Isio Isio was 'born' in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK's Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry-leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience. Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward-thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us - valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private. At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact. We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please email
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
We're growing and want you to be a part of our journey. Senior Account Executive - Employee Benefits This rolewill be responsible for driving growth within our Employee Benefits business. Identifying andconverting new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships and working with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions to prospective clients. Role & Responsibilities Develop and execute a business development strategy to meet new business revenue targets. Identify, approach, and build relationships with key decision-makers (HR, Finance, Procurement, C-suite) in target organisations. Understand prospective clients' needs and feed into sub-proposition teams to help design and build compelling propositions. Lead the end to end sales process - prospecting, pitching, proposal writing, pricing discussions, contracting and closing deals. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes affecting the employee benefits landscape. Work closely with marketing to shape campaigns and events that generate qualified leads. Collaborate closely with other internal teams to maximise opportunity creation and win rates. Key Skills & Experience Experience in successfully originating a pipeline of sales opportunities in the mid-corporate and large corporate space. Experience in successfully converting sales opportunities. Experience in relationship building and networking with prospective clients. Knowledge and technical awareness of a range of employee benefits-related products and services would be advantageous, but not a pre-requisite. Knowledge of employee benefits market trends within the UK would be advantageous, but not a pre-requisite. Ability to be consultative and pragmatic in assessing client needs and developing a proposal to address those needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to distil technical language (industry jargon) for non-experts (clients and colleagues). Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other - building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients. Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society. Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger. People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio's expertise and it is people's lives that we affect through our advice. What we offer you Isio is a people business, and we're committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that'll be available to you will enable you to do this. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer here Isio - Careers & Benefits. About Isio Isio was 'born' in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK's Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry-leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience. Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward-thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us - valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private. At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact. We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please email
Vice President - Quantitative Analyst (Equities & Equity Derivatives) Location: London Division: Front Office - Quantitative Analytics About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled VP Quantitative Analyst to join our Investment Banking clients, front-office team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Equities and Equity Derivatives , with a strong background in pricing models. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantitative solutions for complex products in a dynamic trading environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop and enhance pricing models for equity derivatives , including vanilla and exotic structures. Design and implement robust calibration frameworks for volatility surfaces and correlation models. Work closely with traders and structurers to support pricing and risk management of products such as autocallables, cliquets, and other structured payoffs . Optimise model performance and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with technology teams to integrate models into production systems. Required Skills & Experience: Strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Quantitative Finance (Master's or PhD preferred). Proven experience in Equities and Equity Derivatives pricing and risk analytics. Expertise in exotic equity derivatives is highly desirable. Hands-on experience with autocallables, cliquets, and other structured products . Proficiency in model calibration techniques and stochastic modeling. Advanced programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages . Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Bonus Points For: Experience with Monte Carlo simulations , PDE solvers, and numerical optimisation. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., FRTB, XVA). Apply now to avoid disappointment. To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Vice President - Quantitative Analyst (Equities & Equity Derivatives) Location: London Division: Front Office - Quantitative Analytics About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled VP Quantitative Analyst to join our Investment Banking clients, front-office team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Equities and Equity Derivatives , with a strong background in pricing models. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantitative solutions for complex products in a dynamic trading environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop and enhance pricing models for equity derivatives , including vanilla and exotic structures. Design and implement robust calibration frameworks for volatility surfaces and correlation models. Work closely with traders and structurers to support pricing and risk management of products such as autocallables, cliquets, and other structured payoffs . Optimise model performance and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with technology teams to integrate models into production systems. Required Skills & Experience: Strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Quantitative Finance (Master's or PhD preferred). Proven experience in Equities and Equity Derivatives pricing and risk analytics. Expertise in exotic equity derivatives is highly desirable. Hands-on experience with autocallables, cliquets, and other structured products . Proficiency in model calibration techniques and stochastic modeling. Advanced programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages . Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Bonus Points For: Experience with Monte Carlo simulations , PDE solvers, and numerical optimisation. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., FRTB, XVA). Apply now to avoid disappointment. To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Manage risk for our clients to make them stronger for the future. Our Digital Services are designed to enable organisations to leverage our innovative methodologies, technology, and highly experienced professionals to manage their business risks most effectively. Working at BDO offers curious-minded people excellent exposure to all aspects of business strategy, operations and more. We're a dynamic team of internal auditors, accountants, technology, and business transformation experts with disciplines in finance, risk, projects and change, cyber and digital, amongst others. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are looking to recruit an individual to join our expanding Digital Cyber Team to aid in delivering an increasing portfolio of cyber governance and advisory work. The role will typically focus on performing assessments of cybersecurity controls to guide clients on their level of cyber risk and support technical engagement managers on cyber advisory services. As experts on cyber risk, the BDO Digital Cyber Team advises clients across industries and geographies, staying at the forefront of knowledge of the threat landscape, cyber defence best practices and regulatory expectations. By joining the growing Digital Cyber Team, the role will also involve supporting the Cyber Management team as they look to develop the proposition and grow the business. In this busy and rewarding role, you'll be responsible for the delivery of cyber engagements to help clients assess their cyber risk and support technical engagements. Technical Knowledge, Professional Qualifications and Experience We encourage applications from a variety of candidates - the cybersecurity industry is constantly changing, so there is no single, fixed profile of an individual suitable for this dynamic environment. We're committed to building a strong, resilient and adaptable team to lead the cyber governance market, which is built on diversity of profiles and skills. You'll be someone with: Experience in IT security domains Experience in performing IT security audits and/ or control gap assessments against CIS Benchmarks and NIST. Certification, such as CISA preferred Demonstrable interest, training, experience or certification (e.g. Security+, Network +, SSCP, CISSP) in cybersecurity is highly beneficial Strong technical foundation to support the understanding of controls. Experience in cybersecurity, IT risk (consultancy experience) or regulatory landscape Ability to meet project deadlines and manage multiple engagements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner Ability to build strong relationships with clients You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Manage risk for our clients to make them stronger for the future. Our Digital Services are designed to enable organisations to leverage our innovative methodologies, technology, and highly experienced professionals to manage their business risks most effectively. Working at BDO offers curious-minded people excellent exposure to all aspects of business strategy, operations and more. We're a dynamic team of internal auditors, accountants, technology, and business transformation experts with disciplines in finance, risk, projects and change, cyber and digital, amongst others. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are looking to recruit an individual to join our expanding Digital Cyber Team to aid in delivering an increasing portfolio of cyber governance and advisory work. The role will typically focus on performing assessments of cybersecurity controls to guide clients on their level of cyber risk and support technical engagement managers on cyber advisory services. As experts on cyber risk, the BDO Digital Cyber Team advises clients across industries and geographies, staying at the forefront of knowledge of the threat landscape, cyber defence best practices and regulatory expectations. By joining the growing Digital Cyber Team, the role will also involve supporting the Cyber Management team as they look to develop the proposition and grow the business. In this busy and rewarding role, you'll be responsible for the delivery of cyber engagements to help clients assess their cyber risk and support technical engagements. Technical Knowledge, Professional Qualifications and Experience We encourage applications from a variety of candidates - the cybersecurity industry is constantly changing, so there is no single, fixed profile of an individual suitable for this dynamic environment. We're committed to building a strong, resilient and adaptable team to lead the cyber governance market, which is built on diversity of profiles and skills. You'll be someone with: Experience in IT security domains Experience in performing IT security audits and/ or control gap assessments against CIS Benchmarks and NIST. Certification, such as CISA preferred Demonstrable interest, training, experience or certification (e.g. Security+, Network +, SSCP, CISSP) in cybersecurity is highly beneficial Strong technical foundation to support the understanding of controls. Experience in cybersecurity, IT risk (consultancy experience) or regulatory landscape Ability to meet project deadlines and manage multiple engagements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner Ability to build strong relationships with clients You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Job Title: Technical Programme Manager Contract: Six months Location: London (Hybrid) The Technical Programme Manager (TPM) will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional technology programmes that support the growth and transformation of our International business. This includes, but is not limited to, integrations with International Partners (owned businesses overseas, Franchise, Wholesale, and Marketplace partners), as well as broader strategic international initiatives that cut across multiple business and technology domains. The role is critical to providing strong delivery leadership, coordination, and governance across initiatives that span multiple teams, systems, markets, and third-party partners. The Technical Programme Manager will ensure programmes are clearly planned, effectively governed, and delivered in line with agreed scope, timelines, quality, and strategic outcomes. Working closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Architecture, Engineering, and international business stakeholders, the TPM will drive execution from early planning through to implementation, managing dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across a diverse portfolio of international initiatives. Key accountabilities and responsibilities Own the end-to-end delivery of complex international programmes, including partner integrations and wider strategic, cross-functional initiatives. Translate business strategy, product direction, and approved requirements into clear, executable delivery plans. Establish and maintain programme governance, delivery cadence, reporting, and decision-making forums. Coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams, teams, and geographies, ensuring alignment and momentum. Manage dependencies across Product, Architecture, Engineering, Test, Operations, and third-party partners. Work closely with Architecture and Engineering leads to ensure solutions are technically feasible, scalable, and aligned to enterprise standards. Partner with Business Analysts to ensure scope, requirements, and assumptions are clear, agreed, and effectively managed through delivery. Collaborate with Product Managers to manage prioritisation, sequencing, and delivery trade-offs in line with business value. Build and maintain integrated programme plans covering milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and resource requirements. Proactively identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues, driving mitigation and resolution. Manage change impact by assessing and communicating the effect of scope, priority, or timeline changes. Coordinate delivery through build, test, and release phases, ensuring readiness for implementation and transition to operations. Provide clear, concise, and regular communication to senior stakeholders on progress, risks, and decisions required. Measure of Success Successful delivery of programmes to agreed scope, timelines, quality, and strategic outcomes. Predictable and transparent delivery plans and reporting. Effective management of risks, dependencies, and cross-team impacts. Strong stakeholder confidence in delivery leadership and governance. Smooth implementation and handover into live operations. Key skills Proven experience as a Technical Programme Manager, Senior Delivery Lead, or equivalent role in complex technology environments. Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale, cross-functional programmes across multiple teams and domains. Experience supporting international or multi-market initiatives. Strong understanding of technology delivery, system integrations, and platform-based architectures. Ability to work effectively with Product, Architecture, Engineering, and Business stakeholders. Strong planning, dependency management, risk management, and governance skills. Experience working with third-party vendors, partners, and system integrators. Confident decision-maker, able to balance scope, time, cost, quality, and strategic outcomes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior levels. Comfortable operating in agile, hybrid, or scaled delivery environment Key relationships and stakeholders Product Managers and Product teams Business Analysts Technology Architects Engineering and Platform teams Test and Quality Assurance teams International Business stakeholders Finance, Commercial, and Operations stakeholders Third-party partners, vendors, and system integrators Operational support and service teams
Feb 28, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Technical Programme Manager Contract: Six months Location: London (Hybrid) The Technical Programme Manager (TPM) will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional technology programmes that support the growth and transformation of our International business. This includes, but is not limited to, integrations with International Partners (owned businesses overseas, Franchise, Wholesale, and Marketplace partners), as well as broader strategic international initiatives that cut across multiple business and technology domains. The role is critical to providing strong delivery leadership, coordination, and governance across initiatives that span multiple teams, systems, markets, and third-party partners. The Technical Programme Manager will ensure programmes are clearly planned, effectively governed, and delivered in line with agreed scope, timelines, quality, and strategic outcomes. Working closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Architecture, Engineering, and international business stakeholders, the TPM will drive execution from early planning through to implementation, managing dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across a diverse portfolio of international initiatives. Key accountabilities and responsibilities Own the end-to-end delivery of complex international programmes, including partner integrations and wider strategic, cross-functional initiatives. Translate business strategy, product direction, and approved requirements into clear, executable delivery plans. Establish and maintain programme governance, delivery cadence, reporting, and decision-making forums. Coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams, teams, and geographies, ensuring alignment and momentum. Manage dependencies across Product, Architecture, Engineering, Test, Operations, and third-party partners. Work closely with Architecture and Engineering leads to ensure solutions are technically feasible, scalable, and aligned to enterprise standards. Partner with Business Analysts to ensure scope, requirements, and assumptions are clear, agreed, and effectively managed through delivery. Collaborate with Product Managers to manage prioritisation, sequencing, and delivery trade-offs in line with business value. Build and maintain integrated programme plans covering milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and resource requirements. Proactively identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues, driving mitigation and resolution. Manage change impact by assessing and communicating the effect of scope, priority, or timeline changes. Coordinate delivery through build, test, and release phases, ensuring readiness for implementation and transition to operations. Provide clear, concise, and regular communication to senior stakeholders on progress, risks, and decisions required. Measure of Success Successful delivery of programmes to agreed scope, timelines, quality, and strategic outcomes. Predictable and transparent delivery plans and reporting. Effective management of risks, dependencies, and cross-team impacts. Strong stakeholder confidence in delivery leadership and governance. Smooth implementation and handover into live operations. Key skills Proven experience as a Technical Programme Manager, Senior Delivery Lead, or equivalent role in complex technology environments. Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale, cross-functional programmes across multiple teams and domains. Experience supporting international or multi-market initiatives. Strong understanding of technology delivery, system integrations, and platform-based architectures. Ability to work effectively with Product, Architecture, Engineering, and Business stakeholders. Strong planning, dependency management, risk management, and governance skills. Experience working with third-party vendors, partners, and system integrators. Confident decision-maker, able to balance scope, time, cost, quality, and strategic outcomes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior levels. Comfortable operating in agile, hybrid, or scaled delivery environment Key relationships and stakeholders Product Managers and Product teams Business Analysts Technology Architects Engineering and Platform teams Test and Quality Assurance teams International Business stakeholders Finance, Commercial, and Operations stakeholders Third-party partners, vendors, and system integrators Operational support and service teams
About The Role SALARY: Up to £110k pa dependent on experience + ECO car + benefits LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time permanent We're looking for a Head of Treasury to own and lead the development and implementation of the Company's funding, liquidity risk and interest rate risk management strategies. With a broad variety of commercial, management and technical influence across the organisation, the successful candidate will also have direct banking experience as well as extensive interaction externally with both existing and potential investors, banks, rating agencies, lawyers, auditors and regulators to identify new sources of funding and maintain existing relationships. What will you be doing? Developing the strategic direction for the Treasury function including: funding requirements, customer deposit structure, ABS deal launches, liquidity and interest rate risk management, ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet the operational, investment and refinancing requirements of the UK entities in the short-, medium- and long-term planning scenarios. You'll lead the Treasury teams providing coaching, direction and focus, resulting in a proactive high performing culture As a key decision maker you'll provide input, technical oversight and act as a consultant, advisor and trouble shooter to the business for liquidity, cost of money, hedging and structured finance related issues and establish workable contingency plans that can be activated during times of liquidity stress, ensuring interest rate and liquidity stress scenarios are appropriate for the market with implications understood and developed into management strategies and policies. You'll be accountable for interest rate risk management, interpreting and working within the interest rate risk framework, actively reviewing and managing the Asset Liability Mismatch (ALM) and hedging / swap requirements for the Company to ensure compliance. Working closely with VWFS HQ to identify, analyse and advise on the impacts of new / diverse funding opportunities, focusing on liquidity availability, interest rate risk and hedging requirements and the P&L cost of money implications. Implementing the Treasury aspects of our new Retail Savings Bank offering as a new funding source into the overall refinancing structure and own the ILAAP process and related inputs and lead our successful Structured Finance (ABS) programme ensuring a secured and diverse asset refinancing strategy in place. What you'll bring This role requires someone with a specialist knowledge and working experience of retail banking, Treasury and liquidity planning ILAAP/ICAAP. You'll have a passion for driving performance through effective coaching and mentoring, developing talent and performance management and achieving results through people. Essential experience & skills Ideally a Chartered Treasurer (ACT) or qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA), you'll have experience of dealing with external parties including Investors, Rating Agencies, Regulators and Banks Ability to build strong relationships and use mature influencing skills internally and externally to gain commitment and support Demonstrable leadership skills that role model behaviour, culture and performance standards Be a credible and persuasive communicator able to simplify complex issues for senior stakeholders and the board What's in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes : Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers, access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you and access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover, so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You'll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. About Us We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn't just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! The Head of Treasury & Structured Finance is a "Certified" role under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and the role holder is required to comply with the FCA's Conduct Rules. A mandatory requirement of the SMCR is for VWFS to certify that the role holder is fit and proper to perform the duties on an ongoing basis.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
About The Role SALARY: Up to £110k pa dependent on experience + ECO car + benefits LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time permanent We're looking for a Head of Treasury to own and lead the development and implementation of the Company's funding, liquidity risk and interest rate risk management strategies. With a broad variety of commercial, management and technical influence across the organisation, the successful candidate will also have direct banking experience as well as extensive interaction externally with both existing and potential investors, banks, rating agencies, lawyers, auditors and regulators to identify new sources of funding and maintain existing relationships. What will you be doing? Developing the strategic direction for the Treasury function including: funding requirements, customer deposit structure, ABS deal launches, liquidity and interest rate risk management, ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet the operational, investment and refinancing requirements of the UK entities in the short-, medium- and long-term planning scenarios. You'll lead the Treasury teams providing coaching, direction and focus, resulting in a proactive high performing culture As a key decision maker you'll provide input, technical oversight and act as a consultant, advisor and trouble shooter to the business for liquidity, cost of money, hedging and structured finance related issues and establish workable contingency plans that can be activated during times of liquidity stress, ensuring interest rate and liquidity stress scenarios are appropriate for the market with implications understood and developed into management strategies and policies. You'll be accountable for interest rate risk management, interpreting and working within the interest rate risk framework, actively reviewing and managing the Asset Liability Mismatch (ALM) and hedging / swap requirements for the Company to ensure compliance. Working closely with VWFS HQ to identify, analyse and advise on the impacts of new / diverse funding opportunities, focusing on liquidity availability, interest rate risk and hedging requirements and the P&L cost of money implications. Implementing the Treasury aspects of our new Retail Savings Bank offering as a new funding source into the overall refinancing structure and own the ILAAP process and related inputs and lead our successful Structured Finance (ABS) programme ensuring a secured and diverse asset refinancing strategy in place. What you'll bring This role requires someone with a specialist knowledge and working experience of retail banking, Treasury and liquidity planning ILAAP/ICAAP. You'll have a passion for driving performance through effective coaching and mentoring, developing talent and performance management and achieving results through people. Essential experience & skills Ideally a Chartered Treasurer (ACT) or qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA), you'll have experience of dealing with external parties including Investors, Rating Agencies, Regulators and Banks Ability to build strong relationships and use mature influencing skills internally and externally to gain commitment and support Demonstrable leadership skills that role model behaviour, culture and performance standards Be a credible and persuasive communicator able to simplify complex issues for senior stakeholders and the board What's in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes : Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers, access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you and access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover, so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You'll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. About Us We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn't just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! The Head of Treasury & Structured Finance is a "Certified" role under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and the role holder is required to comply with the FCA's Conduct Rules. A mandatory requirement of the SMCR is for VWFS to certify that the role holder is fit and proper to perform the duties on an ongoing basis.
Global Manufacturing We are working with a global manufacturing organisation to recruit a Customer Service & Export Team Leader. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing international customer service, logistics, and export operations, while leading and developing a specialist team. The role combines operational delivery with people leadership, ensuring high service levels, strong customs compliance, and effective coordination across global markets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Service Operations Lead the day-to-day customer service and export operations, maintaining direct contact with customers and internal stakeholders. Oversee the customer complaint management process, including delegation, follow-up, and corrective actions. Provide functional cover for customer service and export activities as required. Logistics & Export Support the appointment and management of freight forwarders and logistics partners. Arrange export certification, documentation, and commissions. Manage and coordinate customs processes and export procedures across global markets, ensuring full regulatory compliance. Pricing Support Support pricing enquiries within defined parameters and escalate where required. Maintain accurate pricing records within the ERP system. Global Customer & Account Support Prepare and support customer contracts, applying knowledge of Incoterms, customs requirements, and international trade terms. Provide operational support to locally managed global customer accounts. Team Leadership Lead, motivate, and develop the customer service and export team. Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members. Conduct performance reviews and support individual development plans. Promote a collaborative team environment with shared accountability and continuous improvement. Act as a visible and trusted point of contact for both internal teams and customers. Cross-Functional Communication Maintain effective communication with global and regional managers, sales teams, and agents. Ensure strong two-way communication between customer service and other internal departments. Quality, Compliance & Company Values Support and maintain relevant ISO procedures and internal processes. Act as the primary point of contact for trade compliance matters, including export controls and customs procedures. Apply working knowledge of trade finance instruments such as letters of credit, export finance, guarantees, and advance payments. Actively promote the company's Safety-First culture, core values, and code of conduct. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS University or college degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Customer Service, Logistics, or similar), or equivalent professional experience. EXPERIENCE & SKILLS 5+ year's experience in a customer service, export, logistics, or trade compliance environment. Proven experience in a team leader or senior coordinator role. Strong knowledge of customs, export controls, and international trade compliance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability. Continuous improvement mindset. Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Global Manufacturing We are working with a global manufacturing organisation to recruit a Customer Service & Export Team Leader. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing international customer service, logistics, and export operations, while leading and developing a specialist team. The role combines operational delivery with people leadership, ensuring high service levels, strong customs compliance, and effective coordination across global markets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Service Operations Lead the day-to-day customer service and export operations, maintaining direct contact with customers and internal stakeholders. Oversee the customer complaint management process, including delegation, follow-up, and corrective actions. Provide functional cover for customer service and export activities as required. Logistics & Export Support the appointment and management of freight forwarders and logistics partners. Arrange export certification, documentation, and commissions. Manage and coordinate customs processes and export procedures across global markets, ensuring full regulatory compliance. Pricing Support Support pricing enquiries within defined parameters and escalate where required. Maintain accurate pricing records within the ERP system. Global Customer & Account Support Prepare and support customer contracts, applying knowledge of Incoterms, customs requirements, and international trade terms. Provide operational support to locally managed global customer accounts. Team Leadership Lead, motivate, and develop the customer service and export team. Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members. Conduct performance reviews and support individual development plans. Promote a collaborative team environment with shared accountability and continuous improvement. Act as a visible and trusted point of contact for both internal teams and customers. Cross-Functional Communication Maintain effective communication with global and regional managers, sales teams, and agents. Ensure strong two-way communication between customer service and other internal departments. Quality, Compliance & Company Values Support and maintain relevant ISO procedures and internal processes. Act as the primary point of contact for trade compliance matters, including export controls and customs procedures. Apply working knowledge of trade finance instruments such as letters of credit, export finance, guarantees, and advance payments. Actively promote the company's Safety-First culture, core values, and code of conduct. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS University or college degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Customer Service, Logistics, or similar), or equivalent professional experience. EXPERIENCE & SKILLS 5+ year's experience in a customer service, export, logistics, or trade compliance environment. Proven experience in a team leader or senior coordinator role. Strong knowledge of customs, export controls, and international trade compliance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability. Continuous improvement mindset. Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Role: Trainee Management Accountant Location: Bromsgrove Full Time Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: 23,195.80 - 24,250.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking ABOUT US We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are delighted to be seeking a Trainee Management Accountant to join our expanding team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. This new role will comprise of the following duties: What we are looking for: We are looking for a Trainee Management Accountant to give assistance in all aspects of the Finance Department and in the process gain a thorough and well-rounded experience of the whole function. The candidate must be willing to complete the AAT/CIMA/ACCA qualification for which full study support will be offered. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts for entities as assigned by the Finance Manager. Assist in the production of summary financials and commentary to support the consolidation of group numbers and flash reporting. Reconciliation and substantiation of balance sheet accounts as assigned by the finance manager. Raising risks and issues within balance sheet accounts, and ensuring appropriate measures are taken to resolve. Building effective relationships with the business in order to maintain a strong financial control environment. Continually strive for process improvement and efficiency, working cross functionally to ensure best practice is adopted. Provision of accurate information to the assigned business partner for assigned entities. Bank control for assigned entities. Development of self through professional studies and work based experience. About You: GCSE and A Level qualifications essential Basic knowledge of the full Microsoft Suite, including Excel Previous Experience in Double entry book keeping is essential Experience of Working within a finance function of a large organisation would be advantageous For an informal discussion please contact Dan White on (phone number removed). We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Executive,
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Role: Trainee Management Accountant Location: Bromsgrove Full Time Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: 23,195.80 - 24,250.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking ABOUT US We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are delighted to be seeking a Trainee Management Accountant to join our expanding team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. This new role will comprise of the following duties: What we are looking for: We are looking for a Trainee Management Accountant to give assistance in all aspects of the Finance Department and in the process gain a thorough and well-rounded experience of the whole function. The candidate must be willing to complete the AAT/CIMA/ACCA qualification for which full study support will be offered. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts for entities as assigned by the Finance Manager. Assist in the production of summary financials and commentary to support the consolidation of group numbers and flash reporting. Reconciliation and substantiation of balance sheet accounts as assigned by the finance manager. Raising risks and issues within balance sheet accounts, and ensuring appropriate measures are taken to resolve. Building effective relationships with the business in order to maintain a strong financial control environment. Continually strive for process improvement and efficiency, working cross functionally to ensure best practice is adopted. Provision of accurate information to the assigned business partner for assigned entities. Bank control for assigned entities. Development of self through professional studies and work based experience. About You: GCSE and A Level qualifications essential Basic knowledge of the full Microsoft Suite, including Excel Previous Experience in Double entry book keeping is essential Experience of Working within a finance function of a large organisation would be advantageous For an informal discussion please contact Dan White on (phone number removed). We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Executive,
Role: Trainee Management Accountant Location: Bromsgrove Full Time Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: 23,195.80 - 24,250.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking ABOUT US We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are delighted to be seeking a Trainee Management Accountant to join our expanding team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. This new role will comprise of the following duties: What we are looking for: We are looking for a Trainee Management Accountant to give assistance in all aspects of the Finance Department and in the process gain a thorough and well-rounded experience of the whole function. The candidate must be willing to complete the AAT/CIMA/ACCA qualification for which full study support will be offered. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts for entities as assigned by the Finance Manager. Assist in the production of summary financials and commentary to support the consolidation of group numbers and flash reporting. Reconciliation and substantiation of balance sheet accounts as assigned by the finance manager. Raising risks and issues within balance sheet accounts, and ensuring appropriate measures are taken to resolve. Building effective relationships with the business in order to maintain a strong financial control environment. Continually strive for process improvement and efficiency, working cross functionally to ensure best practice is adopted. Provision of accurate information to the assigned business partner for assigned entities. Bank control for assigned entities. Development of self through professional studies and work based experience. About You: GCSE and A Level qualifications essential Basic knowledge of the full Microsoft Suite, including Excel Previous Experience in Double entry book keeping is essential Experience of Working within a finance function of a large organisation would be advantageous For an informal discussion please contact Dan White on (phone number removed). We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Executive,
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Role: Trainee Management Accountant Location: Bromsgrove Full Time Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: 23,195.80 - 24,250.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking ABOUT US We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are delighted to be seeking a Trainee Management Accountant to join our expanding team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. This new role will comprise of the following duties: What we are looking for: We are looking for a Trainee Management Accountant to give assistance in all aspects of the Finance Department and in the process gain a thorough and well-rounded experience of the whole function. The candidate must be willing to complete the AAT/CIMA/ACCA qualification for which full study support will be offered. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts for entities as assigned by the Finance Manager. Assist in the production of summary financials and commentary to support the consolidation of group numbers and flash reporting. Reconciliation and substantiation of balance sheet accounts as assigned by the finance manager. Raising risks and issues within balance sheet accounts, and ensuring appropriate measures are taken to resolve. Building effective relationships with the business in order to maintain a strong financial control environment. Continually strive for process improvement and efficiency, working cross functionally to ensure best practice is adopted. Provision of accurate information to the assigned business partner for assigned entities. Bank control for assigned entities. Development of self through professional studies and work based experience. About You: GCSE and A Level qualifications essential Basic knowledge of the full Microsoft Suite, including Excel Previous Experience in Double entry book keeping is essential Experience of Working within a finance function of a large organisation would be advantageous For an informal discussion please contact Dan White on (phone number removed). We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Executive,
Locations: Atlanta London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do You are joining BCG's Agile Center of Excellence (CoE), a 70+ expert global Coaching and Scrum Lead team responsible for enabling the agility and high-performance delivery of BCG's internal Digital Product Organization. The Agile CoE is an expert product enablement function aligned organizationally to Global IT, part of BCG's global internal Business Services Teams (BST) which operate BCG's business. The Digital Product Organization (DPO) is a 1300+ person cross-functional product delivery, tech & engineering organization. It is comprised of 16 Product Portfolios, 120+ product squads and 5 centers of excellence, responsible for driving digitally product enablement for all internal BCG business functions (HR, Marketing, Legal, Risk, Finance, IT, etc.). This organization was formed in 2020 as part of a full-scale business agility transformation, sponsored by the CIO, CFO and COO and delivered by BCG's best-in-class Agile strategy and implementation consulting team. Each Product Portfolio is led by a dedicated Product Portfolio leader with direct alignment to the senior executive of their business function. A Product Portfolio is comprised of 3 - 15 squads, each managing 1 or more products. This organization follows a consistent Agile operating model with standards and best practices designed and governed by the Agile COE. As Agile Delivery Manager (Global Senior Manager) you will: Drive End-to-End Delivery (Primary Focus): • Own and drive end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives, programs, and product increments from planning to production and stabilization. • Ensure predictable, timely, and high-quality delivery of initiatives, epics, and features aligned with business priorities and roadmaps. • Manage dependencies, risks, and constraints across squads, platforms, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution. • Own delivery planning, sequencing, milestones, and execution tracking across teams. • Ensure a clear path to production, including operational readiness and post-release follow-up. • Facilitate Agile Delivery (Supporting Focus): • Apply agile practices pragmatically to support delivery outcomes rather than acting as an Agile Coach or Scrum Master. • Work with Product Owners and technical leads to ensure delivery plans are realistic, prioritized, and executable. • Support teams in using agile ceremonies and artifacts to improve delivery predictability and flow. • Improve delivery processes and tooling to reduce execution friction and enable faster, reliable releases. Release Planning and Management: • Plan and manage release execution, including readiness, cutover, and coordination with L2/L3 support teams. • Ensure releases meet quality, risk, and compliance expectations. • Support post-release activities to ensure stability and business continuity. Risk and Issue Management: • Proactively identify delivery risks and issues that may impact timelines, scope, or quality. • Drive mitigation plans and escalate when necessary to ensure delivery commitments are met. • Resolve execution blockers by coordinating across teams and leadership. Metrics, Tracking, and Reporting: • Track and report delivery metrics such as milestones, dependencies, predictability, lead time, and throughput. • Use data-driven insights to identify delivery bottlenecks and areas for execution improvement. • Provide clear delivery status, risks, and forecasts to senior stakeholders and portfolio leadership. • Create dashboards and reports that give transparency into delivery progress and outcomes Team and Stakeholder Enablement: • Partner with Product Owners, Engineering Leads, and business stakeholders to align delivery with business objectives. • Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, transparency, and realistic planning. • Foster collaboration across squads while maintaining delivery accountability. Continuous Improvement: • Identify opportunities to improve delivery effectiveness, execution models, and ways of working. • Support teams in refining processes to improve efficiency, quality, and predictability. • Apply lessons learned from delivery outcomes to improve future execution. What You'll Bring 8-10+ years of experience across multitude of delivery management roles (e.g., Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Manager, Project/Program Manager, Release Train Engineer (RTE), Technology Delivery Lead). 8-10+ years of relevant experience leading complex technology or digital delivery initiatives in large-scale environments. Demonstrated agile coaching capabilities combined with 2-3 years of solid project and program management experience to support effective delivery governance. Proven track record of driving end-to-end delivery of enterprise-scale digital and technology programs, from planning through production and stabilization. Strong understanding of agile delivery models with the ability to apply them pragmatically to meet business objectives and execution outcomes. Certifications (Preferred): Agile Delivery Management certification. SAFe RTE / SAFe Scrum Master / SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification. PMP certification. Scrum certifications (PSM, CSM) considered a value add but not a primary requirement. Skills & Experience: • Extensive experience delivering agile programs using industry-standard tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms. • Experience working with OKRs; exposure to AI / GenAI-driven portfolios is a strong advantage. • Deep understanding of the software delivery lifecycle, including release management, path to production, and operational readiness. • Proven ability to manage complex interdependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations across large, matrixed organizations. • Strong background in technology-enabled business transformation and enterprise-scale delivery execution. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels. • Experience working in professional services or client-facing environments preferred. Who You'll Work With Product Owners and Engineering teams to ensure delivery execution aligns with business priorities. Portfolio Product Leaders, Technical Area Leads, and Chapter Leads to manage delivery dependencies and outcomes. Other Delivery Managers to ensure consistency and best practices across initiatives. Additional info For US locations only In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach. Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below. The base salary range for this role in Atlanta is $146,000.00 - $178,000.00. This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness. In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 20% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years. All of our plans provide best in class coverage: Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month) Paid sick time on an as needed basis Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial . click apply for full job details
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Locations: Atlanta London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do You are joining BCG's Agile Center of Excellence (CoE), a 70+ expert global Coaching and Scrum Lead team responsible for enabling the agility and high-performance delivery of BCG's internal Digital Product Organization. The Agile CoE is an expert product enablement function aligned organizationally to Global IT, part of BCG's global internal Business Services Teams (BST) which operate BCG's business. The Digital Product Organization (DPO) is a 1300+ person cross-functional product delivery, tech & engineering organization. It is comprised of 16 Product Portfolios, 120+ product squads and 5 centers of excellence, responsible for driving digitally product enablement for all internal BCG business functions (HR, Marketing, Legal, Risk, Finance, IT, etc.). This organization was formed in 2020 as part of a full-scale business agility transformation, sponsored by the CIO, CFO and COO and delivered by BCG's best-in-class Agile strategy and implementation consulting team. Each Product Portfolio is led by a dedicated Product Portfolio leader with direct alignment to the senior executive of their business function. A Product Portfolio is comprised of 3 - 15 squads, each managing 1 or more products. This organization follows a consistent Agile operating model with standards and best practices designed and governed by the Agile COE. As Agile Delivery Manager (Global Senior Manager) you will: Drive End-to-End Delivery (Primary Focus): • Own and drive end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives, programs, and product increments from planning to production and stabilization. • Ensure predictable, timely, and high-quality delivery of initiatives, epics, and features aligned with business priorities and roadmaps. • Manage dependencies, risks, and constraints across squads, platforms, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution. • Own delivery planning, sequencing, milestones, and execution tracking across teams. • Ensure a clear path to production, including operational readiness and post-release follow-up. • Facilitate Agile Delivery (Supporting Focus): • Apply agile practices pragmatically to support delivery outcomes rather than acting as an Agile Coach or Scrum Master. • Work with Product Owners and technical leads to ensure delivery plans are realistic, prioritized, and executable. • Support teams in using agile ceremonies and artifacts to improve delivery predictability and flow. • Improve delivery processes and tooling to reduce execution friction and enable faster, reliable releases. Release Planning and Management: • Plan and manage release execution, including readiness, cutover, and coordination with L2/L3 support teams. • Ensure releases meet quality, risk, and compliance expectations. • Support post-release activities to ensure stability and business continuity. Risk and Issue Management: • Proactively identify delivery risks and issues that may impact timelines, scope, or quality. • Drive mitigation plans and escalate when necessary to ensure delivery commitments are met. • Resolve execution blockers by coordinating across teams and leadership. Metrics, Tracking, and Reporting: • Track and report delivery metrics such as milestones, dependencies, predictability, lead time, and throughput. • Use data-driven insights to identify delivery bottlenecks and areas for execution improvement. • Provide clear delivery status, risks, and forecasts to senior stakeholders and portfolio leadership. • Create dashboards and reports that give transparency into delivery progress and outcomes Team and Stakeholder Enablement: • Partner with Product Owners, Engineering Leads, and business stakeholders to align delivery with business objectives. • Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, transparency, and realistic planning. • Foster collaboration across squads while maintaining delivery accountability. Continuous Improvement: • Identify opportunities to improve delivery effectiveness, execution models, and ways of working. • Support teams in refining processes to improve efficiency, quality, and predictability. • Apply lessons learned from delivery outcomes to improve future execution. What You'll Bring 8-10+ years of experience across multitude of delivery management roles (e.g., Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Manager, Project/Program Manager, Release Train Engineer (RTE), Technology Delivery Lead). 8-10+ years of relevant experience leading complex technology or digital delivery initiatives in large-scale environments. Demonstrated agile coaching capabilities combined with 2-3 years of solid project and program management experience to support effective delivery governance. Proven track record of driving end-to-end delivery of enterprise-scale digital and technology programs, from planning through production and stabilization. Strong understanding of agile delivery models with the ability to apply them pragmatically to meet business objectives and execution outcomes. Certifications (Preferred): Agile Delivery Management certification. SAFe RTE / SAFe Scrum Master / SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification. PMP certification. Scrum certifications (PSM, CSM) considered a value add but not a primary requirement. Skills & Experience: • Extensive experience delivering agile programs using industry-standard tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms. • Experience working with OKRs; exposure to AI / GenAI-driven portfolios is a strong advantage. • Deep understanding of the software delivery lifecycle, including release management, path to production, and operational readiness. • Proven ability to manage complex interdependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations across large, matrixed organizations. • Strong background in technology-enabled business transformation and enterprise-scale delivery execution. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels. • Experience working in professional services or client-facing environments preferred. Who You'll Work With Product Owners and Engineering teams to ensure delivery execution aligns with business priorities. Portfolio Product Leaders, Technical Area Leads, and Chapter Leads to manage delivery dependencies and outcomes. Other Delivery Managers to ensure consistency and best practices across initiatives. Additional info For US locations only In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach. Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below. The base salary range for this role in Atlanta is $146,000.00 - $178,000.00. This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness. In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 20% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years. All of our plans provide best in class coverage: Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month) Paid sick time on an as needed basis Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial . click apply for full job details
POLARISFinance Manager Location: Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 42,500 per annum Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies that have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our established team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring the Fostering Management Accounts Team, ensuring a robust control environment and maintaining the integrity of financial accounts and management reporting. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop trainee management accountants, building capability and supporting professional development Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts for multiple entities, including consolidation of all group entities in accordance with the month-end timetable Establish effective relationships with operational partners through the provision of accurate and timely financial information Provide high-quality financial commentary to the Senior Management Team Maintain balance sheet integrity in line with the balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation policy, raising risks and issues and ensuring appropriate resolution Prepare monthly reporting of balance sheet movements Maintain a strong control environment, working collaboratively with the business to ensure policies and procedures are adhered to Support the provision of information for tax and statutory reporting to ensure compliance with applicable legislative frameworks About You A relevant professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent) Strong technical accounting knowledge Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Experience maintaining a robust financial control environment Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight Previous leadership or people development experience For an informal discussion, please contact Kate Fokes on (phone number removed). We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Finance,
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
POLARISFinance Manager Location: Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 42,500 per annum Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies that have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our established team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring the Fostering Management Accounts Team, ensuring a robust control environment and maintaining the integrity of financial accounts and management reporting. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop trainee management accountants, building capability and supporting professional development Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts for multiple entities, including consolidation of all group entities in accordance with the month-end timetable Establish effective relationships with operational partners through the provision of accurate and timely financial information Provide high-quality financial commentary to the Senior Management Team Maintain balance sheet integrity in line with the balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation policy, raising risks and issues and ensuring appropriate resolution Prepare monthly reporting of balance sheet movements Maintain a strong control environment, working collaboratively with the business to ensure policies and procedures are adhered to Support the provision of information for tax and statutory reporting to ensure compliance with applicable legislative frameworks About You A relevant professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent) Strong technical accounting knowledge Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Experience maintaining a robust financial control environment Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight Previous leadership or people development experience For an informal discussion, please contact Kate Fokes on (phone number removed). We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Finance,
Role: Trainee Management Accountant Location: Bromsgrove Full Time Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: 23,195.80 - 24,250.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking ABOUT US We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are delighted to be seeking a Trainee Management Accountant to join our expanding team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. This new role will comprise of the following duties: What we are looking for: We are looking for a Trainee Management Accountant to give assistance in all aspects of the Finance Department and in the process gain a thorough and well-rounded experience of the whole function. The candidate must be willing to complete the AAT/CIMA/ACCA qualification for which full study support will be offered. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts for entities as assigned by the Finance Manager. Assist in the production of summary financials and commentary to support the consolidation of group numbers and flash reporting. Reconciliation and substantiation of balance sheet accounts as assigned by the finance manager. Raising risks and issues within balance sheet accounts, and ensuring appropriate measures are taken to resolve. Building effective relationships with the business in order to maintain a strong financial control environment. Continually strive for process improvement and efficiency, working cross functionally to ensure best practice is adopted. Provision of accurate information to the assigned business partner for assigned entities. Bank control for assigned entities. Development of self through professional studies and work based experience. About You: GCSE and A Level qualifications essential Basic knowledge of the full Microsoft Suite, including Excel Previous Experience in Double entry book keeping is essential Experience of Working within a finance function of a large organisation would be advantageous For an informal discussion please contact Dan White on (phone number removed). We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Executive,
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Role: Trainee Management Accountant Location: Bromsgrove Full Time Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: 23,195.80 - 24,250.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking ABOUT US We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are delighted to be seeking a Trainee Management Accountant to join our expanding team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. This new role will comprise of the following duties: What we are looking for: We are looking for a Trainee Management Accountant to give assistance in all aspects of the Finance Department and in the process gain a thorough and well-rounded experience of the whole function. The candidate must be willing to complete the AAT/CIMA/ACCA qualification for which full study support will be offered. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts for entities as assigned by the Finance Manager. Assist in the production of summary financials and commentary to support the consolidation of group numbers and flash reporting. Reconciliation and substantiation of balance sheet accounts as assigned by the finance manager. Raising risks and issues within balance sheet accounts, and ensuring appropriate measures are taken to resolve. Building effective relationships with the business in order to maintain a strong financial control environment. Continually strive for process improvement and efficiency, working cross functionally to ensure best practice is adopted. Provision of accurate information to the assigned business partner for assigned entities. Bank control for assigned entities. Development of self through professional studies and work based experience. About You: GCSE and A Level qualifications essential Basic knowledge of the full Microsoft Suite, including Excel Previous Experience in Double entry book keeping is essential Experience of Working within a finance function of a large organisation would be advantageous For an informal discussion please contact Dan White on (phone number removed). We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Executive,
Project Finance Escrow Sales Specialist - Treasury Services - Executive Director - London LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom Job Information Job Identification Job Category Client Sales Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank Posting Date 02/23/2026, 10:22 AM Locations 25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, Greater London, E14 5JP, GB Apply Before 04/30/2026, 04:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Job Description The Global Escrow business provides independent third-party account solutions and is a century-old franchise in the US that has expanded its footprint to Europe, Africa, Asia (EMEA), and Latin America in recent years. Customers view us as a trusted and financially strong escrow agent and benefit from our global network, product expertise and unrivalled client service. The Project Finance Escrow Sales Specialist within the Global Escrow team, will be responsible for sales across the EMEA region and any wider offshore opportunities based in London. The key focus will be on commercializing our current and future Project & Infrastructure Finance capabilities in the region by increasing revenues and deal volume from various sales channels including investment bank origination teams, coverage bankers, financial advisers and sponsors directly. Aside from representing the product within the geographic coverage territory and providing the knowledge base for specific local developments, the role also acts as the liaison with the global Escrow team by bringing opportunities from the region into the broader business. Job Responsibilities: Deliver agreed sales and revenue targets for the region by acting in close coordination with the regional Project Finance Account Bank team as well as the local Payments and the Commercial and Investment Bank businesses. Manage client facing tasks in the region from sales planning, prospecting sales calls, delivering pitches and presentations, product-specific training, ongoing client management and acting as the local escalation point for client service issues within the assigned coverage which includes Corporates, Asset Managers, Infrastructure Funds and other influential sources of new business. Develop strong working relationship with regional leadership and other product teams to provide a 'joined up' approach in order to meet sales targets and manage client expectations. Negotiate fees, terms and conditions, and investment options on deals in conjunction with the product management, client services and liquidity teams, respectively. Manage end-to-end sales process inclusive of all KYC and Client On-boarding requirements, and CRM system updates. Liaise with clients and colleagues globally to develop and sell cross-border solutions, targeting outgoing deals. Act as the senior local representatives for matters related to Account Bank and Escrow products in the region. Identify capability gaps and specific local and/or market requirements to the product development team. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the EMEA project & infrastructure finance market, sector and sub-sector requirements and to determine appropriate strategy for the product. Confidence to manage relationships with senior customer (including C-Suite) and intermediary executives as well as JPMorgan management in the region. Collaborative behavior to get internal support for business objectives and ensure high degree of teamwork to satisfy client expectations. A good understanding of risk and the ability to detect and highlight risk issues. Strong communication skills to effectively market and sell the product to internal and external parties. Graduate or undergraduate degree from a recognized university Significant banking, corporate trust, cash management and/or escrow experience. Relationship and prospect selling experience Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Previous experience with and/or understanding of treasury services/cash management products would be beneficial About Us J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit ourFAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. About the Team J.P. Morgan's Global Banking business is one of the largest wholesale banking client franchises in the world. We serve clients, including corporations, governments, states, municipalities, healthcare organizations, education institutions, banks and investors. Commercial Banking provides credit and financing, treasury and payment services, international banking and real estate services to clients-including corporations, municipalities, institutions, real estate investors and owners, and not-for-profit organizations.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Project Finance Escrow Sales Specialist - Treasury Services - Executive Director - London LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom Job Information Job Identification Job Category Client Sales Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank Posting Date 02/23/2026, 10:22 AM Locations 25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, Greater London, E14 5JP, GB Apply Before 04/30/2026, 04:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Job Description The Global Escrow business provides independent third-party account solutions and is a century-old franchise in the US that has expanded its footprint to Europe, Africa, Asia (EMEA), and Latin America in recent years. Customers view us as a trusted and financially strong escrow agent and benefit from our global network, product expertise and unrivalled client service. The Project Finance Escrow Sales Specialist within the Global Escrow team, will be responsible for sales across the EMEA region and any wider offshore opportunities based in London. The key focus will be on commercializing our current and future Project & Infrastructure Finance capabilities in the region by increasing revenues and deal volume from various sales channels including investment bank origination teams, coverage bankers, financial advisers and sponsors directly. Aside from representing the product within the geographic coverage territory and providing the knowledge base for specific local developments, the role also acts as the liaison with the global Escrow team by bringing opportunities from the region into the broader business. Job Responsibilities: Deliver agreed sales and revenue targets for the region by acting in close coordination with the regional Project Finance Account Bank team as well as the local Payments and the Commercial and Investment Bank businesses. Manage client facing tasks in the region from sales planning, prospecting sales calls, delivering pitches and presentations, product-specific training, ongoing client management and acting as the local escalation point for client service issues within the assigned coverage which includes Corporates, Asset Managers, Infrastructure Funds and other influential sources of new business. Develop strong working relationship with regional leadership and other product teams to provide a 'joined up' approach in order to meet sales targets and manage client expectations. Negotiate fees, terms and conditions, and investment options on deals in conjunction with the product management, client services and liquidity teams, respectively. Manage end-to-end sales process inclusive of all KYC and Client On-boarding requirements, and CRM system updates. Liaise with clients and colleagues globally to develop and sell cross-border solutions, targeting outgoing deals. Act as the senior local representatives for matters related to Account Bank and Escrow products in the region. Identify capability gaps and specific local and/or market requirements to the product development team. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the EMEA project & infrastructure finance market, sector and sub-sector requirements and to determine appropriate strategy for the product. Confidence to manage relationships with senior customer (including C-Suite) and intermediary executives as well as JPMorgan management in the region. Collaborative behavior to get internal support for business objectives and ensure high degree of teamwork to satisfy client expectations. A good understanding of risk and the ability to detect and highlight risk issues. Strong communication skills to effectively market and sell the product to internal and external parties. Graduate or undergraduate degree from a recognized university Significant banking, corporate trust, cash management and/or escrow experience. Relationship and prospect selling experience Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Previous experience with and/or understanding of treasury services/cash management products would be beneficial About Us J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit ourFAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. About the Team J.P. Morgan's Global Banking business is one of the largest wholesale banking client franchises in the world. We serve clients, including corporations, governments, states, municipalities, healthcare organizations, education institutions, banks and investors. Commercial Banking provides credit and financing, treasury and payment services, international banking and real estate services to clients-including corporations, municipalities, institutions, real estate investors and owners, and not-for-profit organizations.
Commercial Finance Manager, VC-Backed FMCG Scale Up, London, c£80k We are partnering with one of the UK's most exciting high-growth consumer brands operating within the premium FMCG space. The business has scaled at extraordinary pace and is now the market leader within the space, with revenues exceeding $100m globally click apply for full job details
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Commercial Finance Manager, VC-Backed FMCG Scale Up, London, c£80k We are partnering with one of the UK's most exciting high-growth consumer brands operating within the premium FMCG space. The business has scaled at extraordinary pace and is now the market leader within the space, with revenues exceeding $100m globally click apply for full job details
Director of Workforce Planning (23 Month FTC) Advert Close date: 2nd March 2026 Purpose of Role: The Head of Workforce Planning will lead the design and execution of the organisation's workforce planning strategy, ensuring that talent supply aligns with long-term business objectives. This role is pivotal in shaping organisational agility, embedding workforce planning into business decision making, and enabling sustainable growth and cost reduction through data driven insights, scenario modelling, and stakeholder alignment. Main accountabilities: Strategic Leadership Define and deliver the organisation's workforce planning vision and roadmap Embed workforce planning into corporate strategy, financial planning, and organisational design Drive continuous improvement in the workforce planning operating capability incorporating new technologies, data sets and ways of working as the maturity of the function evolves Lead scenario planning to anticipate future workforce needs in response to market, regulatory, and technological shifts Workforce Analytics & Insights Lead and oversee demand and supply forecasting, skills gap analysis, and workforce risk assessments Develop dashboards and reporting frameworks to provide actionable insights to stakeholders including the executive team, business unit leads and People and Change/HRBPs Champion evidence based decision making across HR and business units Stakeholder Engagement Partner with senior leaders from across the organisation to deliver robust and achievable workforce plans that enable strategic ambitions Influence executive decision making through clear, persuasive communication of workforce strategies Build strong relationships across HR, Finance, Operations, and external partners Workforce Strategy & Change Align workforce strategies with business priorities, ensuring agility and resilience Support redeployment, reskilling, and internal mobility initiatives Drive cultural alignment by embedding workforce planning into values and leadership behaviours Promote and build the Crown Estate brand and culture both internally and externally, acting as an ambassador and role model to employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders Governance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with diversity commitments, and regulatory frameworks Identify workforce risks (attrition, demographic shifts, skills shortages) and develop mitigation strategies Establish governance processes for workforce planning across the organisation Most important skills based requirements: Extensive experience in workforce planning, both in the delivery of workforce strategies but also in building a workforce planning operating capability Understanding of the drivers of demand and the impacts of workforce interventions on the ability to align supply to demand Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with expertise in workforce planning platforms (e.g., Anaplan, OrgVue, Visier, SAP, Workday etc) Proven ability to lead complex, multi party discussions and stakeholder alignment Exceptional communication skills, able to distil complex insights into clear, actionable strategies Problem solver identifying practical interventions to align workforces to deliver business objectives Senior stakeholder engagement and gravitas to influence executive level decision making aligning business, financial and HR wants and needs Operate as a sole contributor drawing on expertise from across the organisation as well as leading teams of resources to realise the workforce planning ambition Experience of the annual people/human capital cycle combined with an understanding of the people processes that underpin this - talent acquisition, performance reviews, learning, reward and employee engagement etc Experience in working for multiple organisations across different sectors (public and private) bringing knowledge and experience in workforce challenges and interventions covering the tactical to the strategic time horizons Well connected and able to draw upon a network of broader industry expertise and knowledge to support the development of the workforce planning capability Our Offering / benefits: As well as a competitive salary, pension and performance related bonus offering, we have a wealth of benefits available ranging from flexible working; market leading family policies and shopping discounts in the West End, to private healthcare; life and critical illness cover and 28 days holiday with the option to buy more. We value work life balance and your wellbeing highly, enabling you to be your best self to work. Disability Disclaimer: We are a proud disability confident employer and operate the offer of interview scheme Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK (). We are happy to offer alternative application methods or formats and can be flexible on our process to enable you to have the best opportunity. If you have any questions about our recruitment process or would like to talk about adjustments, please contact us directly.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Director of Workforce Planning (23 Month FTC) Advert Close date: 2nd March 2026 Purpose of Role: The Head of Workforce Planning will lead the design and execution of the organisation's workforce planning strategy, ensuring that talent supply aligns with long-term business objectives. This role is pivotal in shaping organisational agility, embedding workforce planning into business decision making, and enabling sustainable growth and cost reduction through data driven insights, scenario modelling, and stakeholder alignment. Main accountabilities: Strategic Leadership Define and deliver the organisation's workforce planning vision and roadmap Embed workforce planning into corporate strategy, financial planning, and organisational design Drive continuous improvement in the workforce planning operating capability incorporating new technologies, data sets and ways of working as the maturity of the function evolves Lead scenario planning to anticipate future workforce needs in response to market, regulatory, and technological shifts Workforce Analytics & Insights Lead and oversee demand and supply forecasting, skills gap analysis, and workforce risk assessments Develop dashboards and reporting frameworks to provide actionable insights to stakeholders including the executive team, business unit leads and People and Change/HRBPs Champion evidence based decision making across HR and business units Stakeholder Engagement Partner with senior leaders from across the organisation to deliver robust and achievable workforce plans that enable strategic ambitions Influence executive decision making through clear, persuasive communication of workforce strategies Build strong relationships across HR, Finance, Operations, and external partners Workforce Strategy & Change Align workforce strategies with business priorities, ensuring agility and resilience Support redeployment, reskilling, and internal mobility initiatives Drive cultural alignment by embedding workforce planning into values and leadership behaviours Promote and build the Crown Estate brand and culture both internally and externally, acting as an ambassador and role model to employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders Governance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with diversity commitments, and regulatory frameworks Identify workforce risks (attrition, demographic shifts, skills shortages) and develop mitigation strategies Establish governance processes for workforce planning across the organisation Most important skills based requirements: Extensive experience in workforce planning, both in the delivery of workforce strategies but also in building a workforce planning operating capability Understanding of the drivers of demand and the impacts of workforce interventions on the ability to align supply to demand Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with expertise in workforce planning platforms (e.g., Anaplan, OrgVue, Visier, SAP, Workday etc) Proven ability to lead complex, multi party discussions and stakeholder alignment Exceptional communication skills, able to distil complex insights into clear, actionable strategies Problem solver identifying practical interventions to align workforces to deliver business objectives Senior stakeholder engagement and gravitas to influence executive level decision making aligning business, financial and HR wants and needs Operate as a sole contributor drawing on expertise from across the organisation as well as leading teams of resources to realise the workforce planning ambition Experience of the annual people/human capital cycle combined with an understanding of the people processes that underpin this - talent acquisition, performance reviews, learning, reward and employee engagement etc Experience in working for multiple organisations across different sectors (public and private) bringing knowledge and experience in workforce challenges and interventions covering the tactical to the strategic time horizons Well connected and able to draw upon a network of broader industry expertise and knowledge to support the development of the workforce planning capability Our Offering / benefits: As well as a competitive salary, pension and performance related bonus offering, we have a wealth of benefits available ranging from flexible working; market leading family policies and shopping discounts in the West End, to private healthcare; life and critical illness cover and 28 days holiday with the option to buy more. We value work life balance and your wellbeing highly, enabling you to be your best self to work. Disability Disclaimer: We are a proud disability confident employer and operate the offer of interview scheme Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK (). We are happy to offer alternative application methods or formats and can be flexible on our process to enable you to have the best opportunity. If you have any questions about our recruitment process or would like to talk about adjustments, please contact us directly.
Head of Capital Projects Circa £110,000 per annum dependent upon experience + 22% bonus scheme This is a hybrid role, based in the office two days per week, with the remainder worked from home. The position is based at Head Office (Forest House), with regular travel to villages / sites as required. Free on site parking is available. Welcome to Center Parcs, the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 10,000 across Forest House and six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland. Responsibilities The Head of Capital Projects will lead the strategic planning and delivery of Center Parcs' capital investment programme across its UK & Ireland estate. This includes new commercial developments, major refurbishments, colleague and guest experience enhancements. The role will ensure all capital projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards, supporting Center Parcs' brand standard, operational performance and long-term growth strategy. You will be the senior authority for capital delivery, driving commercial value, innovation and operational excellence across a diverse project portfolio. This role reports into the Estates Director. Key responsibilities include: Capital Strategy & Portfolio Leadership: Lead the multi-year capital investment strategy and five-year roadmap, prioritising high-impact projects and providing inclusive, transparent advice to the Estates Director and Board to support sustainable growth and an excellent guest experience Programme & Project Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex capital projects, ensuring best practice governance and controls so that all activity is delivered to agreed cost, programme, quality and safety standards Commercial & Financial Management: Manage multimillion-pound capital budgets and long-term investment plans, securing positive commercial outcomes through fair procurement and contract strategies, supported by robust forecasting, cashflow management, investment appraisal and accessible business case development Stakeholder & Operational Integration: Work collaboratively with colleagues across Villages, Operations, Guest Experience, Sustainability and Finance to integrate projects smoothly into live environments, building inclusive and trusted relationships with external partners while minimising disruption to guest operations Health, Safety, Quality & Sustainability: Champion a zero-harm culture across all projects, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and Building Safety legislation, embedding low carbon and sustainable design principles, and encouraging responsible innovation in construction methods Leadership & Capability Development: Lead and empower a high performing capital projects team, strengthening succession planning and capability pathways while fostering a positive, supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can succeed What you'll need Senior leadership experience delivering complex, multi-site capital programmes within the private sector, ideally across hospitality, leisure, retail, property or mixed-use environments Proven ability to manage large scale capital portfolios, typically valued at £30m or more, with a focus on sustainable, responsible investment Background in delivering projects within live operational environments, ensuring colleagues, guests and partners are supported throughout Experience working collaboratively with contractors, consultants and supply chains, building inclusive, transparent and trusted relationships Confident communicator with experience engaging at Board level, providing clear, evidence-based insight and fostering constructive, inclusive stakeholder dialogue About the benefits Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few: Management Bonus Scheme (up to 22%) Company Car Access to our enhanced pension plan, with 8% from you and 7% contributed by Center Parcs Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance Discounted Center Parcs breaks Free use of our leisure facilities 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Closing date Sunday 15th March 2026 Interviews to be held Week commencing 16th March 2026 Our commitment to diversity and inclusion At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome. We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Head of Capital Projects Circa £110,000 per annum dependent upon experience + 22% bonus scheme This is a hybrid role, based in the office two days per week, with the remainder worked from home. The position is based at Head Office (Forest House), with regular travel to villages / sites as required. Free on site parking is available. Welcome to Center Parcs, the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 10,000 across Forest House and six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland. Responsibilities The Head of Capital Projects will lead the strategic planning and delivery of Center Parcs' capital investment programme across its UK & Ireland estate. This includes new commercial developments, major refurbishments, colleague and guest experience enhancements. The role will ensure all capital projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards, supporting Center Parcs' brand standard, operational performance and long-term growth strategy. You will be the senior authority for capital delivery, driving commercial value, innovation and operational excellence across a diverse project portfolio. This role reports into the Estates Director. Key responsibilities include: Capital Strategy & Portfolio Leadership: Lead the multi-year capital investment strategy and five-year roadmap, prioritising high-impact projects and providing inclusive, transparent advice to the Estates Director and Board to support sustainable growth and an excellent guest experience Programme & Project Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex capital projects, ensuring best practice governance and controls so that all activity is delivered to agreed cost, programme, quality and safety standards Commercial & Financial Management: Manage multimillion-pound capital budgets and long-term investment plans, securing positive commercial outcomes through fair procurement and contract strategies, supported by robust forecasting, cashflow management, investment appraisal and accessible business case development Stakeholder & Operational Integration: Work collaboratively with colleagues across Villages, Operations, Guest Experience, Sustainability and Finance to integrate projects smoothly into live environments, building inclusive and trusted relationships with external partners while minimising disruption to guest operations Health, Safety, Quality & Sustainability: Champion a zero-harm culture across all projects, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and Building Safety legislation, embedding low carbon and sustainable design principles, and encouraging responsible innovation in construction methods Leadership & Capability Development: Lead and empower a high performing capital projects team, strengthening succession planning and capability pathways while fostering a positive, supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can succeed What you'll need Senior leadership experience delivering complex, multi-site capital programmes within the private sector, ideally across hospitality, leisure, retail, property or mixed-use environments Proven ability to manage large scale capital portfolios, typically valued at £30m or more, with a focus on sustainable, responsible investment Background in delivering projects within live operational environments, ensuring colleagues, guests and partners are supported throughout Experience working collaboratively with contractors, consultants and supply chains, building inclusive, transparent and trusted relationships Confident communicator with experience engaging at Board level, providing clear, evidence-based insight and fostering constructive, inclusive stakeholder dialogue About the benefits Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few: Management Bonus Scheme (up to 22%) Company Car Access to our enhanced pension plan, with 8% from you and 7% contributed by Center Parcs Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance Discounted Center Parcs breaks Free use of our leisure facilities 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Closing date Sunday 15th March 2026 Interviews to be held Week commencing 16th March 2026 Our commitment to diversity and inclusion At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome. We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of an international multi-site services group based in Greater Manchester, for an experienced Interim Financial Controller. We are seeking a professional who can effectively oversee the financial reporting team and also work alongside the finance business partnering function to provide effective decision support to the business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial control, business partnering and financial leadership. The role would suit either an interim finance specialist for 6 months ( INSIDE IR35) or a qualified finance professional open to a temporary to permanent opportunity. The Role To assist the FD with coordination and collation of accurate budgets and forecasts to agreed formats and timetables To act as the lead for ensuring that any audits are being carried out effectively and promptly by liaising with the rest of the finance team and senior stakeholders including statutory audits & internal audits. Assisting with the coordination and collation of the annual budget, monthly and quarterly forecast and reporting to Group including collation of reporting packs and validation into HFM budgeting platform Preparation of the monthly reporting packs (internal, group and divisional) through liaison with the Finance Business Partners and Management Accounts team Collate and review cashflow reporting alongside the finance director Manage and support a small team Prepare and present management reports, providing insights into financial performance The person ACA/ACCA/ACMA Qualified Accountant Proven experience as a Financial Controller Strong knowledge of month-end close processes & budgeting & forecasting Excellent leadership and team management skills Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities The company operates a hybrid working pattern, a team environment with low staff turnover and there are good longer term career opportunities for the right candidate. Candidates will need to be available at short notice.
Feb 28, 2026
Contractor
We are currently recruiting on behalf of an international multi-site services group based in Greater Manchester, for an experienced Interim Financial Controller. We are seeking a professional who can effectively oversee the financial reporting team and also work alongside the finance business partnering function to provide effective decision support to the business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial control, business partnering and financial leadership. The role would suit either an interim finance specialist for 6 months ( INSIDE IR35) or a qualified finance professional open to a temporary to permanent opportunity. The Role To assist the FD with coordination and collation of accurate budgets and forecasts to agreed formats and timetables To act as the lead for ensuring that any audits are being carried out effectively and promptly by liaising with the rest of the finance team and senior stakeholders including statutory audits & internal audits. Assisting with the coordination and collation of the annual budget, monthly and quarterly forecast and reporting to Group including collation of reporting packs and validation into HFM budgeting platform Preparation of the monthly reporting packs (internal, group and divisional) through liaison with the Finance Business Partners and Management Accounts team Collate and review cashflow reporting alongside the finance director Manage and support a small team Prepare and present management reports, providing insights into financial performance The person ACA/ACCA/ACMA Qualified Accountant Proven experience as a Financial Controller Strong knowledge of month-end close processes & budgeting & forecasting Excellent leadership and team management skills Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities The company operates a hybrid working pattern, a team environment with low staff turnover and there are good longer term career opportunities for the right candidate. Candidates will need to be available at short notice.
Job Title: Finance Analyst - Functional Business Partnering Function: FIN Duration: Permanent Hours : Fulltime 37 hrs Location(s): Harlow or Glenrothes / Hybrid with 2-3 days a week on site Security Clearance Requirements: SC Eligible Raytheon UK At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology click apply for full job details
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Finance Analyst - Functional Business Partnering Function: FIN Duration: Permanent Hours : Fulltime 37 hrs Location(s): Harlow or Glenrothes / Hybrid with 2-3 days a week on site Security Clearance Requirements: SC Eligible Raytheon UK At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology click apply for full job details
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Transformation Director, Cambridge University Press Salary: £76,000 - £104,500 plus competitive benefits Location: Cambridge, UK - Hybrid Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Lead the creation of a new Transformation Management Office We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. Are you passionate about driving transformation, shaping organisational change, and enabling teams to deliver meaningful impact? We're looking for a highly skilled Transformation Director to lead our new Transformation Management Office (TMO) within Cambridge University Press, the Academic publishing division of Cambridge University Press & Assessment. About the role Academic publishing is undergoing a period of significant change. Evolving customer needs, digital transformation, new business models and the rise of AI are reshaping how we work and how we deliver value. To ensure we remain competitive and continue to deliver against our strategy, we are seeking an exceptional Transformation Director to lead our new Transformation Management Office and accelerate this evolution. This role goes far beyond oversight - you will be a strategist, delivery expert, and "player-coach," intervening directly in high-risk areas where deeper leadership is needed. You must have the confidence and credibility to operate with Board-level stakeholders and the ability to influence decision making across a large, matrixed organisation. Strategic Leadership You will be the architect and storyteller of our academic transformation, owning a clear, compelling narrative that connects long-term strategy to real world outcomes. You'll translate this narrative into a robust roadmap and investment case, ensuring priorities are clear, funded, and deliverable. As leader of the Transformation Management Office, you'll build and inspire a high performing team, working in close partnership with the Central PMO to ensure academic transformation is fully aligned with wider organisational priorities. Delivery & Execution You'll establish and govern the academic transformation portfolio, accelerating delivery while maintaining strong control. Chairing TMO delivery forums, you'll drive decisive action, remove barriers, and focus relentlessly on outcomes. Where delivery needs an extra push, you'll lead senior level programme "deep dives", providing hands on intervention and direction. You'll raise organisational delivery maturity by embedding pragmatic frameworks, coaching leaders, and partnering with the Academic Design Pod to ensure solutions are scalable, coherent, and fully integrated. You'll also oversee change management, ensuring new ways of working are not just launched but embedded and sustained. Value, Finance & Governance You'll provide clear, confident Board-level visibility on performance, risk, and return on investment. With accountability for financial control across the transformation portfolio and cost centre, you'll enforce rigorous business case development and benefits realisation tracking. You'll hold delivery leaders accountable for value creation, ensuring transformation outcomes align directly to P&L impact and strategic priorities. Stakeholder Leadership & Culture Success in this role depends on trust and influence. You'll build confidence with senior stakeholders and cultivate a culture defined by pace, transparency, and delivery discipline. You'll champion consistent design and delivery standards and lead impactful TMO communications and change strategies across the Academic community. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You Essential Knowledge & Experience Experience of setting up and/or running a TMO in another organisation Experience of design and delivery of complex, multi year portfolios in large organisations Deep expertise across transformation disciplines (programme management, operating models, CI) Awareness of GenAI and automation opportunities and risks Broad working knowledge across technology, data, operations, commercial and customer experience Experience working with Board-level stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions Demonstrable leadership of high-impact programmes and large-scale portfolios Strong financial literacy and experience with benefits realisation and cost management Key Skills Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into pragmatic action Strong decision making in resource-constrained environments Collaborative leadership in matrix structures Excellent communication, advisory and influencing skills Data-driven approach to decision-making and performance measurement Desirable If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Strong understanding of the academic publishing landscape and digital transformation trends Agile or formal PM qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2) Lean/Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement qualification Change management certification For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 15 March 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from week commencing 23 March 2026. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Transformation Director, Cambridge University Press Salary: £76,000 - £104,500 plus competitive benefits Location: Cambridge, UK - Hybrid Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Lead the creation of a new Transformation Management Office We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. Are you passionate about driving transformation, shaping organisational change, and enabling teams to deliver meaningful impact? We're looking for a highly skilled Transformation Director to lead our new Transformation Management Office (TMO) within Cambridge University Press, the Academic publishing division of Cambridge University Press & Assessment. About the role Academic publishing is undergoing a period of significant change. Evolving customer needs, digital transformation, new business models and the rise of AI are reshaping how we work and how we deliver value. To ensure we remain competitive and continue to deliver against our strategy, we are seeking an exceptional Transformation Director to lead our new Transformation Management Office and accelerate this evolution. This role goes far beyond oversight - you will be a strategist, delivery expert, and "player-coach," intervening directly in high-risk areas where deeper leadership is needed. You must have the confidence and credibility to operate with Board-level stakeholders and the ability to influence decision making across a large, matrixed organisation. Strategic Leadership You will be the architect and storyteller of our academic transformation, owning a clear, compelling narrative that connects long-term strategy to real world outcomes. You'll translate this narrative into a robust roadmap and investment case, ensuring priorities are clear, funded, and deliverable. As leader of the Transformation Management Office, you'll build and inspire a high performing team, working in close partnership with the Central PMO to ensure academic transformation is fully aligned with wider organisational priorities. Delivery & Execution You'll establish and govern the academic transformation portfolio, accelerating delivery while maintaining strong control. Chairing TMO delivery forums, you'll drive decisive action, remove barriers, and focus relentlessly on outcomes. Where delivery needs an extra push, you'll lead senior level programme "deep dives", providing hands on intervention and direction. You'll raise organisational delivery maturity by embedding pragmatic frameworks, coaching leaders, and partnering with the Academic Design Pod to ensure solutions are scalable, coherent, and fully integrated. You'll also oversee change management, ensuring new ways of working are not just launched but embedded and sustained. Value, Finance & Governance You'll provide clear, confident Board-level visibility on performance, risk, and return on investment. With accountability for financial control across the transformation portfolio and cost centre, you'll enforce rigorous business case development and benefits realisation tracking. You'll hold delivery leaders accountable for value creation, ensuring transformation outcomes align directly to P&L impact and strategic priorities. Stakeholder Leadership & Culture Success in this role depends on trust and influence. You'll build confidence with senior stakeholders and cultivate a culture defined by pace, transparency, and delivery discipline. You'll champion consistent design and delivery standards and lead impactful TMO communications and change strategies across the Academic community. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You Essential Knowledge & Experience Experience of setting up and/or running a TMO in another organisation Experience of design and delivery of complex, multi year portfolios in large organisations Deep expertise across transformation disciplines (programme management, operating models, CI) Awareness of GenAI and automation opportunities and risks Broad working knowledge across technology, data, operations, commercial and customer experience Experience working with Board-level stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions Demonstrable leadership of high-impact programmes and large-scale portfolios Strong financial literacy and experience with benefits realisation and cost management Key Skills Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into pragmatic action Strong decision making in resource-constrained environments Collaborative leadership in matrix structures Excellent communication, advisory and influencing skills Data-driven approach to decision-making and performance measurement Desirable If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Strong understanding of the academic publishing landscape and digital transformation trends Agile or formal PM qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2) Lean/Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement qualification Change management certification For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 15 March 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from week commencing 23 March 2026. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
