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Are you ready to take the next step in your accountancy career with a firm that truly values its people and invests in their growth? If you're looking for more variety, autonomy, and support to reach your goals, this could be the move you've been waiting for. As an Accounts Semi Senior / Senior, you'll join a friendly and experienced team that supports a wide range of business and personal clients click apply for full job details

Job Title : Director of Finance and Resources Contract : Part-time, permanent Hours : 15-22.5 hours per week, to be discussed with candidates at interview Salary : Circa £60,000 pro rata, per annum Location : The role is based at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre in Pill, Bristol with the opportunity for some flexible hybrid working. About Us Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists). Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need. The role We are excited to be recruiting for a Director of Finance and Resources to be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the financial management and HR functions within the Charity. Working closely with the CEO as a member of the Executive team, the post holder will act as a strategic advisor to the Trustee board. Key elements of the role will include: Leading the financial planning, cashflow management, budgeting and cost control for the charity. Working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure timely financial reporting is completed including monthly management accounts and forecasts. Responsibility for the production of the annual Financial Statements and Trustee Annual Report. Acting as an advisor and coach to senior staff to support and improve financial literacy and decision making whilst leading the annual budgeting and business cycle. Providing effective leadership, direction and training to the Finance and HR teams, ensuring that Finance and HR strategies align with the overall business strategy. Oversee HR operations, developing and implementing people strategies and ensuring compliance with employment law. The candidate we are looking for will have proven experience in a senior level finance role, preferably within the voluntary sector. They will also have experience of leading an HR team with a proven ability to drive strategic HR initiatives. Candidates should have excellent planning, communication and organisation skills and be able to effectively balance a substantial workload ranging from day-to-day tasks to strategic thinking. Joining an established team, the successful candidate will bring strong leadership as they build and maintain relationships across all areas of the Charity including the Trustee Board. In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including : 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Beautiful workspace in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Bristol with free onsite parking Subsidised lunch, freshly prepared onsite in the Penny Brohn kitchen Flexible and hybrid working Enhanced sick pay after six month s service Auto enrolment into the Penny Brohn UK pension scheme Free Life Assurance Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year of service Specsavers Corporate eyecare test Cycle to work scheme Access to subsidised wellbeing at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre Thank you for considering Penny Brohn UK, we look forward to hearing from you! Timetable for appointment Closing date: Monday 8 December at 9.00am First interview: Thursday 11 December, Penny Brohn UK National Centre Second interview: Friday 19 December, Penny Brohn UK National Centre Start date to be agreed upon appointment of successful candidate Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. No agencies please.

About LJMU At Liverpool John Moores University, our students thrive because of the people who teach, guide, and inspire them, we truly make a difference. Every year, our commitment to exceptional education attracts talented students from across the UK and the world. This growth is fuelled by inspirational academics, professionals who bring vision, passion, and expertise to their disciplines. Driven by our continued growth in student numbers and our commitment to delivering outstanding learning, teaching, and research opportunities for our students, we are expanding our academic community. As part of this growth, we are creating a number of key academic positions that will play an integral role in shaping our university's next chapter. About Liverpool Business School Liverpool Business School (LBS) is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution renowned for its commitment to innovation and a strong tradition of nurturing talent and the development of future business leaders. We empower our students with the knowledge, experience, and professional networks needed to excel in their specialist business fields within a dynamic and research informed learning environment. We are proud to offer a vibrant teaching and learning environment, firmly underpinned by research and scholarship. Practical impact is central to our ethos, and we deliver real business solutions to organisations at the local, national, and international levels. Our growing portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is supported by a wide range of local, regional, and international partnerships. Recently named Business School of the Year (2025) by both the Education North Awards and Times Higher Education Awards, LBS is committed to embedding digital literacy, employability, and internationalisation across all of our programmes. As proud signatories of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), we also maintain a vibrant academic community dedicated to responsible business education. We are currently pursuing AACSB accreditation and are proud signatories of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). As holders of the Small Business Charter, we are recognised for our entrepreneurial focus and meaningful engagement with the business community. We are especially proud of our Business and Accounting Clinic, where students gain invaluable experience through live consultancy projects and the preparation of year-end accounts for external organisations. The Clinic works with a wide range of partners across the Liverpool City Region, providing impactful learning experiences and valuable contributions to the business community. What we're looking for We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Lecturer or Senior Teaching Fellow to join our dynamic team at Liverpool Business School. This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver high-quality teaching and learning materials, while contributing significantly to the planning, design, and development of innovative academic programmes. Your appointment will be at Senior Lecturer or Senior Teaching Fellow level, depending on your experience and profile. In this role, you will take responsibility for the effective management of teaching activities and actively engage in scholarship, research, and professional or knowledge-exchange initiatives that enhance your practice and subject expertise. You will also undertake administrative duties to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department. We are looking for someone who can make contributions to the academic work of the School, particularly in Accountancy (Financial and/or Management), Data Analysis for Accounting and Finance, MS Excel (including Power BI), and Mathematics/Statistics. You will deliver engaging lectures, tutorials, and seminars at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and supervise postgraduate students. To succeed in this role, you will hold an honours degree and a postgraduate qualification in a related discipline, alongside a professional accounting body qualification and membership. A PhD or equivalent qualification (or substantial professional practitioner experience) is essential. You will also have, or be willing to complete, a higher education teaching qualification such as the LJMU PGCertLTHE within the three-year induction period. You will be encouraged to maintain professional currency through UK professional body membership and ongoing CPD engagement. What we offer This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research-informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes. As well as outstanding development support, we also offer: Generous annual leave entitlement and Christmas period closure with the option to purchase additional annual leave Excellent pension scheme Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Family friendly policies Car and travel loan schemes We are also investing in our staff and students by creating a busy and thriving campus, the hubs of which are our friendly and inclusive Student Life, Redmonds, Tithebarn and Byrom Street buildings. Our staff are visible and present for our students and this all adds to the fantastic student experience of living and studying in such a vibrant city. We see our staff as very much part of this community and value their contribution to the success of LJMU, Liverpool and the wider northwest region. If you're inspired by the idea of joining a growing university and bringing your expertise to a community where you can truly make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For informal enquiries, you may contact . Liverpool Business School is proud of its commitment to diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. We are also committed to the advancement of gender equality through representation, progression and success for all having been awarded Athena Swan Gender Equality Bronze status. We encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage women, ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+, non-binary and individuals with a disability to apply. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

The incumbent will lead a team to cultivate business relationships and opportunities to generate revenue with prospective and existing clients for WuXi TIDES, a WuXi AppTec company. In particular, to support the growth of the rapidly growing oligonucleotide and peptide (O&P) Contract Research, Development and Manufacture (CDMO) business. The candidate will work closely together with the Europe and global business development leaders to pursue new business leads, follow up on critical issues, and aid in attending to customer inquiries. Assists marketing in delivering content and driving the success of new and existing services. This role will lead TIDES Discovery European business development team and support key collaborations from research to early phase clinical development. The position works closely with WuXi AppTec's other BD team members and senior management team to develop and execute the most effective strategy to increase discovery sales in Europe. This role will report directly to the VP, Head of STA & Tides Business Development and Project Management Europe. Leads a team to prospect for oligonucleotide and peptide new drug discovery companies that would benefit from TIDES CRDMO model. Manages strategic relationships with selected key accounts within the TIDES Discovery business in Europe. Attends conferences and meetings to present TIDES services to prospective and existing clients via email, phone, and web-conferencing systems. Acts upon, refers to, and follows up on leads from both sales and marketing campaigns. Increase awareness of TIDES's marketing initiatives, including scheduling meetings for tradeshows and driving registrations for webinars and seminars. Maintains knowledge of industry trends, funding, regulatory influence, mergers and acquisitions, in-out licensing of products/technologies, government/private grants and contacts, new drug development and approvals, related patent grants and notifications, market growth of small, med, and large-cap companies. Develop a social network of industry-related contacts via LinkedIn and other social networking platforms. Strategizes quarterly business development plans and benchmarks performance for continued success. Travel to local client meetings and tradeshows to assist the Business Development team as required. Proposes new ideas and strategies to increase performance and drive personal and team goals. Documents information in Client Relationship Management (CRM), including contacts, pre-screened/qualified leads, and new account information as required. Stays current on competitors and competitive strategies and provides input needed for the development of future services and products Builds strong internal relationships across functions Key BD liaison along with senior leadership during crisis management; create business solutions and engage in business continuity planning as well as execution when the need arises. Ensure successful partner visits to China, Europe, and other new potential TIDES entities worldwide. 15 + years of experience at a pharmaceutical company, biotech or Contract Research Organization (CRO) or equivalent with an established track record in leading a team. Strong scientific expertise and new drug development insight A professional degree in science or pharmaceuticals - M.S. required, PhD preferred At least 5 years of experience leading highly professional multi-national team including senior members Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, highly flexible, with excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills). Must be organized and detail oriented. Must have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales growth objectives and/or simultaneously managing several projects and timelines. Ability to perform within a professional environment and use judgment as dictated by the complexity of a situation. Experience with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software (i.e. Sales Force and/or Microsoft Dynamics/CRM) is preferred 1. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. 2. Non-Discrimination Clause (EU Directive-Aligned) This position is open to all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in accordance with EU and national non-discrimination laws. 3. Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodation We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is accessible to all candidates. If you require any accommodation due to a disability or medical condition, please let us know at any stage of the application process. 4. Data Protection (GDPR Compliance) We will process your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purposes of managing your application. Your data will be handled securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent, except where required by law. 5. Work Authorization Applicants must have the legal right to work in Germany at the time of application. We are an employer committed to fair and transparent hiring practices for all legally eligible workers. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.