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Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we're committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development. About Us We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity. The Role The role is flexible on base location and will involve travel across UK and Ireland. At Smurfit Westrock, safety is one of our core values. We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking UK & Ireland Health & Safety Manager to lead our regional Health & Safety strategy and drive continuous improvement across our multi-site Corrugated business. Reporting to the UK & Ireland Technical Director, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our safety culture, reducing risk and ensuring consistently high standards of Health & Safety across our operations in the UK and Ireland. You will lead and develop our regional Health & Safety team, working closely with senior leaders and site management teams to: Develop and deliver our UK & Ireland Health & Safety strategy, ensuring compliance with legislation and Group standards. Drive risk reduction and continuous improvement through effective management systems, assurance programmes and improvement plans. Champion behavioural safety, visible felt leadership and a positive safety culture. Monitor and analyse performance, identifying trends and challenging operational leaders to deliver improvements. Provide expert guidance and leadership on significant incidents and investigations. Build strong relationships with site teams, employee representatives, regulatory bodies and industry organisations. About You You will be an experienced Health & Safety leader with a proven track record in multi-site manufacturing operations. You will combine excellent technical knowledge with the confidence and ability to influence senior stakeholders, engage people at all levels and translate strategy into practical improvements. You will ideally have: Strong knowledge of UK and Irish Health & Safety legislation. Experience developing and implementing Health & Safety strategies across multiple sites. NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification), or demonstrable progress towards completion. ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification (or equivalent). Chartered or Certified IOSH membership (CMIOSH/CertIOSH), or equivalent. Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills. Experience in paper, packaging or other high-hazard manufacturing environments, together with behavioural safety and culture change initiatives, would be advantageous. What We Offer Competitive salary, company car or allowance & bonus plus 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme Ongoing training and development opportunities 24/7 confidential support for you and your family Flexible working options and family-friendly policies Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer) Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together. Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment. We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.

A global logistics business with operations across the UK, Ireland and Europe is looking for an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the finance function through an exciting period of transformation. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll drive performance, strengthen controls, improve profitability and support the business as it embarks on its next phase of growth. This is a hands-on leadership role combining strategic influence with operational delivery across a complex international organisation. Key Responsibilities You'll play a pivotal role in leading the finance function across the UK, Ireland and several European entities during a high-profile period of change and transformation. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll drive financial planning, budgeting and forecasting while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance. This is a highly visible role where you'll strengthen financial controls, enhance reporting processes and ensure the integrity of financial information across the business. You'll lead and develop an established finance team, build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and act as a trusted commercial partner to the wider organisation. A key part of the assignment will be supporting a helping to embed best practice, improve ways of working and leave a lasting impact on a complex international business. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys driving change, delivering results and operating in a fast-paced global environment. About You Fully qualified accountant Finance Leadership skills within a large, complex organisation. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Solid technical accounting background with excellent financial control expertise. Proven track record of leading change, transformation and process improvement projects. Strong leadership skills with the ability to build high-performing teams. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. What's on Offer? £700-£850 per day - INSCOPE Initial 6-month interim contract. Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week in the Manchester office. Free onsite parking. Opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile transformation programme within a global business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim leader who enjoys driving change, improving performance and leaving a lasting impact on a complex international organisation. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

Divisional Finance Director: Birmingham Manufacturing Division £1bn Turnover Multi-Site UK & Ireland A leading, privately owned manufacturing group is seeking an outstanding Divisional Finance Director to lead finance across its £1bn turnover manufacturing division, spanning multiple product categories and sites. Reporting to the Divisional Managing Director and working closely with the Group CFO, you will be a key member of the divisional leadership team, combining strategic leadership with hands-on commercial and operational finance. Your remit will include: Leading planning, forecasting, reporting, capex governance, cash flow and financial control across a complex multi-site footprint Driving commercial finance, including customer and product profitability, pricing, cost recovery and inflation pass-through Partnering with operations to improve yield, labour efficiency, waste, OEE and inventory control Challenging and appraising major tenders, automation investments, M&A and transformation programmes Leading and developing a high-performing team of divisional financial controllers You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with proven Finance Director experience in large-scale manufacturing and a track record in businesses of £100m+ turnover. You will have led finance teams across multiple sites, delivered cost optimisation and transformation, and gained experience of ERP and systems improvements. Private equity or listed company exposure is advantageous. Influential, analytical and results-driven, you will have the credibility to challenge and support senior operational and commercial leaders in a fast-paced environment. Working pattern: This is a hands-on, visible leadership role. You will be based in Birmingham two days a week and out at manufacturing sites across the UK two days a week, with flexibility for the remaining day. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of a major UK manufacturer. Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Managing Partner - Finance & Strategy Part-time role We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader to take ownership of the finance function and shape the next phase of business growth. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone combining financial expertise, commercial judgement and strategic thinking with the ability to scale a business. Ideally, you will have experience in SaaS, technology or a high-growth environment, where cash flow, profitability, forecasting and scalable systems are essential. Working with the CEO and leadership team, you will assess operations, identify improvements and implement the financial infrastructure, processes and strategy needed for expansion. This is not a traditional finance role focused on historical reporting. We need someone who looks ahead, challenges existing thinking and delivers meaningful change. The Person We Are Looking For You think like a business owner, not simply a finance professional. You can enter a growing business, understand its operations, identify gaps and implement solutions. Comfortable moving between strategic planning and financial analysis, you bring structure, commercial awareness and decisive leadership. You are proactive, commercially astute and accountable. Rather than identifying problems, you develop solutions, engage stakeholders and deliver results. Key Responsibilities Finance Function Ownership & Transformation Take full ownership of the finance function, supporting the company's growth ambitions. Review financial systems, processes, reporting, controls and team capabilities. Identify gaps, establish priorities and implement improvements. Build scalable financial infrastructure and strengthen accountability. Lead financial transformation from assessment through to delivery. Cash Flow, Forecasting & Financial Planning Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning and working capital. Develop budgets, financial models, forecasts and scenario plans. Anticipate funding requirements, investment needs and financial pressures. Introduce forecasting processes to support informed decisions. Ensure growth plans have realistic financial and resource planning. P&L Ownership & Commercial Performance Own P&L performance, including revenue, costs, margins and profitability. Analyse results, identify trends and challenge underperformance. Work with commercial and operational teams to improve margins and efficiency. Establish meaningful KPIs and management reporting. Review pricing, contracts, investment decisions and commercial opportunities. Translate financial information into recommendations that improve performance. Business Strategy & Growth Partner with the CEO to develop and deliver financial and commercial strategy. Understand the business model, revenue streams, customers and operating costs. Identify changes required to support sustainable growth. Assess whether structures, resources and processes can support expansion. Develop business cases and financial plans for strategic initiatives. Challenge existing approaches and turn opportunities into action. Technology, Systems & Scalability Review finance systems to improve reporting, automation and efficiency. Implement scalable processes delivering accurate financial information. Strengthen forecasting and reporting as the business grows. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on improvements. Apply knowledge of SaaS, technology or digital business models where relevant. Leadership & Business Partnership Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership team. Lead financial decisions, establish priorities and own outcomes. Build and develop the finance team and wider financial capabilities. Promote commercial awareness, accountability and informed decisions. Build relationships while confidently challenging senior stakeholders. About You Significant experience in senior finance, commercial finance or financial leadership. Ideally, experience within SaaS, technology or a high-growth business. Strong P&L management, cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling skills. Proven experience building, restructuring or transforming a finance function. Excellent understanding of revenue, costs, margins and profitability. Experience implementing financial systems, processes and reporting. Sound commercial judgement and ability to identify improvements. Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and challenging established thinking. Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on financial analysis. A proven record of driving change and delivering measurable results. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications would be advantageous, although commercial capability, strategic thinking and the ability to deliver change are equally important. Why Join? This is an opportunity to shape the finance function and influence the future of a growing business. You will have the autonomy to assess what is needed, influence decisions and implement the financial foundations, systems and capabilities required for sustainable growth. 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.

Are you a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment? Do you enjoy partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and driving financial performance? Are you looking for an opportunity to lead financial reporting, planning and analysis across a major retail logistics contract? Here at GXO, we're recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager to join our TJX operation on a 12-month maternity cover contract . This is a full-time role where you'll take responsibility for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across the TJX UK & Ireland contract.Due to the nature of the role, presence will be required on site, however there is flexibility on how many days a week. Working closely with operational teams, customer stakeholders and central support functions, you'll provide commercial insight, financial challenge and strategic support to help drive operational and business performance across a multi-site contract. Pay, benefits and more: We're offering a salary of £66,000 , alongside 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays , car allowance, a management pension scheme, life assurance, access to a 24/7 online GP service and a comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also benefit from our MyBenefits platform, offering high-street discounts, cashback schemes, cycle-to-work options and a range of wellbeing benefits. What you'll do on a typical day: Take ownership of weekly and monthly management accounts across assigned contracts, ensuring accurate, timely and meaningful financial reporting for both GXO and the customer Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, providing detailed analysis of variances, risks and opportunities to support operational and commercial decision-making Build strong partnerships with operational leadership teams and customer stakeholders, providing robust financial challenge, insight and support to improve business performance Manage balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and monthly accounting processes while ensuring compliance with all GXO financial controls and reporting standards Lead and develop Assistant Finance Managers and Finance Assistants, promoting a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and professional development What you need to succeed at GXO: Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager or Management Accounting role within a logistics, distribution or operational environment Strong understanding of management accounting principles, financial controls, forecasting, budgeting and commercial financial analysis Experience producing weekly flash reporting, monthly management accounts and customer-facing financial reporting within a fast-paced business environment Advanced Excel capability and experience working with systems such as Oracle, Lucanet, Blackline or similar financial platforms CIMA or ACCA finalist, newly qualified or qualified by experience, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive commercial performance We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Brand Manager - Health Market Drayton Monday - Friday Müller is growing its presence within health and nutrition, creating new opportunities to reach consumers and expand into developing areas of the market. We're looking for a Brand Manager - Health to join our award-winning Marketing Team and help shape the next stage of that growth. You'll have the opportunity to work across brand strategy, innovation and activation, helping create new products and bring compelling campaigns to life. This is a varied Brand Manager role covering the full marketing mix, including innovation, communications, digital, PR, packaging, shopper marketing and in-store activation. You'll work on some of the nation's most recognised dairy brands, alongside newer partnerships and propositions such as Müller x Myprotein. Your challenge You'll take responsibility for areas of the Müller health portfolio, helping develop the brand plans and innovation needed to unlock further growth. Depending on your background, your strengths may sit within brand development and strategy, or you may have broader experience launching products and delivering effective activation. What matters is your ability to understand consumers, make commercially grounded recommendations and turn plans into results. You'll work closely with Sales, Category, Commercial, R&D and agency partners, bringing different teams together to develop products, secure distribution and deliver impactful campaigns. Key responsibilities Support the development and delivery of brand strategies and annual brand plans. Lead new product development from initial idea through to launch and in-market activation. Plan and execute activity across media, communications, shopper and commercial channels. Act as a key day-to-day contact for creative and media agencies, with support from the Senior Brand Manager. Take responsibility for areas of the health portfolio, including brand planning, innovation development and commercial performance. Work with Sales and Category teams to understand performance and identify distribution and growth opportunities. Use brand, consumer and commercial data to make clear recommendations. Track brand and campaign performance against agreed measures and identify where activity needs to be adjusted. Coordinate cross-functional project teams and manage multiple priorities. Manage and develop one direct report. About you You'll have consumer marketing experience, ideally gained in FMCG, food, drink, nutrition, health and wellness or another fast-paced branded environment. We're looking for someone who can bring a combination of: Brand strategy and practical in-market execution. New product development or innovation experience. Campaign, media, communications or brand activation experience. Commercial awareness and an understanding of how marketing decisions affect wider business performance. Confidence using data and insight to inform brand recommendations. Strong project management and organisational skills. The ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams. A collaborative, pragmatic approach and the confidence to take ownership. You don't need to be a specialist in every area. You might be particularly strong in brand positioning and innovation, or you might have deeper experience in activation, communications and driving brand growth in market. Benefits : Annual bonus of up to 10% Annual pay reviews Private healthcare cover 4 x life assurance Pension plan - up to 8% matched contribution 25 days annual leave - increasing with service - plus bank holidays Purchase/sell annual leave scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity/family leave policy Employee assistance programme In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store If you're ready to take real ownership, work across the full marketing mix and help develop Müller's growing health portfolio, we'd like to hear from you. You can find out more about Müller and what it's like to work for us by clicking here Careers at Müller UK & Ireland

Business Insurance helps companies in the UK and Ireland identify, prepare for and mitigate risks by offering a broad array of industry-specific, combined property and casualty insurance solutions to customers. This includes SME solutions traded directly, Commercial Accounts traded via brokers, and Corporate Solutions to FTSE 350 Risk Managed companies. We are looking for a Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter to join our renewals team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for our large complex existing business underwriting, including global and multinational business. You will leverage your underwriting expertise to proactively drive submissions, quotes, and binds and enjoy building strong partnerships with brokers, delivering tailored insurance solutions that truly make a difference. You will be a decisive, detail-oriented professional who is able to independently assess risk, negotiate winning terms, and showcase our products to fuel Travelers' sustainable profitability and success. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business primarily comprised of moderate to complex accounts across all our products. Underwrite and skillfully negotiate moderate to complex risks to minimise risk and maximise profitability, including Mid Term Adjustments (MTAs). Proactively manage your portfolio, ensuring key performance indicators are consistently achieved and you actively target new business and retention. Identify and take corrective action based on individual risk characteristics identified through Portfolio Management to actively manage your portfolio of risks. Identify and capture opportunities to write additional lines of business using knowledge of products, risk characteristics and appetite. Proactively utilise various technology platforms to quote and bind risk efficiently. Prepare, lead and present Underwriting Reviews for individual policies or portfolios/schemes and manage action points. Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners within the business unit and across the enterprise to identify cross-selling opportunities. Foster and maintain relationships with brokers by phone, email or other communication channels to market and sell Travelers products with a goal of writing and retaining accounts consistent with our risk appetite. Must be able to travel to meetings. Develop and execute retention plans and support the new business teams to win business that align with the team's sales plans to drive success working in partnership with the sales team. Train and mentor less experienced underwriters. Support and collaboration for more junior members of the team, including referrals.

We are growing! This is a great opportunity for an employment lawyer as a Senior Legal Counsel within Sky's in house HR Legal team. We seek a motivated, collaborative and commercially minded lawyer who is able to support across the full breadth of employment law issues, primarily in UK & Ireland but with scope across Sky's footprint in other jurisdictions. The role will offer a wide variety of cutting-edge work and provide first-class opportunities for development and growth, both within the team and more broadly across the department and the Sky Group. Our team is part of the Sky Legal team with around 200 UK based lawyers. Sky is fast paced and challenging, but it's also a people first business with friendly, amazing colleagues and real opportunities to grow your career. You will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of work for multiple clients and stakeholders across the Sky Group. The variety of work is unique in the UK - ranging across the entire TMT sector from market leading Sports and News issues, to Sky Studios productions, to our key volume areas including our engineers, retail and contact centre populations. This is an exciting time to join the HR Legal team. Our business is increasingly focused on large and strategic projects, and HR Legal are a growing team with a key seat at the table in guiding and delivering this change. Sky has recently made significant announcements around its future, and you will play a major part in shaping that. The role will report into Stephen Hall, Head Counsel of the HR Legal team based in our West London offices. What you'll do Provide clear, commercial and practical advice to HR, business leaders and internal lawyers regarding the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues - primarily in UK&I but with an international scope. Support HR and the business to deliver Sky's ambitious transformation and M&A programme, working on and driving key strategic projects and other commercial priorities. Exposure to senior leadership providing timely, concise and effective advice on key HR projects and risks - with accountability for providing creative and risk-based solutions, and driving positive outcomes. Opportunity to work both independently and as a team - building effective relationships with HR and legal colleagues and the wider Sky businesses (including Sky Group and NBC Universal). Coach and develop other team members within the HR Legal team and broader Sky Legal team - including supervising our Paralegals who conduct our employment tribunal litigation in house. Retain, instruct and manage the work of outside counsel in a manner which promotes efficiency and cost-effectiveness What you'll bring Essential criteria: Extensive experience in UK employment law issues within a highly regarded law firm or equivalent in-house Experience of managing i) large scale restructuring and M&A projects, ii) reputational management issues, and ii) trade union issues Ability to effectively supervise on tribunal claims Commerciality - Ability to cut through complexity and provide creative, practical and risk based solutions Exceptional communication skills - Ability to clearly and effectively communicate advice to and manage a complex network of senior stakeholders Independent and pro-active - Ability to give legal advice quickly and independently, escalating at the appropriate time and driving matters forward Great team player - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and establish trust and business partnering at all levels Growth - Optimistic, open minded and willing to support others in their development. Desirable skills and experience: In house experience Exposure to Telecommunications, Media, Technology, and/or Entertainment industries Experience of working with external and overseas counsel Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.

Accountant Birmingham (Hybrid Working) £29.64 per hour 36.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Temporary Contract until August 2027 Make a Difference Through Public Service Finance An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accountant to join the Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) . This is a pivotal role supporting the Chief Finance Officer in delivering effective financial management, governance, and strategic financial advice across the organisation. This position offers the chance to contribute to high-profile commissioning programmes, grant-funded initiatives, and public sector reform projects that help improve policing and community safety across the West Midlands. The Role Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, you will play a key role in financial planning, budget monitoring, grant management, and financial reporting. You will provide expert financial advice to senior stakeholders and support projects that deliver meaningful outcomes for local communities. Key responsibilities include: Producing monthly budget monitoring reports and forecasting expenditure across PCC cost centres and externally funded projects. Challenging spending plans and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance. Providing financial advice and support to senior managers and key stakeholders. Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring effective oversight of funding awarded to partner organisations. Managing grant claims and ensuring compliance with grant conditions. Assisting with external funding bids and business cases. Preparing statutory and non-statutory financial returns and reports. Developing and improving financial systems, processes and controls. Representing the PCC at external meetings with government departments, local authorities and partner organisations. Supporting change programmes, projects and strategic initiatives aligned to PCC priorities. About You We are seeking a motivated finance professional who can operate confidently within a complex and politically sensitive environment. Essential Requirements Part-qualified CCAB Accountant or CIMA, or qualified AAT. Strong financial management and management accounting experience within a large or complex organisation. Experience of budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting. Ability to provide robust financial advice and challenge to senior stakeholders. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong understanding of financial governance and control frameworks. Experience preparing financial reports and presenting complex information clearly to non-finance audiences. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial management systems. Desirable CCAB or CIMA qualified. Public sector finance experience. Experience working within a politically sensitive environment. Knowledge of policing, Police and Crime Commissioners, or wider public sector reform. Experience of grant funding management and external funding applications. Knowledge of Oracle Financials or similar finance systems. Understanding of charity accounting. Experience of project and programme management methodologies. What You'll Bring A proactive, self-starting approach. A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills. Strong attention to detail and professional integrity. Political awareness and sensitivity. A collaborative and team-focused mindset. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation and contribute to projects that make a genuine impact across the West Midlands. You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, strategic financial planning, commissioned services, grant funding programmes and major public sector initiatives. Please note: This position is politically restricted. Apply Today If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a rewarding opportunity in a high-profile public sector environment, we'd love to hear from you. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you 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 explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

Managing Partner - Finance & Strategy Part-time role We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader to take ownership of the finance function and shape the next phase of business growth. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone combining financial expertise, commercial judgement and strategic thinking with the ability to scale a business. Ideally, you will have experience in SaaS, technology or a high-growth environment, where cash flow, profitability, forecasting and scalable systems are essential. Working with the CEO and leadership team, you will assess operations, identify improvements and implement the financial infrastructure, processes and strategy needed for expansion. This is not a traditional finance role focused on historical reporting. We need someone who looks ahead, challenges existing thinking and delivers meaningful change. The Person We Are Looking For You think like a business owner, not simply a finance professional. You can enter a growing business, understand its operations, identify gaps and implement solutions. Comfortable moving between strategic planning and financial analysis, you bring structure, commercial awareness and decisive leadership. You are proactive, commercially astute and accountable. Rather than identifying problems, you develop solutions, engage stakeholders and deliver results. Key Responsibilities Finance Function Ownership & Transformation Take full ownership of the finance function, supporting the company's growth ambitions. Review financial systems, processes, reporting, controls and team capabilities. Identify gaps, establish priorities and implement improvements. Build scalable financial infrastructure and strengthen accountability. Lead financial transformation from assessment through to delivery. Cash Flow, Forecasting & Financial Planning Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning and working capital. Develop budgets, financial models, forecasts and scenario plans. Anticipate funding requirements, investment needs and financial pressures. Introduce forecasting processes to support informed decisions. Ensure growth plans have realistic financial and resource planning. P&L Ownership & Commercial Performance Own P&L performance, including revenue, costs, margins and profitability. Analyse results, identify trends and challenge underperformance. Work with commercial and operational teams to improve margins and efficiency. Establish meaningful KPIs and management reporting. Review pricing, contracts, investment decisions and commercial opportunities. Translate financial information into recommendations that improve performance. Business Strategy & Growth Partner with the CEO to develop and deliver financial and commercial strategy. Understand the business model, revenue streams, customers and operating costs. Identify changes required to support sustainable growth. Assess whether structures, resources and processes can support expansion. Develop business cases and financial plans for strategic initiatives. Challenge existing approaches and turn opportunities into action. Technology, Systems & Scalability Review finance systems to improve reporting, automation and efficiency. Implement scalable processes delivering accurate financial information. Strengthen forecasting and reporting as the business grows. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on improvements. Apply knowledge of SaaS, technology or digital business models where relevant. Leadership & Business Partnership Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership team. Lead financial decisions, establish priorities and own outcomes. Build and develop the finance team and wider financial capabilities. Promote commercial awareness, accountability and informed decisions. Build relationships while confidently challenging senior stakeholders. About You Significant experience in senior finance, commercial finance or financial leadership. Ideally, experience within SaaS, technology or a high-growth business. Strong P&L management, cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling skills. Proven experience building, restructuring or transforming a finance function. Excellent understanding of revenue, costs, margins and profitability. Experience implementing financial systems, processes and reporting. Sound commercial judgement and ability to identify improvements. Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and challenging established thinking. Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on financial analysis. A proven record of driving change and delivering measurable results. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications would be advantageous, although commercial capability, strategic thinking and the ability to deliver change are equally important. Why Join? This is an opportunity to shape the finance function and influence the future of a growing business. You will have the autonomy to assess what is needed, influence decisions and implement the financial foundations, systems and capabilities required for sustainable growth. 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.

Senior Payroll Analyst Leicester Hybrid Working Salary: Up to £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Our client, a well-established international organisation, is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Analyst to join its finance and people function. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to take ownership of a complex payroll environment whilst working closely with key stakeholders across HR, Finance and third-party providers. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Managing end-to-end payroll activities within a multi-site business. Ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance and timely delivery. Working closely with external payroll providers and service partners. Supporting complex payroll cases and employee enquiries. Producing payroll reports, reconciliations and financial information. Partnering with HR and Finance teams on payroll-related activities and projects. Supporting process improvement initiatives and system enhancements. Assisting with audits, controls and compliance activities. Acting as a senior member of the payroll function, providing support and guidance to colleagues. About You You will demonstrate: Significant payroll experience within a medium to large organisation - UK and Ireland. Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements. Experience managing relationships with third-party payroll providers. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong analytical and Excel capabilities. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. Desirable CIPP qualification. Experience of payroll system implementations or upgrades - ADP / Workday. Exposure to complex payroll arrangements. Previous experience supporting payroll projects. Team leadership or mentoring experience. What's on Offer? Salary up to £65,000 . Hybrid working. Opportunity to take ownership of a key business function. Exposure to business-wide projects and change initiatives. Long-term career development opportunities. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Our client will be looking to conduct a 2-stage interview process with a view to appoint as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Specsavers at the heart of our Tax function, where you'll play a key role in helping us deliver on our purpose of changing lives through better sight and hearing. As a Senior Tax Business Partner, you'll be a trusted adviser to the business - not only Finance - making sure Tax is involved where it's needed and relied on for accurate, efficient advice. You'll also be the trusted controller of our tax compliance processes, ensuring our UK and Ireland legislative requirements are met accurately and on time. Combining technical expertise with commercial insight, you'll help ensure tax is seen as a valued partner while contributing to the continued success and growth of our UK and Ireland businesses. In this highly visible role, you'll lead, coach and develop a team of Tax Compliance Analysts, building a high-performing team with strong commercial and analytical capability. You'll act as the senior business partner to the rest of the Tax team, providing insight, challenge and recommendations that support strategic decision-making, and you'll build strong relationships across the business so that tax opportunities and risks are understood. You'll maintain and provide the initial approval on all UK and Irish Corporate Tax returns and the associated analytics and payments. We have a significant compliance requirement so it is essential you are able to get involved in meeting our deliverables for compliance function, including VAT and Corporation Tax returns. From driving continuous improvement and analytical capability as our volumes grow, to leading projects, advising our partners on business taxes and presenting budget and legislative developments to our Tax team, Finance teams and store partners, you'll help keep our tax processes robust, reliable and fit for the future. To succeed, you'll be a qualified tax professional (ATT or CTA) with post-qualified experience, a deep understanding of VAT and Corporation Tax returns, and a proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decisions. You'll bring strong commercial acumen, with examples of adding value in a demanding environment, and excellent analytical skills that turn complex information into compelling, actionable insight. Proactive and forward-looking, you'll manage multiple competing priorities, respond quickly to business needs and tailor complex tax messages for senior and non-tax audiences. Strong systems and data analysis skills, including advanced Excel and a willingness to learn new systems, together with examples of how you've demonstrated Specsavers' values and behaviours, will help you make an immediate impact. At Specsavers, you'll find a supportive and collaborative culture where your expertise is valued, your ideas are encouraged and your development matters. You'll have the opportunity to influence meaningful business decisions, work with experienced professionals and contribute to a purpose-led organisation that continues to grow and evolve. If you're looking for a role where you can combine trusted business partnering, technical excellence, leadership and commercial impact while helping shape the future of our Tax function, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover where a career with Specsavers could take you. This role closes on 20th November 2026. So don't delay your application, apply now - you'll be glad you did. Due to the high level of interest we receive for some opportunities, we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out. We believe our differences make us stronger. That's why we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. We also recognise that flexibility matters and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Our client has grown to become one of the largest family-owned manufacturers of construction products in the UK and Ireland. The group encompasses leading brands across the steel, light & environmental and timber sectors and they are renowned for pioneering, innovating, and a dedicated attitude of 'going through the wall' for their customers. The group continues to grow at pace from their Derbyshire base, and they are now looking for an Operations Director for their masonry led brand. This is an amazing opportunity for an established Operations Director with a manufacturing background to join this fantastic business and to directly manage a team of six. As Operations Director you will be responsible for overseeing and optimising all manufacturing, production, logistics, and operational processes within their steel manufacturing facilities to support operational growth. This role ensures the efficient, safe, and cost-effective production of steel products while maintaining strict quality standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Operations Director provides strategic leadership to plant operations, production planning, supply chain, maintenance, and quality teams. Manufacturing Operations Director - Responsibilities - Lead day-to-day operations across production, maintenance, logistics, and quality control. - Ensure manufacturing processes meet output targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines. - Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with corporate goals. - Oversee fabrication, logistics Quality, Health and Safety operations. - Optimize production schedules to maximise throughput and reduce bottlenecks. - Implement methodologies to improve efficiency and reduce waste (Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM). - Ensure the timely and efficient implementation of product innovations - Promote a strong safety culture and lead incident investigations as needed. - Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and sustainability requirements. - Collaborate with QA lead to meet product specifications and quality benchmarks. - Maintain ISO and other relevant certifications and relevant certifications across all sites. - Oversee operational budgets, cost controls, and capital expenditure planning. - Improve operational cost efficiency through procurement, waste reduction, and productivity initiatives. - Oversee workforce planning, training programs, and leadership development. - Collaborate closely with procurement teams to secure raw materials such as Steel, Fixings and consumables. - Optimise inventory levels, warehousing operations, and outbound logistics to support uninterrupted production. - Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, negotiating performance expectations and ensuring reliability. - Oversee logistics operations to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of finished products Manufacturing Operations Director - Required Skills - Bachelor's degree in engineering (desirable, although not essential) - Significant experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial operations, preferably steel/metallurgy, manufacturing, or related field. - Senior leadership or plant management director experience, with line management accountability. - Strong background in metal fabrication operations is highly preferred. - Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence programs. - Strong knowledge of steel manufacturing processes. - Proven ability to manage complex industrial operations and strategic planning skills. - Works independently, decisive, strong judgement, problem solver - Proficiency with ERP/MES systems (Navision / Business Central). - Flexibility to travel throughout the UK, ROI internationally on occasions. This role offers the opportunity for a skilled Operations Director to add immediate value with their skillset. It also offers the chance to work for a business with an enviable reputation within their field who reward and encourage development within their teams. The role is largely site based with four days based out of their Derbyshire facility, with one day working from home possible. The role comes with several benefits including a competitive base salary, bonus of up to 15%, private health care, and company car. Our client has an amazing office, culture, and working environment. The group has been scaling rapidly over the last few years and has further ambitious plans. This is a key role to them achieving that future growth potential. Apply now to be considered for their Manufacuring Operations Director role.

Job Title: Procurement Category Manager - Facilities, Estates & Logistics Location: London, Friars Bridge Court Salary: 59,000 to 64,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (40hrs per week), Hybrid About the role: We're looking for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to lead our Facilities, Estates and Logistics category portfolio. This is a high-impact role where you'll influence strategic decisions, work closely with senior stakeholders and drive measurable value across a diverse range of services, from hard and soft facilities management through to property services, transport and logistics solutions. You will lead end-to-end procurement activity, from market analysis and category planning through to tendering, negotiation, contract award and supplier relationship management. Working across multiple business functions, you'll provide market insight, challenge requirements and help shape long-term procurement plans that support operational and organisational priorities. The role requires a commercially focused procurement professional with proven experience of managing complex sourcing projects and strategic supplier relationships ideally within Facilities Management, Property Services, Estates or Logistics categories. You'll use spend analysis, market intelligence and supplier performance data to develop innovative procurement solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. Whether your background is in Facilities Management, Estates, Property Services, Logistics or a combination of these areas, you'll bring strong commercial judgement, stakeholder management skills and a track record of delivering value through strategic procurement. This is not a warehouse or logistics position. This is a Procurement Category Manager role, please only apply if you have Procurement Category Management experience. You will be in a hybrid role - primarily based in our Blackfriars (Hub) office and our Essex site, although occasionally required to attend our other offices such as Taunton and Manchester. Key Responsibilities: Category Strategy & Planning: Develop, implement and maintain category strategies across Facilities, Estates and Logistics categories. Create category roadmaps aligned to organisational priorities, operational requirements and procurement objectives. Analyse spend, market intelligence and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for savings, cost avoidance, innovation and service improvement. Drive supplier rationalisation, category standardisation and demand management initiatives. Monitor market developments, emerging technologies, regulatory changes and supplier risks. Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Management: Lead end-to-end sourcing projects from strategy development through to contract implementation. Design and deliver sourcing strategies that maximise commercial value and service performance. Manage competitive tender exercises, supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract award processes. Deliver annual savings, cost avoidance and value creation targets Manage contract renewals and re-procurement activities in line with category plans. Category Portfolio: The role will have responsibility for procurement and supplier management activities across: Facilities Management: Hard FM services including Mechanical & Electrical, HVAC, Building Fabric, Utilities, Fire & Life Safety Systems, Asset Maintenance and Statutory Compliance Services. Soft FM services including Cleaning, Security, Catering, Waste Management, Grounds Maintenance, Reception and Workplace Services. Estates. Property Management, Real Estate Services, Capital Projects, Construction Services, Minor Works, Space Planning and associated professional services. Logistics: Courier and Distribution Services, Fleet and Transport Services, Warehousing, Storage, Records Management, Freight and Specialist Logistics Solutions. Supplier Relationship Management. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers. Establish and operate supplier governance and performance management frameworks. Lead supplier business reviews and performance assessments. Drive supplier innovation, continuous improvement and value creation initiatives. Manage supplier performance issues and support remediation and escalation activities where required. Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering: Build effective relationships with stakeholders across Facilities, Estates, Group Procurement and others as required. Support business planning activities and organisational transformation programmes. Challenge specifications and business requirements to achieve optimal commercial outcomes. Provide procurement expertise and market intelligence to support strategic decision-making. Promote procurement as a trusted business partner across the organisation. Working for SYNLAB UK & Ireland: At SYNLAB UK & Ireland, we make a positive difference to people's lives, health and wellbeing through science, innovation and high-quality diagnostics. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of; Facilities Procurement Manager, Estates Procurement Lead, Category Manager - Corporate Services, Strategic Sourcing Manager - Facilities & Real Estate, Logistics Procurement Manager, will also be considered for this role.