Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
About Royal London We re the UK s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits Inclusion, diversity and belonging We re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected whatever their background. Job Title: Resilience Testing Lead Contract Type: Permanent Location: Alderley Edge or Edinburgh or London Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based We have a fantastic opportunity for a Resilience Testing Lead to join our Resilience Management Office Team at Royal London. Working closely with senior leaders and executive members from across the business, the Resilience Testing Lead will work to define, manage and implement the Group s operational resilience scenario testing schedule. You will have specific responsibility for the ongoing enhancement and maturity of our scenario testing against Group important business services and will have an in depth and operational knowledge of Operational Resilience regulation for both the UK and Ireland. The Resilience Testing Lead will support the implementation of the appropriate strategies and tactics to achieve a consistent approach to scenario exercising to ensure ongoing compliance with Operational Resilience regulation, and this is a key role to drive towards regulatory compliance across the broader resilience ecosystem. You will also support the appropriate threat mitigation measures and feed into a scenario exercising programme to help ensure customer harm is not caused. Championing best practice and driving resilient processes and technology to mitigate the impact of a disruption. About the Resilience Testing Lead role Design and implement scenario exercises of an increasingly complex nature, identifying risks to Group important business services Producing all governance documentation both in preparation for and post-exercise Driving continuous improvement and tracking remediation of identified findings and vulnerabilities across the Resilience ecosystem Design of the annual complex Group-wide operational resilience exercise, including all entities Maintaining a high level of business, technical and operational knowledge across the organisation, including up and downstream dependencies, to support effective exercise design Deliver concise reporting and presenting progress to senior leadership in an easily consumable manner, utilising broad data sets Ensuring that resilience risks are raised and tracked, following Group risk management framework Collaborate with multiple stakeholders and functions to build strong relationships About you as Resilience Testing Lead Technical skills: A credible subject matter expert with an in-depth knowledge and operational experience of Operational Resilience testing and exercising An understanding of best practice in Business Continuity Operational Resilience experience and understanding of Financial Services regulatory expectations for Operational Resilience across the Central bank of Ireland, FCA and PRA Proven ability in designing, planning and executing scenario test programmes relating to Operational Resilience Evidence more than 3 years experience of managing/executing Operational Resilience exercises within a complex regulated organisation Experience of providing mentoring/coaching to junior colleagues in the Resilience field Qualifications/Knowledge: Proven track record of implementing areas of Operational resilience regulatory requirements In depth knowledge of operational functional areas (operations / finance/ technology/ supply chain/ property/ information security) Proven stakeholder management skills Proven commercial awareness Excellent communication both written and verbal Experience of working in enterprise-scale IT organisations in financial services or similarly regulated industry About Royal London We re the UK s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits Inclusion, diversity and belonging We re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected whatever their background.
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
About Royal London We re the UK s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits Inclusion, diversity and belonging We re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected whatever their background. Job Title: Resilience Testing Lead Contract Type: Permanent Location: Alderley Edge or Edinburgh or London Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based We have a fantastic opportunity for a Resilience Testing Lead to join our Resilience Management Office Team at Royal London. Working closely with senior leaders and executive members from across the business, the Resilience Testing Lead will work to define, manage and implement the Group s operational resilience scenario testing schedule. You will have specific responsibility for the ongoing enhancement and maturity of our scenario testing against Group important business services and will have an in depth and operational knowledge of Operational Resilience regulation for both the UK and Ireland. The Resilience Testing Lead will support the implementation of the appropriate strategies and tactics to achieve a consistent approach to scenario exercising to ensure ongoing compliance with Operational Resilience regulation, and this is a key role to drive towards regulatory compliance across the broader resilience ecosystem. You will also support the appropriate threat mitigation measures and feed into a scenario exercising programme to help ensure customer harm is not caused. Championing best practice and driving resilient processes and technology to mitigate the impact of a disruption. About the Resilience Testing Lead role Design and implement scenario exercises of an increasingly complex nature, identifying risks to Group important business services Producing all governance documentation both in preparation for and post-exercise Driving continuous improvement and tracking remediation of identified findings and vulnerabilities across the Resilience ecosystem Design of the annual complex Group-wide operational resilience exercise, including all entities Maintaining a high level of business, technical and operational knowledge across the organisation, including up and downstream dependencies, to support effective exercise design Deliver concise reporting and presenting progress to senior leadership in an easily consumable manner, utilising broad data sets Ensuring that resilience risks are raised and tracked, following Group risk management framework Collaborate with multiple stakeholders and functions to build strong relationships About you as Resilience Testing Lead Technical skills: A credible subject matter expert with an in-depth knowledge and operational experience of Operational Resilience testing and exercising An understanding of best practice in Business Continuity Operational Resilience experience and understanding of Financial Services regulatory expectations for Operational Resilience across the Central bank of Ireland, FCA and PRA Proven ability in designing, planning and executing scenario test programmes relating to Operational Resilience Evidence more than 3 years experience of managing/executing Operational Resilience exercises within a complex regulated organisation Experience of providing mentoring/coaching to junior colleagues in the Resilience field Qualifications/Knowledge: Proven track record of implementing areas of Operational resilience regulatory requirements In depth knowledge of operational functional areas (operations / finance/ technology/ supply chain/ property/ information security) Proven stakeholder management skills Proven commercial awareness Excellent communication both written and verbal Experience of working in enterprise-scale IT organisations in financial services or similarly regulated industry About Royal London We re the UK s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits Inclusion, diversity and belonging We re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected whatever their background.
Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester Business Line Date published 27-Jan-2025 18884 Connect to your Industry Deloitte has established a clear vision to become the undisputed leader in professional services. The Commercial Strategist will help win deals and improve profitability through compelling pricing and commercial propositions for our clients. This individual will provide expert advice on all commercial aspects of the firm's client proposals, with a primary focus on higher value, more complex deals, and the firm's most important clients. A major part of your role is to support the business in responding to our clients' requirements and challenges by providing commercial solutions that our clients value. You will work closely with the key Stakeholders on our major accounts to shape commercial arrangements both for individual engagements and when negotiating rate cards and commercial incentives at a client account level. You will also be responsible for gathering information regarding the competitiveness of the Deloitte offering and understanding the latest trends in our competitor's approaches. The Commercial Excellence team also leads on developing firm wide commercial initiatives. This could include enhancing commercial knowledge throughout the firm through training initiatives and simple to follow commercial guidance or working on the impact of industry wide trends on the profitability and operating model of the Firm. This is a wide, varied and influential role operating at the commercial heart of our Technology and Transformation business. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity The Commercial Strategist is a part of the Commercial Excellence team supporting the Technology and Transformation business on the highest priority deals, providing a tailored bid support service, with commercial support being a key aspect of the service provided. We see the Commercial proposition as a way of differentiating Deloitte and we encourage creative and innovative commercial thinking to make Deloitte stand out in our crowded marketplace. Many of our larger deals and framework negotiations also involve working with Deloitte member firms in other countries on complex, multi-year negotiations with global clients, providing a diverse geographical aspect to the role. The team operates across all industries, with a focus on building relationships, knowledge and insights regarding the different commercial environment each industry presents. The team also provides advice and support on the pricing and commercials for new products, services or solutions developed by Deloitte. The core responsibilities of your role include: Creating tailored innovative pricing and commercial solutions for bids and proposals, demonstrating the greatest value to clients and enhancing Deloitte margin with the aim of winning more deals. Providing detailed support for negotiations on the more complex and challenging commercial arrangements with our clients for both account level framework arrangements and specific bids and opportunities. Helping account teams to design and implement commercial strategies to enhance profitability and grow revenues for Deloitte's most important clients. Supporting engagement teams in how to best engage with client procurement teams and procurement processes. Contributing to the development of commercial expertise across the firm through knowledge sharing, guidance and best practice deployed by the team. Keeping abreast of industry pricing and commercial trends. Providing new ideas on value adding commercial activities for Deloitte. This opportunity will likely require up to 15% travel. Connect to your skills and professional experience We value diversity of thought within our team and have a wide range of backgrounds and experience which we are keen to expand. Your commercial acumen and demonstrable commercial experience are what counts for us. Desirable skills and experience would include the following: Degree educated, preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline. Experience in structuring different pricing arrangements as well as the key components of a deal that can enhance profitability. Experience working in a commercial role with 'deal shaping' expertise for complex commercial opportunities in a professional services context. Strong commercial acumen and confidence in applying this to both individual deals and framework agreements (e.g. account level rate cards) for client accounts. Experience with writing commercial terms for inclusion in contractual documentation. Numerate, competent in the use of excel. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong team player with a collegiate style who enjoys working, collaborating and having fun with team-mates. It would be desirable, but not essential, to have professional services experience and insights, ideally having worked within a professional service organisation. Flexibility to meet peaks of work inherent in the cycle of a deal. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day . click apply for full job details
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester Business Line Date published 27-Jan-2025 18884 Connect to your Industry Deloitte has established a clear vision to become the undisputed leader in professional services. The Commercial Strategist will help win deals and improve profitability through compelling pricing and commercial propositions for our clients. This individual will provide expert advice on all commercial aspects of the firm's client proposals, with a primary focus on higher value, more complex deals, and the firm's most important clients. A major part of your role is to support the business in responding to our clients' requirements and challenges by providing commercial solutions that our clients value. You will work closely with the key Stakeholders on our major accounts to shape commercial arrangements both for individual engagements and when negotiating rate cards and commercial incentives at a client account level. You will also be responsible for gathering information regarding the competitiveness of the Deloitte offering and understanding the latest trends in our competitor's approaches. The Commercial Excellence team also leads on developing firm wide commercial initiatives. This could include enhancing commercial knowledge throughout the firm through training initiatives and simple to follow commercial guidance or working on the impact of industry wide trends on the profitability and operating model of the Firm. This is a wide, varied and influential role operating at the commercial heart of our Technology and Transformation business. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity The Commercial Strategist is a part of the Commercial Excellence team supporting the Technology and Transformation business on the highest priority deals, providing a tailored bid support service, with commercial support being a key aspect of the service provided. We see the Commercial proposition as a way of differentiating Deloitte and we encourage creative and innovative commercial thinking to make Deloitte stand out in our crowded marketplace. Many of our larger deals and framework negotiations also involve working with Deloitte member firms in other countries on complex, multi-year negotiations with global clients, providing a diverse geographical aspect to the role. The team operates across all industries, with a focus on building relationships, knowledge and insights regarding the different commercial environment each industry presents. The team also provides advice and support on the pricing and commercials for new products, services or solutions developed by Deloitte. The core responsibilities of your role include: Creating tailored innovative pricing and commercial solutions for bids and proposals, demonstrating the greatest value to clients and enhancing Deloitte margin with the aim of winning more deals. Providing detailed support for negotiations on the more complex and challenging commercial arrangements with our clients for both account level framework arrangements and specific bids and opportunities. Helping account teams to design and implement commercial strategies to enhance profitability and grow revenues for Deloitte's most important clients. Supporting engagement teams in how to best engage with client procurement teams and procurement processes. Contributing to the development of commercial expertise across the firm through knowledge sharing, guidance and best practice deployed by the team. Keeping abreast of industry pricing and commercial trends. Providing new ideas on value adding commercial activities for Deloitte. This opportunity will likely require up to 15% travel. Connect to your skills and professional experience We value diversity of thought within our team and have a wide range of backgrounds and experience which we are keen to expand. Your commercial acumen and demonstrable commercial experience are what counts for us. Desirable skills and experience would include the following: Degree educated, preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline. Experience in structuring different pricing arrangements as well as the key components of a deal that can enhance profitability. Experience working in a commercial role with 'deal shaping' expertise for complex commercial opportunities in a professional services context. Strong commercial acumen and confidence in applying this to both individual deals and framework agreements (e.g. account level rate cards) for client accounts. Experience with writing commercial terms for inclusion in contractual documentation. Numerate, competent in the use of excel. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong team player with a collegiate style who enjoys working, collaborating and having fun with team-mates. It would be desirable, but not essential, to have professional services experience and insights, ideally having worked within a professional service organisation. Flexibility to meet peaks of work inherent in the cycle of a deal. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day . click apply for full job details
Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester Business Line Date published 27-Jan-2025 18884 Connect to your Industry Deloitte has established a clear vision to become the undisputed leader in professional services. The Commercial Strategist will help win deals and improve profitability through compelling pricing and commercial propositions for our clients. This individual will provide expert advice on all commercial aspects of the firm's client proposals, with a primary focus on higher value, more complex deals, and the firm's most important clients. A major part of your role is to support the business in responding to our clients' requirements and challenges by providing commercial solutions that our clients value. You will work closely with the key Stakeholders on our major accounts to shape commercial arrangements both for individual engagements and when negotiating rate cards and commercial incentives at a client account level. You will also be responsible for gathering information regarding the competitiveness of the Deloitte offering and understanding the latest trends in our competitor's approaches. The Commercial Excellence team also leads on developing firm wide commercial initiatives. This could include enhancing commercial knowledge throughout the firm through training initiatives and simple to follow commercial guidance or working on the impact of industry wide trends on the profitability and operating model of the Firm. This is a wide, varied and influential role operating at the commercial heart of our Technology and Transformation business. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity The Commercial Strategist is a part of the Commercial Excellence team supporting the Technology and Transformation business on the highest priority deals, providing a tailored bid support service, with commercial support being a key aspect of the service provided. We see the Commercial proposition as a way of differentiating Deloitte and we encourage creative and innovative commercial thinking to make Deloitte stand out in our crowded marketplace. Many of our larger deals and framework negotiations also involve working with Deloitte member firms in other countries on complex, multi-year negotiations with global clients, providing a diverse geographical aspect to the role. The team operates across all industries, with a focus on building relationships, knowledge and insights regarding the different commercial environment each industry presents. The team also provides advice and support on the pricing and commercials for new products, services or solutions developed by Deloitte. The core responsibilities of your role include: Creating tailored innovative pricing and commercial solutions for bids and proposals, demonstrating the greatest value to clients and enhancing Deloitte margin with the aim of winning more deals. Providing detailed support for negotiations on the more complex and challenging commercial arrangements with our clients for both account level framework arrangements and specific bids and opportunities. Helping account teams to design and implement commercial strategies to enhance profitability and grow revenues for Deloitte's most important clients. Supporting engagement teams in how to best engage with client procurement teams and procurement processes. Contributing to the development of commercial expertise across the firm through knowledge sharing, guidance and best practice deployed by the team. Keeping abreast of industry pricing and commercial trends. Providing new ideas on value adding commercial activities for Deloitte. This opportunity will likely require up to 15% travel. Connect to your skills and professional experience We value diversity of thought within our team and have a wide range of backgrounds and experience which we are keen to expand. Your commercial acumen and demonstrable commercial experience are what counts for us. Desirable skills and experience would include the following: Degree educated, preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline. Experience in structuring different pricing arrangements as well as the key components of a deal that can enhance profitability. Experience working in a commercial role with 'deal shaping' expertise for complex commercial opportunities in a professional services context. Strong commercial acumen and confidence in applying this to both individual deals and framework agreements (e.g. account level rate cards) for client accounts. Experience with writing commercial terms for inclusion in contractual documentation. Numerate, competent in the use of excel. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong team player with a collegiate style who enjoys working, collaborating and having fun with team-mates. It would be desirable, but not essential, to have professional services experience and insights, ideally having worked within a professional service organisation. Flexibility to meet peaks of work inherent in the cycle of a deal. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day . click apply for full job details
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester Business Line Date published 27-Jan-2025 18884 Connect to your Industry Deloitte has established a clear vision to become the undisputed leader in professional services. The Commercial Strategist will help win deals and improve profitability through compelling pricing and commercial propositions for our clients. This individual will provide expert advice on all commercial aspects of the firm's client proposals, with a primary focus on higher value, more complex deals, and the firm's most important clients. A major part of your role is to support the business in responding to our clients' requirements and challenges by providing commercial solutions that our clients value. You will work closely with the key Stakeholders on our major accounts to shape commercial arrangements both for individual engagements and when negotiating rate cards and commercial incentives at a client account level. You will also be responsible for gathering information regarding the competitiveness of the Deloitte offering and understanding the latest trends in our competitor's approaches. The Commercial Excellence team also leads on developing firm wide commercial initiatives. This could include enhancing commercial knowledge throughout the firm through training initiatives and simple to follow commercial guidance or working on the impact of industry wide trends on the profitability and operating model of the Firm. This is a wide, varied and influential role operating at the commercial heart of our Technology and Transformation business. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity The Commercial Strategist is a part of the Commercial Excellence team supporting the Technology and Transformation business on the highest priority deals, providing a tailored bid support service, with commercial support being a key aspect of the service provided. We see the Commercial proposition as a way of differentiating Deloitte and we encourage creative and innovative commercial thinking to make Deloitte stand out in our crowded marketplace. Many of our larger deals and framework negotiations also involve working with Deloitte member firms in other countries on complex, multi-year negotiations with global clients, providing a diverse geographical aspect to the role. The team operates across all industries, with a focus on building relationships, knowledge and insights regarding the different commercial environment each industry presents. The team also provides advice and support on the pricing and commercials for new products, services or solutions developed by Deloitte. The core responsibilities of your role include: Creating tailored innovative pricing and commercial solutions for bids and proposals, demonstrating the greatest value to clients and enhancing Deloitte margin with the aim of winning more deals. Providing detailed support for negotiations on the more complex and challenging commercial arrangements with our clients for both account level framework arrangements and specific bids and opportunities. Helping account teams to design and implement commercial strategies to enhance profitability and grow revenues for Deloitte's most important clients. Supporting engagement teams in how to best engage with client procurement teams and procurement processes. Contributing to the development of commercial expertise across the firm through knowledge sharing, guidance and best practice deployed by the team. Keeping abreast of industry pricing and commercial trends. Providing new ideas on value adding commercial activities for Deloitte. This opportunity will likely require up to 15% travel. Connect to your skills and professional experience We value diversity of thought within our team and have a wide range of backgrounds and experience which we are keen to expand. Your commercial acumen and demonstrable commercial experience are what counts for us. Desirable skills and experience would include the following: Degree educated, preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline. Experience in structuring different pricing arrangements as well as the key components of a deal that can enhance profitability. Experience working in a commercial role with 'deal shaping' expertise for complex commercial opportunities in a professional services context. Strong commercial acumen and confidence in applying this to both individual deals and framework agreements (e.g. account level rate cards) for client accounts. Experience with writing commercial terms for inclusion in contractual documentation. Numerate, competent in the use of excel. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong team player with a collegiate style who enjoys working, collaborating and having fun with team-mates. It would be desirable, but not essential, to have professional services experience and insights, ideally having worked within a professional service organisation. Flexibility to meet peaks of work inherent in the cycle of a deal. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day . click apply for full job details
Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester Business Line Date published 27-Jan-2025 18884 Connect to your Industry Deloitte has established a clear vision to become the undisputed leader in professional services. The Commercial Strategist will help win deals and improve profitability through compelling pricing and commercial propositions for our clients. This individual will provide expert advice on all commercial aspects of the firm's client proposals, with a primary focus on higher value, more complex deals, and the firm's most important clients. A major part of your role is to support the business in responding to our clients' requirements and challenges by providing commercial solutions that our clients value. You will work closely with the key Stakeholders on our major accounts to shape commercial arrangements both for individual engagements and when negotiating rate cards and commercial incentives at a client account level. You will also be responsible for gathering information regarding the competitiveness of the Deloitte offering and understanding the latest trends in our competitor's approaches. The Commercial Excellence team also leads on developing firm wide commercial initiatives. This could include enhancing commercial knowledge throughout the firm through training initiatives and simple to follow commercial guidance or working on the impact of industry wide trends on the profitability and operating model of the Firm. This is a wide, varied and influential role operating at the commercial heart of our Technology and Transformation business. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity The Commercial Strategist is a part of the Commercial Excellence team supporting the Technology and Transformation business on the highest priority deals, providing a tailored bid support service, with commercial support being a key aspect of the service provided. We see the Commercial proposition as a way of differentiating Deloitte and we encourage creative and innovative commercial thinking to make Deloitte stand out in our crowded marketplace. Many of our larger deals and framework negotiations also involve working with Deloitte member firms in other countries on complex, multi-year negotiations with global clients, providing a diverse geographical aspect to the role. The team operates across all industries, with a focus on building relationships, knowledge and insights regarding the different commercial environment each industry presents. The team also provides advice and support on the pricing and commercials for new products, services or solutions developed by Deloitte. The core responsibilities of your role include: Creating tailored innovative pricing and commercial solutions for bids and proposals, demonstrating the greatest value to clients and enhancing Deloitte margin with the aim of winning more deals. Providing detailed support for negotiations on the more complex and challenging commercial arrangements with our clients for both account level framework arrangements and specific bids and opportunities. Helping account teams to design and implement commercial strategies to enhance profitability and grow revenues for Deloitte's most important clients. Supporting engagement teams in how to best engage with client procurement teams and procurement processes. Contributing to the development of commercial expertise across the firm through knowledge sharing, guidance and best practice deployed by the team. Keeping abreast of industry pricing and commercial trends. Providing new ideas on value adding commercial activities for Deloitte. This opportunity will likely require up to 15% travel. Connect to your skills and professional experience We value diversity of thought within our team and have a wide range of backgrounds and experience which we are keen to expand. Your commercial acumen and demonstrable commercial experience are what counts for us. Desirable skills and experience would include the following: Degree educated, preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline. Experience in structuring different pricing arrangements as well as the key components of a deal that can enhance profitability. Experience working in a commercial role with 'deal shaping' expertise for complex commercial opportunities in a professional services context. Strong commercial acumen and confidence in applying this to both individual deals and framework agreements (e.g. account level rate cards) for client accounts. Experience with writing commercial terms for inclusion in contractual documentation. Numerate, competent in the use of excel. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong team player with a collegiate style who enjoys working, collaborating and having fun with team-mates. It would be desirable, but not essential, to have professional services experience and insights, ideally having worked within a professional service organisation. Flexibility to meet peaks of work inherent in the cycle of a deal. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day . click apply for full job details
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester Business Line Date published 27-Jan-2025 18884 Connect to your Industry Deloitte has established a clear vision to become the undisputed leader in professional services. The Commercial Strategist will help win deals and improve profitability through compelling pricing and commercial propositions for our clients. This individual will provide expert advice on all commercial aspects of the firm's client proposals, with a primary focus on higher value, more complex deals, and the firm's most important clients. A major part of your role is to support the business in responding to our clients' requirements and challenges by providing commercial solutions that our clients value. You will work closely with the key Stakeholders on our major accounts to shape commercial arrangements both for individual engagements and when negotiating rate cards and commercial incentives at a client account level. You will also be responsible for gathering information regarding the competitiveness of the Deloitte offering and understanding the latest trends in our competitor's approaches. The Commercial Excellence team also leads on developing firm wide commercial initiatives. This could include enhancing commercial knowledge throughout the firm through training initiatives and simple to follow commercial guidance or working on the impact of industry wide trends on the profitability and operating model of the Firm. This is a wide, varied and influential role operating at the commercial heart of our Technology and Transformation business. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity The Commercial Strategist is a part of the Commercial Excellence team supporting the Technology and Transformation business on the highest priority deals, providing a tailored bid support service, with commercial support being a key aspect of the service provided. We see the Commercial proposition as a way of differentiating Deloitte and we encourage creative and innovative commercial thinking to make Deloitte stand out in our crowded marketplace. Many of our larger deals and framework negotiations also involve working with Deloitte member firms in other countries on complex, multi-year negotiations with global clients, providing a diverse geographical aspect to the role. The team operates across all industries, with a focus on building relationships, knowledge and insights regarding the different commercial environment each industry presents. The team also provides advice and support on the pricing and commercials for new products, services or solutions developed by Deloitte. The core responsibilities of your role include: Creating tailored innovative pricing and commercial solutions for bids and proposals, demonstrating the greatest value to clients and enhancing Deloitte margin with the aim of winning more deals. Providing detailed support for negotiations on the more complex and challenging commercial arrangements with our clients for both account level framework arrangements and specific bids and opportunities. Helping account teams to design and implement commercial strategies to enhance profitability and grow revenues for Deloitte's most important clients. Supporting engagement teams in how to best engage with client procurement teams and procurement processes. Contributing to the development of commercial expertise across the firm through knowledge sharing, guidance and best practice deployed by the team. Keeping abreast of industry pricing and commercial trends. Providing new ideas on value adding commercial activities for Deloitte. This opportunity will likely require up to 15% travel. Connect to your skills and professional experience We value diversity of thought within our team and have a wide range of backgrounds and experience which we are keen to expand. Your commercial acumen and demonstrable commercial experience are what counts for us. Desirable skills and experience would include the following: Degree educated, preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline. Experience in structuring different pricing arrangements as well as the key components of a deal that can enhance profitability. Experience working in a commercial role with 'deal shaping' expertise for complex commercial opportunities in a professional services context. Strong commercial acumen and confidence in applying this to both individual deals and framework agreements (e.g. account level rate cards) for client accounts. Experience with writing commercial terms for inclusion in contractual documentation. Numerate, competent in the use of excel. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong team player with a collegiate style who enjoys working, collaborating and having fun with team-mates. It would be desirable, but not essential, to have professional services experience and insights, ideally having worked within a professional service organisation. Flexibility to meet peaks of work inherent in the cycle of a deal. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day . click apply for full job details
Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester Business Line Date published 27-Jan-2025 18884 Connect to your Industry Deloitte has established a clear vision to become the undisputed leader in professional services. The Commercial Strategist will help win deals and improve profitability through compelling pricing and commercial propositions for our clients. This individual will provide expert advice on all commercial aspects of the firm's client proposals, with a primary focus on higher value, more complex deals, and the firm's most important clients. A major part of your role is to support the business in responding to our clients' requirements and challenges by providing commercial solutions that our clients value. You will work closely with the key Stakeholders on our major accounts to shape commercial arrangements both for individual engagements and when negotiating rate cards and commercial incentives at a client account level. You will also be responsible for gathering information regarding the competitiveness of the Deloitte offering and understanding the latest trends in our competitor's approaches. The Commercial Excellence team also leads on developing firm wide commercial initiatives. This could include enhancing commercial knowledge throughout the firm through training initiatives and simple to follow commercial guidance or working on the impact of industry wide trends on the profitability and operating model of the Firm. This is a wide, varied and influential role operating at the commercial heart of our Technology and Transformation business. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity The Commercial Strategist is a part of the Commercial Excellence team supporting the Technology and Transformation business on the highest priority deals, providing a tailored bid support service, with commercial support being a key aspect of the service provided. We see the Commercial proposition as a way of differentiating Deloitte and we encourage creative and innovative commercial thinking to make Deloitte stand out in our crowded marketplace. Many of our larger deals and framework negotiations also involve working with Deloitte member firms in other countries on complex, multi-year negotiations with global clients, providing a diverse geographical aspect to the role. The team operates across all industries, with a focus on building relationships, knowledge and insights regarding the different commercial environment each industry presents. The team also provides advice and support on the pricing and commercials for new products, services or solutions developed by Deloitte. The core responsibilities of your role include: Creating tailored innovative pricing and commercial solutions for bids and proposals, demonstrating the greatest value to clients and enhancing Deloitte margin with the aim of winning more deals. Providing detailed support for negotiations on the more complex and challenging commercial arrangements with our clients for both account level framework arrangements and specific bids and opportunities. Helping account teams to design and implement commercial strategies to enhance profitability and grow revenues for Deloitte's most important clients. Supporting engagement teams in how to best engage with client procurement teams and procurement processes. Contributing to the development of commercial expertise across the firm through knowledge sharing, guidance and best practice deployed by the team. Keeping abreast of industry pricing and commercial trends. Providing new ideas on value adding commercial activities for Deloitte. This opportunity will likely require up to 15% travel. Connect to your skills and professional experience We value diversity of thought within our team and have a wide range of backgrounds and experience which we are keen to expand. Your commercial acumen and demonstrable commercial experience are what counts for us. Desirable skills and experience would include the following: Degree educated, preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline. Experience in structuring different pricing arrangements as well as the key components of a deal that can enhance profitability. Experience working in a commercial role with 'deal shaping' expertise for complex commercial opportunities in a professional services context. Strong commercial acumen and confidence in applying this to both individual deals and framework agreements (e.g. account level rate cards) for client accounts. Experience with writing commercial terms for inclusion in contractual documentation. Numerate, competent in the use of excel. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong team player with a collegiate style who enjoys working, collaborating and having fun with team-mates. It would be desirable, but not essential, to have professional services experience and insights, ideally having worked within a professional service organisation. Flexibility to meet peaks of work inherent in the cycle of a deal. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day . click apply for full job details
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester Business Line Date published 27-Jan-2025 18884 Connect to your Industry Deloitte has established a clear vision to become the undisputed leader in professional services. The Commercial Strategist will help win deals and improve profitability through compelling pricing and commercial propositions for our clients. This individual will provide expert advice on all commercial aspects of the firm's client proposals, with a primary focus on higher value, more complex deals, and the firm's most important clients. A major part of your role is to support the business in responding to our clients' requirements and challenges by providing commercial solutions that our clients value. You will work closely with the key Stakeholders on our major accounts to shape commercial arrangements both for individual engagements and when negotiating rate cards and commercial incentives at a client account level. You will also be responsible for gathering information regarding the competitiveness of the Deloitte offering and understanding the latest trends in our competitor's approaches. The Commercial Excellence team also leads on developing firm wide commercial initiatives. This could include enhancing commercial knowledge throughout the firm through training initiatives and simple to follow commercial guidance or working on the impact of industry wide trends on the profitability and operating model of the Firm. This is a wide, varied and influential role operating at the commercial heart of our Technology and Transformation business. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity The Commercial Strategist is a part of the Commercial Excellence team supporting the Technology and Transformation business on the highest priority deals, providing a tailored bid support service, with commercial support being a key aspect of the service provided. We see the Commercial proposition as a way of differentiating Deloitte and we encourage creative and innovative commercial thinking to make Deloitte stand out in our crowded marketplace. Many of our larger deals and framework negotiations also involve working with Deloitte member firms in other countries on complex, multi-year negotiations with global clients, providing a diverse geographical aspect to the role. The team operates across all industries, with a focus on building relationships, knowledge and insights regarding the different commercial environment each industry presents. The team also provides advice and support on the pricing and commercials for new products, services or solutions developed by Deloitte. The core responsibilities of your role include: Creating tailored innovative pricing and commercial solutions for bids and proposals, demonstrating the greatest value to clients and enhancing Deloitte margin with the aim of winning more deals. Providing detailed support for negotiations on the more complex and challenging commercial arrangements with our clients for both account level framework arrangements and specific bids and opportunities. Helping account teams to design and implement commercial strategies to enhance profitability and grow revenues for Deloitte's most important clients. Supporting engagement teams in how to best engage with client procurement teams and procurement processes. Contributing to the development of commercial expertise across the firm through knowledge sharing, guidance and best practice deployed by the team. Keeping abreast of industry pricing and commercial trends. Providing new ideas on value adding commercial activities for Deloitte. This opportunity will likely require up to 15% travel. Connect to your skills and professional experience We value diversity of thought within our team and have a wide range of backgrounds and experience which we are keen to expand. Your commercial acumen and demonstrable commercial experience are what counts for us. Desirable skills and experience would include the following: Degree educated, preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline. Experience in structuring different pricing arrangements as well as the key components of a deal that can enhance profitability. Experience working in a commercial role with 'deal shaping' expertise for complex commercial opportunities in a professional services context. Strong commercial acumen and confidence in applying this to both individual deals and framework agreements (e.g. account level rate cards) for client accounts. Experience with writing commercial terms for inclusion in contractual documentation. Numerate, competent in the use of excel. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong team player with a collegiate style who enjoys working, collaborating and having fun with team-mates. It would be desirable, but not essential, to have professional services experience and insights, ideally having worked within a professional service organisation. Flexibility to meet peaks of work inherent in the cycle of a deal. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day . click apply for full job details
We are seeking a talented individual to join Marsh Corporate & Commercial in our Claims Executive Team. This is a hybrid working role, with a minimum of 3 days spent in either the Aberdeen, Glasgow or Edinburgh office or travelling to meet with clients. The remaining 2 days can be spent working remotely. The Claims Executive team provides specialised insurance claims services to clients and prospects of Marsh. The team is looking to grow and develop the current suite of services. Within this role you will be responsible for claims analysis, reporting, leading client facing claims reviews and identifying opportunities for new business from the service reviews. For this role we are happy to consider both experienced Claims Executives and also those currently working in a commercial claims environment with client facing experience, ready for the next step up in their career. We will rely on you to: Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of corporate and commercial clients, setting tailored claims service strategies to meet their unique needs. Provide high-quality claims analysis and regular updates to clients on progress, challenges, and opportunities to enhance their claims journey and reduce costs. Identify and implement cost-effective solutions to improve the client's claims experience, including audits, training, and claims preparation. Collaborate closely with the wider Marsh service team, ensuring clients' claims experiences are optimized for renewal negotiations. Maintain compliance with operational processes while demonstrating a commitment to continuous personal development. What you need to have: Proven knowledge of commercial/corporate claims focussed predominantly on Liability, Property & Motor. Previous client facing experience including the leading of client meetings. Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients at all levels. Strong knowledge of the UK commercial insurance market and processes. Outstanding organizational skills for effective diary management and reporting. What makes you stand out: A self-starter attitude with a strong sense of accountability and pride in your work. Proven ability to develop strong internal and external relationships. Confidence in presenting to diverse audiences and exceptional written communication skills. Experience in assisting clients with commercial claims cost reduction and process improvements. CII certification or other relevant professional qualifications. Why join our team: We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being. Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world's top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at . Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
We are seeking a talented individual to join Marsh Corporate & Commercial in our Claims Executive Team. This is a hybrid working role, with a minimum of 3 days spent in either the Aberdeen, Glasgow or Edinburgh office or travelling to meet with clients. The remaining 2 days can be spent working remotely. The Claims Executive team provides specialised insurance claims services to clients and prospects of Marsh. The team is looking to grow and develop the current suite of services. Within this role you will be responsible for claims analysis, reporting, leading client facing claims reviews and identifying opportunities for new business from the service reviews. For this role we are happy to consider both experienced Claims Executives and also those currently working in a commercial claims environment with client facing experience, ready for the next step up in their career. We will rely on you to: Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of corporate and commercial clients, setting tailored claims service strategies to meet their unique needs. Provide high-quality claims analysis and regular updates to clients on progress, challenges, and opportunities to enhance their claims journey and reduce costs. Identify and implement cost-effective solutions to improve the client's claims experience, including audits, training, and claims preparation. Collaborate closely with the wider Marsh service team, ensuring clients' claims experiences are optimized for renewal negotiations. Maintain compliance with operational processes while demonstrating a commitment to continuous personal development. What you need to have: Proven knowledge of commercial/corporate claims focussed predominantly on Liability, Property & Motor. Previous client facing experience including the leading of client meetings. Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients at all levels. Strong knowledge of the UK commercial insurance market and processes. Outstanding organizational skills for effective diary management and reporting. What makes you stand out: A self-starter attitude with a strong sense of accountability and pride in your work. Proven ability to develop strong internal and external relationships. Confidence in presenting to diverse audiences and exceptional written communication skills. Experience in assisting clients with commercial claims cost reduction and process improvements. CII certification or other relevant professional qualifications. Why join our team: We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being. Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world's top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at . Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
The Lead IT Planning & Performance Manager will drive the first of these disciplines ensuring an effective operational heartbeat across the function. The role holder will help shape and document the strategic and operational priorities of Group IT as a function ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives; manage effective measurement and tracking of functional performance; facilitate robust workforce management strategies and plans. We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as a Lead IT Planning and Performance Manager to join our performance and commercial function. Job Type: Permanent Location: This role could be based in either our Birmingham, Telford, London or Edinburgh offices with time spent working in the office and at home. Closing Date: 24/07/25 Salary and benefits: £55,100 to £80,000 (depending on experience and skills) plus 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more Who are we? We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked. We're Phoenix Group, we're a long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We're a FTSE 100 organisation that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we're not done yet. The role IT Performance and Commercial function is part of Group IT and is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that Group IT operates effectively as a business. The function is made up of a number of core disciplines; IT Planning & Performance, IT Finance Management & Control, IT Risk & Assurance and IT Strategic Supplier Management. The Lead IT Planning & Performance Manager will drive the first of these disciplines ensuring an effective operational heartbeat across the function. The role holder will help shape and document the strategic and operational priorities of Group IT as a function ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives; manage effective measurement and tracking of functional performance; facilitate robust workforce management strategies and plans; lead and support building the Group IT culture with informed, motivated and engaged colleagues. Key accountabilities include: - Operational Leadership: responsible for leading a small team in the delivery of all of the outputs and outcomes under their accountability, ensuring appropriate support, development, and processes are embedded to deliver against their core areas of accountability - Group IT Operating Model - providing independent oversight and visibility of the Operating Model, ensuring inter-departmental roles and responsibility are clear both within IT and the wider Business - Group IT Planning - articulating the strategic objectives and vision of Group IT and ensuring there is a robust Group IT Business Plan - Group IT Performance Reporting - delivering regular reporting, scorecards, monthly COO updates and executive reporting - Resource Management & Operational Capacity - ensuring demand for IT resources is fully understood and matched with suitable supply. - Communication and Engagement - highlighting successes and championing Group IT Services to drive higher levels of colleague engagement What are we looking for? - Extensive experience of business / operational management - strategy development, business planning, reporting etc - Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of how IT functions operate - operating models, frameworks, practices - Experience of successfully leading and supporting organisational change - Excellent stakeholder management, able to influence thinking at a senior level using exceptional verbal and written communication skills - Familiarity with the commercial dynamics of a large scale internal IT function - Passionate about using external insights to shape and develop strategic and operational priorities We want to hire the whole version of you. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we've advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best. Please note that we reserve the right to remove adverts earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. Find out more about
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
The Lead IT Planning & Performance Manager will drive the first of these disciplines ensuring an effective operational heartbeat across the function. The role holder will help shape and document the strategic and operational priorities of Group IT as a function ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives; manage effective measurement and tracking of functional performance; facilitate robust workforce management strategies and plans. We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as a Lead IT Planning and Performance Manager to join our performance and commercial function. Job Type: Permanent Location: This role could be based in either our Birmingham, Telford, London or Edinburgh offices with time spent working in the office and at home. Closing Date: 24/07/25 Salary and benefits: £55,100 to £80,000 (depending on experience and skills) plus 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more Who are we? We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked. We're Phoenix Group, we're a long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We're a FTSE 100 organisation that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we're not done yet. The role IT Performance and Commercial function is part of Group IT and is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that Group IT operates effectively as a business. The function is made up of a number of core disciplines; IT Planning & Performance, IT Finance Management & Control, IT Risk & Assurance and IT Strategic Supplier Management. The Lead IT Planning & Performance Manager will drive the first of these disciplines ensuring an effective operational heartbeat across the function. The role holder will help shape and document the strategic and operational priorities of Group IT as a function ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives; manage effective measurement and tracking of functional performance; facilitate robust workforce management strategies and plans; lead and support building the Group IT culture with informed, motivated and engaged colleagues. Key accountabilities include: - Operational Leadership: responsible for leading a small team in the delivery of all of the outputs and outcomes under their accountability, ensuring appropriate support, development, and processes are embedded to deliver against their core areas of accountability - Group IT Operating Model - providing independent oversight and visibility of the Operating Model, ensuring inter-departmental roles and responsibility are clear both within IT and the wider Business - Group IT Planning - articulating the strategic objectives and vision of Group IT and ensuring there is a robust Group IT Business Plan - Group IT Performance Reporting - delivering regular reporting, scorecards, monthly COO updates and executive reporting - Resource Management & Operational Capacity - ensuring demand for IT resources is fully understood and matched with suitable supply. - Communication and Engagement - highlighting successes and championing Group IT Services to drive higher levels of colleague engagement What are we looking for? - Extensive experience of business / operational management - strategy development, business planning, reporting etc - Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of how IT functions operate - operating models, frameworks, practices - Experience of successfully leading and supporting organisational change - Excellent stakeholder management, able to influence thinking at a senior level using exceptional verbal and written communication skills - Familiarity with the commercial dynamics of a large scale internal IT function - Passionate about using external insights to shape and develop strategic and operational priorities We want to hire the whole version of you. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we've advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best. Please note that we reserve the right to remove adverts earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. Find out more about
The Lead IT Planning & Performance Manager will drive the first of these disciplines ensuring an effective operational heartbeat across the function. The role holder will help shape and document the strategic and operational priorities of Group IT as a function ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives; manage effective measurement and tracking of functional performance; facilitate robust workforce management strategies and plans. We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as a Lead IT Planning and Performance Manager to join our performance and commercial function. Job Type: Permanent Location: This role could be based in either our Birmingham, Telford, London or Edinburgh offices with time spent working in the office and at home. Closing Date: 24/07/25 Salary and benefits: £55,100 to £80,000 (depending on experience and skills) plus 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more Who are we? We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked. We're Phoenix Group, we're a long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We're a FTSE 100 organisation that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we're not done yet. The role IT Performance and Commercial function is part of Group IT and is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that Group IT operates effectively as a business. The function is made up of a number of core disciplines; IT Planning & Performance, IT Finance Management & Control, IT Risk & Assurance and IT Strategic Supplier Management. The Lead IT Planning & Performance Manager will drive the first of these disciplines ensuring an effective operational heartbeat across the function. The role holder will help shape and document the strategic and operational priorities of Group IT as a function ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives; manage effective measurement and tracking of functional performance; facilitate robust workforce management strategies and plans; lead and support building the Group IT culture with informed, motivated and engaged colleagues. Key accountabilities include: - Operational Leadership: responsible for leading a small team in the delivery of all of the outputs and outcomes under their accountability, ensuring appropriate support, development, and processes are embedded to deliver against their core areas of accountability - Group IT Operating Model - providing independent oversight and visibility of the Operating Model, ensuring inter-departmental roles and responsibility are clear both within IT and the wider Business - Group IT Planning - articulating the strategic objectives and vision of Group IT and ensuring there is a robust Group IT Business Plan - Group IT Performance Reporting - delivering regular reporting, scorecards, monthly COO updates and executive reporting - Resource Management & Operational Capacity - ensuring demand for IT resources is fully understood and matched with suitable supply. - Communication and Engagement - highlighting successes and championing Group IT Services to drive higher levels of colleague engagement What are we looking for? - Extensive experience of business / operational management - strategy development, business planning, reporting etc - Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of how IT functions operate - operating models, frameworks, practices - Experience of successfully leading and supporting organisational change - Excellent stakeholder management, able to influence thinking at a senior level using exceptional verbal and written communication skills - Familiarity with the commercial dynamics of a large scale internal IT function - Passionate about using external insights to shape and develop strategic and operational priorities We want to hire the whole version of you. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we've advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best. Please note that we reserve the right to remove adverts earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. Find out more about
Jul 13, 2025
Full time
The Lead IT Planning & Performance Manager will drive the first of these disciplines ensuring an effective operational heartbeat across the function. The role holder will help shape and document the strategic and operational priorities of Group IT as a function ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives; manage effective measurement and tracking of functional performance; facilitate robust workforce management strategies and plans. We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as a Lead IT Planning and Performance Manager to join our performance and commercial function. Job Type: Permanent Location: This role could be based in either our Birmingham, Telford, London or Edinburgh offices with time spent working in the office and at home. Closing Date: 24/07/25 Salary and benefits: £55,100 to £80,000 (depending on experience and skills) plus 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more Who are we? We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked. We're Phoenix Group, we're a long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We're a FTSE 100 organisation that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we're not done yet. The role IT Performance and Commercial function is part of Group IT and is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that Group IT operates effectively as a business. The function is made up of a number of core disciplines; IT Planning & Performance, IT Finance Management & Control, IT Risk & Assurance and IT Strategic Supplier Management. The Lead IT Planning & Performance Manager will drive the first of these disciplines ensuring an effective operational heartbeat across the function. The role holder will help shape and document the strategic and operational priorities of Group IT as a function ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives; manage effective measurement and tracking of functional performance; facilitate robust workforce management strategies and plans; lead and support building the Group IT culture with informed, motivated and engaged colleagues. Key accountabilities include: - Operational Leadership: responsible for leading a small team in the delivery of all of the outputs and outcomes under their accountability, ensuring appropriate support, development, and processes are embedded to deliver against their core areas of accountability - Group IT Operating Model - providing independent oversight and visibility of the Operating Model, ensuring inter-departmental roles and responsibility are clear both within IT and the wider Business - Group IT Planning - articulating the strategic objectives and vision of Group IT and ensuring there is a robust Group IT Business Plan - Group IT Performance Reporting - delivering regular reporting, scorecards, monthly COO updates and executive reporting - Resource Management & Operational Capacity - ensuring demand for IT resources is fully understood and matched with suitable supply. - Communication and Engagement - highlighting successes and championing Group IT Services to drive higher levels of colleague engagement What are we looking for? - Extensive experience of business / operational management - strategy development, business planning, reporting etc - Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of how IT functions operate - operating models, frameworks, practices - Experience of successfully leading and supporting organisational change - Excellent stakeholder management, able to influence thinking at a senior level using exceptional verbal and written communication skills - Familiarity with the commercial dynamics of a large scale internal IT function - Passionate about using external insights to shape and develop strategic and operational priorities We want to hire the whole version of you. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we've advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best. Please note that we reserve the right to remove adverts earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. Find out more about
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Jul 12, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Jul 12, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression; Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively; Managing client relationships; Taking ownership of commercial and risk management; and Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities; Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes; Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand; and Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: • Good working knowledge of transaction services. • Previous experience of managing teams. • Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
The Lead IT Planning & Performance Manager will drive the first of these disciplines ensuring an effective operational heartbeat across the function. The role holder will help shape and document the strategic and operational priorities of Group IT as a function ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives; manage effective measurement and tracking of functional performance; facilitate robust workforce management strategies and plans. We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as a Lead IT Planning and Performance Manager to join our performance and commercial function. Job Type: Permanent Location: This role could be based in either our Birmingham, Telford, London or Edinburgh offices with time spent working in the office and at home. Closing Date: 24/07/25 Salary and benefits: £55,100 to £80,000 (depending on experience and skills) plus 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more Who are we? We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked. We're Phoenix Group, we're a long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We're a FTSE 100 organisation that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we're not done yet. The role IT Performance and Commercial function is part of Group IT and is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that Group IT operates effectively as a business. The function is made up of a number of core disciplines; IT Planning & Performance, IT Finance Management & Control, IT Risk & Assurance and IT Strategic Supplier Management. The Lead IT Planning & Performance Manager will drive the first of these disciplines ensuring an effective operational heartbeat across the function. The role holder will help shape and document the strategic and operational priorities of Group IT as a function ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives; manage effective measurement and tracking of functional performance; facilitate robust workforce management strategies and plans; lead and support building the Group IT culture with informed, motivated and engaged colleagues. Key accountabilities include: - Operational Leadership: responsible for leading a small team in the delivery of all of the outputs and outcomes under their accountability, ensuring appropriate support, development, and processes are embedded to deliver against their core areas of accountability - Group IT Operating Model - providing independent oversight and visibility of the Operating Model, ensuring inter-departmental roles and responsibility are clear both within IT and the wider Business - Group IT Planning - articulating the strategic objectives and vision of Group IT and ensuring there is a robust Group IT Business Plan - Group IT Performance Reporting - delivering regular reporting, scorecards, monthly COO updates and executive reporting - Resource Management & Operational Capacity - ensuring demand for IT resources is fully understood and matched with suitable supply. - Communication and Engagement - highlighting successes and championing Group IT Services to drive higher levels of colleague engagement What are we looking for? - Extensive experience of business / operational management - strategy development, business planning, reporting etc - Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of how IT functions operate - operating models, frameworks, practices - Experience of successfully leading and supporting organisational change - Excellent stakeholder management, able to influence thinking at a senior level using exceptional verbal and written communication skills - Familiarity with the commercial dynamics of a large scale internal IT function - Passionate about using external insights to shape and develop strategic and operational priorities We want to hire the whole version of you. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we've advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best. Please note that we reserve the right to remove adverts earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. Find out more about
Jul 10, 2025
Full time
The Lead IT Planning & Performance Manager will drive the first of these disciplines ensuring an effective operational heartbeat across the function. The role holder will help shape and document the strategic and operational priorities of Group IT as a function ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives; manage effective measurement and tracking of functional performance; facilitate robust workforce management strategies and plans. We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as a Lead IT Planning and Performance Manager to join our performance and commercial function. Job Type: Permanent Location: This role could be based in either our Birmingham, Telford, London or Edinburgh offices with time spent working in the office and at home. Closing Date: 24/07/25 Salary and benefits: £55,100 to £80,000 (depending on experience and skills) plus 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more Who are we? We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked. We're Phoenix Group, we're a long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We're a FTSE 100 organisation that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we're not done yet. The role IT Performance and Commercial function is part of Group IT and is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that Group IT operates effectively as a business. The function is made up of a number of core disciplines; IT Planning & Performance, IT Finance Management & Control, IT Risk & Assurance and IT Strategic Supplier Management. The Lead IT Planning & Performance Manager will drive the first of these disciplines ensuring an effective operational heartbeat across the function. The role holder will help shape and document the strategic and operational priorities of Group IT as a function ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives; manage effective measurement and tracking of functional performance; facilitate robust workforce management strategies and plans; lead and support building the Group IT culture with informed, motivated and engaged colleagues. Key accountabilities include: - Operational Leadership: responsible for leading a small team in the delivery of all of the outputs and outcomes under their accountability, ensuring appropriate support, development, and processes are embedded to deliver against their core areas of accountability - Group IT Operating Model - providing independent oversight and visibility of the Operating Model, ensuring inter-departmental roles and responsibility are clear both within IT and the wider Business - Group IT Planning - articulating the strategic objectives and vision of Group IT and ensuring there is a robust Group IT Business Plan - Group IT Performance Reporting - delivering regular reporting, scorecards, monthly COO updates and executive reporting - Resource Management & Operational Capacity - ensuring demand for IT resources is fully understood and matched with suitable supply. - Communication and Engagement - highlighting successes and championing Group IT Services to drive higher levels of colleague engagement What are we looking for? - Extensive experience of business / operational management - strategy development, business planning, reporting etc - Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of how IT functions operate - operating models, frameworks, practices - Experience of successfully leading and supporting organisational change - Excellent stakeholder management, able to influence thinking at a senior level using exceptional verbal and written communication skills - Familiarity with the commercial dynamics of a large scale internal IT function - Passionate about using external insights to shape and develop strategic and operational priorities We want to hire the whole version of you. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we've advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best. Please note that we reserve the right to remove adverts earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. Find out more about
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and/or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients. Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression. Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively. Managing client relationships. Taking ownership of commercial and risk management. Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities. Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes. Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand. Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: Good working knowledge of transaction services. Previous experience of managing teams. Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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 19, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be an Assistant Director or Director required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You'll have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and/or reporting accountant's work. You'll also have developed sector knowledge. As an Associate Director or Director you will: Manage financial due diligence projects, which includes: Overseeing the day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality transaction advice to our clients. Creating environments in which our people can thrive, supporting their development and progression. Working across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising clients and teams effectively. Managing client relationships. Taking ownership of commercial and risk management. Helping our team to use new tools and approaches (such as data analytics). Pro-actively seek opportunities to enhance the business through: Identifying and developing client opportunities. Maintaining existing client and referrer relationships including through Key Account Management programmes. Delivering pitches and presentations to win work and grow our brand. Identifying areas for operational improvement and taking ownership of projects to implement change. Help our people to thrive through involvement in activities such as people management, learning and development and recruitment. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: Good working knowledge of transaction services. Previous experience of managing teams. Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development. ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
About Recast: Recast is the most innovative and scalable content monetisation solution in the sports & entertainment industry. Our innovative content syndication engine is designed to enable media owners to generate additional revenue from content. Our technology integrates seamlessly, enabling instant access to live and on-demand content via our universal micropayment wallet, allowing fans to never leave your site - turning every view into a PPV. The team at Recast are Driven, Resilient and Transparent. If these values resonate with you then keep reading! Who You Are: You are an experienced engineering leader with a passion for building and scaling high-performance teams. You thrive in fast-paced, startup environments and are excited about the opportunity to lead the technical vision of a company at the forefront of content monetization innovation. With a deep understanding of API development, cloud-native technologies, and microservices architecture, you are ready to take on the challenge of transforming Recast's platform into a world-class solution. Your hands-on approach, coupled with a strong sense of urgency and accountability, enables you to drive projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage and grow the engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Attract, hire, mentor, and retain talented developers, leaders, and other technical team members. Drive the architectural vision for Recast's API-centric platform, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Manage the transition to a microservices architecture, leveraging the latest cloud services and infrastructure technologies. Work closely with the product management team to ensure engineering efforts align with product priorities. Provide feedback on the product roadmap, translating requirements into technical specifications and driving the development of APIs that meet the needs of rights holders and content creators. Implement and maintain structured engineering processes, optimizing team focus by minimizing context switching, managing workload distribution, and ensuring engineers are dedicated to the most impactful tasks. Establish a clear reporting structure within the engineering team to improve accountability and overall performance. Own and drive projects from planning through execution. Lead engineers in planning, prioritizing, and executing tasks within deadlines while managing risks. Ensure best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, and security, are adhered to across the team. Foster a strong DevOps culture, ensuring the continuous delivery and reliability of our services. Define, own and oversee key engineering metrics and KPIs, ensuring the team's efforts align with business objectives and add measurable value. Analyze product performance metrics and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to keep Recast's platform competitive. Ensure the implementation of best practices in API development, security, compliance, and other industry standards. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, and a proven track record of building and scaling remote, high-performance engineering teams. Proven experience in rapidly scaling engineering teams in early-stage startups, with a track record of improving focus and efficiency. Ability to motivate people, instill accountability, and achieve results. Strong experience building and delivering SaaS applications. Strong background in API development and cloud-native technologies, including RESTful APIs, and a deep understanding of API lifecycle management. Extensive experience with microservices architecture. Hands-on programming experience in modern, commercially used programming languages, with a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and engineering rigor. Experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), with a focus on scalable and secure architectures. Experience with agile development processes, continuous integration, and test automation. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams, with strong communication, leadership, and project management skills. Strong focus on security best practices, including ensuring compliance with industry standards. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in developing and managing public APIs, with a focus on API scalability, security, compliance, and developer experience. Familiarity with OpenAPI Specifications for standardized HTTP API descriptions. Experience with managing remote engineering teams, consisting of full-time employees and contractors. Proven ability to partner effectively with the executive team on the vision, growth, culture, and future of the business. Experience in the media, content, or entertainment industry. Job Details: This is a full-time position with the majority of the team based in Edinburgh. We currently work remotely with opportunities for the team to get together weekly/monthly. We welcome applications from the USA and Europe. Travel to Edinburgh will be expected on an ad-hoc basis. Perks: We hope that the self-satisfaction you get from working with us will outweigh any side line offerings but we do have a few perks on the side: Share options Flexible working Unlimited holiday Charitable giving days Birthday off In addition, there's the routine get-togethers and all-round camaraderie you'd expect from a start-up. Applying: We don't use any automated filtering systems - all applications will be reviewed by a member of the recruitment team. We welcome covering letters if there is anything you would like to expand upon. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to everyone with individual feedback. We aim to review applications and interview promising candidates quickly and will generally get back to you within 2 weeks if we plan to progress your application. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and have a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. All applications are treated with the utmost respect and are reviewed without bias towards gender, race, religious preference or disability.
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
About Recast: Recast is the most innovative and scalable content monetisation solution in the sports & entertainment industry. Our innovative content syndication engine is designed to enable media owners to generate additional revenue from content. Our technology integrates seamlessly, enabling instant access to live and on-demand content via our universal micropayment wallet, allowing fans to never leave your site - turning every view into a PPV. The team at Recast are Driven, Resilient and Transparent. If these values resonate with you then keep reading! Who You Are: You are an experienced engineering leader with a passion for building and scaling high-performance teams. You thrive in fast-paced, startup environments and are excited about the opportunity to lead the technical vision of a company at the forefront of content monetization innovation. With a deep understanding of API development, cloud-native technologies, and microservices architecture, you are ready to take on the challenge of transforming Recast's platform into a world-class solution. Your hands-on approach, coupled with a strong sense of urgency and accountability, enables you to drive projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage and grow the engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Attract, hire, mentor, and retain talented developers, leaders, and other technical team members. Drive the architectural vision for Recast's API-centric platform, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Manage the transition to a microservices architecture, leveraging the latest cloud services and infrastructure technologies. Work closely with the product management team to ensure engineering efforts align with product priorities. Provide feedback on the product roadmap, translating requirements into technical specifications and driving the development of APIs that meet the needs of rights holders and content creators. Implement and maintain structured engineering processes, optimizing team focus by minimizing context switching, managing workload distribution, and ensuring engineers are dedicated to the most impactful tasks. Establish a clear reporting structure within the engineering team to improve accountability and overall performance. Own and drive projects from planning through execution. Lead engineers in planning, prioritizing, and executing tasks within deadlines while managing risks. Ensure best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, and security, are adhered to across the team. Foster a strong DevOps culture, ensuring the continuous delivery and reliability of our services. Define, own and oversee key engineering metrics and KPIs, ensuring the team's efforts align with business objectives and add measurable value. Analyze product performance metrics and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to keep Recast's platform competitive. Ensure the implementation of best practices in API development, security, compliance, and other industry standards. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, and a proven track record of building and scaling remote, high-performance engineering teams. Proven experience in rapidly scaling engineering teams in early-stage startups, with a track record of improving focus and efficiency. Ability to motivate people, instill accountability, and achieve results. Strong experience building and delivering SaaS applications. Strong background in API development and cloud-native technologies, including RESTful APIs, and a deep understanding of API lifecycle management. Extensive experience with microservices architecture. Hands-on programming experience in modern, commercially used programming languages, with a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and engineering rigor. Experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), with a focus on scalable and secure architectures. Experience with agile development processes, continuous integration, and test automation. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams, with strong communication, leadership, and project management skills. Strong focus on security best practices, including ensuring compliance with industry standards. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in developing and managing public APIs, with a focus on API scalability, security, compliance, and developer experience. Familiarity with OpenAPI Specifications for standardized HTTP API descriptions. Experience with managing remote engineering teams, consisting of full-time employees and contractors. Proven ability to partner effectively with the executive team on the vision, growth, culture, and future of the business. Experience in the media, content, or entertainment industry. Job Details: This is a full-time position with the majority of the team based in Edinburgh. We currently work remotely with opportunities for the team to get together weekly/monthly. We welcome applications from the USA and Europe. Travel to Edinburgh will be expected on an ad-hoc basis. Perks: We hope that the self-satisfaction you get from working with us will outweigh any side line offerings but we do have a few perks on the side: Share options Flexible working Unlimited holiday Charitable giving days Birthday off In addition, there's the routine get-togethers and all-round camaraderie you'd expect from a start-up. Applying: We don't use any automated filtering systems - all applications will be reviewed by a member of the recruitment team. We welcome covering letters if there is anything you would like to expand upon. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to everyone with individual feedback. We aim to review applications and interview promising candidates quickly and will generally get back to you within 2 weeks if we plan to progress your application. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and have a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. All applications are treated with the utmost respect and are reviewed without bias towards gender, race, religious preference or disability.
Director of Finance & Corporate Services The Scottish Qualifications Authority has a vacancy for its Director of Finance. SQA is the national accreditation and awarding body, and is at the heart of the education and training system in Scotland. We help people to realise their potential and to achieve their ambitions, and through this to benefit the economy, wider society, and the nation as a whole, by providing a wide range of high quality, internationally recognised qualifications and associated services. We work with schools, colleges, universities, industry, and government, and strive to ensure that qualifications are inclusive and accessible to all, they recognise the achievements of learners and provide clear pathways to further learning or employment. SQA plays a crucial role in ensuring that the skills, training, and education systems in Scotland are effective, and is acutely aware of its responsibility to uphold both the accessibility and the credibility of Scotland's qualifications system. As an Executive Non Departmental Public Body (NDPB), it underpins key public policy areas, such as widening participation, narrowing the attainment gap, and providing the people and businesses of Scotland with the skills that they need for the future. The role Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and as a member of the Executive Management Team, you will provide financial and strategic leadership to the organisation. This includes giving assurance to the Accountable Officer and the Board of Management on the stewardship of public funds and procurement activity. You will play a key role in the strategic development and direction of the organisation. Key responsibilities will include: Overall responsibility for leading a well organised, skilled and motivated Finance directorate (approximately 39 staff supported by 3 direct reports). Provide effective leadership to Finance and Procurement teams and ensure that people, resources and expertise are developed appropriately to support SQA's strategic goals. Provide strategic oversight in the procurement and sourcing function to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and implement best business practices to maximise value to SQA. Lead both short-term and long-term budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes in line with the business plan. Ensure that SQA delivers its annual budget in line with Scottish Government's expectations and funding allocation. Work with all areas of the business to identify commercially astute opportunities for SQA that will contribute towards a sustainable financial model for the organisation. Design, implement and maintain robust financial systems and controls ensuring integrity of all systems. Provide assurance to the Chief Executive and Board on SQA's compliance with all relevant legal, audit and regulatory requirements. Work with Scottish Government to ensure an understanding of the requirements for the development of a sustainable financial model for the organisation. What you'll need to succeed As a member of the Executive Management team you will be both a role model of the organisation's values - Trusted, Enabling and Progressive and a leader in our values-led programme. The ideal candidate will, as a minimum, be educated Degree level (SCQF level 9) and be a fully qualified accountant (CCAB) with experience of operating at Executive level, ideally within the public sector. You will ideally have previous experience of successfully managing relationships within the public sector, including Government, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of both the Public Sector Procurement process and of public sector financial management controls. The ideal candidate will also: Possess experience of leading and delivering organisational change. Demonstrate commercial acumen and possess outstanding communication skills with people at all levels, and articulate the bigger picture in ways that are meaningful and engaging for all stakeholders. Actively demonstrate values-led leadership behaviours, and maintain a level of comfort and confidence in leadership in conflict situations and challenging circumstances. Possess experience of working with and over-coming business challenges and financial constraints. Highly developed persuading and influencing skills. Be decisive, adaptable and able to manage business pressures. Have the ability to maintain a strategic focus whilst managing business as usual operations. What you'll get in return The opportunity to be part of the Executive Management Team, led by the Chief Executive, contributing to the strategic development and direction of this internationally recognised, high profile organisation. The opportunity to support the implementation of the corporate plan that will take SQA into a new organisation. An excellent salary and benefits package including a generous pension and holiday entitlement. The role can be based in either SQA offices in Glasgow city centre or Dalkeith near Edinburgh with regular travel to the other. To apply please contact Sarah Gracie at Eden Scott Recruitment
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Director of Finance & Corporate Services The Scottish Qualifications Authority has a vacancy for its Director of Finance. SQA is the national accreditation and awarding body, and is at the heart of the education and training system in Scotland. We help people to realise their potential and to achieve their ambitions, and through this to benefit the economy, wider society, and the nation as a whole, by providing a wide range of high quality, internationally recognised qualifications and associated services. We work with schools, colleges, universities, industry, and government, and strive to ensure that qualifications are inclusive and accessible to all, they recognise the achievements of learners and provide clear pathways to further learning or employment. SQA plays a crucial role in ensuring that the skills, training, and education systems in Scotland are effective, and is acutely aware of its responsibility to uphold both the accessibility and the credibility of Scotland's qualifications system. As an Executive Non Departmental Public Body (NDPB), it underpins key public policy areas, such as widening participation, narrowing the attainment gap, and providing the people and businesses of Scotland with the skills that they need for the future. The role Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and as a member of the Executive Management Team, you will provide financial and strategic leadership to the organisation. This includes giving assurance to the Accountable Officer and the Board of Management on the stewardship of public funds and procurement activity. You will play a key role in the strategic development and direction of the organisation. Key responsibilities will include: Overall responsibility for leading a well organised, skilled and motivated Finance directorate (approximately 39 staff supported by 3 direct reports). Provide effective leadership to Finance and Procurement teams and ensure that people, resources and expertise are developed appropriately to support SQA's strategic goals. Provide strategic oversight in the procurement and sourcing function to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and implement best business practices to maximise value to SQA. Lead both short-term and long-term budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes in line with the business plan. Ensure that SQA delivers its annual budget in line with Scottish Government's expectations and funding allocation. Work with all areas of the business to identify commercially astute opportunities for SQA that will contribute towards a sustainable financial model for the organisation. Design, implement and maintain robust financial systems and controls ensuring integrity of all systems. Provide assurance to the Chief Executive and Board on SQA's compliance with all relevant legal, audit and regulatory requirements. Work with Scottish Government to ensure an understanding of the requirements for the development of a sustainable financial model for the organisation. What you'll need to succeed As a member of the Executive Management team you will be both a role model of the organisation's values - Trusted, Enabling and Progressive and a leader in our values-led programme. The ideal candidate will, as a minimum, be educated Degree level (SCQF level 9) and be a fully qualified accountant (CCAB) with experience of operating at Executive level, ideally within the public sector. You will ideally have previous experience of successfully managing relationships within the public sector, including Government, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of both the Public Sector Procurement process and of public sector financial management controls. The ideal candidate will also: Possess experience of leading and delivering organisational change. Demonstrate commercial acumen and possess outstanding communication skills with people at all levels, and articulate the bigger picture in ways that are meaningful and engaging for all stakeholders. Actively demonstrate values-led leadership behaviours, and maintain a level of comfort and confidence in leadership in conflict situations and challenging circumstances. Possess experience of working with and over-coming business challenges and financial constraints. Highly developed persuading and influencing skills. Be decisive, adaptable and able to manage business pressures. Have the ability to maintain a strategic focus whilst managing business as usual operations. What you'll get in return The opportunity to be part of the Executive Management Team, led by the Chief Executive, contributing to the strategic development and direction of this internationally recognised, high profile organisation. The opportunity to support the implementation of the corporate plan that will take SQA into a new organisation. An excellent salary and benefits package including a generous pension and holiday entitlement. The role can be based in either SQA offices in Glasgow city centre or Dalkeith near Edinburgh with regular travel to the other. To apply please contact Sarah Gracie at Eden Scott Recruitment
