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As Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting sustainable growth through effective cost management and insightful financial analysis. You will work directly with Finance Directors and senior stakeholders, helping shape budgets, forecasts, and investment decisions while embedding a cost-conscious culture across the business. This is a maternity cover contract for 12 months. Client Details Well established and respected Financial Services organisation Description Key responsibilities: Partner with Finance Directors and senior leaders to provide expert expense and cost management insight Influence leadership teams to embed a strong cost-conscious mindset across the business Lead and present monthly cost forums, highlighting performance vs budget, key risks, and opportunities Drive budget setting, forecasting, and reforecasting, challenging assumptions and improving accuracy Provide detailed analysis and ad-hoc insight to support decision-making and accountability Agree and maintain fair and transparent cost allocation methodologies Support change and investment governance by tracking project costs, benefits, and delivery Manage approval processes for budget adjustments, investment funding, and cost-saving initiatives Profile Skills & experience required Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Proven business-partnering experience with senior stakeholders Excellent influencing, communication, and presentation skills Highly analytical, with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insight Commercially astute, proactive, and comfortable working at pace Job Offer c. £70,000 base salary An excellent benefits package including: Bonus potential Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution) Life assurance Private medical insurance 28 days annual leave + Bank Holiday Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme Employee Discounts and a range of other voluntary benefits This is an excellent opportunity to join a strong business, with potential for permanent opportunities within the organisation after the initial contract.

Alexander Lloyd is partnering an established firm of Accountants based in Surrey who are seeking an experienced and Qualified ACCA/ ACA Audit Manager to join their team. This role is office based, offers flexible working and a friendly / welcoming environment. You will be responsible for a diverse portfolio of clients focused on delivering audits and associated financial reporting. Working closely with the Senior Management team and external clients you will deliver high quality work and build strong relationships. There is an opportunity to play a significant part in shaping the firms ongoing technological resources. Mentoring, advising and leading juniors in the team Opportunity to get involved with change projects This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step out of a high pressured audit environment and join a firm with growth plans but an emphasis on work/life balance. The Person Qualified Accountant ACCA/ ACA Experience gained in an audit firm, with hands on audit experience Professional and personable manner Leadership qualities Please quote 52259 when calling at Alexander Lloyd. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

In anticipation of a prolonged pweriod of growth, a reputable Professional Services firm in Warrington has partnered with Accountable Recruitment to source a Finance Director. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will be responsible for the company's financial systems, strategy, and statutory compliance. This will include overseeing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management, acting as a key advisor to the board on commercial strategy and growth. They will be responsible for ensuring the Company operates appropriate accounting policies and build and lead the internal finance teams and manage external relationships, including auditors and banks/lenders. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning: Developing financial strategies to support business goals, growth, and profitability. Financial Reporting: Overseeing production of monthly management accounts, annual budgets, forecasts, and statutory accounts. Financial Controls & Compliance: Establishing internal controls, ensuring compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership: Managing and developing the finance team. Cash Flow Management: Managing liquidity and banking relationships. Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating financial risks. Board Advisory: Advising the board on financial performance and strategic initiatives. Required Skills and Qualifications Professional Qualification: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Experience: Proven experience in a senior finance role, often 5-10+ years. Ideally with experience of managing range of banking relationships and working with external advisers and parties on potential investment events. Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze data to guide long-term business decisions. Communication: Strong ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Leadership: Strong management skills to lead teams and influence at the board level. Optional Experience of operating in a PE-backed environment including primary and secondary transactions (or any exit experience). Managing small M&A transactions including bank facilities and diligence/documentation review

Our client is a £10m technology business recently acquired by a larger group, they seek to hire a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager role will suit a progressive ACCA/CIMA part/newly qualified Accountant looking to work in a progressive and highly profitable business. This role will offer someone the opportunity to enjoy a very varied hands on role working with the original Founders and also the new groups finance teams. They are looking for someone who can roll their sleeves up an get stuck in, someone who has a good attitude and ambition to improve processes and procedures and professionalise the reporting. They are looking for someone who in time can step up into a Financial Controller role and grow out a finance team as the business continues to grow. Responsibilities: Prepare and maintain the monthly trial balance. Develop and produce monthly management accounts. Establish and deliver corporate reporting in line with Group requirements including balance sheet reconciliations (currently not in place, with support from Group Finance). Identify governance risks, financial inaccuracies, and control weaknesses, highlighting areas requiring correction. Support the implementation of robust financial controls and reporting processes. Work alongside the Finance Director to build a scalable management accounting and corporate reporting framework. Support in weekly sales and orders forecasting Lead payroll posting and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborating with UK finance teams on systems and best practice Develop and maintain cash flow forecasting. Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Develop, monitor, and communicate key performance measures that support the company's strategic financial objectives. Provide variance explanations to help operating areas as well as our financial operations understand the drivers of our business each month. Support the annual budget, quarterly re-forecasts, and monthly financial reporting to provide transparency and insight to the business. Support on internal and external audits as required A salary of £50,000- £60,000 plus benefits.

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system. Reporting to the Finance Director the Financial Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities for c£22m turnover business Accounting Management of the small accounting team including AP ledgers including 1 Clerk Build and review financial framework for internal controls. Setting up and regular review of financial control processes, policies and procedures (SOPs) Payroll Analysis and Reporting. Treasury Management. Management and development of all finance systems and processes. Management Reporting Lead the monthly production of Management Accounts, reporting on P&L, cashflow and balance sheet working closely with the FBP and Director of Finance. Monthly balance sheet recs and monthly bank reconciliations. Production and monitoring of financial KPI's and Financial dashboard. Cash-flow forecast, monitoring and reporting. Reporting and management of restricted funds. Partner with budget holders to improve transparency and accuracy of financial reporting and forecasting in their area. Audit and Compliance Support with the preparation & submission of all financial returns to HMRC, Companies House. Support the Director of Finance and auditors in preparing year-end accounts (Statutory reporting) & Audit and regulatory requirements. Support with the preparation and submission of all finance returns to regulators including HMRC, Companies House, Charities Commission and Office for Students. You will be; ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified. Experience of month end close and financial control. Ability to explain complex information to non-finance colleagues. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Advanced Excel and ability to pick up and develop new finance systems quickly. Experience of producing accurate finance data while working in a pressurised environment and to tight deadlines. A flexible, pro-active approach and be comfortable working within a small team. An interest in the education and not for profit sector' Benefits; Generous benefits package including flexible hybrid working (on average 4 days at home 1 day at a NIoT site), excellent pension scheme, 27 days rising to 33 days holiday plus bank holidays plus 3 day Christmas shut down.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Unity Theatre is a values-led venue with a busy programme and a complex funding mix. This maternity cover Executive Director role is central to keeping Unity stable, compliant and financially resilient whilst also strengthening the systems and income pipelines that help the organisation thrive. You'll be the organisation's senior lead for governance, finance controls and trusts/grants fundraising, ensuring the Board has clear information for decisions, the team is well-supported, and Unity's public work can happen safely and sustainably. This is a hands-on leadership role where good judgement, strong relationships and clear process can make a visible difference within 9 months. PURPOSES OF THE ROLE To provide operational and strategic leadership for Unity Theatre during a 9-month maternity cover period, ensuring strong governance, financial oversight, HR good practice, safeguarding policy oversight, and delivery of an effective trusts and grants fundraising programme. A key focus of this role is not only continuity, but improvement - strengthening income pipelines, decision-making information, and internal systems so Unity is consistently in a better position. YOUR CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Governance and Company Secretary Act as Company Secretary for Unity Theatre, ensuring strong governance practice and compliance with legal/regulatory requirements. Plan the annual board cycle; prepare agendas and board papers; ensure decisions and actions are accurately recorded and followed through. Maintain governance records (minutes, registers, filings as applicable, conflicts/declared interests, key policies) and ensure Trustee communications are timely and clear. Support Trustees to make informed decisions by providing clear reporting, risk information and recommendations. Strategic leadership and organisational management Lead Unity's organisational planning and delivery of the business elements of the Strategic Plan and annual business plan, reporting progress to Trustees. Provide day-to-day leadership to the staff team (line management as applicable), ensuring clarity of responsibility, good internal communication and steady delivery. Build an effective working partnership with the Artistic Director to align operational capacity and resources with programme needs (without overlap in artistic decisions). Finance leadership, controls and reporting Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow oversight; prepare management reports for Trustees. Work closely with the Bookkeeper to maintain robust finance processes and ensure accurate records in the finance system (e.g. Xero). Approve invoices and authorise payment runs, ensuring appropriate controls, documentation and audit trail. Maintain and enforce financial procedures (authorisation thresholds, procurement value-for-money, segregation of duties, reporting and monitoring). Payroll oversight Collate payroll inputs (hours, changes, starters/leavers as applicable) from managers/admin roles and submit to the payroll provider (Adding Value). Conduct final checks and sign-off payroll submissions, resolving discrepancies and ensuring deadlines are met. Fundraising leadership - trusts and grants (core priority) Lead Unity's fundraising programme focused on trusts and grant applications, including pipeline development, writing/submissions, relationship management, and reporting. Maintain a clear funding calendar and ensure timely delivery of applications and funder reports, coordinating input from colleagues as needed. Ensure applications are evidence-led, aligned with Unity's strategy, and build a strong case for support (including budgets, outcomes, evaluation planning). Steward key relationships with funders and sector stakeholders, representing Unity professionally. HR leadership and people management Lead HR processes and people management across the organisation, including recruitment, contracts, performance support, wellbeing and professional development. Manage HR compliance (right to work, induction, training records, DBS processes where applicable), and handle staffing issues fairly with appropriate professional advice where needed. Safeguarding lead (policy and organisational oversight) Act as Safeguarding Lead, with responsibility for ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are current, robust and embedded. Ensure staff, freelancers and trustees understand safeguarding responsibilities and that training and reporting pathways are in place and followed. Risk management, compliance and operational oversight Maintain oversight of organisational risk management: risk register, mitigations, incident learning and reporting to Trustees. Ensure appropriate organisational oversight of health & safety and operational compliance through competent leads (e.g. Technical & Building Manager; Operations & FOH Manager). Lead business continuity thinking and decision-making during incidents, disruptions, or high-risk situations. External relationships and reputation Act as a senior organisational representative with funders, partners, civic stakeholders and professional networks, strengthening Unity's reputation and opportunities. Support development of earned income streams (e.g. hires) through organisational planning and internal coordination, where relevant to overall sustainability. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Senior leadership experience in a charity/arts/mission-led environment (or demonstrably transferable leadership experience). Strong governance competence: working with Trustees/boards, producing papers, supporting effective decision-making, and managing sensitive/confidential matters. Proven ability to lead trusts and grants fundraising (pipeline, writing, budgets, reporting, relationship management). Strong finance capability: budgets, cashflow awareness, controls, approvals, and working confidently with a Bookkeeper and auditors/accountants. HR leadership experience, including recruitment and handling people matters fairly and consistently. Excellent judgement, prioritisation and discretion; confident managing risk and deadlines in a fast-moving environment. Commitment to inclusion, access and values-led leadership. Desirable Experience in a venue-based organisation (theatre/arts centre/events) and understanding of operational realities. Familiarity with Arts Council/local authority funding and reporting expectations. Experience acting as Company Secretary or supporting comparable governance responsibilities. Working arrangements Unity operates an agile working policy. For this role, we expect a minimum of 60% (3 days per week) of working time to be based on-site at Unity Theatre. You are, of course, welcome to work on-site more than this if you prefer. Please note: due to the nature of a venue-based organisation, you will be expected to work outside of core hours from time to time (including occasional evenings and weekends) to meet the needs of the organisation. Annual leave Annual leave for a full-time role is 25 days per year, plus UK bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time working). Non-contractual time off Unity normally closes on the working days between Christmas and New Year (excluding bank holidays). This closure period is provided as non-contractual additional time off and may vary slightly each year depending on operational need. Theatregoing and sector engagement Unity staff champion theatre and the work of our artists and partners. Where appropriate, this includes attending theatre productions at Unity and in the wider sector to stay connected to current work, strengthen relationships, and build insight into audiences and practice. Staff are offered complimentary tickets for performances at Unity (subject to availability). From time to time, staff may also be invited to attend opening nights or partner productions elsewhere, where this supports organisational relationships and learning. Attendance is encouraged where it supports the role and organisational priorities but will be balanced with workload and operational needs. HOW TO APPLY To apply, please send: Your CV, and A supporting statement answering Questions 1-3 below. These questions are designed to help us understand your experience, judgement and motivation for the role beyond what is captured in your CV. We recommend a total word count of no more than 750 words across your answers (but you are welcome to write less). Questions Please describe your experience of working within or managing a senior leadership office (e.g. Executive Director/CEO or Board-facing role). Include your experience of supporting governance or board processes (papers, minutes/actions, decision-making). What have you found most challenging about this kind of role, and how have you approached it? Trust, judgement and relationships are central to this role. Please give an example of a situation where your judgement or approach helped build confidence, manage sensitivity, or resolve a complex issue. (For example: governance risk, finance controls, HR, safeguarding, funder relationships, or a high-stakes operational problem. This maternity cover role has a strong focus on trusts and grants fundraising . click apply for full job details

As the Head of Aftersales, you will provide senior leadership and strategic direction for all Aftersales operations across Porsche Retail Group, holding full accountability for sustainable revenue growth, margin optimisation, operational excellence, colleague engagement, and exceptional customer satisfaction across Service, Parts, Warranty, Bodyshop, and Insurance. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will develop and deliver the Group Aftersales strategy in line with PRG commercial objectives, Porsche Cars GB standards, FCA regulation, and the expectations of a world-class luxury customer experience. Scope Dealerships:7 locations across the Southeast of England Business Areas:Service, Parts, Warranty, Bodyshop, Insurance Key Interfaces:Head of Finance, Head of Marketing, Head of Business Development, Head of Compliance, Head of Sales, Centre Principals, Aftersales Managers,HR Manager,Porsche Cars GBRegional Managers Direct Reports:(2)Customer Contact Centre Manager, Motorsport Manager Responsibilities Support the Commercial Director in delivering PRG's overall strategy and lead the Group's aftersales direction. Develop and implement an aftersales strategy focused on growth, profitability, and customer retention. Translate Porsche Cars GB objectives into actionable Centre level plans and monitor market trends for opportunities. Partner with Marketing to deliver retention programmes, CRM re engagement, and targeted aftersales campaigns. Ensure consistent, high quality service, parts, warranty, and bodyshop operations across all Centres. Drive efficiency through capacity planning, process optimisation, and strong performance of value added products. Lead, motivate, and develop Aftersales teams, fostering a collaborative and performance driven culture. Manage customer satisfaction and retention metrics, implementing improvement actions where needed. Own the Aftersales P&L, delivering revenue, margin, KPI performance, and commercial improvement initiatives. Use data, systems, and digital tools to drive continuous improvement and advance omnichannel aftersales capability. Maintain robust FCA, regulatory, health & safety, and manufacturer compliance across all Centres. Champion PRG values and ensure delivery of a luxury customer experience aligned with Porsche brand standards. Minimum Qualifications Extensive automotive aftersales experience, including senior leadership. Proven success within luxury or premium automotive brands. Strongtrack recordof delivering revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Sound knowledge of F&I processes, FCA regulation, health & safety, and manufacturer programmes. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between sites. Desirable Qualifications Retail automotive multi-site or regionalmanagement experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Automotive Retail Management. Manufacturer Leadership Programme graduate. IMI Accreditation (e.g. IMI Level 5 Award in Automotive Management or equivalent). OEM experience and understanding of manufacturer operating models. Experience leading large, multi-site teams. In return, we offer Competitive basic salary and bonus scheme. A Porsche Electric Company Car Option of a VW Group Vehicle at preferential leasing rates 35 days holiday per year, with extra for long service Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance DC Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products Centre Porsche Retail Group Head Office is located at the home of Porsche Cars GB. Located conveniently just off junction 12 of the M4, adjacent to a retail park, gym, petrol station and well known furniture brands. Enjoy a heavily subsidised restaurant serving delicious breakfast and lunch options, along with a fantastic barista bar to fuel your day. Plus, we offer free on site parking for all staff members. Company Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South East. Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our centres feature state of the art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure that the purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience of Porsche customers are of the highest quality.

Role: National Programme Coordinator Directorate: Operations Team: National Competitions Manager: Senior National Competitions Manager Direct reports: N/A Role purpose The purpose of this role is to support the National Programme Team with the implementation of operational plans that deliver successful national skills competitions. This will include supporting the activities and actions relating to the national programme cycle, projects across diversity and inclusion and transfer of global standards to maximise local and national activity in the UK. Key tasks and responsibilities To contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK's strategic priorities and annual business objectives. To support skills competitions that raise standards of teaching and learning and serve as a key vehicle for practitioner development across the vocational education and training sector and the workplace, including Apprenticeship/Traineeships. To co-ordinate activities relating to requesting, tracking and quality assuring key documents required from our Competition Organising Partners (COPs), ensuring documents are received within set deadlines. To co-ordinate and support the planning and event delivery of national skills competition activity across the UK, including booking travel, venues, accommodation and catering. To administer and co-ordinate the local and national projects i.e. Competitor Support Fund, and Evaluations. To administer and co-ordinate project plans, reporting, finance, systems, processes (i.e. Quality Assurance) and document management. To support improved engagement in skills competitions by all Stakeholder groups and audiences. To support the organisation by producing reports and data requests using the organisational database and systems. To support the National Competitions Delivery Managers in the organisation of skills competitions, to include administration and research of new skills competitions. To co-ordinate and provide support on the implementation of the quality assurance process and ensure that accurate information is recorded at the bi-annual reviews with the COPs. To support the recruitment and briefing of volunteers as required for the national competition cycle. To organise and support communication with competitors, their organisations and COPs through monitoring the Competitions email inbox, allocating queries to team members and responding to requests for information and providing support to the team in answering queries from staff, external stakeholders and suppliers. To maintain and update competition management systems, records and files, handling confidential information in compliance with the organisations procedures. To effectively co-ordinate resources (including agencies, suppliers, contractors) so that all project elements are delivered to acceptable standards on time, to budget and meet the required specification(s)/objective(s) and assisting the team with financial processes such as raising purchase orders. To support activities/tasks in accordance with the agreed project plan to ensure delivery on time and to budget. General: In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to: Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK's strategic priorities and annual business objectives. Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK's Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion. Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder acknowledging experience, education and ability. Person specification Key: E Essential / D Desirable. Qualifications and experience: Demonstrable experience or qualifications relevant to project coordination or administrative support E . Apprenticeship or other relevant project experience D . Experience of providing support to programmes in the public sector D . Experience of organising events D . An understanding of basic project management principles D . Knowledge and skills: Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office suite skills as well as using bespoke software programmes for data reporting D . Highly developed administration skills E . Good verbal, written and presentation skills E . Knowledge of further education, apprenticeships and skills D . Personal qualities and attributes: Consistently dependable and acts with integrity in all professional matters E . Able to work on own initiative with broad direction E . Able to contribute to solving problems by offering practical or innovative approaches E . Possess a strong work ethic and desire to achieve results E . Flexible in working methods and ideas E . Able to work collaboratively with others and contribute positively to team outcomes E . Demonstrates commitment to the organisation's mission and can support and encourage others E . Respect for diversity and inclusion with practical ideas for their implementation within the scope of the post E . Special circumstances: Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours E . Prepared to travel within the United Kingdom E . Able to spend time away from home E . Summary of terms and conditions: Permanent. The salary for this role is £28,000. WorldSkills UK offers a maximum employer's contribution to your pension of 6% of your basic salary, on the condition that you make an employee contribution to your pension of at least 3%. You may choose to contribute a higher percentage of your salary to your pension, subject to statutory limits. Group Death in Service (Life insurance) 3 x annual salary. Health Care Cash plan. Normal place of work is Third Floor, 52-54 St John Street, London EC1M 4HF. This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week. Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, with suitable candidates. 25 days' annual leave which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days plus public and bank holidays. The post is subject to six months' probationary period with two weeks' notice during the probationary period and one month thereafter. The offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references. Salaries are paid monthly by direct transfer on or about 21st of the month. How to apply WorldSkills UK is committed to making appointments on merit by fair and open processes and use a blind recruitment approach. Please ensure that you submit your application in Word (curriculum vitae and cover letter) to help us in this process. Applications should be submitted by email via the button below and must include: Curriculum vitae outlining your full career history. Please remove any identifying information to support our anonymised recruitment process. This includes your name, email address, date of birth, nationality, languages spoken other than English, photographs, and links to personal profiles (e.g. LinkedIn). Applications that contain identifying information in the CV may not be considered. Supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role, addressing the points listed in the role description and person specification. Throughout the recruitment process we will be looking for clear examples and evidence of your experience, knowledge and skills. Separate document containing your name, contact details (email and phone number) and confirmation of your right to work in the UK. For more information about the role and WorldSkills UK, please refer to the job pack attached to the advert. Interview process and timeline It is intended that the interview process will have two stages: Stage 1 - online via MS Teams. The interviews will be held on Wednesday 15 April 2026. Stage 2 - in person. Candidates progressing to the second stage will be invited to attend an in-person interview at our office: Third Floor, 52-54 St John Street, London EC1M 4HF. This stage of the interview process will take place on Wednesday 22 April 2026. Candidates will be asked to complete a 30-minute interview task, the details of which will be provided to those invited to the interview. Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates during the recruitment process. For further information please contact our Senior HR Manager by an email. Application deadline The deadline for applications is Monday 6 April 2026 at 17:00. Please note that late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

An incredible new opportunity has become available thanks to the rapid growth at the multi-award-winning Diaspora Insurance. Reporting directly to the Channels Director the Insurance Sales Manager will be leading an office- and field-based team of tied and independent sales advisors selling life insurance and related pure protection products, setting sales goals, developing strategies, and training sales advisors and field sales agents to meet targets while ensuring client satisfaction and regulatory compliance, requiring strong leadership, sales acumen, and interpersonal skills to motivate the team and analyse market trends for growth. Key duties involve recruiting, coaching, performance monitoring, implementing sales plans, and maintaining client relationships, all while adhering to industry standards like FCA guidelines. Core Responsibilities Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor a team of office sales advisors and independent sales agents to achieve individual and collective sales targets. Business Unit Strategic Planning: Develop and implement business plan and marketing strategies tailored to specific client segments. Sales Strategy: Develop and implement effective strategies to meet or exceed sales targets for new and existing business. Performance Monitoring: Track and analyse sales metrics (KPIs) to identify trends, provide feedback, and prepare forecasts for senior management. Performance Management: Set sales goals, monitor performance metrics, and provide feedback and coaching. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all sales practices meet standards set by regulatory bodies (such as the FCA in the UK) and internal company policies. Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders. Customer Support: Handle escalated customer inquiries, mediate disputes, and ensure high levels of client satisfaction. Market Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market Reporting: Manage sales administration, maintain records, and report progress to senior management. Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications Education: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field. Experience: Proven experience as a Sales Manager in the life insurance industry. Five (5)+ years of experience in life insurance sales, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role. Technical Skills: Proficiency in CRM software, Policy Admin System, sales analytics tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, interpersonal communication, and strategic thinking abilities. Strong understanding of life insurance products and services. Recruitment, training, excellent leadership and team management skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to develop and execute sales strategies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills What you will get in return: Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £35,000.00 to 40,000.00 per year plus generous overrider commission Benefits: Access to branded company pool cars 28 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays) Company events Company pension Free parking Headquartered in Birmingham, UK, Diaspora Insurance is a fast-growing insurance company focussed on crafting and delivering bespoke insurance and risk management solutions to specialised niche market of African expatriates in the UK. The company is introducing Life Cover and related pure protection covers to its menu of products and is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to head the business unit.

As Venue Director, you will be the driving force behind the success of your venue - shaping its vision, leading its people, and ensuring its place at the heart of both the local community and Trafalgar Theatres' national portfolio. This is a leadership role for a dynamic, commercially minded, and creative individual with the ambition to deliver exceptional customer experiences, achieve outstanding business results, and position the venue as a cultural destination of choice for audiences, artists, and producers alike. You will balance strategic vision with operational excellence, inspiring your team to deliver first-class service and innovative approaches, while ensuring commercial growth, community engagement, and long-term sustainability. Through strong and capable leadership, the Venue Director has a direct responsibility for the ongoing success of the venue; driving a process of continuing improvement; embedding a culture that is focussed on results; and ensuring the effective management and motivation of the venue team. The Theatre Director reports to the Regional Director and has wide-ranging relationships with others across Trafalgar Entertainment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy & Commercial Leadership: Own the venue's strategy and business plan (short, medium, long-term) to achieve or exceed budgeted EBITDA and growth targets. Track KPIs/OKRs and course-correct decisively. Plan and forecast budgets, maximise profitability across all revenue lines (primary and secondary), and ensure strong financial controls and timely reporting with central finance. Allocate resources smartly and proportionately to deliver targets; monitor labour efficiency and cost as a % of profit. Create and pursue new income streams (e.g., hires, corporate partnerships, sponsorship) aligned to venue vision and group strategy. Programme, Product & Marketing: Contribute actively to venue programming with the central Programming team; bring ideas, relationships and local intelligence, and take ownership for delivery and results. Ensure timely, accurate contracting for events, performances, hires and activities in line with company policies. With the venue marketing team, shape in-venue marketing strategies to support campaigns to deliver attendance, revenue and brand targets; share performance insights to inform future plans. Develop strong, positive and collaborative relationships with the central Campaign. CRM and Content teams to ensure marketing activity is aligned and executed excellently People & Culture: Lead, inspire and develop a capable, motivated management team and wider workforce. Set clear goals, review performance, and address issues promptly. Embed Trafalgar values; create a positive, respectful, inclusive, collaborative culture that nurtures potential, supports wellbeing and champions innovation. Agree and monitor personal, business and service targets with managers Create a talent pipeline, identifying key roles Operations & Standards: Ensure excellence in customer service across all touchpoints; achieve attendance and service KPIs. Oversee local contracts for cleaning, maintenance and H&S; maintain security, statutory compliance and the highest standards of health & safety. Uphold best practice in recruitment, retention, admin, compliance and financial control. Partnerships, Community & Group Collaboration: Build productive relationships with producers, promoters, local authorities, media, tourism and cultural agencies, education providers, amateur societies and community partners. With the Creative Learning team, develop impactful community engagement programmes that position the venue as a hub for creativity and learning. Work cross-functionally with Trafalgar businesses to unlock shared opportunities and alternative revenue streams. Be an effective ambassador for the venue and the group PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Venue Profitability and EBITDA Contribution Achievement of business plan objectives, KPIs, and OKRs Attendance, customer satisfaction, and service excellence metrics Growth of secondary income and new revenue streams Staff engagement, retention, and development Delivery of community engagement and partnerships

The HR team is committed to the attraction and retention of a highly engaged and performing workforce that is committed to delivering our vision to see isolated communities changed by the love of Christ. We do this by nurturing a supportive and encouraging environment, where strong relationships are built, personal growth, innovation and creativity are encouraged, and performance achieved. As our new Talent Acquisition Manager, you will be doing exactly that. You will drive the recruitment operations for placements for both UK and overseas staff, leading the team and taking ownership and responsibility to execute a best-in-class candidate experience. The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead recruitment for us in support of our strategic goals in this area, partnering with hiring managers and offering innovative and creative advice and solutions on how to attract and recruit the best talent available. This is a managerial role that requires strong decision making and the ability to drive the department forward progressively, but still very much a position where you will be expected roll your sleeves up and take a hands-on approach to deliver first-rate talent for the organisation, and experience for our candidates. You will oversee all recruitment activity passing through the UK office, owning our ATS and line managing the Talent Acquisition Officer. Talent Acquisition Strategy Contribute to the development and implementation of the talent acquisition strategy, with a strategic focus on digital optimisation, to ensure improving placements for both UK and overseas roles. Oversee and deliver all employer brand initiatives and recruitment campaigns including hiring events to drive candidate engagement and boost our employer brand. Build diverse candidate pools, and create initiatives to attract and retain diverse talent. Develop and analyse our recruitment metrics, and use your knowledge, market insights, numbers and analysis to continually refine and improve the talent acquisition process using a data-led approach. Offer a clear, supportive and innovative voice in interactions with international colleagues to streamline processes and ensure seamless, effective collaboration. Use creative and innovative approaches to continue to reach new candidate audiences in a narrow field. Continuously review our process to drive improvements and change, especially through the use of emergent technologies. Work closely with colleagues in our youth outreach programme Co-Pilot to develop, maximise and harmonise our approach in bringing a younger demographic into our talent pools, incorporating this relationship into our strategy. Transactional Recruitment Management Create and deliver an annual international recruitment action and promotional plan Work in close collaboration with our marketing team in the promotion and delivery of recruitment advertising including online/offline and social media campaigns and analysing results to inform planning and performance improvements. Ensure that the recruitment message remains central throughout our range of communications activities and that our voice is clear, compelling and interacts and synergizes seamlessly with our existing central campaign operations Monitoring, reviewing, and developing the recruitment pages on our website to maximize engagement Being responsible for the discernment and wisdom required to undertake spiritual personal and assessments, refining a clear and robust framework to ensure a fair and consistent candidate experience. Overseeing the development and maintenance of physical resources for overseas recruitment Representing MAF throughout the year at festivals and other events within the UK as a passionate and compelling advocate Initiating high quality recruitment events in various forums throughout the year, focusing on producing a clear ROI Leading in the development of the Online Recruitment Journey Leading in the recruitment of UK roles Training and supporting UK managers with hiring responsibilities in effective recruitment techniques and selection processes, ensuring that colleagues are coached and upskilled to sufficiently assist in the delivery of an efficient campaign. Review the workflow of the recruitment process to ensure that the workload requirement for managers supporting the process is mitigated and manageable, whilst maintaining their engagement in the process. Work with the UK and International HR Managers to support a seamless onboarding process for all joiners Overseeing our selection processes to ensure the progression of suitably skilled applicants who meet our faith, vision, and values criteria Designing and implementing robust, efficient, and personable selection processes that deliver an excellent candidate experience Overseeing MAF UK s assessment processes and assisting with interviews where required Liaising with MAF International (MAFI) to discuss candidates potential fit for overseas roles Managing our use of UK psychometric assessment Envisioning and delivering new initiatives to attract and build our talent pipeline Overseeing and driving proactive digital acquisition using LinkedIn and other platforms Working with other teams to design and deliver creative, engaging, and high-quality recruitment campaigns and promotional initiatives Raising awareness and leveraging team support for recruitment initiatives Establishing, developing, and sustaining collaborative relationships with key external bodies e.g., Christian bodies within the aviation industry, armed forces, and universities Selecting, training, and managing a network of volunteer recruitment champions, increasing the scale of our capacity to support at events and build a greater presence in the community specifically from a recruitment perspective Designing and implementing approaches to encourage greater diversity with applicants Demonstrating a data-led approach, monitoring recruitment statistics and measures to inform decision making, identify issues and prepare management information reports. Partnership Building strong relationships with the MAFI recruitment team and proactively sharing resources, experience, and expertise with Engagement Units Member of the MAFI Recruitment Steering Group Establishing or contributing to recruitment learning circles with other Engagement Units Support efforts to integrate into one global entity from a recruitment perspective Contribute to the launch and maintenance of the Mission Aviation Academy, to continue to enhance our employer brand around our training schemes and ensure a sustainable funding pipeline for them for the future Management Overall management of the relationship portfolios and specific management of Premium enquirers portfolio Line manage, coach, develop and champion the Talent Acquisition Officer Participating in MAF UK organisation development initiatives and policy review Managing own time effectively to maximize organisational benefit Lead on the overall management and administration of the Applicant Tracking System Legal, finance and professional Maintaining a high level of legal awareness and ensuring our legal obligations are maintained throughout the recruitment process Preparing and managing the recruitment budget Modeling self-leadership through continual professional development Travel This role will involve some travel within the United Kingdom, particularly around the events season. Other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Director of People and Culture including covering for other members of the team as required. DIMENSION AND LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: Expenditure up to agreed budget. Responsible for managing the Talent Acquisition Officer and conducting regular 1-1s and Personal Development Reviews according to agreed standards. Decision making within agreed parameters. TASKS COMMON TO ALL MANAGERS: Role modelling of organisational values and beliefs Contributing to the shared spiritual life of the MAF UK team as a Christian mission Attendance and participation in team and corporate times of biblical reflection and prayer Encouraging team members to attend, participate and lead in times of Biblical reflection at regular corporate prayer meetings Participate in planning in accordance with the MAF UK strategic plan and as outworked through matrix programme and project teams Keeping line manager informed of all relevant information in a timely manner . click apply for full job details

We're Hiring: Financial Controller-Commercial Location: Market Drayton / Hybrid - 3 days per week on site. Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hours) Benefits for the role: Competitive salary, generous annual bonus, Life Assurance, Company car or cash allowance, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to M ller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities. With over 31,000 employees across Europe and a long-standing commitment to excellence, M ller is a family-owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private-label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk. If you are ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career with Britian's most chosen dairy brand, M ller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller, invites you to apply for our Financial Controller-Commercial position. As Financial Controller-Commercial, you will operate as Finance lead & Number 2 to the Finance Director managing the revenue of a + 0.5BN company and to act as Co-Pilot to the Commercial Director covering both Brand and Private Label ensuring that both long and short term commercial & financial targets are met. What you'll do: - Co-pilot the Commercial Director and SLT providing financial insights, support and challenge on key commercial topics to ensure sustainable profitable growth of the business. Deputise for the Finance Director on an ad-hoc basis and support in delivery of key projects Delivery of the in-year monthly top line financial forecast and risks and opportunities ensuring we have the plans to deliver the annual budget Provide value added reporting on top line performance, clearly identifying key drivers and effectively communicating with key stakeholders Lead the end-to-end commercial bottom-up budget build for the next year (Year 1 of Strategy Plan) Finance lead on Private Label contract negotiations and tenders, making clear recommendations on future cost prices. Finance lead supporting Branded Sales team on joint customer business plans. Management of the commercial month end close. Owner of the balance sheet liability for trade accruals. Key point of contact for the external audit. Responsible for commercial sign off, ensuring compliance with internal policies Focus on process and system development within Commercial Finance to drive greater efficiency and to enable improved effectiveness in terms of planning and reporting. General management of direct reports including 1:1's, PDPs and objective setting. Nurture and develop talent and support individuals with development plans. Drive engagement through delivering EOS action plan. What you'll bring: - Qualified Accountant with 10+ years experience Commercial finance experience is essential along with broader experience across the Finance discipline, notably within both financial and management accounting. Experience within FMCG or Manufacturing required. Commercially minded, strong business partner. Into the detail, but also ability to make "complex simple". Strong leader, able to inspire, equip and enable others Strong willed - comfortable having the tough conversations. Can manage and influence upwards and challenge the status quo. Experience in managing large teams of qualified accountants Continuous improvement mentality The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at (url removed) You can find out more about M ller and what it's like to work for us by clicking here Careers at M ller UK & Ireland

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. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. 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 Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview This is an associate director role within the growing Advisory team of the BDO International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) department. The role involves managing teams of junior managers, consultants and analysts to secure and deliver assignments in the domain of evaluation and value-for-money audit. It also includes business development, supporting IIDA leadership to grow the business. IIDA carries out assignments for international donor organisations all over the world - including UN organisations, multi-lateral development banks, EU bodies, government development agencies and charitable foundations. By helping these organisations perform better, our team supports them in improving economic, social and political conditions in dozens of countries around the world. You'll be someone with: Strong written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner. A higher degree or professional qualification in public policy/finance, climate finance, international development, economics or operational research. Demonstrable experience of delivering OECD/DAC-based evaluations, value for money audits / assessments and/or organisational reviews. A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. Demonstrable business development success & experience of managing teams of 3-7 people, and projects lasting from 1 to 24 months. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. 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 our clients and satisfying experiences at work, 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 them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach 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.

Based in Hampshire, this is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Reporting, Group and Investments to lead financial reporting and investment activities for this public sector organisation. The role will require a qualified accountant with experience of Group reporting, capital accounting and financial analysis. Client Details A large Hampshire based public sector organisation. Description Reporting to the Director of Finance and supervising three members of staff, the Head of Reporting, Group and Investments will play a key role in delivering Group financial reporting, statutory accounts, capital planning and financial analysis. Your duties will include: Leading the production of monthly and annual Subsidiary financial reports (UK GAAP) Producing high-quality reporting and analysis for Executive Directors, Committees and the board, translating complex Group financial information into clear insight. Overseeing the production of statutory accounts and working papers for the subsidiary company. Leading the organisation's capital planning, forecasting and reporting for parent company and its subsidiary, including 5 year capital plans. Act as the Group's VAT lead. Profile The successful Head of Reporting, Group and Investments will be CCAB qualified with practical experience of operating at a senior level within a large finance organisation. You will have extensive understanding of financial accounting, final accounts preparation and Group reporting in a complex organisation. Alongside your experience of financial accounting, you will also need exposure to producing forecasts, business plans, financial targets and engaging with senior Executive and non-Executive staff. Job Offer A Competitive salary between £64,455 and £74,896 per annum, plus an excellent benefits package equivalent to a civil service pension scheme. This role is a hybrid position and will require at least two days a week in the office.

Sewell Wallis is working on an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor looking to make their first move in-house with a high-growth business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll gain broad exposure across the organisation and play a key role in supporting commercial decision-making from day one. As the Legal Advisor, you will provide advice to internal stakeholders across a range of matters, including commercial contracts, employment, data protection, governance, and regulatory compliance and will identify, assess and mitigate legal risks whilst liaising and working with specialist external law firms to enable you to provide and execute recommendations. This position is ideal for an NQ Solicitor coming from private practice who is keen to move into a commercial, business-facing role and offers full support and the opportunity to build a long-term in-house career. What will you be doing? Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of legal documents and agreements Support the development, implementation and monitoring of legal policies and procedures Support dispute resolution, including managing external legal counsel where required Monitor changes in legislation and case law and assess their impact on the organisation Deliver legal training and guidance to managers and employees as needed Maintain accurate legal records and documentation Promote a culture of legal compliance and ethical conduct across the organisation Advise on risk allocation, including: Indemnities, limitations of liability and warranties and representations Managing outsourcing, insourcing and re-tendering arrangements Managing supplier contracts to include compliance and advising on supplier performance issues . What skills will you need? Qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent legal qualification) Post-qualification experience in a relevant legal environment (in-house or private practice) Sound knowledge of UK law, particularly contract and employment law Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide commercial and pragmatic legal advice Strong stakeholder management skills and commercial awareness What's on offer? 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Enviable Bonus scheme Flexible Working Hours Private Medical Insurance Pension - matched up to 8% Health and wellbeing programme Please apply below, or for more information, contact Sue Wallis. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Accounting Manager; Belfast; 7 Month Contract; £450 per day umbrella; Inside IR35 We currently have a position for an accounting Manager to work with our aerospace and defence client based in Belfast. We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to join the International Finance team on a maternity cover basis. This role, reporting to the Director of Financial Accounting, is primarily responsible for driving and overseeing statutory, tax, and legal compliance projects for multiple international entities. The focus will be on ensuring that all entities meet their reporting and compliance obligations across differing jurisdictions. The position will also involve support for ongoing general ledger management. The postholder will ideally be based locally and able to work from the office 1-2 days per week , however our client could also consider the option of someone working remotely Key Responsibilities: Statutory, Tax, and Legal Compliance: Lead statutory reporting and tax compliance projects for international entities, ensuring timely and accurate filings in line with local and international requirements. Eg with external advisors and internal stakeholders to prepare, review, and file annual financial statements, tax returns, and relevant statutory reports. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes in all operating jurisdictions, proactively ensuring compliance. Oversee the completion of regulatory audits, serving as a key point of contact for auditors and regulatory authorities. Manage international VAT, corporate tax, and other local tax compliance requirements. Project Management: Drive compliance-related projects, including the integration and simplification of newly acquired entities and the implementation of group-wide policies and procedures. Support the migration from NetSuite to Oracle ERP, ensuring statutory and tax reporting requirements are fully addressed within new systems and processes. Collaborate with global organisational teams to align statutory and tax compliance efforts with broader integration activities. General Ledger and Financial Reporting (Occasional Support): Provide ad-hoc support to the general ledger team during peak periods, such as month-end, year-end, or during system/process changes. Assist in ensuring the completeness and accuracy of entity books, where required. Process Improvement and Risk Management: Identify process and control weaknesses in compliance processes; propose and implement enhancements as needed. Assess and mitigate compliance risks related to statutory and tax obligations for international entities. Qualifications and experience: Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA), with at least 3 years post-qualified experience demonstrating progression into senior accounting roles. Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Accounting Manager, ideally within an international organization. Proficiency with NetSuite and Oracle is preferred, as well as strong Excel skills. Personal Attributes: Detail-oriented, methodical, analytical, with excellent problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

The OpportunityA large and complex national organisation are requiring a strategic, commercially minded Finance Director for 6 months to lead the regional finance function and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business.Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Group finance leadership team, this is a pivotal role with responsibility for the full financial strategy, performance management and oversight of all finance operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance leader who wants to combine strategic influence with hands-on leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced operational environment.Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of the financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term plans. Provide strategic recommendations and high-quality commercial insight to the Managing Director and executive team. Oversee financial planning processes including budgets, forecasts and three-year planning. Ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting to central team Manage cash flow, working capital and capital investment to safeguard financial stability. Support major business cases, tenders, acquisitions and other commercial initiatives. Drive process improvement, strengthen internal controls and support system integration across acquired businesses. Lead, develop and inspire the finance team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Skills & Experience Required Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with significant senior finance leadership experience. Strong technical expertise across corporate finance, financial reporting, planning and analysis. Proven ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insight. A strategic, forward-thinking leader who can influence decisions and build relationships across the business. Experience leading teams through improvement, change or transformation. Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with operational colleagues. Collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams. Commercially astute, with strong analytical problem-solving skills. Confident communicator, able to engage both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Down-to-earth, pragmatic and able to thrive in a fast-moving operational environment.

FP&A Manager £65-75k + 10% Bonus Retail Manchester (Hybrid) Axon Moore have exclusively partnered with a high growth retail business on the outskirts of central Manchester who are looking for a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified FP&A Manager to join their team on a full time permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work under the mentorship of an exceptional Finance Director, as they see this role becoming their future successor! You'll be responsible for driving financial insight, systems integration, and commercial strategy with a focus on data management, accurate forecasting, and pricing optimisation while delivering actionable insights that support decision-making across the business.Key responsibilities include: Deliver quarterly outlooks and annual budget forecasts, providing clarity on required actions to meet targets Margin Management: Implement a live margin dashboard incorporating competitor pricing data for real-time decision-making Pricing Strategy: Continuously refine pricing structures to balance profitability with competitive positioning Business partner and form close relationships with the following stakeholders: Managing Director, Finance Director, Head of Sales, Customer Success, Inventory and Procurement Profitability Analysis: Provide granular reporting on profitability drivers by customer segment and product category, supporting margin improvement initiatives Take responsibility for the smooth operation and data integrity across existing systems (ERP, Web Platform, WMS, BI tools), ensuring they work seamlessly together. Ideal candidate: Power BI / SQL experience is extremely advantageous! Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) Track record of delivering insight-driven decision support, profitability analysis, and pricing strategies. Ability to work under pressure and collaborate effectively across multi-functional teams and non-finance stakeholders For more information please apply to this advert or contact Danny Kay at Axon Moore.

Marketing & Business Development Manager - Real Estate Corporate & Finance 6-month Fixed Term Contract London Hybrid (40% WFH) A leading international professional services firm is seeking an experienced Marketing & Business Development Manager to support its Corporate & Finance Real Estate practice on a 6-month fixed term basis. Working closely with senior stakeholders and global partners, you'll help drive sector strategy, strengthen key client relationships and raise the firm's profile across UK and international markets. Key responsibilities Deliver strategic M&BD initiatives for the Real Estate practice globally Manage and develop key Real Estate client accounts Lead and coordinate high-value pitches, RFPs and credentials Drive client targeting, listening programmes and cross-selling opportunities Deliver marketing campaigns, events, directory submissions and profile-raising activity Coordinate thought leadership, internal communications and sector reporting Collaborate closely with global M&BD, PR, Events and Knowledge teams About you Significant M&BD experience within legal or professional services Strong background in client relationship management, pitching and strategy Commercial, strategic and confident working with senior partners Excellent project management, communication and influencing skills Real Estate sector experience highly desirable Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, partnership-led environment 35 hours per week (9:30-5:30), with flexibility 6-month fixed term contract A great opportunity for an accomplished M&BD professional to make an immediate impact within a high-performing global Real Estate practice. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.