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The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is transforming the region, driving economic growth, creating jobs, delivering new homes, and improving journeys. Central to our work is the West Midlands Growth Plan, launched by Mayor Richard Parker in 2025, a 10 year blueprint to boost prosperity, create high-quality jobs, and raise living standards. By connecting national strategy with local delivery, we invest in people, businesses, infrastructure, and communities to maximise impact. Our goal is clear, grow the regional economy by £17 billion, positioning the West Midlands as a national leader in innovation, advanced manufacturing, and clean growth. We prioritise local needs, ensuring access to secure employment and safe, affordable housing. Every pound of public funding must deliver results, from major transport schemes to community grants, speed, efficiency, and inclusivity are essential. The Role: As Chief Financial Officer, you will be WMCA's principal financial adviser and statutory Section 73 Officer, providing strategic leadership and stewardship of public funds. You will translate the Growth Plan's ambitions into actionable financial decisions, supporting delivery teams, the Portfolio Management Office, and Strategy & Policy functions. Strong regional relationships are essential, enabling collaboration with local authorities, businesses, and public agencies. Your leadership will ensure finance drives transformation, delivers public value, and maintains the highest standards of governance while remaining bold, innovative, and forward looking. Key Accountabilities: Act as the designated Section 73 Officer, providing authoritative financial leadership and ensuring statutory and internal compliance. Oversee sound financial stewardship, including accurate statutory reporting and transparent financial disclosures. Shape and implement financial strategy aligned with organisational goals and public priorities. Lead planning, setting, and monitoring of the annual budget, ensuring compliance with regulatory, government, and grant requirements. Direct strategic financial planning and performance management, optimising budgets and productivity. Provide insight and scenario modelling to inform high level strategic decisions. Advise on risk management, investment, and new commercial ventures. Oversee financial operations, ensuring systems, processes, and teams are agile, commercially aware, and aligned with priorities. Collaborate with the Mayor, Members, and senior leaders to ensure robust governance and agile responses to economic, legislative, and political changes. Champion digital transformation within finance and across the organisation to enhance efficiency and transparency. Inspire and lead a high performing, inclusive finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Promote financial literacy across the organisation, equipping leaders with tools and insights for informed decisions. Build strong relationships with financial leaders across constituent authorities and stakeholders, promoting shared learning and best practice. Shape and influence organisational strategy, contributing to sustainability, innovation, inclusive growth, and digital transformation initiatives. Present assurance to ARAC and Overview & Scrutiny Committee on financial management and controls. The Successful Candidate Will: Be a fully qualified accountant with membership of a recognised professional body and a relevant postgraduate qualification. Possess significant experience in a senior statutory finance role, ideally as a Section 73 or Section 151 Officer, with responsibility for financial leadership, governance, and stewardship of public funds. Have extensive knowledge of local government statutory frameworks. Demonstrate highly developed leadership skills, managing and shaping high performing teams to deliver excellent outcomes. Have experience reporting to Senior Leaders and Elected Members. Be skilled in navigating sensitive political environments and managing diverse stakeholders. Possess extensive public sector financial management experience across finance, investment, and procurement functions relevant to a combined authority. Exhibit a track record of team leadership, empowerment, and motivation. Demonstrate confident decision making and problem solving in complex environments. Be a respected sector expert with a strong network, able to influence businesses, organisations, and stakeholders. Show political sensitivity and an ability to work across parties in the collaborative West Midlands public sector landscape. Possess excellent communication and influencing skills, conveying complex issues clearly to diverse audiences. Understand WMCA's strategic aims and the opportunities and challenges in developing regional policy. Demonstrate strong partnership skills to secure stakeholder commitment, sell ideas, articulate shared visions, and negotiate effectively. Have strategic awareness of WMCA's financial structure and the impact of decisions on value for taxpayers. Show proven ability to lead, influence, and challenge in fast paced, high pressure environments. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK). Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs). 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days. EV car benefit scheme Healthcare plans. Discounted gym membership, will writing,andmortgage advice. An option to buy a bicycle, including e bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate. 3 daysof paid leave each year to volunteer. Interest-free financingthrough SmartTech to buy the latest technology Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA. Boundlessunlocks unlimited entry to top rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts. Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses. For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site. 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About The Role SALARY: Up to £110k pa dependent on experience + ECO car + benefits LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time permanent We're looking for a Head of Treasury to own and lead the development and implementation of the Company's funding, liquidity risk and interest rate risk management strategies. With a broad variety of commercial, management and technical influence across the organisation, the successful candidate will also have direct banking experience as well as extensive interaction externally with both existing and potential investors, banks, rating agencies, lawyers, auditors and regulators to identify new sources of funding and maintain existing relationships. What will you be doing? Developing the strategic direction for the Treasury function including: funding requirements, customer deposit structure, ABS deal launches, liquidity and interest rate risk management, ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet the operational, investment and refinancing requirements of the UK entities in the short-, medium- and long-term planning scenarios. You'll lead the Treasury teams providing coaching, direction and focus, resulting in a proactive high performing culture As a key decision maker you'll provide input, technical oversight and act as a consultant, advisor and trouble shooter to the business for liquidity, cost of money, hedging and structured finance related issues and establish workable contingency plans that can be activated during times of liquidity stress, ensuring interest rate and liquidity stress scenarios are appropriate for the market with implications understood and developed into management strategies and policies. You'll be accountable for interest rate risk management, interpreting and working within the interest rate risk framework, actively reviewing and managing the Asset Liability Mismatch (ALM) and hedging / swap requirements for the Company to ensure compliance. Working closely with VWFS HQ to identify, analyse and advise on the impacts of new / diverse funding opportunities, focusing on liquidity availability, interest rate risk and hedging requirements and the P&L cost of money implications. Implementing the Treasury aspects of our new Retail Savings Bank offering as a new funding source into the overall refinancing structure and own the ILAAP process and related inputs and lead our successful Structured Finance (ABS) programme ensuring a secured and diverse asset refinancing strategy in place. What you'll bring This role requires someone with a specialist knowledge and working experience of retail banking, Treasury and liquidity planning ILAAP/ICAAP. You'll have a passion for driving performance through effective coaching and mentoring, developing talent and performance management and achieving results through people. Essential experience & skills Ideally a Chartered Treasurer (ACT) or qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA), you'll have experience of dealing with external parties including Investors, Rating Agencies, Regulators and Banks Ability to build strong relationships and use mature influencing skills internally and externally to gain commitment and support Demonstrable leadership skills that role model behaviour, culture and performance standards Be a credible and persuasive communicator able to simplify complex issues for senior stakeholders and the board What's in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes : Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers, access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you and access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover, so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You'll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. About Us We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn't just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! The Head of Treasury & Structured Finance is a "Certified" role under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and the role holder is required to comply with the FCA's Conduct Rules. A mandatory requirement of the SMCR is for VWFS to certify that the role holder is fit and proper to perform the duties on an ongoing basis.

Other locations: Anywhere in Region Requisition ID: At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Within the professional services environment, appropriate risk management is fundamental to the successful delivery of our client services and promotion and protection of our brand. Within EY, the Risk Management (RM) group (which covers audit Independence, anti bribery, anti money laundering, data protection, enterprise and business risk, and other risk succesvol and regulatory areas), is responsible for the promotion, protection and support of risk management within the business. The group aims to uphold our business standards, maintain and enhance the value of the brand, and ensure that the firm complies with the rules and regulations imposed on it in relation to the conduct of its business. The UK Independence Team forms part of the UK&I Risk Management Group ("RM") which reports directly to senior management天天射. The opportunity Independence is an area of continued scrutiny by regulators and EY Risk Management now has a vacancy for a new Independence Manager within the Personal Independence area of the team. This is a permanent, full time position based in London or Leeds. The Personal Independence Team is responsible for supporting our partners and client facing professionals to ensure that their personal investments and relationships comply with the firm's Independence policies and the rules and regulations imposed by external regulatory bodies such as the UK Financial Reporting Council, US Securities and Exchange Commission, The Irish Auditing & Accounting Supervisory Authority and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants. Your key responsibilities Working alongside the existing Personal Independence Managers, your day to day role will include: Managing our systems, processes and procedures ensuring that we are meeting the requirements of our systems of quality control under ISQM1 and delivering quality at the highest levels Responding to regulatory requests and findings from practice reviews by preparing appropriate reports and action plans profissional followed by implementation of the proposed actions Analysing and resolving potential Independence breaches Handling a broad range of personal independence, investment product and pension consultations Working directly with new Partner level hires to ensure they are compliant with Independence requirements prior to joining the firm Supporting Independence Partners and Directors paling on Independence related activities Liaising and collaborating with the other Managers and Senior Managers in Personal Independence as sobriates the broader Independence team to ensure compliance within relevant deadlines Setting clear targets and monitoring performance and progress against timetable. Managing and edg team members of the personal independence team To qualify for the role, you must Have working knowledge and experience as an Independence professional, ideally at Manager rank Have experience in managing a team with the ability to lead, coach and guide junior team members. Take a proactive and commercial approach to resolving complex and difficult independence challenges while ensuring compliance with the internal/external regulations Have strong project management skills and proficiency at driving projects to a close working to pre determined deadlines and meeting objectives under pressure Be capable of using own initiative Have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels particularly delivering sensitive messages protéger senior leaders within the firm Have strong analytical and interpretation skills, with an ability to think strategically and handle complex concepts Be adaptable and flexible with a desire to provide exceptional support Ideally, you'll also have: A strong working knowledge of the concept of Ethics and Independence, in particular under the UK FRC Ethical Standard, IESBA Code of Ethics and US SEC regulations (not essential). An understanding of working in a Risk Management environment. Applications from Independence professionals will be prioritised, however, we will also consider applicants with wider risk management experience, if they are able to demonstrate sufficient transferable skills and a desire to form a career within Independence. What we offer -lnd We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and careerativ development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. Apply now. EY Building a better working world EY is occaec building a better working world Nissan creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams clá provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. 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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented accountant to join a strong finance team at one of the UK's largest companies as a Group FP&A Senior Analyst supporting the Capital side of the business on an 18 month FTC. Collaborating across this diverse organisation, this is a pivotal position within the finance function, bringing financial insight and support to the CFO, Divisional Finance teams, Capital Projects and other key stakeholders. The successful new appointment will have a proven background in overseeing spend and budgets, cash forecasting, capital approvals, governance and post approval analysis, providing detailed forecasts and insightful MI / KPI reports for the senior leadership team and delivering high-quality management information to drive strategic decisions. Measuring business performance as well as a number of in-progress and upcoming projects, including a finance transformation project, SAP upgrade and implementation of a forecasting tool. You will be a qualified accountant, (ACA / CIMA / ACCA), with at least three years PQE and experience of working in a company/divisional finance role (with first hand experience of preparing budgets/forecasts) seeking a role with a level of autonomy and responsibility. Confidence to challenge the business is key to succeed in this role. Attention to detail and a pro-active attitude is key, along with a proven background in big data, financial analysis and reporting. Power BI would be preferable, although not essential. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to redefining how the capex process is governed and how the finance team partners and challenges our business. You'll be at the heart of a transformation that will influence decision-making across our group. Your role The role is an integral part of the Group FP&A Team, supporting operational and financial management through Capex reporting, forecasting, analysis and management of financial performance, whilst looking to drive continuous improvement. Reporting into the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, this role would suit someone who can engage with colleagues at all levels of the business. They will be a valuable member of a team of three finance professionals who provide financial, planning and analysis for the entire group. The Group FP&A Senior Analyst will be responsible for: Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning to ensure alignment with organisational objectives. Working directly with divisional and other central teams as an important member of the FP&A team. Partner with operational teams to understand the overall Group Capital program and its impact on EBITDA savings, including impacts of phasing changes, key drivers, challenges and potential opportunities to improve business performance. Business partnering with various stakeholders, including: IT, Engineering, Marine, Projects to align financial plans with business objectives. Produce monthly Capital cash forecasts. Adding value - manage / lead the monthly financial review of capital projects and associated initiatives. Lead Capital budget and forecast processes ensuring timetables are met, identifying any risks or deviations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to influence financial outcomes and achieve business targets. Present financial results and insights to the senior management team and other stakeholders. Support the wider business in recommending / implementing change Evaluating new projects, and providing insights for strategic planning and investment decisions. Financial modelling, Creating and maintaining financial models to predict future performance and evaluate the impact of potential decisions. Projects Alongside the wider finance team, support the finance transformation and SAP upgrade projects, including but not limited to reviewing and testing changes made in the SAP environment and supporting with the implementation of changes to existing processes / reporting etc. Help implement a new forecasting tool for use by FP&A and the wider finance teams Help document processes to facilitate more effective team hand-overs and identify areas for improvement. Support the improvement and development of the quality and efficiency of financial/management information required throughout the business. Provide assistance with continuous improvement projects alongside the finance transformation project. Support other ad hoc projects as appropriate. What you'll bring Relevant management accounting experience and ideally CIMA qualified with a minimum of three years' post qualified experience . Experience of working within an operational finance role, either within a company / division finance team with first hand experience of working on budgets / forecasts Well developed communication skills, with experience of translating financials for diverse stakeholders. Ability to be adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast paced, evolving setting. Experience of multitasking with excellent prioritisation skills. Ability to work independently and also as part of a team where required. Solid IT skills; SAP knowledge is advantageous but not essential (training will be provided). Ideally experience in companies with large capital programs Experience of ports/marine environments is not a requirement - training and support will be provided. Who are we Headquartered in Liverpool, Peel Ports Group is the UK's second largest ports group with UK wide operations including in Liverpool, Glasgow, Dublin, Great Yarmouth and Sheerness, as well as a successful short sea shipping line operating out of Rotterdam. The Group is owned by a consortium including Peel Group (a leading investor in infrastructure, transportation and real estate in the UK), Australian Super (Australia's largest pension fund), APG (Netherland's largest pension fund) and Global Infrastructure Partners (one of the world's leading specialist infrastructure investors). The Group works with 50 financial investors who support the Group's growth aspirations. Already one of the UK's leading port and logistics companies, and having invested more than £1bn in infrastructure over the last decade, we are planning further substantial capital investment over the next five years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK's leading port operator. We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers. Our investments are decarbonising our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow. What we can offer you In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as: Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more! Commitment to learning and personal development - Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development! We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract Location: Gloucester Job Ref: 204534 About the role Benefact Group are looking for a Finance Business Partner (Group IT & Transformation) to join our Gloucester office. The Finance Business Partner (Group IT & Transformation) provides essential financial analysis, reporting, and insight to underpin technology and transformation initiatives. Working closely with the Finance Business Partner (Group Strategy), this role ensures that financial discipline and governance are maintained across IT and group change portfolios. The role focuses on preparing accurate data, monitoring budgets, and supporting decision making processes, enabling the senior partner to drive strategic conversations and deliver value from investments. Why join us? Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that's committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes. What you'll be doing Providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision making, business cases, investment appraisals, and post implementation reviews. Ensuring accurate, consistent financial information through day to day monitoring, reporting, forecasting, and variance/risk management across Group IT and transformation portfolios. Safeguarding budgets by tracking spend, identifying risks and opportunities, and optimising resource allocation. Translating complex financial data into clear insights for non finance stakeholders while building strong cross functional relationships across Finance, IT, and Change teams. Supporting core planning and operational processes, including budgeting, strategic planning, Workday process implementation, and development of shared service and cost allocation models. What you'll need to have Qualified Accountant with FP&A experience. Financial Services experience or IT business partnering experience. Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and automation (pivot tables, lookups). Organised and detailed oriented. Strong Excel skills. What makes you stand out Experience with BI tools. Insurance Experience. What we offer A competitive salary - let's discuss it. Hybrid working. Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution. Generous annual bonus scheme between 6% and 24%. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme. An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance. £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice. Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year. Employee Assistance Programme. Full study support to gain professional qualifications. Access to virtual GP. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Hear from the hiring manager "Come join our Finance team! We work closely with IT and transformation teams to turn financial data into clear insights that drive real decisions. From safeguarding budgets to supporting strategic planning, you'll be part of a collaborative team that makes a big impact across the business." About us Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade , having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK's number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group's size. We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135 year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know. Directory of Social Change's UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26

Corporate Development Deal Lead Overview We are seeking an experienced Corporate Development Deal Lead to play a central role in executing the group's inorganic growth strategy. This individual will lead full-cycle M&A transactions, from origination through to completion, working closely with senior management, private equity sponsors, and external advisers. The role is suited to a commercially minded M&A professional with deep transaction experience who can operate independently, build trusted relationships with founders and advisers, and drive deals through to completion in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment. Key Responsibilities Deal Origination & Relationship Building Originate proprietary and intermediated acquisition opportunities across the financial services landscape. Build and maintain relationships with founders, management teams, advisers, and industry participants. Represent the business credibly in the market and articulate the group's investment proposition. End-to-End Transaction Execution Lead full-cycle M&A processes from initial screening through to deal completion. Assess strategic fit, value creation potential, and transaction risks. Lead valuation, structuring, pricing, and commercial negotiations. Coordinate and manage all due diligence workstreams (financial, commercial, legal, regulatory, tax, HR, IT). Negotiate transaction documentation (NDAs, HoTs, SPAs, TSAs, employment and shareholder agreements) alongside legal advisers. Prepare and present materials for executive leadership, boards, and PE investment committees. Stakeholder Management Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, CFO, and senior leadership team. Work closely with private equity sponsors and investment teams. Manage external advisers including investment banks, accountants, lawyers, and consultants. Integration & Value Creation Support post-deal integration planning in collaboration with operational and functional leaders. Ensure transaction rationale translates into executable value creation initiatives. Track deal performance against original investment cases. Candidate Profile Experience 10+ years' M&A experience, gained in: Corporate development / in-house M&A, and/or Investment banking / M&A advisory at senior level. Proven track record of leading full-cycle transactions from origination to completion. Experience within financial services (e.g. insurance, wealth management, lending, payments, fintech or adjacent regulated sectors). Prior exposure to PE-backed environments strongly preferred. Skills & Attributes Strong commercial judgement and deal instincts. Deep understanding of transaction mechanics, valuation, and deal structuring. Confident negotiator with the ability to engage credibly with founders and senior stakeholders. Highly organised, resilient, and comfortable operating in a high-volume, fast-moving deal environment. Low-ego, collaborative approach with the gravitas to operate at board and sponsor level. Hands-on mindset;comfortable owning deals end-to-end. Location London-based role. Regular interaction with senior leadership and PE sponsors. Occasional UK and international travel as required.

The Dispute Advisory team supports clients in establishing the facts around incidents, loss and misconduct, and in quantifying and recovering value. Matters are varied and complex, spanning breach of contract, transaction disputes, warranty and completion accounts, expert determinations, expropriations, product recall and business interruption and insurance claims. The work is intellectually demanding and highly visible. The role As Director and Engagement Leader, you will take ownership of complex forensic dispute engagements from scoping through to delivery. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage senior stakeholders and ensure high quality outputs, whether for client submission or Partner review. You will play a central role in developing and leading the Dispute Advisory offering. This includes originating opportunities through your external network, particularly legal contacts, as well as building strong internal relationships to secure future work. A commercial mindset and comfort with business development are essential. You will be encouraged to build your profile in the market. The firm is supportive of Directors acting as experts and is open to facilitating expert witness appointments where appropriate. The ambition is to strengthen the team's market presence through credible, visible leaders. Key responsibilities include Leading forensic dispute engagements across breach of contract, post M and A disputes, expert determinations and insurance related matters Drafting and overseeing high quality expert reports and advisory outputs Reviewing and challenging complex financial analysis and contractual mechanisms Managing engagement risk and financials Developing and mentoring team members Contributing to the ongoing development of the Dispute Advisory proposition The person You will be a Chartered Accountant, ICAEW, or CFA qualified, with extensive experience in forensic dispute advisory work. This may have been gained within an expert witness team in a legal claim environment or in post transaction expert determinations. You will be experienced in expert witness report writing, complex valuations, leading and managing teams. A demonstrable track record in business development, along with an established network within law firms or other relevant markets, will be key. This role suits someone who enjoys building relationships and is motivated by growing a practice, not simply delivering technical work. If you are operating at Senior Manager or Director level and are looking for a platform with genuine investment, leadership exposure and a clear path to Partner, I would be pleased to have a confidential conversation.

Commitment: Full or part-time Salary: Competitive Location: UK or Europe (remote-first, UK-centric) Reports to: CEO Works closely with: Head of Finance, Executive Team, Board The Role - Why This Exists Bikmo is entering a pivotal phase as we transition from a growth-focused insurtech to a profitable, pan-European MGA, while continuing to scale responsibly and position the business for long-term value creation. We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership at exec and board level, own and control the group financial business plan and long-term financial model, support investor and lender relationships, mentor the Head of Finance, and help shape the financial strategy of the business as we move toward profitability, selective M&A, and a potential trade exit in the coming years. This is a strategic leadership role, not a day-to-day finance position. Operational finance, cash management, and routine reporting sit with the existing finance team. The role may be delivered on a full-time or part-time basis, depending on candidate experience and availability. Core Responsibilities 1. Executive Financial Leadership & Accountability Act as the senior financial leader within the Executive Team Provide clear, confident financial input into strategic and operational decisions Drive financial discipline, cost management, and performance focus across the business Hold exec peers accountable to agreed budgets, forecasts, and financial commitments Support the CEO in balancing growth, profitability, and capital efficiency 2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecasting, aligning financial resources to strategic priorities Own and control the group financial model as the authoritative view of Bikmo's long-term financial position Lead long-term forecasting, scenario planning, and sensitivity/downside modelling to support: Board decision-making Investment and growth planning Fundraising and capital strategy M&A and strategic options Ensure financial plans clearly articulate trade-offs, risks, and returns Day-to-day cashflow forecasting, short-term runway management, and operational reporting are owned by the Head of Finance and the finance team. 3. Commercial & Strategic Partnership Support Partner with the CEO, Partnerships, and Operations teams on: Pricing strategy Product evaluation Channel and partnership economics Geographic expansion decisions Support commercial negotiations on major partner contracts, ensuring pricing, service levels, risk allocation, and cash terms are financially robust and scalable Bring financial rigour to embedded insurance partnerships and international growth initiatives 4. Cash, Funding & Capital Structure (Strategic Oversight) Provide senior oversight of liquidity, capital structure, and funding options Lead the structuring, negotiation, and setup of financing solutions where required (e.g. working capital facilities, overdrafts, debt instruments) Act as the senior point of contact with banks, lenders, and financial advisors Support and guide the Head of Finance, who leads ongoing day-to-day cash and facility management 5. Board, Investor & Governance Responsibilities Act as a trusted finance partner to the Board and existing investors Prepare, review, and present financial materials for board meetings Support fundraising strategy, investor narrative, and financial diligence Help articulate a clear, credible financial narrative for the Board and investors, covering performance, outlook, capital efficiency, risks, and strategic options Operate effectively within a PE / VC-backed governance environment, including pace, reporting expectations, and stakeholder management 6. Regulatory, Insurance & Risk Awareness Maintain a strong working understanding of insurance-specific financial flows, even if not managing them day-to-day Appreciate FCA regulatory reporting requirements, including: Regulatory capital considerations Financial aspects of operational resilience Ensure financial governance supports Bikmo's regulated operating environment 7. Tax, Transfer Pricing & Multi-Country Oversight Provide senior oversight of Bikmo's tax strategy, ensuring it is commercially optimised and fully compliant across jurisdictions Cover key areas including: Corporation tax optimisation Transfer pricing VAT and partial VAT exemption Work with specialist external advisors where required and ensure advice is implemented consistently and pragmatically across the business Apply sound judgement on when to seek expert input versus where in-house governance is sufficient 8. M&A, Strategic Options & Exit Readiness Support the evaluation of potential acquisitions or mergers as Bikmo strengthens EBITDA performance Provide financial input into: Target assessment and modelling Synergy and integration economics Deal structuring and capital impact Help ensure the business is exit-ready over the medium term, including: Clean, credible financials Robust models and reporting Clear equity and capital structures Support long-term planning toward a potential trade sale or strategic exit around 2030 What We're Looking For Experience & Background Senior finance leader (Finance Director / CFO / Head of Finance) in growth-stage businesses Insurance or regulated financial services experience is desirable Experience operating in PE or VC-backed environments Strong experience with: Board-level financial leadership Strategic financial modelling and scenario planning Fundraising and/or debt financing Multi-entity and multi-country operations Experience with European businesses strongly preferred Exposure to tax optimisation, transfer pricing, and VAT considerations is desirable German language is desirable but not required Qualifications Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience leading finance in a regulated or insurance-related environment is desirable Insurance-specific qualifications (e.g. CII) are helpful but not essential Style & Approach Strategic, commercial, and measured Comfortable owning financial direction without owning day-to-day execution Confident mentor and sounding board for senior finance leaders Pragmatic, outcome-focused, and able to influence at exec and board level This Role Is / Is Not This role is: A senior, strategic finance leadership role at exec and board level Owner of the long-term financial plan and strategic options A mentor and escalation point for the Head of Finance A key contributor to profitability, capital strategy, and exit readiness This role is not: A day-to-day operational finance role Responsible for transactional accounting, cash processing, or routine reporting A purely corporate or PLC-style finance role Equality Don't feel like you're matching 100% of the criteria? We welcome applicants who can meet the core requirements, even if you don't think you tick all of the boxes. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups within the cycling and insurance industry. Bikmo is an equal opportunities employer, this means we recruit, develop and compensate regardless of differences. We value diversity. Everybody is unique and this should be celebrated. We want Bikmo to be a place where people feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Application Process To continue the conversation just click the, Find out more, button and attach a short cover letter + your CV. We love to hear how your own values and experiences align with the role. We are looking to hire for this role as soon as possible, so interviews will be on a rolling basis. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you through our recruitment process please get in touch. 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