For a quarter of a century, the Jellycat family have brought joy, wonder and playful fun to people of all ages, in every part of the world. Utterly original and in a class of their own, they are currently among the most loved and collected toys of their kind. How has this gentle tribe endeared themselves to so many? Perhaps it is their whimsical expressions. Or the deliciously soft fabrics. Or the beautiful way in which they sit in your hand. Whatever it is, there is something magical and unmistakeable about each one of them. We are seeking a technically strong qualified accountant who enjoys bringing clarity, structure and consistency to an evolving finance environment, can form robust accounting judgements, and is passionate about strengthening controls, governance and ways of working across a rapidly growing group. The Group Accounting Policy & Controls Manager will own the development and implementation of group accounting policies, assess and document accounting treatment for significant transactions and emerging business activities, and drive alignment of financial controls and core finance processes across the group to improve consistency, governance and compliance. You'll be: Acting as the Group subject matter expert for accounting policy and technical accounting matters across the business. Reviewing and determining appropriate accounting treatment for new transactions as they arise, documenting conclusions and providing clear guidance to Finance teams. Owning the development, maintenance and communication of Group accounting policies, ensuring consistency of application across all entities. Identifying areas where financial controls, governance and finance processes require strengthening and developing practical improvement plans. Leading initiatives to standardise and align key finance processes, controls and reporting practices across the Group. Acting as a key point of contact for technical accounting queries and control-related matters arising through the external audit process. Providing coaching and technical guidance to finance teams on accounting policy, controls and best practice. Supporting the phased implementation of the Group's new ERP platform by assessing the impact on accounting policies, controls and processes, and ensuring appropriate governance is maintained across business units during the transition to a common Group solution. You'll have: An accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent) Strong technical accounting knowledge, including a solid and up-to-date understanding of IFRS Experience developing and implementing accounting policies and preparing technical accounting assessments within a multi-entity, international organisation Experience working with external auditors and managing technical accounting discussions Exposure to finance transformation initiatives or ERP implementations would be advantageous The ability to balance technical accounting requirements with commercial practicality Demonstrable experience improving financial controls, governance frameworks and finance processes Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise documentation Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively where required The ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and drive cross functional workstreams through to completion
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
For a quarter of a century, the Jellycat family have brought joy, wonder and playful fun to people of all ages, in every part of the world. Utterly original and in a class of their own, they are currently among the most loved and collected toys of their kind. How has this gentle tribe endeared themselves to so many? Perhaps it is their whimsical expressions. Or the deliciously soft fabrics. Or the beautiful way in which they sit in your hand. Whatever it is, there is something magical and unmistakeable about each one of them. We are seeking a technically strong qualified accountant who enjoys bringing clarity, structure and consistency to an evolving finance environment, can form robust accounting judgements, and is passionate about strengthening controls, governance and ways of working across a rapidly growing group. The Group Accounting Policy & Controls Manager will own the development and implementation of group accounting policies, assess and document accounting treatment for significant transactions and emerging business activities, and drive alignment of financial controls and core finance processes across the group to improve consistency, governance and compliance. You'll be: Acting as the Group subject matter expert for accounting policy and technical accounting matters across the business. Reviewing and determining appropriate accounting treatment for new transactions as they arise, documenting conclusions and providing clear guidance to Finance teams. Owning the development, maintenance and communication of Group accounting policies, ensuring consistency of application across all entities. Identifying areas where financial controls, governance and finance processes require strengthening and developing practical improvement plans. Leading initiatives to standardise and align key finance processes, controls and reporting practices across the Group. Acting as a key point of contact for technical accounting queries and control-related matters arising through the external audit process. Providing coaching and technical guidance to finance teams on accounting policy, controls and best practice. Supporting the phased implementation of the Group's new ERP platform by assessing the impact on accounting policies, controls and processes, and ensuring appropriate governance is maintained across business units during the transition to a common Group solution. You'll have: An accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent) Strong technical accounting knowledge, including a solid and up-to-date understanding of IFRS Experience developing and implementing accounting policies and preparing technical accounting assessments within a multi-entity, international organisation Experience working with external auditors and managing technical accounting discussions Exposure to finance transformation initiatives or ERP implementations would be advantageous The ability to balance technical accounting requirements with commercial practicality Demonstrable experience improving financial controls, governance frameworks and finance processes Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise documentation Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively where required The ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and drive cross functional workstreams through to completion
FP&A Accountant (Temporary Project Role) for 6 to 9 months. Coventry Hybrid Working Immediate Start SF Partners are recruiting for a temporary FP&A Accountant to join a well-established and highly regarded business based in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity to support a key finance project within a collaborative and welcoming team, offering a hybrid working pattern. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in delivering meaningful financial analysis, improving reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making throughout the project. Key Responsibilities: Deliver insightful financial analysis to support business performance. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Build and enhance financial models to support commercial decision-making. Analyse trends, variances, and key performance indicators, providing clear recommendations. Support month-end reporting and management information packs. Work alongside stakeholders across the business to improve reporting and financial processes. Contribute to ongoing project work and process improvement initiatives. About You: Previous experience within FP&A or commercial finance. Strong analytical and Excel skills with the ability to interpret and present financial data. Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Available to start at short notice. What's on Offer: Hybrid working (Coventry-based). Opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking business. Interesting project work where you can make an immediate impact. Competitive daily rate. Please click apply now if you feel this is the right vacancy for you!
Aug 26, 2026
Seasonal
FP&A Accountant (Temporary Project Role) for 6 to 9 months. Coventry Hybrid Working Immediate Start SF Partners are recruiting for a temporary FP&A Accountant to join a well-established and highly regarded business based in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity to support a key finance project within a collaborative and welcoming team, offering a hybrid working pattern. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in delivering meaningful financial analysis, improving reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making throughout the project. Key Responsibilities: Deliver insightful financial analysis to support business performance. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Build and enhance financial models to support commercial decision-making. Analyse trends, variances, and key performance indicators, providing clear recommendations. Support month-end reporting and management information packs. Work alongside stakeholders across the business to improve reporting and financial processes. Contribute to ongoing project work and process improvement initiatives. About You: Previous experience within FP&A or commercial finance. Strong analytical and Excel skills with the ability to interpret and present financial data. Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Available to start at short notice. What's on Offer: Hybrid working (Coventry-based). Opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking business. Interesting project work where you can make an immediate impact. Competitive daily rate. Please click apply now if you feel this is the right vacancy for you!
Group Reporting Manager Hybrid working (3 days office based) SF Partners are working with a growing and highly regarded and profitable PE backed business in the recruitment of a Group Financial Reporting Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional looking to take ownership of external reporting, statutory accounts, and financial controls within a dynamic business environment. This role will offer the exposure to roadmap your career towards a Group FC role. We are ideally seeking an individual looking to make their first or second move within industry having qualified ACA within a leading accountancy practice. About the Business This is a unique opportunity to join a highly successful and growing Private equity backed engineering and manufacturing group, ambitious growth plans to significantly increase turnover over the next few years. The business prides itself on maintaining an entrepreneurial culture, putting customers first, and investing in its people, systems and infrastructure. It offers an environment where talented individuals can make a genuine impact while developing their own careers. The Role We are seeking an ambitious and technically strong Group Reporting Manager to join the Finance team. This is a key position responsible for delivering accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting across the Group, leading the budgeting and forecasting cycle, and providing meaningful financial insight to senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial governance and driving continuous improvement across the finance function. Key Responsibilities Group Consolidation Lead the preparation of consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual financial results in accordance with UK GAAP. Manage intercompany reconciliations and eliminations across multiple legal entities. Maintain and develop the Group consolidation model, ensuring accuracy and scalability. Coordinate month-end reporting deadlines across the wider finance team. Own and maintain the Group chart of accounts and reporting structure. Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with commercial finance teams and senior leadership. Support the preparation of rolling forecasts, analysing variances against budget and prior year. Develop financial models to support strategic planning, business cases and cashflow forecasting. Present budget and forecast outputs to executive leadership, providing clear and insightful commentary. Reporting Own the Group month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved. Produce the Group management accounts pack, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and KPI analysis. Monitor and report on key business transformation metrics. Review submissions from divisional teams, ensuring quality and consistency. Support the year-end statutory reporting process and coordinate with external auditors. Financial Controls & Governance Maintain and enhance the Group's internal financial controls framework. Resolve technical accounting matters and liaise with external advisors where required. Drive process improvements and system enhancements across Group reporting. Support the ongoing optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools. Stakeholder Management Act as a key point of contact for finance-related queries from senior leadership and external stakeholders. Build strong relationships across finance and commercial teams, promoting high reporting standards. Support strategic projects including acquisitions, business transformation initiatives and system implementations. Skills & Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent). Previous experience in a Group Reporting or Consolidation role within a multi-entity environment. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including hands-on experience of FRS 102. Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or consolidation systems. Person Specification Big 4 or Top 10 practice background would be advantageous. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet demanding deadlines. Naturally curious with a desire to learn, improve and progress. Demonstrable experience of driving process improvements and strengthening financial controls. In return, there will be direct report to the Director of Group Finance and extensive liaison with the CFO and SLT Excellent remuneration and package Projects and strategic/commercial exposure Fast track career development
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Group Reporting Manager Hybrid working (3 days office based) SF Partners are working with a growing and highly regarded and profitable PE backed business in the recruitment of a Group Financial Reporting Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional looking to take ownership of external reporting, statutory accounts, and financial controls within a dynamic business environment. This role will offer the exposure to roadmap your career towards a Group FC role. We are ideally seeking an individual looking to make their first or second move within industry having qualified ACA within a leading accountancy practice. About the Business This is a unique opportunity to join a highly successful and growing Private equity backed engineering and manufacturing group, ambitious growth plans to significantly increase turnover over the next few years. The business prides itself on maintaining an entrepreneurial culture, putting customers first, and investing in its people, systems and infrastructure. It offers an environment where talented individuals can make a genuine impact while developing their own careers. The Role We are seeking an ambitious and technically strong Group Reporting Manager to join the Finance team. This is a key position responsible for delivering accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting across the Group, leading the budgeting and forecasting cycle, and providing meaningful financial insight to senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial governance and driving continuous improvement across the finance function. Key Responsibilities Group Consolidation Lead the preparation of consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual financial results in accordance with UK GAAP. Manage intercompany reconciliations and eliminations across multiple legal entities. Maintain and develop the Group consolidation model, ensuring accuracy and scalability. Coordinate month-end reporting deadlines across the wider finance team. Own and maintain the Group chart of accounts and reporting structure. Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with commercial finance teams and senior leadership. Support the preparation of rolling forecasts, analysing variances against budget and prior year. Develop financial models to support strategic planning, business cases and cashflow forecasting. Present budget and forecast outputs to executive leadership, providing clear and insightful commentary. Reporting Own the Group month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved. Produce the Group management accounts pack, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and KPI analysis. Monitor and report on key business transformation metrics. Review submissions from divisional teams, ensuring quality and consistency. Support the year-end statutory reporting process and coordinate with external auditors. Financial Controls & Governance Maintain and enhance the Group's internal financial controls framework. Resolve technical accounting matters and liaise with external advisors where required. Drive process improvements and system enhancements across Group reporting. Support the ongoing optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools. Stakeholder Management Act as a key point of contact for finance-related queries from senior leadership and external stakeholders. Build strong relationships across finance and commercial teams, promoting high reporting standards. Support strategic projects including acquisitions, business transformation initiatives and system implementations. Skills & Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent). Previous experience in a Group Reporting or Consolidation role within a multi-entity environment. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including hands-on experience of FRS 102. Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or consolidation systems. Person Specification Big 4 or Top 10 practice background would be advantageous. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet demanding deadlines. Naturally curious with a desire to learn, improve and progress. Demonstrable experience of driving process improvements and strengthening financial controls. In return, there will be direct report to the Director of Group Finance and extensive liaison with the CFO and SLT Excellent remuneration and package Projects and strategic/commercial exposure Fast track career development
SF Partners are delighted to be recruiting a Management Accountant for a well-established, international product based business based in Warwick. This is a broad, hands-on opportunity within a successful product-led organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. You will join a supportive finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate reporting and meaningful commercial insight. The role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of key elements of the month-end process and work closely with colleagues across the business. Key responsibilities include: Preparing monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations Producing variance analysis and clear commentary against budget, forecast and prior year Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring the accuracy of financial data Assisting with year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements Supporting cash flow reporting and working capital management Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders, providing clear financial guidance and challenge Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and controls Supporting wider finance projects as required About you You will be a proactive, well-organised finance professional with strong management accounting experience. Ideally, you will be: Qualified or finalist level (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or qualified by experience Experienced in producing management accounts within a commercial, manufacturing, distribution or product-led environment Advanced in Excel and confident working with large volumes of data A clear communicator, able to build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders Detail-focused, commercially aware and comfortable working to monthly deadlines Someone who takes ownership and actively looks for ways to improve processes This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and growing business, in a role that offers genuine variety and stakeholder exposure.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
SF Partners are delighted to be recruiting a Management Accountant for a well-established, international product based business based in Warwick. This is a broad, hands-on opportunity within a successful product-led organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. You will join a supportive finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate reporting and meaningful commercial insight. The role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of key elements of the month-end process and work closely with colleagues across the business. Key responsibilities include: Preparing monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations Producing variance analysis and clear commentary against budget, forecast and prior year Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring the accuracy of financial data Assisting with year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements Supporting cash flow reporting and working capital management Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders, providing clear financial guidance and challenge Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and controls Supporting wider finance projects as required About you You will be a proactive, well-organised finance professional with strong management accounting experience. Ideally, you will be: Qualified or finalist level (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or qualified by experience Experienced in producing management accounts within a commercial, manufacturing, distribution or product-led environment Advanced in Excel and confident working with large volumes of data A clear communicator, able to build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders Detail-focused, commercially aware and comfortable working to monthly deadlines Someone who takes ownership and actively looks for ways to improve processes This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and growing business, in a role that offers genuine variety and stakeholder exposure.
Location: Bridgend, South Wales (office-based) Reports to: Eleanor Pearce, Finance Director Salary: £38,000 £45,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Full-time, Monday Friday (40 hrs/week) Job type: Permanent About Us Pearce Elite Group is a multi-trade construction and mechanical services business based in Bridgend, operating across plumbing, heating, fire sprinkler systems, underground water mains, air source heat pumps, solid fuel appliances, and general building and construction. Founded in 2008, we work across the residential and new build sectors throughout South and West Wales and are continuing to grow across multiple divisions of the business. The Role We re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations across the Pearce Elite Group, working closely with the Finance Director and senior management team. This is a hands-on role covering everything from VAT and payroll through to cash flow management and site-level profitability and is well suited to someone who enjoys getting into the detail as much as reporting the bigger picture. Key Responsibilities Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements (including CIS and reverse charge VAT considerations for construction) Manage weekly/monthly payroll for direct staff and subcontractors, including CIS deductions, PAYE, pensions and statutory payments Oversee corporation tax and personal tax liaison with external accountants, ensuring records are audit-ready Manage day-to-day cash flow across the Group, including forecasting, working capital, and timing of supplier/subcontractor payments Check supplier and subcontractor invoices against orders and agreed rates, identifying and querying overcharges or discrepancies before payment Produce site-by-site profit and loss reporting, working with Contracts and Site Managers to track costs against valuations and flag variances early Maintain accurate management accounts and provide monthly financial reporting to the Finance Director and Managing Directors Support budgeting, cost control and financial planning across each trading division of the Group Assist with year-end accounts preparation and liaison with external auditors/accountants Maintain robust financial controls, processes and record-keeping across the business Support ad hoc commercial and financial analysis for the senior management team as the Group grows What We re Looking For Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar senior finance role, ideally within construction, trades or a project-based business Strong working knowledge of VAT (including CIS), payroll and general tax compliance Confident with cash flow management and forecasting in a multi-project environment Experience reviewing supplier/subcontractor invoices and cost control on live contracts Ability to produce clear site/job-level profit and loss reporting AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified/part-qualified, or qualified by experience Strong Excel skills; experience with construction/accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, or similar) an advantage Highly organised, discreet and comfortable working closely with company directors on sensitive financial information Good communicator and works well with the team Full UK driving licence What We Offer Competitive salary, dependent on experience A key role within a growing, family-run group of companies Direct exposure to senior leadership and real influence over financial decision-making On-site parking, Bridgend How to Apply To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note. Pearce Elite Group is an equal opportunities employer, with a proud track record of retaining staff.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Location: Bridgend, South Wales (office-based) Reports to: Eleanor Pearce, Finance Director Salary: £38,000 £45,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Full-time, Monday Friday (40 hrs/week) Job type: Permanent About Us Pearce Elite Group is a multi-trade construction and mechanical services business based in Bridgend, operating across plumbing, heating, fire sprinkler systems, underground water mains, air source heat pumps, solid fuel appliances, and general building and construction. Founded in 2008, we work across the residential and new build sectors throughout South and West Wales and are continuing to grow across multiple divisions of the business. The Role We re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations across the Pearce Elite Group, working closely with the Finance Director and senior management team. This is a hands-on role covering everything from VAT and payroll through to cash flow management and site-level profitability and is well suited to someone who enjoys getting into the detail as much as reporting the bigger picture. Key Responsibilities Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements (including CIS and reverse charge VAT considerations for construction) Manage weekly/monthly payroll for direct staff and subcontractors, including CIS deductions, PAYE, pensions and statutory payments Oversee corporation tax and personal tax liaison with external accountants, ensuring records are audit-ready Manage day-to-day cash flow across the Group, including forecasting, working capital, and timing of supplier/subcontractor payments Check supplier and subcontractor invoices against orders and agreed rates, identifying and querying overcharges or discrepancies before payment Produce site-by-site profit and loss reporting, working with Contracts and Site Managers to track costs against valuations and flag variances early Maintain accurate management accounts and provide monthly financial reporting to the Finance Director and Managing Directors Support budgeting, cost control and financial planning across each trading division of the Group Assist with year-end accounts preparation and liaison with external auditors/accountants Maintain robust financial controls, processes and record-keeping across the business Support ad hoc commercial and financial analysis for the senior management team as the Group grows What We re Looking For Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar senior finance role, ideally within construction, trades or a project-based business Strong working knowledge of VAT (including CIS), payroll and general tax compliance Confident with cash flow management and forecasting in a multi-project environment Experience reviewing supplier/subcontractor invoices and cost control on live contracts Ability to produce clear site/job-level profit and loss reporting AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified/part-qualified, or qualified by experience Strong Excel skills; experience with construction/accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, or similar) an advantage Highly organised, discreet and comfortable working closely with company directors on sensitive financial information Good communicator and works well with the team Full UK driving licence What We Offer Competitive salary, dependent on experience A key role within a growing, family-run group of companies Direct exposure to senior leadership and real influence over financial decision-making On-site parking, Bridgend How to Apply To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note. Pearce Elite Group is an equal opportunities employer, with a proud track record of retaining staff.
A growing and established manufacturing business based in Kent is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their commercial finance skills within a fast-paced operational environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders across finance and the wider business, you will play a key rol click apply for full job details
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
A growing and established manufacturing business based in Kent is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their commercial finance skills within a fast-paced operational environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders across finance and the wider business, you will play a key rol click apply for full job details
Ceremony of Roses is a global media, branding, design and events company with afull servicemusic merchandise arm, covering every aspect of merchandise sales, production and distribution worldwide. The Finance Director is responsible for the financial leadership, governance and operational finance management of Ceremony of Roses UK&Probity Merchandise. The role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance, royalty accounting, tax obligations and audit requirements, whilst partnering with leadership to support commercial decision-making and business growth. What you'll do: Manage the monthly close process, including financial commentary and analysis of performance versus plan and forecast and performing balance sheet reviews.Review royalty statements based on contract terms as neededand reconciliation processes Ensure accurate accounting treatment of inventory, stock movements and related intercompany activity - Ensure timely submission of corporate deliverables, including monthly forecasts and annual business plans for current ventures, new acquisitions, and business units - Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, providing performance analysis, financial insight and modelling to support business objectives and strategic decision-making Develop and maintain reporting packages, including periodic artist and business unit P&Ls.Lead deal analysis for potential artist dealsand evaluatefinancial performance against targets Analyze, assess and then develop quantitative-based recommendations to support revenue growth and improve margin and profitability Serve as the business lead for integration projects related to new and acquired entities, defining requirements around systems, data integration, workflow, and reporting needs - Special projects; including partnership with other operational and shared services teams that drive effective communication, collaboration and coordination against strategic initiatives.Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and intercompany operations to enhance efficiency, controls and reporting effectiveness - Oversee the accuracy and integrity of artist royalty reporting, ensuring timely calculations, reconciliations and payments in line with contractual obligations Lead VAT reporting, compliance and indirect tax governance across the UK and European territories, ensuring accurate filings, regulatory compliance and effective management of tax risk - Own the statutory reporting process and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating audits, financial statement preparation and regulatory submissions Who you are: Experience and strong proficiency in financial planning, analysis, and reporting with strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles. Public accounting or financial reporting experience preferred Qualified Accountant or similar professional qualification Progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with experience in a leadership position High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial modelling tools Strong proficiency in financial budgeting, forecasting and deal analysis Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely Experience in the merchandising, retail, or entertainment industry is a plus Proficiency with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and business integration projects A critical thinker with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights Strong leadership and team development skills Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management Experience in risk management and implementing financial controls Knowledge of tax compliance and royalty management Excited to learn and make an impact What we give you: You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives We provide an excellent range of benefits like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, plus loads of music industry perks. There's also time off over winter break Equal Opportunities As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music's aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual's sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability. Privacy Policy Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Ceremony of Roses is a global media, branding, design and events company with afull servicemusic merchandise arm, covering every aspect of merchandise sales, production and distribution worldwide. The Finance Director is responsible for the financial leadership, governance and operational finance management of Ceremony of Roses UK&Probity Merchandise. The role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance, royalty accounting, tax obligations and audit requirements, whilst partnering with leadership to support commercial decision-making and business growth. What you'll do: Manage the monthly close process, including financial commentary and analysis of performance versus plan and forecast and performing balance sheet reviews.Review royalty statements based on contract terms as neededand reconciliation processes Ensure accurate accounting treatment of inventory, stock movements and related intercompany activity - Ensure timely submission of corporate deliverables, including monthly forecasts and annual business plans for current ventures, new acquisitions, and business units - Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, providing performance analysis, financial insight and modelling to support business objectives and strategic decision-making Develop and maintain reporting packages, including periodic artist and business unit P&Ls.Lead deal analysis for potential artist dealsand evaluatefinancial performance against targets Analyze, assess and then develop quantitative-based recommendations to support revenue growth and improve margin and profitability Serve as the business lead for integration projects related to new and acquired entities, defining requirements around systems, data integration, workflow, and reporting needs - Special projects; including partnership with other operational and shared services teams that drive effective communication, collaboration and coordination against strategic initiatives.Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and intercompany operations to enhance efficiency, controls and reporting effectiveness - Oversee the accuracy and integrity of artist royalty reporting, ensuring timely calculations, reconciliations and payments in line with contractual obligations Lead VAT reporting, compliance and indirect tax governance across the UK and European territories, ensuring accurate filings, regulatory compliance and effective management of tax risk - Own the statutory reporting process and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating audits, financial statement preparation and regulatory submissions Who you are: Experience and strong proficiency in financial planning, analysis, and reporting with strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles. Public accounting or financial reporting experience preferred Qualified Accountant or similar professional qualification Progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with experience in a leadership position High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial modelling tools Strong proficiency in financial budgeting, forecasting and deal analysis Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely Experience in the merchandising, retail, or entertainment industry is a plus Proficiency with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and business integration projects A critical thinker with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights Strong leadership and team development skills Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management Experience in risk management and implementing financial controls Knowledge of tax compliance and royalty management Excited to learn and make an impact What we give you: You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives We provide an excellent range of benefits like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, plus loads of music industry perks. There's also time off over winter break Equal Opportunities As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music's aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual's sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability. Privacy Policy Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
ABOUT THE ROLE: A well-established international specialty insurance organisation is expanding its finance systems capability following continued growth and investment in reporting, data and automation. As a consequence they are looking to engage a consultant on an OUTSIDE-IR35 basis for an intial 6-month term. This creates an excellent opportunity to join a complex, data-led environment where finance technology is central to business planning, performance reporting and commercial decision-making. They are seeking a Financial Systems Analyst with advanced IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) expertise. You will combine hands-on TM1 development and support with process improvement, stakeholder engagement and the delivery of finance-systems change. This is not solely a business-as-usual support role: you will also lead defined projects and workstreams from initial requirements through implementation and user adoption. A key focus of the role will be supporting the integration of legacy TM1 & Planning Analytics finance systems, data, reporting, and processes into the target systems landscape. The role will work with stakeholders across the business to ensure reporting continuity, data integrity, and successful adoption of new processes and technology. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain, develop, and enhance finance systems, reporting solutions, financial models, interfaces, integrations, and related business processes. Work with IBM Planning Analytics / TM1 and other finance technologies to support business planning, reporting, analysis, and decision-making. Partner with Finance, Underwriting, Technology, and business stakeholders to deliver system enhancements and process improvements. Assist with financial data mapping, validation, reconciliation, migration, and reporting continuity as part of integration and transformation activity. Develop and improve reports, models, interfaces, integrations, and finance system solutions in line with business requirements. Carry out regular BAU finance systems activity, including model roll-forwards, data reconciliations, validation checks, snapshots, and periodic administration tasks. Provide first and second-line support to finance systems users, investigating issues and ensuring they are resolved in a timely and controlled manner. Deliver user guidance, training, and support to encourage effective and consistent use of finance systems across the business. Support ongoing administration and continuous improvement across the wider finance systems environment, including planning, reporting, interfaces, integrations, and related applications. Lead specific projects and workstreams, covering requirements gathering, solution design, testing, delivery, implementation, and user adoption. Identify and deliver improvements across finance processes, reporting, automation, data quality, controls, system integrations, and user experience. Act as a key point of contact for finance systems issues, ensuring incidents and requests are managed in line with agreed service expectations. Help maintain strong financial controls, system governance, documentation, and data integrity in line with internal policy, audit, and data governance requirements. Support wider business transformation and technology-led change programmes, representing the finance systems and reporting function where required. Produce and maintain relevant system documentation, process notes, procedures, and training materials. Support senior stakeholders with ad hoc analysis, reporting, system insight, and strategic finance systems initiatives REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Experience supporting, developing, and maintaining finance systems, reporting solutions, and associated business processes. Experience working on finance systems implementations, integrations, upgrades, or transformation initiatives. Advanced knowledge of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), including model maintenance, process development, administration, and user support. Strong SQL skills, including querying, data analysis, reconciliation, and troubleshooting. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Strong understanding of financial controls and financial and management accounting principles. Experience working with data integrations, interfaces, and data validation processes. Ability to gather, document, and translate business requirements into practical system solutions. Experience working collaboratively with Finance, Technology, and business stakeholders to deliver system and process improvements. Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE: A well-established international specialty insurance organisation is expanding its finance systems capability following continued growth and investment in reporting, data and automation. As a consequence they are looking to engage a consultant on an OUTSIDE-IR35 basis for an intial 6-month term. This creates an excellent opportunity to join a complex, data-led environment where finance technology is central to business planning, performance reporting and commercial decision-making. They are seeking a Financial Systems Analyst with advanced IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) expertise. You will combine hands-on TM1 development and support with process improvement, stakeholder engagement and the delivery of finance-systems change. This is not solely a business-as-usual support role: you will also lead defined projects and workstreams from initial requirements through implementation and user adoption. A key focus of the role will be supporting the integration of legacy TM1 & Planning Analytics finance systems, data, reporting, and processes into the target systems landscape. The role will work with stakeholders across the business to ensure reporting continuity, data integrity, and successful adoption of new processes and technology. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain, develop, and enhance finance systems, reporting solutions, financial models, interfaces, integrations, and related business processes. Work with IBM Planning Analytics / TM1 and other finance technologies to support business planning, reporting, analysis, and decision-making. Partner with Finance, Underwriting, Technology, and business stakeholders to deliver system enhancements and process improvements. Assist with financial data mapping, validation, reconciliation, migration, and reporting continuity as part of integration and transformation activity. Develop and improve reports, models, interfaces, integrations, and finance system solutions in line with business requirements. Carry out regular BAU finance systems activity, including model roll-forwards, data reconciliations, validation checks, snapshots, and periodic administration tasks. Provide first and second-line support to finance systems users, investigating issues and ensuring they are resolved in a timely and controlled manner. Deliver user guidance, training, and support to encourage effective and consistent use of finance systems across the business. Support ongoing administration and continuous improvement across the wider finance systems environment, including planning, reporting, interfaces, integrations, and related applications. Lead specific projects and workstreams, covering requirements gathering, solution design, testing, delivery, implementation, and user adoption. Identify and deliver improvements across finance processes, reporting, automation, data quality, controls, system integrations, and user experience. Act as a key point of contact for finance systems issues, ensuring incidents and requests are managed in line with agreed service expectations. Help maintain strong financial controls, system governance, documentation, and data integrity in line with internal policy, audit, and data governance requirements. Support wider business transformation and technology-led change programmes, representing the finance systems and reporting function where required. Produce and maintain relevant system documentation, process notes, procedures, and training materials. Support senior stakeholders with ad hoc analysis, reporting, system insight, and strategic finance systems initiatives REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Experience supporting, developing, and maintaining finance systems, reporting solutions, and associated business processes. Experience working on finance systems implementations, integrations, upgrades, or transformation initiatives. Advanced knowledge of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), including model maintenance, process development, administration, and user support. Strong SQL skills, including querying, data analysis, reconciliation, and troubleshooting. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Strong understanding of financial controls and financial and management accounting principles. Experience working with data integrations, interfaces, and data validation processes. Ability to gather, document, and translate business requirements into practical system solutions. Experience working collaboratively with Finance, Technology, and business stakeholders to deliver system and process improvements. Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience
Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method , Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day , Babyganics and Ecover . Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you're into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us. The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world. Commercial Finance Manager - UK Hub Internal title: Associate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis Location: Frimley Contract type: Full time People Leader: Head of Finance P&A Function: FP&A Manager Please note this role is not eligible for relocation. Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees. If you are looking for a new challenge in Finance and you are interested in being the main Finance Business Partner for Sales and Marketing, we are waiting for you! What's in it for you? Competitive pay & benefits Flexible working hours + Summer hours 'Build your own' learning programme Free breakfast & snacks 25 days annual holiday Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance Volunteering days Season ticket loan Wellness days Overview: We're looking for a numbers guru, someone passionate about business partnering and providing financial insights. As we see the world differently and do things differently, we are looking for someone to challenge the status quo and provide thought leadership to improve our decision making. You will be the right-hand person to the UK Hub Leader and Head of FP&A, a sparring partner to drive the business forward to achieve the seemingly impossible! Responsibilities: Bring your personality to our LSB team. Live and breathe the values of LSB and care for your colleagues. Work in partnership with the UK leadership team, establishing strong relationships with and the wider UK sales teams and Brand teams. Provide visibility to regional UK team via weekly, and monthly reporting, and pioneer the future by creating tools to enhance financial clarity and decision making that is accurate, clear, and actionable. Lead all aspects of the monthly and quarterly financial forecast process as well as annual budgeting for the regional hub, determining drivers of risk and opportunity versus the operating plan. Partner closely within the S&O cycle to ensure financial alignment, challenge assumptions, and support effective decision making. Deliver sound, strategic, and actionable course correcting recommendations to the respective leadership teams. Ensure spending is in line with budget or revised forecast expectations. For all key decisions within the region (product/customer portfolio, promotion/pricing, cost savings actions, investments), provide credible financial modelling and influence the business with continuous guidance and advice on methods to improve, or maximize the financial opportunity of those considerations. Lead the UK region month end P&L close, ensuring accuracy of the UK region monthly P&L. Work closely with the sales and brand team to accurately capture all trade spend and brand spend activities ensuring no financially material surprises. Including ownership of the UK trade spend balance sheet reconciliations to allow for review of trade spend positions aligned with Review trade spends and brand activities ensuring that we are getting adequate ROI for the spend (recommendation our how best the region should be spending the money). Relentlessly pursue opportunities to enhance processes, improve forecast accuracy, assess risks, and drive urgency across the organization to maximize Net Sales, Delivered Profit Margin, and Operating Profit. Partner with wider LSB finance team in assessing other sales and general admin costs for the UK, the monthly close results and sharing actuals and implications to the broader organization. Partner with the Head of FP&A to maintain robust internal controls across the regional hub and ensure the appropriate retention of supporting documentation required for internal and external audits of Trade Spend and Pricing Management. Make objective recommendations that serve the best interests of the region and company as a whole. Experience you'll bring: Qualified Accountant with min. 5 years PQE with a strong academic record and substantial finance experience gained in a variety of environments. Experience in commercial finance/FP&A a must, exposure to FMCG is a plus! Previous ownership of financial forecasting, and other critical financial process and analysis. Proven ability to communicate complex financial information concisely and accurately to a broad audience. Experience working with and influencing cross functional teams. Embeds financial knowledge and understanding with business partners to ensure focus on supporting the right initiatives and business decisions. Ability to build powerful influencing relationships at all levels while also creating the energy and momentum for required change. System-savvy - an Excel whiz, with SAP and Anaplan experience a major plus. Behaviors you'll need: Be relentless in pursuit of partnering, a born problem solver challenging the business and regional director. Have strong commercial and financial acumen and will understand which levers of the P& L to drive performance. Have a desire to get stuck in to make processes simpler and easier, Have a positive attitude, be resilient and confident, with an ability to influence the leadership team. Will possess the ability to navigate through complexity and prioritize. Be great at building relationships and establishing great ways of working. Show proactivity to drive the Hub/business agenda forward. Have an eye for detail but also have the ability to stand back and see the bigger picture. About us: We are the people behind method + ecover. We've always done things differently - we're fearless thinkers, mad scientists and adventurous designers who believe that making soap leads to brave ideas, bold inventions and beautiful bubbles. We started small but we have big plans to make the world a cleaner, greener, more colourful place. We invite everyone to join us as we pioneer a future where doing business is doing good for all. Let's get one thing straight - you're not coming here to just sell soap, or cleaning products. You're joining us to move the hearts, souls and minds of others all over the world that see the world differently. We think about cleaning as an act of creative expression, a gesture of rebellion, and, yes, an escape from the normal. We take cleaning seriously - but not ourselves. Alongside our friends Mrs Meyers and Babyganics, we are collectively known as Lifestyle Brands and are part of the SC Johnson family. Inclusion & Diversity: That's why we're working hard to be a fully diverse and inclusive place to work. Every day we strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels valued, listened to, supported and where we can do our best work. Sure, there's always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome. We advertise all our roles on Evenbreak, the specialist job board for disabled candidates. If you have a disability or a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our vacancies, please visit their Career Hive - careers support for disabled candidates delivered by careers professionals with lived experience of disability. Find out more at . We are happy to adjust our hiring process to ensure we are accessible to everyone - please let us know what we can do to support you. Inclusion & Diversity We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work. Sure, there's always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method , Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day , Babyganics and Ecover . Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you're into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us. The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world. Commercial Finance Manager - UK Hub Internal title: Associate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis Location: Frimley Contract type: Full time People Leader: Head of Finance P&A Function: FP&A Manager Please note this role is not eligible for relocation. Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees. If you are looking for a new challenge in Finance and you are interested in being the main Finance Business Partner for Sales and Marketing, we are waiting for you! What's in it for you? Competitive pay & benefits Flexible working hours + Summer hours 'Build your own' learning programme Free breakfast & snacks 25 days annual holiday Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance Volunteering days Season ticket loan Wellness days Overview: We're looking for a numbers guru, someone passionate about business partnering and providing financial insights. As we see the world differently and do things differently, we are looking for someone to challenge the status quo and provide thought leadership to improve our decision making. You will be the right-hand person to the UK Hub Leader and Head of FP&A, a sparring partner to drive the business forward to achieve the seemingly impossible! Responsibilities: Bring your personality to our LSB team. Live and breathe the values of LSB and care for your colleagues. Work in partnership with the UK leadership team, establishing strong relationships with and the wider UK sales teams and Brand teams. Provide visibility to regional UK team via weekly, and monthly reporting, and pioneer the future by creating tools to enhance financial clarity and decision making that is accurate, clear, and actionable. Lead all aspects of the monthly and quarterly financial forecast process as well as annual budgeting for the regional hub, determining drivers of risk and opportunity versus the operating plan. Partner closely within the S&O cycle to ensure financial alignment, challenge assumptions, and support effective decision making. Deliver sound, strategic, and actionable course correcting recommendations to the respective leadership teams. Ensure spending is in line with budget or revised forecast expectations. For all key decisions within the region (product/customer portfolio, promotion/pricing, cost savings actions, investments), provide credible financial modelling and influence the business with continuous guidance and advice on methods to improve, or maximize the financial opportunity of those considerations. Lead the UK region month end P&L close, ensuring accuracy of the UK region monthly P&L. Work closely with the sales and brand team to accurately capture all trade spend and brand spend activities ensuring no financially material surprises. Including ownership of the UK trade spend balance sheet reconciliations to allow for review of trade spend positions aligned with Review trade spends and brand activities ensuring that we are getting adequate ROI for the spend (recommendation our how best the region should be spending the money). Relentlessly pursue opportunities to enhance processes, improve forecast accuracy, assess risks, and drive urgency across the organization to maximize Net Sales, Delivered Profit Margin, and Operating Profit. Partner with wider LSB finance team in assessing other sales and general admin costs for the UK, the monthly close results and sharing actuals and implications to the broader organization. Partner with the Head of FP&A to maintain robust internal controls across the regional hub and ensure the appropriate retention of supporting documentation required for internal and external audits of Trade Spend and Pricing Management. Make objective recommendations that serve the best interests of the region and company as a whole. Experience you'll bring: Qualified Accountant with min. 5 years PQE with a strong academic record and substantial finance experience gained in a variety of environments. Experience in commercial finance/FP&A a must, exposure to FMCG is a plus! Previous ownership of financial forecasting, and other critical financial process and analysis. Proven ability to communicate complex financial information concisely and accurately to a broad audience. Experience working with and influencing cross functional teams. Embeds financial knowledge and understanding with business partners to ensure focus on supporting the right initiatives and business decisions. Ability to build powerful influencing relationships at all levels while also creating the energy and momentum for required change. System-savvy - an Excel whiz, with SAP and Anaplan experience a major plus. Behaviors you'll need: Be relentless in pursuit of partnering, a born problem solver challenging the business and regional director. Have strong commercial and financial acumen and will understand which levers of the P& L to drive performance. Have a desire to get stuck in to make processes simpler and easier, Have a positive attitude, be resilient and confident, with an ability to influence the leadership team. Will possess the ability to navigate through complexity and prioritize. Be great at building relationships and establishing great ways of working. Show proactivity to drive the Hub/business agenda forward. Have an eye for detail but also have the ability to stand back and see the bigger picture. About us: We are the people behind method + ecover. We've always done things differently - we're fearless thinkers, mad scientists and adventurous designers who believe that making soap leads to brave ideas, bold inventions and beautiful bubbles. We started small but we have big plans to make the world a cleaner, greener, more colourful place. We invite everyone to join us as we pioneer a future where doing business is doing good for all. Let's get one thing straight - you're not coming here to just sell soap, or cleaning products. You're joining us to move the hearts, souls and minds of others all over the world that see the world differently. We think about cleaning as an act of creative expression, a gesture of rebellion, and, yes, an escape from the normal. We take cleaning seriously - but not ourselves. Alongside our friends Mrs Meyers and Babyganics, we are collectively known as Lifestyle Brands and are part of the SC Johnson family. Inclusion & Diversity: That's why we're working hard to be a fully diverse and inclusive place to work. Every day we strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels valued, listened to, supported and where we can do our best work. Sure, there's always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome. We advertise all our roles on Evenbreak, the specialist job board for disabled candidates. If you have a disability or a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our vacancies, please visit their Career Hive - careers support for disabled candidates delivered by careers professionals with lived experience of disability. Find out more at . We are happy to adjust our hiring process to ensure we are accessible to everyone - please let us know what we can do to support you. Inclusion & Diversity We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work. Sure, there's always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.
Allen Lane Interim & Permanent Recruitment
City Of Westminster, London
Finance Manager Circa £60,000 FTE Part-Time (4 Days per Week) Hybrid Working, 40% of time in the office over a month Central London Our client is a highly respected membership and representative organisation operating within the UK financial services sector. Working closely with regulators, government bodies, industry stakeholders and member organisations, they play a significant role in supporting and influencing the development of the sector. Due to continued growth and development, they are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to provide financial leadership, reporting, planning and business partnering support across the organisation. This is a varied and influential role that will support strategic decision-making while ensuring strong financial governance, controls and operational effectiveness. This opportunity would suit a finance professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, providing insightful analysis and helping shape organisational performance within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting. Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across the organisation. Prepare year-end accounts, support statutory reporting requirements and coordinate external audit activities. Provide business partnering support to budget holders and senior managers. Maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures. Line manage and support a Finance Manager. Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting and processes. Who Are We Looking For? Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Significant experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting external audits. Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills. Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge. Experience within a membership body, charity or not-for-profit environment would be advantageous.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Circa £60,000 FTE Part-Time (4 Days per Week) Hybrid Working, 40% of time in the office over a month Central London Our client is a highly respected membership and representative organisation operating within the UK financial services sector. Working closely with regulators, government bodies, industry stakeholders and member organisations, they play a significant role in supporting and influencing the development of the sector. Due to continued growth and development, they are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to provide financial leadership, reporting, planning and business partnering support across the organisation. This is a varied and influential role that will support strategic decision-making while ensuring strong financial governance, controls and operational effectiveness. This opportunity would suit a finance professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, providing insightful analysis and helping shape organisational performance within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting. Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across the organisation. Prepare year-end accounts, support statutory reporting requirements and coordinate external audit activities. Provide business partnering support to budget holders and senior managers. Maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures. Line manage and support a Finance Manager. Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting and processes. Who Are We Looking For? Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Significant experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting external audits. Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills. Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge. Experience within a membership body, charity or not-for-profit environment would be advantageous.
Management Accountant Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 Location: Hybrid Working Vibe Recruit are working in partnership with our client to recruit an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to play a key role in supporting business performance through accurate reporting, pr click apply for full job details
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Management Accountant Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 Location: Hybrid Working Vibe Recruit are working in partnership with our client to recruit an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to play a key role in supporting business performance through accurate reporting, pr click apply for full job details
If you are a qualified accountant looking for a broad role where you can genuinely influence a growing manufacturing business, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Benefits include;Hybrid working, 230pm finish on a Friday, 25 days holiday, pension and electric car scheme This company is a £10m turnover manufacturing business and they are looking for a commercially minded Manageme click apply for full job details
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
If you are a qualified accountant looking for a broad role where you can genuinely influence a growing manufacturing business, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Benefits include;Hybrid working, 230pm finish on a Friday, 25 days holiday, pension and electric car scheme This company is a £10m turnover manufacturing business and they are looking for a commercially minded Manageme click apply for full job details
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT BLACKBURN AREA £45,000-£55,000 THE OPPORTUNITY A growing business is looking to appoint an ambitious Management Accountant to support the next stage of its commercial development. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for producing accurate management information while providing commercial support across the wider business click apply for full job details
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT BLACKBURN AREA £45,000-£55,000 THE OPPORTUNITY A growing business is looking to appoint an ambitious Management Accountant to support the next stage of its commercial development. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for producing accurate management information while providing commercial support across the wider business click apply for full job details
Our client seeks an experienced and inspiring Client Accounting Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused leader who thrives on developing talent, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional client service. In this role, you'll mentor and lead a high-performing team of Accountants and Bookkeepers across multiple levels, creating a collaborative environment where individuals can grow and succeed. You'll oversee the day-to-day accounting workflow, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate, high-quality financial statements while maintaining commercial performance and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Ensure all client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly prepared for and managed. Prioritise and manage the workflow of the accounting function and work proactively with the Trust Administration Teams to ensure queries are cleared and financial statements are finalised in a timely manner. Take ownership, prioritise workload and liaise with clients, auditors and other third parties in a professional manner. Improve profitability by reviewing charging structures, fee set-ups, by ensuring the timely billing / invoicing of accounting fees and supporting the Trust Administration Teams with the accounting element of client fee proposals. Support the Head of Accounting and also initiate and champion change initiatives to ensure improved operating efficiencies, optimum headcount and profitability. This will include special project work as and when required. Achieve personal targets as set out for their role (this will include targets for time recording and utilisation) and will also take action to ensure agreed business risk targets are met. Ensure the timely delivery of high quality and technically accurate financial statements in line with statutory requirements and generally accepted accounting standards (UK GAAP). Responsible for the preparation and review of complex financial statements and will provide ongoing support to colleagues on technical and ad hoc financial queries and initiatives. Produce accurate and timely management information and ensure agreed targets and key performance indicators are met (KPI's). Key Skills and Experience: Relevant accounting experience within a fiduciary services environment, of which at least 5 years should have included people management. Working knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory requirements. Demonstrable technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP/ FRS102). Ability to communicate and deliver presentations at Board level. Ability to use judgement and initiative in applying standard work practices and solving day to day problems. Our client seeks a Client Accountant to join their team. In this role,
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Our client seeks an experienced and inspiring Client Accounting Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused leader who thrives on developing talent, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional client service. In this role, you'll mentor and lead a high-performing team of Accountants and Bookkeepers across multiple levels, creating a collaborative environment where individuals can grow and succeed. You'll oversee the day-to-day accounting workflow, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate, high-quality financial statements while maintaining commercial performance and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Ensure all client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly prepared for and managed. Prioritise and manage the workflow of the accounting function and work proactively with the Trust Administration Teams to ensure queries are cleared and financial statements are finalised in a timely manner. Take ownership, prioritise workload and liaise with clients, auditors and other third parties in a professional manner. Improve profitability by reviewing charging structures, fee set-ups, by ensuring the timely billing / invoicing of accounting fees and supporting the Trust Administration Teams with the accounting element of client fee proposals. Support the Head of Accounting and also initiate and champion change initiatives to ensure improved operating efficiencies, optimum headcount and profitability. This will include special project work as and when required. Achieve personal targets as set out for their role (this will include targets for time recording and utilisation) and will also take action to ensure agreed business risk targets are met. Ensure the timely delivery of high quality and technically accurate financial statements in line with statutory requirements and generally accepted accounting standards (UK GAAP). Responsible for the preparation and review of complex financial statements and will provide ongoing support to colleagues on technical and ad hoc financial queries and initiatives. Produce accurate and timely management information and ensure agreed targets and key performance indicators are met (KPI's). Key Skills and Experience: Relevant accounting experience within a fiduciary services environment, of which at least 5 years should have included people management. Working knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory requirements. Demonstrable technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP/ FRS102). Ability to communicate and deliver presentations at Board level. Ability to use judgement and initiative in applying standard work practices and solving day to day problems. Our client seeks a Client Accountant to join their team. In this role,
Director of Corporate & Finance Oxfordshire Predominantly Remote Up to £95,000 Fixed-term contract to 2028 Four-day working week 30 hours worked, 37.5 hours paid 12% employer pension We're partnering with a purpose-led organisation in Oxfordshire to appoint a Director of Corporate & Finance to join its senior leadership team. This is a genuine Director-level position with responsibility across finance, governance, risk and corporate services, working closely with the Managing Director, Board and wider leadership team during an important period of change. Although the organisation itself is relatively small, the complexity is significant. It manages public funding, grant programmes and government-backed initiatives, working extensively with local authorities and other external stakeholders. For that reason, this isn't simply about finding an experienced commercial Finance Director. A key part of the brief is someone who understands the governance, scrutiny and accountability that comes with public money and externally funded programmes. Experience within local government, the wider public sector, economic development, education, charities, housing, regulated organisations or another publicly funded environment is likely to translate particularly well. The role You'll provide senior leadership across areas including: Financial strategy and long-term planning Budgeting, forecasting and Board reporting Financial controls, cash flow and statutory reporting Public and grant funding governance and compliance Corporate governance, risk and assurance Procurement, contracts and supplier relationships Oversight of wider corporate services Leadership and development of the finance and corporate teams Advising the Managing Director, Board and senior leadership team You'll also play an important role in helping the organisation navigate its future structure, funding model and longer-term financial sustainability. What we're looking for You'll be a qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent - with substantial senior finance leadership experience. You'll ideally bring: Finance Director, Director of Finance, Head of Finance or equivalent experience Strong Board and senior stakeholder exposure Experience of public money, grant funding or government-backed programmes Strong governance, risk and financial control experience Leadership and people management experience The confidence to challenge, influence and operate effectively in a relatively small organisation The right person will be pragmatic, open and commercially aware, with the ability to move comfortably between strategic conversations and the detail when needed. Package & working pattern Salary: Up to £95,000 Contract: Fixed-term to 2028, with a realistic possibility of becoming permanent as the organisation's longer-term structure becomes clearer. Four-day week: You'll be paid for 37.5 hours while working 30 hours across four days, typically with either a Monday or Friday off. Hybrid: Predominantly home-based, with in-person meetings roughly once per week, typically on Wednesdays, plus occasional travel around Oxfordshire. Annual leave: 23 days based on the four-day working week, plus additional leave for Bank Holidays falling outside your normal working pattern. Pension: 12% employer contribution, with a minimum 4% employee contribution. Additional benefits include healthcare support and flexible working arrangements. For someone looking for a senior leadership role offering genuine influence, considerable flexibility and the opportunity to help shape an organisation through a period of change, this is an excellent opportunity.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Director of Corporate & Finance Oxfordshire Predominantly Remote Up to £95,000 Fixed-term contract to 2028 Four-day working week 30 hours worked, 37.5 hours paid 12% employer pension We're partnering with a purpose-led organisation in Oxfordshire to appoint a Director of Corporate & Finance to join its senior leadership team. This is a genuine Director-level position with responsibility across finance, governance, risk and corporate services, working closely with the Managing Director, Board and wider leadership team during an important period of change. Although the organisation itself is relatively small, the complexity is significant. It manages public funding, grant programmes and government-backed initiatives, working extensively with local authorities and other external stakeholders. For that reason, this isn't simply about finding an experienced commercial Finance Director. A key part of the brief is someone who understands the governance, scrutiny and accountability that comes with public money and externally funded programmes. Experience within local government, the wider public sector, economic development, education, charities, housing, regulated organisations or another publicly funded environment is likely to translate particularly well. The role You'll provide senior leadership across areas including: Financial strategy and long-term planning Budgeting, forecasting and Board reporting Financial controls, cash flow and statutory reporting Public and grant funding governance and compliance Corporate governance, risk and assurance Procurement, contracts and supplier relationships Oversight of wider corporate services Leadership and development of the finance and corporate teams Advising the Managing Director, Board and senior leadership team You'll also play an important role in helping the organisation navigate its future structure, funding model and longer-term financial sustainability. What we're looking for You'll be a qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent - with substantial senior finance leadership experience. You'll ideally bring: Finance Director, Director of Finance, Head of Finance or equivalent experience Strong Board and senior stakeholder exposure Experience of public money, grant funding or government-backed programmes Strong governance, risk and financial control experience Leadership and people management experience The confidence to challenge, influence and operate effectively in a relatively small organisation The right person will be pragmatic, open and commercially aware, with the ability to move comfortably between strategic conversations and the detail when needed. Package & working pattern Salary: Up to £95,000 Contract: Fixed-term to 2028, with a realistic possibility of becoming permanent as the organisation's longer-term structure becomes clearer. Four-day week: You'll be paid for 37.5 hours while working 30 hours across four days, typically with either a Monday or Friday off. Hybrid: Predominantly home-based, with in-person meetings roughly once per week, typically on Wednesdays, plus occasional travel around Oxfordshire. Annual leave: 23 days based on the four-day working week, plus additional leave for Bank Holidays falling outside your normal working pattern. Pension: 12% employer contribution, with a minimum 4% employee contribution. Additional benefits include healthcare support and flexible working arrangements. For someone looking for a senior leadership role offering genuine influence, considerable flexibility and the opportunity to help shape an organisation through a period of change, this is an excellent opportunity.
Role Overview: Full-time, Permanent - Hybrid (Llansantffraid) Wynnstay Group is seeking a commercially minded and analytically strong Retail Finance Business Partner to support the financial performance of our retail business through high-quality financial planning, analysis and business partnering. This is a key role operating at the interface between Finance, Systems and Retail Operations, responsible for developing a deep understanding of the performance drivers across our Stores division. The successful candidate will transform complex financial and operational data into meaningful insight, enabling better decision-making across the retail network and supporting the delivery of commercial objectives. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will work closely with operational leaders, category teams and finance colleagues to provide robust forecasting, performance analysis and financial modelling. You will play a critical role in understanding sales, margin, inventory, working capital and operational performance, helping stakeholders identify opportunities, manage risk and improve profitability. The role requires strong technical accounting and analytical capability combined with commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills. You will work directly with ERP systems and reporting tools to interrogate data, challenge assumptions and provide recommendations that influence business performance and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced FP&A, Commercial Finance or Business Partnering professional who enjoys working with data, influencing stakeholders and driving business performance in a fast-paced retail environment. Responsibilities: Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning activities for the Stores division, ensuring financial plans align with commercial and operational objectives. Develop and maintain financial models to support store performance analysis, category profitability, scenario planning and decision-making. Produce insightful management reporting across stores, regions, categories and key business performance measures. Perform detailed variance analysis to identify performance trends, risks, opportunities and the root causes of financial movements. Analyse store, category and product profitability, identifying opportunities to improve margin performance and operational efficiency. Evaluate the financial impact of pricing decisions, promotions, product range changes and other commercial initiatives. Support operational and commercial stakeholders with robust financial analysis and recommendations that drive improved business performance. Work closely with inventory and supply chain teams to analyse stock performance, inventory turnover, ageing and working capital efficiency. Identify opportunities to improve stock management, reduce obsolete inventory and optimise working capital utilisation. Develop, maintain and monitor key performance indicators covering sales, profitability, inventory management and operational performance. Ensure KPI definitions, reporting methodologies and performance measures are applied consistently across the Stores division. Extract, validate and analyse data from ERP systems and reporting tools, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of management information. Identify data quality issues, process weaknesses and reporting gaps, working with Finance and IT teams to implement improvements. Support the development of reporting automation, enhanced analytics and improved data governance across the business. Act as a trusted finance business partner to Stores management and commercial teams, providing insight, challenge and decision support to improve profitability and performance. What we're looking for: Essential: Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong experience within FP&A, Commercial Finance, Financial Analysis or Finance Business Partnering roles. Advanced Excel skills with proven experience building financial models and performing detailed financial analysis. Strong understanding of financial statements, profit and loss drivers, forecasting methodologies and variance analysis. Experience developing budgets, forecasts, management reporting and performance measurement frameworks. Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data. Experience working directly with ERP systems and large data sets to extract, validate and analyse information. Ability to translate complex data into clear, concise and actionable business insight. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and operational stakeholders. Desirable: Experience within retail, merchanting, distribution or multi-site operational businesses. Experience within agriculture, rural retail, manufacturing or commodity-linked sectors. Experience analysing category, product and store profitability. Experience analysing inventory performance, stock management and working capital. Experience using Power BI, business intelligence tools or advanced data visualisation techniques. Experience supporting ERP implementations, system upgrades or reporting transformation projects. Knowledge of pricing analysis, promotional effectiveness and commercial performance management. Benefits: Competitive salary Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA Company profit related pay scheme Life Assurance x2 Salary 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of 613 million and over 800 colleagues nationwide If you share our values and want to be part of a business that works together to support people, communities, and the future of farming, we welcome your application to Wynnstay Group. If you require reasonable assistance or for more information, please contact
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Full-time, Permanent - Hybrid (Llansantffraid) Wynnstay Group is seeking a commercially minded and analytically strong Retail Finance Business Partner to support the financial performance of our retail business through high-quality financial planning, analysis and business partnering. This is a key role operating at the interface between Finance, Systems and Retail Operations, responsible for developing a deep understanding of the performance drivers across our Stores division. The successful candidate will transform complex financial and operational data into meaningful insight, enabling better decision-making across the retail network and supporting the delivery of commercial objectives. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will work closely with operational leaders, category teams and finance colleagues to provide robust forecasting, performance analysis and financial modelling. You will play a critical role in understanding sales, margin, inventory, working capital and operational performance, helping stakeholders identify opportunities, manage risk and improve profitability. The role requires strong technical accounting and analytical capability combined with commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills. You will work directly with ERP systems and reporting tools to interrogate data, challenge assumptions and provide recommendations that influence business performance and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced FP&A, Commercial Finance or Business Partnering professional who enjoys working with data, influencing stakeholders and driving business performance in a fast-paced retail environment. Responsibilities: Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning activities for the Stores division, ensuring financial plans align with commercial and operational objectives. Develop and maintain financial models to support store performance analysis, category profitability, scenario planning and decision-making. Produce insightful management reporting across stores, regions, categories and key business performance measures. Perform detailed variance analysis to identify performance trends, risks, opportunities and the root causes of financial movements. Analyse store, category and product profitability, identifying opportunities to improve margin performance and operational efficiency. Evaluate the financial impact of pricing decisions, promotions, product range changes and other commercial initiatives. Support operational and commercial stakeholders with robust financial analysis and recommendations that drive improved business performance. Work closely with inventory and supply chain teams to analyse stock performance, inventory turnover, ageing and working capital efficiency. Identify opportunities to improve stock management, reduce obsolete inventory and optimise working capital utilisation. Develop, maintain and monitor key performance indicators covering sales, profitability, inventory management and operational performance. Ensure KPI definitions, reporting methodologies and performance measures are applied consistently across the Stores division. Extract, validate and analyse data from ERP systems and reporting tools, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of management information. Identify data quality issues, process weaknesses and reporting gaps, working with Finance and IT teams to implement improvements. Support the development of reporting automation, enhanced analytics and improved data governance across the business. Act as a trusted finance business partner to Stores management and commercial teams, providing insight, challenge and decision support to improve profitability and performance. What we're looking for: Essential: Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong experience within FP&A, Commercial Finance, Financial Analysis or Finance Business Partnering roles. Advanced Excel skills with proven experience building financial models and performing detailed financial analysis. Strong understanding of financial statements, profit and loss drivers, forecasting methodologies and variance analysis. Experience developing budgets, forecasts, management reporting and performance measurement frameworks. Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data. Experience working directly with ERP systems and large data sets to extract, validate and analyse information. Ability to translate complex data into clear, concise and actionable business insight. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and operational stakeholders. Desirable: Experience within retail, merchanting, distribution or multi-site operational businesses. Experience within agriculture, rural retail, manufacturing or commodity-linked sectors. Experience analysing category, product and store profitability. Experience analysing inventory performance, stock management and working capital. Experience using Power BI, business intelligence tools or advanced data visualisation techniques. Experience supporting ERP implementations, system upgrades or reporting transformation projects. Knowledge of pricing analysis, promotional effectiveness and commercial performance management. Benefits: Competitive salary Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA Company profit related pay scheme Life Assurance x2 Salary 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of 613 million and over 800 colleagues nationwide If you share our values and want to be part of a business that works together to support people, communities, and the future of farming, we welcome your application to Wynnstay Group. If you require reasonable assistance or for more information, please contact
Our client seeks an experienced and inspiring Client Accounting Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused leader who thrives on developing talent, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional client service. In this role, you'll mentor and lead a high-performing team of Accountants and Bookkeepers across multiple levels, creating a collaborative environment where individuals can grow and succeed. You'll oversee the day-to-day accounting workflow, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate, high-quality financial statements while maintaining commercial performance and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Ensure all client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly prepared for and managed. Prioritise and manage the workflow of the accounting function and work proactively with the Trust Administration Teams to ensure queries are cleared and financial statements are finalised in a timely manner. Take ownership, prioritise workload and liaise with clients, auditors and other third parties in a professional manner. Improve profitability by reviewing charging structures, fee set-ups, by ensuring the timely billing / invoicing of accounting fees and supporting the Trust Administration Teams with the accounting element of client fee proposals. Support the Head of Accounting and also initiate and champion change initiatives to ensure improved operating efficiencies, optimum headcount and profitability. This will include special project work as and when required. Achieve personal targets as set out for their role (this will include targets for time recording and utilisation) and will also take action to ensure agreed business risk targets are met. Ensure the timely delivery of high quality and technically accurate financial statements in line with statutory requirements and generally accepted accounting standards (UK GAAP). Responsible for the preparation and review of complex financial statements and will provide ongoing support to colleagues on technical and ad hoc financial queries and initiatives. Produce accurate and timely management information and ensure agreed targets and key performance indicators are met (KPI's). Key Skills and Experience: Relevant accounting experience within a fiduciary services environment, of which at least 5 years should have included people management. Working knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory requirements. Demonstrable technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP/ FRS102). Ability to communicate and deliver presentations at Board level. Ability to use judgement and initiative in applying standard work practices and solving day to day problems. Our client seeks a Client Accountant to join their team. In this role,
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Our client seeks an experienced and inspiring Client Accounting Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused leader who thrives on developing talent, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional client service. In this role, you'll mentor and lead a high-performing team of Accountants and Bookkeepers across multiple levels, creating a collaborative environment where individuals can grow and succeed. You'll oversee the day-to-day accounting workflow, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate, high-quality financial statements while maintaining commercial performance and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Ensure all client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly prepared for and managed. Prioritise and manage the workflow of the accounting function and work proactively with the Trust Administration Teams to ensure queries are cleared and financial statements are finalised in a timely manner. Take ownership, prioritise workload and liaise with clients, auditors and other third parties in a professional manner. Improve profitability by reviewing charging structures, fee set-ups, by ensuring the timely billing / invoicing of accounting fees and supporting the Trust Administration Teams with the accounting element of client fee proposals. Support the Head of Accounting and also initiate and champion change initiatives to ensure improved operating efficiencies, optimum headcount and profitability. This will include special project work as and when required. Achieve personal targets as set out for their role (this will include targets for time recording and utilisation) and will also take action to ensure agreed business risk targets are met. Ensure the timely delivery of high quality and technically accurate financial statements in line with statutory requirements and generally accepted accounting standards (UK GAAP). Responsible for the preparation and review of complex financial statements and will provide ongoing support to colleagues on technical and ad hoc financial queries and initiatives. Produce accurate and timely management information and ensure agreed targets and key performance indicators are met (KPI's). Key Skills and Experience: Relevant accounting experience within a fiduciary services environment, of which at least 5 years should have included people management. Working knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory requirements. Demonstrable technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP/ FRS102). Ability to communicate and deliver presentations at Board level. Ability to use judgement and initiative in applying standard work practices and solving day to day problems. Our client seeks a Client Accountant to join their team. In this role,
Career Opportunities: Senior Finance Manager (527893) Requisition ID527893-Posted08/18/2026-Infrastructure Products Group-Hydro International-Full Time-Finance & Accounting-United Kingdom Country: United Kingdom Req ID: 527893 Job Type: Full Time Workplace Type: Hybrid Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level Location: Clevedon, North Somerset Join Hydro International and Make an Impact Hydro International, a CRH company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise that help municipal, industrial and construction customers improve water management processes, enhance operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of engineering excellence, our solutions help reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to join our Hydro Services business. This is a key leadership role that will partner with the Services Leadership Team, driving performance, supporting strategic growth initiatives and ensuring robust financial governance across the business. What You'll Be Doing As Senior Finance Manager, you will: Lead all financial activities for the Services business, providing insight and challenge to support growth and value creation. Own and continuously improve financial controls and governance, ensuring balance sheet integrity. Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting with meaningful analysis and performance insights. Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes, challenging assumptions and driving accountability. Support statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit activities. Partner with senior business leaders to drive financial performance and informed decision-making. Lead the development of business cases for capital expenditure and investment opportunities. Act as a key finance advisor during business-wide ERP implementation projects. Manage and develop a Management Accountant, fostering a high-performing finance team. About You We're looking for someone who: Holds a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Brings a strong financial accounting background and excellent technical expertise. Has experience driving business performance through insightful financial reporting and analysis. Is confident influencing and constructively challenging senior stakeholders. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage competing priorities. Possesses excellent relationship-building and communication skills. Has strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems, Power BI and Microsoft Office applications. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Annual discretionary bonus 2x life assurance Tarmac Rewards employee discounts platform YuLife wellbeing and rewards app Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global organisation The chance to contribute to sustainable solutions that make a real environmental difference What Hydro International Offers You A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion Highly competitive salary package Comprehensive secondary benefits Significant contribution to your pension plan Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work. Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Career Opportunities: Senior Finance Manager (527893) Requisition ID527893-Posted08/18/2026-Infrastructure Products Group-Hydro International-Full Time-Finance & Accounting-United Kingdom Country: United Kingdom Req ID: 527893 Job Type: Full Time Workplace Type: Hybrid Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level Location: Clevedon, North Somerset Join Hydro International and Make an Impact Hydro International, a CRH company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise that help municipal, industrial and construction customers improve water management processes, enhance operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of engineering excellence, our solutions help reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to join our Hydro Services business. This is a key leadership role that will partner with the Services Leadership Team, driving performance, supporting strategic growth initiatives and ensuring robust financial governance across the business. What You'll Be Doing As Senior Finance Manager, you will: Lead all financial activities for the Services business, providing insight and challenge to support growth and value creation. Own and continuously improve financial controls and governance, ensuring balance sheet integrity. Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting with meaningful analysis and performance insights. Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes, challenging assumptions and driving accountability. Support statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit activities. Partner with senior business leaders to drive financial performance and informed decision-making. Lead the development of business cases for capital expenditure and investment opportunities. Act as a key finance advisor during business-wide ERP implementation projects. Manage and develop a Management Accountant, fostering a high-performing finance team. About You We're looking for someone who: Holds a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Brings a strong financial accounting background and excellent technical expertise. Has experience driving business performance through insightful financial reporting and analysis. Is confident influencing and constructively challenging senior stakeholders. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage competing priorities. Possesses excellent relationship-building and communication skills. Has strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems, Power BI and Microsoft Office applications. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Annual discretionary bonus 2x life assurance Tarmac Rewards employee discounts platform YuLife wellbeing and rewards app Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global organisation The chance to contribute to sustainable solutions that make a real environmental difference What Hydro International Offers You A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion Highly competitive salary package Comprehensive secondary benefits Significant contribution to your pension plan Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work. Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.
Role Title: Director of Finance, Risk & Corporate Services Salary: Up to£115,000 per annum (FTE). Part Time: 0.6 FTE required, salary will be pro-rate Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term until September 2027 (or such later date as required to support event close down and final funder reporting) Location: Hybrid (home working and regular travel throughout the UK as required) About Grand Depart GB 2027 In 2027 the UK will host the Grand Départ of both the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. This will be the first time in history that both races have departed from the same country outside of France. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Grand Depart GB 2027 Ltd, has been established to oversee delivery of the events and manage significant public funding provided by DCMS, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and UK Sport. Grand Depart GB 2027 Ltd is a Joint Venture between UK Events Ltd (UKEL), the major events subsidiary of UK Sport, and British Cycling. British Cycling will deliver key operational functions, community programmes and event services on behalf of partners. The Company is responsible for governance, assurance and oversight of delivery The Role Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Finance, Risk & Corporate Services will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of financial stewardship, governance, accountability, corporate control and organisational assurance across Grand Depart GB 2027 Ltd. The postholder will lead all aspects of finance, funding compliance, audit, procurement, insurance, risk management and corporate governance, ensuring effective management of significant public investment and compliance with all funding agreements. The role will also jointly oversee programme management and organisational reporting arrangements, managing key relationships with principle stakeholders, ensuring the Board, funders and partners receive timely, robust and accurate information to support decision making. The postholder will act as the organisation's lead advisor on financial matters and will play a critical role in ensuring the event is delivered within budget, in accordance with funding conditions and with appropriate risk management arrangements. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership Lead development and management of the Company's overall budget and long-term financial plans. Oversee financial forecasting, cashflow management and scenario planning. Ensure the production of accurate management accounts and financial reports by the Finance Team in British Cycling. Provide strategic financial advice to the Managing Director and Board. Oversee financial controls and governance arrangements. Ensure statutory reporting and regulatory requirements are met by the Finance Team in British Cycling. Government Funding & Compliance (Shared Responsibility) Responsible for all financial reporting to the Government partners and Funders Group, managing the relationships with these key stakeholders Ensure full compliance with all Government Funding Agreements. Oversee grant claims, funding returns and compliance reporting. Lead funding assurance exercises and financial reviews. Risk, Governance & Assurance Own and maintain the organisation's strategic Risk Register. Lead risk management processes and organisational assurance activities. Support the Audit & Risk Committee and attend meetings as lead officer. Coordinate all internal and external audit activities. Procurement & Contract Management Oversee and assure procurement governance and compliance. Oversee major supplier contracts and procurement processes. Ensure procurement activity delivers value for money and transparency. Monitor supplier performance and contractual risk. Insurance & Corporate Services Lead the development and management of the event insurance programme. Manage relationships with brokers and insurers. Oversee claims management and risk transfer arrangements. Programme Management Office (Shared Responsibility with Director of Strategic Partnerships) Work with the PMO to ensure effective programme controls, financial reporting, milestone tracking, risk escalation, assurance and Board reporting. Monitor programme risks, dependencies and escalations. Contribute to monthly programme reporting and Board assurance processes. Ensure consistency and quality of information provided to funders and the Board. Person Specification Essential Experience in Advanced financial planning, forecasting and budgeting capability. Strong understanding of financial controls, statutory reporting and audit requirements. Ability to interpret complex financial information and provide strategic advice. Overseeing large-scale public funding and grant management. Operating at Director or Executive level. Supporting Boards and Board Committees. Governance, audit and risk management. Overseeing procurement and contract management processes. Operating within complex multi-stakeholder environments. Essential Qualifications Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). Significant post-qualification experience. Essential Skills Exceptional financial planning and forecasting skills. Strong commercial and business acumen. Excellent risk management and assurance capability. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong report-writing and presentation skills. Ability to communicate complex information clearly to Boards and stakeholders. Excellent organisational and project management capability. Strong relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills. Understanding of operating a finance function within a major / mega sporting event environment. Personal Attributes High levels of integrity and professional credibility. Calm and resilient under pressure. Collaborative and supportive leadership style. Highly organised and detail-focused. Strong commitment to accountability and public value. Applications close: 31st August 2026
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Role Title: Director of Finance, Risk & Corporate Services Salary: Up to£115,000 per annum (FTE). Part Time: 0.6 FTE required, salary will be pro-rate Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term until September 2027 (or such later date as required to support event close down and final funder reporting) Location: Hybrid (home working and regular travel throughout the UK as required) About Grand Depart GB 2027 In 2027 the UK will host the Grand Départ of both the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. This will be the first time in history that both races have departed from the same country outside of France. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Grand Depart GB 2027 Ltd, has been established to oversee delivery of the events and manage significant public funding provided by DCMS, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and UK Sport. Grand Depart GB 2027 Ltd is a Joint Venture between UK Events Ltd (UKEL), the major events subsidiary of UK Sport, and British Cycling. British Cycling will deliver key operational functions, community programmes and event services on behalf of partners. The Company is responsible for governance, assurance and oversight of delivery The Role Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Finance, Risk & Corporate Services will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of financial stewardship, governance, accountability, corporate control and organisational assurance across Grand Depart GB 2027 Ltd. The postholder will lead all aspects of finance, funding compliance, audit, procurement, insurance, risk management and corporate governance, ensuring effective management of significant public investment and compliance with all funding agreements. The role will also jointly oversee programme management and organisational reporting arrangements, managing key relationships with principle stakeholders, ensuring the Board, funders and partners receive timely, robust and accurate information to support decision making. The postholder will act as the organisation's lead advisor on financial matters and will play a critical role in ensuring the event is delivered within budget, in accordance with funding conditions and with appropriate risk management arrangements. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership Lead development and management of the Company's overall budget and long-term financial plans. Oversee financial forecasting, cashflow management and scenario planning. Ensure the production of accurate management accounts and financial reports by the Finance Team in British Cycling. Provide strategic financial advice to the Managing Director and Board. Oversee financial controls and governance arrangements. Ensure statutory reporting and regulatory requirements are met by the Finance Team in British Cycling. Government Funding & Compliance (Shared Responsibility) Responsible for all financial reporting to the Government partners and Funders Group, managing the relationships with these key stakeholders Ensure full compliance with all Government Funding Agreements. Oversee grant claims, funding returns and compliance reporting. Lead funding assurance exercises and financial reviews. Risk, Governance & Assurance Own and maintain the organisation's strategic Risk Register. Lead risk management processes and organisational assurance activities. Support the Audit & Risk Committee and attend meetings as lead officer. Coordinate all internal and external audit activities. Procurement & Contract Management Oversee and assure procurement governance and compliance. Oversee major supplier contracts and procurement processes. Ensure procurement activity delivers value for money and transparency. Monitor supplier performance and contractual risk. Insurance & Corporate Services Lead the development and management of the event insurance programme. Manage relationships with brokers and insurers. Oversee claims management and risk transfer arrangements. Programme Management Office (Shared Responsibility with Director of Strategic Partnerships) Work with the PMO to ensure effective programme controls, financial reporting, milestone tracking, risk escalation, assurance and Board reporting. Monitor programme risks, dependencies and escalations. Contribute to monthly programme reporting and Board assurance processes. Ensure consistency and quality of information provided to funders and the Board. Person Specification Essential Experience in Advanced financial planning, forecasting and budgeting capability. Strong understanding of financial controls, statutory reporting and audit requirements. Ability to interpret complex financial information and provide strategic advice. Overseeing large-scale public funding and grant management. Operating at Director or Executive level. Supporting Boards and Board Committees. Governance, audit and risk management. Overseeing procurement and contract management processes. Operating within complex multi-stakeholder environments. Essential Qualifications Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). Significant post-qualification experience. Essential Skills Exceptional financial planning and forecasting skills. Strong commercial and business acumen. Excellent risk management and assurance capability. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong report-writing and presentation skills. Ability to communicate complex information clearly to Boards and stakeholders. Excellent organisational and project management capability. Strong relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills. Understanding of operating a finance function within a major / mega sporting event environment. Personal Attributes High levels of integrity and professional credibility. Calm and resilient under pressure. Collaborative and supportive leadership style. Highly organised and detail-focused. Strong commitment to accountability and public value. Applications close: 31st August 2026
Ceremony of Roses is a global media, branding, design and events company with a full service music merchandise arm, covering every aspect of merchandise sales, production and distribution worldwide. The Finance Director is responsible for the financial leadership, governance and operational finance management of Ceremony of Roses UK & Probity Merchandise. The role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance, royalty accounting, tax obligations and audit requirements, whilst partnering with leadership to support commercial decision-making and business growth. What you'll do: Manage the monthly close process, including financial commentary and analysis of performance versus plan and forecast and performing balance sheet reviews. Review royalty statements based on contract terms as needed and reconciliation processes Ensure accurate accounting treatment of inventory, stock movements and related intercompany activity Ensure timely submission of corporate deliverables, including monthly forecasts and annual business plans for current ventures, new acquisitions, and business units Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, providing performance analysis, financial insight and modelling to support business objectives and strategic decision-making Develop and maintain reporting packages, including periodic artist and business unit P&Ls. Lead deal analysis for potential artist deals and evaluate financial performance against targets Analyze, assess and then develop quantitative-based recommendations to support revenue growth and improve margin and profitability Serve as the business lead for integration projects related to new and acquired entities, defining requirements around systems, data integration, workflow, processes, and reporting needs Special projects; including partnership with other operational and shared services teams that drive effective communication, collaboration and coordination against strategic initiatives. Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and intercompany operations to enhance efficiency, controls and reporting effectiveness Oversee the accuracy and integrity of artist royalty reporting, ensuring timely calculations, reconciliations and payments in line with contractual obligations Lead VAT reporting, compliance and indirect tax governance across the UK and European territories, ensuring accurate filings, regulatory compliance and effective management of tax risk Own the statutory reporting process and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating audits, financial statement preparation and regulatory submissions Who you are: Experience and strong proficiency in financial planning, analysis, and reporting with strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles. Public accounting or financial reporting experience preferred Qualified Accountant or similar professional qualification Progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with experience in a leadership position High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial modelling tools Strong proficiency in financial budgeting, forecasting and deal analysis Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely Experience in the merchandising, retail, or entertainment industry is a plus Proficiency with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and business integration projects A critical thinker with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights Strong leadership and team development skills Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management Experience in risk management and implementing financial controls Knowledge of tax compliance and royalty management Excited to learn and make an impact What we give you: You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives We provide an excellent range of benefits like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, plus loads of music industry perks. There's also time off over winter break Equal Opportunities As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music's aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual's sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability. Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Ceremony of Roses is a global media, branding, design and events company with a full service music merchandise arm, covering every aspect of merchandise sales, production and distribution worldwide. The Finance Director is responsible for the financial leadership, governance and operational finance management of Ceremony of Roses UK & Probity Merchandise. The role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance, royalty accounting, tax obligations and audit requirements, whilst partnering with leadership to support commercial decision-making and business growth. What you'll do: Manage the monthly close process, including financial commentary and analysis of performance versus plan and forecast and performing balance sheet reviews. Review royalty statements based on contract terms as needed and reconciliation processes Ensure accurate accounting treatment of inventory, stock movements and related intercompany activity Ensure timely submission of corporate deliverables, including monthly forecasts and annual business plans for current ventures, new acquisitions, and business units Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, providing performance analysis, financial insight and modelling to support business objectives and strategic decision-making Develop and maintain reporting packages, including periodic artist and business unit P&Ls. Lead deal analysis for potential artist deals and evaluate financial performance against targets Analyze, assess and then develop quantitative-based recommendations to support revenue growth and improve margin and profitability Serve as the business lead for integration projects related to new and acquired entities, defining requirements around systems, data integration, workflow, processes, and reporting needs Special projects; including partnership with other operational and shared services teams that drive effective communication, collaboration and coordination against strategic initiatives. Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and intercompany operations to enhance efficiency, controls and reporting effectiveness Oversee the accuracy and integrity of artist royalty reporting, ensuring timely calculations, reconciliations and payments in line with contractual obligations Lead VAT reporting, compliance and indirect tax governance across the UK and European territories, ensuring accurate filings, regulatory compliance and effective management of tax risk Own the statutory reporting process and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating audits, financial statement preparation and regulatory submissions Who you are: Experience and strong proficiency in financial planning, analysis, and reporting with strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles. Public accounting or financial reporting experience preferred Qualified Accountant or similar professional qualification Progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with experience in a leadership position High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial modelling tools Strong proficiency in financial budgeting, forecasting and deal analysis Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely Experience in the merchandising, retail, or entertainment industry is a plus Proficiency with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and business integration projects A critical thinker with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights Strong leadership and team development skills Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management Experience in risk management and implementing financial controls Knowledge of tax compliance and royalty management Excited to learn and make an impact What we give you: You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives We provide an excellent range of benefits like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, plus loads of music industry perks. There's also time off over winter break Equal Opportunities As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music's aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual's sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability. Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
