Hays Recruitment Trainee / Graduate Recruitment Consultant 20K- 23K plus uncapped commission ( 23k- 30k OTE first year) Industry leading training throughout your career Fast track promotions Based in our Guildford office on the high street with parking onsite and close proximity from a brilliant range of restaurants, pubs, bars and retail outlets! Why Recruitment? Recruitment is a fantastic career - it's fast-paced and dynamic; every day you'll make a lasting impact. As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you'll source candidates, win business and match the right candidate to the right job. Recruitment suits an individual who wants to build key relationships with both candidates and clients whilst working in a competitive and target-driven environment. A career in recruitment is extremely rewarding - you can earn great commission and become a manager in just a few years. We are the most successful recruitment company in the UK, placing more than one candidate into a job every minute of every business day. We're global and operate all across the UK&I, working with many of the biggest companies and a wide range of smaller businesses. We've been voted one of the UK's best companies to work for by Glassdoor and we're the most followed recruitment company globally on LinkedIn. If you're starting a career in recruitment, there's no better company than Hays. What should I expect day to day? As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll manage your own business and work in a commercial and entrepreneurial environment. You'll manage the whole recruitment cycle including: Building relationships with clients Winning new business Managing vacancies from start to finish Screening, interviewing and shortlisting candidates Matching the best candidates to the best jobs Recruitment can be tough, but we will give you all of the tools and support needed to meet your targets and be a successful recruitment consultant. You will also have access our advanced bespoke technology which will enable you to work efficiently and make the most of our uncapped commission! What you'll need to succeed Passionate about hitting targets and working in a highly competitive environment Resilience, determination, drive and ambition Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to build rapport quickly Self-motivated and a strong initiative (even more important while we are working remotely!) What you will get in return The backing of a Global Company, established for over 50 years Best Technology in the Industry including a 'salesforce' CRM The most comprehensive training programme in the industry - allowing for progressing from Associate to Director level in just 8 years Significant growth potential of salary after year 1 Flexible working options Buy and sell holiday Uncapped commission paid x 13 times per year Incentives and rewards - dinners and trips abroad The opportunity for recognition at local, regional and national awards Referral bonuses of up to 2000 per individual Access to a free well-being package Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Charitable Giving Access to virtual doctor unlimited times per year Employee loans to buy Tech/Rail/Tram travel Paid charity day support network Interviews will be conducted by phone and Microsoft Teams. At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Hays Recruitment Trainee / Graduate Recruitment Consultant 20K- 23K plus uncapped commission ( 23k- 30k OTE first year) Industry leading training throughout your career Fast track promotions Based in our Guildford office on the high street with parking onsite and close proximity from a brilliant range of restaurants, pubs, bars and retail outlets! Why Recruitment? Recruitment is a fantastic career - it's fast-paced and dynamic; every day you'll make a lasting impact. As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you'll source candidates, win business and match the right candidate to the right job. Recruitment suits an individual who wants to build key relationships with both candidates and clients whilst working in a competitive and target-driven environment. A career in recruitment is extremely rewarding - you can earn great commission and become a manager in just a few years. We are the most successful recruitment company in the UK, placing more than one candidate into a job every minute of every business day. We're global and operate all across the UK&I, working with many of the biggest companies and a wide range of smaller businesses. We've been voted one of the UK's best companies to work for by Glassdoor and we're the most followed recruitment company globally on LinkedIn. If you're starting a career in recruitment, there's no better company than Hays. What should I expect day to day? As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll manage your own business and work in a commercial and entrepreneurial environment. You'll manage the whole recruitment cycle including: Building relationships with clients Winning new business Managing vacancies from start to finish Screening, interviewing and shortlisting candidates Matching the best candidates to the best jobs Recruitment can be tough, but we will give you all of the tools and support needed to meet your targets and be a successful recruitment consultant. You will also have access our advanced bespoke technology which will enable you to work efficiently and make the most of our uncapped commission! What you'll need to succeed Passionate about hitting targets and working in a highly competitive environment Resilience, determination, drive and ambition Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to build rapport quickly Self-motivated and a strong initiative (even more important while we are working remotely!) What you will get in return The backing of a Global Company, established for over 50 years Best Technology in the Industry including a 'salesforce' CRM The most comprehensive training programme in the industry - allowing for progressing from Associate to Director level in just 8 years Significant growth potential of salary after year 1 Flexible working options Buy and sell holiday Uncapped commission paid x 13 times per year Incentives and rewards - dinners and trips abroad The opportunity for recognition at local, regional and national awards Referral bonuses of up to 2000 per individual Access to a free well-being package Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Charitable Giving Access to virtual doctor unlimited times per year Employee loans to buy Tech/Rail/Tram travel Paid charity day support network Interviews will be conducted by phone and Microsoft Teams. At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
We can offer you: £52K Basic Salary (Minimum 40 hours per week). Discretionary quarterly "GP growth" bonuses (Capped at 50% of pro-rata Salary). We operate a cost-of-living support scheme, giving the potential to earn an additional £20 per week based on attendance. Company Car. Pension. Company BUPA. Staff discount 21 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays. Free parking 5 days unpaid leave Reporting To: Managing Director. Middle Management Reports: Retail Marketing Manager, Store Managers. Senior Retail Management Team: Retail & Commercial Sales Development Manager, Retail Operations Manager. Responsible For: Retail Sales Development, Commercial Sales Development, Retail Marketing, Retail Assets. Retail & Commercial Product Selections. Preferred Candidate Background: Pride yourself on your relentless customer focus and understanding of the ever-changing retail landscape? Looking for a role where you can work cross departmentally, build strong relationships and trust, taking teams on a journey to find solutions and identify opportunities to drive sales and efficiencies at both retail stores and throughout the wider business? Do you have a proven track record in the retail sector and during that time developed in-depth understanding of how retail stores can grow, prosper and importantly add value to a successful omni-channel business. Embracing social media as a "tool" to assist in driving sales (locality and nationally) into stores. Be "product centric" (with a keen interest in new technologies) and have an aptitude for "high ticket" product focussed sales training? Main duties, tasks, and responsibilities of the Development Manager position: Based at our Northampton Head Office, you will be responsible for growing B2C and B2B sales revenues from our 11 Retail Stores across the UK (plus occasional EXPO's and pop up's), implementing our vision of delivering a "first-class" customer experience. This senior management role will also work closely with the "Retail Operations Manager" to ensure strategic, operational and commercial objectives are met, and essentially in line. Store managers will (in addition to the "Retail Operations Manager") also report to this role for sales, marketing and product related KPI's and responsibilities. In addition to the above you will maintain great relationships with other key departments including digital, buying, product development and key external contacts including suppliers, consultants, landlords and retail site management. All retail marketing strategy will fall under the responsibility of this role with the "Retail Marketing Manager" reporting directly into this newly created position. As a commercially focused individual from a retail background, you will identify how to improve "bricks & mortar" sales and service (both retail and commercial) and deliver sales related KPIs, both strategically and via regular store visits. Confidently articulating store management views and suggestions to Head Office management team and suppliers as needed. adapting a communication style as needed for the different audiences. This key position will require an adaptable fast paced approach individual, where logical thinking and a can-do solution-focused attitude is essential. Focused on remaining profitable in changing and challenging times in the wider retail landscape, reacting quickly as required to positively influence sales within stores. Additional attributes/responsibilities within the Development Manager role: Be highly organised, adept at multi-tasking and seeing things through to completion, handling varying projects and workstreams concurrently. Be familiar or experienced in supplier negotiations (and commercially savvy) to ensure agreements are always in the best interests of the wider business. Have an understanding of costing of sustainable, efficient and cost-effective shop fits, maintenance and materials. Be able to set and work within a budget, understanding impact on P&L and be able to make sound commercial decisions. Understand retail legal requirements including "Sale of Goods Act" and "FSA", leases and consumer protection. Have awareness and adherence to GDPR regulations. IT literate, being able to grasp new software systems and reporting. Any other duties as required by the Managing Director.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
We can offer you: £52K Basic Salary (Minimum 40 hours per week). Discretionary quarterly "GP growth" bonuses (Capped at 50% of pro-rata Salary). We operate a cost-of-living support scheme, giving the potential to earn an additional £20 per week based on attendance. Company Car. Pension. Company BUPA. Staff discount 21 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays. Free parking 5 days unpaid leave Reporting To: Managing Director. Middle Management Reports: Retail Marketing Manager, Store Managers. Senior Retail Management Team: Retail & Commercial Sales Development Manager, Retail Operations Manager. Responsible For: Retail Sales Development, Commercial Sales Development, Retail Marketing, Retail Assets. Retail & Commercial Product Selections. Preferred Candidate Background: Pride yourself on your relentless customer focus and understanding of the ever-changing retail landscape? Looking for a role where you can work cross departmentally, build strong relationships and trust, taking teams on a journey to find solutions and identify opportunities to drive sales and efficiencies at both retail stores and throughout the wider business? Do you have a proven track record in the retail sector and during that time developed in-depth understanding of how retail stores can grow, prosper and importantly add value to a successful omni-channel business. Embracing social media as a "tool" to assist in driving sales (locality and nationally) into stores. Be "product centric" (with a keen interest in new technologies) and have an aptitude for "high ticket" product focussed sales training? Main duties, tasks, and responsibilities of the Development Manager position: Based at our Northampton Head Office, you will be responsible for growing B2C and B2B sales revenues from our 11 Retail Stores across the UK (plus occasional EXPO's and pop up's), implementing our vision of delivering a "first-class" customer experience. This senior management role will also work closely with the "Retail Operations Manager" to ensure strategic, operational and commercial objectives are met, and essentially in line. Store managers will (in addition to the "Retail Operations Manager") also report to this role for sales, marketing and product related KPI's and responsibilities. In addition to the above you will maintain great relationships with other key departments including digital, buying, product development and key external contacts including suppliers, consultants, landlords and retail site management. All retail marketing strategy will fall under the responsibility of this role with the "Retail Marketing Manager" reporting directly into this newly created position. As a commercially focused individual from a retail background, you will identify how to improve "bricks & mortar" sales and service (both retail and commercial) and deliver sales related KPIs, both strategically and via regular store visits. Confidently articulating store management views and suggestions to Head Office management team and suppliers as needed. adapting a communication style as needed for the different audiences. This key position will require an adaptable fast paced approach individual, where logical thinking and a can-do solution-focused attitude is essential. Focused on remaining profitable in changing and challenging times in the wider retail landscape, reacting quickly as required to positively influence sales within stores. Additional attributes/responsibilities within the Development Manager role: Be highly organised, adept at multi-tasking and seeing things through to completion, handling varying projects and workstreams concurrently. Be familiar or experienced in supplier negotiations (and commercially savvy) to ensure agreements are always in the best interests of the wider business. Have an understanding of costing of sustainable, efficient and cost-effective shop fits, maintenance and materials. Be able to set and work within a budget, understanding impact on P&L and be able to make sound commercial decisions. Understand retail legal requirements including "Sale of Goods Act" and "FSA", leases and consumer protection. Have awareness and adherence to GDPR regulations. IT literate, being able to grasp new software systems and reporting. Any other duties as required by the Managing Director.
In Audit, you will join a growing team of over 1,100 relationship driven, curious, problem solvers who add value to their clients on a daily basis. Our Audit Teams provide audit assurance services which are vital to our clients' business controls, shareholder confidence and credibility of their financial statements. Our expertise ranges from servicing private, entrepreneurial companies through to UK listed companies, financial services clients and some of the largest FT Global organisations in the world. By joining a unique integrated structure you will benefit from working in collaborative teams and be given responsibility for delivering robust and independent audit services in a supportive environment. In a rapidly changing business world, we also care about our industry and have long pressed for a debate on audit competition. We believe that companies and their shareholders alike deserve the benefits that increased competition can bring and are committed to playing an active role in shaping the future of audit. Privately owned business are a significant proportion of our client base, not just in the UK, but globally. Our privately-owned business team work with: Any privately-owned business/group by an individual(s) family, board of directors, private equity or venture capital backed with revenue between £10m - £150m Unregulated asset managers/owners privately owned with assets under management/ownership under £1bn Job Purpose As an Audit Senior Manager, you will support the Management team including Partners to develop and build the audit team and client offering. You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional audit service. Role & Responsibilities Assisting and advising the client service management team on the formulation of audit strategy and planning. Technical expert for audit assignments, providing advice to audit team and client. Leading an audit team, ensuring the team complete in a timely manner within budget. Managing audit assignments from planning through to finalisation of reports in line with agreed timescales. Controlling time spent and monitoring actual time within budget. People management - coaching, feedback, performance management, training and development, engaging high performing teams. Maintains control and stability under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency. Ensure standards and procedures maintained by whole team. Drafts the audit opinion summary for the Partner and any other reporting documents, including group reporting and audit committee papers. Ensuring clients are billed according to agreed billing plans. Identifying and capitalising on opportunities and prospects for new work. Business development, including working with colleagues in other teams. Acts as a point of contact for both senior management and client. Building strong working relationships with clients. Show vision and strategic perspective. Delivering confident and clear presentations of service features and benefits to clients. Ensures audit services provided are genuinely appropriate for the client. Assesses and produces high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements. Skills, Knowledge and Experience ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Holds significant experience of leading external audits managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit teams. Prior experience of working at an experienced Audit Assistant Manager or Manager level. Client relationship management experience. Relevant privately owned business sector audit experience. Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS. Experience of managing, training and coaching an audit team. Experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Actively seeks to enhance expertise and knowledge. Experience of developing new initiatives and methodologies. Experience of identifying issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen. Takes ownership of projects, effectively delegates to others within the team and takes responsibility for quality control. Develops a network of client contacts and contacts in the wider market. Inclusion and Diversity At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
In Audit, you will join a growing team of over 1,100 relationship driven, curious, problem solvers who add value to their clients on a daily basis. Our Audit Teams provide audit assurance services which are vital to our clients' business controls, shareholder confidence and credibility of their financial statements. Our expertise ranges from servicing private, entrepreneurial companies through to UK listed companies, financial services clients and some of the largest FT Global organisations in the world. By joining a unique integrated structure you will benefit from working in collaborative teams and be given responsibility for delivering robust and independent audit services in a supportive environment. In a rapidly changing business world, we also care about our industry and have long pressed for a debate on audit competition. We believe that companies and their shareholders alike deserve the benefits that increased competition can bring and are committed to playing an active role in shaping the future of audit. Privately owned business are a significant proportion of our client base, not just in the UK, but globally. Our privately-owned business team work with: Any privately-owned business/group by an individual(s) family, board of directors, private equity or venture capital backed with revenue between £10m - £150m Unregulated asset managers/owners privately owned with assets under management/ownership under £1bn Job Purpose As an Audit Senior Manager, you will support the Management team including Partners to develop and build the audit team and client offering. You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional audit service. Role & Responsibilities Assisting and advising the client service management team on the formulation of audit strategy and planning. Technical expert for audit assignments, providing advice to audit team and client. Leading an audit team, ensuring the team complete in a timely manner within budget. Managing audit assignments from planning through to finalisation of reports in line with agreed timescales. Controlling time spent and monitoring actual time within budget. People management - coaching, feedback, performance management, training and development, engaging high performing teams. Maintains control and stability under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency. Ensure standards and procedures maintained by whole team. Drafts the audit opinion summary for the Partner and any other reporting documents, including group reporting and audit committee papers. Ensuring clients are billed according to agreed billing plans. Identifying and capitalising on opportunities and prospects for new work. Business development, including working with colleagues in other teams. Acts as a point of contact for both senior management and client. Building strong working relationships with clients. Show vision and strategic perspective. Delivering confident and clear presentations of service features and benefits to clients. Ensures audit services provided are genuinely appropriate for the client. Assesses and produces high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements. Skills, Knowledge and Experience ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Holds significant experience of leading external audits managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit teams. Prior experience of working at an experienced Audit Assistant Manager or Manager level. Client relationship management experience. Relevant privately owned business sector audit experience. Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS. Experience of managing, training and coaching an audit team. Experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Actively seeks to enhance expertise and knowledge. Experience of developing new initiatives and methodologies. Experience of identifying issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen. Takes ownership of projects, effectively delegates to others within the team and takes responsibility for quality control. Develops a network of client contacts and contacts in the wider market. Inclusion and Diversity At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.
Senior Recruitment Consultant About the role Are you a dynamic sales professional with a proven track record in driving new business growth? Join our Engineering Specialist Market team and take on the exciting challenge of acquiring new clients within the Engineering sector. Your intuition and expertise will be key to shaping the future of environment. Location : Glasgow, G2 5HF Salary : 26k-35k+ (DOE + commission) 8.30am-5.30pm - flexible hybrid Join our team to manage a diverse range of engineering roles , developing a niche specialism within this civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, chemical/process or project services sectors. We are seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in 360 recruitment or experience in the vertical fields mentioned , but our ideal candidate is someone inherently sales-driven, eager to shatter barriers, and focused on our 2024 client list. We prioritise individuals with an intuitive sales approach, emphasising relationship building over recruitment fulfilment, as you'll have support from a dedicated resource. We are expecting the right candidate to be comfortable making proactive calls, enthusiastically connecting with our clients, showcasing, and selling our comprehensive offerings. The Team This role sits within our Engineering team based in central Glasgow. Our wider team across Glasgow and Birmingham comprising of 10 consultants houses exceptional talent, all of whom cover specific verticals in the engineering sector. Our team is industrious, collaboratively striving to secure new business and reap the rewards that come from unwavering dedication to our craft. We possess a really strong team culture, with a very collective and supportive team environment. The team comes first, and we help each out as much as possible with our day-to-day work, rather than everyone working in their own individual silos. Team nights outs and work-based incentives are common-place. Adecco Engineering are part of the wider Adecco Specialisms unit, the wider team includes our colleagues from the Public Sector and Tech/IT, collaboration and team working across the wider group is positively encouraged. What you'll be doing You will specialise in a vertical that suits your skill set, serving as the go to expert for your clients. Your primary responsibility will involve targeting line managers within that designated vertical, aiming to maximise opportunities for business acquisition and overall team success. You will have the benefit of the 2024 strategy, yet the autonomy lies with you to forge your unique path and drive yourself toward to new client wins. Your key areas of responsibility will include: Business Development o Build client relationships by demonstrating your credibility and expertise to effectively secure their business o Closely follow individual client strategies to gain trust and consistency from clients, underpinned by regular sales calls and networking o Market map to build out all market potential and knowledge - you will do this by cross selling to other vertical experts in your team to optimise client wins o Identify sales leads for the team wider team to help develop and increase our presence within key clients Sales will be a primary focus in this role, and to streamline responsibilities for you, we're assigning candidate management to the resource, lightening your load. This is not a 180-fulfilment role. About you An existing recruitment background in any of the above verticals would be advantageous, but we are more interested in evidence sales success in the recruitment space or the public sector. Alongside this, we're looking for someone with: A positive, motivated, and charismatic attitude Strong business and commercial acumen Ambitious nature who can keep up a professional and consistent pace with clients The drive to be a team-player within a supportive team and company environment Desire to be a top biller within the recruitment industry Why choose us? There is a great opportunity to earn here. Adecco Engineering feature regularly in the top billers leagues within the Adecco Specialisms business Unit. A competitive bonus scheme, that both rewards high billers exceptionally and has ramp up additional bonuses for new starters. If you have a great new business sales acumen, Adecco can offer a strong market reputation, a brand name in the sector and a lot of previous track record and capability to take out to market A phenomenal track record of success and story to tell new potential clients, as well as very well-developed candidate network to offer from recent landmark programmes of delivery The support of a forward-thinking management team who are focused on your long-term development just as much as your short-term success The back-office support network of the largest staffing organisation in the world, including: o A contractor support team and helpline for all payment and time sheet queries o High-level investment in innovate industry recruitment tools and technology, as well as immediate and sophisticated IT support services. o A marketing department to help create engaging social marketing assets and written sales collateral upon request o Finance, HR and Legal functions to help support specific individual or customer requests Benefits Range of discounts via our own benefits platform (buy & sell holidays, discounted shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, etc) Private healthcare option Huge incentives - Team and company wide (including weeks abroad, days out at the races, fine dining experiences, etc). TagU - An amazing platform which offers thousands of life & work skills for free - Want to learn a new language? Go for it! LinkedIn Learning - Access to thousands of courses to fine tune your skills - Free for you! A journey to bring out the best in you Our strategy is aligned to the key trends shaping the world of work. We are leading the way in enabling organisations, adapt to a changing world of work and ensuring the future employability of people. Our purpose of making the future work for everyone translates into a bold strategic vision of enabling sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals and empowering organisations to optimise their workforces. We believe that understanding the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organisation with multiple different roles, our application process can vary. Interview Stages: 1. Initial Teams call with Branch Manager 2. Face to face with Branch Manager in the branch 3. Potential informal final stage with the Operations Director via Teams On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way. As one of the world's largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Senior Recruitment Consultant About the role Are you a dynamic sales professional with a proven track record in driving new business growth? Join our Engineering Specialist Market team and take on the exciting challenge of acquiring new clients within the Engineering sector. Your intuition and expertise will be key to shaping the future of environment. Location : Glasgow, G2 5HF Salary : 26k-35k+ (DOE + commission) 8.30am-5.30pm - flexible hybrid Join our team to manage a diverse range of engineering roles , developing a niche specialism within this civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, chemical/process or project services sectors. We are seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in 360 recruitment or experience in the vertical fields mentioned , but our ideal candidate is someone inherently sales-driven, eager to shatter barriers, and focused on our 2024 client list. We prioritise individuals with an intuitive sales approach, emphasising relationship building over recruitment fulfilment, as you'll have support from a dedicated resource. We are expecting the right candidate to be comfortable making proactive calls, enthusiastically connecting with our clients, showcasing, and selling our comprehensive offerings. The Team This role sits within our Engineering team based in central Glasgow. Our wider team across Glasgow and Birmingham comprising of 10 consultants houses exceptional talent, all of whom cover specific verticals in the engineering sector. Our team is industrious, collaboratively striving to secure new business and reap the rewards that come from unwavering dedication to our craft. We possess a really strong team culture, with a very collective and supportive team environment. The team comes first, and we help each out as much as possible with our day-to-day work, rather than everyone working in their own individual silos. Team nights outs and work-based incentives are common-place. Adecco Engineering are part of the wider Adecco Specialisms unit, the wider team includes our colleagues from the Public Sector and Tech/IT, collaboration and team working across the wider group is positively encouraged. What you'll be doing You will specialise in a vertical that suits your skill set, serving as the go to expert for your clients. Your primary responsibility will involve targeting line managers within that designated vertical, aiming to maximise opportunities for business acquisition and overall team success. You will have the benefit of the 2024 strategy, yet the autonomy lies with you to forge your unique path and drive yourself toward to new client wins. Your key areas of responsibility will include: Business Development o Build client relationships by demonstrating your credibility and expertise to effectively secure their business o Closely follow individual client strategies to gain trust and consistency from clients, underpinned by regular sales calls and networking o Market map to build out all market potential and knowledge - you will do this by cross selling to other vertical experts in your team to optimise client wins o Identify sales leads for the team wider team to help develop and increase our presence within key clients Sales will be a primary focus in this role, and to streamline responsibilities for you, we're assigning candidate management to the resource, lightening your load. This is not a 180-fulfilment role. About you An existing recruitment background in any of the above verticals would be advantageous, but we are more interested in evidence sales success in the recruitment space or the public sector. Alongside this, we're looking for someone with: A positive, motivated, and charismatic attitude Strong business and commercial acumen Ambitious nature who can keep up a professional and consistent pace with clients The drive to be a team-player within a supportive team and company environment Desire to be a top biller within the recruitment industry Why choose us? There is a great opportunity to earn here. Adecco Engineering feature regularly in the top billers leagues within the Adecco Specialisms business Unit. A competitive bonus scheme, that both rewards high billers exceptionally and has ramp up additional bonuses for new starters. If you have a great new business sales acumen, Adecco can offer a strong market reputation, a brand name in the sector and a lot of previous track record and capability to take out to market A phenomenal track record of success and story to tell new potential clients, as well as very well-developed candidate network to offer from recent landmark programmes of delivery The support of a forward-thinking management team who are focused on your long-term development just as much as your short-term success The back-office support network of the largest staffing organisation in the world, including: o A contractor support team and helpline for all payment and time sheet queries o High-level investment in innovate industry recruitment tools and technology, as well as immediate and sophisticated IT support services. o A marketing department to help create engaging social marketing assets and written sales collateral upon request o Finance, HR and Legal functions to help support specific individual or customer requests Benefits Range of discounts via our own benefits platform (buy & sell holidays, discounted shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, etc) Private healthcare option Huge incentives - Team and company wide (including weeks abroad, days out at the races, fine dining experiences, etc). TagU - An amazing platform which offers thousands of life & work skills for free - Want to learn a new language? Go for it! LinkedIn Learning - Access to thousands of courses to fine tune your skills - Free for you! A journey to bring out the best in you Our strategy is aligned to the key trends shaping the world of work. We are leading the way in enabling organisations, adapt to a changing world of work and ensuring the future employability of people. Our purpose of making the future work for everyone translates into a bold strategic vision of enabling sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals and empowering organisations to optimise their workforces. We believe that understanding the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organisation with multiple different roles, our application process can vary. Interview Stages: 1. Initial Teams call with Branch Manager 2. Face to face with Branch Manager in the branch 3. Potential informal final stage with the Operations Director via Teams On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way. As one of the world's largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Mazars is looking for an individual to join its global Energy, Infrastructure & Environment team, with the role based in London. About the team Mazars' Energy, Infrastructure & Environment practice is trusted by the world's leading investors and developers in the sector to deliver a broad range of services. Within this practice, the Infrastructure Finance business unit provides modelling, model audit, valuations, training and advisory services to clients across EMEA and the Americas, from regional hubs in London, Paris, New York, Toronto, Johannesburg and Delhi. As an infrastructure valuations practice, Mazars delivers dozens of reports each year, covering more than £20bn investments annually, to some of the leading investors in the sector. We are known for the market insights we include in our reports, and work in an integrated way with deal advisory colleagues to ensure that valuations are grounded in current market conditions. Our experience is very broad, across the energy transition space, social infrastructure, digital infrastructure, transportation and non-core infrastructure. About the role We are now looking for the right person to help drive the business forward. The right person would: be able to lead valuation assignments, both through proactive project management and by providing commercial and sector-based direction to a broader team of valuation specialists; have excellent client relationship building skills, combining commitment to first-rate client service with the curiosity to understand the client's business and assets; have first-rate report writing skills, combined with natural intellectual curiosity; be comfortable interpreting, sense-checking and running Excel-based financial models with 3-way financial statements be committed to business development as well as project execution; and have significant experience in the energy and infrastructure sector already. The role could be at associate director or at manager level, depending mostly on the candidate's level of experience. At AD level, we would expect more autonomous client relationships, more business development responsibilities and more leadership within the team. Project Delivery Manage the delivery of valuation engagements (primarily in the EMEA region, but with potential also to include jobs in other regions). This will include: Being the main day to day contact with clients, forming long-standing relationships which with help drive repeat business Analysing information received, identifying key valuation issues, raising questions with clients and reflecting these in our valuation conclusions Reviewing market evidence produced by valuation researchers; sense-checking and adding to this by building a network of contacts and getting informal market feedback on current market conditions Analysing financial models, ensuring sensitivities are run correctly and reviewing valuation calculations Financial management of projects, including financial forecasting, billing and debt collection, and reporting on their progress to the Director/Partner; Ensuring projects are managed in accordance with Mazars' quality and risk procedures Leading, coaching and reviewing the work of more junior valuation professionals Where required, also help to provide valuation support in the context of deal advisory work (for instance on the buy side) or to support our statutory audit teams. Potential to help deliver valuation training courses from time to time. People and Product Development Help to develop both our reports, processes and our team technically by ensuring that they are properly informed by relevant sector dynamics and a commercial understanding. Help to ensure that our reports are visually effective and clear. Find solutions for clients to ensure we are meeting their needs, and use this to help inform our business development strategy. Build broader market relationships and knowledge that will help to ensure that our valuations are up to date and informed by the latest market insights; help to build the culture of the team so that junior team members also become used to doing this. Help to promote a general culture of learning and development across the team from one job to the next. Potential for line management responsibilities for staff in London. Business Development and Broader Team Engagement Active member of the wider team, participating in general business development and marketing activities and co-ordinating with other service lines across Mazars. Participate in thought leadership, including blogs, public webinars and other marketing efforts. Client development: broaden client relationships to help drive opportunities across other service lines. Build your personal network across the sector. What are we looking for? Key requirements for the role: The right person is likely to have several years of experience doing valuation work and/or deal advisory work in the energy and infrastructure sector (at least 4 years for the manager role, or 6 years for the associate director role). First-rate written communication and report-writing skills. Technically strong including, for instance: proven understanding of valuation principles, financial modelling and analysis skills, understanding of project structures and ability to interpret, sense-check and run Excel-based financial models with 3-way financial statements. Strong sector experience with particular areas of strength in one or more sub-sectors within the energy and infrastructure market. Commercial understanding of project finance structuring, documentation and processes. Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable presenting to senior client personnel. Ability to communicate complicated concepts clearly and concisely - to clients, to trainees and to the team, both in writing and verbally. Previous experience of managing or supervising junior staff. Self-motivated, ambitious and hard working. Driven by a passion to provide excellent client service and to build a growing business, with a strong team ethic. About Mazars Mazars is a leading international professional services firm delivering exceptional quality in audit, accounting, tax, financial advisory, outsourcing and consulting. We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. At Mazars, we celebrate individuality and thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential. Central London based office location with a hybrid working model! Being inclusive is core to our culture at Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach click here . Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Mazars is looking for an individual to join its global Energy, Infrastructure & Environment team, with the role based in London. About the team Mazars' Energy, Infrastructure & Environment practice is trusted by the world's leading investors and developers in the sector to deliver a broad range of services. Within this practice, the Infrastructure Finance business unit provides modelling, model audit, valuations, training and advisory services to clients across EMEA and the Americas, from regional hubs in London, Paris, New York, Toronto, Johannesburg and Delhi. As an infrastructure valuations practice, Mazars delivers dozens of reports each year, covering more than £20bn investments annually, to some of the leading investors in the sector. We are known for the market insights we include in our reports, and work in an integrated way with deal advisory colleagues to ensure that valuations are grounded in current market conditions. Our experience is very broad, across the energy transition space, social infrastructure, digital infrastructure, transportation and non-core infrastructure. About the role We are now looking for the right person to help drive the business forward. The right person would: be able to lead valuation assignments, both through proactive project management and by providing commercial and sector-based direction to a broader team of valuation specialists; have excellent client relationship building skills, combining commitment to first-rate client service with the curiosity to understand the client's business and assets; have first-rate report writing skills, combined with natural intellectual curiosity; be comfortable interpreting, sense-checking and running Excel-based financial models with 3-way financial statements be committed to business development as well as project execution; and have significant experience in the energy and infrastructure sector already. The role could be at associate director or at manager level, depending mostly on the candidate's level of experience. At AD level, we would expect more autonomous client relationships, more business development responsibilities and more leadership within the team. Project Delivery Manage the delivery of valuation engagements (primarily in the EMEA region, but with potential also to include jobs in other regions). This will include: Being the main day to day contact with clients, forming long-standing relationships which with help drive repeat business Analysing information received, identifying key valuation issues, raising questions with clients and reflecting these in our valuation conclusions Reviewing market evidence produced by valuation researchers; sense-checking and adding to this by building a network of contacts and getting informal market feedback on current market conditions Analysing financial models, ensuring sensitivities are run correctly and reviewing valuation calculations Financial management of projects, including financial forecasting, billing and debt collection, and reporting on their progress to the Director/Partner; Ensuring projects are managed in accordance with Mazars' quality and risk procedures Leading, coaching and reviewing the work of more junior valuation professionals Where required, also help to provide valuation support in the context of deal advisory work (for instance on the buy side) or to support our statutory audit teams. Potential to help deliver valuation training courses from time to time. People and Product Development Help to develop both our reports, processes and our team technically by ensuring that they are properly informed by relevant sector dynamics and a commercial understanding. Help to ensure that our reports are visually effective and clear. Find solutions for clients to ensure we are meeting their needs, and use this to help inform our business development strategy. Build broader market relationships and knowledge that will help to ensure that our valuations are up to date and informed by the latest market insights; help to build the culture of the team so that junior team members also become used to doing this. Help to promote a general culture of learning and development across the team from one job to the next. Potential for line management responsibilities for staff in London. Business Development and Broader Team Engagement Active member of the wider team, participating in general business development and marketing activities and co-ordinating with other service lines across Mazars. Participate in thought leadership, including blogs, public webinars and other marketing efforts. Client development: broaden client relationships to help drive opportunities across other service lines. Build your personal network across the sector. What are we looking for? Key requirements for the role: The right person is likely to have several years of experience doing valuation work and/or deal advisory work in the energy and infrastructure sector (at least 4 years for the manager role, or 6 years for the associate director role). First-rate written communication and report-writing skills. Technically strong including, for instance: proven understanding of valuation principles, financial modelling and analysis skills, understanding of project structures and ability to interpret, sense-check and run Excel-based financial models with 3-way financial statements. Strong sector experience with particular areas of strength in one or more sub-sectors within the energy and infrastructure market. Commercial understanding of project finance structuring, documentation and processes. Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable presenting to senior client personnel. Ability to communicate complicated concepts clearly and concisely - to clients, to trainees and to the team, both in writing and verbally. Previous experience of managing or supervising junior staff. Self-motivated, ambitious and hard working. Driven by a passion to provide excellent client service and to build a growing business, with a strong team ethic. About Mazars Mazars is a leading international professional services firm delivering exceptional quality in audit, accounting, tax, financial advisory, outsourcing and consulting. We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. At Mazars, we celebrate individuality and thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential. Central London based office location with a hybrid working model! Being inclusive is core to our culture at Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach click here . Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
In Audit, you will join a growing team of over 1,100 relationship driven, curious, problem solvers who add value to their clients on a daily basis. Our Audit Teams provide audit assurance services which are vital to our clients' business controls, shareholder confidence and credibility of their financial statements. Our expertise ranges from servicing private, entrepreneurial companies through to UK listed companies, financial services clients and some of the largest FT Global organisations in the world. By joining a unique integrated structure you will benefit from working in collaborative teams and be given responsibility for delivering robust and independent audit services in a supportive environment. In a rapidly changing business world, we also care about our industry and have long pressed for a debate on audit competition. We believe that companies and their shareholders alike deserve the benefits that increased competition can bring and are committed to playing an active role in shaping the future of audit. Privately owned business are a significant proportion of our client base, not just in the UK, but globally. Our privately-owned business team work with: Any privately-owned business/group by an individual(s) family, board of directors, private equity or venture capital backed with revenue between £10m - £150m Unregulated asset managers/owners privately owned with assets under management/ownership under £1bn Job Purpose As an Audit Manager/Senior Manager, you will support the Senior Management team including Partners to develop and build the audit team and client offering. You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional audit service. Role & Responsibilities Assisting and advising the client service management team on the formulation of audit strategy and planning. Technical expert for audit assignments, providing advice to audit team and client. Leading an audit team, ensuring the team complete in a timely manner within budget. Managing audit assignments from planning through to finalisation of reports in line with agreed timescales. Controlling time spent and monitoring actual time within budget. People management - coaching, feedback, performance management, training and development, engaging high performing teams. Maintains control and stability under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency. Ensure standards and procedures maintained by whole team. Drafts the audit opinion summary for the Partner and any other reporting documents, including group reporting and audit committee papers. Ensuring clients are billed according to agreed billing plans. Identifying and capitalising on opportunities and prospects for new work. Business development, including working with colleagues in other teams. Acts as a point of contact for both senior management and client. Building strong working relationships with clients. Show vision and strategic perspective. Delivering confident and clear presentations of service features and benefits to clients. Ensures audit services provided are genuinely appropriate for the client. Assesses and produces high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements. Skills, Knowledge and Experience ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Holds significant experience of leading external audits managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit teams. Prior experience of working at an experienced Audit Assistant Manager or Manager level. Client relationship management experience. Relevant privately owned business sector audit experience. Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS. Experience of managing, training and coaching an audit team. Experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Actively seeks to enhance expertise and knowledge. Experience of developing new initiatives and methodologies. Experience of identifying issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen. Takes ownership of projects, effectively delegates to others within the team and takes responsibility for quality control. Develops a network of client contacts and contacts in the wider market. Inclusion and Diversity At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
In Audit, you will join a growing team of over 1,100 relationship driven, curious, problem solvers who add value to their clients on a daily basis. Our Audit Teams provide audit assurance services which are vital to our clients' business controls, shareholder confidence and credibility of their financial statements. Our expertise ranges from servicing private, entrepreneurial companies through to UK listed companies, financial services clients and some of the largest FT Global organisations in the world. By joining a unique integrated structure you will benefit from working in collaborative teams and be given responsibility for delivering robust and independent audit services in a supportive environment. In a rapidly changing business world, we also care about our industry and have long pressed for a debate on audit competition. We believe that companies and their shareholders alike deserve the benefits that increased competition can bring and are committed to playing an active role in shaping the future of audit. Privately owned business are a significant proportion of our client base, not just in the UK, but globally. Our privately-owned business team work with: Any privately-owned business/group by an individual(s) family, board of directors, private equity or venture capital backed with revenue between £10m - £150m Unregulated asset managers/owners privately owned with assets under management/ownership under £1bn Job Purpose As an Audit Manager/Senior Manager, you will support the Senior Management team including Partners to develop and build the audit team and client offering. You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional audit service. Role & Responsibilities Assisting and advising the client service management team on the formulation of audit strategy and planning. Technical expert for audit assignments, providing advice to audit team and client. Leading an audit team, ensuring the team complete in a timely manner within budget. Managing audit assignments from planning through to finalisation of reports in line with agreed timescales. Controlling time spent and monitoring actual time within budget. People management - coaching, feedback, performance management, training and development, engaging high performing teams. Maintains control and stability under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency. Ensure standards and procedures maintained by whole team. Drafts the audit opinion summary for the Partner and any other reporting documents, including group reporting and audit committee papers. Ensuring clients are billed according to agreed billing plans. Identifying and capitalising on opportunities and prospects for new work. Business development, including working with colleagues in other teams. Acts as a point of contact for both senior management and client. Building strong working relationships with clients. Show vision and strategic perspective. Delivering confident and clear presentations of service features and benefits to clients. Ensures audit services provided are genuinely appropriate for the client. Assesses and produces high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements. Skills, Knowledge and Experience ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Holds significant experience of leading external audits managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit teams. Prior experience of working at an experienced Audit Assistant Manager or Manager level. Client relationship management experience. Relevant privately owned business sector audit experience. Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS. Experience of managing, training and coaching an audit team. Experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Actively seeks to enhance expertise and knowledge. Experience of developing new initiatives and methodologies. Experience of identifying issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen. Takes ownership of projects, effectively delegates to others within the team and takes responsibility for quality control. Develops a network of client contacts and contacts in the wider market. Inclusion and Diversity At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.
In Audit, you will join a growing team of over 1,100 relationship driven, curious, problem solvers who add value to their clients on a daily basis. Our Audit Teams provide audit assurance services which are vital to our clients' business controls, shareholder confidence and credibility of their financial statements. Our expertise ranges from servicing private, entrepreneurial companies through to UK listed companies, financial services clients and some of the largest FT Global organisations in the world. By joining a unique integrated structure you will benefit from working in collaborative teams and be given responsibility for delivering robust and independent audit services in a supportive environment. In a rapidly changing business world, we also care about our industry and have long pressed for a debate on audit competition. We believe that companies and their shareholders alike deserve the benefits that increased competition can bring and are committed to playing an active role in shaping the future of audit. Privately owned business are a significant proportion of our client base, not just in the UK, but globally. Our privately-owned business team work with: Any privately-owned business/group by an individual(s) family, board of directors, private equity or venture capital backed with revenue between £10m - £150m Unregulated asset managers/owners privately owned with assets under management/ownership under £1bn Job Purpose As an Audit Manager/Senior Manager, you will support the Senior Management team including Partners to develop and build the audit team and client offering. You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional audit service. Role & Responsibilities Assisting and advising the client service management team on the formulation of audit strategy and planning. Technical expert for audit assignments, providing advice to audit team and client. Leading an audit team, ensuring the team complete in a timely manner within budget. Managing audit assignments from planning through to finalisation of reports in line with agreed timescales. Controlling time spent and monitoring actual time within budget. People management - coaching, feedback, performance management, training and development, engaging high performing teams. Maintains control and stability under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency. Ensure standards and procedures maintained by whole team. Drafts the audit opinion summary for the Partner and any other reporting documents, including group reporting and audit committee papers. Ensuring clients are billed according to agreed billing plans. Identifying and capitalising on opportunities and prospects for new work. Business development, including working with colleagues in other teams. Acts as a point of contact for both senior management and client. Building strong working relationships with clients. Show vision and strategic perspective. Delivering confident and clear presentations of service features and benefits to clients. Ensures audit services provided are genuinely appropriate for the client. Assesses and produces high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements. Skills, Knowledge and Experience ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Holds significant experience of leading external audits managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit teams. Prior experience of working at an experienced Audit Assistant Manager or Manager level. Client relationship management experience. Relevant privately owned business sector audit experience. Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS. Experience of managing, training and coaching an audit team. Experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Actively seeks to enhance expertise and knowledge. Experience of developing new initiatives and methodologies. Experience of identifying issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen. Takes ownership of projects, effectively delegates to others within the team and takes responsibility for quality control. Develops a network of client contacts and contacts in the wider market. Inclusion and Diversity At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
In Audit, you will join a growing team of over 1,100 relationship driven, curious, problem solvers who add value to their clients on a daily basis. Our Audit Teams provide audit assurance services which are vital to our clients' business controls, shareholder confidence and credibility of their financial statements. Our expertise ranges from servicing private, entrepreneurial companies through to UK listed companies, financial services clients and some of the largest FT Global organisations in the world. By joining a unique integrated structure you will benefit from working in collaborative teams and be given responsibility for delivering robust and independent audit services in a supportive environment. In a rapidly changing business world, we also care about our industry and have long pressed for a debate on audit competition. We believe that companies and their shareholders alike deserve the benefits that increased competition can bring and are committed to playing an active role in shaping the future of audit. Privately owned business are a significant proportion of our client base, not just in the UK, but globally. Our privately-owned business team work with: Any privately-owned business/group by an individual(s) family, board of directors, private equity or venture capital backed with revenue between £10m - £150m Unregulated asset managers/owners privately owned with assets under management/ownership under £1bn Job Purpose As an Audit Manager/Senior Manager, you will support the Senior Management team including Partners to develop and build the audit team and client offering. You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional audit service. Role & Responsibilities Assisting and advising the client service management team on the formulation of audit strategy and planning. Technical expert for audit assignments, providing advice to audit team and client. Leading an audit team, ensuring the team complete in a timely manner within budget. Managing audit assignments from planning through to finalisation of reports in line with agreed timescales. Controlling time spent and monitoring actual time within budget. People management - coaching, feedback, performance management, training and development, engaging high performing teams. Maintains control and stability under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency. Ensure standards and procedures maintained by whole team. Drafts the audit opinion summary for the Partner and any other reporting documents, including group reporting and audit committee papers. Ensuring clients are billed according to agreed billing plans. Identifying and capitalising on opportunities and prospects for new work. Business development, including working with colleagues in other teams. Acts as a point of contact for both senior management and client. Building strong working relationships with clients. Show vision and strategic perspective. Delivering confident and clear presentations of service features and benefits to clients. Ensures audit services provided are genuinely appropriate for the client. Assesses and produces high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements. Skills, Knowledge and Experience ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Holds significant experience of leading external audits managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit teams. Prior experience of working at an experienced Audit Assistant Manager or Manager level. Client relationship management experience. Relevant privately owned business sector audit experience. Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS. Experience of managing, training and coaching an audit team. Experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Actively seeks to enhance expertise and knowledge. Experience of developing new initiatives and methodologies. Experience of identifying issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen. Takes ownership of projects, effectively delegates to others within the team and takes responsibility for quality control. Develops a network of client contacts and contacts in the wider market. Inclusion and Diversity At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.
About the role Are you looking for your next challenge in the Finance Department? We are looking for a qualified Accountant with Financial Planning and Analysis experience to partner our Catering Managing Director during an exciting time for Booker, within a period of growth and opportunity. The role is a varied blend of FP&A and Commercial finance and will support this dynamic division of the business. Working closely with the Catering sales, customer and operations teams, the role will be the key finance contact to deliver insightful analysis to the business, support strategic decision making and projects. The role will also prepare and present budgets, forecasts and performance reports to the business and help navigate drivers to deliver key financial metrics This role can be based in either our Support Centre in Watford, Wellingborough, or alternatively in Tesco Welwyn Garden City. Role Responsibility Develop and lead a small finance support team over time for the Catering side of the business. Support the Catering growth business strategy and targets, overseeing KPI's, performance budgets and forecasts. Proactively partner the Group Catering Managing Director and the senior team. Finance is considered a key part of the Catering team and involved in all strategic decisions. Work closely with the business to deliver growth strategy and continue to win market share. This will also involve working on exciting projects and the long-term strategy for Booker Catering. Support the delivery of Sales / Commercial Gross / Cost plans for Catering and drive and deliver performance against agreed KPIs and Budgets. Responsible for liaising with internal and external Auditors. Work cross-functionally with the business and finance teams to support and enhance the processes of developing strategy, annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and actual performance of the Catering business. Oversee catering discount schemes, new business quotes, customer credit and monitor and highlight risks and opportunities as they arise. Pull together a regular and comparable market read / tracker for the Catering segment. Promote team culture which recognises right behaviours and makes Booker 'A Place to Get On'. You will need To be a qualified accountant. Demonstrable Financial Planning and Analysis Experience. Previous people management experience would be advantageous. Strong Communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels within the business, coupled with good presentation skills. Proven ability to take ownership and influence strategically to drive results and performance. Able to build credible and long-lasting relationships across functions and Teams. A Team player, with the ability to promote and demonstrate Booker's key objectives and behaviours. Whats in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. A great holiday package About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
About the role Are you looking for your next challenge in the Finance Department? We are looking for a qualified Accountant with Financial Planning and Analysis experience to partner our Catering Managing Director during an exciting time for Booker, within a period of growth and opportunity. The role is a varied blend of FP&A and Commercial finance and will support this dynamic division of the business. Working closely with the Catering sales, customer and operations teams, the role will be the key finance contact to deliver insightful analysis to the business, support strategic decision making and projects. The role will also prepare and present budgets, forecasts and performance reports to the business and help navigate drivers to deliver key financial metrics This role can be based in either our Support Centre in Watford, Wellingborough, or alternatively in Tesco Welwyn Garden City. Role Responsibility Develop and lead a small finance support team over time for the Catering side of the business. Support the Catering growth business strategy and targets, overseeing KPI's, performance budgets and forecasts. Proactively partner the Group Catering Managing Director and the senior team. Finance is considered a key part of the Catering team and involved in all strategic decisions. Work closely with the business to deliver growth strategy and continue to win market share. This will also involve working on exciting projects and the long-term strategy for Booker Catering. Support the delivery of Sales / Commercial Gross / Cost plans for Catering and drive and deliver performance against agreed KPIs and Budgets. Responsible for liaising with internal and external Auditors. Work cross-functionally with the business and finance teams to support and enhance the processes of developing strategy, annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and actual performance of the Catering business. Oversee catering discount schemes, new business quotes, customer credit and monitor and highlight risks and opportunities as they arise. Pull together a regular and comparable market read / tracker for the Catering segment. Promote team culture which recognises right behaviours and makes Booker 'A Place to Get On'. You will need To be a qualified accountant. Demonstrable Financial Planning and Analysis Experience. Previous people management experience would be advantageous. Strong Communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels within the business, coupled with good presentation skills. Proven ability to take ownership and influence strategically to drive results and performance. Able to build credible and long-lasting relationships across functions and Teams. A Team player, with the ability to promote and demonstrate Booker's key objectives and behaviours. Whats in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. A great holiday package About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering individually designed career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development. About the team Audit Quality Support Team (AQST) delivers the foundations for audit quality in the form of methodology, policies, reviews, coaching support, procedures, templates, guidance, and training. AQST plays a vital role in supporting our audit practice. It forms part of the firm's system of quality management; is responsible for designing methodologies and tools that ensure compliance with auditing and ethical standards and other requirements applicable to audit and assurance engagements; and supports the audit service line in its delivery of engagements that comply with the firm's methodologies and related risk management policies and procedures. About the role Support AQST Senior Manager and AQST Director on the delivery of audit methodology projects for insurance sector, and the development of audit guidance, tools, templates, and training by preparing a first draft of the documents. Supporting AQST Senior Manager and AQST Director on in-flight reviews on a number of insurance clients in AQR scope. Preparing initial analysis and draft response to technical consultations from the insurance sector audit service line on the application of the firm's audit methodology. Preparing initial analysis and draft response to ad hoc queries from the insurance sector audit service line on methodology related matters. Support AQST Senior Manager and AQST Director on preparation and update master packs including insurance sector specific packs for the audit software. Building strong working relationships with insurance audit teams. Together with AQST Senior Manager and AQST Director assist the Audit Learning and Development Team in reviews of technical training content, adjusting general content to the insurance sector, delivery of technical audit trainings including insurance specific trainings. Assess and produce high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements. Work with the Audit Quality Support Team on ad hoc non-sector specific projects. Assist the Audit Quality Directors and the Head of Audit Quality in providing support and guidance to the insurance teams. What are we looking for? ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Insurance sector audit experience, including general insurance, life insurance, Lloyd's syndicates and Solvency II. Extensive working knowledge of external audits, in particular audits of listed/PIE/regulated entities. IFRS 17 knowledge and experience is highly desirable, but not essential. Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of UK auditing, ethical, and accounting standards, including IFRS and a good knowledge of UK company law and requirements. A passion for quality and helping audit teams to develop their knowledge and audit and assurance skills. Ability and willingness to challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers. Ability to work independently, manage multiple work commitments, and to meet targets and deadlines. Experience of identifying issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen. Experience of performing 'hot' or 'cold' audit file reviews is desirable, but not essential. Experience of developing new initiatives and methodologies is desirable, but not essential. Comfortable managing complex projects, and not afraid to roll up their sleeves to get things done. Behaviours consistent with Mazars values, a positive individual who can demonstrate they are truly a team player. About Mazars Mazars is a leading international professional services firm delivering exceptional quality in audit, accounting, tax, financial advisory, outsourcing and consulting. We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. At Mazars, we celebrate individuality and thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach click here Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. Please click on the link here to apply
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering individually designed career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development. About the team Audit Quality Support Team (AQST) delivers the foundations for audit quality in the form of methodology, policies, reviews, coaching support, procedures, templates, guidance, and training. AQST plays a vital role in supporting our audit practice. It forms part of the firm's system of quality management; is responsible for designing methodologies and tools that ensure compliance with auditing and ethical standards and other requirements applicable to audit and assurance engagements; and supports the audit service line in its delivery of engagements that comply with the firm's methodologies and related risk management policies and procedures. About the role Support AQST Senior Manager and AQST Director on the delivery of audit methodology projects for insurance sector, and the development of audit guidance, tools, templates, and training by preparing a first draft of the documents. Supporting AQST Senior Manager and AQST Director on in-flight reviews on a number of insurance clients in AQR scope. Preparing initial analysis and draft response to technical consultations from the insurance sector audit service line on the application of the firm's audit methodology. Preparing initial analysis and draft response to ad hoc queries from the insurance sector audit service line on methodology related matters. Support AQST Senior Manager and AQST Director on preparation and update master packs including insurance sector specific packs for the audit software. Building strong working relationships with insurance audit teams. Together with AQST Senior Manager and AQST Director assist the Audit Learning and Development Team in reviews of technical training content, adjusting general content to the insurance sector, delivery of technical audit trainings including insurance specific trainings. Assess and produce high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements. Work with the Audit Quality Support Team on ad hoc non-sector specific projects. Assist the Audit Quality Directors and the Head of Audit Quality in providing support and guidance to the insurance teams. What are we looking for? ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Insurance sector audit experience, including general insurance, life insurance, Lloyd's syndicates and Solvency II. Extensive working knowledge of external audits, in particular audits of listed/PIE/regulated entities. IFRS 17 knowledge and experience is highly desirable, but not essential. Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of UK auditing, ethical, and accounting standards, including IFRS and a good knowledge of UK company law and requirements. A passion for quality and helping audit teams to develop their knowledge and audit and assurance skills. Ability and willingness to challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers. Ability to work independently, manage multiple work commitments, and to meet targets and deadlines. Experience of identifying issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen. Experience of performing 'hot' or 'cold' audit file reviews is desirable, but not essential. Experience of developing new initiatives and methodologies is desirable, but not essential. Comfortable managing complex projects, and not afraid to roll up their sleeves to get things done. Behaviours consistent with Mazars values, a positive individual who can demonstrate they are truly a team player. About Mazars Mazars is a leading international professional services firm delivering exceptional quality in audit, accounting, tax, financial advisory, outsourcing and consulting. We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. At Mazars, we celebrate individuality and thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach click here Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. Please click on the link here to apply
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Administrator/PA to join our team in Gateshead. You will enjoy this role if you are someone who excels in a fast paced environment, thrives on owning and managing multiple tasks/projects and has the ability to work for a number of different senior managers. You will need to be structured, diligent and able to work autonomously. The role is diverse, and we need someone who is able to come into the business and shape the role to ensure the following areas of focus are delivered; To provide PA support to our Delivery Director, Pre-Construction Manager and Commercial Manager and two operations managers including email and diary management, monthly reporting and note taking for 1-1s and other meetings To manage and update numerous daily, weekly and monthly reports for our Pre-Construction Director and Delivery Director To manage the reception and support other administrators in the Gateshead office. Manage meeting rooms and local events Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential PA skills Communication skills Resilient and can-do attitude The ability to influence and hold people to account. Good Microsoft Office skills (including PowerPoint) What we offer We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recently awarded No 1 in the Best "big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Administrator/PA to join our team in Gateshead. You will enjoy this role if you are someone who excels in a fast paced environment, thrives on owning and managing multiple tasks/projects and has the ability to work for a number of different senior managers. You will need to be structured, diligent and able to work autonomously. The role is diverse, and we need someone who is able to come into the business and shape the role to ensure the following areas of focus are delivered; To provide PA support to our Delivery Director, Pre-Construction Manager and Commercial Manager and two operations managers including email and diary management, monthly reporting and note taking for 1-1s and other meetings To manage and update numerous daily, weekly and monthly reports for our Pre-Construction Director and Delivery Director To manage the reception and support other administrators in the Gateshead office. Manage meeting rooms and local events Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential PA skills Communication skills Resilient and can-do attitude The ability to influence and hold people to account. Good Microsoft Office skills (including PowerPoint) What we offer We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recently awarded No 1 in the Best "big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Portfolio Director for Financial Services & Banking - Oracle Enterprise Applications Company Description Version 1's market leading Enterprise Applications Practice specialises in Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Payroll Solutions with over 650 Oracle Specialists across the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, India and Slovenia. We deliver consulting and managed services to transform and optimise ways of working for more than 230 customers through the provision of specialist knowledge right across the Oracle product stack - Oracle Fusion Cloud for ERP, HCM and EPM, eBusiness Suite, JDEdwards, Peoplesoft and Hyperion, not to mention extensive expertise in Analytics, Infrastructure, and Integration. We have grown both organically and through acquisition, with our most recent acquisition of EPM and Analytics experts Qubix bringing 170 specialists to our team. Our Oracle Fusion Cloud team has grown significantly over the past 3 years powered by recent business wins including Galliford Try, Bank of England, An Post, Inizio Health, Birmingham City Council, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and QBE Insurance. We have an exciting growth strategy that will see further rapid growth and opportunity to drive value for our customers into 2024 and beyond. Number 1 - Best place to work in Ireland 5th Best Large Workplace in the UK 10th place in Glassdoor's Top 50 UK companies UK & Ireland's premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications Consulting, implementation, and support services 3200+ strong, €347m/£302m revenue business ERP Partner of the Year Job Description The Portfolio Director role within the Enterprise Applications practice will help lead a teams within the practice of over 600 consultants to deliver a portfolio of c £/€10m project services in the Private Financial Services sector. Reporting to the Head of Private Sector in Enterprise Applications, you will lead a team of senior colleagues across the delivery and commercial roles. This is a senior role in Version 1, with opportunity for the right individual to further progress into senior practice leadership roles across Version 1. In this role you will have full ownership for the P&L of the portfolio and as such, you will likely have held portfolio or programme management roles in the past with responsibility for budgets in the region of £/€500k to £/€5m, or beyond. You will have experience in delivering Customer First outcomes and will understand the challenges in delivering transformational change involving Finance and HR systems . Skills such as the ability to inspire and drive teams, commercial acumen, ability to ask tough questions, curiosity and willingness to learn are regarded as more important in this role than a deep understanding of Oracle ERP, EPM or HCM. Oracle experience is NOT mandatory for this role. The role will suit experienced Portfolio Directors who have worked in Finance and\or HR transformation projects, with Oracle or other technologies such as SAP, Workday, Sage, etc. You will be seen as central in the shaping and delivery of key proposals and will be recognised by customers and colleagues as a leader who can bring together the right group of people to deliver the right solution. Qualifications You will have experience in leading a team, in managing and growing a portfolio of projects/customers and you will be passionate about defining and developing solutions which meet customer challenges and understand the commercial balance required to deliver these solutions between top and bottom-line growth. You'll enjoy customer engagement and be comfortable with balancing multiple competing demands whilst leading and developing a diverse and highly talented team and promoting and inspiring our core values right across the delivery team. Role Requirements: The role will be divided across three areas of responsibility - Customer Delivery, Commercial Growth and People Leadership. Customer Delivery You will have full accountability for the delivery of end-to-end Customer engagements ensuring our customer is at the heart of everything we do, we understand their ways of working and that we deliver successfully for them. You will likely spend a considerable amount of time engaged in Customer forums (e.g., Steering Groups etc) and travel to Customer sites from time to time. Commercial Growth You will work closely with Commercial colleagues to build and support compelling proposals and customer offerings which will enable and support our continued growth ambition for the practice and deliver profitable outcomes. You'll have your own P&L and be accountable for that. People Leadership You will help lead a team of diverse professionals across our ERP, EPM and HCM teams located across the UK, Ireland and India in the Financial services & Banking area. You will ensure that we continue to have world class levels of engagement and that we are ensuring that our teams deliver excellently through the use of our methodologies and accelerators and are suitably skilled and informed in line with the continuously changing nature of Oracle Fusion Cloud products. Additional Information Why Version 1? Share in our Success through our Quarterly performance related Profit Share & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success Scheme. Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review. Financial benefits including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice Ways of working now with remote & hybrid working options but there is always as a good excuse to get together too. Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme, MyGym Discounts, Octopus Car Lease (electric UK only), Yoga, sponsored marathon, and local team sports Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ' Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. PLUS, many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. Additional Information: This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. This is a full-time permanent role with some occasional client site travel. Permanent applications ideally. Must have work permit due to timeframes. Suzanne Whelan, Talent Acquisition Manager UK & Ireland We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and does not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly! Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Portfolio Director for Financial Services & Banking - Oracle Enterprise Applications Company Description Version 1's market leading Enterprise Applications Practice specialises in Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Payroll Solutions with over 650 Oracle Specialists across the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, India and Slovenia. We deliver consulting and managed services to transform and optimise ways of working for more than 230 customers through the provision of specialist knowledge right across the Oracle product stack - Oracle Fusion Cloud for ERP, HCM and EPM, eBusiness Suite, JDEdwards, Peoplesoft and Hyperion, not to mention extensive expertise in Analytics, Infrastructure, and Integration. We have grown both organically and through acquisition, with our most recent acquisition of EPM and Analytics experts Qubix bringing 170 specialists to our team. Our Oracle Fusion Cloud team has grown significantly over the past 3 years powered by recent business wins including Galliford Try, Bank of England, An Post, Inizio Health, Birmingham City Council, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and QBE Insurance. We have an exciting growth strategy that will see further rapid growth and opportunity to drive value for our customers into 2024 and beyond. Number 1 - Best place to work in Ireland 5th Best Large Workplace in the UK 10th place in Glassdoor's Top 50 UK companies UK & Ireland's premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications Consulting, implementation, and support services 3200+ strong, €347m/£302m revenue business ERP Partner of the Year Job Description The Portfolio Director role within the Enterprise Applications practice will help lead a teams within the practice of over 600 consultants to deliver a portfolio of c £/€10m project services in the Private Financial Services sector. Reporting to the Head of Private Sector in Enterprise Applications, you will lead a team of senior colleagues across the delivery and commercial roles. This is a senior role in Version 1, with opportunity for the right individual to further progress into senior practice leadership roles across Version 1. In this role you will have full ownership for the P&L of the portfolio and as such, you will likely have held portfolio or programme management roles in the past with responsibility for budgets in the region of £/€500k to £/€5m, or beyond. You will have experience in delivering Customer First outcomes and will understand the challenges in delivering transformational change involving Finance and HR systems . Skills such as the ability to inspire and drive teams, commercial acumen, ability to ask tough questions, curiosity and willingness to learn are regarded as more important in this role than a deep understanding of Oracle ERP, EPM or HCM. Oracle experience is NOT mandatory for this role. The role will suit experienced Portfolio Directors who have worked in Finance and\or HR transformation projects, with Oracle or other technologies such as SAP, Workday, Sage, etc. You will be seen as central in the shaping and delivery of key proposals and will be recognised by customers and colleagues as a leader who can bring together the right group of people to deliver the right solution. Qualifications You will have experience in leading a team, in managing and growing a portfolio of projects/customers and you will be passionate about defining and developing solutions which meet customer challenges and understand the commercial balance required to deliver these solutions between top and bottom-line growth. You'll enjoy customer engagement and be comfortable with balancing multiple competing demands whilst leading and developing a diverse and highly talented team and promoting and inspiring our core values right across the delivery team. Role Requirements: The role will be divided across three areas of responsibility - Customer Delivery, Commercial Growth and People Leadership. Customer Delivery You will have full accountability for the delivery of end-to-end Customer engagements ensuring our customer is at the heart of everything we do, we understand their ways of working and that we deliver successfully for them. You will likely spend a considerable amount of time engaged in Customer forums (e.g., Steering Groups etc) and travel to Customer sites from time to time. Commercial Growth You will work closely with Commercial colleagues to build and support compelling proposals and customer offerings which will enable and support our continued growth ambition for the practice and deliver profitable outcomes. You'll have your own P&L and be accountable for that. People Leadership You will help lead a team of diverse professionals across our ERP, EPM and HCM teams located across the UK, Ireland and India in the Financial services & Banking area. You will ensure that we continue to have world class levels of engagement and that we are ensuring that our teams deliver excellently through the use of our methodologies and accelerators and are suitably skilled and informed in line with the continuously changing nature of Oracle Fusion Cloud products. Additional Information Why Version 1? Share in our Success through our Quarterly performance related Profit Share & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success Scheme. Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review. Financial benefits including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice Ways of working now with remote & hybrid working options but there is always as a good excuse to get together too. Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme, MyGym Discounts, Octopus Car Lease (electric UK only), Yoga, sponsored marathon, and local team sports Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ' Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. PLUS, many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. Additional Information: This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. This is a full-time permanent role with some occasional client site travel. Permanent applications ideally. Must have work permit due to timeframes. Suzanne Whelan, Talent Acquisition Manager UK & Ireland We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and does not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly! Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!
Director, Tax Transaction Advisory Services London, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom Tax We are currently looking for an experienced Transaction Tax professional who can help lead our Transaction Tax team and deliver UK and international tax due diligence and structuring projects. The Transaction Tax team are part of the firms' wider Transaction Advisory Services team which provide Financial and Tax Due Diligence, deal structuring advice and related services such as SPA support. In addition, our Transaction Tax team also support other service lines within Kroll on UK and international tax issues. We also provide UK tax compliance and advisory services to the alternative asset management sector, including Private Equity funds. We offer you the opportunity to advance your team and business development skills as well as manage your own portfolio of transactional clients, within a work environment that offers variety and is challenging and rewarding. This is a technical client facing role, in which you are expected to have strong UK tax technical skills, together with the ability to lead international tax projects and operate commercially in delivering your advice. Day to day responsibilities: Be able to lead UK tax due diligence and structuring projects, demonstrating strong UK tax technical skills and deep experience in UK tax due diligence and transactional structuring issues, together with a commercial "can do" approach. Be able to lead international tax due diligence and structuring projects (including providing instruction to and liaising with international tax counsel where necessary). Be able to work effectively with the wider FDD and TAS team to deliver seamless client service on transactions. Manage the financial and administrative side of the transactions you are running. Manage junior colleagues as part of the team working on your transactions. Act as a senior point of contact within the tax team for clients, targets and for internal requests for support from other services lines. Be responsible for coaching, mentoring and counselling junior staff more generally. Build client relationships proactively, seeking and identifying new business opportunities that drives workflow for both the tax group and our wider business lines. Educated to degree level and a qualified accountant (ACA) or lawyer, with at least 8 years PQE in tax, of which at least 3 years should be in a transactional tax role. Big 4/magic circle training and/or CTA qualification an advantage. Strong expertise and experience in UK and international tax technical matters relevant to due diligence and structuring is key. Additional experience in tax compliance and advisory work for alternative investment managers and PE funds is an advantage. A strong work ethic and the ability to deliver projects without excessive supervision is key. You must be able to manage several simultaneous work streams and be able to work in a high pressure environment meeting your deadlines You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex tax issues with non-tax experts. Strong project management skills, with the ability to provide leadership and direction to team members About Kroll Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions-Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients' value? Your journey begins with Kroll. Kroll is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability. In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via Annual Impact Report 2023: Doing Business Consciously In this report, you will see how our global workforce of colleagues has brought together diversity of thought to challenge each other and work shoulder to shoulder for greater good. Kroll is headquartered in New York with offices around the world. Sign up to receive periodic news, reports, and invitations from Kroll.Our privacy policy describes how your data will be processed. 2024 Kroll, LLC. All rights reserved.Kroll is not affiliated with Kroll Bond Rating Agency,Kroll OnTrack Inc. or their affiliated businesses. Read more . Kroll is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We will not discriminate between applications for reason of gender, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual , marital status, gender identity, veteran status, age or disability. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Emily Spears at +1 . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about status of an application. Click here to view a video regarding self-identification of individuals with disabilities or those requesting accommodation. Applicants and employees notice of EEO rights are available in our office and online here. Click here to read our Pay Transparency Policy.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Director, Tax Transaction Advisory Services London, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom Tax We are currently looking for an experienced Transaction Tax professional who can help lead our Transaction Tax team and deliver UK and international tax due diligence and structuring projects. The Transaction Tax team are part of the firms' wider Transaction Advisory Services team which provide Financial and Tax Due Diligence, deal structuring advice and related services such as SPA support. In addition, our Transaction Tax team also support other service lines within Kroll on UK and international tax issues. We also provide UK tax compliance and advisory services to the alternative asset management sector, including Private Equity funds. We offer you the opportunity to advance your team and business development skills as well as manage your own portfolio of transactional clients, within a work environment that offers variety and is challenging and rewarding. This is a technical client facing role, in which you are expected to have strong UK tax technical skills, together with the ability to lead international tax projects and operate commercially in delivering your advice. Day to day responsibilities: Be able to lead UK tax due diligence and structuring projects, demonstrating strong UK tax technical skills and deep experience in UK tax due diligence and transactional structuring issues, together with a commercial "can do" approach. Be able to lead international tax due diligence and structuring projects (including providing instruction to and liaising with international tax counsel where necessary). Be able to work effectively with the wider FDD and TAS team to deliver seamless client service on transactions. Manage the financial and administrative side of the transactions you are running. Manage junior colleagues as part of the team working on your transactions. Act as a senior point of contact within the tax team for clients, targets and for internal requests for support from other services lines. Be responsible for coaching, mentoring and counselling junior staff more generally. Build client relationships proactively, seeking and identifying new business opportunities that drives workflow for both the tax group and our wider business lines. Educated to degree level and a qualified accountant (ACA) or lawyer, with at least 8 years PQE in tax, of which at least 3 years should be in a transactional tax role. Big 4/magic circle training and/or CTA qualification an advantage. Strong expertise and experience in UK and international tax technical matters relevant to due diligence and structuring is key. Additional experience in tax compliance and advisory work for alternative investment managers and PE funds is an advantage. A strong work ethic and the ability to deliver projects without excessive supervision is key. You must be able to manage several simultaneous work streams and be able to work in a high pressure environment meeting your deadlines You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex tax issues with non-tax experts. Strong project management skills, with the ability to provide leadership and direction to team members About Kroll Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions-Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients' value? Your journey begins with Kroll. Kroll is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability. In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via Annual Impact Report 2023: Doing Business Consciously In this report, you will see how our global workforce of colleagues has brought together diversity of thought to challenge each other and work shoulder to shoulder for greater good. Kroll is headquartered in New York with offices around the world. Sign up to receive periodic news, reports, and invitations from Kroll.Our privacy policy describes how your data will be processed. 2024 Kroll, LLC. All rights reserved.Kroll is not affiliated with Kroll Bond Rating Agency,Kroll OnTrack Inc. or their affiliated businesses. Read more . Kroll is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. 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Project Compliance Coordinator Reference Number - 78579 This Project Compliance Coordinator will report to the Centre of Excellence Manager and will work within the Capital Programme PMO based in various locations on the South East. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 36,691.00 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote Close Date: 12/04/2024 We also provide the following additional benefits Annual Leave Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. JOB PURPOSE: To work across Capital Programme functions to guide process improvements in all areas and to monitor and encourage process compliance. To identify new opportunities for process optimisation, including the use of all business process software tools. To develop the PMO-led change projects, or help implement improvements led by other departments, to improve capital project delivery and control processes. To provide support to the DNO-based Project Data Controllers where required, especially with regard to document control and data processing tasks. Provide support to Project Management and field staff within Capital Programme DIMENSIONS: Annual Works Budget: 310 million Number of active projects: approx. 1400 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1 Be a Subject Matter Expert in processes used in project delivery and project controls, ensuring that Capital Programme's processes are aligned with corporate policies and external standards and regulations. 2. Work with PMO Managers and other Capital Programme partners to deliver business change as part of a process improvement strategy. 3. Assist Project Teams with compliance through ongoing reviews of project data and documentation; help prepare for and attend project reviews and audits. 4 Document processes used by Capital Programme and publish via the appropriate route (company procedure, Delivery Handbook, help card etc). 5. Promote any process or system change affecting Capital Programme by attending training sessions, undertaking personal research, feeding into development projects and being a contact for other Capital Programme partners. Topics to be covered include: procurement, purchase-to-pay, document control, small tool and asset data updates, project close out and general staff support systems. 6. Improve project control by standardising administration across all work programmes, providing reports on non-compliance and bringing any deviation from procedure to the attention of relevant partners to support timely correction. 7. Monitor all active projects and work with the project teams to ensure that important artefacts are available on all projects, especially those related to regulatory compliance, project governance, design assurance, contract management or customer records (internal and external). 8. Oversee the maintenance of the Capital Programme Delivery Handbook site; identify expired content and coordinate contributions from all partners. Embed process change and corrective actions into the site structure and documentation. Develop related training material and communications. 9. Develop data recording and reports to support all outputs of the role; consult with Capital Programme process / data owners and stakeholders across the organisation to understand what is needed / available and provide well-targeted and easily understandable report material to highlight issues and encourage improvement. 10.Work with the Centre of Excellence Manager to understand business continuity and resilience issues arising from use of main processes and systems; contribute to Capital Programme's business continuity planning. NATURE AND SCOPE: The project delivery function of the Capital Programme Directorate is grouped into delivery portfolios. The portfolios are assigned Programme Managers and Project Managers along with teams of project specialists, including Project Planners, Design Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and Project Data Controllers. Project specialists report to departments tasked with maintaining a set of standards across all delivery works. The Project Data Controllers report to the Centre of Excellence Manager within the Programme Management Office. Project Data Controllers work together with the Project Data Coordinator and other partners across departments and geographical locations to ensure that all support activities are covered and that the team workload is spread fairly. You will balance the demands of multiple partners in the interests of portfolio delivery by: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and building the case for change; Upholding the project control standards defined by our organization; Communicate with all project partners; Be sensitive to the needs of working with project delivery contractors; Support all Capital Programme departments for activities directly contributing to projects; Assist with Project Data Controller tasks when there is a need for additional resource. The Project Data Controller (Compliance) will apply company policies and procedures relating to project delivery and provide feedback to the Centre of Excellence Manager or other Subject Matter Experts where systems or processes require improvement. Qualifications: Essential: Experience of execution of change projects, co-ordinating and influencing across multiple departments Experience of data analysis, including development of reports in business intelligence or visualisation software Experience preparing teams to face audits, concerning process and quality control systems, and responding to audit findings and execution of corrective action plans Familiarity with business change methodologies and projects IT skills, including Microsoft Office Data entry Desirable: Possess or work towards qualification in project controls or business / commercial administration Experience with SAP Experience of control systems in an engineering environment Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. If in doubt ask! We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Project Compliance Coordinator Reference Number - 78579 This Project Compliance Coordinator will report to the Centre of Excellence Manager and will work within the Capital Programme PMO based in various locations on the South East. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 36,691.00 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote Close Date: 12/04/2024 We also provide the following additional benefits Annual Leave Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. JOB PURPOSE: To work across Capital Programme functions to guide process improvements in all areas and to monitor and encourage process compliance. To identify new opportunities for process optimisation, including the use of all business process software tools. To develop the PMO-led change projects, or help implement improvements led by other departments, to improve capital project delivery and control processes. To provide support to the DNO-based Project Data Controllers where required, especially with regard to document control and data processing tasks. Provide support to Project Management and field staff within Capital Programme DIMENSIONS: Annual Works Budget: 310 million Number of active projects: approx. 1400 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1 Be a Subject Matter Expert in processes used in project delivery and project controls, ensuring that Capital Programme's processes are aligned with corporate policies and external standards and regulations. 2. Work with PMO Managers and other Capital Programme partners to deliver business change as part of a process improvement strategy. 3. Assist Project Teams with compliance through ongoing reviews of project data and documentation; help prepare for and attend project reviews and audits. 4 Document processes used by Capital Programme and publish via the appropriate route (company procedure, Delivery Handbook, help card etc). 5. Promote any process or system change affecting Capital Programme by attending training sessions, undertaking personal research, feeding into development projects and being a contact for other Capital Programme partners. Topics to be covered include: procurement, purchase-to-pay, document control, small tool and asset data updates, project close out and general staff support systems. 6. Improve project control by standardising administration across all work programmes, providing reports on non-compliance and bringing any deviation from procedure to the attention of relevant partners to support timely correction. 7. Monitor all active projects and work with the project teams to ensure that important artefacts are available on all projects, especially those related to regulatory compliance, project governance, design assurance, contract management or customer records (internal and external). 8. Oversee the maintenance of the Capital Programme Delivery Handbook site; identify expired content and coordinate contributions from all partners. Embed process change and corrective actions into the site structure and documentation. Develop related training material and communications. 9. Develop data recording and reports to support all outputs of the role; consult with Capital Programme process / data owners and stakeholders across the organisation to understand what is needed / available and provide well-targeted and easily understandable report material to highlight issues and encourage improvement. 10.Work with the Centre of Excellence Manager to understand business continuity and resilience issues arising from use of main processes and systems; contribute to Capital Programme's business continuity planning. NATURE AND SCOPE: The project delivery function of the Capital Programme Directorate is grouped into delivery portfolios. The portfolios are assigned Programme Managers and Project Managers along with teams of project specialists, including Project Planners, Design Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and Project Data Controllers. Project specialists report to departments tasked with maintaining a set of standards across all delivery works. The Project Data Controllers report to the Centre of Excellence Manager within the Programme Management Office. Project Data Controllers work together with the Project Data Coordinator and other partners across departments and geographical locations to ensure that all support activities are covered and that the team workload is spread fairly. You will balance the demands of multiple partners in the interests of portfolio delivery by: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and building the case for change; Upholding the project control standards defined by our organization; Communicate with all project partners; Be sensitive to the needs of working with project delivery contractors; Support all Capital Programme departments for activities directly contributing to projects; Assist with Project Data Controller tasks when there is a need for additional resource. The Project Data Controller (Compliance) will apply company policies and procedures relating to project delivery and provide feedback to the Centre of Excellence Manager or other Subject Matter Experts where systems or processes require improvement. Qualifications: Essential: Experience of execution of change projects, co-ordinating and influencing across multiple departments Experience of data analysis, including development of reports in business intelligence or visualisation software Experience preparing teams to face audits, concerning process and quality control systems, and responding to audit findings and execution of corrective action plans Familiarity with business change methodologies and projects IT skills, including Microsoft Office Data entry Desirable: Possess or work towards qualification in project controls or business / commercial administration Experience with SAP Experience of control systems in an engineering environment Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. If in doubt ask! We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Hotel General Manager - £90,000 An amazing opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative company as General Manager to lead a team in a new opening. The Company prides itself on high standards and being a trail blazer for new ideas and concepts to stay ahead of the competition. They are seeking a leader who will be highly passionate about the success of the hotel and will focus on the detail to ensure the hotel and team are operating efficiently and to a high standard. Ideally you will have at least 6+ years experience as a General Manager in a branded hotel environment working within a multi-layered stakeholder environment (brand, owners, management). Vast banqueting and F&B experience and excellent commercial awareness and ability to lead, coach and develop the commercial team. Sound health and safety knowledge and awareness and strong financial acumen. You will be a natural Company ambassador. Someone that has presence within the local community and an excellent networker. Generally speaking, this is a traditional General Manager s position, reporting in the Group Operations Director. You will attend monthly business reviews to present the hotel s performance to key stakeholders. You will have an executive management team reporting into you and will be a natural leader with the ability to develop your team professionally.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Hotel General Manager - £90,000 An amazing opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative company as General Manager to lead a team in a new opening. The Company prides itself on high standards and being a trail blazer for new ideas and concepts to stay ahead of the competition. They are seeking a leader who will be highly passionate about the success of the hotel and will focus on the detail to ensure the hotel and team are operating efficiently and to a high standard. Ideally you will have at least 6+ years experience as a General Manager in a branded hotel environment working within a multi-layered stakeholder environment (brand, owners, management). Vast banqueting and F&B experience and excellent commercial awareness and ability to lead, coach and develop the commercial team. Sound health and safety knowledge and awareness and strong financial acumen. You will be a natural Company ambassador. Someone that has presence within the local community and an excellent networker. Generally speaking, this is a traditional General Manager s position, reporting in the Group Operations Director. You will attend monthly business reviews to present the hotel s performance to key stakeholders. You will have an executive management team reporting into you and will be a natural leader with the ability to develop your team professionally.
The opportunity UAL Online is an exciting new division established to bring creative arts education to a global audience. We are launching new fully online degree courses starting from the 2024/25 academic year and are seeking a proactive and strategic Project Manager to spearhead major change programmes across the university. In this role, you'll be instrumental in shaping our new operations, which involves evolving existing systems for new audiences and establishing entirely new systems, infrastructures, and processes across the university. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director of UAL Online, you'll oversee project delivery, ensure stakeholder satisfaction, and drive results within set timelines and budgets. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll utilise project delivery methods and techniques to navigate different project phases, develop business cases, and implement strategic initiatives. Your ability to effectively manage project teams, foster collaboration, and uphold accountability for project outcomes will be key to the role. About you To excel in this role, you should have a proven track record of delivering user-focused organisational change projects with significant structural and cultural components. Strong knowledge of project delivery methods and techniques, with the ability to define and justify projects through business case creation is essential. Experience in building and managing high-performing project teams, driving successful change initiatives within complex environments, alongside excellent stakeholder management skills will also be key to the role. A project management qualification (preferably in Agile methodology or equivalent e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM Practitioner, Agile Project Manager /Scrum Certification) would be highly desirable. We are UAL University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities - UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd. We're made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world's creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity. We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world. To apply please click the apply button. Closing date: 23:55 on 21 April 2024. Our culture UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
The opportunity UAL Online is an exciting new division established to bring creative arts education to a global audience. We are launching new fully online degree courses starting from the 2024/25 academic year and are seeking a proactive and strategic Project Manager to spearhead major change programmes across the university. In this role, you'll be instrumental in shaping our new operations, which involves evolving existing systems for new audiences and establishing entirely new systems, infrastructures, and processes across the university. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director of UAL Online, you'll oversee project delivery, ensure stakeholder satisfaction, and drive results within set timelines and budgets. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll utilise project delivery methods and techniques to navigate different project phases, develop business cases, and implement strategic initiatives. Your ability to effectively manage project teams, foster collaboration, and uphold accountability for project outcomes will be key to the role. About you To excel in this role, you should have a proven track record of delivering user-focused organisational change projects with significant structural and cultural components. Strong knowledge of project delivery methods and techniques, with the ability to define and justify projects through business case creation is essential. Experience in building and managing high-performing project teams, driving successful change initiatives within complex environments, alongside excellent stakeholder management skills will also be key to the role. A project management qualification (preferably in Agile methodology or equivalent e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM Practitioner, Agile Project Manager /Scrum Certification) would be highly desirable. We are UAL University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities - UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd. We're made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world's creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity. We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world. To apply please click the apply button. Closing date: 23:55 on 21 April 2024. Our culture UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
Your Impact: About Jacobs At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40 countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. About the Opportunity As the Strategic Growth Director of Cites & Places in our European Sales Leadership Team, you will build strong relationships with our clients to solve their toughest challenges. You will leading a client facing team of Cities & Places Sales Leads / Client Account Leads. Working together with the executive leadership of Cities and Places sector, with sales leaders in our UK and Europe region, with our international stakeholders, and with subject matter experts, you will identify projects that fit our overall strategy, establish customer contacts and help innovate and differentiate our service offerings for sustainable infrastructure and built environment. Please note, this role can be based in any of our European offices. You will be responsible for delivering growth in Cities and places sector which meets our sales targets and aligns with our overall sector strategy. You will keep updated on sector/client shifts and proactively engage with other Strategic Growth Directors, including development and implementation of the growth strategy, aligned to regional strategies, and agreed growth objectives. You will lead on a broad range of complex sales pursuits, maintain and advance client relationships through sales strategies and client contacts in alignment with the organisation's strategic business plan. This position is a key part of our strategy to unleash Jacobs' potential, focusing on markets such as infrastructure and built environment, developing client relationships across the public and private sectors. Role responsibilities: Grow the business: Drive sales within Cites & Places sector - achieve recognisable backlog growth and forward strength of the pipeline. Contribute towards the growth of Jacobs' business by identifying, developing, and winning the best opportunities. Convert Jacobs' values and business strategy into the sales environment and help continue to establish Jacobs' world-leading brand in Europe. Identify exciting new opportunities: Maintain and expand external networks, including clients, partner organisations and industry associations. Attend external industry events, when appropriate. Keep current on industry trends, investments and policy direction to identify potential new investment areas and client organisations. Instigate new client meetings and nurture relationships. Develop a deep understanding of their vision, investment plans and delivery challenges. Build strategies to win: Gain a deep understanding of local client challenges and draw on the wider Jacobs organisation to develop intelligent solutions. Explore and evolve strategies and opportunities with clients. Help them shape their investments and procurement strategies. Work closely with Jacobs Client Account Managers and operational teams to develop distinctive value propositions that enhance our customers' competitive position. Execute the strategy: Provide oversight to pursuit teams in production of high-quality, opportunity-specific response documents which include the value proposition and win planning elements. Develop intelligent risk, commercial and contractual solutions and manage risk exposure. Oversee the review, negotiation and final agreement of contracts in cooperation with the legal team. Here's what you'll need: A diverse sales background and evidence of business growth particularly in infrastructure and built environment sectors. Established client relationships in the public and private sectors. Demonstrated client relationship management capabilities. Proven commercial awareness and business acumen. Knowledge of contracting approaches for the consulting sector, and the associated risks. To be considered for the role please express your interest by sharing in no more than two A4 sides what you see as the biggest opportunities for driving impact in this role and include an up to date CV. In your response, please consider how your skills and ability in the areas of Business Insight , Customer Focus, Strategic Mindset, and Effective Communication will enhance successful performance this role. (All interviewed applicants will receive detailed feedback). This is an exciting role, with the ability to set direction and influence the future of Growth and Sales in the region. Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team . Your application experience is important to us and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Your Impact: About Jacobs At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40 countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. About the Opportunity As the Strategic Growth Director of Cites & Places in our European Sales Leadership Team, you will build strong relationships with our clients to solve their toughest challenges. You will leading a client facing team of Cities & Places Sales Leads / Client Account Leads. Working together with the executive leadership of Cities and Places sector, with sales leaders in our UK and Europe region, with our international stakeholders, and with subject matter experts, you will identify projects that fit our overall strategy, establish customer contacts and help innovate and differentiate our service offerings for sustainable infrastructure and built environment. Please note, this role can be based in any of our European offices. You will be responsible for delivering growth in Cities and places sector which meets our sales targets and aligns with our overall sector strategy. You will keep updated on sector/client shifts and proactively engage with other Strategic Growth Directors, including development and implementation of the growth strategy, aligned to regional strategies, and agreed growth objectives. You will lead on a broad range of complex sales pursuits, maintain and advance client relationships through sales strategies and client contacts in alignment with the organisation's strategic business plan. This position is a key part of our strategy to unleash Jacobs' potential, focusing on markets such as infrastructure and built environment, developing client relationships across the public and private sectors. Role responsibilities: Grow the business: Drive sales within Cites & Places sector - achieve recognisable backlog growth and forward strength of the pipeline. Contribute towards the growth of Jacobs' business by identifying, developing, and winning the best opportunities. Convert Jacobs' values and business strategy into the sales environment and help continue to establish Jacobs' world-leading brand in Europe. Identify exciting new opportunities: Maintain and expand external networks, including clients, partner organisations and industry associations. Attend external industry events, when appropriate. Keep current on industry trends, investments and policy direction to identify potential new investment areas and client organisations. Instigate new client meetings and nurture relationships. Develop a deep understanding of their vision, investment plans and delivery challenges. Build strategies to win: Gain a deep understanding of local client challenges and draw on the wider Jacobs organisation to develop intelligent solutions. Explore and evolve strategies and opportunities with clients. Help them shape their investments and procurement strategies. Work closely with Jacobs Client Account Managers and operational teams to develop distinctive value propositions that enhance our customers' competitive position. Execute the strategy: Provide oversight to pursuit teams in production of high-quality, opportunity-specific response documents which include the value proposition and win planning elements. Develop intelligent risk, commercial and contractual solutions and manage risk exposure. Oversee the review, negotiation and final agreement of contracts in cooperation with the legal team. Here's what you'll need: A diverse sales background and evidence of business growth particularly in infrastructure and built environment sectors. Established client relationships in the public and private sectors. Demonstrated client relationship management capabilities. Proven commercial awareness and business acumen. Knowledge of contracting approaches for the consulting sector, and the associated risks. To be considered for the role please express your interest by sharing in no more than two A4 sides what you see as the biggest opportunities for driving impact in this role and include an up to date CV. In your response, please consider how your skills and ability in the areas of Business Insight , Customer Focus, Strategic Mindset, and Effective Communication will enhance successful performance this role. (All interviewed applicants will receive detailed feedback). This is an exciting role, with the ability to set direction and influence the future of Growth and Sales in the region. Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team . Your application experience is important to us and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know.
UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd
Crawley, Sussex
Assistant Operational Accountant Reference Number 77435 This Assistant Operational Accountant will report to the Finance Manager - EPN / Trees / Connections Services and will work within our Finance directorate based in our Crawley office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 30,000.00 and a bonus of 7.5% Close Date: 12/04/2024 All applications will be reviewed after the close date. We also provide the following additional benefits Annual Leave Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. Job Purpose: This role sits within the Business Partnering Finance team in the Finance Directorate and will support the EPN Finance Manager in delivering key performance metrics for the use of senior management within the business. Working closely with the Finance Manager, Management Accountant, and the wider business, it is a pivotal position to enable UKPN to drive down unit costs in line with our ED2 business plan. You will be responsible for assisting with month-end processes and delivering timely and accurate monthly management reports while gaining a thorough understanding of how the costs and volumes are processed through the various systems of record. Ensuring that accurate unit cost data is provided to the business on a monthly basis as well as ensuring that we can fulfil our regulatory reporting requirements. Dimensions: Network Operations East is responsible for approximately 170m of budget. The Asset Portfolio Plan, which is fundamental to this, has 50 individual lines which will need target costs to be calculated and used to monitor actual costs and variances. Not only will you generate improvements in terms of creating commercial analysis and improved communications, but you will create a consensus and mutual understanding between stakeholders, clear commitments, and improved efficiency. The position will require working in all three UKPN regions. Principle Accountabilities: Understand and feed in to the Performance Packs in Power BI. Use the key metrics to drive performance improvements by supporting the team and partnering with the Business. Use technical skills to process and analyse large amount of data with a desire to learn new packages and technologies in order to remain at the forefront of this fast moving field. Accurate and timely production of the monthly management accounts, ensuring they are produced on a true and fair basis. This will include posting appropriate journals (accruals, transfers) and looking for ways to improve the journal processes through faster data extraction and automation. Identify opportunities and areas for attention and help implement any improvements needed. Ensure accurate and timely data analysis is prepared to support the production of the Network Operations Management Accounts pack and Operation Performance Report. Actively participate in cross business reviews to compare unit cost data, understand the reasons for variances, cause and effect relationships. Document current business processes in order to define the nature of any hot-spots and work with the business to resolve these and deliver best in class processes, ensuring that the necessary controls are implemented as needed. Nature and Scope: You will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation. Working closely with various departments, your primary objective will be to support the team in providing financial insights and analysis to aid decision-making processes. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to understand their needs and provide financial guidance to drive strategic initiatives. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively. It is anticipated that you will undertake this role with a high degree of autonomy, referring to your line manager for guidance or decisions as appropriate. Whilst the role is based at Crawley, to fully engage with business activities, this role may be expected to attend operational reviews and meetings at other UKPN locations. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Part-qualified Accountant or someone looking to start a career in Accounting. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data in a way which non-financial personnel understand and can act upon. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and the wider business. Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment. A strong team player who is highly committed, enthusiastic and willing to go the extra-mile to provide support to their colleagues. Key Competencies: The successful candidate will be self-motivated & able to work under pressure. Ability to provide in-depth analysis of financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement. Support the team in providing actionable insights to enable strategic decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their financial needs and objectives. Assist the team in analysing costs and unit cost efficiency to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure accuracy and alignment with organisational goals. Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and complete projects as required, providing support to the team on special initiatives or requests. Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The ability to work flexibly throughout the year is essential. A current driving license, with access to a car is desirable. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of the organisation by providing strategic insights and support to various departments. If you are a motivated individual with a strong financial background and a passion for driving business performance, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. If in doubt, ask! We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Assistant Operational Accountant Reference Number 77435 This Assistant Operational Accountant will report to the Finance Manager - EPN / Trees / Connections Services and will work within our Finance directorate based in our Crawley office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 30,000.00 and a bonus of 7.5% Close Date: 12/04/2024 All applications will be reviewed after the close date. We also provide the following additional benefits Annual Leave Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. Job Purpose: This role sits within the Business Partnering Finance team in the Finance Directorate and will support the EPN Finance Manager in delivering key performance metrics for the use of senior management within the business. Working closely with the Finance Manager, Management Accountant, and the wider business, it is a pivotal position to enable UKPN to drive down unit costs in line with our ED2 business plan. You will be responsible for assisting with month-end processes and delivering timely and accurate monthly management reports while gaining a thorough understanding of how the costs and volumes are processed through the various systems of record. Ensuring that accurate unit cost data is provided to the business on a monthly basis as well as ensuring that we can fulfil our regulatory reporting requirements. Dimensions: Network Operations East is responsible for approximately 170m of budget. The Asset Portfolio Plan, which is fundamental to this, has 50 individual lines which will need target costs to be calculated and used to monitor actual costs and variances. Not only will you generate improvements in terms of creating commercial analysis and improved communications, but you will create a consensus and mutual understanding between stakeholders, clear commitments, and improved efficiency. The position will require working in all three UKPN regions. Principle Accountabilities: Understand and feed in to the Performance Packs in Power BI. Use the key metrics to drive performance improvements by supporting the team and partnering with the Business. Use technical skills to process and analyse large amount of data with a desire to learn new packages and technologies in order to remain at the forefront of this fast moving field. Accurate and timely production of the monthly management accounts, ensuring they are produced on a true and fair basis. This will include posting appropriate journals (accruals, transfers) and looking for ways to improve the journal processes through faster data extraction and automation. Identify opportunities and areas for attention and help implement any improvements needed. Ensure accurate and timely data analysis is prepared to support the production of the Network Operations Management Accounts pack and Operation Performance Report. Actively participate in cross business reviews to compare unit cost data, understand the reasons for variances, cause and effect relationships. Document current business processes in order to define the nature of any hot-spots and work with the business to resolve these and deliver best in class processes, ensuring that the necessary controls are implemented as needed. Nature and Scope: You will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation. Working closely with various departments, your primary objective will be to support the team in providing financial insights and analysis to aid decision-making processes. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to understand their needs and provide financial guidance to drive strategic initiatives. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively. It is anticipated that you will undertake this role with a high degree of autonomy, referring to your line manager for guidance or decisions as appropriate. Whilst the role is based at Crawley, to fully engage with business activities, this role may be expected to attend operational reviews and meetings at other UKPN locations. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Part-qualified Accountant or someone looking to start a career in Accounting. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data in a way which non-financial personnel understand and can act upon. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and the wider business. Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment. A strong team player who is highly committed, enthusiastic and willing to go the extra-mile to provide support to their colleagues. Key Competencies: The successful candidate will be self-motivated & able to work under pressure. Ability to provide in-depth analysis of financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement. Support the team in providing actionable insights to enable strategic decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their financial needs and objectives. Assist the team in analysing costs and unit cost efficiency to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure accuracy and alignment with organisational goals. Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and complete projects as required, providing support to the team on special initiatives or requests. Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The ability to work flexibly throughout the year is essential. A current driving license, with access to a car is desirable. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of the organisation by providing strategic insights and support to various departments. If you are a motivated individual with a strong financial background and a passion for driving business performance, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. If in doubt, ask! We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We have a current opportunity for a Business Contracts Manager on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Studley. For further information about this position please apply. Salary up to 45,000 ( based on experience) + Bonus ( Hybrid role ) Our client operating in the logistics and supply chain industry with over 30 years experience in the fast -moving consumer goods sector are looking for a Business Contract Manager to join their team. Purpose of the role Reporting to the Managing Director you will manage a large team, maintain high quality relationships and develop business with existing customers to achieve growth expectations in terms of revenues and profit Key Responsibilities Manage a large and diverse team Implement Strategy with a clear vision Manage and control the implementation of contracts Identify commercial opportunities Participate in the development of the overall commercial strategy Analyse and create customer reports Key Skills needed 3 years minimum experience of managing a team Worked in a Customer Service or Business Contract Management role Have good analytical skills Experience/knowledge of the FCMG sector would be advantageous Excellent Microsoft Office skills
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
We have a current opportunity for a Business Contracts Manager on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Studley. For further information about this position please apply. Salary up to 45,000 ( based on experience) + Bonus ( Hybrid role ) Our client operating in the logistics and supply chain industry with over 30 years experience in the fast -moving consumer goods sector are looking for a Business Contract Manager to join their team. Purpose of the role Reporting to the Managing Director you will manage a large team, maintain high quality relationships and develop business with existing customers to achieve growth expectations in terms of revenues and profit Key Responsibilities Manage a large and diverse team Implement Strategy with a clear vision Manage and control the implementation of contracts Identify commercial opportunities Participate in the development of the overall commercial strategy Analyse and create customer reports Key Skills needed 3 years minimum experience of managing a team Worked in a Customer Service or Business Contract Management role Have good analytical skills Experience/knowledge of the FCMG sector would be advantageous Excellent Microsoft Office skills
V3 Recruitment are working in partnership with our client who are based in Gosport. We are looking for an experienced Customer Success Manager to join the successful team. Office based - Permanent Role - 40,000 - 47,000 per annum Overall Objective: The Customer Success Manager is responsible for ensuring the success and satisfaction specifically for our customer throughout their journey within the business. You will play a crucial role in building strong relationships with customer contacts, business sites, departments, and Geodis. Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Business Performance Director you will build and maintain a strong relationship with the customer acting as their primary point of contact for any inquiries, issues or escalations. By proactively engaging with all areas of the business to understand their goals, challenges and needs and to facilitate appropriate solutions and recommendations you will be a trusted face of CPG for the customer. To take responsibility for continuing to build and maintain strong relationships with the customer by proactively engaging internally with Geodis and our internal Customer Service team, Warehouses, IT departments and all other departments in overseeing and troubleshooting, projects, product launches, new customer onboarding, challenges, and meeting and exceeding needs, and provide appropriate support and solutions. Attending customer review meetings ensuring information is captured effectively and shared throughout the organisation as necessary including managing and leading presentations at meetings in person and online. Gather customer feedback, understand customer satisfaction, and act as the voice of the customer within the company. Stay up to date with product updates, industry trends, and best practices to effectively support and advise. Analyse customer data, KPI's, PI's and reporting and usage patterns, and metrics to identify areas for improvement and provide insights internally and to customers for optimising their experience. Share feedback, and drive customer-centric initiatives working closely with cross-functional teams such as CST, our warehouses, Geodis, IT, Quality, and marketing to align on customer needs. Identify opportunities on new project requirements internally, raise change requests (CRF's) and scope documents etc as new requirements and issues arise.Core skills: Commercial awareness and understanding the impact on the business and potential revenue. Customer focused with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and ensuring their success. Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills to establish rapport and trust with customers and colleagues. Managing client expectations and alleviating areas of concern. Ability to motivate individuals within other departments as necessary to deliver objectives/requirements within agreed timescales. Strong communication skills both verbal and written to effectively engage with customers and internal stakeholders at all levels. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to understand and analyse customer needs, identify bottle necks and solutions, and navigate complex situations to drive customer success. Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast paced and changing environment, multitask and prioritise effectively. Proven results orientated track record of meeting and exceeding customers' expectations and satisfaction goals. Understanding of the business and industry dynamics to provide strategic guidance and support to customers. Technical proficiency to track customer interactions, plan projects, create scope documents and report on data and metrics. Able to be a credible representative of the company with the in-depth knowledge of both the market and company. Good level of meeting literacy including Microsoft teams and any virtual meeting platform. Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely to individuals, adapting communication style, amount and format based upon the level of seniority and/or understanding of the audience. Including online and in person meetings with the customer and our warehousing teams as required. Highly organised and able to manage the varying tasks with excellent attention to detail. To be a team player who is flexible with the ability for maintaining focus on achieving the required objectives and to show resilience and take personal accountability. Good level of IT literacy, Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook), SAP. Ability to learn different IT packages as required including bespoke inhouse systems. Qualifications and experience Higher education award in business, marketing, or a related field. Additional certifications or coursework in customer success management is a plus. 2-5 years of experience in customer success, account management, or a related customer-facing role.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
V3 Recruitment are working in partnership with our client who are based in Gosport. We are looking for an experienced Customer Success Manager to join the successful team. Office based - Permanent Role - 40,000 - 47,000 per annum Overall Objective: The Customer Success Manager is responsible for ensuring the success and satisfaction specifically for our customer throughout their journey within the business. You will play a crucial role in building strong relationships with customer contacts, business sites, departments, and Geodis. Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Business Performance Director you will build and maintain a strong relationship with the customer acting as their primary point of contact for any inquiries, issues or escalations. By proactively engaging with all areas of the business to understand their goals, challenges and needs and to facilitate appropriate solutions and recommendations you will be a trusted face of CPG for the customer. To take responsibility for continuing to build and maintain strong relationships with the customer by proactively engaging internally with Geodis and our internal Customer Service team, Warehouses, IT departments and all other departments in overseeing and troubleshooting, projects, product launches, new customer onboarding, challenges, and meeting and exceeding needs, and provide appropriate support and solutions. Attending customer review meetings ensuring information is captured effectively and shared throughout the organisation as necessary including managing and leading presentations at meetings in person and online. Gather customer feedback, understand customer satisfaction, and act as the voice of the customer within the company. Stay up to date with product updates, industry trends, and best practices to effectively support and advise. Analyse customer data, KPI's, PI's and reporting and usage patterns, and metrics to identify areas for improvement and provide insights internally and to customers for optimising their experience. Share feedback, and drive customer-centric initiatives working closely with cross-functional teams such as CST, our warehouses, Geodis, IT, Quality, and marketing to align on customer needs. Identify opportunities on new project requirements internally, raise change requests (CRF's) and scope documents etc as new requirements and issues arise.Core skills: Commercial awareness and understanding the impact on the business and potential revenue. Customer focused with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and ensuring their success. Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills to establish rapport and trust with customers and colleagues. Managing client expectations and alleviating areas of concern. Ability to motivate individuals within other departments as necessary to deliver objectives/requirements within agreed timescales. Strong communication skills both verbal and written to effectively engage with customers and internal stakeholders at all levels. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to understand and analyse customer needs, identify bottle necks and solutions, and navigate complex situations to drive customer success. Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast paced and changing environment, multitask and prioritise effectively. Proven results orientated track record of meeting and exceeding customers' expectations and satisfaction goals. Understanding of the business and industry dynamics to provide strategic guidance and support to customers. Technical proficiency to track customer interactions, plan projects, create scope documents and report on data and metrics. Able to be a credible representative of the company with the in-depth knowledge of both the market and company. Good level of meeting literacy including Microsoft teams and any virtual meeting platform. Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely to individuals, adapting communication style, amount and format based upon the level of seniority and/or understanding of the audience. Including online and in person meetings with the customer and our warehousing teams as required. Highly organised and able to manage the varying tasks with excellent attention to detail. To be a team player who is flexible with the ability for maintaining focus on achieving the required objectives and to show resilience and take personal accountability. Good level of IT literacy, Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook), SAP. Ability to learn different IT packages as required including bespoke inhouse systems. Qualifications and experience Higher education award in business, marketing, or a related field. Additional certifications or coursework in customer success management is a plus. 2-5 years of experience in customer success, account management, or a related customer-facing role.
My client is a large heavy industry manufacturer looking for a workshop Manager required in the West Lothian area of the Central belt of Scotland. The role will support the business in achieving business objectives in terms of asset reliability & maintainability, cost control, plant upgrades and improvements. The role is also responsible for helping drive improvements in productivity. RESPONSIBILITES OF THE POSITION To ensure all HSE standards are achieved by compliance with all company/local procedures/requirements, housekeeping, and safe working practices. Drive a positive safety culture, based on ownership and accountability. To support Operations Director in pursuing business objectives in terms of output, quality, and cost. To ensure delivery performance and TOC meets all targets daily utilising relevant tools and measures and initiating solutions to prevent/minimise failure. To ensure that agreed customer delivery times are achieved and that customers always receive a high standard of service. To schedule resources to meet production requirements and ensure the organisation of priorities to achieve the plan. To ensure that all operations are managed effectively. To deliver continuous improvement on quality, right first time and customer requirements through quality procedures and process control. Analyse and interpret data for problem resolution and improvement. To ensure all cost objectives are met through cost control and efficiency improvements. To drive and see through to completion spend reduction pipeline projects. To develop high performing teams, through training, leadership, and communication. Ensure team are motivated and engaged in all aspects of their areas and drive down their responsibilities/accountabilities. To participate, identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement activities throughout the area. To undertake any other duties specified by the Operations Director to fulfil the business needs. To carry out any other reasonable request by the management team. Key Area Responsibilities SAFETY - DELIVERY PERFORMANCE - QUALITY - SCRAP CONTROL - PEOPLE - HOUSEKEEPING - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS - MAINTENANCE - SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION - TEAM WORKING - COMMUNICATION - BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCES Team working - Actively encourages teamwork, sees things from a different view and discourages blame. Acknowledges other contributions and gives recognition. Business Awareness - Considers the commercial impact of daily actions and makes cost-effective decisions. Considers the wider implications of those decisions on related departments. Leadership - Capable of building an effective team. Involves all team members, gives advice, and help when required; provides stability and direction to others. Able to adapt a leadership style to suit different people and circumstances. Uses delegation as a tool for team members to achieve their objectives. Takes ownership of team and personal goals. Determined to achieve and exceed targets. Developing Others - Identifies potential within the teams, aims to ensure an appropriate stretch in people's responsibilities. Ensure individuals effectively go through the necessary training programmes to increase their skill and flexibility. Customer Focus - Strives to exceed customer expectations. Establishes partnerships with internal customers and follows through on customer issues. Quality Orientation - Champions quality. Continually seeks to improve quality standards. Provides the information, resources, and authority to enable the teams to achieve high quality standards. Change Management - Champions change. Grasps the opportunities that drive future business success. Help to create an environment of continuous improvement. Communication - Possesses a positive attitude and can adapt the communication style to suit different audiences. Values communication and puts time and effort into effective communication processes. Planning and Organising - Sets objectives at individual and team level. Balances the achievement of long and short-term goals. Manages own time effectively. Sets timescales and milestones and organises to meet them. Analytical Thinking - Applies a logical thought process to resolve problems. Analyses relationships amongst various parts of a problem or situation; breaks down a complex task into manageable parts systematically. Relationship Building - Uses coaching and counselling skills to motivate others. Builds relationships within your own teams and across departments. It is supportive and seen to be fair and just. Identifies conflict within a team and through advice and support is willing to resolve issues. Judgement - Applies sound judgement to make decisions in complex situations. Considers the longer-term implications of different options. Analyses risks. Weigh different aspects of the problem according to overall priorities to reach decisions. Knowledge and Experience Demonstrate several years' sound Manager achievement in a manufacturing environment and adherence to daily performance metrics as the norm Highly competent machine tool operator - preferably time served background or with in-depth experience of working within or supervising a machine shop Prior experience of leading a change transformation programme would be advantageous Financial management skills, good and demonstrable track record of financial awareness (operational cost control and budgeting) Good level IT skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Should be flexible, have drive and initiative and be able to work as part of a team. The ability to produce action plans and deliver against them Team player who can build and lead high performing teams through effective communication and to develop people to realise their full potential Be able to mix a hands-on approach with the ability to achieve targets through the effective guidance of the Forge deal candidates will have prior machining experience within a manufacturing environment. Preferably the successful candidate will have a background in a heavier type of industry or be able to show versatility in quickly absorbing the detail of new manufacturing operations with well-rounded experience. If you are a workshop manager looking for your next career move with this international company and interested in joining a highly driven team - please contact me on the below details to discuss your current situation confidentially and if the role might be of interest:- Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
My client is a large heavy industry manufacturer looking for a workshop Manager required in the West Lothian area of the Central belt of Scotland. The role will support the business in achieving business objectives in terms of asset reliability & maintainability, cost control, plant upgrades and improvements. The role is also responsible for helping drive improvements in productivity. RESPONSIBILITES OF THE POSITION To ensure all HSE standards are achieved by compliance with all company/local procedures/requirements, housekeeping, and safe working practices. Drive a positive safety culture, based on ownership and accountability. To support Operations Director in pursuing business objectives in terms of output, quality, and cost. To ensure delivery performance and TOC meets all targets daily utilising relevant tools and measures and initiating solutions to prevent/minimise failure. To ensure that agreed customer delivery times are achieved and that customers always receive a high standard of service. To schedule resources to meet production requirements and ensure the organisation of priorities to achieve the plan. To ensure that all operations are managed effectively. To deliver continuous improvement on quality, right first time and customer requirements through quality procedures and process control. Analyse and interpret data for problem resolution and improvement. To ensure all cost objectives are met through cost control and efficiency improvements. To drive and see through to completion spend reduction pipeline projects. To develop high performing teams, through training, leadership, and communication. Ensure team are motivated and engaged in all aspects of their areas and drive down their responsibilities/accountabilities. To participate, identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement activities throughout the area. To undertake any other duties specified by the Operations Director to fulfil the business needs. To carry out any other reasonable request by the management team. Key Area Responsibilities SAFETY - DELIVERY PERFORMANCE - QUALITY - SCRAP CONTROL - PEOPLE - HOUSEKEEPING - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS - MAINTENANCE - SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION - TEAM WORKING - COMMUNICATION - BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCES Team working - Actively encourages teamwork, sees things from a different view and discourages blame. Acknowledges other contributions and gives recognition. Business Awareness - Considers the commercial impact of daily actions and makes cost-effective decisions. Considers the wider implications of those decisions on related departments. Leadership - Capable of building an effective team. Involves all team members, gives advice, and help when required; provides stability and direction to others. Able to adapt a leadership style to suit different people and circumstances. Uses delegation as a tool for team members to achieve their objectives. Takes ownership of team and personal goals. Determined to achieve and exceed targets. Developing Others - Identifies potential within the teams, aims to ensure an appropriate stretch in people's responsibilities. Ensure individuals effectively go through the necessary training programmes to increase their skill and flexibility. Customer Focus - Strives to exceed customer expectations. Establishes partnerships with internal customers and follows through on customer issues. Quality Orientation - Champions quality. Continually seeks to improve quality standards. Provides the information, resources, and authority to enable the teams to achieve high quality standards. Change Management - Champions change. Grasps the opportunities that drive future business success. Help to create an environment of continuous improvement. Communication - Possesses a positive attitude and can adapt the communication style to suit different audiences. Values communication and puts time and effort into effective communication processes. Planning and Organising - Sets objectives at individual and team level. Balances the achievement of long and short-term goals. Manages own time effectively. Sets timescales and milestones and organises to meet them. Analytical Thinking - Applies a logical thought process to resolve problems. Analyses relationships amongst various parts of a problem or situation; breaks down a complex task into manageable parts systematically. Relationship Building - Uses coaching and counselling skills to motivate others. Builds relationships within your own teams and across departments. It is supportive and seen to be fair and just. Identifies conflict within a team and through advice and support is willing to resolve issues. Judgement - Applies sound judgement to make decisions in complex situations. Considers the longer-term implications of different options. Analyses risks. Weigh different aspects of the problem according to overall priorities to reach decisions. Knowledge and Experience Demonstrate several years' sound Manager achievement in a manufacturing environment and adherence to daily performance metrics as the norm Highly competent machine tool operator - preferably time served background or with in-depth experience of working within or supervising a machine shop Prior experience of leading a change transformation programme would be advantageous Financial management skills, good and demonstrable track record of financial awareness (operational cost control and budgeting) Good level IT skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Should be flexible, have drive and initiative and be able to work as part of a team. The ability to produce action plans and deliver against them Team player who can build and lead high performing teams through effective communication and to develop people to realise their full potential Be able to mix a hands-on approach with the ability to achieve targets through the effective guidance of the Forge deal candidates will have prior machining experience within a manufacturing environment. Preferably the successful candidate will have a background in a heavier type of industry or be able to show versatility in quickly absorbing the detail of new manufacturing operations with well-rounded experience. If you are a workshop manager looking for your next career move with this international company and interested in joining a highly driven team - please contact me on the below details to discuss your current situation confidentially and if the role might be of interest:- Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)