Pinewood.AI is looking for an Associate Product Manager to join our Product Team, focusing on our Accounting, Taxation, and Payments products. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in accounting and regulatory concepts who is keen to grow their product management career within a high-performing SaaS product environment. You'll work closely with experienced Product Managers and cross-functional teams to define, shape, and deliver product enhancements that drive real value for our customers. Supporting the development and optimisation of compliant, secure, and intuitive accounting and payment solutions, you'll help translate complex financial, taxation, and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable product outcomes. You'll contribute to roadmap development, own defined customer problem areas, and help ensure features are delivered with measurable impact. This is a hands on role spanning the full product lifecycle, from discovery and research through to delivery, release, and value tracking. You'll collaborate closely with Architects, Developers, Project Delivery Managers, Finance, Compliance, and Account Managers, with occasional travel to meet customers and partners in the UK and internationally. Key Responsibilities Support the definition and execution of product strategy for accounting, taxation, and payment solutions within the Pinewood.AI platform. Collaborate closely with Product Managers to shape product enhancements aligned with business goals, customer needs, and regulatory requirements. Own and develop expertise in defined problem spaces and user segments, particularly within financial and accounting workflows. Translate customer feedback, market insight, and regulatory change into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements. Conduct user interviews, surveys, and research to validate problems, identify gaps, and inform product decisions. Contribute to roadmap development and backlog prioritisation, defining clear outcomes and success measures. Use financial data, product metrics, customer feedback, and KPIs to support prioritisation and data driven decision making. Work with engineering, finance, operations, and compliance teams to ensure smooth delivery while balancing speed, quality, and risk. Ensure products align with accounting principles, tax regulations, and payment security standards across relevant markets. Support audits, risk management activities, and regulatory reviews in collaboration with legal and compliance teams. Help manage the full product lifecycle, from discovery and design through to release and value measurement. Support communication of product progress, delivery plans, and feature benefits across the business and with external partners. Drive continuous improvement by incorporating insight from users, stakeholders, and live product performance. Requirements Background in taxation, accounting, finance, or a related field, with a strong understanding of core accounting and regulatory concepts. Experience working as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Associate Product Manager, or in a similar role within a SaaS or software delivery environment. Experience working on financial, accounting, taxation, or payment related products. Strong understanding of accounting systems and professional user workflows. Proven experience reviewing legislation, tax rules, accounting standards, or regulatory guidance and translating these into practical requirements. Familiarity with Agile delivery methods and tools such as Scrum, Jira, or similar. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial and regulatory content for both technical and non technical audiences. Knowledge of payment gateways, multi currency taxation or transaction handling, and ledger systems. Understanding of compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, IFRS, GAAP, or SOX. Experience working with financial data analysis, reporting, and performance metrics. Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Bonus scheme Share scheme Hybrid working 25 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays 4x life assurance Enhanced family friendly leave - 5 months' full pay for maternity or adoption, plus 2 weeks' fully paid paternity/adoption leave and an extra 2 weeks to use as paid annual leave within 24 months of birth or adoption Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free, confidential 24/7 support for you and your immediate family (including counselling, legal & financial advice, and wellbeing resources) Ongoing training & professional development Free onsite gym (Birmingham) Cycle to Work scheme - save up to 40% on bikes and accessories through salary sacrifice Eyecare vouchers - free eye test and contribution towards prescription glasses Regular social events Employee recognition and awards Why Join Us? At Pinewood.AI, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive product team building software that automotive retailers rely on every day. You'll work alongside experienced Product Managers, gaining hands on exposure to modern product discovery, delivery, and decision making practices. This role offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in complex financial and regulatory domains while building a strong foundation in product management. As Pinewood.AI continues to grow, you'll have a clear pathway to expand your skills, responsibilities, and impact within a growing, innovative technology business. About Us Our story began more than 20 years ago, but right from the start, it has been rooted in the specific needs of the automotive industry. As automotive professionals as well as technologists, we wanted to build practical technology solutions that were designed around how automotive businesses work, recognising what makes them different. Pinewood.AI is an unparalleled Automotive Intelligence Platform that enables automotive retail customers and OEMs to drive growth and profitability throughout every aspect of their business. Pinewood's cloud based secure end to end ecosystem unlocks the value of every customer. Our vision is to be the full service technology partner that helps automotive retailers and OEMs run more efficiently and increase revenue by making better commercial and business decisions more easily.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Pinewood.AI is looking for an Associate Product Manager to join our Product Team, focusing on our Accounting, Taxation, and Payments products. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in accounting and regulatory concepts who is keen to grow their product management career within a high-performing SaaS product environment. You'll work closely with experienced Product Managers and cross-functional teams to define, shape, and deliver product enhancements that drive real value for our customers. Supporting the development and optimisation of compliant, secure, and intuitive accounting and payment solutions, you'll help translate complex financial, taxation, and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable product outcomes. You'll contribute to roadmap development, own defined customer problem areas, and help ensure features are delivered with measurable impact. This is a hands on role spanning the full product lifecycle, from discovery and research through to delivery, release, and value tracking. You'll collaborate closely with Architects, Developers, Project Delivery Managers, Finance, Compliance, and Account Managers, with occasional travel to meet customers and partners in the UK and internationally. Key Responsibilities Support the definition and execution of product strategy for accounting, taxation, and payment solutions within the Pinewood.AI platform. Collaborate closely with Product Managers to shape product enhancements aligned with business goals, customer needs, and regulatory requirements. Own and develop expertise in defined problem spaces and user segments, particularly within financial and accounting workflows. Translate customer feedback, market insight, and regulatory change into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements. Conduct user interviews, surveys, and research to validate problems, identify gaps, and inform product decisions. Contribute to roadmap development and backlog prioritisation, defining clear outcomes and success measures. Use financial data, product metrics, customer feedback, and KPIs to support prioritisation and data driven decision making. Work with engineering, finance, operations, and compliance teams to ensure smooth delivery while balancing speed, quality, and risk. Ensure products align with accounting principles, tax regulations, and payment security standards across relevant markets. Support audits, risk management activities, and regulatory reviews in collaboration with legal and compliance teams. Help manage the full product lifecycle, from discovery and design through to release and value measurement. Support communication of product progress, delivery plans, and feature benefits across the business and with external partners. Drive continuous improvement by incorporating insight from users, stakeholders, and live product performance. Requirements Background in taxation, accounting, finance, or a related field, with a strong understanding of core accounting and regulatory concepts. Experience working as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Associate Product Manager, or in a similar role within a SaaS or software delivery environment. Experience working on financial, accounting, taxation, or payment related products. Strong understanding of accounting systems and professional user workflows. Proven experience reviewing legislation, tax rules, accounting standards, or regulatory guidance and translating these into practical requirements. Familiarity with Agile delivery methods and tools such as Scrum, Jira, or similar. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial and regulatory content for both technical and non technical audiences. Knowledge of payment gateways, multi currency taxation or transaction handling, and ledger systems. Understanding of compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, IFRS, GAAP, or SOX. Experience working with financial data analysis, reporting, and performance metrics. Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Bonus scheme Share scheme Hybrid working 25 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays 4x life assurance Enhanced family friendly leave - 5 months' full pay for maternity or adoption, plus 2 weeks' fully paid paternity/adoption leave and an extra 2 weeks to use as paid annual leave within 24 months of birth or adoption Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free, confidential 24/7 support for you and your immediate family (including counselling, legal & financial advice, and wellbeing resources) Ongoing training & professional development Free onsite gym (Birmingham) Cycle to Work scheme - save up to 40% on bikes and accessories through salary sacrifice Eyecare vouchers - free eye test and contribution towards prescription glasses Regular social events Employee recognition and awards Why Join Us? At Pinewood.AI, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive product team building software that automotive retailers rely on every day. You'll work alongside experienced Product Managers, gaining hands on exposure to modern product discovery, delivery, and decision making practices. This role offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in complex financial and regulatory domains while building a strong foundation in product management. As Pinewood.AI continues to grow, you'll have a clear pathway to expand your skills, responsibilities, and impact within a growing, innovative technology business. About Us Our story began more than 20 years ago, but right from the start, it has been rooted in the specific needs of the automotive industry. As automotive professionals as well as technologists, we wanted to build practical technology solutions that were designed around how automotive businesses work, recognising what makes them different. Pinewood.AI is an unparalleled Automotive Intelligence Platform that enables automotive retail customers and OEMs to drive growth and profitability throughout every aspect of their business. Pinewood's cloud based secure end to end ecosystem unlocks the value of every customer. Our vision is to be the full service technology partner that helps automotive retailers and OEMs run more efficiently and increase revenue by making better commercial and business decisions more easily.
At Cleo, we're not just building another fintech app. We're embarking on a mission to fundamentally change humanity's relationship with money. Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of background or income, has access to a hyper-intelligent financial advisor in their pocket. That's the future we're creating. Cleo is a rare success story: a profitable, fast-growing unicorn with over $200 million in ARR and growing over 2x year-over-year. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to join a team of brilliant, driven individuals who are passionate about making a real difference. We have an exceptionally high bar for talent, seeking individuals who are not only at the top of their field but also embody our culture of collaboration and positive impact. If you're driven by complex challenges that push your expertise, the chance to shape something truly transformative, and the potential to share in Cleo's success as we scale, while growing alongside a company that's scaling fast, this might be your perfect fit. We're hiring a Head of Pricing & Packaging to own how our subscription offering and monetisation strategy can evolve: how features are bundled, priced, and positioned to drive sustainable growth in paid subscribers and revenue. This is a highly commercial and analytical role. You will translate insight, data, and business strategy into tangible subscription propositions that users understand, value, and pay for. You'll be hands-on in the data while also setting the long-term direction for how our monetisation strategy and proposition function evolves. Key Responsibilities Own Pricing & Packaging Strategy: Lead the end-to-end strategy for subscription pricing and tier packaging, ensuring our subscription offering is competitive, distinctive, and commercially sound across markets Define how existing and new features are bundled into clear, differentiated subscription tiers Stay on top of cross-company product roadmap to optimise our monetisation and subscription model. Decision making and Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with Product, Commercial, Lending, and Analytics to scope, prioritise, and run pricing and packaging experiments Work with Commercial, Marketing, and Compliance teams to ensure propositions are clear, coherent, compliant, and scalable Translate experiment results into clear go / no-go decisions by truly understanding short and long-term impact Build feature-level P&Ls and business cases to assess ROI and trade-offs together with our commercial team Analyse conversion, retention, ARPU, and LTV to inform pricing and bundling decisions Independently run analysis using Excel / spreadsheets (hands-on expected) Partner with Commercial and Finance and other pillars to align pricing strategy with forecasting, targets, and long-term revenue plans Translate Insight into Propositions: Work closely with User Research to understand perceived value, willingness-to-pay, and unmet needs. Run pricing and WTP research independently if needed. Partner with Product Analysts to synthesise behavioural data and performance insights Turn qualitative and quantitative insight into concrete pricing and packaging recommendations Build & Scale the Function: Hire and develop a team as our subscription strategy matures Define experimentation frameworks, decision principles, and commercial guardrails Act as the internal authority on subscription monetisation and proposition design What We're Looking For 6-10+ years of experience in pricing, packaging, monetisation, commercial strategy, revenue ops, or product marketing Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience analysing feature-level economics and track record of growing revenue Comfortable being hands-on in Excel - building models, scenarios, and business cases yourself Deep understanding of consumer subscription businesses Strong product sense and intuition for value proposition design Experience working inside or alongside product squads running experiments Confident influencing senior stakeholders Knowledge of the US financial market (consumer behaviour, regulation, pricing norms) preferred What do you get for all your hard work? A competitive compensation package (base + equity) with bi-annual reviews, aligned to our quarterly OKR planning cycles. You can view our public progression framework and salary bandings here: Work at one of the fastest-growing tech startups, backed by top VC firms, Balderton & EQT Ventures A clear progression plan. We want you to keep growing. That means trying new things, leading others, challenging the status quo and owning your impact. Always with our complete support. Flexibility. We can't fight for the world's financial health if we're not healthy ourselves. We work with everyone to make sure they have the balance they need to do their best work Work where you work best. We're a globally distributed team. If you live in London we have a hybrid approach, we'd love you to spend one day a week or more in our beautiful office. If you're outside of London, we'll encourage you to spend a couple of days with us a few times per year. And we'll cover your travel costs, naturally. Other Benefits Company-wide performance reviews every 6 months Generous pay increases for high-performing team members Equity top-ups for team members getting promoted 25 days annual leave a year + public holidays (+ an additional day for every year you spend at Cleo, up to 30 days) 6% employer-matched pension in the UK Private Medical Insurance via Vitality, dental cover, and life assurance Enhanced parental leave 1 month paid sabbatical after 4 years at Cleo Regular socials and activities, online and in-person We'll pay for your OpenAI subscription Online mental health support via Spill Workplace Nursery Scheme And many more! Welcoming Everyone We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. Download the Test Flight App access for people in the UK & Europe:If you are an iOS user, please use this link to sign up to ourTestFlightversion of the app, so you can have a play around with the functionality and features: By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information given by me in this application for employment and any additional documents attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact. I confirm I have disclosed if applicable any previous employment with Cleo AI. I accept that if any of the information given by me in this application is in any way false or incorrect, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment with Cleo AI may be terminated summarily or I may be dismissed. By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with Cleo AI's Candidate Privacy Notice
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
At Cleo, we're not just building another fintech app. We're embarking on a mission to fundamentally change humanity's relationship with money. Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of background or income, has access to a hyper-intelligent financial advisor in their pocket. That's the future we're creating. Cleo is a rare success story: a profitable, fast-growing unicorn with over $200 million in ARR and growing over 2x year-over-year. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to join a team of brilliant, driven individuals who are passionate about making a real difference. We have an exceptionally high bar for talent, seeking individuals who are not only at the top of their field but also embody our culture of collaboration and positive impact. If you're driven by complex challenges that push your expertise, the chance to shape something truly transformative, and the potential to share in Cleo's success as we scale, while growing alongside a company that's scaling fast, this might be your perfect fit. We're hiring a Head of Pricing & Packaging to own how our subscription offering and monetisation strategy can evolve: how features are bundled, priced, and positioned to drive sustainable growth in paid subscribers and revenue. This is a highly commercial and analytical role. You will translate insight, data, and business strategy into tangible subscription propositions that users understand, value, and pay for. You'll be hands-on in the data while also setting the long-term direction for how our monetisation strategy and proposition function evolves. Key Responsibilities Own Pricing & Packaging Strategy: Lead the end-to-end strategy for subscription pricing and tier packaging, ensuring our subscription offering is competitive, distinctive, and commercially sound across markets Define how existing and new features are bundled into clear, differentiated subscription tiers Stay on top of cross-company product roadmap to optimise our monetisation and subscription model. Decision making and Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with Product, Commercial, Lending, and Analytics to scope, prioritise, and run pricing and packaging experiments Work with Commercial, Marketing, and Compliance teams to ensure propositions are clear, coherent, compliant, and scalable Translate experiment results into clear go / no-go decisions by truly understanding short and long-term impact Build feature-level P&Ls and business cases to assess ROI and trade-offs together with our commercial team Analyse conversion, retention, ARPU, and LTV to inform pricing and bundling decisions Independently run analysis using Excel / spreadsheets (hands-on expected) Partner with Commercial and Finance and other pillars to align pricing strategy with forecasting, targets, and long-term revenue plans Translate Insight into Propositions: Work closely with User Research to understand perceived value, willingness-to-pay, and unmet needs. Run pricing and WTP research independently if needed. Partner with Product Analysts to synthesise behavioural data and performance insights Turn qualitative and quantitative insight into concrete pricing and packaging recommendations Build & Scale the Function: Hire and develop a team as our subscription strategy matures Define experimentation frameworks, decision principles, and commercial guardrails Act as the internal authority on subscription monetisation and proposition design What We're Looking For 6-10+ years of experience in pricing, packaging, monetisation, commercial strategy, revenue ops, or product marketing Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience analysing feature-level economics and track record of growing revenue Comfortable being hands-on in Excel - building models, scenarios, and business cases yourself Deep understanding of consumer subscription businesses Strong product sense and intuition for value proposition design Experience working inside or alongside product squads running experiments Confident influencing senior stakeholders Knowledge of the US financial market (consumer behaviour, regulation, pricing norms) preferred What do you get for all your hard work? A competitive compensation package (base + equity) with bi-annual reviews, aligned to our quarterly OKR planning cycles. You can view our public progression framework and salary bandings here: Work at one of the fastest-growing tech startups, backed by top VC firms, Balderton & EQT Ventures A clear progression plan. We want you to keep growing. That means trying new things, leading others, challenging the status quo and owning your impact. Always with our complete support. Flexibility. We can't fight for the world's financial health if we're not healthy ourselves. We work with everyone to make sure they have the balance they need to do their best work Work where you work best. We're a globally distributed team. If you live in London we have a hybrid approach, we'd love you to spend one day a week or more in our beautiful office. If you're outside of London, we'll encourage you to spend a couple of days with us a few times per year. And we'll cover your travel costs, naturally. Other Benefits Company-wide performance reviews every 6 months Generous pay increases for high-performing team members Equity top-ups for team members getting promoted 25 days annual leave a year + public holidays (+ an additional day for every year you spend at Cleo, up to 30 days) 6% employer-matched pension in the UK Private Medical Insurance via Vitality, dental cover, and life assurance Enhanced parental leave 1 month paid sabbatical after 4 years at Cleo Regular socials and activities, online and in-person We'll pay for your OpenAI subscription Online mental health support via Spill Workplace Nursery Scheme And many more! Welcoming Everyone We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. Download the Test Flight App access for people in the UK & Europe:If you are an iOS user, please use this link to sign up to ourTestFlightversion of the app, so you can have a play around with the functionality and features: By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information given by me in this application for employment and any additional documents attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact. I confirm I have disclosed if applicable any previous employment with Cleo AI. I accept that if any of the information given by me in this application is in any way false or incorrect, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment with Cleo AI may be terminated summarily or I may be dismissed. By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with Cleo AI's Candidate Privacy Notice
Join the UK's most recognised recruitment brand and be part of a team Epsom, that's been improving lives through work for over 60 years. At Reed, we partner with leading organisations across the UK and globally, helping people from all walks of life find their next career move. We're looking for ambitious, driven individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment, celebrate success, and want a career that rewards performance. Salary: 27,500 - 37,500 per annum + uncapped commission Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 from home) What's in it for you? Industry-leading training and clear career progression Access to our powerful, bespoke recruitment database Annual high achiever awards and exclusive trips Membership of our R1 Formula Reed club with private healthcare Paid sabbaticals to celebrate service milestones About the Role You'll join a high-performing team specialising in either Finance, HR, Marketing or Business Support recruitment for clients across the local market. This is a full 360 recruitment position, so you'll manage everything from business development to candidate placement. Key Responsibilities: Build strong relationships with clients and candidates through business development, networking, meetings and cold calling Source talent via job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and social media Conduct interviews, complete compliance checks, and manage offers Proactively fill temporary vacancies and deliver exceptional service Network locally to uncover new business opportunities What We're Looking For Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (client visits required) Proactive, sales-driven mindset with resilience and ambition Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach Confidence to develop new business and hit targets Ready to take the next step in your recruitment career? Apply today and start your journey with Reed.
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Join the UK's most recognised recruitment brand and be part of a team Epsom, that's been improving lives through work for over 60 years. At Reed, we partner with leading organisations across the UK and globally, helping people from all walks of life find their next career move. We're looking for ambitious, driven individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment, celebrate success, and want a career that rewards performance. Salary: 27,500 - 37,500 per annum + uncapped commission Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 from home) What's in it for you? Industry-leading training and clear career progression Access to our powerful, bespoke recruitment database Annual high achiever awards and exclusive trips Membership of our R1 Formula Reed club with private healthcare Paid sabbaticals to celebrate service milestones About the Role You'll join a high-performing team specialising in either Finance, HR, Marketing or Business Support recruitment for clients across the local market. This is a full 360 recruitment position, so you'll manage everything from business development to candidate placement. Key Responsibilities: Build strong relationships with clients and candidates through business development, networking, meetings and cold calling Source talent via job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and social media Conduct interviews, complete compliance checks, and manage offers Proactively fill temporary vacancies and deliver exceptional service Network locally to uncover new business opportunities What We're Looking For Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (client visits required) Proactive, sales-driven mindset with resilience and ambition Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach Confidence to develop new business and hit targets Ready to take the next step in your recruitment career? Apply today and start your journey with Reed.
Administrator Are you looking for a role that combines organisational skills with the opportunity to support a leading legal firm? As an Administrator, you will play a key part in ensuring smooth case management and supporting legal professionals to deliver excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a respected, innovative organisation that values precision and teamwork. Administrator Responsibilities This position will involve, but will not be limited to: Managing case files, filings, and post-filing documentation to ensure full compliance with industry standards and deadlines. Assisting patent fee earners with the preparation and submission of applications, supporting the timely registration process. Maintaining accurate records within document management systems, contributing to an efficient workflow. Handling correspondence with clients, IP offices, and external partners to facilitate smooth case progress. Supporting administrative functions related to intellectual property portfolios, including invoicing and follow-up actions. Contributing to process improvements, ensuring all activities meet quality standards and enhance operational efficiency. Administrator Rewards Competitive salary, depending on your experience and skills. Hybrid working model, with a minimum requirement of 2 days in the office per week. 26 days' annual holiday plus statutory holidays, providing work-life balance. Contributory pension scheme to support your future. Life assurance and access to private medical insurance (post 12 months). Permanent health insurance (post 12 months). Reimbursement of professional membership fees, supporting your career development. Regular social events, including summer and Christmas gatherings, fostering a friendly team environment. The Company Our client is a distinguished leader in itheir specialist area of law, recognised for shaping the future of innovation. Known for their collaborative culture, they prioritise excellence, integrity, and continuous growth. With a global outlook and a history of success, the firm offers a dynamic environment where your skills can flourish and your career can develop long-term. Administrator Experience Essentials Previous administrative or legal secretarial experience, ideally within an intellectual property or legal environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Outlook. Experience with document management systems (preferred but not essential). Knowledge of IP processes or experience working in a paperless environment. A proactive, detail-oriented approach complemented by organisational skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure, whether independently or within a team. Location This is a permanent role in West Oxford, suitable for candidates who can access the office regularly each week. The role involves a hybrid model, combining onsite work with remote days, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Action If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation as an Administrator, then please apply online today! We will review and respond to all applications promptly. Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn.
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Administrator Are you looking for a role that combines organisational skills with the opportunity to support a leading legal firm? As an Administrator, you will play a key part in ensuring smooth case management and supporting legal professionals to deliver excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a respected, innovative organisation that values precision and teamwork. Administrator Responsibilities This position will involve, but will not be limited to: Managing case files, filings, and post-filing documentation to ensure full compliance with industry standards and deadlines. Assisting patent fee earners with the preparation and submission of applications, supporting the timely registration process. Maintaining accurate records within document management systems, contributing to an efficient workflow. Handling correspondence with clients, IP offices, and external partners to facilitate smooth case progress. Supporting administrative functions related to intellectual property portfolios, including invoicing and follow-up actions. Contributing to process improvements, ensuring all activities meet quality standards and enhance operational efficiency. Administrator Rewards Competitive salary, depending on your experience and skills. Hybrid working model, with a minimum requirement of 2 days in the office per week. 26 days' annual holiday plus statutory holidays, providing work-life balance. Contributory pension scheme to support your future. Life assurance and access to private medical insurance (post 12 months). Permanent health insurance (post 12 months). Reimbursement of professional membership fees, supporting your career development. Regular social events, including summer and Christmas gatherings, fostering a friendly team environment. The Company Our client is a distinguished leader in itheir specialist area of law, recognised for shaping the future of innovation. Known for their collaborative culture, they prioritise excellence, integrity, and continuous growth. With a global outlook and a history of success, the firm offers a dynamic environment where your skills can flourish and your career can develop long-term. Administrator Experience Essentials Previous administrative or legal secretarial experience, ideally within an intellectual property or legal environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Outlook. Experience with document management systems (preferred but not essential). Knowledge of IP processes or experience working in a paperless environment. A proactive, detail-oriented approach complemented by organisational skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure, whether independently or within a team. Location This is a permanent role in West Oxford, suitable for candidates who can access the office regularly each week. The role involves a hybrid model, combining onsite work with remote days, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Action If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation as an Administrator, then please apply online today! We will review and respond to all applications promptly. Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn.
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Spalding, Lincolnshire
Assistant Director Finance Vacancy Type: Permanent / Full Time Hours Per Week: 37 Length of Contract: Permanent Salary Range: £86,641 £111,300 per annum Location: Boston, Spalding, Horncastle Application Deadline: 26 February 2026 Are you a strategic, forward thinking Senior Local Government Finance Leader looking for a role with genuine scale, influence and impact? Our client is seeking its next Assistant Director Finance (Deputy s151). As one of the largest and most established Partnerships of its kind, they operate seamlessly across three sovereign Councils. With Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) on the horizon, they are uniquely positioned ahead of the curve, mature in their shared arrangements, and well placed to shape the future of local government in Lincolnshire. This makes the role an exceptional platform for a senior finance professional ready to contribute to and influence major transformation at scale. Why This Role Stands Out The breadth of their Partnership, combined with their success in securing significant external funding, makes this a highly dynamic and complex finance environment. Working closely with our client s established shared s151 Officer, you will play a central role in: Leading Corporate Finance across all three Councils. Driving delivery of their Annual Delivery Plan and ambitious Transformation Plans. Shaping key strategic and financial decisions across multiple sovereign organisations. Strengthening financial governance and resilience through organisational change. Working collaboratively to ensure high quality financial services, robust performance, and effective operational delivery across the Partnership. Providing financial leadership and challenge that supports innovation, growth, and transformation. This is a rare opportunity to operate in a senior leadership role with both strategic reach and meaningful impact on local communities. The role requires regular attendance at Council and Cabinet meetings across all three Councils, including some evening commitments. About You Our client is seeking an engaging, collaborative and credible Senior Leader who brings: A strong track record in local government finance, backed by extensive technical accounting and financial management expertise. The ability to influence and build relationships across Members, Officers, colleagues, partners, and external stakeholders at regional and national level. A forward looking, solutions focused mindset with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. Proven leadership capability and the confidence to represent the Councils at a senior level. A passion for delivering positive outcomes for the people and businesses across South and East Lincolnshire. If you thrive in a complex, evolving environment and want a senior role where you can shape the future of local government across multiple Councils, they would love to hear from you. Benefits Our client offers excellent terms and conditions of employment including: Annual leave commencing at 30 days and rising to 33 days after 10 years of service. Agile and Hybrid working. Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme. Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts. Private Medical Insurance. Cycle to Work Schemes. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life. To apply, you will need to submit your CV along with a supporting statement (no more than two pages) by the application deadline Thursday, 26th of February. This position is a shared role within the Partnership and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating Partnership Councils. This is a politically restricted post. About Our Client The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. They are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually / in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role they do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Assistant Director Finance Vacancy Type: Permanent / Full Time Hours Per Week: 37 Length of Contract: Permanent Salary Range: £86,641 £111,300 per annum Location: Boston, Spalding, Horncastle Application Deadline: 26 February 2026 Are you a strategic, forward thinking Senior Local Government Finance Leader looking for a role with genuine scale, influence and impact? Our client is seeking its next Assistant Director Finance (Deputy s151). As one of the largest and most established Partnerships of its kind, they operate seamlessly across three sovereign Councils. With Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) on the horizon, they are uniquely positioned ahead of the curve, mature in their shared arrangements, and well placed to shape the future of local government in Lincolnshire. This makes the role an exceptional platform for a senior finance professional ready to contribute to and influence major transformation at scale. Why This Role Stands Out The breadth of their Partnership, combined with their success in securing significant external funding, makes this a highly dynamic and complex finance environment. Working closely with our client s established shared s151 Officer, you will play a central role in: Leading Corporate Finance across all three Councils. Driving delivery of their Annual Delivery Plan and ambitious Transformation Plans. Shaping key strategic and financial decisions across multiple sovereign organisations. Strengthening financial governance and resilience through organisational change. Working collaboratively to ensure high quality financial services, robust performance, and effective operational delivery across the Partnership. Providing financial leadership and challenge that supports innovation, growth, and transformation. This is a rare opportunity to operate in a senior leadership role with both strategic reach and meaningful impact on local communities. The role requires regular attendance at Council and Cabinet meetings across all three Councils, including some evening commitments. About You Our client is seeking an engaging, collaborative and credible Senior Leader who brings: A strong track record in local government finance, backed by extensive technical accounting and financial management expertise. The ability to influence and build relationships across Members, Officers, colleagues, partners, and external stakeholders at regional and national level. A forward looking, solutions focused mindset with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. Proven leadership capability and the confidence to represent the Councils at a senior level. A passion for delivering positive outcomes for the people and businesses across South and East Lincolnshire. If you thrive in a complex, evolving environment and want a senior role where you can shape the future of local government across multiple Councils, they would love to hear from you. Benefits Our client offers excellent terms and conditions of employment including: Annual leave commencing at 30 days and rising to 33 days after 10 years of service. Agile and Hybrid working. Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme. Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts. Private Medical Insurance. Cycle to Work Schemes. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life. To apply, you will need to submit your CV along with a supporting statement (no more than two pages) by the application deadline Thursday, 26th of February. This position is a shared role within the Partnership and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating Partnership Councils. This is a politically restricted post. About Our Client The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. They are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually / in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role they do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Real Estate Lawyer (5+ PQE) Thames Valley - Top-Tier, Award-Winning Law Firm Are you an ambitious Real Estate Lawyer ready to elevate your career within one of the Thames Valley's most prestigious and top-tier law firms? I'm partnering with a market-leading practice renowned for exceptional client service, an enviable commercial property offering, and an empowering, people-first culture. This is a rare opportunity to join a firm that consistently competes with City practices while offering the balance, flexibility, and lifestyle of a regional heavyweight. The Role You'll be joining a high-calibre Commercial Property team acting for an impressive portfolio of blue-chip clients, major developers, investors, lenders, and high-growth businesses. The work is complex, stimulating, and varied, and you'll be a key contributor to some of the region's most significant and high-value real estate projects. Your work will include: Advising on the full spectrum of commercial property transactions Managing substantial property portfolios Granting, renewing, and transferring commercial leases Handling applications for consent to assignment, underletting, and alterations Leading acquisitions and disposals of all commercial property types Advising on options, conditional contracts, pre-emption agreements and promotion agreements Managing the property elements of corporate asset and share sales/acquisitions Working on secured lending matters, including development finance, site assembly, and disposals of completed units Alongside managing your own portfolio of clients and transactions, you'll play a key role in supporting the development of junior lawyers and driving the team's continued success. About You You'll be an accomplished Real Estate Lawyer with: 5+ years' PQE gained at a reputable commercial property practice A proactive, commercially astute mindset The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment A collaborative, team-focused approach and the ability to build trusted client relationships Strong client-facing, networking, and business development skills Excellent communication, analytical, negotiation, and presentation abilities This role is ideal for someone who wants to work with top-tier clients, handle premium-quality work, and play a visible role within a leading real estate practice. Why Join This Firm? A genuinely top-tier real estate practice with a stellar reputation Access to high-value, complex, and strategically significant work A supportive, forward-thinking culture where lawyers thrive Clear, structured progression and genuine long-term career prospects Hybrid working, excellent benefits, and a strong commitment to work/life balance If you're looking to make a bold, exciting career move within a firm that leads the market and invests heavily in its people, this opportunity stands out from the rest. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Real Estate Lawyer (5+ PQE) Thames Valley - Top-Tier, Award-Winning Law Firm Are you an ambitious Real Estate Lawyer ready to elevate your career within one of the Thames Valley's most prestigious and top-tier law firms? I'm partnering with a market-leading practice renowned for exceptional client service, an enviable commercial property offering, and an empowering, people-first culture. This is a rare opportunity to join a firm that consistently competes with City practices while offering the balance, flexibility, and lifestyle of a regional heavyweight. The Role You'll be joining a high-calibre Commercial Property team acting for an impressive portfolio of blue-chip clients, major developers, investors, lenders, and high-growth businesses. The work is complex, stimulating, and varied, and you'll be a key contributor to some of the region's most significant and high-value real estate projects. Your work will include: Advising on the full spectrum of commercial property transactions Managing substantial property portfolios Granting, renewing, and transferring commercial leases Handling applications for consent to assignment, underletting, and alterations Leading acquisitions and disposals of all commercial property types Advising on options, conditional contracts, pre-emption agreements and promotion agreements Managing the property elements of corporate asset and share sales/acquisitions Working on secured lending matters, including development finance, site assembly, and disposals of completed units Alongside managing your own portfolio of clients and transactions, you'll play a key role in supporting the development of junior lawyers and driving the team's continued success. About You You'll be an accomplished Real Estate Lawyer with: 5+ years' PQE gained at a reputable commercial property practice A proactive, commercially astute mindset The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment A collaborative, team-focused approach and the ability to build trusted client relationships Strong client-facing, networking, and business development skills Excellent communication, analytical, negotiation, and presentation abilities This role is ideal for someone who wants to work with top-tier clients, handle premium-quality work, and play a visible role within a leading real estate practice. Why Join This Firm? A genuinely top-tier real estate practice with a stellar reputation Access to high-value, complex, and strategically significant work A supportive, forward-thinking culture where lawyers thrive Clear, structured progression and genuine long-term career prospects Hybrid working, excellent benefits, and a strong commitment to work/life balance If you're looking to make a bold, exciting career move within a firm that leads the market and invests heavily in its people, this opportunity stands out from the rest. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
We are partnering with a market leading digital travel company in their search for a Finance Analyst within their Financial Planning & Analysis team. This role is based in Manchester, and will run for 3 months initially, offering hybrid working (1 day per week in the office) and a day rate of up to 358 per day via umbrella (or PAYE equivalent) for the right candidate. As the Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for: Creating variance analysis comparing performance of KPIs with agreed targets and budgets Support business decision making through exploring business questions using data analysis and visualisation Support the business by providing information and insight into past, current and potential future trading activities, highlighting opportunities and risks to improve business performance Support on rebates analysis - tracking performance, producing reconciliations, reporting to finance, producing scenario analysis to assist with profitability decisions Build & maintain regular reporting Develop efficient, automated reporting as requested by the business on an ad hoc basis Maintain key reports, metrics and workflows running within their scope Support the business planning processes by forecasting the relevant KPI performance Support on commercially focused projects, providing relevant insights, reporting and financial impact information This role could be right for you if you have: 1-2 years of data processing experience (SQL, Hadoop, Excel etc.) 2+ years experience within a financial analyst role for a large organisation Commercial experience using data visualisation skills (Power BI, Tableau, Excel etc.) Ability to effectively develop strong stakeholder relationships at all levels of the business Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
Feb 12, 2026
Seasonal
We are partnering with a market leading digital travel company in their search for a Finance Analyst within their Financial Planning & Analysis team. This role is based in Manchester, and will run for 3 months initially, offering hybrid working (1 day per week in the office) and a day rate of up to 358 per day via umbrella (or PAYE equivalent) for the right candidate. As the Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for: Creating variance analysis comparing performance of KPIs with agreed targets and budgets Support business decision making through exploring business questions using data analysis and visualisation Support the business by providing information and insight into past, current and potential future trading activities, highlighting opportunities and risks to improve business performance Support on rebates analysis - tracking performance, producing reconciliations, reporting to finance, producing scenario analysis to assist with profitability decisions Build & maintain regular reporting Develop efficient, automated reporting as requested by the business on an ad hoc basis Maintain key reports, metrics and workflows running within their scope Support the business planning processes by forecasting the relevant KPI performance Support on commercially focused projects, providing relevant insights, reporting and financial impact information This role could be right for you if you have: 1-2 years of data processing experience (SQL, Hadoop, Excel etc.) 2+ years experience within a financial analyst role for a large organisation Commercial experience using data visualisation skills (Power BI, Tableau, Excel etc.) Ability to effectively develop strong stakeholder relationships at all levels of the business Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
Head of Estates Zachary Daniels is partnering on a confidential basis with a high growth UK retailer to appoint a Head of Estates. This is a senior leadership opportunity with responsibility for Facilities Management, Construction and Store Design across a sizeable and expanding UK store estate. Reporting into the Property Director, the Head of Estates will play a pivotal role in delivering the business's store growth strategy while ensuring the existing estate operates efficiently, safely and in line with brand standards. This is a hybrid role and candidates can be based across the UK. The Role This Head of Estates position has full accountability for the end to end estates function, balancing strategic planning with hands on delivery in a fast paced retail environment. Key responsibilities include: Ownership of the UK estate across facilities management, construction and store design Leading new store openings, refits and refurbishments at pace Developing and executing estates strategy aligned to business growth Ensuring consistency of brand, layout and customer experience across a small-box format Managing contractors, consultants and supplier partners Ensuring compliance with all statutory, health & safety and regulatory requirements Driving cost control, value engineering and continuous improvement Acting as a senior stakeholder across Operations, Finance and Property Candidate Profile This opportunity is best suited to candidates from small-box retail, convenience, QSR or hospitality backgrounds, where speed of execution and commercial decision making are critical. The successful Head of Estates will demonstrate: Senior-level estates or property leadership experience within small box retail or hospitality Strong technical background across FM, construction and store design Proven delivery of rapid store expansion or transformation programmes A pragmatic, hands-on leadership style with strategic capability Strong commercial awareness and supplier management skills Ability to work at pace in a high-growth, evolving business Package The Head of Estates role offers a competitive senior package including: Six-figure basic salary ( 110,000- 130,000) Car allowance Bonus Comprehensive benefits package BBBH35203
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Head of Estates Zachary Daniels is partnering on a confidential basis with a high growth UK retailer to appoint a Head of Estates. This is a senior leadership opportunity with responsibility for Facilities Management, Construction and Store Design across a sizeable and expanding UK store estate. Reporting into the Property Director, the Head of Estates will play a pivotal role in delivering the business's store growth strategy while ensuring the existing estate operates efficiently, safely and in line with brand standards. This is a hybrid role and candidates can be based across the UK. The Role This Head of Estates position has full accountability for the end to end estates function, balancing strategic planning with hands on delivery in a fast paced retail environment. Key responsibilities include: Ownership of the UK estate across facilities management, construction and store design Leading new store openings, refits and refurbishments at pace Developing and executing estates strategy aligned to business growth Ensuring consistency of brand, layout and customer experience across a small-box format Managing contractors, consultants and supplier partners Ensuring compliance with all statutory, health & safety and regulatory requirements Driving cost control, value engineering and continuous improvement Acting as a senior stakeholder across Operations, Finance and Property Candidate Profile This opportunity is best suited to candidates from small-box retail, convenience, QSR or hospitality backgrounds, where speed of execution and commercial decision making are critical. The successful Head of Estates will demonstrate: Senior-level estates or property leadership experience within small box retail or hospitality Strong technical background across FM, construction and store design Proven delivery of rapid store expansion or transformation programmes A pragmatic, hands-on leadership style with strategic capability Strong commercial awareness and supplier management skills Ability to work at pace in a high-growth, evolving business Package The Head of Estates role offers a competitive senior package including: Six-figure basic salary ( 110,000- 130,000) Car allowance Bonus Comprehensive benefits package BBBH35203
# Interim Head of Business Development Job IntroductionTogether we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you'll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support. The Role As Interim Head of Business Development, you will provide strategic leadership and hands-on delivery to stabilise and strengthen the Trust's business development approach. You will lead the end-to-end opportunity pipeline - from market intelligence and commissioner engagement through to bid development, governance and mobilisation handover - ensuring opportunities are aligned to strategy, deliver strong outcomes, and are financially viable. Hours: 37.5 Hours Contract : 1 year fixed term contract Salary: £48,022.00 Location: Cheadle, Stockport Responsibilities include but are not exhaustive Provide visible interim leadership for the Trust's business development function, setting clear priorities and ways of working, and coordinating contribution from service, operational, clinical and corporate colleagues. Develop and maintain a Trust-wide opportunity pipeline (tenders, frameworks, spot-purchase growth, strategic partnerships and other commissioned income routes), including qualification, prioritisation, and clear next steps. Lead proactive engagement with commissioners, local authorities, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), NHS partners and other stakeholders to understand demand, shape specifications where appropriate, and position the Trust effectively. Own the end-to-end bid process: establish bid plans, coordinate contributors, draft and quality-assure responses, and ensure submissions are compliant, persuasive, and submitted on time. Work with Finance and service leads to ensure all bids and proposals are underpinned by robust costing, pricing, risk assessment and contract terms review; ensure financial viability and appropriate approvals before submission. Create and embed a practical bid governance approach (stage-gates, templates, timelines and sign-off), so that bidding is consistent, efficient and auditable. Champion the Together Trust's vision, mission and values, and role model the Trust's behaviours. Commit to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in how opportunities are developed and how the Trust works with partners. Maintain a visible presence across Trust services and corporate teams, balancing hybrid working with on-site engagement as needed. About You Educated to degree level (or equivalent senior leadership experience). Evidence of continuing professional development in leadership, commissioning, commercial practice or service transformation Significant senior experience in commissioning, business development, service development or strategic partnership working within a public service environment (e.g. local authority, NHS, education, social care, VCFSE). Proven track record of developing successful proposals, business cases, tenders or commissioning documentation - including coordinating multiple contributors to deadlines. Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging credibly with senior commissioners and partners. + Good understanding of public sector commissioning and procurement routes, including tendering, frameworks and contract governance. + Understanding of the importance of safeguarding, quality and regulatory expectations when developing and mobilising services for children, young people and adults. Ability to analyse complex problems, identify options and recommend proportionate solutions. Full UK driving license with ability to travel across Together Trust locations and to partner/commissioner meetings as required. Benefits Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit. Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity , paternity and adoptive leave . Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc. Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card Proud to be a real living wage employer Refer a friend scheme , be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us Comprehensive training and development opportunities , including apprenticeship qualifications Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday. Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your homeFind out more - watch our short video to see what it's like to work with us: Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy. The following content displays a map of the job's location. OpenStreetMap contributors Interim Head of Business Development Salary £48,022.00 Frequency Annual Job Reference togethertrust/TP/662/377 Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Closing Date 6 March, 2026 Job Category All Roles Location Together Trust Centre, Schools Hill, Cheadle, Stockport, United Kingdom Posted on 6 February, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
# Interim Head of Business Development Job IntroductionTogether we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you'll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support. The Role As Interim Head of Business Development, you will provide strategic leadership and hands-on delivery to stabilise and strengthen the Trust's business development approach. You will lead the end-to-end opportunity pipeline - from market intelligence and commissioner engagement through to bid development, governance and mobilisation handover - ensuring opportunities are aligned to strategy, deliver strong outcomes, and are financially viable. Hours: 37.5 Hours Contract : 1 year fixed term contract Salary: £48,022.00 Location: Cheadle, Stockport Responsibilities include but are not exhaustive Provide visible interim leadership for the Trust's business development function, setting clear priorities and ways of working, and coordinating contribution from service, operational, clinical and corporate colleagues. Develop and maintain a Trust-wide opportunity pipeline (tenders, frameworks, spot-purchase growth, strategic partnerships and other commissioned income routes), including qualification, prioritisation, and clear next steps. Lead proactive engagement with commissioners, local authorities, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), NHS partners and other stakeholders to understand demand, shape specifications where appropriate, and position the Trust effectively. Own the end-to-end bid process: establish bid plans, coordinate contributors, draft and quality-assure responses, and ensure submissions are compliant, persuasive, and submitted on time. Work with Finance and service leads to ensure all bids and proposals are underpinned by robust costing, pricing, risk assessment and contract terms review; ensure financial viability and appropriate approvals before submission. Create and embed a practical bid governance approach (stage-gates, templates, timelines and sign-off), so that bidding is consistent, efficient and auditable. Champion the Together Trust's vision, mission and values, and role model the Trust's behaviours. Commit to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in how opportunities are developed and how the Trust works with partners. Maintain a visible presence across Trust services and corporate teams, balancing hybrid working with on-site engagement as needed. About You Educated to degree level (or equivalent senior leadership experience). Evidence of continuing professional development in leadership, commissioning, commercial practice or service transformation Significant senior experience in commissioning, business development, service development or strategic partnership working within a public service environment (e.g. local authority, NHS, education, social care, VCFSE). Proven track record of developing successful proposals, business cases, tenders or commissioning documentation - including coordinating multiple contributors to deadlines. Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging credibly with senior commissioners and partners. + Good understanding of public sector commissioning and procurement routes, including tendering, frameworks and contract governance. + Understanding of the importance of safeguarding, quality and regulatory expectations when developing and mobilising services for children, young people and adults. Ability to analyse complex problems, identify options and recommend proportionate solutions. Full UK driving license with ability to travel across Together Trust locations and to partner/commissioner meetings as required. Benefits Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit. Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity , paternity and adoptive leave . Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc. Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card Proud to be a real living wage employer Refer a friend scheme , be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us Comprehensive training and development opportunities , including apprenticeship qualifications Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday. Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your homeFind out more - watch our short video to see what it's like to work with us: Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy. The following content displays a map of the job's location. OpenStreetMap contributors Interim Head of Business Development Salary £48,022.00 Frequency Annual Job Reference togethertrust/TP/662/377 Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Closing Date 6 March, 2026 Job Category All Roles Location Together Trust Centre, Schools Hill, Cheadle, Stockport, United Kingdom Posted on 6 February, 2026
Grade: 3 Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible hours considered) Position type: Fixed term for 18 months Responsible to : International Programmes Finance Manager Direct reports: None Location: Truro, Cornwall (hybrid) or remote (UK only) with quarterly travel to Truro This role may occasionally be required to deploy as part of a ShelterBox project delivery team, working alongside our programme partners. These deployments are unlikely to exceed 2 weeks in duration. ROLE PURPOSE: To support programme-level financial accounting, grant stewardship, reporting and oversight-ensuring accurate reconciliations, cost recovery, budgeting, forecasting, donor reporting, and risk management, while acting as a proactive business partner to drive informed decision-making and value for money. This role will also support the Financial Reporting & Systems Manager in delivering accurate internal reporting and ensuring finance systems meet organisational needs. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? The successful candidate must have experience of supporting financial process related to donor reporting and project accounting across a diverse portfolio of projects and possess the confidence and collaborative skills to work effectively with senior management. The successful candidate must be able to combine technical expertise with strong business partnering skills to support decisions that improve organisation efficiency, protect organisational sustainability, and build confidence in colleagues across the organisation. The candidate must also have experience of project accounting and charitable donor reporting. Knowledge and experience of inventory accounting would be highly regarded, as would exposure to the management or implementation of a project accounting finance system. MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Strengthening financial knowledge and confidence with budget holders through coaching, training programmes and partnership-based support. Working collaboratively across the Finance team to design intuitive reports and analysis that meet the needs of colleagues across the organisation. Contributing to stronger processes and tools, providing clarity around performance, and acting as a trusted advisor to both finance and non-finance colleagues. Support the shaping of financial information guidelines for programme delivery, which informs board-level decisions, and supports organisational strategy. Collaborating with the Financial Reporting & Systems Manager to improve reporting tools and ensure finance systems support programme and organisational requirements. Programme Finance Partnership & Advisory Support programme managers by providing financial insight and challenge to improve decision-making. Assist with monthly project portfolio reporting and forecasting, ensuring accuracy and actionable analysis. Interpret donor requirements and help ensure compliance across assigned projects and grants. Advise programme teams on best practice donor reporting and project accounting protocols. Budgeting, Reporting & Compliance Assist in development and maintenance of reports and systems that enable effective financial management of projects. Support donor financial reporting, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance. Contribute to the development and usage of project budgeting templates; provide guidance to programme teams. Collaborate with finance systems and other colleagues to ensure systems meet programme finance needs, especially for project accounting and donor reporting. Support Fundraising department on income projection and integration in project funding gap. Assist the Financial Reporting & Systems Manager with preparation and review of departmental budgets, forecasts, and input relevant information for the monthly management accounts. Support administration and optimisation of finance systems to meet reporting needs. Grant & Partner Management Assist programme teams with partner due diligence assessments related to project delivery. Attend programme coordination meetings providing adequate intelligence on project financial status. Support financial management of partner grants, including payment facilitation and compliance checks. Review partner financial reports and ensure alignment with donor requirements. Controls & Oversight Monitor project-level financial performance, highlighting risks and variances. Monthly reconciliation of funding forecast, ensuring that income received are recognised when due. Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and donor compliance. Review departmental budgets with relevant budget holders. Other responsibilities Participate in cross-functional projects as required. Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Grade: 3 Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible hours considered) Position type: Fixed term for 18 months Responsible to : International Programmes Finance Manager Direct reports: None Location: Truro, Cornwall (hybrid) or remote (UK only) with quarterly travel to Truro This role may occasionally be required to deploy as part of a ShelterBox project delivery team, working alongside our programme partners. These deployments are unlikely to exceed 2 weeks in duration. ROLE PURPOSE: To support programme-level financial accounting, grant stewardship, reporting and oversight-ensuring accurate reconciliations, cost recovery, budgeting, forecasting, donor reporting, and risk management, while acting as a proactive business partner to drive informed decision-making and value for money. This role will also support the Financial Reporting & Systems Manager in delivering accurate internal reporting and ensuring finance systems meet organisational needs. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? The successful candidate must have experience of supporting financial process related to donor reporting and project accounting across a diverse portfolio of projects and possess the confidence and collaborative skills to work effectively with senior management. The successful candidate must be able to combine technical expertise with strong business partnering skills to support decisions that improve organisation efficiency, protect organisational sustainability, and build confidence in colleagues across the organisation. The candidate must also have experience of project accounting and charitable donor reporting. Knowledge and experience of inventory accounting would be highly regarded, as would exposure to the management or implementation of a project accounting finance system. MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Strengthening financial knowledge and confidence with budget holders through coaching, training programmes and partnership-based support. Working collaboratively across the Finance team to design intuitive reports and analysis that meet the needs of colleagues across the organisation. Contributing to stronger processes and tools, providing clarity around performance, and acting as a trusted advisor to both finance and non-finance colleagues. Support the shaping of financial information guidelines for programme delivery, which informs board-level decisions, and supports organisational strategy. Collaborating with the Financial Reporting & Systems Manager to improve reporting tools and ensure finance systems support programme and organisational requirements. Programme Finance Partnership & Advisory Support programme managers by providing financial insight and challenge to improve decision-making. Assist with monthly project portfolio reporting and forecasting, ensuring accuracy and actionable analysis. Interpret donor requirements and help ensure compliance across assigned projects and grants. Advise programme teams on best practice donor reporting and project accounting protocols. Budgeting, Reporting & Compliance Assist in development and maintenance of reports and systems that enable effective financial management of projects. Support donor financial reporting, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance. Contribute to the development and usage of project budgeting templates; provide guidance to programme teams. Collaborate with finance systems and other colleagues to ensure systems meet programme finance needs, especially for project accounting and donor reporting. Support Fundraising department on income projection and integration in project funding gap. Assist the Financial Reporting & Systems Manager with preparation and review of departmental budgets, forecasts, and input relevant information for the monthly management accounts. Support administration and optimisation of finance systems to meet reporting needs. Grant & Partner Management Assist programme teams with partner due diligence assessments related to project delivery. Attend programme coordination meetings providing adequate intelligence on project financial status. Support financial management of partner grants, including payment facilitation and compliance checks. Review partner financial reports and ensure alignment with donor requirements. Controls & Oversight Monitor project-level financial performance, highlighting risks and variances. Monthly reconciliation of funding forecast, ensuring that income received are recognised when due. Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and donor compliance. Review departmental budgets with relevant budget holders. Other responsibilities Participate in cross-functional projects as required. Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post
On behalf of AWE, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner (Inside IR35) for a 12 month hybrid contract based in Aldermaston with 2 days in the office and the remainder working from home. What if you could work on something that you can't test but cannot afford to fail? Something that could have spent years on a submarine, is launched into outer space (where the temperature is below -250c), c click apply for full job details
Feb 12, 2026
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On behalf of AWE, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner (Inside IR35) for a 12 month hybrid contract based in Aldermaston with 2 days in the office and the remainder working from home. What if you could work on something that you can't test but cannot afford to fail? Something that could have spent years on a submarine, is launched into outer space (where the temperature is below -250c), c click apply for full job details
Senior Finance Business Partner / Financial Controller £46.20 Per hour Umbrella / £34.53 Per hour PAYE Filton (Hybrid approx. 60% onsite) Contract until March 2027 Finance / Commercial / Procurement A leading global manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Finance Business Partner / Financial Controller to support a high-value procurement operation within a complex, matrix environment. This is a commercially focused role, partnering closely with Procurement and Operational leadership to drive financial performance, influence decision-making, and support long-term business strategy across a major manufacturing supply chain. The Role You will act as the senior finance lead for a critical procurement area, providing financial direction, challenge, and insight to support both operational and strategic decision-making. The role combines business partnering, financial controlling, forecasting, and commercial support within a fast-paced, international environment. Key responsibilities include: Acting as Finance Business Partner and MFT Lead for Procurement operational teams Providing financial leadership and challenge on commercial strategy and tendering decisions Supporting supplier negotiations, claims, and performance improvement plans Driving annual budget and quarterly forecast cycles, ensuring robust financial planning Producing clear, timely financial reporting with early identification of risks and opportunities Building and challenging business cases, investment proposals, and ROI assessments Supporting mergers, acquisitions, and synergy opportunities where required Managing financial controlling across recurring costs, inventory, non-recurring costs, and capex Influencing senior stakeholders across finance, procurement, and operations in a matrix organisation About You You ll be a confident, commercially minded finance professional who thrives in stakeholder-heavy environments and is comfortable operating independently. Essential experience: Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred; ACA / ACCA also considered) Minimum 5 years PQE within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or complex commercial environments Strong Finance Business Partnering or Financial Controlling background Solid experience with SAP or equivalent ERP / financial reporting tools Proven ability to support procurement, supply chain, or operations finance Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership / boards Commercial mindset with exposure to negotiation, tendering, or supplier management Proactive, continuous-improvement approach with strong analytical capability What s on Offer Long-term contract with potential extension Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to work within a high-profile, large-scale manufacturing programme Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic commercial decisions If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately.
Feb 12, 2026
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Senior Finance Business Partner / Financial Controller £46.20 Per hour Umbrella / £34.53 Per hour PAYE Filton (Hybrid approx. 60% onsite) Contract until March 2027 Finance / Commercial / Procurement A leading global manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Finance Business Partner / Financial Controller to support a high-value procurement operation within a complex, matrix environment. This is a commercially focused role, partnering closely with Procurement and Operational leadership to drive financial performance, influence decision-making, and support long-term business strategy across a major manufacturing supply chain. The Role You will act as the senior finance lead for a critical procurement area, providing financial direction, challenge, and insight to support both operational and strategic decision-making. The role combines business partnering, financial controlling, forecasting, and commercial support within a fast-paced, international environment. Key responsibilities include: Acting as Finance Business Partner and MFT Lead for Procurement operational teams Providing financial leadership and challenge on commercial strategy and tendering decisions Supporting supplier negotiations, claims, and performance improvement plans Driving annual budget and quarterly forecast cycles, ensuring robust financial planning Producing clear, timely financial reporting with early identification of risks and opportunities Building and challenging business cases, investment proposals, and ROI assessments Supporting mergers, acquisitions, and synergy opportunities where required Managing financial controlling across recurring costs, inventory, non-recurring costs, and capex Influencing senior stakeholders across finance, procurement, and operations in a matrix organisation About You You ll be a confident, commercially minded finance professional who thrives in stakeholder-heavy environments and is comfortable operating independently. Essential experience: Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred; ACA / ACCA also considered) Minimum 5 years PQE within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or complex commercial environments Strong Finance Business Partnering or Financial Controlling background Solid experience with SAP or equivalent ERP / financial reporting tools Proven ability to support procurement, supply chain, or operations finance Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership / boards Commercial mindset with exposure to negotiation, tendering, or supplier management Proactive, continuous-improvement approach with strong analytical capability What s on Offer Long-term contract with potential extension Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to work within a high-profile, large-scale manufacturing programme Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic commercial decisions If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately.
Overview Head of Operational Excellence (Head of Operations) London Hybrid (up to 3 days per week in the office) Full-time, Permanent £75,000-£85,000 About the role Cloudscaler is growing fast, and we are looking for a senior operational leader to help us scale intelligently. As Head of Operational Excellence, you will own and evolve the operational backbone of the business. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will bring structure, automation, and clarity across finance, people operations, and business processes. You will work closely with our founders and leadership team to ensure Cloudscaler continues to grow in a controlled, efficient, and data-informed way. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving how businesses work, loves simplifying complexity, and is excited by the potential of technology and AI to transform operations. You do not need to be an expert in every domain. What matters most is strong judgment, a holistic view of the business, and the ability to turn strategy into action. What you will be doing Driving operational strategy Translate Cloudscaler's business goals into clear, measurable operational plans Define and track meaningful KPIs across finance, people, and operations Provide clear, concise reporting and insights to leadership and the Board Use data to spot risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities before they become problems Help shape the long-term strategy of the business through operational insight Process improvement, automation, and technology Review how we work today and redesign processes to be leaner, smarter, and more scalable Identify opportunities to automate manual or repetitive work across the business, partnering with our Chief AI Officer to explore how AI can improve operational effectiveness Ensure key processes are clearly documented and easy for teams to follow Finance and commercial operations Take a holistic view of finance and what matters most for leadership decision making Oversee financial processes and reporting, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and scalability Drive automation to shorten month-end close and invoicing cycles Work with external accountants, auditors, and finance partners Use financial and operational data to highlight risks, improve margins, and control costs People and HR operations Oversee HR systems and processes, with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and employee experience Partner with the Head of Talent Acquisition to improve recruitment processes and outcomes Own and improve joiner, mover, and leaver processes Ensure compliance with UK employment law, IR35, and equality regulations Recruitment and workforce planning Work with leadership to forecast hiring needs and priorities Lead structured resourcing discussions and workforce planning Support the long-term shift towards a higher permanent workforce ratio Risk, compliance, and quality Coordinate audits and compliance activity, working with internal and external experts Maintain ISO accreditation and associated management systems Ensure compliance with data protection, health and safety, and other regulatory requirements Identify operational risks and ensure mitigation plans are documented and owned What we are looking for Experience and skills Senior operational leadership experience in a fast-growing business, ideally technology or professional services Strong understanding of how finance, people, and operations fit together Proven experience improving processes and making businesses run more efficiently Comfortable using data and technology to inform decisions and drive change Strong Excel skills and confidence working with dashboards and reporting Experience working with common HR, finance, and collaboration tools An interest in automation and AI, with a desire to learn and apply new approaches Experience leading teams and managing competing priorities Personal qualities Structured, organised, and proactive A strategic thinker who can also get hands-on when needed Comfortable with ambiguity and change in a fast-paced environment Calm under pressure and pragmatic in approach Emotionally intelligent, able to handle sensitive conversations with confidence and fairness Curious about new technology and how it can improve the way businesses operate Commercially minded and able to connect detail to big-picture outcomes Why join Cloudscaler This is a rare opportunity to shape the operational engine of a scaling consultancy with strong technical foundations and ambitious growth plans. You will work closely with our founders, influence company strategy, and have real ownership over how we evolve as we grow towards 200 employees and beyond. If you enjoy building, improving, and scaling businesses, and want to do that in an environment that values technology, clarity, and impact, we would love to hear from you. This is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, parental status, religion or medical history. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know when you speak to our Talent Acquisition team or contact at the earliest opportunity.
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Overview Head of Operational Excellence (Head of Operations) London Hybrid (up to 3 days per week in the office) Full-time, Permanent £75,000-£85,000 About the role Cloudscaler is growing fast, and we are looking for a senior operational leader to help us scale intelligently. As Head of Operational Excellence, you will own and evolve the operational backbone of the business. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will bring structure, automation, and clarity across finance, people operations, and business processes. You will work closely with our founders and leadership team to ensure Cloudscaler continues to grow in a controlled, efficient, and data-informed way. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving how businesses work, loves simplifying complexity, and is excited by the potential of technology and AI to transform operations. You do not need to be an expert in every domain. What matters most is strong judgment, a holistic view of the business, and the ability to turn strategy into action. What you will be doing Driving operational strategy Translate Cloudscaler's business goals into clear, measurable operational plans Define and track meaningful KPIs across finance, people, and operations Provide clear, concise reporting and insights to leadership and the Board Use data to spot risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities before they become problems Help shape the long-term strategy of the business through operational insight Process improvement, automation, and technology Review how we work today and redesign processes to be leaner, smarter, and more scalable Identify opportunities to automate manual or repetitive work across the business, partnering with our Chief AI Officer to explore how AI can improve operational effectiveness Ensure key processes are clearly documented and easy for teams to follow Finance and commercial operations Take a holistic view of finance and what matters most for leadership decision making Oversee financial processes and reporting, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and scalability Drive automation to shorten month-end close and invoicing cycles Work with external accountants, auditors, and finance partners Use financial and operational data to highlight risks, improve margins, and control costs People and HR operations Oversee HR systems and processes, with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and employee experience Partner with the Head of Talent Acquisition to improve recruitment processes and outcomes Own and improve joiner, mover, and leaver processes Ensure compliance with UK employment law, IR35, and equality regulations Recruitment and workforce planning Work with leadership to forecast hiring needs and priorities Lead structured resourcing discussions and workforce planning Support the long-term shift towards a higher permanent workforce ratio Risk, compliance, and quality Coordinate audits and compliance activity, working with internal and external experts Maintain ISO accreditation and associated management systems Ensure compliance with data protection, health and safety, and other regulatory requirements Identify operational risks and ensure mitigation plans are documented and owned What we are looking for Experience and skills Senior operational leadership experience in a fast-growing business, ideally technology or professional services Strong understanding of how finance, people, and operations fit together Proven experience improving processes and making businesses run more efficiently Comfortable using data and technology to inform decisions and drive change Strong Excel skills and confidence working with dashboards and reporting Experience working with common HR, finance, and collaboration tools An interest in automation and AI, with a desire to learn and apply new approaches Experience leading teams and managing competing priorities Personal qualities Structured, organised, and proactive A strategic thinker who can also get hands-on when needed Comfortable with ambiguity and change in a fast-paced environment Calm under pressure and pragmatic in approach Emotionally intelligent, able to handle sensitive conversations with confidence and fairness Curious about new technology and how it can improve the way businesses operate Commercially minded and able to connect detail to big-picture outcomes Why join Cloudscaler This is a rare opportunity to shape the operational engine of a scaling consultancy with strong technical foundations and ambitious growth plans. You will work closely with our founders, influence company strategy, and have real ownership over how we evolve as we grow towards 200 employees and beyond. If you enjoy building, improving, and scaling businesses, and want to do that in an environment that values technology, clarity, and impact, we would love to hear from you. This is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, parental status, religion or medical history. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know when you speak to our Talent Acquisition team or contact at the earliest opportunity.
Interim Finance Business Partner Projects Cardiff/hybrid £52,000-£56,535 plus excellent bens FTC to July 2027 The Finance Business Partner will provide leadership and professional expertise for a portfolio of transformation activities across the organisation, supporting the planning and delivery of strategic projects and reporting on financial performance of transformation plans. The role: A crit
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Interim Finance Business Partner Projects Cardiff/hybrid £52,000-£56,535 plus excellent bens FTC to July 2027 The Finance Business Partner will provide leadership and professional expertise for a portfolio of transformation activities across the organisation, supporting the planning and delivery of strategic projects and reporting on financial performance of transformation plans. The role: A crit
EMEA Payroll Manager - Permanent - London - Hybrid - up to £100,000 per annum Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a professional services company, looking for an experienced Payroll individual, on a permanent basis. This role will be responsible for the BAU of the UK & EMEA countries, alongside leading a pivotal project to outsource the payroll function from in house. This role is on a hybrid basis, based in their central London office. The EMEA Payroll Manager will be assisting/overseeing duties such as: Process monthly payrolls for employees across multiple locations in the UK & EMEA regions, ensuring compliance with local regulations and legal standards Responsible for monthly processing and full reconciliation of the payroll, within agreed SLAs, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with legislation, internal policy, process and controls. Lead on payroll strategies and collaborate with Finance, HR, and other departments to ensure smooth payroll operations Responsible for looking at current processes, and finding solutions to ensure that they are the most efficient, automated, and accurate way of working Record, analyse, investigate and resolve all payroll queries and reporting to the relevant persons Assist in selecting and liaising with external payroll providers Lead the creation of a comprehensive implementation plan, from initial planning to post go-live support Key Skills: Minimum of 10+ years experience of UK & EMEA payroll management Experience with payroll outsourcing or involvement in a payroll transformation project is highly desirable. A background in finance is beneficial Analytically driven and responsible for creating innovative solutions to support the business Excellent communication skills If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
EMEA Payroll Manager - Permanent - London - Hybrid - up to £100,000 per annum Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a professional services company, looking for an experienced Payroll individual, on a permanent basis. This role will be responsible for the BAU of the UK & EMEA countries, alongside leading a pivotal project to outsource the payroll function from in house. This role is on a hybrid basis, based in their central London office. The EMEA Payroll Manager will be assisting/overseeing duties such as: Process monthly payrolls for employees across multiple locations in the UK & EMEA regions, ensuring compliance with local regulations and legal standards Responsible for monthly processing and full reconciliation of the payroll, within agreed SLAs, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with legislation, internal policy, process and controls. Lead on payroll strategies and collaborate with Finance, HR, and other departments to ensure smooth payroll operations Responsible for looking at current processes, and finding solutions to ensure that they are the most efficient, automated, and accurate way of working Record, analyse, investigate and resolve all payroll queries and reporting to the relevant persons Assist in selecting and liaising with external payroll providers Lead the creation of a comprehensive implementation plan, from initial planning to post go-live support Key Skills: Minimum of 10+ years experience of UK & EMEA payroll management Experience with payroll outsourcing or involvement in a payroll transformation project is highly desirable. A background in finance is beneficial Analytically driven and responsible for creating innovative solutions to support the business Excellent communication skills If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.
Overview Senior Payments & Emerging Innovations Specialist, Consulting Principal About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending deep industry and technology advisory capabilities, we create innovative business solutions for top global organizations. Now, we're looking for our next colleague to shape the future of money, value transfer, and the global payments ecosystem. Could it be you? About the role As a Senior Payments & Emerging Innovations Specialist, you will make an impact by advising clients on next generation payment models, digital money innovations, and the future of cross border value exchange. You will be a valued member of our Banking & Financial Services Consulting team and collaborate closely with industry partners, internal capability groups, and client executives to drive transformation across the global payments landscape. Responsibilities Lead advisory and analysis engagements across emerging payment types, including stablecoins, retail & wholesale CBDCs, tokenized deposits, and digital-asset-based settlement models. Track and interpret global regulatory and innovation initiatives, such as BIS Innovation Hub experiments, cross border CBDC pilots, interoperability frameworks, and policy developments. Produce high quality thought leadership-white papers, points of view, market insights, and strategy documents-on the future of payments and digital money. Advise clients on ISO 20022 migration and optimization, including enrichment, transformation, and integration across domestic and cross border rails. Provide expert insights on SWIFT evolution, correspondent banking modernization, real time payments, RTGS systems, and next gen payment infrastructure. Lead or contribute to RFP/RFI/RFX responses, shaping solutions and building propositions for payments transformation and innovation programs. Support solution roadmap development, working closely with internal teams to translate emerging technologies into actionable delivery propositions. Represent Cognizant as a subject-matter expert, participating in industry workgroups, client discussions, and external forums. Work model We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week onsite in our London office or at a client location. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on project needs, business requirements, or client expectations. Rest assured, we will always clearly communicate role expectations. What you must have to be considered Mandatory consulting or advisory experience in payments, digital money, or financial services transformation. 10-15 years of end to end payments experience, with significant exposure to emerging models including: Stablecoins and tokenized money Retail & wholesale CBDCs Tokenized deposits and RLN concepts Cross border value transfer and settlement innovations Blockchain based payments and digital asset infrastructures Strong understanding of ISO 20022 message structures, data models, use cases, and implementation challenges. Deep knowledge of SWIFT, cross border payment flows, messaging evolution, RTGS/real-time payment systems, and payment modernization. Proven ability to write and present thought leadership, frameworks, strategy recommendations, and market perspectives. Experience in crafting RFP/RFI/RFX responses and building compelling propositions. Ability to simplify complex, technical concepts and communicate effectively with executive and technical stakeholders. Understanding of global regulatory trends, compliance considerations, and industry standards in the payments ecosystem. These will help you succeed Exposure to digital identity, programmable payments, tokenization frameworks, or embedded finance. Experience participating in central bank, BIS, policy, or regulatory pilot programs. Familiarity with cloud native payment architectures, modern payment hubs, or microservices based processing models. Benefits Cognizant offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional development. Benefits typically include: Private medical insurance Pension scheme Life assurance Employee assistance program Paid time off and wellbeing programs Professional learning, certifications, and access to global knowledge networks
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Overview Senior Payments & Emerging Innovations Specialist, Consulting Principal About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending deep industry and technology advisory capabilities, we create innovative business solutions for top global organizations. Now, we're looking for our next colleague to shape the future of money, value transfer, and the global payments ecosystem. Could it be you? About the role As a Senior Payments & Emerging Innovations Specialist, you will make an impact by advising clients on next generation payment models, digital money innovations, and the future of cross border value exchange. You will be a valued member of our Banking & Financial Services Consulting team and collaborate closely with industry partners, internal capability groups, and client executives to drive transformation across the global payments landscape. Responsibilities Lead advisory and analysis engagements across emerging payment types, including stablecoins, retail & wholesale CBDCs, tokenized deposits, and digital-asset-based settlement models. Track and interpret global regulatory and innovation initiatives, such as BIS Innovation Hub experiments, cross border CBDC pilots, interoperability frameworks, and policy developments. Produce high quality thought leadership-white papers, points of view, market insights, and strategy documents-on the future of payments and digital money. Advise clients on ISO 20022 migration and optimization, including enrichment, transformation, and integration across domestic and cross border rails. Provide expert insights on SWIFT evolution, correspondent banking modernization, real time payments, RTGS systems, and next gen payment infrastructure. Lead or contribute to RFP/RFI/RFX responses, shaping solutions and building propositions for payments transformation and innovation programs. Support solution roadmap development, working closely with internal teams to translate emerging technologies into actionable delivery propositions. Represent Cognizant as a subject-matter expert, participating in industry workgroups, client discussions, and external forums. Work model We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week onsite in our London office or at a client location. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on project needs, business requirements, or client expectations. Rest assured, we will always clearly communicate role expectations. What you must have to be considered Mandatory consulting or advisory experience in payments, digital money, or financial services transformation. 10-15 years of end to end payments experience, with significant exposure to emerging models including: Stablecoins and tokenized money Retail & wholesale CBDCs Tokenized deposits and RLN concepts Cross border value transfer and settlement innovations Blockchain based payments and digital asset infrastructures Strong understanding of ISO 20022 message structures, data models, use cases, and implementation challenges. Deep knowledge of SWIFT, cross border payment flows, messaging evolution, RTGS/real-time payment systems, and payment modernization. Proven ability to write and present thought leadership, frameworks, strategy recommendations, and market perspectives. Experience in crafting RFP/RFI/RFX responses and building compelling propositions. Ability to simplify complex, technical concepts and communicate effectively with executive and technical stakeholders. Understanding of global regulatory trends, compliance considerations, and industry standards in the payments ecosystem. These will help you succeed Exposure to digital identity, programmable payments, tokenization frameworks, or embedded finance. Experience participating in central bank, BIS, policy, or regulatory pilot programs. Familiarity with cloud native payment architectures, modern payment hubs, or microservices based processing models. Benefits Cognizant offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional development. Benefits typically include: Private medical insurance Pension scheme Life assurance Employee assistance program Paid time off and wellbeing programs Professional learning, certifications, and access to global knowledge networks
Role: Procurement Business Partner Type: Interim 6-month contract Day Rate: 500 to 800 per day (inside IR35) Remote & Hybrid: Occasional travel onsite Location: West Midlands Sellick Partnership is partnering with a large local government organisation to recruit a Procurement Business Partner on an interim basis for an initial 6-month contract. This role will support procurement activity across a broad and high-profile portfolio, including transport and infrastructure programmes, metro and rail, bus services, housing and regeneration , as well as involvement in emerging and innovative projects as they arise. The responsibilities of the Procurement Business Partner will be: Providing senior procurement leadership across a diverse and complex portfolio of programmes and services Leading and supporting a team of procurement professionals to ensure delivery of high-value and time-critical procurement activity Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders, offering strategic guidance on procurement approach and market engagement Developing and implementing compliant procurement strategies in line with public sector legislation and organisational governance Working closely with Finance, Legal and service areas to ensure procurement activity delivers value for money and supports organisational objectives Driving improvements in procurement processes, efficiency and commercial outcomes Supporting the Head of Procurement and deputising where required, including providing regular progress updates. The ideal candidate for the Procurement Business Partner role will have: Extensive experience delivering complex, end-to-end procurement within the Local Government/Authority or similarly regulated environments Proven experience leading procurement teams and managing senior stakeholder relationships Strong working knowledge of public procurement regulations and compliance requirements The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced interim environment Excellent negotiation, evaluation and commercial skills MCIPS or equivalent professional experience. How to apply for the Procurement Business Partner role: If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent interim opportunity of Procurement Business Partner, please apply directly or contact either Tim Farnsworth or Adam Rouse at Sellick Partnership, Derby Office for more information. CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, and successful applicants' interviews will be arranged as soon as possible. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Feb 12, 2026
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Role: Procurement Business Partner Type: Interim 6-month contract Day Rate: 500 to 800 per day (inside IR35) Remote & Hybrid: Occasional travel onsite Location: West Midlands Sellick Partnership is partnering with a large local government organisation to recruit a Procurement Business Partner on an interim basis for an initial 6-month contract. This role will support procurement activity across a broad and high-profile portfolio, including transport and infrastructure programmes, metro and rail, bus services, housing and regeneration , as well as involvement in emerging and innovative projects as they arise. The responsibilities of the Procurement Business Partner will be: Providing senior procurement leadership across a diverse and complex portfolio of programmes and services Leading and supporting a team of procurement professionals to ensure delivery of high-value and time-critical procurement activity Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders, offering strategic guidance on procurement approach and market engagement Developing and implementing compliant procurement strategies in line with public sector legislation and organisational governance Working closely with Finance, Legal and service areas to ensure procurement activity delivers value for money and supports organisational objectives Driving improvements in procurement processes, efficiency and commercial outcomes Supporting the Head of Procurement and deputising where required, including providing regular progress updates. The ideal candidate for the Procurement Business Partner role will have: Extensive experience delivering complex, end-to-end procurement within the Local Government/Authority or similarly regulated environments Proven experience leading procurement teams and managing senior stakeholder relationships Strong working knowledge of public procurement regulations and compliance requirements The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced interim environment Excellent negotiation, evaluation and commercial skills MCIPS or equivalent professional experience. How to apply for the Procurement Business Partner role: If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent interim opportunity of Procurement Business Partner, please apply directly or contact either Tim Farnsworth or Adam Rouse at Sellick Partnership, Derby Office for more information. CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, and successful applicants' interviews will be arranged as soon as possible. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Interim Head of Finance - 6 months contract Location: Prescot, Merseyside Charity People are working with a £5million turnover organisation helping them to bring on board an experienced Interim Head of Finance . This is a 6 months contract role (due to current Head of Finance retiring) where you will be part of the organisation's Senior Leadership Team and provide critical financial leadership during a period of transition. This role is central to ensuring they continue to deliver the highest standard of care by maintaining strong financial stewardship, robust governance, and clear strategic insight. Working with a forward thinking and inspiring COO, you will be managing a team of two. As a key advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and Trading Company Directors, you will lead financial planning, oversee reporting, and ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements. Salary: £54,000 - £59,000 per annum Hybrid: one to two days a week, office based Duties and responsibilities: Deliver accurate and timely financial accounts, management information, cashflow analysis and statutory reporting, ensuring full compliance with charity and financial regulations.Lead the financial planning cycle, including annual budgets, monthly reporting, and long term (5 year) financial forecasting to support strategic decision making.Provide expert financial advice to the Executive Leadership Team, Trustees, and Trading Company Directors, including guidance on charity legislation, VAT, tax, and regulatory obligations.Lead, support, and develop the Finance Team, ensuring effective performance, high-quality outputs, and a strong culture of continuous improvement.Oversee payroll, banking relationships, external audits, investment monitoring, and financial controls to maintain financial integrity and operational reliability.Partner with budget holders across the organisation to analyse income and expenditure, identify risks and opportunities, and support the development of robust business cases. Person Specification CCAB recognised finance qualifications (ACA,CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) with strong experience working in the charity sectorVery strong on Charity SORPSignificant experience operating at senior finance level, ideally within a charity, hospice, healthcare, or similarly regulated environment.Proven experience in financial planning, management accounting, statutory reporting, and presenting financial information to boards or senior stakeholders.Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to inspire, develop and support finance staff.Excellent knowledge of charity finance regulations, VAT, payroll, taxation, and financial governance requirements.Highly analytical, proactive, and solutions focused, with outstanding communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels. Interviews w/c 23rd February, 2026 Due to the nature of this role, the client may close the role before 18th February, 2026. If you have charity experience, available immediately and able to do this role, please apply as soon as possible with a copy of your CV. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Interim Head of Finance - 6 months contract Location: Prescot, Merseyside Charity People are working with a £5million turnover organisation helping them to bring on board an experienced Interim Head of Finance . This is a 6 months contract role (due to current Head of Finance retiring) where you will be part of the organisation's Senior Leadership Team and provide critical financial leadership during a period of transition. This role is central to ensuring they continue to deliver the highest standard of care by maintaining strong financial stewardship, robust governance, and clear strategic insight. Working with a forward thinking and inspiring COO, you will be managing a team of two. As a key advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and Trading Company Directors, you will lead financial planning, oversee reporting, and ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements. Salary: £54,000 - £59,000 per annum Hybrid: one to two days a week, office based Duties and responsibilities: Deliver accurate and timely financial accounts, management information, cashflow analysis and statutory reporting, ensuring full compliance with charity and financial regulations.Lead the financial planning cycle, including annual budgets, monthly reporting, and long term (5 year) financial forecasting to support strategic decision making.Provide expert financial advice to the Executive Leadership Team, Trustees, and Trading Company Directors, including guidance on charity legislation, VAT, tax, and regulatory obligations.Lead, support, and develop the Finance Team, ensuring effective performance, high-quality outputs, and a strong culture of continuous improvement.Oversee payroll, banking relationships, external audits, investment monitoring, and financial controls to maintain financial integrity and operational reliability.Partner with budget holders across the organisation to analyse income and expenditure, identify risks and opportunities, and support the development of robust business cases. Person Specification CCAB recognised finance qualifications (ACA,CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) with strong experience working in the charity sectorVery strong on Charity SORPSignificant experience operating at senior finance level, ideally within a charity, hospice, healthcare, or similarly regulated environment.Proven experience in financial planning, management accounting, statutory reporting, and presenting financial information to boards or senior stakeholders.Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to inspire, develop and support finance staff.Excellent knowledge of charity finance regulations, VAT, payroll, taxation, and financial governance requirements.Highly analytical, proactive, and solutions focused, with outstanding communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels. Interviews w/c 23rd February, 2026 Due to the nature of this role, the client may close the role before 18th February, 2026. If you have charity experience, available immediately and able to do this role, please apply as soon as possible with a copy of your CV. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Location: London, UK Work Mode: Hybrid Level: Associate Director Domain: Banking & Finance - Retail & Neo Banking About the Role As a Consulting Principal in our Banking & Financial Services (BFS) Consulting practice, you will drive strategic advisory engagements and shape high impact transformation programmes across the UK's retail and neo banking landscape. You will blend deep industry expertise with strong consulting acumen to help clients reimagine customer experiences, modernize core banking propositions, and adopt next generation technologies-including agentic AI and open finance capabilities. You will be a senior leader within the practice, contributing to our go to market strategy, cultivating long term executive relationships, and mentoring the next generation of consulting talent. In This Role, You Will: Lead strategic advisory and delivery engagements across customer proposition design, customer journey blueprints, new product launches, and AI-enabled innovation in retail and neo banks. Assess regulatory, innovation and policy developments, including open finance, accessibility, financial crime and fraud evolution, and Consumer Duty-translating these into actionable transformation themes. Shape solution roadmaps and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to convert emerging technologies into practical, differentiated client propositions. Lead or contribute to RFP/RFI/RFX cycles, solution shaping and proposal development for banking transformation and innovation programmes. Collaborate with technology, cloud, regtech, and platform partners to build integrated value propositions for retail banking clients. Author high-quality thought leadership, including whitepapers, viewpoints, case studies, and regulatory and innovation perspectives. Mentor and develop Managers and Consultants, leading capability uplift sessions across the practice. Represent Cognizant at industry forums, client workshops, and partner events as a recognised subject matter expert. What You Must Have to Be Considered 10-15 years' experience in consulting or direct industry roles across retail or neo banking, with a focus on business and technology transformation. Demonstrated experience delivering customer experience, cost optimisation, technology modernisation, compliance uplift, and agile transformation engagements. Deep understanding of the UK retail banking ecosystem including competitive landscape, customer behaviours, and regulatory environment. Proven ability to create and present frameworks, strategy recommendations, and thought leadership to senior stakeholders. Ability to simplify complex concepts and communicate effectively with both executive and technical audiences. Strong working knowledge of global regulatory developments, compliance themes, and banking standards. These Will Help You Succeed Passion for shaping the future of retail and digital banking. Strong commercial acumen and consultative problem solving skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative consulting environment. A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation. Work Model This is a Hybrid role, requiring attendance at client sites or our London office as aligned to project or business requirements. Apply By 15 March, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Location: London, UK Work Mode: Hybrid Level: Associate Director Domain: Banking & Finance - Retail & Neo Banking About the Role As a Consulting Principal in our Banking & Financial Services (BFS) Consulting practice, you will drive strategic advisory engagements and shape high impact transformation programmes across the UK's retail and neo banking landscape. You will blend deep industry expertise with strong consulting acumen to help clients reimagine customer experiences, modernize core banking propositions, and adopt next generation technologies-including agentic AI and open finance capabilities. You will be a senior leader within the practice, contributing to our go to market strategy, cultivating long term executive relationships, and mentoring the next generation of consulting talent. In This Role, You Will: Lead strategic advisory and delivery engagements across customer proposition design, customer journey blueprints, new product launches, and AI-enabled innovation in retail and neo banks. Assess regulatory, innovation and policy developments, including open finance, accessibility, financial crime and fraud evolution, and Consumer Duty-translating these into actionable transformation themes. Shape solution roadmaps and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to convert emerging technologies into practical, differentiated client propositions. Lead or contribute to RFP/RFI/RFX cycles, solution shaping and proposal development for banking transformation and innovation programmes. Collaborate with technology, cloud, regtech, and platform partners to build integrated value propositions for retail banking clients. Author high-quality thought leadership, including whitepapers, viewpoints, case studies, and regulatory and innovation perspectives. Mentor and develop Managers and Consultants, leading capability uplift sessions across the practice. Represent Cognizant at industry forums, client workshops, and partner events as a recognised subject matter expert. What You Must Have to Be Considered 10-15 years' experience in consulting or direct industry roles across retail or neo banking, with a focus on business and technology transformation. Demonstrated experience delivering customer experience, cost optimisation, technology modernisation, compliance uplift, and agile transformation engagements. Deep understanding of the UK retail banking ecosystem including competitive landscape, customer behaviours, and regulatory environment. Proven ability to create and present frameworks, strategy recommendations, and thought leadership to senior stakeholders. Ability to simplify complex concepts and communicate effectively with both executive and technical audiences. Strong working knowledge of global regulatory developments, compliance themes, and banking standards. These Will Help You Succeed Passion for shaping the future of retail and digital banking. Strong commercial acumen and consultative problem solving skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative consulting environment. A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation. Work Model This is a Hybrid role, requiring attendance at client sites or our London office as aligned to project or business requirements. Apply By 15 March, 2026
Your new company You will be joining the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) within the Financial Strategy and Planning Branch. The team provides financial management, business partnering and strategic oversight across a wide range of justice related functions, including the Legacy Inquest Unit (LIU), Coroners Service NI (CSNI), the Lady Chief Justice's Office, Official Solicitor's Office and regional courts. This role is based in Laganside House, Belfast, with hybrid working 2 days in office/3 from home. Your new role As a Staff Officer Accountant/ Finance Business Partner- Financial Strategy Planning Branch (In Year), you will take on a key business partnering role and be responsible for the effective management, control and reporting of budgets across several high profile justice areas. Your core responsibilities will include: Managing the Legacy Inquest Unit and Coroners Service NI budgets. Acting as a finance business partner for a range of directorates. Preparing monthly finance returns and reports including accruals, variance analysis, cash management and profiling. Preparing Monitoring Round submissions and budget forecasts. Supporting senior leaders with spend analysis, trend reporting and financial planning. Forecasting counsel costs and building forecasting tools for legal teams. Running and interpreting Account NI reports to support financial decision making and monthly monitoring. Developing and maintaining automated Excel spreadsheets. Training budget holders on financial processes. Liaising with key stakeholders including audit, administrators and legal officers. Ensuring internal financial controls and governance requirements are met. Supporting the wider In Year budgeting team with ad hoc queries. What you'll need to succeed Essential: Qualified accountant- Chartered or equivalent Desirable: Experience using Account NI What you'll get in return Hybrid working pattern- 2 days offer/ 3 days home Flexibility options- flexible time and flexible start/finish times 37 hour working week- opening to part time 37 day annual leave A 12 month+ contract with a supported pathway to future permanent NICS opportunities Opportunity to work in a high impact public sector finance environment supporting justice services. Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across multiple high profile functions. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up to date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 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 hays.co.uk
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Your new company You will be joining the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) within the Financial Strategy and Planning Branch. The team provides financial management, business partnering and strategic oversight across a wide range of justice related functions, including the Legacy Inquest Unit (LIU), Coroners Service NI (CSNI), the Lady Chief Justice's Office, Official Solicitor's Office and regional courts. This role is based in Laganside House, Belfast, with hybrid working 2 days in office/3 from home. Your new role As a Staff Officer Accountant/ Finance Business Partner- Financial Strategy Planning Branch (In Year), you will take on a key business partnering role and be responsible for the effective management, control and reporting of budgets across several high profile justice areas. Your core responsibilities will include: Managing the Legacy Inquest Unit and Coroners Service NI budgets. Acting as a finance business partner for a range of directorates. Preparing monthly finance returns and reports including accruals, variance analysis, cash management and profiling. Preparing Monitoring Round submissions and budget forecasts. Supporting senior leaders with spend analysis, trend reporting and financial planning. Forecasting counsel costs and building forecasting tools for legal teams. Running and interpreting Account NI reports to support financial decision making and monthly monitoring. Developing and maintaining automated Excel spreadsheets. Training budget holders on financial processes. Liaising with key stakeholders including audit, administrators and legal officers. Ensuring internal financial controls and governance requirements are met. Supporting the wider In Year budgeting team with ad hoc queries. What you'll need to succeed Essential: Qualified accountant- Chartered or equivalent Desirable: Experience using Account NI What you'll get in return Hybrid working pattern- 2 days offer/ 3 days home Flexibility options- flexible time and flexible start/finish times 37 hour working week- opening to part time 37 day annual leave A 12 month+ contract with a supported pathway to future permanent NICS opportunities Opportunity to work in a high impact public sector finance environment supporting justice services. Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across multiple high profile functions. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up to date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 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 hays.co.uk
