Finance Business Partner London (Hybrid - 3 days office) £ pa + car allowance + up to 30% bonus, Pension, private healthcare We're partnering with a global, complex, consumer-led organisation operating across multiple brands and geographies to appoint a Finance Business Partner into a high-impact Group role. This position reports directly to a commercial, influential Group Finance Director and plays a key role in strengthening cost discipline, transparency and value creation across central functions. The role Act as the senior finance partner to Group functions (e.g. HR, IT, Legal, Strategy, Transformation) Own Group overhead budgeting, forecasting and rolling forecast processes Deliver clear, insightful monthly reporting with forward-looking commentary Support investment cases, headcount planning and transformation initiatives Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and cost visibility Embed strong cost governance and identify efficiency opportunities Develop dashboards, KPIs and management information for senior stakeholders Support finance process improvement, automation and data quality initiatives Own the group overhead budget Manage the working capital optimisation Over time, the role will evolve from strong cost control into proactive commercial partnering and value optimisation. About you Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong experience in Finance Business Partnering or Commercial Finance roles Proven ability to partner senior stakeholders across central functions Commercial, intellectually curious and confident challenging constructively Strong budgeting, forecasting, modelling and cost-centre management capability Digitally minded, with experience improving systems, reporting and data quality Desirable: Experience with Power BI, OneStream or similar tools Exposure to automation, AI or finance transformation Experience in multi-country, matrixed organisations Experience with managign workign capital Why apply? High-visibility Group role with Exec-level exposure Strong development runway under an impactful Group FD Broad remit across a complex international organisation Highly competitive total package and hybrid working
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Finance Business Partner London (Hybrid - 3 days office) £ pa + car allowance + up to 30% bonus, Pension, private healthcare We're partnering with a global, complex, consumer-led organisation operating across multiple brands and geographies to appoint a Finance Business Partner into a high-impact Group role. This position reports directly to a commercial, influential Group Finance Director and plays a key role in strengthening cost discipline, transparency and value creation across central functions. The role Act as the senior finance partner to Group functions (e.g. HR, IT, Legal, Strategy, Transformation) Own Group overhead budgeting, forecasting and rolling forecast processes Deliver clear, insightful monthly reporting with forward-looking commentary Support investment cases, headcount planning and transformation initiatives Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and cost visibility Embed strong cost governance and identify efficiency opportunities Develop dashboards, KPIs and management information for senior stakeholders Support finance process improvement, automation and data quality initiatives Own the group overhead budget Manage the working capital optimisation Over time, the role will evolve from strong cost control into proactive commercial partnering and value optimisation. About you Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong experience in Finance Business Partnering or Commercial Finance roles Proven ability to partner senior stakeholders across central functions Commercial, intellectually curious and confident challenging constructively Strong budgeting, forecasting, modelling and cost-centre management capability Digitally minded, with experience improving systems, reporting and data quality Desirable: Experience with Power BI, OneStream or similar tools Exposure to automation, AI or finance transformation Experience in multi-country, matrixed organisations Experience with managign workign capital Why apply? High-visibility Group role with Exec-level exposure Strong development runway under an impactful Group FD Broad remit across a complex international organisation Highly competitive total package and hybrid working
Vitae Financial Recruitment
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
Credit Controller Location: Near Waltham Cross / Enfield, Hertfordshire Salary: Up to 35,000 + Circa 2,500 Bonus + Benefits Working Pattern: Office Based - 5 days per week Hours: Flexible around core hours 7:30am - 4:30pm 8:00am - 5:00pm (standard hours) 8:30am - 5:30pm Please check your rush hour commute before applying This is an office-based role and applicants must live within a sensible commuting distance of Waltham Cross / Enfield and be a car driver due to limited public transport links. Free on-site parking is available. Please include your current location on your CV. The Opportunity An exciting opportunity to join this market leading established, stable and growing business who are looking to recruit a Credit Controller to join its supportive and motivated finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships while maintaining high standards of ledger accuracy and cash collection. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Finance and Sales Team, taking ownership of the credit control function within the business. The company has a loyal B2B client base, well-maintained ledgers and very low levels of bad debt, providing a strong platform for the successful candidate to develop as the business continues to expand. The Role As the sole Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing approximately 120 customer accounts representing annual revenue of over 40 million. Your objective will be to maximise cash collection, maintain ledger accuracy and support the wider finance and sales teams with clear customer debt reporting. Key responsibilities will include: Proactively chasing outstanding invoices via telephone, email and written correspondence Building strong relationships with customers and resolving account queries Reconciling customer accounts and maintaining accurate ledger records Allocating payments and managing unallocated cash Setting and reviewing customer credit limits within company guidelines Processing and allocating payments Credit vetting new account applications using credit reference agencies Maintaining clear records of customer communication and credit processes Liaising with the sales team regarding customer accounts and payment issues Supporting improvements within the ERP finance system and credit processes About You Applicants must have previous credit control or B2B account management experience and be comfortable communicating with customers and internal stakeholders. You will be an articulate and professional communicator with the ability to resolve queries efficiently while maintaining strong working relationships. We are looking for someone who has: Previous Credit Control or Accounts Receivable experience (highly advantageous) Alternatively B2B Account Management experience with exposure to payment collections Strong communication and negotiation skills Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability Experience reconciling customer accounts Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Experience working with ERP finance systems within a medium-sized business (preferred) The Package Salary up to 35,000 (Depending on Experience) Company bonus (circa 2,500 annually) 25 days holiday Additional company benefits Free on-site parking AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Credit Controller Location: Near Waltham Cross / Enfield, Hertfordshire Salary: Up to 35,000 + Circa 2,500 Bonus + Benefits Working Pattern: Office Based - 5 days per week Hours: Flexible around core hours 7:30am - 4:30pm 8:00am - 5:00pm (standard hours) 8:30am - 5:30pm Please check your rush hour commute before applying This is an office-based role and applicants must live within a sensible commuting distance of Waltham Cross / Enfield and be a car driver due to limited public transport links. Free on-site parking is available. Please include your current location on your CV. The Opportunity An exciting opportunity to join this market leading established, stable and growing business who are looking to recruit a Credit Controller to join its supportive and motivated finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships while maintaining high standards of ledger accuracy and cash collection. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Finance and Sales Team, taking ownership of the credit control function within the business. The company has a loyal B2B client base, well-maintained ledgers and very low levels of bad debt, providing a strong platform for the successful candidate to develop as the business continues to expand. The Role As the sole Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing approximately 120 customer accounts representing annual revenue of over 40 million. Your objective will be to maximise cash collection, maintain ledger accuracy and support the wider finance and sales teams with clear customer debt reporting. Key responsibilities will include: Proactively chasing outstanding invoices via telephone, email and written correspondence Building strong relationships with customers and resolving account queries Reconciling customer accounts and maintaining accurate ledger records Allocating payments and managing unallocated cash Setting and reviewing customer credit limits within company guidelines Processing and allocating payments Credit vetting new account applications using credit reference agencies Maintaining clear records of customer communication and credit processes Liaising with the sales team regarding customer accounts and payment issues Supporting improvements within the ERP finance system and credit processes About You Applicants must have previous credit control or B2B account management experience and be comfortable communicating with customers and internal stakeholders. You will be an articulate and professional communicator with the ability to resolve queries efficiently while maintaining strong working relationships. We are looking for someone who has: Previous Credit Control or Accounts Receivable experience (highly advantageous) Alternatively B2B Account Management experience with exposure to payment collections Strong communication and negotiation skills Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability Experience reconciling customer accounts Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Experience working with ERP finance systems within a medium-sized business (preferred) The Package Salary up to 35,000 (Depending on Experience) Company bonus (circa 2,500 annually) 25 days holiday Additional company benefits Free on-site parking AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
A leading investment firm in Greater London is hiring an Investment Risk Analyst to design comprehensive risk frameworks across traditional and digital assets. The role focuses on monitoring investment risks, reporting exposures, and collaborating closely with the engineering team on the development of risk tools. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of experience in investment risk management and a strong understanding of market risk concepts, along with effective communication skills for leadership presentation.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
A leading investment firm in Greater London is hiring an Investment Risk Analyst to design comprehensive risk frameworks across traditional and digital assets. The role focuses on monitoring investment risks, reporting exposures, and collaborating closely with the engineering team on the development of risk tools. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of experience in investment risk management and a strong understanding of market risk concepts, along with effective communication skills for leadership presentation.
Senior Risk & Compliance Manager Up to £80,000 + Generous Bonus A leading London law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Risk & Compliance Manager to join their team, reporting directly to the Head of Risk & Compliance . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who already has management experience within a London law firm and is ready to take on a fresh challenge in a highly respected and collaborative environment. The firm is known for its modern, forward-thinking approach and strong reputation within the market. The Risk & Compliance function plays a pivotal role across the business, working closely with fee earners across all practice areas to ensure the firm maintains the highest professional and regulatory standards. The Role Partner with fee earners across the firm to embed a strong culture of compliance Contribute to the development and maintenance of the firm's risk management strategy, policies and procedures Ensure compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations, the Legal Services Act 2007 and other regulatory frameworks Support the Head of Risk & Compliance with strategic initiatives and departmental oversight ? Why This Firm? Highly regarded London firm with a strong market reputation A collaborative culture where Risk & Compliance is seen as a key strategic function Exposure to a broad range of practice areas and senior stakeholders The Details Senior Risk & Compliance Manager Salary up to £80,000 + confirmed generous bonus Permanent position This is an excellent opportunity for a career-driven Risk & Compliance professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a respected and ambitious firm.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Senior Risk & Compliance Manager Up to £80,000 + Generous Bonus A leading London law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Risk & Compliance Manager to join their team, reporting directly to the Head of Risk & Compliance . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who already has management experience within a London law firm and is ready to take on a fresh challenge in a highly respected and collaborative environment. The firm is known for its modern, forward-thinking approach and strong reputation within the market. The Risk & Compliance function plays a pivotal role across the business, working closely with fee earners across all practice areas to ensure the firm maintains the highest professional and regulatory standards. The Role Partner with fee earners across the firm to embed a strong culture of compliance Contribute to the development and maintenance of the firm's risk management strategy, policies and procedures Ensure compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations, the Legal Services Act 2007 and other regulatory frameworks Support the Head of Risk & Compliance with strategic initiatives and departmental oversight ? Why This Firm? Highly regarded London firm with a strong market reputation A collaborative culture where Risk & Compliance is seen as a key strategic function Exposure to a broad range of practice areas and senior stakeholders The Details Senior Risk & Compliance Manager Salary up to £80,000 + confirmed generous bonus Permanent position This is an excellent opportunity for a career-driven Risk & Compliance professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a respected and ambitious firm.
Are you looking for a pivotal role working across HM Treasury with DfE to help implement the recent Spending Review settlement, and to prepare for and help deliver Spending Review? Building networks across HMT as well as develop positive relationships with DfE to find common positions and broker agreements and regular exposure to senior officials, ministers and their political advisors? If so, read on! About the Team We are a high profile, friendly and supportive team with oversight of £100 billion across education budgets, ranging from children's social care and childcare through to schools, further education, and higher education. Our core role as a spending team is to advise Treasury ministers on education spending proposals, help the Department for Education (DfE) to live within their budget, and work with DfE and other parts of the Treasury to ensure that we have an education and skills system which meets the needs of the future economy. We are a team of 17 people who put a strong emphasis on an inclusive and open culture. We are especially proud of our track record in helping our team members to develop and make the most of the opportunities available whilst being in the team. About the Job The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: Leading the post-16 education unit. You will oversee government's spending on further and higher education, as well as management of the student loan book. Leading policy development across post-16 education. You will work closely with the Department for Education, and HMT Labour Markets division and Economic Growth Unit to develop post-16 education and skills policy in support of the Industrial Strategy and growth agenda. Influencing Government and external counterparts to advance the Treasury's objectives, including delivery of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper (published in October). Providing Treasury ministers with compelling advice. You will need to find creative, deliverable solutions to some of the most complex challenges currently facing the Government. About You You will: The ability to lead a high performing team to deliver excellent work while maintaining wellbeing, even when under significant pressure (Leadership) The ability to provide strategic leadership on pre-16 education policy, situated in its wider fiscal, economic and policy context (Seeing the Big Picture) The ability to synthesise a wide range of competing evidence and perspectives into well-judged advice that can command Treasury ministers' confidence (Making Effective Decisions) The ability to influence counterparts, senior officials, special advisors and ministers with sophistication, in pursuit of your objectives (Communicating and Influencing) Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for a pivotal role working across HM Treasury with DfE to help implement the recent Spending Review settlement, and to prepare for and help deliver Spending Review? Building networks across HMT as well as develop positive relationships with DfE to find common positions and broker agreements and regular exposure to senior officials, ministers and their political advisors? If so, read on! About the Team We are a high profile, friendly and supportive team with oversight of £100 billion across education budgets, ranging from children's social care and childcare through to schools, further education, and higher education. Our core role as a spending team is to advise Treasury ministers on education spending proposals, help the Department for Education (DfE) to live within their budget, and work with DfE and other parts of the Treasury to ensure that we have an education and skills system which meets the needs of the future economy. We are a team of 17 people who put a strong emphasis on an inclusive and open culture. We are especially proud of our track record in helping our team members to develop and make the most of the opportunities available whilst being in the team. About the Job The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: Leading the post-16 education unit. You will oversee government's spending on further and higher education, as well as management of the student loan book. Leading policy development across post-16 education. You will work closely with the Department for Education, and HMT Labour Markets division and Economic Growth Unit to develop post-16 education and skills policy in support of the Industrial Strategy and growth agenda. Influencing Government and external counterparts to advance the Treasury's objectives, including delivery of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper (published in October). Providing Treasury ministers with compelling advice. You will need to find creative, deliverable solutions to some of the most complex challenges currently facing the Government. About You You will: The ability to lead a high performing team to deliver excellent work while maintaining wellbeing, even when under significant pressure (Leadership) The ability to provide strategic leadership on pre-16 education policy, situated in its wider fiscal, economic and policy context (Seeing the Big Picture) The ability to synthesise a wide range of competing evidence and perspectives into well-judged advice that can command Treasury ministers' confidence (Making Effective Decisions) The ability to influence counterparts, senior officials, special advisors and ministers with sophistication, in pursuit of your objectives (Communicating and Influencing) Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .
Executive Assistant to Director General Salary: London: £32,280 - £36,450 / National: £29,280 - £33,450. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. This role includes a £3,000 allowance. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London (1 Horse Guards Road) or Darlington (Feethams House) Do you want a role working in an exciting and fast paced team? This role represents a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to the heart of Government. About the Team The Director General for Growth and Productivity's office sits within the wider Permanent Secretary's team, which comprises three Permanent Secretary's offices, five other Director General offices, and the Public Appointments and Corporate Governance team. The Director General's office comprises one Private Secretary, the Executive Assistant and the Director General. The Director General is responsible for the Enterprise and Growth Group which promotes sustainable growth and higher productivity for the UK. The team works flexibly and collaboratively across HMT, Other Government Departments, Cabinet Office, and No 10 to provide the Director General with the support they need to support the Chancellor and other HMT Ministers with their priorities, as well as the department's internal priorities and policies. The team welcomes, values, and includes people from all walks of life and we are a friendly, open, and supportive place to work. We are committed to work-life balance and flexible working. The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: The Executive Assistant will help to manage the busy day-to-day activities of the DG to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the office. For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities - for example assistant private secretary support, contributing to corporate activity, and making HMT the best possible place to work. The responsibilities of the role can flex based on requirements and portfolios may change in the future. The ideal candidate for this role is a proactive self-starter, capable of thinking ahead and driving forward top priority work in a fast-paced environment. Key accountabilities: Diary management - sole responsibility for managing a busy diary, including managing high-profile government and ministerial meetings that move with little warning, as well as prioritising and managing appointments, booking rooms, booking visitors in and providing technical support. Coordinating and handling all logistical arrangements for meetings and visits to ensure they run smoothly including travel arrangements where appropriate. Invitations - processing all incoming invitations (for meetings, speeches, events etc) and advising and prioritising for the DG Briefing - ensuring the DG is supported and prepared for their meetings by working with the Department to prepare briefings and papers. Building relationships - building, developing and maintaining relationships with the EMB team in HMT, Ministerial and Special Adviser Private Offices in HMT, policy teams across HMT, and internal and external stakeholders (e.g. DG offices in other departments, or business representatives). Understanding the political and confidential nature of support provided and acting with integrity and discretion, with both internal and external stakeholders. Recruitment - responsibility for the Director General's senior recruitments, from the initial job advertisement to arranging interviews and staff engagement panels. Team - provide cover for other Executive Assistant colleagues in the team on an ad-hoc basis during absence and share best practice. Contribute to the corporate life of the team and wider organisation. About You We are looking for people who have the ability to prioritise and adapt quickly to meet tight deadlines in a busy environment. You will also be able to form effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. As well as having the ability to make effective judgements and communicate effectively. Previous Diary Management would be ideal. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Executive Assistant to Director General Salary: London: £32,280 - £36,450 / National: £29,280 - £33,450. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. This role includes a £3,000 allowance. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London (1 Horse Guards Road) or Darlington (Feethams House) Do you want a role working in an exciting and fast paced team? This role represents a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to the heart of Government. About the Team The Director General for Growth and Productivity's office sits within the wider Permanent Secretary's team, which comprises three Permanent Secretary's offices, five other Director General offices, and the Public Appointments and Corporate Governance team. The Director General's office comprises one Private Secretary, the Executive Assistant and the Director General. The Director General is responsible for the Enterprise and Growth Group which promotes sustainable growth and higher productivity for the UK. The team works flexibly and collaboratively across HMT, Other Government Departments, Cabinet Office, and No 10 to provide the Director General with the support they need to support the Chancellor and other HMT Ministers with their priorities, as well as the department's internal priorities and policies. The team welcomes, values, and includes people from all walks of life and we are a friendly, open, and supportive place to work. We are committed to work-life balance and flexible working. The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: The Executive Assistant will help to manage the busy day-to-day activities of the DG to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the office. For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities - for example assistant private secretary support, contributing to corporate activity, and making HMT the best possible place to work. The responsibilities of the role can flex based on requirements and portfolios may change in the future. The ideal candidate for this role is a proactive self-starter, capable of thinking ahead and driving forward top priority work in a fast-paced environment. Key accountabilities: Diary management - sole responsibility for managing a busy diary, including managing high-profile government and ministerial meetings that move with little warning, as well as prioritising and managing appointments, booking rooms, booking visitors in and providing technical support. Coordinating and handling all logistical arrangements for meetings and visits to ensure they run smoothly including travel arrangements where appropriate. Invitations - processing all incoming invitations (for meetings, speeches, events etc) and advising and prioritising for the DG Briefing - ensuring the DG is supported and prepared for their meetings by working with the Department to prepare briefings and papers. Building relationships - building, developing and maintaining relationships with the EMB team in HMT, Ministerial and Special Adviser Private Offices in HMT, policy teams across HMT, and internal and external stakeholders (e.g. DG offices in other departments, or business representatives). Understanding the political and confidential nature of support provided and acting with integrity and discretion, with both internal and external stakeholders. Recruitment - responsibility for the Director General's senior recruitments, from the initial job advertisement to arranging interviews and staff engagement panels. Team - provide cover for other Executive Assistant colleagues in the team on an ad-hoc basis during absence and share best practice. Contribute to the corporate life of the team and wider organisation. About You We are looking for people who have the ability to prioritise and adapt quickly to meet tight deadlines in a busy environment. You will also be able to form effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. As well as having the ability to make effective judgements and communicate effectively. Previous Diary Management would be ideal. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity
Strategic Finance Leadership. Private Equity Environment. Operational Impact. Are you a commercially sharp Finance Director ready to play a pivotal role in a high-performing, Private Equity-backed engineering services business? We are a leading independent provider of lift and escalator maintenance, repair and modernisation services across the UK - is entering an exciting phase of performance acceleration and value creation. We are now seeking a high-calibre Finance Director to partner with the Managing Director and PE stakeholders to drive financial excellence, operational performance, and strategic growth. This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role within a fast-paced SME environment where your contribution will directly influence business performance and long-term value. T he Role at a Glance: Finance Director - Qualified Dartford, Hybrid Competitive Base Salary + 15% Annual Bonus Paid Quarterly Plus Extensive Benefits Package inc Car Allowance Core hours 40 per week: 08:00-17:00, with one hour for lunch Company: Pioneer of the British lift industry. Formally part of global brand Otis - Private Equity-backed by R Capital since 2025. A Leasing independent service provider, specialising in the supply, installation, maintenance, repair and modernisation of all types of lift equipment. Pedigree: Clients include national retail chains/major hospitals, large facilities management providers and MOD sites Culture: Safety, Ethics & Quality Focused Your Background: Proven experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, or senior finance leader in a PE-backed or turnaround business Skills: Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA or CIMA. Team Leadership. We are a well-established, highly respected name in the UK lift and escalator services sector. Previously part of OTIS, the world's leading manufacturer and service provider of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways - the business is now owned by R-Capital and with greater agility as a standalone company is gearing for rapid growth. The business delivers maintenance, repair and modernisation solutions across commercial, residential and public-sector environments - including prestigious and high-profile sites. As a Private Equity-backed organisation, we are focused on operational excellence, cash optimisation, and sustainable growth. The business combines technical engineering capability with strong service delivery and long-standing client relationships. This is a rare opportunity to join at senior leadership level during a significant value-creation phase. Ready for your next adventure? Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will lead the entire finance function and act as a strategic partner to both the MD and Private Equity owners. You will provide strong financial leadership and insight, ensuring rigorous controls and governance while strengthening working capital performance and supporting our growth and transformation strategy. With full ownership of FP&A, financial control, reporting, compliance, audit and tax, you will deliver accurate monthly management accounts and drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning. You will help shape business strategy, performance targets and value creation initiatives, maintaining a sharp focus on cash flow, cost control and profitability. The role also includes preparing board and investor reporting, managing relationships with PE stakeholders and external advisors, and leading and developing the finance team to support continued business growth. About You: You are a commercially astute, execution-focused finance leader who thrives in a performance-driven environment. A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with ideally a Master's degree in Finance or Accounting, you bring 10+ years' relevant experience, including proven success as a Finance Director, Head of Finance or senior finance leader. You have operated within PE-backed, turnaround or high-change SME environments, ideally within service, engineering, construction or field-based operations businesses, and bring strong financial modelling and performance management capability with a clear track record of improving profitability and cash flow. Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards and exposure to post-merger integration would be advantageous. Strategic yet hands-on, you combine analytical rigour with a strong bias for execution. You are detail-oriented, solutions-focused and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment. With strong leadership presence and excellent communication and influencing skills, you build credibility quickly across all levels and lead teams with clarity and impact. Fluent written and spoken English is essential. Benefits: • Access to Discounts Platform • Pension (Day 1) - Aviva • Holiday - 25 days per year plus bank holidays - holiday year - January to December • Wellness (Day 1) - Employee Assistance Programme • Death in Service (Day 1) 3 x Salary - Canada Life • Sickness Scheme - Discretionary • Family Policies - Industry-leading enhanced maternity and paternity provision subject to service • Incentive Scheme (depending on role -non-contractual) • Employee Referral Scheme • Car Allowance Why Join Us? • Senior leadership influence within a PE-backed growth business • Direct impact on value creation and performance improvement • Strategic partnership role with the Managing Director • Opportunity to shape finance, governance and operational excellence • Dynamic, engineering-led services environment If you are an ambitious, commercially driven Finance Director looking for a high-impact leadership opportunity within a respected engineering services business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exceptional opportunity in confidence. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Strategic Finance Leadership. Private Equity Environment. Operational Impact. Are you a commercially sharp Finance Director ready to play a pivotal role in a high-performing, Private Equity-backed engineering services business? We are a leading independent provider of lift and escalator maintenance, repair and modernisation services across the UK - is entering an exciting phase of performance acceleration and value creation. We are now seeking a high-calibre Finance Director to partner with the Managing Director and PE stakeholders to drive financial excellence, operational performance, and strategic growth. This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role within a fast-paced SME environment where your contribution will directly influence business performance and long-term value. T he Role at a Glance: Finance Director - Qualified Dartford, Hybrid Competitive Base Salary + 15% Annual Bonus Paid Quarterly Plus Extensive Benefits Package inc Car Allowance Core hours 40 per week: 08:00-17:00, with one hour for lunch Company: Pioneer of the British lift industry. Formally part of global brand Otis - Private Equity-backed by R Capital since 2025. A Leasing independent service provider, specialising in the supply, installation, maintenance, repair and modernisation of all types of lift equipment. Pedigree: Clients include national retail chains/major hospitals, large facilities management providers and MOD sites Culture: Safety, Ethics & Quality Focused Your Background: Proven experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, or senior finance leader in a PE-backed or turnaround business Skills: Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA or CIMA. Team Leadership. We are a well-established, highly respected name in the UK lift and escalator services sector. Previously part of OTIS, the world's leading manufacturer and service provider of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways - the business is now owned by R-Capital and with greater agility as a standalone company is gearing for rapid growth. The business delivers maintenance, repair and modernisation solutions across commercial, residential and public-sector environments - including prestigious and high-profile sites. As a Private Equity-backed organisation, we are focused on operational excellence, cash optimisation, and sustainable growth. The business combines technical engineering capability with strong service delivery and long-standing client relationships. This is a rare opportunity to join at senior leadership level during a significant value-creation phase. Ready for your next adventure? Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will lead the entire finance function and act as a strategic partner to both the MD and Private Equity owners. You will provide strong financial leadership and insight, ensuring rigorous controls and governance while strengthening working capital performance and supporting our growth and transformation strategy. With full ownership of FP&A, financial control, reporting, compliance, audit and tax, you will deliver accurate monthly management accounts and drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning. You will help shape business strategy, performance targets and value creation initiatives, maintaining a sharp focus on cash flow, cost control and profitability. The role also includes preparing board and investor reporting, managing relationships with PE stakeholders and external advisors, and leading and developing the finance team to support continued business growth. About You: You are a commercially astute, execution-focused finance leader who thrives in a performance-driven environment. A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with ideally a Master's degree in Finance or Accounting, you bring 10+ years' relevant experience, including proven success as a Finance Director, Head of Finance or senior finance leader. You have operated within PE-backed, turnaround or high-change SME environments, ideally within service, engineering, construction or field-based operations businesses, and bring strong financial modelling and performance management capability with a clear track record of improving profitability and cash flow. Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards and exposure to post-merger integration would be advantageous. Strategic yet hands-on, you combine analytical rigour with a strong bias for execution. You are detail-oriented, solutions-focused and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment. With strong leadership presence and excellent communication and influencing skills, you build credibility quickly across all levels and lead teams with clarity and impact. Fluent written and spoken English is essential. Benefits: • Access to Discounts Platform • Pension (Day 1) - Aviva • Holiday - 25 days per year plus bank holidays - holiday year - January to December • Wellness (Day 1) - Employee Assistance Programme • Death in Service (Day 1) 3 x Salary - Canada Life • Sickness Scheme - Discretionary • Family Policies - Industry-leading enhanced maternity and paternity provision subject to service • Incentive Scheme (depending on role -non-contractual) • Employee Referral Scheme • Car Allowance Why Join Us? • Senior leadership influence within a PE-backed growth business • Direct impact on value creation and performance improvement • Strategic partnership role with the Managing Director • Opportunity to shape finance, governance and operational excellence • Dynamic, engineering-led services environment If you are an ambitious, commercially driven Finance Director looking for a high-impact leadership opportunity within a respected engineering services business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exceptional opportunity in confidence. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Senior Legal Counsel Location: London, LeedsHybrid role, happy to talk flexible working QBE European Operations areseekinga highly skilled and motivatedSeniorLegal Counsel to providehigh levelsupport in our corporate legal team. Working alongside existing Legal Counsel and Head of Legal, Corporate, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing legal advice and support on various corporate initiatives, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion. Your new role Work with Chief Legal Officer, Head of Legal, Corporate, existing Legal Counsel and Group colleagues to manage and deliver M&A, capital, finance, group (re)structuring/(re)organisation and treasury projects. Aknowledge of ESG principles andhands onexperience applying them across corporate operations, underwriting and investments to help QBE deliver on its sustainability commitments. An understanding ofglobalsanctions regimes andpreferablypractical experience inadvising onsanctions compliancein the financial services context. Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) or equivalent; LLM or other relevant qualificationsadvantageous. Minimum7years' PQE of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in-house or within a corporate legal team.Excellent drafting, negotiation,researchand communication skills. Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively. Project experience and/or exposure to project management. Experience in financial services or insurance sectors. Knowledge and competent understanding of UK/EU company law, competition law,sanctionsand data protection regulations. Benefits We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: To learn more about benefits of working with us, click We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Senior Legal Counsel Location: London, LeedsHybrid role, happy to talk flexible working QBE European Operations areseekinga highly skilled and motivatedSeniorLegal Counsel to providehigh levelsupport in our corporate legal team. Working alongside existing Legal Counsel and Head of Legal, Corporate, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing legal advice and support on various corporate initiatives, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion. Your new role Work with Chief Legal Officer, Head of Legal, Corporate, existing Legal Counsel and Group colleagues to manage and deliver M&A, capital, finance, group (re)structuring/(re)organisation and treasury projects. Aknowledge of ESG principles andhands onexperience applying them across corporate operations, underwriting and investments to help QBE deliver on its sustainability commitments. An understanding ofglobalsanctions regimes andpreferablypractical experience inadvising onsanctions compliancein the financial services context. Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) or equivalent; LLM or other relevant qualificationsadvantageous. Minimum7years' PQE of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in-house or within a corporate legal team.Excellent drafting, negotiation,researchand communication skills. Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively. Project experience and/or exposure to project management. Experience in financial services or insurance sectors. Knowledge and competent understanding of UK/EU company law, competition law,sanctionsand data protection regulations. Benefits We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: To learn more about benefits of working with us, click We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
This is a chance to join a growing professional services business in a role that offers real exposure, development, and progression. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in financial reporting, forecasting, and commercial decision support across the business, while supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation. The role has been created as part of the firm's growth plans and offers the opportunity to grow into a more senior role within the finance team over time. You'll be joining a values-led organisation that encourages ownership, collaboration and flexibility, with a hybrid working model and a minimum expectation of two days per week in the office. What's in it for you A visible role supporting the Head of Finance and working closely with senior leadership Genuine exposure to board reporting and strategic financial decision-making A progressive position with mentoring and development as the finance function continues to grow A broad remit across management accounts, forecasting, business partnering, VAT and financial reporting What you'll be doing Preparing the monthly management accounts with clear commentary and performance insights Producing financial reports and board packs to support senior leadership decision-making Leading the forecasting and budgeting processes across the business Providing commercial analysis and business partnering support to operational teams Delivering financial insight to help drive performance and strategic planning Acting as a key support to the Head of Finance, contributing to financial reporting, strategic projects, and the ongoing development of the finance function Contributing to the development of reporting processes and strengthening financial controls What they're looking for Ideally CIMA / ACCA qualified, although strongly qualified by experience candidates will also be considered Experience in preparing management accounts and financial reporting Experience managing or supervising a small finance team Confident in presenting financial information to senior stakeholders Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach This is not a typical 9-5 role, so we're looking for someone who takes ownership, enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and is comfortable operating with flexibility when needed. So, if you're looking for a role that offers genuine progression, exposure to senior leadership, and the chance to grow alongside a developing finance function, click apply now.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
This is a chance to join a growing professional services business in a role that offers real exposure, development, and progression. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in financial reporting, forecasting, and commercial decision support across the business, while supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation. The role has been created as part of the firm's growth plans and offers the opportunity to grow into a more senior role within the finance team over time. You'll be joining a values-led organisation that encourages ownership, collaboration and flexibility, with a hybrid working model and a minimum expectation of two days per week in the office. What's in it for you A visible role supporting the Head of Finance and working closely with senior leadership Genuine exposure to board reporting and strategic financial decision-making A progressive position with mentoring and development as the finance function continues to grow A broad remit across management accounts, forecasting, business partnering, VAT and financial reporting What you'll be doing Preparing the monthly management accounts with clear commentary and performance insights Producing financial reports and board packs to support senior leadership decision-making Leading the forecasting and budgeting processes across the business Providing commercial analysis and business partnering support to operational teams Delivering financial insight to help drive performance and strategic planning Acting as a key support to the Head of Finance, contributing to financial reporting, strategic projects, and the ongoing development of the finance function Contributing to the development of reporting processes and strengthening financial controls What they're looking for Ideally CIMA / ACCA qualified, although strongly qualified by experience candidates will also be considered Experience in preparing management accounts and financial reporting Experience managing or supervising a small finance team Confident in presenting financial information to senior stakeholders Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach This is not a typical 9-5 role, so we're looking for someone who takes ownership, enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and is comfortable operating with flexibility when needed. So, if you're looking for a role that offers genuine progression, exposure to senior leadership, and the chance to grow alongside a developing finance function, click apply now.
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to support some of our academies with clear financial insight, smart budgeting, and data driven decision-making. You'll work closely with Principals and senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and helping drive efficiencies across our schools. If you're an analytical, confident finance professional with strong stakeholder skills, we'd love to hear from you. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Financial Analysis & Reporting In-depth Financial Analysis Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to assess business performance against targets and trends. Perform analysis to guide strategic decisions. Analyse margin performance, cost drivers, and overheads, recommending opportunities for efficiency and savings. Produce and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and reliability of reports submitted to stakeholders Reporting & Commentary Prepare accurate and insightful financial reports including dashboards, variance reports, and commentary for business reviews. Translate raw financial data into actionable insights tailored to specific audiences (e.g. operations managers, Principals, department budget holders). Identify data anomalies and validate results by reconciling figures with source systems. Business Partnering Stakeholder Collaboration Act as a financial advisor to various departments/Schools, supporting them in managing budgets, understanding performance, and planning. Build trusting relationships with stakeholders by being approachable, knowledgeable, and supportive. Decision Support Provide financial modelling to support business cases, changes in trends, and contract negotiations. Assist managers in interpreting financial outcomes and guide them on how to improve profitability and efficiency. Risk Management & Compliance Regulatory & Policy Compliance Ensure adherence to relevant UK financial regulations, such as HMRC requirements, Companies Act, and internal financial controls. Monitor adherence to internal financial procedures, policies, and delegated authorities. For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) Commitment to ongoing professional development to remain current with UK financial regulations and best practices. A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a finance role, ideally with exposure to financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Experience in a commercial or multi-site operational environment is advantageous. Demonstrable experience working with financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent ERP solutions for financial reporting and analysis. For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to support some of our academies with clear financial insight, smart budgeting, and data driven decision-making. You'll work closely with Principals and senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and helping drive efficiencies across our schools. If you're an analytical, confident finance professional with strong stakeholder skills, we'd love to hear from you. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Financial Analysis & Reporting In-depth Financial Analysis Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to assess business performance against targets and trends. Perform analysis to guide strategic decisions. Analyse margin performance, cost drivers, and overheads, recommending opportunities for efficiency and savings. Produce and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and reliability of reports submitted to stakeholders Reporting & Commentary Prepare accurate and insightful financial reports including dashboards, variance reports, and commentary for business reviews. Translate raw financial data into actionable insights tailored to specific audiences (e.g. operations managers, Principals, department budget holders). Identify data anomalies and validate results by reconciling figures with source systems. Business Partnering Stakeholder Collaboration Act as a financial advisor to various departments/Schools, supporting them in managing budgets, understanding performance, and planning. Build trusting relationships with stakeholders by being approachable, knowledgeable, and supportive. Decision Support Provide financial modelling to support business cases, changes in trends, and contract negotiations. Assist managers in interpreting financial outcomes and guide them on how to improve profitability and efficiency. Risk Management & Compliance Regulatory & Policy Compliance Ensure adherence to relevant UK financial regulations, such as HMRC requirements, Companies Act, and internal financial controls. Monitor adherence to internal financial procedures, policies, and delegated authorities. For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) Commitment to ongoing professional development to remain current with UK financial regulations and best practices. A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a finance role, ideally with exposure to financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Experience in a commercial or multi-site operational environment is advantageous. Demonstrable experience working with financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent ERP solutions for financial reporting and analysis. For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday About Us We are a fast growing property group operating multiple brands across the BTR and PBSA sectors. Our centralised Group team drives governance, operational consistency, and commercial performance across a diverse UK portfolio. As we continue to scale, including recent expansion into European markets, we are strengthening our operational leadership structure. Procurement is central to delivering that growth, supporting cost control, supplier performance, and mobilisation across all brands within the Group. This role sits within the Group function and will lead procurement operations across the portfolio, working closely with brand and operational leaders to drive performance and accountability. The role Reporting to the Group Procurement Director, the Head of Procurement Operations will lead and run the day to day procurement function, managing a team of 3-4 professionals. This is a hands on leadership role with full operational accountability. You will be visible within the business, working closely with Finance, Operations, Property and Facilities teams to deliver commercial outcomes, strengthen supplier performance, and embed effective governance. We are looking for a strong people leader who enjoys being present in the business, building relationships, solving problems, and bringing clarity and structure to operational challenges. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, motivate and develop a team of 3-4 procurement professionals. Build strong, trusted relationships with Finance and Operations stakeholders. Run the end to end procurement operation across sourcing, contract management, supplier performance, and mobilisation. Lead complex negotiations and commercial decision making. Drive cost optimisation and value improvement initiatives. Manage procurement risk and resolve supplier or commercial issues pragmatically. Embed practical, proportionate processes and governance. Support mobilisation of new assets and contribute to future European expansion activity. About You You are: An experienced procurement leader within property, BTR, PBSA, real estate, or facilities management. A strong and confident people manager who develops others and drives accountability. Solutions focused and commercially minded. Comfortable working closely with Finance and Operations colleagues with differing priorities and working styles. Motivated to be present in the office environment and play an active leadership role. Excited by growth and the opportunity to support expansion into European markets. MCIPS qualified (or working towards) is desirable. Experience - Essential Significant experience in a senior procurement leadership role within property, BTR, PBSA, real estate, or facilities management. Proven track record of leading, managing, and developing procurement teams in a multi site or operational environment. Strong hands on experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management. Demonstrable experience embedding procurement processes, governance controls, and performance standards with clear audit, compliance, and risk management requirements. Proven ability to manage procurement risk, supplier issues, and commercial escalations independently. Experience delivering measurable cost optimisation and operational performance improvement. Experience - Desirable Experience supporting mobilisation and demobilisation of property, BTR, or PBSA assets. Exposure to EU procurement regulations or experience supporting procurement activity within European markets. Experience working during organisational growth, transformation, or restructuring. MCIPS qualified or working towards CIPS Level 4 6 (or equivalent experience). Experience implementing procurement systems, ERP platforms, or contract lifecycle management tools. Exposure to ESG, sustainability, or responsible procurement initiatives within property or facilities. What We Offer Generous holiday package: 25 days, plus bank holidays, for work life balance. Enhanced family leave packages for the important things in life. Exclusive retail discounts to make your money go further. Celebrate your birthday with a well deserved day off. Car leasing scheme for a comfortable commute. Cycle to work scheme to stay active and eco friendly. 2 charity days per year to make a difference in the community. Death in Service for peace of mind. EEO Statement At Homes for Students, we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Hours: 40 hours per week, 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday About Us We are a fast growing property group operating multiple brands across the BTR and PBSA sectors. Our centralised Group team drives governance, operational consistency, and commercial performance across a diverse UK portfolio. As we continue to scale, including recent expansion into European markets, we are strengthening our operational leadership structure. Procurement is central to delivering that growth, supporting cost control, supplier performance, and mobilisation across all brands within the Group. This role sits within the Group function and will lead procurement operations across the portfolio, working closely with brand and operational leaders to drive performance and accountability. The role Reporting to the Group Procurement Director, the Head of Procurement Operations will lead and run the day to day procurement function, managing a team of 3-4 professionals. This is a hands on leadership role with full operational accountability. You will be visible within the business, working closely with Finance, Operations, Property and Facilities teams to deliver commercial outcomes, strengthen supplier performance, and embed effective governance. We are looking for a strong people leader who enjoys being present in the business, building relationships, solving problems, and bringing clarity and structure to operational challenges. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, motivate and develop a team of 3-4 procurement professionals. Build strong, trusted relationships with Finance and Operations stakeholders. Run the end to end procurement operation across sourcing, contract management, supplier performance, and mobilisation. Lead complex negotiations and commercial decision making. Drive cost optimisation and value improvement initiatives. Manage procurement risk and resolve supplier or commercial issues pragmatically. Embed practical, proportionate processes and governance. Support mobilisation of new assets and contribute to future European expansion activity. About You You are: An experienced procurement leader within property, BTR, PBSA, real estate, or facilities management. A strong and confident people manager who develops others and drives accountability. Solutions focused and commercially minded. Comfortable working closely with Finance and Operations colleagues with differing priorities and working styles. Motivated to be present in the office environment and play an active leadership role. Excited by growth and the opportunity to support expansion into European markets. MCIPS qualified (or working towards) is desirable. Experience - Essential Significant experience in a senior procurement leadership role within property, BTR, PBSA, real estate, or facilities management. Proven track record of leading, managing, and developing procurement teams in a multi site or operational environment. Strong hands on experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management. Demonstrable experience embedding procurement processes, governance controls, and performance standards with clear audit, compliance, and risk management requirements. Proven ability to manage procurement risk, supplier issues, and commercial escalations independently. Experience delivering measurable cost optimisation and operational performance improvement. Experience - Desirable Experience supporting mobilisation and demobilisation of property, BTR, or PBSA assets. Exposure to EU procurement regulations or experience supporting procurement activity within European markets. Experience working during organisational growth, transformation, or restructuring. MCIPS qualified or working towards CIPS Level 4 6 (or equivalent experience). Experience implementing procurement systems, ERP platforms, or contract lifecycle management tools. Exposure to ESG, sustainability, or responsible procurement initiatives within property or facilities. What We Offer Generous holiday package: 25 days, plus bank holidays, for work life balance. Enhanced family leave packages for the important things in life. Exclusive retail discounts to make your money go further. Celebrate your birthday with a well deserved day off. Car leasing scheme for a comfortable commute. Cycle to work scheme to stay active and eco friendly. 2 charity days per year to make a difference in the community. Death in Service for peace of mind. EEO Statement At Homes for Students, we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need.
About Somerce Somerce is a TikTok Shop specialist agency focused on driving GMV growth for brands. We work with some of the fastest-growing beauty, fashion, lifestyle and FMCG brands in the UK, US and EU, helping them scale through TikTok Shop using live commerce, affiliates, creators and paid media. Our clients include brands such as Unilever, L'Oréal and The Beauty Crop. As we continue to scale our live commerce offering and studio operations, we are looking for a Head of TikTok LIVE Talent to lead and develop our presenter roster. This is a senior role responsible for recruiting, training and managing TikTok LIVE hosts, ensuring they consistently deliver high-performing live shopping experiences for our clients. What you will do Live Host Recruitment & Talent Development Identify and recruit high-potential TikTok LIVE presenters with strong on-camera selling ability Build and manage Somerce' roster of professional LIVE hosts Run casting, auditions and trial streams to assess talent performance Develop a pipeline of new hosts across different product categories including beauty, fashion and lifestyle Work closely with talent agencies, creators and internal networks to source new presenters Host Training & Performance Coaching Train presenters on live selling techniques, storytelling and audience engagement Coach hosts on product demonstration, pacing, call-to-action and conversion techniques Lead rehearsal sessions ahead of key livestreams and brand showcases Provide ongoing feedback and performance reviews to improve host performance Develop internal training frameworks for new and existing hosts Live Performance & Show Quality Set the standard for how Somerce hosts present on TikTok LIVE Ensure hosts deliver engaging, commercially driven streams that convert viewers into customers Work closely with the trading and live strategy teams to align hosts with product launches and campaigns Support hosts during major livestream events including showcase lives and brand moments Maintain consistency across all live productions and ensure the highest broadcast quality Host Scheduling & Deployment Manage host availability and scheduling across Somerce studios and client livestreams Ensure the right host is matched to the right brand, category and campaign Coordinate presenter coverage for daily lives, brand showcases and large live events Work closely with studio and operations teams to ensure smooth live production Talent Management Act as the primary point of contact for Somerce LIVE hosts Build strong relationships with presenters and support their development Manage host contracts, rates and commercial agreements Monitor host performance and identify opportunities to scale top performers Brand & Client Collaboration Work with the client strategy team to ensure hosts represent brands authentically and professionally Help brands identify the right presenting style and talent for their livestreams Support brand onboarding by training hosts on product knowledge and brand messaging Play a key role in delivering successful livestream activations for clients How You'll Work Fast-paced, high-ownership environment Minimal bureaucracy, maximum accountability You're expected to challenge, suggest, optimise and lead This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility and impact What We're Looking For Experience in live presenting, broadcast retail, live commerce or talent management Strong understanding of TikTok LIVE or livestream shopping environments A natural ability to coach presenters and improve on-camera performance Experience working with creators, presenters or influencer talent Commercial awareness and understanding of what drives conversion and GMV in live commerce Confident leading rehearsals, feedback sessions and training workshops Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple hosts and livestream schedules Core Benefits Competitive salary, benchmarked to experience and performance Performance-related bonus / commission aligned to commercial impact 28 days holiday + bank holidays Hybrid working with offices in London and Manchester Flexible working hours - we care about output, not clock-watching Growth & Career Development Clear progression paths with responsibility early Regular performance reviews focused on development and impact Direct exposure to high-growth brands across the UK, US and EU Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of TikTok Shop and social commerce Financial & Lifestyle Perks Company pension scheme Monthly wellness allowance (gym, fitness, mental wellbeing or similar) Team socials and events throughout the year Staff discounts across our brands and partners Work Environment Fast-paced, high-ownership culture Minimal bureaucracy and maximum accountability Surrounded by people who care about performance, creativity and doing things properly A business that wins with its clients, shared success matters The Somerce Difference We trust our people We move quickly and back good ideas You'll have real influence, not just responsibility If you perform, you'll grow, simple as that
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
About Somerce Somerce is a TikTok Shop specialist agency focused on driving GMV growth for brands. We work with some of the fastest-growing beauty, fashion, lifestyle and FMCG brands in the UK, US and EU, helping them scale through TikTok Shop using live commerce, affiliates, creators and paid media. Our clients include brands such as Unilever, L'Oréal and The Beauty Crop. As we continue to scale our live commerce offering and studio operations, we are looking for a Head of TikTok LIVE Talent to lead and develop our presenter roster. This is a senior role responsible for recruiting, training and managing TikTok LIVE hosts, ensuring they consistently deliver high-performing live shopping experiences for our clients. What you will do Live Host Recruitment & Talent Development Identify and recruit high-potential TikTok LIVE presenters with strong on-camera selling ability Build and manage Somerce' roster of professional LIVE hosts Run casting, auditions and trial streams to assess talent performance Develop a pipeline of new hosts across different product categories including beauty, fashion and lifestyle Work closely with talent agencies, creators and internal networks to source new presenters Host Training & Performance Coaching Train presenters on live selling techniques, storytelling and audience engagement Coach hosts on product demonstration, pacing, call-to-action and conversion techniques Lead rehearsal sessions ahead of key livestreams and brand showcases Provide ongoing feedback and performance reviews to improve host performance Develop internal training frameworks for new and existing hosts Live Performance & Show Quality Set the standard for how Somerce hosts present on TikTok LIVE Ensure hosts deliver engaging, commercially driven streams that convert viewers into customers Work closely with the trading and live strategy teams to align hosts with product launches and campaigns Support hosts during major livestream events including showcase lives and brand moments Maintain consistency across all live productions and ensure the highest broadcast quality Host Scheduling & Deployment Manage host availability and scheduling across Somerce studios and client livestreams Ensure the right host is matched to the right brand, category and campaign Coordinate presenter coverage for daily lives, brand showcases and large live events Work closely with studio and operations teams to ensure smooth live production Talent Management Act as the primary point of contact for Somerce LIVE hosts Build strong relationships with presenters and support their development Manage host contracts, rates and commercial agreements Monitor host performance and identify opportunities to scale top performers Brand & Client Collaboration Work with the client strategy team to ensure hosts represent brands authentically and professionally Help brands identify the right presenting style and talent for their livestreams Support brand onboarding by training hosts on product knowledge and brand messaging Play a key role in delivering successful livestream activations for clients How You'll Work Fast-paced, high-ownership environment Minimal bureaucracy, maximum accountability You're expected to challenge, suggest, optimise and lead This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility and impact What We're Looking For Experience in live presenting, broadcast retail, live commerce or talent management Strong understanding of TikTok LIVE or livestream shopping environments A natural ability to coach presenters and improve on-camera performance Experience working with creators, presenters or influencer talent Commercial awareness and understanding of what drives conversion and GMV in live commerce Confident leading rehearsals, feedback sessions and training workshops Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple hosts and livestream schedules Core Benefits Competitive salary, benchmarked to experience and performance Performance-related bonus / commission aligned to commercial impact 28 days holiday + bank holidays Hybrid working with offices in London and Manchester Flexible working hours - we care about output, not clock-watching Growth & Career Development Clear progression paths with responsibility early Regular performance reviews focused on development and impact Direct exposure to high-growth brands across the UK, US and EU Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of TikTok Shop and social commerce Financial & Lifestyle Perks Company pension scheme Monthly wellness allowance (gym, fitness, mental wellbeing or similar) Team socials and events throughout the year Staff discounts across our brands and partners Work Environment Fast-paced, high-ownership culture Minimal bureaucracy and maximum accountability Surrounded by people who care about performance, creativity and doing things properly A business that wins with its clients, shared success matters The Somerce Difference We trust our people We move quickly and back good ideas You'll have real influence, not just responsibility If you perform, you'll grow, simple as that
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Head of Health and Safety - Commercial and WFRE City: Slough We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege. Supply Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers. About the role The Head of Health & Safety - Commercial, Sales & Facilities (WFRE) will lead the consistent implementation and assurance of Reckitt's H&S standards across all commercial and sales functions globally. This role provides governance, oversight, and support to drive legal compliance, operational excellence, and a strong safety culture across the global workplace environment. Working as part of the Global Health and Safety Team, the role will partner closely with Global Workplace Facilities and Real Estate Team (WFRE), and Regional Commercial Leadership to ensure all Reckitt workplaces maintain robust compliance and risk management systems aligned with Reckitt's ambition to be a world-class H&S organisation. Scope of Responsibility Global Sites: All commercial offices, and leased office facilities worldwide. Key Interfaces: Global H&S Director, Global Facilities Director, Regional Head of H&S, Commercial Leaders and the relevant SVPs. Your responsibilities Maintain the global risk register for commercial sites. Identify and elevate "Sites of Focus" (SOF) globally based on H&S performance and risk exposure. Conduct "deep dives" (e.g. fire safety, ergonomics, asset management, workplace wellbeing, contractor safety, emergency response, and crisis management situations i.e. following an incident). Develop the risk profile for the role and implement programs accordingly. Commercial & Facilities Governance Partner with Global Workplace Facilities and Real Estate Management to ensure all Reckitt office facilities are compliant with local H&S and fire safety regulations. Oversee H&S assurance for all commercial and field based environments, including regional head offices, field-based teams, and leased spaces. Develop and maintain global H&S requirements for facilities management, including contractor control, building safety, accessibility, and security interfaces. Ensure workplace wellbeing, ergonomics and occupational health risks are effectively managed in all office and remote work settings. Business Partnering Serve as the primary H&S business partner to the Commercial Leaders and Facilities Leadership. Provide regional leadership teams with updates on global standards, audit outcomes, and improvement actions. Embed H&S considerations into facilities and real estate decision making (office moves, refurbishments, and capital projects). Audit & Assurance Lead the audit program for the defined areas of responsibility, including planning and execution for all commercial sites within scope. Deliver consistent governance through remote and virtual assurance methods where applicable. Update scorecards and dashboards for leadership visibility and continuous improvement. Incident Investigation & Learning Support serious incident investigations across all commercial sites and off site/field based colleagues within the Commercial structure. Promote a learning culture by driving consistent root cause analysis, learning reviews, and corrective action follow up. Communicate key learnings globally through commercial and facilities networks. Global Standards & Systems Contribute to the continual development of Reckitt's Global H&S Standards and ensure adoption across commercial and field based environments. Own data integrity for the global EHS reporting system related to facilities and commercial operations. Partner with Workplace Facilities and Real Estate teams to embed safety requirements into global FM contracts and governance frameworks. Coaching & Capability Building Mentor Commercial Leaders, FM leaders and those within the structure to build consistent competence in managing H&S in corporate environments. Support the development of Reckitt's H&S competency framework and ensure inclusion of commercial and facilities roles. External Engagement Represent Reckitt H&S externally with regulatory bodies, insurers, and industry groups (e.g., FM Global, IOSH, IFMA). Share global best practice and promote Reckitt's leadership in safety within commercial and facilities networks. The experience we're looking for Minimum Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent). Ability to travel (up to 50% of time) Proven experience leading H&S across complex environments in a global or international capacity. Proven experience managing EHS projects within FMCG, Engineering or industrial environments and knowledge of key risks including machinery guarding, workplace transport, working at height, confined spaces alongside Office and facilities based risks. Excellent communication, project management, and problem solving skills. Strong understanding of global H&S legislation, building safety and facilities management standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 41001, NFPA, EN, OSHA and Workers compensation). Experience in auditing, governance and stakeholder engagement at senior levels. Strong data analysis, reporting and communication skills. Chartered H&S professional (or working towards). Multilingual or cross cultural communication skills advantageous. The skills for success Place your text here What we offer With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy. Equality We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Head of Health and Safety - Commercial and WFRE City: Slough We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege. Supply Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers. About the role The Head of Health & Safety - Commercial, Sales & Facilities (WFRE) will lead the consistent implementation and assurance of Reckitt's H&S standards across all commercial and sales functions globally. This role provides governance, oversight, and support to drive legal compliance, operational excellence, and a strong safety culture across the global workplace environment. Working as part of the Global Health and Safety Team, the role will partner closely with Global Workplace Facilities and Real Estate Team (WFRE), and Regional Commercial Leadership to ensure all Reckitt workplaces maintain robust compliance and risk management systems aligned with Reckitt's ambition to be a world-class H&S organisation. Scope of Responsibility Global Sites: All commercial offices, and leased office facilities worldwide. Key Interfaces: Global H&S Director, Global Facilities Director, Regional Head of H&S, Commercial Leaders and the relevant SVPs. Your responsibilities Maintain the global risk register for commercial sites. Identify and elevate "Sites of Focus" (SOF) globally based on H&S performance and risk exposure. Conduct "deep dives" (e.g. fire safety, ergonomics, asset management, workplace wellbeing, contractor safety, emergency response, and crisis management situations i.e. following an incident). Develop the risk profile for the role and implement programs accordingly. Commercial & Facilities Governance Partner with Global Workplace Facilities and Real Estate Management to ensure all Reckitt office facilities are compliant with local H&S and fire safety regulations. Oversee H&S assurance for all commercial and field based environments, including regional head offices, field-based teams, and leased spaces. Develop and maintain global H&S requirements for facilities management, including contractor control, building safety, accessibility, and security interfaces. Ensure workplace wellbeing, ergonomics and occupational health risks are effectively managed in all office and remote work settings. Business Partnering Serve as the primary H&S business partner to the Commercial Leaders and Facilities Leadership. Provide regional leadership teams with updates on global standards, audit outcomes, and improvement actions. Embed H&S considerations into facilities and real estate decision making (office moves, refurbishments, and capital projects). Audit & Assurance Lead the audit program for the defined areas of responsibility, including planning and execution for all commercial sites within scope. Deliver consistent governance through remote and virtual assurance methods where applicable. Update scorecards and dashboards for leadership visibility and continuous improvement. Incident Investigation & Learning Support serious incident investigations across all commercial sites and off site/field based colleagues within the Commercial structure. Promote a learning culture by driving consistent root cause analysis, learning reviews, and corrective action follow up. Communicate key learnings globally through commercial and facilities networks. Global Standards & Systems Contribute to the continual development of Reckitt's Global H&S Standards and ensure adoption across commercial and field based environments. Own data integrity for the global EHS reporting system related to facilities and commercial operations. Partner with Workplace Facilities and Real Estate teams to embed safety requirements into global FM contracts and governance frameworks. Coaching & Capability Building Mentor Commercial Leaders, FM leaders and those within the structure to build consistent competence in managing H&S in corporate environments. Support the development of Reckitt's H&S competency framework and ensure inclusion of commercial and facilities roles. External Engagement Represent Reckitt H&S externally with regulatory bodies, insurers, and industry groups (e.g., FM Global, IOSH, IFMA). Share global best practice and promote Reckitt's leadership in safety within commercial and facilities networks. The experience we're looking for Minimum Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent). Ability to travel (up to 50% of time) Proven experience leading H&S across complex environments in a global or international capacity. Proven experience managing EHS projects within FMCG, Engineering or industrial environments and knowledge of key risks including machinery guarding, workplace transport, working at height, confined spaces alongside Office and facilities based risks. Excellent communication, project management, and problem solving skills. Strong understanding of global H&S legislation, building safety and facilities management standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 41001, NFPA, EN, OSHA and Workers compensation). Experience in auditing, governance and stakeholder engagement at senior levels. Strong data analysis, reporting and communication skills. Chartered H&S professional (or working towards). Multilingual or cross cultural communication skills advantageous. The skills for success Place your text here What we offer With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy. Equality We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
CIPFA Financial Controller Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Permanent, Full-time (32 hours across 4 days - compressed hours) Hybrid working - typically 2 days a week in the office Office based in Moorgate, London About CIPFA The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is the world's only professional accountancy body dedicated to public finance. For over a century, we have supported governments, public services and organisations across the UK and internationally to ensure public money is managed effectively and transparently. Our work sits at the heart of public trust. From setting professional standards and providing training to delivering advisory services and research, CIPFA plays a critical role in strengthening financial management across the public sector. Our members work in central and local government, health, housing, and international development, helping ensure that public resources deliver the greatest possible impact. As CIPFA continues to develop its global reach and commercial activities, we are seeking a Financial Controller to help ensure the organisation maintains the highest standards of financial stewardship, governance and reporting. About the Role We're seeking a senior member of the CIPFA Finance management team. Alongside the core deliverables, you'll work with the CFO and Head of Finance to shape our financial strategy and transform operations. The Financial Controller will lead CIPFA's technical accounting, treasury, tax and financial reporting activities across the organisation and its trading subsidiary. This is a broad and hands-on role with responsibility for statutory reporting, year-end and audit management, treasury oversight and the charity's tax environment. You will ensure CIPFA maintains robust financial controls and compliance with charity accounting standards while shaping wider finance initiatives and organisational projects. Working closely with colleagues across the finance team and the wider organisation, you will also provide expertise on complex accounting matters including revenue recognition, grants and fund accounting, and foreign currency activity. CIPFA has successfully implemented a suite of Microsoft systems providing a platform for further operational transformation. The role offers the opportunity to substantially improve reporting and processes to deliver strategic change and enhanced financial governance. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of statutory accounts for the charity, subsidiary and consolidated group. Manage the year-end close process and act as the key point of contact for external auditors. Oversee CIPFA's tax and VAT environment, including compliance, quarterly returns and partial exemption calculations. Manage treasury activities including cash management, investments and foreign currency exposure. Maintain strong financial controls and support improvements to the organisation's control environment. Oversee complex accounting areas including property accounting, grants and revenue recognition. Ensure compliance with SORP FRS102 and other relevant accounting standards. Support the budgeting process and quarterly reforecasts in collaboration with the Finance Business Partner. Work with colleagues to improve financial systems, reporting capability and the chart of accounts structure. Manage internal audits and contribute to wider governance, risk and compliance initiatives. Provide financial training, guidance and documentation across areas of responsibility. What We're Looking For A fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong experience preparing charity and group statutory accounts. Experience managing charity tax and VAT matters, including partial exemption and international sales. Excellent knowledge of accounting standards, particularly SORP FRS102. Experience managing year-end processes and working with external auditors. Strong Excel and analytical skills, with experience improving systems and financial processes. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with both finance and non-finance colleagues. A proactive and improvement-focused approach to finance operations. Why Join CIPFA? CIPFA offers the opportunity to work in an organisation with a unique and meaningful mission: supporting better financial management across public services worldwide. We pride ourselves on being collaborative, people-focused and forward-looking. Our hybrid working model and compressed four-day week provide flexibility while enabling our teams to deliver impactful work in a supportive environment. You will join a finance team that plays a central role in ensuring CIPFA continues to deliver high-quality services to members, governments and public organisations around the world. How to Apply CIPFA are partnering with Allen Lane on this appointment. To find out more about the role or to discuss your suitability, please contact Iain Slinn at Allen Lane to arrange an informal conversation. Closing deadline: Monday 23rd March 1st stage interview: w/c 30th March 2nd stage interview: w/c 6th April
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
CIPFA Financial Controller Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Permanent, Full-time (32 hours across 4 days - compressed hours) Hybrid working - typically 2 days a week in the office Office based in Moorgate, London About CIPFA The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is the world's only professional accountancy body dedicated to public finance. For over a century, we have supported governments, public services and organisations across the UK and internationally to ensure public money is managed effectively and transparently. Our work sits at the heart of public trust. From setting professional standards and providing training to delivering advisory services and research, CIPFA plays a critical role in strengthening financial management across the public sector. Our members work in central and local government, health, housing, and international development, helping ensure that public resources deliver the greatest possible impact. As CIPFA continues to develop its global reach and commercial activities, we are seeking a Financial Controller to help ensure the organisation maintains the highest standards of financial stewardship, governance and reporting. About the Role We're seeking a senior member of the CIPFA Finance management team. Alongside the core deliverables, you'll work with the CFO and Head of Finance to shape our financial strategy and transform operations. The Financial Controller will lead CIPFA's technical accounting, treasury, tax and financial reporting activities across the organisation and its trading subsidiary. This is a broad and hands-on role with responsibility for statutory reporting, year-end and audit management, treasury oversight and the charity's tax environment. You will ensure CIPFA maintains robust financial controls and compliance with charity accounting standards while shaping wider finance initiatives and organisational projects. Working closely with colleagues across the finance team and the wider organisation, you will also provide expertise on complex accounting matters including revenue recognition, grants and fund accounting, and foreign currency activity. CIPFA has successfully implemented a suite of Microsoft systems providing a platform for further operational transformation. The role offers the opportunity to substantially improve reporting and processes to deliver strategic change and enhanced financial governance. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of statutory accounts for the charity, subsidiary and consolidated group. Manage the year-end close process and act as the key point of contact for external auditors. Oversee CIPFA's tax and VAT environment, including compliance, quarterly returns and partial exemption calculations. Manage treasury activities including cash management, investments and foreign currency exposure. Maintain strong financial controls and support improvements to the organisation's control environment. Oversee complex accounting areas including property accounting, grants and revenue recognition. Ensure compliance with SORP FRS102 and other relevant accounting standards. Support the budgeting process and quarterly reforecasts in collaboration with the Finance Business Partner. Work with colleagues to improve financial systems, reporting capability and the chart of accounts structure. Manage internal audits and contribute to wider governance, risk and compliance initiatives. Provide financial training, guidance and documentation across areas of responsibility. What We're Looking For A fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong experience preparing charity and group statutory accounts. Experience managing charity tax and VAT matters, including partial exemption and international sales. Excellent knowledge of accounting standards, particularly SORP FRS102. Experience managing year-end processes and working with external auditors. Strong Excel and analytical skills, with experience improving systems and financial processes. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with both finance and non-finance colleagues. A proactive and improvement-focused approach to finance operations. Why Join CIPFA? CIPFA offers the opportunity to work in an organisation with a unique and meaningful mission: supporting better financial management across public services worldwide. We pride ourselves on being collaborative, people-focused and forward-looking. Our hybrid working model and compressed four-day week provide flexibility while enabling our teams to deliver impactful work in a supportive environment. You will join a finance team that plays a central role in ensuring CIPFA continues to deliver high-quality services to members, governments and public organisations around the world. How to Apply CIPFA are partnering with Allen Lane on this appointment. To find out more about the role or to discuss your suitability, please contact Iain Slinn at Allen Lane to arrange an informal conversation. Closing deadline: Monday 23rd March 1st stage interview: w/c 30th March 2nd stage interview: w/c 6th April
A leading, operationally complex organisation is seeking a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to join their senior leadership team in Watford. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the financial direction of a business that values clarity, collaboration, and impactful decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO and other senior leaders, ensuring that financial planning, forecasting, and analysis are delivered with precision and integrity. What you'll do: As Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will play an instrumental role in shaping both short-term forecasts and long-term strategic plans. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with key stakeholders across multiple departments to ensure that all aspects of financial planning are aligned with organisational objectives. You will be responsible for delivering insightful analysis that supports critical business decisions while maintaining rigorous standards of data quality. By managing a dedicated FP&A team, you will foster an environment focused on continuous improvement through automation and process enhancement. Your ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations will be essential in supporting the CFO's agenda and enabling the wider leadership team to achieve their goals. Take full ownership of forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes across profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet for the entire organisation. Deliver accurate 12-month rolling forecasts as well as comprehensive three-year strategic plans based on clear drivers and robust assumptions. Conduct scenario planning exercises that clearly articulate risks and opportunities to inform business strategy. Produce high-quality performance analysis and reporting to ensure senior stakeholders have forward-looking insight for effective decision-making. Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and central functions to provide actionable support for commercial decisions and resource allocation. Contribute expert input into investment appraisals, commercial projects, and resource deployment across the business. Work alongside the CFO to craft clear narratives behind financial results for presentation to senior leadership teams. Manage and develop a small FP&A team by overseeing forecasting cycles, preparing performance packs, and conducting variance analysis. Drive consistency in data quality and automation initiatives to ensure a single trusted version of financial information is maintained throughout the organisation. What you bring: In this Head of Financial Planning and Analysis position, your background should reflect significant exposure to complex organisational structures where stakeholder engagement is key. You will bring deep technical knowledge of all aspects of financial planning-from detailed forecasting cycles through to strategic scenario modelling-and demonstrate an aptitude for translating intricate data into meaningful insights. Your interpersonal skills will enable you to build trust-based relationships across departments while guiding your team towards best practice standards. A pragmatic mindset coupled with a supportive leadership approach will help you succeed in fostering collaboration within your function. Experience implementing automation solutions or enhancing data quality frameworks would be highly advantageous as you seek to elevate the impact of the FP&A function. Extensive experience operating at Head of FP&A or Senior FP&A level within matrix or multi-stakeholder organisations where clarity is paramount. Proven track record in businesses characterised by complex reporting lines or intricate ownership structures requiring advanced stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated success in operationally intensive or commercially layered environments where adaptability is crucial. Strong technical expertise in planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis with an emphasis on accuracy and reliability. Confidence engaging with senior leadership teams as well as external stakeholders to communicate financial insights effectively. Exceptional ability to distil complexity into clear, actionable recommendations that drive business outcomes. Pragmatic approach combined with hands-on leadership style that nurtures team development while delivering results under pressure. Experience driving consistency in data quality through automation initiatives aimed at streamlining processes across finance functions. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
A leading, operationally complex organisation is seeking a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to join their senior leadership team in Watford. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the financial direction of a business that values clarity, collaboration, and impactful decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO and other senior leaders, ensuring that financial planning, forecasting, and analysis are delivered with precision and integrity. What you'll do: As Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will play an instrumental role in shaping both short-term forecasts and long-term strategic plans. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with key stakeholders across multiple departments to ensure that all aspects of financial planning are aligned with organisational objectives. You will be responsible for delivering insightful analysis that supports critical business decisions while maintaining rigorous standards of data quality. By managing a dedicated FP&A team, you will foster an environment focused on continuous improvement through automation and process enhancement. Your ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations will be essential in supporting the CFO's agenda and enabling the wider leadership team to achieve their goals. Take full ownership of forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes across profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet for the entire organisation. Deliver accurate 12-month rolling forecasts as well as comprehensive three-year strategic plans based on clear drivers and robust assumptions. Conduct scenario planning exercises that clearly articulate risks and opportunities to inform business strategy. Produce high-quality performance analysis and reporting to ensure senior stakeholders have forward-looking insight for effective decision-making. Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and central functions to provide actionable support for commercial decisions and resource allocation. Contribute expert input into investment appraisals, commercial projects, and resource deployment across the business. Work alongside the CFO to craft clear narratives behind financial results for presentation to senior leadership teams. Manage and develop a small FP&A team by overseeing forecasting cycles, preparing performance packs, and conducting variance analysis. Drive consistency in data quality and automation initiatives to ensure a single trusted version of financial information is maintained throughout the organisation. What you bring: In this Head of Financial Planning and Analysis position, your background should reflect significant exposure to complex organisational structures where stakeholder engagement is key. You will bring deep technical knowledge of all aspects of financial planning-from detailed forecasting cycles through to strategic scenario modelling-and demonstrate an aptitude for translating intricate data into meaningful insights. Your interpersonal skills will enable you to build trust-based relationships across departments while guiding your team towards best practice standards. A pragmatic mindset coupled with a supportive leadership approach will help you succeed in fostering collaboration within your function. Experience implementing automation solutions or enhancing data quality frameworks would be highly advantageous as you seek to elevate the impact of the FP&A function. Extensive experience operating at Head of FP&A or Senior FP&A level within matrix or multi-stakeholder organisations where clarity is paramount. Proven track record in businesses characterised by complex reporting lines or intricate ownership structures requiring advanced stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated success in operationally intensive or commercially layered environments where adaptability is crucial. Strong technical expertise in planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis with an emphasis on accuracy and reliability. Confidence engaging with senior leadership teams as well as external stakeholders to communicate financial insights effectively. Exceptional ability to distil complexity into clear, actionable recommendations that drive business outcomes. Pragmatic approach combined with hands-on leadership style that nurtures team development while delivering results under pressure. Experience driving consistency in data quality through automation initiatives aimed at streamlining processes across finance functions. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
CIPFA Financial Controller Salary: £60,000 £65,000 Permanent, Full-time (32 hours across 4 days compressed hours) Hybrid working typically 2 days a week in the office Office based in Moorgate, London About CIPFA The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is the world s only professional accountancy body dedicated to public finance. For over a century, we have supported governments, public services and organisations across the UK and internationally to ensure public money is managed effectively and transparently. Our work sits at the heart of public trust. From setting professional standards and providing training to delivering advisory services and research, CIPFA plays a critical role in strengthening financial management across the public sector. Our members work in central and local government, health, housing, and international development, helping ensure that public resources deliver the greatest possible impact. As CIPFA continues to develop its global reach and commercial activities, we are seeking a Financial Controller to help ensure the organisation maintains the highest standards of financial stewardship, governance and reporting. About the Role We re seeking a senior member of the CIPFA Finance management team. Alongside the core deliverables, you ll work with the CFO and Head of Finance to shape our financial strategy and transform operations. The Financial Controller will lead CIPFA s technical accounting, treasury, tax and financial reporting activities across the organisation and its trading subsidiary. This is a broad and hands-on role with responsibility for statutory reporting, year-end and audit management, treasury oversight and the charity s tax environment. You will ensure CIPFA maintains robust financial controls and compliance with charity accounting standards while shaping wider finance initiatives and organisational projects. Working closely with colleagues across the finance team and the wider organisation, you will also provide expertise on complex accounting matters including revenue recognition, grants and fund accounting, and foreign currency activity. CIPFA has successfully implemented a suite of Microsoft systems providing a platform for further operational transformation. The role offers the opportunity to substantially improve reporting and processes to deliver strategic change and enhanced financial governance. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of statutory accounts for the charity, subsidiary and consolidated group. Manage the year-end close process and act as the key point of contact for external auditors. Oversee CIPFA s tax and VAT environment, including compliance, quarterly returns and partial exemption calculations. Manage treasury activities including cash management, investments and foreign currency exposure. Maintain strong financial controls and support improvements to the organisation s control environment. Oversee complex accounting areas including property accounting, grants and revenue recognition. Ensure compliance with SORP FRS102 and other relevant accounting standards. Support the budgeting process and quarterly reforecasts in collaboration with the Finance Business Partner. Work with colleagues to improve financial systems, reporting capability and the chart of accounts structure. Manage internal audits and contribute to wider governance, risk and compliance initiatives. Provide financial training, guidance and documentation across areas of responsibility. What We re Looking For A fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong experience preparing charity and group statutory accounts. Experience managing charity tax and VAT matters, including partial exemption and international sales. Excellent knowledge of accounting standards, particularly SORP FRS102. Experience managing year-end processes and working with external auditors. Strong Excel and analytical skills, with experience improving systems and financial processes. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with both finance and non-finance colleagues. A proactive and improvement-focused approach to finance operations. Why Join CIPFA? CIPFA offers the opportunity to work in an organisation with a unique and meaningful mission: supporting better financial management across public services worldwide. We pride ourselves on being collaborative, people-focused and forward-looking. Our hybrid working model and compressed four-day week provide flexibility while enabling our teams to deliver impactful work in a supportive environment. You will join a finance team that plays a central role in ensuring CIPFA continues to deliver high-quality services to members, governments and public organisations around the world. How to Apply CIPFA are partnering with Allen Lane on this appointment. To find out more about the role or to discuss your suitability, please contact Iain Slinn at Allen Lane to arrange an informal conversation. Closing deadline: Monday 23rd March 1st stage interview: w/c 30th March 2nd stage interview: w/c 6th April
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
CIPFA Financial Controller Salary: £60,000 £65,000 Permanent, Full-time (32 hours across 4 days compressed hours) Hybrid working typically 2 days a week in the office Office based in Moorgate, London About CIPFA The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is the world s only professional accountancy body dedicated to public finance. For over a century, we have supported governments, public services and organisations across the UK and internationally to ensure public money is managed effectively and transparently. Our work sits at the heart of public trust. From setting professional standards and providing training to delivering advisory services and research, CIPFA plays a critical role in strengthening financial management across the public sector. Our members work in central and local government, health, housing, and international development, helping ensure that public resources deliver the greatest possible impact. As CIPFA continues to develop its global reach and commercial activities, we are seeking a Financial Controller to help ensure the organisation maintains the highest standards of financial stewardship, governance and reporting. About the Role We re seeking a senior member of the CIPFA Finance management team. Alongside the core deliverables, you ll work with the CFO and Head of Finance to shape our financial strategy and transform operations. The Financial Controller will lead CIPFA s technical accounting, treasury, tax and financial reporting activities across the organisation and its trading subsidiary. This is a broad and hands-on role with responsibility for statutory reporting, year-end and audit management, treasury oversight and the charity s tax environment. You will ensure CIPFA maintains robust financial controls and compliance with charity accounting standards while shaping wider finance initiatives and organisational projects. Working closely with colleagues across the finance team and the wider organisation, you will also provide expertise on complex accounting matters including revenue recognition, grants and fund accounting, and foreign currency activity. CIPFA has successfully implemented a suite of Microsoft systems providing a platform for further operational transformation. The role offers the opportunity to substantially improve reporting and processes to deliver strategic change and enhanced financial governance. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of statutory accounts for the charity, subsidiary and consolidated group. Manage the year-end close process and act as the key point of contact for external auditors. Oversee CIPFA s tax and VAT environment, including compliance, quarterly returns and partial exemption calculations. Manage treasury activities including cash management, investments and foreign currency exposure. Maintain strong financial controls and support improvements to the organisation s control environment. Oversee complex accounting areas including property accounting, grants and revenue recognition. Ensure compliance with SORP FRS102 and other relevant accounting standards. Support the budgeting process and quarterly reforecasts in collaboration with the Finance Business Partner. Work with colleagues to improve financial systems, reporting capability and the chart of accounts structure. Manage internal audits and contribute to wider governance, risk and compliance initiatives. Provide financial training, guidance and documentation across areas of responsibility. What We re Looking For A fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong experience preparing charity and group statutory accounts. Experience managing charity tax and VAT matters, including partial exemption and international sales. Excellent knowledge of accounting standards, particularly SORP FRS102. Experience managing year-end processes and working with external auditors. Strong Excel and analytical skills, with experience improving systems and financial processes. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with both finance and non-finance colleagues. A proactive and improvement-focused approach to finance operations. Why Join CIPFA? CIPFA offers the opportunity to work in an organisation with a unique and meaningful mission: supporting better financial management across public services worldwide. We pride ourselves on being collaborative, people-focused and forward-looking. Our hybrid working model and compressed four-day week provide flexibility while enabling our teams to deliver impactful work in a supportive environment. You will join a finance team that plays a central role in ensuring CIPFA continues to deliver high-quality services to members, governments and public organisations around the world. How to Apply CIPFA are partnering with Allen Lane on this appointment. To find out more about the role or to discuss your suitability, please contact Iain Slinn at Allen Lane to arrange an informal conversation. Closing deadline: Monday 23rd March 1st stage interview: w/c 30th March 2nd stage interview: w/c 6th April
Infor is looking for a talented Manager to join our Infor SunSystems team as we build momentum for our Multi-Tenant cloud solution. SunSystems is a well-established financial management solution with a depth of functionality that attracts thousands of B2B customers in multiple verticals around the globe. The solution is combined with real time analytics and is tightly integrated into Infor's Technology platform. SunSystems R&D is hiring an experienced manager with project / agile leadership skills to manage and lead a team of engineers based in Farnborough, to work side by side with the rest of the organisation currently based in Farnborough, UK, Hyderabad, India and Shanghai, China. This is a cross-discipline team, including Software developers and DevOps specialists, working on delivery of new features, product modernisation and maintenance work for our SunSystems and Query & Analysis products. The Software Manage r works as part of the development / R&D leadership team, alongside 6 other managers, reporting to the Director of Development. This role incorporates leadership/line management responsibilities, as well as project / release management aspects. They work closely with the local HR, Recruitment and Facilities teams in Hyderabad to support the needs of the team. The Manager, SunSystems Hyderabad will be a full member of the R&D Leadership team, in order to represent the Hyderabad team and co-ordinate with activities in other countries. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, and will be involved in technical discussions, problem solving and incident management, but at this stage in their career is unlikely to still be hands on with software or technical tasks. The SunSystems Hyderabad team is currently scaled to 10 team members, plus the manager but it is possible this team will grow more in future. We have currently recruited around half of the team. A Day in The Life Typically Includes Working with the SunSystems R&D leadership team and with the R&D Director to build strategy, deliver communications and provide leadership in the IBU R&D team. Working closely with each team member to ensure that the Manager creates an environment in which the team can do their best work. This will include setting clear objectives, all aspects of line management, removing impediments from the team, advocating for the team and representing them in the wider organisation. As a member of the development / R&D leadership team, you will be an active participant in department strategy, department management, communication and co-ordination of leadership across the whole R&D team, working with peers in the UK, China and India. Take ownership of our release management and governance work for the product as a whole, ensuring we meet high standards of consistency and control, working with Infor central governance team, Cloud Operations and Support team to co-ordinate product releases. Work with architects, development leads and QA to shape the content and planning of releases including product feature releases and critical fix releases. Work with Product Owners and Scrummasters to align release processes with our agile Scrum-based development activities. You will guide and coach the members of the team, supporting their development and helping them with onboarding, development and growth, building their motivation and helping them to build successful long-term careers at Infor. What You Will Need: Strong experience and skills in line management and leadership and ability to dynamically and effectively lead and manage a team of up to 10 individuals with diverse technical skills based in Farnborough, UK in a hybrid working pattern. Broad background in the development and release of software products. You may have come from a release management / project management background, or perhaps have more experience in agile delivery. You will understand how software is built, deployed and maintained. Experience working with corporate release governance under a formal development process (likely ISO27001), with ownership of formal process and experience of delivering the artifacts associated with software releases (e.g. Release notes, QA reports, Deployment Approval). Experience working in or with teams running Agile (pref. Scrum) and iterative development practises. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Enthusiasm and ability to collaborate well with others, including remote teams Professional pride, drive and curiosity, a diligent self-starter that keeps up to date with best practise and keeps your skillset sharp. Strong problem resolution skills What Will Put You Ahead? Experience with enterprise-level applications (e.g. financial, ERP) will be beneficial. Knowledge of cloud, and experience with enterprise applications running in cloud. Ability to take on incident management - calm and well-organised under pressure, able to adapt leadership style as required to different situations. Customer focused mindset, with the ability to understand end user requirements and consider how users work with software that you develop. Understanding of Accounting/Reporting/Financial applications, or experience with or exposure to Infor SunSystems and Query and Analysis, beneficial but not required.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Infor is looking for a talented Manager to join our Infor SunSystems team as we build momentum for our Multi-Tenant cloud solution. SunSystems is a well-established financial management solution with a depth of functionality that attracts thousands of B2B customers in multiple verticals around the globe. The solution is combined with real time analytics and is tightly integrated into Infor's Technology platform. SunSystems R&D is hiring an experienced manager with project / agile leadership skills to manage and lead a team of engineers based in Farnborough, to work side by side with the rest of the organisation currently based in Farnborough, UK, Hyderabad, India and Shanghai, China. This is a cross-discipline team, including Software developers and DevOps specialists, working on delivery of new features, product modernisation and maintenance work for our SunSystems and Query & Analysis products. The Software Manage r works as part of the development / R&D leadership team, alongside 6 other managers, reporting to the Director of Development. This role incorporates leadership/line management responsibilities, as well as project / release management aspects. They work closely with the local HR, Recruitment and Facilities teams in Hyderabad to support the needs of the team. The Manager, SunSystems Hyderabad will be a full member of the R&D Leadership team, in order to represent the Hyderabad team and co-ordinate with activities in other countries. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, and will be involved in technical discussions, problem solving and incident management, but at this stage in their career is unlikely to still be hands on with software or technical tasks. The SunSystems Hyderabad team is currently scaled to 10 team members, plus the manager but it is possible this team will grow more in future. We have currently recruited around half of the team. A Day in The Life Typically Includes Working with the SunSystems R&D leadership team and with the R&D Director to build strategy, deliver communications and provide leadership in the IBU R&D team. Working closely with each team member to ensure that the Manager creates an environment in which the team can do their best work. This will include setting clear objectives, all aspects of line management, removing impediments from the team, advocating for the team and representing them in the wider organisation. As a member of the development / R&D leadership team, you will be an active participant in department strategy, department management, communication and co-ordination of leadership across the whole R&D team, working with peers in the UK, China and India. Take ownership of our release management and governance work for the product as a whole, ensuring we meet high standards of consistency and control, working with Infor central governance team, Cloud Operations and Support team to co-ordinate product releases. Work with architects, development leads and QA to shape the content and planning of releases including product feature releases and critical fix releases. Work with Product Owners and Scrummasters to align release processes with our agile Scrum-based development activities. You will guide and coach the members of the team, supporting their development and helping them with onboarding, development and growth, building their motivation and helping them to build successful long-term careers at Infor. What You Will Need: Strong experience and skills in line management and leadership and ability to dynamically and effectively lead and manage a team of up to 10 individuals with diverse technical skills based in Farnborough, UK in a hybrid working pattern. Broad background in the development and release of software products. You may have come from a release management / project management background, or perhaps have more experience in agile delivery. You will understand how software is built, deployed and maintained. Experience working with corporate release governance under a formal development process (likely ISO27001), with ownership of formal process and experience of delivering the artifacts associated with software releases (e.g. Release notes, QA reports, Deployment Approval). Experience working in or with teams running Agile (pref. Scrum) and iterative development practises. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Enthusiasm and ability to collaborate well with others, including remote teams Professional pride, drive and curiosity, a diligent self-starter that keeps up to date with best practise and keeps your skillset sharp. Strong problem resolution skills What Will Put You Ahead? Experience with enterprise-level applications (e.g. financial, ERP) will be beneficial. Knowledge of cloud, and experience with enterprise applications running in cloud. Ability to take on incident management - calm and well-organised under pressure, able to adapt leadership style as required to different situations. Customer focused mindset, with the ability to understand end user requirements and consider how users work with software that you develop. Understanding of Accounting/Reporting/Financial applications, or experience with or exposure to Infor SunSystems and Query and Analysis, beneficial but not required.
Company Secretary / Legal Administrator Location: Crawley Job Type: Full-time (min three days per week in office) Reporting to: General Counsel and Company Secretary I'm currently recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for a Company Secretary and Legal Administrator to further develop their company secretarial and legal expertise within the fast-paced environment of an AIM-listed international group operating across more than 16 countries. This position offers great exposure and variety, working as part of a small, dynamic head office team and collaborating closely with both the legal and finance functions. The role would suit someone who is adaptable, proactive, and eager to broaden their experience within a growing global organisation. Day-to-day duties of the role: Manage the Diligent Entities database, maintain Group company statutory registers, PSC register, and Companies House filings. Assist with the administration of over 100 UK and International subsidiaries. Manage relationships with international service providers. Maintain Board calendars and forward planners. Assist with the planning and execution of board, committee, and shareholder meetings. Assist with the drafting of company minutes and resolutions. Coordinate the compliance audit of Group companies. Assist in the production and execution of legal documentation. Assist with year-end processes and preparation of Annual Report and Accounts. Manage the production of structure charts and monthly reports. Required Skills & Qualifications: Relevant work experience in a company secretarial or paralegal position, ideally with experience of servicing Board and Committee meetings and working with all levels within an organisation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail. Strong IT literacy, particularly with MS Office. Ability to work under pressure, dealing with competing priorities and delivering results to tight deadlines. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. A working knowledge of Diligent Entities is desirable. Experience working with public listed or global groups is desirable. Benefits: Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment. Exposure to high-level strategic operations within a publicly listed company. Professional development in company secretarial and legal functions. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Company Secretary / Legal Administrator Location: Crawley Job Type: Full-time (min three days per week in office) Reporting to: General Counsel and Company Secretary I'm currently recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for a Company Secretary and Legal Administrator to further develop their company secretarial and legal expertise within the fast-paced environment of an AIM-listed international group operating across more than 16 countries. This position offers great exposure and variety, working as part of a small, dynamic head office team and collaborating closely with both the legal and finance functions. The role would suit someone who is adaptable, proactive, and eager to broaden their experience within a growing global organisation. Day-to-day duties of the role: Manage the Diligent Entities database, maintain Group company statutory registers, PSC register, and Companies House filings. Assist with the administration of over 100 UK and International subsidiaries. Manage relationships with international service providers. Maintain Board calendars and forward planners. Assist with the planning and execution of board, committee, and shareholder meetings. Assist with the drafting of company minutes and resolutions. Coordinate the compliance audit of Group companies. Assist in the production and execution of legal documentation. Assist with year-end processes and preparation of Annual Report and Accounts. Manage the production of structure charts and monthly reports. Required Skills & Qualifications: Relevant work experience in a company secretarial or paralegal position, ideally with experience of servicing Board and Committee meetings and working with all levels within an organisation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail. Strong IT literacy, particularly with MS Office. Ability to work under pressure, dealing with competing priorities and delivering results to tight deadlines. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. A working knowledge of Diligent Entities is desirable. Experience working with public listed or global groups is desirable. Benefits: Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment. Exposure to high-level strategic operations within a publicly listed company. Professional development in company secretarial and legal functions. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position.
Overview K3TA are looking for an experienced Personal Tax Manager to join our growing Family & Wealth team. This is a senior, client-facing advisory role. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of high-net-worth and internationally mobile clients. You will be responsible for progressing client projects, leading technical decision-making and converting new enquiries into ongoing advisory relationships, as well as mentoring junior staff. This role requires a strong technical private client background across UK personal tax, international matters and trusts. You will be comfortable advising directly, scoping projects, pricing work and defending technical conclusions where challenged. This position is particularly suited to someone who wants exposure to complex advisory work rather than volume compliance. Key Responsibilities: Advisory Project Work Preparing advisory reports and leading client calls Advising on all points of UK tax in relation to internationally mobile HNWI's, often on short time scales ahead of business exits. Supporting IHT and BPR reviews and preparing technical analysis for director sign-off Co-ordinating international tax matters with our international contacts and UK tax residence planning projects Assisting with structuring, family wealth planning and business exit planning Technical Review & Decision-Making You will be expected to act as a technical reviewer for personal tax matters within the team. This includes: UK personal tax planning Statutory Residence Test and non-residence planning Overseas income and remittance matters Trusts and beneficiary taxation Inheritance Tax planning and Business Property Relief Cross-border issues and interaction with overseas advisers You should be comfortable researching complex areas and confidently explaining and defending technical conclusions to senior management or clients. Project Management & Workflow The role is primarily remote and so there is a need to be able to work both independently, and within a team via video call and email. This will include: Daily oversight of team workflow and project progression Reviewing work prepared by junior team members to a high technical standard Being a touch point for technical queries Monitoring WIP, recoveries and billing on your projects Ensuring appropriate pricing and commerciality of work Attending/leading new client meetings across all areas of Private Client tax Preparing clear scopes of work and fee quotes Required Experience & Technical Skills: CTA qualified (or equivalent experience) Significant experience in a UK Private Client tax role Strong technical knowledge of: Statutory Residence Test Non-residence and temporary non-residence Trust taxation and beneficiary matching Inheritance Tax and BPR International and cross-border personal tax matters Ability to independently research technical issues and reach defensible conclusions Experience dealing directly with high-net-worth clients Systems & Tools Experience with the following is desirable: Microsoft Office and practice management systems Digita Personal Tax (or similar tax software) Tax research platforms (Tolley's, Practical Law, Croner-i, Kessler) Personal Attributes Strong communicator with excellent client skills Organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Comfortable supervising and mentoring junior staff Proactive and able to take ownership of client relationships What We Offer A supportive and technical environment with genuine scope to develop specialist expertise. Exposure to a broad range of interesting and complex client matters. Opportunities for progression within a growing team. A built in client base, with opportunities to develop your own portfolio and referral network. Flexible working, and a fully remote role. We do our best work in our preferred environment. We have a camera on approach to both internal and client meetings.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Overview K3TA are looking for an experienced Personal Tax Manager to join our growing Family & Wealth team. This is a senior, client-facing advisory role. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of high-net-worth and internationally mobile clients. You will be responsible for progressing client projects, leading technical decision-making and converting new enquiries into ongoing advisory relationships, as well as mentoring junior staff. This role requires a strong technical private client background across UK personal tax, international matters and trusts. You will be comfortable advising directly, scoping projects, pricing work and defending technical conclusions where challenged. This position is particularly suited to someone who wants exposure to complex advisory work rather than volume compliance. Key Responsibilities: Advisory Project Work Preparing advisory reports and leading client calls Advising on all points of UK tax in relation to internationally mobile HNWI's, often on short time scales ahead of business exits. Supporting IHT and BPR reviews and preparing technical analysis for director sign-off Co-ordinating international tax matters with our international contacts and UK tax residence planning projects Assisting with structuring, family wealth planning and business exit planning Technical Review & Decision-Making You will be expected to act as a technical reviewer for personal tax matters within the team. This includes: UK personal tax planning Statutory Residence Test and non-residence planning Overseas income and remittance matters Trusts and beneficiary taxation Inheritance Tax planning and Business Property Relief Cross-border issues and interaction with overseas advisers You should be comfortable researching complex areas and confidently explaining and defending technical conclusions to senior management or clients. Project Management & Workflow The role is primarily remote and so there is a need to be able to work both independently, and within a team via video call and email. This will include: Daily oversight of team workflow and project progression Reviewing work prepared by junior team members to a high technical standard Being a touch point for technical queries Monitoring WIP, recoveries and billing on your projects Ensuring appropriate pricing and commerciality of work Attending/leading new client meetings across all areas of Private Client tax Preparing clear scopes of work and fee quotes Required Experience & Technical Skills: CTA qualified (or equivalent experience) Significant experience in a UK Private Client tax role Strong technical knowledge of: Statutory Residence Test Non-residence and temporary non-residence Trust taxation and beneficiary matching Inheritance Tax and BPR International and cross-border personal tax matters Ability to independently research technical issues and reach defensible conclusions Experience dealing directly with high-net-worth clients Systems & Tools Experience with the following is desirable: Microsoft Office and practice management systems Digita Personal Tax (or similar tax software) Tax research platforms (Tolley's, Practical Law, Croner-i, Kessler) Personal Attributes Strong communicator with excellent client skills Organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Comfortable supervising and mentoring junior staff Proactive and able to take ownership of client relationships What We Offer A supportive and technical environment with genuine scope to develop specialist expertise. Exposure to a broad range of interesting and complex client matters. Opportunities for progression within a growing team. A built in client base, with opportunities to develop your own portfolio and referral network. Flexible working, and a fully remote role. We do our best work in our preferred environment. We have a camera on approach to both internal and client meetings.
NW32701 Project Manager - Renewables 50,000 - 70,000 Berkshire - Hybrid working Alecto Recruitment is partnering exclusively with an expanding company that develops Renewable Energy solutions globally who are looking for a Project Manager to deliver their ongoing green tech projects. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who combines strong project management skills with a solid engineering background. This role is ideal for someone who understands the technical interfaces between complex renewable energy equipment for pyrolysis systems. What's on offer: 50,000 - 70,000 DOE . Private Healthcare Scheme and a Pension Scheme Annual Bonus Scheme Holidays - 25 days holiday a year paid (plus bank holidays) Hybrid Working Wellbeing - You'll have access to Mental Health support and up to 20 days of paid sick leave Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end management of renewable energy projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand system requirements and manage technical interfaces between components. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and contractors to align milestones, resolve technical challenges, and ensure smooth project execution. Oversee the integration and commissioning of biomass boilers, pyrolysis units, and related renewable systems, ensuring compliance with all technical specifications and safety standards. Apply established project management methodologies to plan, monitor, and control project progress, including risk and issue management. Manage all financial, technical, and commercial aspects of project contracts. Lead procurement and vendor management, ensuring suppliers and subcontractors meet agreed milestones and performance standards. Conduct site visits and technical inspections to verify installation quality and ensure successful project delivery. Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience as a Project Manager in the renewable energy sector, ideally with exposure to biomass, pyrolysis, Water, Steam or related technologies. Must be degree qualified in an Engineering Field with experience in delivering large scale complex projects. Strong engineering background with the ability to understand and manage complex technical interfaces. Demonstrated experience in budget control, scheduling, and stakeholder management. Practical knowledge of biomass boilers, pyrolysis systems, or other renewable energy technologies is a significant advantage. Familiarity with industry standards, contract management, procurement processes, and relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Based within commuting distance of Maidenhead, with flexibility for occasional travel to project sites. Motivated by a new challenge within a fast-paced, innovative renewable energy environment. INDW To apply for this role please send your CV or call Noah on (phone number removed) ext 218 for more information. Equally if this role would not be of interest to you but may be for a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
NW32701 Project Manager - Renewables 50,000 - 70,000 Berkshire - Hybrid working Alecto Recruitment is partnering exclusively with an expanding company that develops Renewable Energy solutions globally who are looking for a Project Manager to deliver their ongoing green tech projects. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who combines strong project management skills with a solid engineering background. This role is ideal for someone who understands the technical interfaces between complex renewable energy equipment for pyrolysis systems. What's on offer: 50,000 - 70,000 DOE . Private Healthcare Scheme and a Pension Scheme Annual Bonus Scheme Holidays - 25 days holiday a year paid (plus bank holidays) Hybrid Working Wellbeing - You'll have access to Mental Health support and up to 20 days of paid sick leave Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end management of renewable energy projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand system requirements and manage technical interfaces between components. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and contractors to align milestones, resolve technical challenges, and ensure smooth project execution. Oversee the integration and commissioning of biomass boilers, pyrolysis units, and related renewable systems, ensuring compliance with all technical specifications and safety standards. Apply established project management methodologies to plan, monitor, and control project progress, including risk and issue management. Manage all financial, technical, and commercial aspects of project contracts. Lead procurement and vendor management, ensuring suppliers and subcontractors meet agreed milestones and performance standards. Conduct site visits and technical inspections to verify installation quality and ensure successful project delivery. Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience as a Project Manager in the renewable energy sector, ideally with exposure to biomass, pyrolysis, Water, Steam or related technologies. Must be degree qualified in an Engineering Field with experience in delivering large scale complex projects. Strong engineering background with the ability to understand and manage complex technical interfaces. Demonstrated experience in budget control, scheduling, and stakeholder management. Practical knowledge of biomass boilers, pyrolysis systems, or other renewable energy technologies is a significant advantage. Familiarity with industry standards, contract management, procurement processes, and relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Based within commuting distance of Maidenhead, with flexibility for occasional travel to project sites. Motivated by a new challenge within a fast-paced, innovative renewable energy environment. INDW To apply for this role please send your CV or call Noah on (phone number removed) ext 218 for more information. Equally if this role would not be of interest to you but may be for a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.