Job Description: Are you passionate about Data and Analytics (D&A) and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role in the Data and Analytics function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. With Digital First, PN is moving to a Product based model to create business facing digital capabilities. Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and storage solutions to support data analytics and machine learning initiatives. Reporting to the Director-Data engineering solution, The role operates globally in collaboration with teams engineering teams across core products. Technical Leadership - Provide strong technical leadership to data engineers and DevOps engineers across growth product teams. Act as a thought partner in the design, implementation, and evolution of scalable data platforms and assets. Champion best practices in data engineering and foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture across teams. Engineering Standards and Frameworks: Define, maintain, and evolve data engineering standards, patterns, and frameworks that product teams can adopt. Ensure consistency, quality, and reusability across solutions. Serve as a point of accountability for technical decisions and architectural direction, while empowering product teams to execute effectively. DataOps Enablement and Optimization: Drive the adoption of modern DataOps principles to streamline engineering workflows. Partner with platform teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, observability standards that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and speed across data pipelines. Data Governance and Quality Assurance: Embed governance, security, and data quality practices into engineering workflows. Define guardrails and reference implementations for data access control, data lineage, and compliance. Promote consistent metadata management and enforce technical standards to ensure trust in data assets. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership to synchronize and formulate data priorities aimed at maximizing value through data utilization. Knowledge / Experience Expertise in Commercial/Procurement Analytics. Experience in SAP (S/4 Hana). Experience with Spark, Databricks, or similar data processing tools. Stron g technical proficiency in data modelin g , SQL, NoSQL databases, and data warehousing . Hands-on experience with data pipeline development, ETL processes, and big data technolo g ies (e. g ., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Goo g le Cloud and cloud-based data services (e.g ., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics, Goog le Bi g Query). Experience with DataOps practices and tools, includin g CI/CD for data pipelines. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Stron g analytical and problem-solvin g skills with a focus on driving actionable insig hts from complex data sets. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Job Description: Are you passionate about Data and Analytics (D&A) and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role in the Data and Analytics function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. With Digital First, PN is moving to a Product based model to create business facing digital capabilities. Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and storage solutions to support data analytics and machine learning initiatives. Reporting to the Director-Data engineering solution, The role operates globally in collaboration with teams engineering teams across core products. Technical Leadership - Provide strong technical leadership to data engineers and DevOps engineers across growth product teams. Act as a thought partner in the design, implementation, and evolution of scalable data platforms and assets. Champion best practices in data engineering and foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture across teams. Engineering Standards and Frameworks: Define, maintain, and evolve data engineering standards, patterns, and frameworks that product teams can adopt. Ensure consistency, quality, and reusability across solutions. Serve as a point of accountability for technical decisions and architectural direction, while empowering product teams to execute effectively. DataOps Enablement and Optimization: Drive the adoption of modern DataOps principles to streamline engineering workflows. Partner with platform teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, observability standards that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and speed across data pipelines. Data Governance and Quality Assurance: Embed governance, security, and data quality practices into engineering workflows. Define guardrails and reference implementations for data access control, data lineage, and compliance. Promote consistent metadata management and enforce technical standards to ensure trust in data assets. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership to synchronize and formulate data priorities aimed at maximizing value through data utilization. Knowledge / Experience Expertise in Commercial/Procurement Analytics. Experience in SAP (S/4 Hana). Experience with Spark, Databricks, or similar data processing tools. Stron g technical proficiency in data modelin g , SQL, NoSQL databases, and data warehousing . Hands-on experience with data pipeline development, ETL processes, and big data technolo g ies (e. g ., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Goo g le Cloud and cloud-based data services (e.g ., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics, Goog le Bi g Query). Experience with DataOps practices and tools, includin g CI/CD for data pipelines. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Stron g analytical and problem-solvin g skills with a focus on driving actionable insig hts from complex data sets. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and user centricity. Digitizing at scale across Demand & Supply is one of the key focus areas for Digital First. The agenda requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. Within the framework of Digital First, a new position has been established to develop and scale Data & Analytics (D&A) products to unlock SRM potential in Mars: SRM Pricing & PPA D&A Lead. Reporting to the SRM D&A Lead, Global Director, PN Growth, the person in this role will also be accountable to the Global SRM Pricing & PPA Product Owner and will be an integral member of the PN SRM product leadership team. This role operates on a global scale and collaborates closely with PN business team members across all departments. This role is a project-based transformation role and has a current expected end date of 3 years. As we move closer to the date, we will work with you to explore other opportunities for employment within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end. What will be your key responsibilities? Spearhead the D&A delivery of a comprehensive product strategy for Strategic Pricing & Price Package Architecture, aligned with PN overall growth vision, priorities and goals Partner with business product owner to deliver SRM D&A capabilities to drive & embed top quartile Pricing & Price-Pack Architecture capabilities within Mars PN, and as a result, fulfil consumer penetration, category profit pool, NSV growth and MAC target commitments Partner with global and regional SRM Pricing teams on the use of D&A products to collaboratively transform our collective capabilities and maturity, and drive a culture of data driven, informed decision-making Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement analytics solutions that scale and are aligned with product objectives set out in the roadmap Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy ensuring effective collection, storage, and utilization of relevant data. Contribute to the development of a sound data foundation for all growth initiatives. Be laser focused on value creation and exceptional adoption of created capabilities to deliver impact/ results through routine or advanced analytics, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements Engage with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment between D&A initiatives and business objectives Lead a high performing D&A team, direct /dotted, and partner with other resources, fostering collaboration and skill development Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success and impact Effectively communicate data concepts to non-technical stakeholders and provide training to product teams. Identify and mitigate data-related risks, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations, and with agreed governance practices for data accuracy, interoperability, integrity and security of our data assets What are we looking for? Proven track record of leading teams to develop and implement data and analytics solutions to drive business value. Understanding of pricing domains is a must. Experience in delivery management of analytical products, including strength in business -to-science translation to enable partnering with Product Teams in bringing analytics products to life at scale Proven ability to integrate data-driven insights into processes and decision-making. Strong story-telling skills with ability to educate non-digitally savvy leadership & staff, working across multiple levels. Executive stakeholder communications experience is a plus. Proven track record to get things done in a matrixed organization - including the ability to influence without authority Experience in building and managing high-performing data and analytics teams is a must. Experience in managing relationships with external data vendors and analytics service providers. Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. CPG and Retailer knowledge, including knowledge of, and experience using key external third-party data sources including, first-party data, and Associates surveys What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and user centricity. Digitizing at scale across Demand & Supply is one of the key focus areas for Digital First. The agenda requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. Within the framework of Digital First, a new position has been established to develop and scale Data & Analytics (D&A) products to unlock SRM potential in Mars: SRM Pricing & PPA D&A Lead. Reporting to the SRM D&A Lead, Global Director, PN Growth, the person in this role will also be accountable to the Global SRM Pricing & PPA Product Owner and will be an integral member of the PN SRM product leadership team. This role operates on a global scale and collaborates closely with PN business team members across all departments. This role is a project-based transformation role and has a current expected end date of 3 years. As we move closer to the date, we will work with you to explore other opportunities for employment within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end. What will be your key responsibilities? Spearhead the D&A delivery of a comprehensive product strategy for Strategic Pricing & Price Package Architecture, aligned with PN overall growth vision, priorities and goals Partner with business product owner to deliver SRM D&A capabilities to drive & embed top quartile Pricing & Price-Pack Architecture capabilities within Mars PN, and as a result, fulfil consumer penetration, category profit pool, NSV growth and MAC target commitments Partner with global and regional SRM Pricing teams on the use of D&A products to collaboratively transform our collective capabilities and maturity, and drive a culture of data driven, informed decision-making Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement analytics solutions that scale and are aligned with product objectives set out in the roadmap Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy ensuring effective collection, storage, and utilization of relevant data. Contribute to the development of a sound data foundation for all growth initiatives. Be laser focused on value creation and exceptional adoption of created capabilities to deliver impact/ results through routine or advanced analytics, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements Engage with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment between D&A initiatives and business objectives Lead a high performing D&A team, direct /dotted, and partner with other resources, fostering collaboration and skill development Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success and impact Effectively communicate data concepts to non-technical stakeholders and provide training to product teams. Identify and mitigate data-related risks, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations, and with agreed governance practices for data accuracy, interoperability, integrity and security of our data assets What are we looking for? Proven track record of leading teams to develop and implement data and analytics solutions to drive business value. Understanding of pricing domains is a must. Experience in delivery management of analytical products, including strength in business -to-science translation to enable partnering with Product Teams in bringing analytics products to life at scale Proven ability to integrate data-driven insights into processes and decision-making. Strong story-telling skills with ability to educate non-digitally savvy leadership & staff, working across multiple levels. Executive stakeholder communications experience is a plus. Proven track record to get things done in a matrixed organization - including the ability to influence without authority Experience in building and managing high-performing data and analytics teams is a must. Experience in managing relationships with external data vendors and analytics service providers. Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. CPG and Retailer knowledge, including knowledge of, and experience using key external third-party data sources including, first-party data, and Associates surveys What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Job Description: Are you passionate about Data and Analytics (D&A) and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role in the Data and Analytics function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. With Digital First, PN is moving to a Product based model to create business facing digital capabilities. Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and storage solutions to support data analytics and machine learning initiatives. Reporting to the Director-Data engineering solution, The role operates globally in collaboration with teams engineering teams across core products. Technical Leadership - Provide strong technical leadership to data engineers and DevOps engineers across growth product teams. Act as a thought partner in the design, implementation, and evolution of scalable data platforms and assets. Champion best practices in data engineering and foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture across teams. Engineering Standards and Frameworks: Define, maintain, and evolve data engineering standards, patterns, and frameworks that product teams can adopt. Ensure consistency, quality, and reusability across solutions. Serve as a point of accountability for technical decisions and architectural direction, while empowering product teams to execute effectively. DataOps Enablement and Optimization: Drive the adoption of modern DataOps principles to streamline engineering workflows. Partner with platform teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, observability standards that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and speed across data pipelines. Data Governance and Quality Assurance: Embed governance, security, and data quality practices into engineering workflows. Define guardrails and reference implementations for data access control, data lineage, and compliance. Promote consistent metadata management and enforce technical standards to ensure trust in data assets. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership to synchronize and formulate data priorities aimed at maximizing value through data utilization. Knowledge / Experience Expertise in Commercial/Procurement Analytics. Experience in SAP (S/4 Hana). Experience with Spark, Databricks, or similar data processing tools. Stron g technical proficiency in data modelin g , SQL, NoSQL databases, and data warehousing . Hands-on experience with data pipeline development, ETL processes, and big data technolo g ies (e. g ., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Goo g le Cloud and cloud-based data services (e.g ., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics, Goog le Bi g Query). Experience with DataOps practices and tools, includin g CI/CD for data pipelines. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Stron g analytical and problem-solvin g skills with a focus on driving actionable insig hts from complex data sets. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Job Description: Are you passionate about Data and Analytics (D&A) and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role in the Data and Analytics function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. With Digital First, PN is moving to a Product based model to create business facing digital capabilities. Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and storage solutions to support data analytics and machine learning initiatives. Reporting to the Director-Data engineering solution, The role operates globally in collaboration with teams engineering teams across core products. Technical Leadership - Provide strong technical leadership to data engineers and DevOps engineers across growth product teams. Act as a thought partner in the design, implementation, and evolution of scalable data platforms and assets. Champion best practices in data engineering and foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture across teams. Engineering Standards and Frameworks: Define, maintain, and evolve data engineering standards, patterns, and frameworks that product teams can adopt. Ensure consistency, quality, and reusability across solutions. Serve as a point of accountability for technical decisions and architectural direction, while empowering product teams to execute effectively. DataOps Enablement and Optimization: Drive the adoption of modern DataOps principles to streamline engineering workflows. Partner with platform teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, observability standards that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and speed across data pipelines. Data Governance and Quality Assurance: Embed governance, security, and data quality practices into engineering workflows. Define guardrails and reference implementations for data access control, data lineage, and compliance. Promote consistent metadata management and enforce technical standards to ensure trust in data assets. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership to synchronize and formulate data priorities aimed at maximizing value through data utilization. Knowledge / Experience Expertise in Commercial/Procurement Analytics. Experience in SAP (S/4 Hana). Experience with Spark, Databricks, or similar data processing tools. Stron g technical proficiency in data modelin g , SQL, NoSQL databases, and data warehousing . Hands-on experience with data pipeline development, ETL processes, and big data technolo g ies (e. g ., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Goo g le Cloud and cloud-based data services (e.g ., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics, Goog le Bi g Query). Experience with DataOps practices and tools, includin g CI/CD for data pipelines. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Stron g analytical and problem-solvin g skills with a focus on driving actionable insig hts from complex data sets. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Finance Manager job near Chester paying up to £70,000 Hays Senior Finance are working with a growing professional services company to recruit a qualified Finance Manager to be based from their head office near Chester. This established and growing company operates within a growing market place and has an impressive client base. Due to continued growth and a recent restructure they are looking to appoint a newly created Finance Manager to manage the existing finance team and bridge the dap with the Finance Director. Finance Manager duties will include - Oversee and manage the company's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, effective cash flow management, and the strategic use of financial resources. Provide senior management with timely and reliable financial information to support decision-making, maintain financial health, and drive business performance. Manage the finance team, optimising financial processes, and safeguarding the organisation's assets. Enhance current processes and procedures to ensure best in practice corporate governance. Manage month-end reporting, ensuring deadlines and accuracy. Prepare comprehensive management packs and executive summaries for the Board. Ownership of cash management and forecast process. Produce and review financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. Ensure financial controls, including PAYE, VAT, and payroll processes, are properly managed and compliant with relevant regulations. Ensure the organisation remains compliant with corporation tax requirements and submit necessary documentation accurately and on time. Ensure that the purchase ledgers are reviewed regularly, supplier payments are made accurately and on time, maintaining good relationships with external stakeholders. Regularly review debtors' ledgers and enhance procedures to improve DSO. Manage the annual audit process. Prepare comprehensive management packs and executive summaries for the Board. Provide financial analysis and recommendations for key business investments. Assist the Finance Director with funding needs, reporting requirements, and other strategic financial activities as required. Investigate potential IT solutions or initiatives that could improve financial processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure better reporting. We are keen to speak to qualified accountants who have an audit background and are potentially making their second move in Industry. The company is a flexible employer and does offer up to 50% WFH. We are not able to consider any candidates relocating or requiring VISA sponsorship at this time. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Finance Manager job near Chester paying up to £70,000 Hays Senior Finance are working with a growing professional services company to recruit a qualified Finance Manager to be based from their head office near Chester. This established and growing company operates within a growing market place and has an impressive client base. Due to continued growth and a recent restructure they are looking to appoint a newly created Finance Manager to manage the existing finance team and bridge the dap with the Finance Director. Finance Manager duties will include - Oversee and manage the company's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, effective cash flow management, and the strategic use of financial resources. Provide senior management with timely and reliable financial information to support decision-making, maintain financial health, and drive business performance. Manage the finance team, optimising financial processes, and safeguarding the organisation's assets. Enhance current processes and procedures to ensure best in practice corporate governance. Manage month-end reporting, ensuring deadlines and accuracy. Prepare comprehensive management packs and executive summaries for the Board. Ownership of cash management and forecast process. Produce and review financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. Ensure financial controls, including PAYE, VAT, and payroll processes, are properly managed and compliant with relevant regulations. Ensure the organisation remains compliant with corporation tax requirements and submit necessary documentation accurately and on time. Ensure that the purchase ledgers are reviewed regularly, supplier payments are made accurately and on time, maintaining good relationships with external stakeholders. Regularly review debtors' ledgers and enhance procedures to improve DSO. Manage the annual audit process. Prepare comprehensive management packs and executive summaries for the Board. Provide financial analysis and recommendations for key business investments. Assist the Finance Director with funding needs, reporting requirements, and other strategic financial activities as required. Investigate potential IT solutions or initiatives that could improve financial processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure better reporting. We are keen to speak to qualified accountants who have an audit background and are potentially making their second move in Industry. The company is a flexible employer and does offer up to 50% WFH. We are not able to consider any candidates relocating or requiring VISA sponsorship at this time. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: From £70,000 dependent on experience, plus car allowance and bonus on top What you'll be doing: Optimise architecture solutions against schedules, scope, sequence, requirements, strategic objectives, cost elements and supportability Influencing at all levels from Director to Subject Matter Experts, whilst leveraging a team of experts and leading other architects to help gain agreement of architectures and solutions Design and implement enterprise level solutions leveraging the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software Integrate into existing CAM, MES and ERP solutions supporting quality, testing, construction and manufacturing processes Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and vendors to meet BAE'S Submarine programme needs Work with technology and software partners to resolve complex technical issues Develop and maintain and enterprise architecture frameworks, aligning business demand and strategy to industry proven practice, solution components and decisions Manage governance processes to ensure that the Solution build matches architectures and design review quality criteria's Your skills and experiences: Essential: Hold experience as either a CAD or PLM Consultant/Architect with broad understanding and experience of designing and implementing solutions to support large engineering programmes Have previously used an architecture repository toolset such as Enterprise Architect and an Architecture modelling framework Have an ability to communicate at all levels and at business change communication events Desirable: Have used JIRA and Confluence supporting agile delivery methodologies or similar collaboration technologies Experience of SAP and PE&O product suites or similar for use on large manufacturing projects Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The IT Architecture Team: By joining the team, you will have a fantastic opportunity to be heavily involved in our largest Submarine programme and work with our external partners to support in the invention/creation of the submarine design and build. The shipyard has senior commitment and ambition to strengthen the submarine design discipline exploiting digital thread capabilities to improve business performance. The role will be part of the team inventing this future capability. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks Closing Date: 22nd July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: From £70,000 dependent on experience, plus car allowance and bonus on top What you'll be doing: Optimise architecture solutions against schedules, scope, sequence, requirements, strategic objectives, cost elements and supportability Influencing at all levels from Director to Subject Matter Experts, whilst leveraging a team of experts and leading other architects to help gain agreement of architectures and solutions Design and implement enterprise level solutions leveraging the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software Integrate into existing CAM, MES and ERP solutions supporting quality, testing, construction and manufacturing processes Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and vendors to meet BAE'S Submarine programme needs Work with technology and software partners to resolve complex technical issues Develop and maintain and enterprise architecture frameworks, aligning business demand and strategy to industry proven practice, solution components and decisions Manage governance processes to ensure that the Solution build matches architectures and design review quality criteria's Your skills and experiences: Essential: Hold experience as either a CAD or PLM Consultant/Architect with broad understanding and experience of designing and implementing solutions to support large engineering programmes Have previously used an architecture repository toolset such as Enterprise Architect and an Architecture modelling framework Have an ability to communicate at all levels and at business change communication events Desirable: Have used JIRA and Confluence supporting agile delivery methodologies or similar collaboration technologies Experience of SAP and PE&O product suites or similar for use on large manufacturing projects Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The IT Architecture Team: By joining the team, you will have a fantastic opportunity to be heavily involved in our largest Submarine programme and work with our external partners to support in the invention/creation of the submarine design and build. The shipyard has senior commitment and ambition to strengthen the submarine design discipline exploiting digital thread capabilities to improve business performance. The role will be part of the team inventing this future capability. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks Closing Date: 22nd July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Crime and Social Destabilisation (Societal Impacts) Team: AISI is launching a new Crime and Social Destabilisation workstream, focussed on assessing and mitigating societal-level harms caused by advanced AI systems, particularly in the areas of criminal activity, including mis/disinformation, radicalisation, social engineering, and fraud. The team will be responsible for advancing the state of science in evaluating these risks - with a goal to ensure that AI systems do not become tools for large-scale societal disruption. We are starting by recruiting an ambitious workstream lead to spearhead the work. The workstream will be situated within AISI's Research Unit, and you will report to Chris Summerfield, our Societal Impacts Research Director. Role Summary As workstream lead of a novel team, you will build a team to evaluate and mitigate some of the pressing societal-level risks that Frontier AI systems may exacerbate, including radicalization, misinformation, fraud, and social engineering. You will need to: Build and lead a talent-dense, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team; Develop and deliver a strategy for building a cutting-edge crime and social destabilisation research agenda; Develop cutting edge evaluations which relate to these threat-models which can reliably assess the capability of Frontier AI systems; Deliver additional impactful research by overseeing a diverse portfolio of research projects, potentially including a portfolio of externally delivered research; Ensure that research outcomes are disseminated to relevant stakeholders within government and the wider community; Forge relationships with key partners in industry, academia, and across Government, including the national security community; Act as part of AISI's overall leadership team, setting the culture and supporting staff. The position offers a unique opportunity to push forward an emerging field, whilst part of an organization that is a unique and fast-growing presence in AI research and governance. Person specification: You may be a good fit if you have some of the following skills, experience, and attitudes: A track record of working to ensure positive outcomes for all of society from the creation of AI systems; Strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver multiple exceptional scientific breakthroughs or high-quality products. We're looking for evidence of an ability to lead exceptional teams; Strong experience with mentorship of more junior team members; Comprehensive understanding of large language models (e.g. GPT-4), including both a broad understanding of the literature and hands-on experience with leading work that involves pre-training or fine-tuning LLMs; Demonstrable commitment to improving scientific standards and rigour, through the development and implementation of best practice research methods; Excellent communication skills, with a track record of translating complex research findings into actionable insights for policy makers; Experience working at the intersection of criminal activity technology, including digital platforms and artificial intelligence. This post requires Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum, and a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) if required. This is a UK Nationals only post, as it is a reserved position. More detail on Security Clearances can be found on the UK Government website.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
The Crime and Social Destabilisation (Societal Impacts) Team: AISI is launching a new Crime and Social Destabilisation workstream, focussed on assessing and mitigating societal-level harms caused by advanced AI systems, particularly in the areas of criminal activity, including mis/disinformation, radicalisation, social engineering, and fraud. The team will be responsible for advancing the state of science in evaluating these risks - with a goal to ensure that AI systems do not become tools for large-scale societal disruption. We are starting by recruiting an ambitious workstream lead to spearhead the work. The workstream will be situated within AISI's Research Unit, and you will report to Chris Summerfield, our Societal Impacts Research Director. Role Summary As workstream lead of a novel team, you will build a team to evaluate and mitigate some of the pressing societal-level risks that Frontier AI systems may exacerbate, including radicalization, misinformation, fraud, and social engineering. You will need to: Build and lead a talent-dense, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team; Develop and deliver a strategy for building a cutting-edge crime and social destabilisation research agenda; Develop cutting edge evaluations which relate to these threat-models which can reliably assess the capability of Frontier AI systems; Deliver additional impactful research by overseeing a diverse portfolio of research projects, potentially including a portfolio of externally delivered research; Ensure that research outcomes are disseminated to relevant stakeholders within government and the wider community; Forge relationships with key partners in industry, academia, and across Government, including the national security community; Act as part of AISI's overall leadership team, setting the culture and supporting staff. The position offers a unique opportunity to push forward an emerging field, whilst part of an organization that is a unique and fast-growing presence in AI research and governance. Person specification: You may be a good fit if you have some of the following skills, experience, and attitudes: A track record of working to ensure positive outcomes for all of society from the creation of AI systems; Strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver multiple exceptional scientific breakthroughs or high-quality products. We're looking for evidence of an ability to lead exceptional teams; Strong experience with mentorship of more junior team members; Comprehensive understanding of large language models (e.g. GPT-4), including both a broad understanding of the literature and hands-on experience with leading work that involves pre-training or fine-tuning LLMs; Demonstrable commitment to improving scientific standards and rigour, through the development and implementation of best practice research methods; Excellent communication skills, with a track record of translating complex research findings into actionable insights for policy makers; Experience working at the intersection of criminal activity technology, including digital platforms and artificial intelligence. This post requires Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum, and a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) if required. This is a UK Nationals only post, as it is a reserved position. More detail on Security Clearances can be found on the UK Government website.
Day Rate: £750 - £800 per day Location:Birmingham Contract: 6-month initial contract Work Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week on-site) Hays is proud to be partnering with a local council to recruit a Head of Finance Business Partnering in a newly created leadership role following a strategic restructure. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead and shape the council's Business Partnering teams across People, Place, and Capital portfolios. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Business Partnering function across key service areas, ensuring alignment with strategic goals Drive financial strategy, budget setting, and year-end closure processes. Advise senior leadership and elected members, providing expert financial insight to support policy decisions and transformation plans. Influence at local, regional, and national levels, engaging stakeholders and shaping council-wide priorities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, supporting professional development and service excellence. Deputise for the Assistant Director - Finance, offering strong leadership and direction across the function. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in senior finance leadership roles within the public sector. Strong track record of strategic business partnering and stakeholder engagement. Deep understanding of local government finance, transformation, and governance. Inspirational leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference in a dynamic and evolving local authority. If you're ready to lead with impact and help shape the future of public finance, please send your updated CV! #
Jul 05, 2025
Seasonal
Day Rate: £750 - £800 per day Location:Birmingham Contract: 6-month initial contract Work Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week on-site) Hays is proud to be partnering with a local council to recruit a Head of Finance Business Partnering in a newly created leadership role following a strategic restructure. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead and shape the council's Business Partnering teams across People, Place, and Capital portfolios. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Business Partnering function across key service areas, ensuring alignment with strategic goals Drive financial strategy, budget setting, and year-end closure processes. Advise senior leadership and elected members, providing expert financial insight to support policy decisions and transformation plans. Influence at local, regional, and national levels, engaging stakeholders and shaping council-wide priorities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, supporting professional development and service excellence. Deputise for the Assistant Director - Finance, offering strong leadership and direction across the function. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in senior finance leadership roles within the public sector. Strong track record of strategic business partnering and stakeholder engagement. Deep understanding of local government finance, transformation, and governance. Inspirational leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference in a dynamic and evolving local authority. If you're ready to lead with impact and help shape the future of public finance, please send your updated CV! #
We are working with Canine Partners , a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Their amazing dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners, offering security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks. These life-changing dogs also provide psychological and social benefits including increased independence, confidence, social interaction, and self-esteem. With the planned departure of the Chair, the Board of Trustees are now seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees . The new Chair will foster an environment of consensus and collaboration, ensure Canine Partners' mission and vision is met and provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, helping them achieve their vision for the organisation, while serving as a line manager to the CEO. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: Experience of charity governance and of serving on a Board of Trustees, as a trustee, vice-chair or chair. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role. Experience operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation. Significant experience of indirect leadership, chairing cross-functional meetings and events. The Chair is expected to attend quarterly Board meetings, the Annual Retirement Meeting and 1-2 strategy days per annum. The Chair can also participate in sub-committees. The Chair's time commitment is likely to be around 2 days a month (4 days a month initially for induction). Trustees are elected to serve terms of three years with an expectation that they will service no more than 2 terms of three years (6 years in total), with the exception, that service as an Officer might over-ride this. Canine Partners particularly welcomes applications from people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds who are currently under-represented within the organisation. For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your expression of interest should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and a supporting statement. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law. Should you require any support or adjustments during the application process, please contact Charisma who will be happy to discuss this with you. Closing date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 Interviews with Canine Partners: TBC Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by lunchtime on Wednesday 9th July, prior to shortlist submission by end of day.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
We are working with Canine Partners , a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Their amazing dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners, offering security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks. These life-changing dogs also provide psychological and social benefits including increased independence, confidence, social interaction, and self-esteem. With the planned departure of the Chair, the Board of Trustees are now seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees . The new Chair will foster an environment of consensus and collaboration, ensure Canine Partners' mission and vision is met and provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, helping them achieve their vision for the organisation, while serving as a line manager to the CEO. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: Experience of charity governance and of serving on a Board of Trustees, as a trustee, vice-chair or chair. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role. Experience operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation. Significant experience of indirect leadership, chairing cross-functional meetings and events. The Chair is expected to attend quarterly Board meetings, the Annual Retirement Meeting and 1-2 strategy days per annum. The Chair can also participate in sub-committees. The Chair's time commitment is likely to be around 2 days a month (4 days a month initially for induction). Trustees are elected to serve terms of three years with an expectation that they will service no more than 2 terms of three years (6 years in total), with the exception, that service as an Officer might over-ride this. Canine Partners particularly welcomes applications from people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds who are currently under-represented within the organisation. For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your expression of interest should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and a supporting statement. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law. Should you require any support or adjustments during the application process, please contact Charisma who will be happy to discuss this with you. Closing date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 Interviews with Canine Partners: TBC Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by lunchtime on Wednesday 9th July, prior to shortlist submission by end of day.
Why We Work at Dun & Bradstreet Dun & Bradstreet combines global data and local expertise to help clients make smarter decisions. With 6,000+ people in 31 countries, we are a team of diverse thinkers and problem solvers who all share a common curiosity: to find new ways to turn data into value. If you share this curiosity and want to be part of a future-ready company, come join us! Learn more at . The Senior Director of Dun & Bradstreet's WWN Data Governance team is responsible for the strategic execution and delivery of Dun & Bradstreet's data strategy across our partner network. This role has accountability for all aspects of data management & governance including design, mapping, development, validation, calibration, documentation, approval, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The Data Governance Team conducts ongoing market assessment and research to ensure Dun & Bradstreet maintains a leading market position in all covered geographies, leveraging findings to inform future investment strategies and new solution capabilities to support commercial growth initiatives. Essential Key Responsibilities: Lead the WWN data governance function to deliver operational excellence through the implementation of D&B's established data standards, practices, methodologies, and tools. Drive compliance programs to maintain adherence with data quality framework and standards including adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data; identify continuous improvement opportunities through automation and simplification. Champion the use of new tools and techniques to realize emerging data opportunities and leverage the latest data ontology thinking and techniques to access new data assets. Develop and lead a team of analysts/data specialists who are the go-to experts on all aspects of governance, insights, and control. Explore advanced big data strategies in emerging areas such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to streamline business processes and working practices. Engage WWN partners, clients, and D&B colleagues to identify business needs leading to the establishment of business cases and implementation of new data & governance capabilities to maintain or achieve a leading market position across all covered geographies. Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support governance initiatives and products, building and testing Proof of Concept that meet business needs. Additional duties as assigned. Essential Skills and/or Certifications: 15+ years of experience in a senior data-related role. Hold a bachelor degree in computer science, information technology, data management, or other relevant discipline. Experience in Data Governance with 10+ years leading a technical and/or data team. International experience: proven track record of working in diverse global markets. Expertise working within a Partnerships or Joint Venture environment. Ability to attract new talent and build effective teams. Excellent communication, collaborative, and relationship building skills. Have a transformation mindset, have a track record of successfully navigating and collaborating within complex matrixed organizations, and having discussions with key stakeholders and senior leadership. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite skills. Show an ownership mindset in everything you do. Be a problem solver, be curious, and be inspired to take action. Be proactive, seek ways to collaborate and connect with people and teams in support of driving success. Continuous growth mindset, keep learning through social experiences and relationships with stakeholders, experts, colleagues, and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programs. Where applicable, fluency in English and languages relevant to the working market.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Why We Work at Dun & Bradstreet Dun & Bradstreet combines global data and local expertise to help clients make smarter decisions. With 6,000+ people in 31 countries, we are a team of diverse thinkers and problem solvers who all share a common curiosity: to find new ways to turn data into value. If you share this curiosity and want to be part of a future-ready company, come join us! Learn more at . The Senior Director of Dun & Bradstreet's WWN Data Governance team is responsible for the strategic execution and delivery of Dun & Bradstreet's data strategy across our partner network. This role has accountability for all aspects of data management & governance including design, mapping, development, validation, calibration, documentation, approval, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The Data Governance Team conducts ongoing market assessment and research to ensure Dun & Bradstreet maintains a leading market position in all covered geographies, leveraging findings to inform future investment strategies and new solution capabilities to support commercial growth initiatives. Essential Key Responsibilities: Lead the WWN data governance function to deliver operational excellence through the implementation of D&B's established data standards, practices, methodologies, and tools. Drive compliance programs to maintain adherence with data quality framework and standards including adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data; identify continuous improvement opportunities through automation and simplification. Champion the use of new tools and techniques to realize emerging data opportunities and leverage the latest data ontology thinking and techniques to access new data assets. Develop and lead a team of analysts/data specialists who are the go-to experts on all aspects of governance, insights, and control. Explore advanced big data strategies in emerging areas such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to streamline business processes and working practices. Engage WWN partners, clients, and D&B colleagues to identify business needs leading to the establishment of business cases and implementation of new data & governance capabilities to maintain or achieve a leading market position across all covered geographies. Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support governance initiatives and products, building and testing Proof of Concept that meet business needs. Additional duties as assigned. Essential Skills and/or Certifications: 15+ years of experience in a senior data-related role. Hold a bachelor degree in computer science, information technology, data management, or other relevant discipline. Experience in Data Governance with 10+ years leading a technical and/or data team. International experience: proven track record of working in diverse global markets. Expertise working within a Partnerships or Joint Venture environment. Ability to attract new talent and build effective teams. Excellent communication, collaborative, and relationship building skills. Have a transformation mindset, have a track record of successfully navigating and collaborating within complex matrixed organizations, and having discussions with key stakeholders and senior leadership. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite skills. Show an ownership mindset in everything you do. Be a problem solver, be curious, and be inspired to take action. Be proactive, seek ways to collaborate and connect with people and teams in support of driving success. Continuous growth mindset, keep learning through social experiences and relationships with stakeholders, experts, colleagues, and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programs. Where applicable, fluency in English and languages relevant to the working market.
Day Rate: £800 per day Location: Birmingham Contract:Initial 6-month contract ️Work Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week on-site) Hays is working in partnership with a local council to recruit a Head of Technical Finance, Financial Planning and Treasury Management. This is a newly created leadership role following a council-wide restructure, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of financial strategy and governance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Technical Accounting and Strategy function within the Finance Directorate. Drive the Council's financial strategy, including budget planning, financial forecasting, and closure of accounts. Provide strategic financial advice to the Leadership Team and Elected Members to support policy decisions and transformation initiatives. Interpret and implement financial legislation, CIPFA codes of practice, treasury guidance, and other regulatory frameworks. Enhance financial systems and reporting, leading to improvements in core financial platforms and data capabilities. Ensure the team is future-ready, anticipating and preparing for changes in financial regulations and best practices. Promote continuous professional development, supporting colleagues across the council with expert knowledge and guidance. Ideal Candidate: Extensive experience in senior technical finance roles within the public sector. Deep understanding of local government finance, treasury management, and statutory accounting. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Proven ability to lead system and process improvements in complex financial environments. This is a pivotal role for a forward-thinking finance leader ready to make a lasting impact. If you're ready to take on a strategic challenge and help shape the financial future of a major local authority, we'd love to hear from you. #
Jul 05, 2025
Seasonal
Day Rate: £800 per day Location: Birmingham Contract:Initial 6-month contract ️Work Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week on-site) Hays is working in partnership with a local council to recruit a Head of Technical Finance, Financial Planning and Treasury Management. This is a newly created leadership role following a council-wide restructure, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of financial strategy and governance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Technical Accounting and Strategy function within the Finance Directorate. Drive the Council's financial strategy, including budget planning, financial forecasting, and closure of accounts. Provide strategic financial advice to the Leadership Team and Elected Members to support policy decisions and transformation initiatives. Interpret and implement financial legislation, CIPFA codes of practice, treasury guidance, and other regulatory frameworks. Enhance financial systems and reporting, leading to improvements in core financial platforms and data capabilities. Ensure the team is future-ready, anticipating and preparing for changes in financial regulations and best practices. Promote continuous professional development, supporting colleagues across the council with expert knowledge and guidance. Ideal Candidate: Extensive experience in senior technical finance roles within the public sector. Deep understanding of local government finance, treasury management, and statutory accounting. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Proven ability to lead system and process improvements in complex financial environments. This is a pivotal role for a forward-thinking finance leader ready to make a lasting impact. If you're ready to take on a strategic challenge and help shape the financial future of a major local authority, we'd love to hear from you. #
About the role Please note we're open to considering both Interim and Permanent applications for this opportunity. As the Director ofManagement Information & Business Insights you'll drive the evolution of our data strategy, enabling data-driven decisions that fuel innovation and operational excellence. Based from our Bristol office working on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office), you'll lead a small team of analytics professionals, ensuring the delivery of actionable insights to optimise product performance, enhance customer experience, and shape the future direction of the business. This role offers the opportunity to define the data strategy, shape the data culture, and make a tangible impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key areas of responsibility will include: Strategic leadership Defining and executing a management information and analytics strategy that supports Zellis' business goals. Mentoring and developing a high-performing team of analysts and data specialists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture across the Business Units and Group. Collaborating with executive leadership to identify data opportunities and inform strategic decision-making. Data analytics and insights Analysing financial, customer, product, and operational data to deliver actionable insights that drive performance and revenue growth. Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the software sector, enabling effective tracking of organisational success. Ensuring key metrics are clearly defined. Leveraging predictive analytics to anticipate trends and guide future initiatives. Management information systems Overseeing the data storage / warehouse strategy and data flows between systems, to ensure robust high quality data is available in real-time. Streamlining reporting processes to deliver consistent and timely insights to stakeholders across the organisation. Implementing advanced visualisation tools to present complex data in an accessible, impactful manner. Collaboration and stakeholder engagement Partnering with commercial and operational teams across the Business Units to embed data-led decision-making in their operations. Working closely with IT and external vendors to ensure that tools and systems align with the company's strategy and operational requirements. Acting as an ambassador for data and insights, promoting a culture of curiosity and evidence-based thinking across Zellis. Governance and compliance Ensuring compliance with UK and international data protection standards, including GDPR. Developing and upholding policies for the ethical use of data across the organisation. Skills & experience Qualifications and experience Extensive experience in a senior analytics role within the software or technology sector. Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of SaaS metrics, customer analytics, and industry-specific KPIs. Proficiency in tools like Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and cloud platforms such as Snowflake or AWS. Expertise in data governance and compliance within the UK and EU regulatory context. Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or Business Analytics (Master's degree preferred). Key competencies Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution. Exceptional communication skills, capable of translating technical data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders. Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Collaborative and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills to influence at all levels of the organisation. Results-driven, with a focus on delivering measurable impact through data. Benefits & culture At Zellis we create AI-enabled HR, workforce management and payroll products and services, to power exceptional employee experiences so that you and your people do better. Our multi-award-winning products pay over five million employees a year, with almost half (42%) of the FTSE 100, 50% of the top retailers and 30% of the top universities in the UK & Ireland as customers, making us the largest provider of Payroll and HR software and managed services. Our vision is to be the clear leader in pay, reward, analytics, and people experiences. We're passionate about creating an environment where people want to join, belong to, and be part of a progressive organisation. Our values, which were defined with input from of our 3,000+ colleagues, we live and breathe every day: Unstoppable together. Always learning. Make it count. Think scale. Our people are critical to our ongoing success; we're proud of our inclusive culture that gives you the platform to grow, challenge the status quo and play a crucial role in further enhancing our market position as the leading provider of HR & Payroll software and services.With Zellis you'll have the chance to stretch and challenge yourself in an environment that's varied, flexible and hugely supportive. We also love to reward and recognise our brilliant colleagues. As part of your benefits package, you'll receive: A competitive base salary, plus bonus. 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and the opportunity to buy additional holiday. Private medical insurance. Life assurance 4x salary. Enhanced pension scheme with company contributions up to 8.5%. A huge range of additional flexible benefits across financial & personal wellbeing, lifestyle & leisure.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
About the role Please note we're open to considering both Interim and Permanent applications for this opportunity. As the Director ofManagement Information & Business Insights you'll drive the evolution of our data strategy, enabling data-driven decisions that fuel innovation and operational excellence. Based from our Bristol office working on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office), you'll lead a small team of analytics professionals, ensuring the delivery of actionable insights to optimise product performance, enhance customer experience, and shape the future direction of the business. This role offers the opportunity to define the data strategy, shape the data culture, and make a tangible impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key areas of responsibility will include: Strategic leadership Defining and executing a management information and analytics strategy that supports Zellis' business goals. Mentoring and developing a high-performing team of analysts and data specialists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture across the Business Units and Group. Collaborating with executive leadership to identify data opportunities and inform strategic decision-making. Data analytics and insights Analysing financial, customer, product, and operational data to deliver actionable insights that drive performance and revenue growth. Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the software sector, enabling effective tracking of organisational success. Ensuring key metrics are clearly defined. Leveraging predictive analytics to anticipate trends and guide future initiatives. Management information systems Overseeing the data storage / warehouse strategy and data flows between systems, to ensure robust high quality data is available in real-time. Streamlining reporting processes to deliver consistent and timely insights to stakeholders across the organisation. Implementing advanced visualisation tools to present complex data in an accessible, impactful manner. Collaboration and stakeholder engagement Partnering with commercial and operational teams across the Business Units to embed data-led decision-making in their operations. Working closely with IT and external vendors to ensure that tools and systems align with the company's strategy and operational requirements. Acting as an ambassador for data and insights, promoting a culture of curiosity and evidence-based thinking across Zellis. Governance and compliance Ensuring compliance with UK and international data protection standards, including GDPR. Developing and upholding policies for the ethical use of data across the organisation. Skills & experience Qualifications and experience Extensive experience in a senior analytics role within the software or technology sector. Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of SaaS metrics, customer analytics, and industry-specific KPIs. Proficiency in tools like Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and cloud platforms such as Snowflake or AWS. Expertise in data governance and compliance within the UK and EU regulatory context. Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or Business Analytics (Master's degree preferred). Key competencies Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution. Exceptional communication skills, capable of translating technical data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders. Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Collaborative and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills to influence at all levels of the organisation. Results-driven, with a focus on delivering measurable impact through data. Benefits & culture At Zellis we create AI-enabled HR, workforce management and payroll products and services, to power exceptional employee experiences so that you and your people do better. Our multi-award-winning products pay over five million employees a year, with almost half (42%) of the FTSE 100, 50% of the top retailers and 30% of the top universities in the UK & Ireland as customers, making us the largest provider of Payroll and HR software and managed services. Our vision is to be the clear leader in pay, reward, analytics, and people experiences. We're passionate about creating an environment where people want to join, belong to, and be part of a progressive organisation. Our values, which were defined with input from of our 3,000+ colleagues, we live and breathe every day: Unstoppable together. Always learning. Make it count. Think scale. Our people are critical to our ongoing success; we're proud of our inclusive culture that gives you the platform to grow, challenge the status quo and play a crucial role in further enhancing our market position as the leading provider of HR & Payroll software and services.With Zellis you'll have the chance to stretch and challenge yourself in an environment that's varied, flexible and hugely supportive. We also love to reward and recognise our brilliant colleagues. As part of your benefits package, you'll receive: A competitive base salary, plus bonus. 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and the opportunity to buy additional holiday. Private medical insurance. Life assurance 4x salary. Enhanced pension scheme with company contributions up to 8.5%. A huge range of additional flexible benefits across financial & personal wellbeing, lifestyle & leisure.
Head of Finance Job title: Head of FinanceGrade: 7Organisation: Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Working environment: Remote, with occasional travel. Working hours: 36 hours per weekAnnual leave: 25 days per annum.Increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment.Pension: Civil Service Pension scheme, including a 28.97% employer contribution Closing date: Wednesday 23rd July Purpose As the Finance Lead for the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), you will play a pivotal role in delivering the financial strategy outlined in the IAA's Corporate Plan . You will support financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and programme initiatives to assist the IAA's ambition to become a high-performing, modernised regulator. This includes supporting the development of a new funding model (including leading on fees and charges), enhancing financial governance, and ensuring value for money across all operations. Key responsibilities Financial Leadership Develop and implement the IAA's financial strategy aligned with the Corporate PlanAdvise senior leadership on funding models and provide insight to inform planning. Budgeting and Financial Management Manage the GIA budget, annual accounts, and monthly financial returns.Ensure compliance with government financial standards and reporting requirements. Procurement and Contract Oversight Lead procurement and contract management in line with public sector rules.Ensure delivery of outcomes and hold suppliers accountable for performance. Governance and Assurance Support ARAC and Director of Corporate Operations with financial risk, audit, and assurance.Contribute to business cases and impact assessments for strategic changes. Transformation and Continuous Improvement Embed best financial practices to support a high-performing culture.Collaborate to sustain financial viability across all core functions. Fees and Charges Lead implementation of a new fees and charges model in coordination with stakeholders.Develop a cost recovery framework and update processes to support the regime. Person specification Essential Qualified accountant (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA) Proven experience in financial leadership roles within government or regulatory bodies. Familiarity with Home Office financial systems and reporting requirements. Strong understanding of public sector funding models, procurement regulations, and financial governance.Experience supporting organisational transformation and change programmes. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including with senior officials and external partners. Desirable Experience in designing and working with cost recovery charging models. Experience working in or with arm's length bodies (ALBs).Knowledge of immigration policy and regulatory environments. Forensic accounting background to support POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act 2022) activities. Contact Hays Recruitment is managing this role on behalf of the Immigration Advice Authority. If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please reach out to: Donna - , #
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Head of Finance Job title: Head of FinanceGrade: 7Organisation: Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Working environment: Remote, with occasional travel. Working hours: 36 hours per weekAnnual leave: 25 days per annum.Increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment.Pension: Civil Service Pension scheme, including a 28.97% employer contribution Closing date: Wednesday 23rd July Purpose As the Finance Lead for the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), you will play a pivotal role in delivering the financial strategy outlined in the IAA's Corporate Plan . You will support financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and programme initiatives to assist the IAA's ambition to become a high-performing, modernised regulator. This includes supporting the development of a new funding model (including leading on fees and charges), enhancing financial governance, and ensuring value for money across all operations. Key responsibilities Financial Leadership Develop and implement the IAA's financial strategy aligned with the Corporate PlanAdvise senior leadership on funding models and provide insight to inform planning. Budgeting and Financial Management Manage the GIA budget, annual accounts, and monthly financial returns.Ensure compliance with government financial standards and reporting requirements. Procurement and Contract Oversight Lead procurement and contract management in line with public sector rules.Ensure delivery of outcomes and hold suppliers accountable for performance. Governance and Assurance Support ARAC and Director of Corporate Operations with financial risk, audit, and assurance.Contribute to business cases and impact assessments for strategic changes. Transformation and Continuous Improvement Embed best financial practices to support a high-performing culture.Collaborate to sustain financial viability across all core functions. Fees and Charges Lead implementation of a new fees and charges model in coordination with stakeholders.Develop a cost recovery framework and update processes to support the regime. Person specification Essential Qualified accountant (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA) Proven experience in financial leadership roles within government or regulatory bodies. Familiarity with Home Office financial systems and reporting requirements. Strong understanding of public sector funding models, procurement regulations, and financial governance.Experience supporting organisational transformation and change programmes. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including with senior officials and external partners. Desirable Experience in designing and working with cost recovery charging models. Experience working in or with arm's length bodies (ALBs).Knowledge of immigration policy and regulatory environments. Forensic accounting background to support POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act 2022) activities. Contact Hays Recruitment is managing this role on behalf of the Immigration Advice Authority. If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please reach out to: Donna - , #
Exciting opportunities to join a fast-growing Internal Audit function as a Data Governance Senior Audit Manager at the prestigious London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). LSEG is a diverse and truly global organisation which has grown materially in 2021, primarily through the acquisition of Refinitiv. As part of LSEGInternal Audit, you will have the opportunity to provide assurance and insights on the Refinitiv integration as well as business areas such as CapitalMarkets, Post Trade, Technology, Data and Analytics and the Group's central functions. In line with the Group's expansion, Internal Audit's scale is expanding too with a range of highly qualified audit professionals joining the function tocomplement our outstanding existing team as we build an Internal Audit function fit for LSEG's new era. Be part of that journey!" Role Purpose Lead/oversee audits around data governance, data integrity and regulatory compliance confidently in line with the audit methodology. Develop and train the audit team on data risk and governance principles and monitor the audit team's progress. Help the audit team resolve immediate issues and call out issues and blockers to the Audit Director or Head of Audit timely. Run/oversee the audit team meetings/scrums. At times, you may have to get stuck in and help the team complete the testing/documentation depending on the team's skills. Deliver allocated audits to time, budget and manage our audit risk through compliance with methodology requirements. Complete supervisory reviews of the audit file timely and ensure quality of the file meets methodology expectations. Proactively write and share draft issues and report content to gather early feedback and ensure that final product is impactful and quality. Actively forward plan to identify hurdles in advance so that there is time to implement solutions and propose ways forward. Be the domain expert on data risk governance within the team and business. Confidently manage technology and business partners and independently run stakeholder meetings. Work with the team to keep the business partners up to date with audit progress and findings to maintain our "no surprise" approach. Work with the business to help track Audit Findings and keep the completion of Management Action Plans to time. Role Responsibilities Develops an understanding of the key risks (product, technology, data and operational risks) and risk drivers for the Data & Analytics business; and ensures that the Audit Universe accurately reflets the business operations and that the risk assessments are up to date. Leads a portfolio of audits setting standards and driving on-time delivery at each stage of the engagement lifecycle. Assess the business's data governance practices, and propose risk-based data-themed audits to provide assurance on key data management principles. Delivers core components of audit engagements in line with Internal Audit Methodology. Produces impactful audit reports influencing partners to improve the control environment. Develops and maintains productive relationships across the business and across the audit function with a view to collating and assessing business information throughout the year and update the assessments of the risks. Coaches and motivates team members on the application of the Audit methodology, data governance and management principles, technology/applications risks and controls (ITGC), and actively manages the performance of team members. Leverages standard methodology across the Audit function. Contributes to critical initiatives within Internal Audit and supports delivery of training. Minimum Requirements CISA, CISSP, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent qualifications Degree or equivalent, and relevant professional qualification Recognised Internal Auditing (IIA / CIIA), Data Analytics Certificate Program or Accounting Qualification. May be Part Qualified Demonstrable experience required in assurance delivery and supervision, including experience of driving data governance and data integrity audits Deep understanding of data management tools, databases, data analytics, applicable data regulations Technology/application (ITGC) Technical Knowledge is advantageous Extensive partner management experience Experience in a fast-paced international organisation would be advantageous Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities coupled with superb communication, writing and collaboration skills Continuous improvement, and proactive, self-motivating attitude We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is Blended (approximately 3 days in the office). LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject . If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Exciting opportunities to join a fast-growing Internal Audit function as a Data Governance Senior Audit Manager at the prestigious London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). LSEG is a diverse and truly global organisation which has grown materially in 2021, primarily through the acquisition of Refinitiv. As part of LSEGInternal Audit, you will have the opportunity to provide assurance and insights on the Refinitiv integration as well as business areas such as CapitalMarkets, Post Trade, Technology, Data and Analytics and the Group's central functions. In line with the Group's expansion, Internal Audit's scale is expanding too with a range of highly qualified audit professionals joining the function tocomplement our outstanding existing team as we build an Internal Audit function fit for LSEG's new era. Be part of that journey!" Role Purpose Lead/oversee audits around data governance, data integrity and regulatory compliance confidently in line with the audit methodology. Develop and train the audit team on data risk and governance principles and monitor the audit team's progress. Help the audit team resolve immediate issues and call out issues and blockers to the Audit Director or Head of Audit timely. Run/oversee the audit team meetings/scrums. At times, you may have to get stuck in and help the team complete the testing/documentation depending on the team's skills. Deliver allocated audits to time, budget and manage our audit risk through compliance with methodology requirements. Complete supervisory reviews of the audit file timely and ensure quality of the file meets methodology expectations. Proactively write and share draft issues and report content to gather early feedback and ensure that final product is impactful and quality. Actively forward plan to identify hurdles in advance so that there is time to implement solutions and propose ways forward. Be the domain expert on data risk governance within the team and business. Confidently manage technology and business partners and independently run stakeholder meetings. Work with the team to keep the business partners up to date with audit progress and findings to maintain our "no surprise" approach. Work with the business to help track Audit Findings and keep the completion of Management Action Plans to time. Role Responsibilities Develops an understanding of the key risks (product, technology, data and operational risks) and risk drivers for the Data & Analytics business; and ensures that the Audit Universe accurately reflets the business operations and that the risk assessments are up to date. Leads a portfolio of audits setting standards and driving on-time delivery at each stage of the engagement lifecycle. Assess the business's data governance practices, and propose risk-based data-themed audits to provide assurance on key data management principles. Delivers core components of audit engagements in line with Internal Audit Methodology. Produces impactful audit reports influencing partners to improve the control environment. Develops and maintains productive relationships across the business and across the audit function with a view to collating and assessing business information throughout the year and update the assessments of the risks. Coaches and motivates team members on the application of the Audit methodology, data governance and management principles, technology/applications risks and controls (ITGC), and actively manages the performance of team members. Leverages standard methodology across the Audit function. Contributes to critical initiatives within Internal Audit and supports delivery of training. Minimum Requirements CISA, CISSP, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent qualifications Degree or equivalent, and relevant professional qualification Recognised Internal Auditing (IIA / CIIA), Data Analytics Certificate Program or Accounting Qualification. May be Part Qualified Demonstrable experience required in assurance delivery and supervision, including experience of driving data governance and data integrity audits Deep understanding of data management tools, databases, data analytics, applicable data regulations Technology/application (ITGC) Technical Knowledge is advantageous Extensive partner management experience Experience in a fast-paced international organisation would be advantageous Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities coupled with superb communication, writing and collaboration skills Continuous improvement, and proactive, self-motivating attitude We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is Blended (approximately 3 days in the office). LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject . If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
Hays Accounts and Finance
Bristol, Gloucestershire
The Senior Finance team at Hays Bristol is thrilled to be partnering with a dynamic, market-leading organisation to recruit for a newly created Group Financial Controller position. This exciting opportunity was created this month, following a successful acquisition, marking a pivotal moment in the company's growth journey. With a turnover of 30 million, the business is now seeking a commercially astute and strategic finance leader to work closely with the Managing Director, driving financial performance and shaping the future of the group. This role is being offered on an initial three-six month temporary basis, giving both the business and the successful candidate the opportunity to scope the role and ensure it's the right long-term fit. The client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, ideally an experienced Financial Controller with a strong background in managing group-level finances. They're particularly interested in ambitious individuals who are looking to step up into a Group Finance Director role in the future-making this a fantastic springboard for the next stage of your career. Job description To oversee and be responsible for all financial and accountancy aspects of the Group, working with internal staff within the existing finance department, together with key external stakeholders. Key responsibilities: Financial and Accounting Operations: Oversee day-to-day operations across all sites for efficient and accurate systems and procedures. Financial Accounting and Reporting: Manage and produce financial statements for the Group and subsidiaries, consisting of; Monthly management accounts Statutory annual accounts Financial returns/reports Develop and supervise the implementation of internal financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems. Budgets and Forecasts Produce and manage annual budgets and forecasts for use within the wider Group and external stakeholders (banking, audit) Financial Planning and Analysis Conducting financial analysis of business performance, providing insights to the directors to support shape strategic decisions. Provide advice to directors about financial decision-making. Compliance and Governance Take overall responsibility for the management of financial details to ensure legal obligations are met. Lead and be the point of contact for external advisors/stakeholders (VAT, HMRC, Corporation Tax). Key Attributes: Thorough and methodical attention to detail. Commercially astute. Ability to prioritise. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Analytical approach to work. Excellent problem-solving, negotiation skills and use of initiative. Positive and approachable. Sound technical skills. Essential Attributes: Qualified accountant from one of the following institutions:ACA/ACCA/CIMA/IFA/ICAEW) Excellent knowledge and experience of Sage. Experience of payroll (and ideally Earnie/Iris software). Experience of working within a complex group organisation with international links. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jul 05, 2025
Seasonal
The Senior Finance team at Hays Bristol is thrilled to be partnering with a dynamic, market-leading organisation to recruit for a newly created Group Financial Controller position. This exciting opportunity was created this month, following a successful acquisition, marking a pivotal moment in the company's growth journey. With a turnover of 30 million, the business is now seeking a commercially astute and strategic finance leader to work closely with the Managing Director, driving financial performance and shaping the future of the group. This role is being offered on an initial three-six month temporary basis, giving both the business and the successful candidate the opportunity to scope the role and ensure it's the right long-term fit. The client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, ideally an experienced Financial Controller with a strong background in managing group-level finances. They're particularly interested in ambitious individuals who are looking to step up into a Group Finance Director role in the future-making this a fantastic springboard for the next stage of your career. Job description To oversee and be responsible for all financial and accountancy aspects of the Group, working with internal staff within the existing finance department, together with key external stakeholders. Key responsibilities: Financial and Accounting Operations: Oversee day-to-day operations across all sites for efficient and accurate systems and procedures. Financial Accounting and Reporting: Manage and produce financial statements for the Group and subsidiaries, consisting of; Monthly management accounts Statutory annual accounts Financial returns/reports Develop and supervise the implementation of internal financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems. Budgets and Forecasts Produce and manage annual budgets and forecasts for use within the wider Group and external stakeholders (banking, audit) Financial Planning and Analysis Conducting financial analysis of business performance, providing insights to the directors to support shape strategic decisions. Provide advice to directors about financial decision-making. Compliance and Governance Take overall responsibility for the management of financial details to ensure legal obligations are met. Lead and be the point of contact for external advisors/stakeholders (VAT, HMRC, Corporation Tax). Key Attributes: Thorough and methodical attention to detail. Commercially astute. Ability to prioritise. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Analytical approach to work. Excellent problem-solving, negotiation skills and use of initiative. Positive and approachable. Sound technical skills. Essential Attributes: Qualified accountant from one of the following institutions:ACA/ACCA/CIMA/IFA/ICAEW) Excellent knowledge and experience of Sage. Experience of payroll (and ideally Earnie/Iris software). Experience of working within a complex group organisation with international links. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Report to Associate Director / Director of Data The Aztec Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Platform Architect to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing and evolving our data platform to ensure it meets the strategic needs of our business and clients. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with Azure Data Platform technologies and a solid understanding of our industry. As a Data Platform Architect at Aztec Group, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our data infrastructure. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, from strategic planning and architecture design to hands-on implementation and optimisation. You will collaborate closely with the Director of Data to align our data platform initiatives with the overall business strategy, ensuring that our data solutions are robust, scalable, and capable of meeting the evolving needs of the organisation. In addition to technical expertise, this role requires strong leadership skills. You will provide guidance and mentorship to the data engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be essential in driving successful data integration projects and ensuring seamless collaboration with our clients. You will act as a trusted advisor to the Director of Data, offering insights on emerging technologies and industry trends. Your strategic recommendations will help shape the future direction of our data capabilities, positioning Aztec Group as a leading data-driven fund administrator. Key responsibilities: Design and Implement Data Architecture: Develop scalable data architecture solutions that leverage the full suite and capabilities of Azure Data Platform technologies, particularly Azure Databricks. Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the Director of Data to ensure that the data platform strategy supports and enhances the overall business objectives. This includes evaluating emerging technologies and trends to keep the platform at the forefront of innovation. Data Models and Integration Solutions: Lead the development and maintenance of robust data models, data storage solutions, and data integration processes. Ensure that these elements work seamlessly together to support business analytics and reporting needs. Architectural Patterns and Best Practices: Define and implement architectural patterns and best practices to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of the data platform. Master Data Management and Data Governance: Oversee the master data management initiatives to ensure data quality and consistency across the organisation. Collaborate with the Data Governance team to implement data governance frameworks to maintain high standards of data integrity, compliance, and security. Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients on integration projects, providing expert guidance and ensuring that data integration meets their specific requirements. This involves occasional travel to client sites for in-person collaboration. Data Security and Compliance: Implement and manage data security measures to protect sensitive information. Ensure that the data platform adheres to compliance standards and data governance frameworks. Performance Assessments: Conduct regular assessments of the data platform's performance, identifying areas for optimisation and improvement. Implement changes to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provide mentorship and leadership to the data engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation. Guide and support data engineers in their professional development and ensure adherence to best practices. Advisor Role: Serve as a trusted advisor to the Director of Data, offering insights and recommendations on the future direction of the data platform and its capabilities. This includes anticipating industry trends and suggesting strategic enhancements. Collaboration with Third Party Consultancies: Experience in collaborating with third-party consultancies to leverage external expertise and resources. Business Partnership: Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging data capabilities to drive business growth and innovation. Explore the art of the possible to develop solutions that meet business needs. Skills, knowledge, expertise: Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus. Technical Expertise: Proven experience with Azure Data Platform technologies, particularly Azure Databricks. Familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) is advantageous. Industry Experience: Previous experience in the Alternative Investment Fund industry is a plus but non-essential. Data Architecture and Modelling: Strong knowledge of data architecture principles, data modelling techniques, and best practices for data integration. Experience with data governance frameworks and compliance standards. Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex data issues. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and clients. Preferred Skills: Knowledge of machine learning and AI technologies. Experience with big data tools and techniques. Familiarity with data visualization tools and reporting software. Builds open and trusting relationships Acts in the organisation's best interests A focus on detail while being able to look at the big picture Organised and disciplined but able to cope with ambiguity Tendency to approach problems in a positive and constructive manner Works effectively using mutual influence across functions Capacity to spot issues and distil the important from the unimportant Highly pragmatic and action orientated Excellent ability to inspire and influence others Clear and grounded set of values that align to the Aztec's Values Values the flexible and work-life balance agenda You will need to be quick to learn new systems and be great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do. Beyond that, we will be with you every step of the way, enabling you to get the most out of your role, grow your skills your way, and see your career develop in the way you want. Be part of our talented Technology team and unbox your passion at a multi-award-winning leader in the alternative fund management industry.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Report to Associate Director / Director of Data The Aztec Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Platform Architect to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing and evolving our data platform to ensure it meets the strategic needs of our business and clients. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with Azure Data Platform technologies and a solid understanding of our industry. As a Data Platform Architect at Aztec Group, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our data infrastructure. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, from strategic planning and architecture design to hands-on implementation and optimisation. You will collaborate closely with the Director of Data to align our data platform initiatives with the overall business strategy, ensuring that our data solutions are robust, scalable, and capable of meeting the evolving needs of the organisation. In addition to technical expertise, this role requires strong leadership skills. You will provide guidance and mentorship to the data engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be essential in driving successful data integration projects and ensuring seamless collaboration with our clients. You will act as a trusted advisor to the Director of Data, offering insights on emerging technologies and industry trends. Your strategic recommendations will help shape the future direction of our data capabilities, positioning Aztec Group as a leading data-driven fund administrator. Key responsibilities: Design and Implement Data Architecture: Develop scalable data architecture solutions that leverage the full suite and capabilities of Azure Data Platform technologies, particularly Azure Databricks. Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the Director of Data to ensure that the data platform strategy supports and enhances the overall business objectives. This includes evaluating emerging technologies and trends to keep the platform at the forefront of innovation. Data Models and Integration Solutions: Lead the development and maintenance of robust data models, data storage solutions, and data integration processes. Ensure that these elements work seamlessly together to support business analytics and reporting needs. Architectural Patterns and Best Practices: Define and implement architectural patterns and best practices to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of the data platform. Master Data Management and Data Governance: Oversee the master data management initiatives to ensure data quality and consistency across the organisation. Collaborate with the Data Governance team to implement data governance frameworks to maintain high standards of data integrity, compliance, and security. Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients on integration projects, providing expert guidance and ensuring that data integration meets their specific requirements. This involves occasional travel to client sites for in-person collaboration. Data Security and Compliance: Implement and manage data security measures to protect sensitive information. Ensure that the data platform adheres to compliance standards and data governance frameworks. Performance Assessments: Conduct regular assessments of the data platform's performance, identifying areas for optimisation and improvement. Implement changes to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provide mentorship and leadership to the data engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation. Guide and support data engineers in their professional development and ensure adherence to best practices. Advisor Role: Serve as a trusted advisor to the Director of Data, offering insights and recommendations on the future direction of the data platform and its capabilities. This includes anticipating industry trends and suggesting strategic enhancements. Collaboration with Third Party Consultancies: Experience in collaborating with third-party consultancies to leverage external expertise and resources. Business Partnership: Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging data capabilities to drive business growth and innovation. Explore the art of the possible to develop solutions that meet business needs. Skills, knowledge, expertise: Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus. Technical Expertise: Proven experience with Azure Data Platform technologies, particularly Azure Databricks. Familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) is advantageous. Industry Experience: Previous experience in the Alternative Investment Fund industry is a plus but non-essential. Data Architecture and Modelling: Strong knowledge of data architecture principles, data modelling techniques, and best practices for data integration. Experience with data governance frameworks and compliance standards. Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex data issues. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and clients. Preferred Skills: Knowledge of machine learning and AI technologies. Experience with big data tools and techniques. Familiarity with data visualization tools and reporting software. Builds open and trusting relationships Acts in the organisation's best interests A focus on detail while being able to look at the big picture Organised and disciplined but able to cope with ambiguity Tendency to approach problems in a positive and constructive manner Works effectively using mutual influence across functions Capacity to spot issues and distil the important from the unimportant Highly pragmatic and action orientated Excellent ability to inspire and influence others Clear and grounded set of values that align to the Aztec's Values Values the flexible and work-life balance agenda You will need to be quick to learn new systems and be great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do. Beyond that, we will be with you every step of the way, enabling you to get the most out of your role, grow your skills your way, and see your career develop in the way you want. Be part of our talented Technology team and unbox your passion at a multi-award-winning leader in the alternative fund management industry.
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) mission is to serve the public interest by setting high standards of corporate governance, reporting and audit and holding to account those responsible for delivering them. We are the UK Competent Authority for audit. We also set the UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes as well as UK standards for accounting, auditing and actuarial work, and monitor and take action to promote the quality of corporate reporting and operate independent enforcement arrangements for accountants and actuaries. Further information about our role can be found at . The Legal Services Team advises across the FRC including advising the FRC's Executive, Board and Committees. The Role: Supporting the Director of Legal Services: In the delivery of high quality, timely and client oriented legal advice to internal clients under the supervision of the senior lawyers and the Director of Legal Services. through being an effective member of theLegal Services Team, supporting delivery of the team's and the FRC's objectives. identifying, escalating and mitigating legal risk issues, as appropriate. working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to identify and implement ways to best deliver strategic and policy objectives. effectively managing internal and external stakeholder relationships. Minimum requirements: A solicitor or barrister qualified to practise in England & Wales. Demonstrable experience in regulatory, and/or public law is essential. Demonstrable experience of communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a clear, concise and comprehensible manner. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with others at all levels, within and across teams is essential. Desirable: Demonstrable experience in any one or more of the following practice areas: competition law, litigation, and/or corporate and commercial law. Experience of working on projects and legislative change programmes. Experience of working within or advising a compliance function in a regulatory or public sector environment. Advising as part of an in-house legal team. Demonstrable experience of instructing and managing external counsel.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) mission is to serve the public interest by setting high standards of corporate governance, reporting and audit and holding to account those responsible for delivering them. We are the UK Competent Authority for audit. We also set the UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes as well as UK standards for accounting, auditing and actuarial work, and monitor and take action to promote the quality of corporate reporting and operate independent enforcement arrangements for accountants and actuaries. Further information about our role can be found at . The Legal Services Team advises across the FRC including advising the FRC's Executive, Board and Committees. The Role: Supporting the Director of Legal Services: In the delivery of high quality, timely and client oriented legal advice to internal clients under the supervision of the senior lawyers and the Director of Legal Services. through being an effective member of theLegal Services Team, supporting delivery of the team's and the FRC's objectives. identifying, escalating and mitigating legal risk issues, as appropriate. working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to identify and implement ways to best deliver strategic and policy objectives. effectively managing internal and external stakeholder relationships. Minimum requirements: A solicitor or barrister qualified to practise in England & Wales. Demonstrable experience in regulatory, and/or public law is essential. Demonstrable experience of communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a clear, concise and comprehensible manner. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with others at all levels, within and across teams is essential. Desirable: Demonstrable experience in any one or more of the following practice areas: competition law, litigation, and/or corporate and commercial law. Experience of working on projects and legislative change programmes. Experience of working within or advising a compliance function in a regulatory or public sector environment. Advising as part of an in-house legal team. Demonstrable experience of instructing and managing external counsel.
Reward Gateway Edenred is a global benefits and employee engagement market leader. We help our clients and their leaders to transform employee experience that will attract, engage, and retain top talent through employee benefits, strategic reward and recognition, well-being, and much more. With our shared missions of 'Making the World a Better Place to Work' and 'Enriching connections, For good'. You'll be contributing to improving employee engagement and building better, stronger, and more resilient organisations to improve people's daily lives. Our shared mission guides our every action and charts a sustainable path to a better future. As the business continues to grow and expand, an opportunity has been created for a Director of Data where you will lead our Data Cluster and oversee a team of Product Managers dedicated to developing and enhancing our data platform and data products. You will be responsible for driving the strategy and execution of data initiatives that serve our employees, clients (employers), merchants, and business units. This role is pivotal in transforming data into actionable insights and valuable products that empower stakeholders across the organisation. With your strong technical background and extensive experience in data product management, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to innovate and deliver data solutions that align with our business objectives. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the data product vision and strategy, aligning with company objectives and market needs. Define and manage a comprehensive set of OKRs and a roadmap for the data platform and data products, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Identify and pursue new opportunities for leveraging data to create value for employees, clients, merchants, and internal teams. Team Management and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product Managers within the Data Cluster. Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and high performance. Hold team members accountable for their performance and professional growth. Technical Expertise: Bring a deep understanding of data technologies, including batch processing, stream processing, storage, analytics, machine learning, and AI. Collaborate with Engineering teams to ensure the data platform meets technical requirements and supports product initiatives. Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to enhance data capabilities. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Design, Data Science, and other teams to deliver high-quality data products. Partner with business units to understand data needs and translate them into product requirements. Coordinate with other Product Directors to ensure data initiatives are integrated across the organisation. Data Governance and Compliance: Ensure data products comply with data privacy regulations and company policies. Establish data governance practices to maintain data quality and integrity. Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to address regulatory requirements. Market and User Insight: Integrate market research into product strategy, staying ahead of industry trends and competitive dynamics. Champion user-centric design by ensuring balanced qualitative and quantitative research methods are employed. Business Outcome Management: Own the economic outcomes of data products, driving revenue growth, cost optimisation, and operational efficiency. Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and measure product performance. Identify opportunities to monetise data and create new revenue streams. Process Improvement: Implement processes for efficient data product development, delivery, and maintenance. Establish metrics, KPIs and OKRs to track the success of data initiatives. Promote best practices in data management and product development. Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with executive leadership, providing updates on data strategy, progress, risks, and opportunities. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and internal teams. Advocate for data-driven decision-making across the organisation. Skills At least 8+ years of experience in product management, with 3+ years in a senior leadership role managing a product team in a data-focused environment. Strong technical background and a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience with data technologies, including batch processing, stream processing, data warehousing, and analytics platforms. Proven track record of successfully leading product strategies that drive significant business outcomes. Experience in managing complex product portfolios and delivering results in a fast-paced, agile environment. Experience in launching, scaling, and managing monetised data products. Strong people management skills with experience in mentoring and developing Product Managers. Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams toward common goals. Deep understanding of data architectures, data processing frameworks, and data modelling. Familiarity with technologies such as AWS and other cloud-based data services. Knowledge of data privacy laws and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Deep expertise in market analysis, user research, and business strategy development. Ability to translate market and user insights into actionable product strategies. Proficient in using data analytics to inform decision-making and measure product performance. Ability to synthesise complex data into clear insights and recommendations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical and non-technical concepts clearly. Strong storytelling ability to influence and align stakeholders across the organisation. Demonstrated ability to drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The Interview Process Screening interview with the Senior Talent Partner. Online interview with the CPO and Group Engineering Director Final interview with the CPO and TCO Be comfortable. Be you. At Reward Gateway Edenred, we value all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, as we truly believe that diversity drives innovation. Express yourself, join our community, and help us Make the World a Better Place to Work. At Reward Gateway, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. Please let your Talent Partner know if you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Reward Gateway Edenred is a global benefits and employee engagement market leader. We help our clients and their leaders to transform employee experience that will attract, engage, and retain top talent through employee benefits, strategic reward and recognition, well-being, and much more. With our shared missions of 'Making the World a Better Place to Work' and 'Enriching connections, For good'. You'll be contributing to improving employee engagement and building better, stronger, and more resilient organisations to improve people's daily lives. Our shared mission guides our every action and charts a sustainable path to a better future. As the business continues to grow and expand, an opportunity has been created for a Director of Data where you will lead our Data Cluster and oversee a team of Product Managers dedicated to developing and enhancing our data platform and data products. You will be responsible for driving the strategy and execution of data initiatives that serve our employees, clients (employers), merchants, and business units. This role is pivotal in transforming data into actionable insights and valuable products that empower stakeholders across the organisation. With your strong technical background and extensive experience in data product management, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to innovate and deliver data solutions that align with our business objectives. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the data product vision and strategy, aligning with company objectives and market needs. Define and manage a comprehensive set of OKRs and a roadmap for the data platform and data products, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Identify and pursue new opportunities for leveraging data to create value for employees, clients, merchants, and internal teams. Team Management and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product Managers within the Data Cluster. Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and high performance. Hold team members accountable for their performance and professional growth. Technical Expertise: Bring a deep understanding of data technologies, including batch processing, stream processing, storage, analytics, machine learning, and AI. Collaborate with Engineering teams to ensure the data platform meets technical requirements and supports product initiatives. Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to enhance data capabilities. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Design, Data Science, and other teams to deliver high-quality data products. Partner with business units to understand data needs and translate them into product requirements. Coordinate with other Product Directors to ensure data initiatives are integrated across the organisation. Data Governance and Compliance: Ensure data products comply with data privacy regulations and company policies. Establish data governance practices to maintain data quality and integrity. Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to address regulatory requirements. Market and User Insight: Integrate market research into product strategy, staying ahead of industry trends and competitive dynamics. Champion user-centric design by ensuring balanced qualitative and quantitative research methods are employed. Business Outcome Management: Own the economic outcomes of data products, driving revenue growth, cost optimisation, and operational efficiency. Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and measure product performance. Identify opportunities to monetise data and create new revenue streams. Process Improvement: Implement processes for efficient data product development, delivery, and maintenance. Establish metrics, KPIs and OKRs to track the success of data initiatives. Promote best practices in data management and product development. Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with executive leadership, providing updates on data strategy, progress, risks, and opportunities. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and internal teams. Advocate for data-driven decision-making across the organisation. Skills At least 8+ years of experience in product management, with 3+ years in a senior leadership role managing a product team in a data-focused environment. Strong technical background and a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience with data technologies, including batch processing, stream processing, data warehousing, and analytics platforms. Proven track record of successfully leading product strategies that drive significant business outcomes. Experience in managing complex product portfolios and delivering results in a fast-paced, agile environment. Experience in launching, scaling, and managing monetised data products. Strong people management skills with experience in mentoring and developing Product Managers. Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams toward common goals. Deep understanding of data architectures, data processing frameworks, and data modelling. Familiarity with technologies such as AWS and other cloud-based data services. Knowledge of data privacy laws and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Deep expertise in market analysis, user research, and business strategy development. Ability to translate market and user insights into actionable product strategies. Proficient in using data analytics to inform decision-making and measure product performance. Ability to synthesise complex data into clear insights and recommendations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical and non-technical concepts clearly. Strong storytelling ability to influence and align stakeholders across the organisation. Demonstrated ability to drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The Interview Process Screening interview with the Senior Talent Partner. Online interview with the CPO and Group Engineering Director Final interview with the CPO and TCO Be comfortable. Be you. At Reward Gateway Edenred, we value all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, as we truly believe that diversity drives innovation. Express yourself, join our community, and help us Make the World a Better Place to Work. At Reward Gateway, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. Please let your Talent Partner know if you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate.
IT Manager - SaaS/Cloud Engineering page is loaded IT Manager - SaaS/Cloud Engineering Apply locations UK - Hook time type Full time posted on Posted 29 Days Ago job requisition id R At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We're driven by our vision of 'Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability - the Elanco Healthy Purpose - to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today! Driven by the quickening pace of innovation, Elanco IT must continue to evolve, proactively partnering to create new value through innovative digital products, services, and insights, supporting internal business partners and external customers. As the Director of SaaS/Cloud Engineering at Elanco, you will be a key leader within our Engineering team, responsible for driving technical excellence and contributing to our product operating model. Your role will be pivotal in staffing, developing, and mentoring high-performing technical individuals, ensuring consistent practices, and upholding robust technical competency. You will guide empowered teams to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions across the value chain (from R&D to Commercial) that support Elanco's mission of advancing animal health. Your Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Lead and shape technical strategy in alignment with the Product Operating Model, focusing on agile, customer-driven development and operational excellence. Anticipate the need for new skillsets and competencies and create plans to address them. Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to define and execute engineering priorities. Partner with engineering demand management to ensure optimal resource alignment, third-party partnerships, and delivery capacity across product portfolios. Engage externally to understand market trends in engineering and SaaS platforms and prepare your team for these changes. Team Development and Talent Management Lead the design and scaling of a modern engineering organization, cultivating a culture of craftsmanship, learning, and shared ownership. Develop and implement staffing plans to build and maintain a high-calibre engineering team. Carry out all elements of employee supervision, such as performance management, development coaching, learning plan oversight, task assignment and succession management. Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop engineering leaders and individual contributors, fostering growth and career development. Establish and promote consistent technical practices across teams to ensure high performance and productivity. Champion diversity of thought, psychological safety, and servant leadership. Serve as a cultural stabilizer and change agent, helping teams navigate transformation through psychological safety, trust-building, and clarity-especially during restructuring, M&A, or shifting priorities. Technical Excellence Drive the adoption of modern engineering and development methodologies, best practices, and innovative technologies. Champion SaaS-first, Cloud-first, AI-innovation, automation, and end-to-end design thinking to reduce manual effort and increase the quality, velocity, and trust in data-driven decision making. Foster continuous improvement in technical competency, configuration & code quality, and system architecture. Partnering with technology leaders, oversee technical roadmaps and project delivery, ensuring solutions meet quality, reliability, and scalability standards. Empowered Team Culture Foster an environment that empowers teams to make data-driven decisions and innovate through experimentation. Ensure clear communication channels, encouraging collaboration and transparency within and across teams. Support a culture that values cross-functional collaboration, shared ownership, and a strong focus on customer outcomes. Operational Oversight and Governance Partner with Engineering demand management supporting incoming demand with Engineering resource. Support Engineering Demand Management with product governance discussions ensuring the right engineering talent is deployed to support product needs. Implement Engineering governance frameworks that ensure consistency, risk management, and adherence to compliance standards. Monitor and optimize engineering processes to drive efficiency, reduce technical debt, and support sustainable growth. Balance the 'Fusion Team' concept, taking agency approaches to run engineering and ensuring we have strong talent management, deployment practices and ability to respond to demand at speed. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (IT) or equivalent experience. A proven track record of 7+ years in a leadership role, with strong technical understanding and hands-on experience of SaaS Platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Veeva Vault, Veeva Network. Demonstrated success in staffing, developing, and leading high-performing technical teams, in particular through transformations and large-scale organizational change. Strong experience with agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and modern engineering frameworks. Strong grasp of data privacy, security and compliance in a global context (GDPR, GxP, SOX). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across cross-functional teams. A deep commitment to technical excellence and an ability to empower teams through continuous learning and improvement. Familiarity with AI/ML platform integration and intelligent automation is highly preferred. Experience embedding and scaling the product-first principles as defined by the Product Operating Model would be highly advantageous. Additional Information: Occasional travel may be required Location: Hook, UK - Hybrid Work Environment Don't meet every single requirement?Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status About Us Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose CSR framework - all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at .
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
IT Manager - SaaS/Cloud Engineering page is loaded IT Manager - SaaS/Cloud Engineering Apply locations UK - Hook time type Full time posted on Posted 29 Days Ago job requisition id R At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We're driven by our vision of 'Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability - the Elanco Healthy Purpose - to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today! Driven by the quickening pace of innovation, Elanco IT must continue to evolve, proactively partnering to create new value through innovative digital products, services, and insights, supporting internal business partners and external customers. As the Director of SaaS/Cloud Engineering at Elanco, you will be a key leader within our Engineering team, responsible for driving technical excellence and contributing to our product operating model. Your role will be pivotal in staffing, developing, and mentoring high-performing technical individuals, ensuring consistent practices, and upholding robust technical competency. You will guide empowered teams to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions across the value chain (from R&D to Commercial) that support Elanco's mission of advancing animal health. Your Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Lead and shape technical strategy in alignment with the Product Operating Model, focusing on agile, customer-driven development and operational excellence. Anticipate the need for new skillsets and competencies and create plans to address them. Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to define and execute engineering priorities. Partner with engineering demand management to ensure optimal resource alignment, third-party partnerships, and delivery capacity across product portfolios. Engage externally to understand market trends in engineering and SaaS platforms and prepare your team for these changes. Team Development and Talent Management Lead the design and scaling of a modern engineering organization, cultivating a culture of craftsmanship, learning, and shared ownership. Develop and implement staffing plans to build and maintain a high-calibre engineering team. Carry out all elements of employee supervision, such as performance management, development coaching, learning plan oversight, task assignment and succession management. Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop engineering leaders and individual contributors, fostering growth and career development. Establish and promote consistent technical practices across teams to ensure high performance and productivity. Champion diversity of thought, psychological safety, and servant leadership. Serve as a cultural stabilizer and change agent, helping teams navigate transformation through psychological safety, trust-building, and clarity-especially during restructuring, M&A, or shifting priorities. Technical Excellence Drive the adoption of modern engineering and development methodologies, best practices, and innovative technologies. Champion SaaS-first, Cloud-first, AI-innovation, automation, and end-to-end design thinking to reduce manual effort and increase the quality, velocity, and trust in data-driven decision making. Foster continuous improvement in technical competency, configuration & code quality, and system architecture. Partnering with technology leaders, oversee technical roadmaps and project delivery, ensuring solutions meet quality, reliability, and scalability standards. Empowered Team Culture Foster an environment that empowers teams to make data-driven decisions and innovate through experimentation. Ensure clear communication channels, encouraging collaboration and transparency within and across teams. Support a culture that values cross-functional collaboration, shared ownership, and a strong focus on customer outcomes. Operational Oversight and Governance Partner with Engineering demand management supporting incoming demand with Engineering resource. Support Engineering Demand Management with product governance discussions ensuring the right engineering talent is deployed to support product needs. Implement Engineering governance frameworks that ensure consistency, risk management, and adherence to compliance standards. Monitor and optimize engineering processes to drive efficiency, reduce technical debt, and support sustainable growth. Balance the 'Fusion Team' concept, taking agency approaches to run engineering and ensuring we have strong talent management, deployment practices and ability to respond to demand at speed. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (IT) or equivalent experience. A proven track record of 7+ years in a leadership role, with strong technical understanding and hands-on experience of SaaS Platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Veeva Vault, Veeva Network. Demonstrated success in staffing, developing, and leading high-performing technical teams, in particular through transformations and large-scale organizational change. Strong experience with agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and modern engineering frameworks. Strong grasp of data privacy, security and compliance in a global context (GDPR, GxP, SOX). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across cross-functional teams. A deep commitment to technical excellence and an ability to empower teams through continuous learning and improvement. Familiarity with AI/ML platform integration and intelligent automation is highly preferred. Experience embedding and scaling the product-first principles as defined by the Product Operating Model would be highly advantageous. Additional Information: Occasional travel may be required Location: Hook, UK - Hybrid Work Environment Don't meet every single requirement?Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status About Us Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose CSR framework - all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at .
Head of Finance Salary: Hybrid Competitive + 15% non-contractual bonus + Car of 7,000 + comprehensive benefits package Work Pattern: Monday - Friday. 37.5 working hours per week, total 8.5 hours per day, between hours of 7.30am - 18.00pm Overall purpose of job: The Head of Finance is a pivotal leadership role within our client's organisation. Reporting to the UK Executive Team and with matrix reporting to the Group Finance function in Europe, you will lead a team of 17 finance professionals and play a critical role in driving business performance, ensuring compliance, and enabling strategic decision-making. This position demands exceptional strategic vision combined with operational expertise, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our 0.4bn UK business. You will partner closely with operational leaders across multiple business units to drive profitability while maintaining robust financial governance. The ideal candidate will bring strategic financial leadership experience from within FMCG or a comparable industry environment. You must demonstrate a track record of building high-performing teams and driving business value through financial insights and commercial acumen. Key areas of responsibility: Strategic Financial Leadership - Partner with UK Executive Team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with global business objectives - Provide critical financial insights and decision support to drive business performance - Lead strategic projects including potential acquisitions, business integrations, and major capital investments - Identify and implement synergies across UK business units to maximise operational efficiency - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations Financial Management & Reporting - Oversee all financial operations for UK entities with combined turnover of circa 0.4bn - Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to both UK leadership and Group headquarters - Maintain rigorous financial controls and governance frameworks - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes - Manage relationships with external auditors to deliver consistently clean audit outcomes - Oversee tax planning and compliance, working with specialist advisors to optimise the Group's tax position - Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards including FRS101, FRS102, and IFRS Commercial & Business Partnering - Act as key financial partner to business unit Managing Directors - Provide sophisticated financial analysis to support strategic decision-making - Challenge commercial assumptions and ensure robust business cases for investments - Identify profit maximisation opportunities and develop strategies to action - Present financial performance and insights to senior stakeholders at local and Group level Risk Management & Governance - Ensure robust Internal Control Framework for Financial Reporting (ICFR) - Develop and maintain effective risk management strategies - Lead the ongoing enhancement of financial policies and procedures - Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Group policies - Maintain oversight of cash management and working capital optimisation Systems & Process Innovation - Partner with IT to drive digital transformation within finance operations - Lead the evaluation and implementation of finance technology solutions - Develop enhanced management information systems and reporting tools - Champion process automation and efficiency improvements - Design and implement data analytics capabilities to provide deeper business insights Person specification and experience required: - Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 10+ years post-qualification experience - Minimum 10 years in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within FMCG or related consumer goods industries - Experience within an SME background an advantage due to the businesses operating as stand-alone units - Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams of 10+ people - Experience working in a matrix structure within a multinational organisation - Demonstrable success in business partnering with commercial operations - Experience managing financial integrations and change projects - Strong background in financial reporting, planning and analysis - Experience with ERP systems implementation or optimisation (JDE experience advantageous) Technical Skills - Expert knowledge of UK accounting standards and IFRS - Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities - Strong understanding of tax legislation and treasury management - Experience with business intelligence tools and data visualisation - Working knowledge of modern finance technologies and automation tools - Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and risk management Additional benefits include; Annual holiday allowance 25 days. After 4 years completed service, it will increase to 26 days and after 5 years completed service it will increase to 28 days. Employees will be given the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per holiday. Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%. Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary Medical plan
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Head of Finance Salary: Hybrid Competitive + 15% non-contractual bonus + Car of 7,000 + comprehensive benefits package Work Pattern: Monday - Friday. 37.5 working hours per week, total 8.5 hours per day, between hours of 7.30am - 18.00pm Overall purpose of job: The Head of Finance is a pivotal leadership role within our client's organisation. Reporting to the UK Executive Team and with matrix reporting to the Group Finance function in Europe, you will lead a team of 17 finance professionals and play a critical role in driving business performance, ensuring compliance, and enabling strategic decision-making. This position demands exceptional strategic vision combined with operational expertise, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our 0.4bn UK business. You will partner closely with operational leaders across multiple business units to drive profitability while maintaining robust financial governance. The ideal candidate will bring strategic financial leadership experience from within FMCG or a comparable industry environment. You must demonstrate a track record of building high-performing teams and driving business value through financial insights and commercial acumen. Key areas of responsibility: Strategic Financial Leadership - Partner with UK Executive Team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with global business objectives - Provide critical financial insights and decision support to drive business performance - Lead strategic projects including potential acquisitions, business integrations, and major capital investments - Identify and implement synergies across UK business units to maximise operational efficiency - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations Financial Management & Reporting - Oversee all financial operations for UK entities with combined turnover of circa 0.4bn - Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to both UK leadership and Group headquarters - Maintain rigorous financial controls and governance frameworks - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes - Manage relationships with external auditors to deliver consistently clean audit outcomes - Oversee tax planning and compliance, working with specialist advisors to optimise the Group's tax position - Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards including FRS101, FRS102, and IFRS Commercial & Business Partnering - Act as key financial partner to business unit Managing Directors - Provide sophisticated financial analysis to support strategic decision-making - Challenge commercial assumptions and ensure robust business cases for investments - Identify profit maximisation opportunities and develop strategies to action - Present financial performance and insights to senior stakeholders at local and Group level Risk Management & Governance - Ensure robust Internal Control Framework for Financial Reporting (ICFR) - Develop and maintain effective risk management strategies - Lead the ongoing enhancement of financial policies and procedures - Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Group policies - Maintain oversight of cash management and working capital optimisation Systems & Process Innovation - Partner with IT to drive digital transformation within finance operations - Lead the evaluation and implementation of finance technology solutions - Develop enhanced management information systems and reporting tools - Champion process automation and efficiency improvements - Design and implement data analytics capabilities to provide deeper business insights Person specification and experience required: - Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 10+ years post-qualification experience - Minimum 10 years in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within FMCG or related consumer goods industries - Experience within an SME background an advantage due to the businesses operating as stand-alone units - Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams of 10+ people - Experience working in a matrix structure within a multinational organisation - Demonstrable success in business partnering with commercial operations - Experience managing financial integrations and change projects - Strong background in financial reporting, planning and analysis - Experience with ERP systems implementation or optimisation (JDE experience advantageous) Technical Skills - Expert knowledge of UK accounting standards and IFRS - Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities - Strong understanding of tax legislation and treasury management - Experience with business intelligence tools and data visualisation - Working knowledge of modern finance technologies and automation tools - Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and risk management Additional benefits include; Annual holiday allowance 25 days. After 4 years completed service, it will increase to 26 days and after 5 years completed service it will increase to 28 days. Employees will be given the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per holiday. Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%. Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary Medical plan
Product Development, Private Assets - Associate Director page is loaded Product Development, Private Assets - Associate Director Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id JR_005673 At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients. We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities. Title: Product Development, Private Assets - Associate Director Department: Product Management (Private Assets) Location: London, UK Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Primary Responsibilities The Product Development - Private Assets role is the internal representative of the investment team, responsible for defining, developing, implementing and maintaining investment products, through their entire lifecycle with the aim of optimising and delivering commercially viable products and initiatives. The role also encompasses, as needed, undertaking proactive market research, analysis and coordination of new product proposals. The Privates Team cover all of the Private Assets products at Barings including Private Credit (mid market direct lending), Real Estate Equity and Debt, Infrastructure Debt, and other alternative and illiquid asset classes . You will serve as an expert within the broader Product Team and be relied upon for technical knowledge related to products, as well as functional knowledge of their areas. You will work on Private Credit initiatives in the main, but will also work across other Private Assets projects too. Key areas of focus include: Product Development and Launch Project manage and socialise fund launches with all relevant stakeholders across Barings. Assist with the structuring, documentation and financial modelling of new and existing funds. Be the subject matter expert for fund commercial terms and mechanics (investor subscription, redemption, and other liquidity terms, ESG guidelines, etc.) Maintenance of technical expertise and understanding of evolving regulatory frameworks, proactively considering efficient responses to change requirements. Shepherd all product launches through Barings governance process. Build strong relationships with and work alongside firm's Client Portfolio Managers, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Operations, Investment, Finance and Risk teams, as well as external legal counsel, fund administrators, service providers and investors to championing cross-team collaboration and ensure effective co-ordination across wide range of stakeholders. Design and establish currency hedging strategies for new and existing European and Global funds. Product Maintenance Serve as the primary investment team representative to internal business partners related to product level activity (including fund economics and investment restrictions). Research and socialisation of product trends and innovations, with a specific focus on fund economics and mechanics. Qualifications/Experienced Required Ideally combined with some or all of the below: + 4 years' experience of working with or on investment funds, ideally within the private assets arena. Practical knowledge of AIFMD, UCITS, European fund range product strategy, development and management - ideally global. Practical experience of private assets investment strategies. Highly organised, numerate with strong attention to detail and excellent project management skills. Advanced Excel skills. Clear communicator, both verbally and written for both internal and external audiences or stakeholders and ranges of seniority. Preferred: Accounting qualification (ACA), CFA or other equivalent qualification Practical understanding of currency markets, FX derivatives and hedging strategies Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. About Us Barings is a leading global asset management firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients. We build lasting partnerships that leverage our distinctive expertise across traditional and alternative asset classes to deliver innovative, institutional-quality solutions and service. Our team-driven culture is based on transparency, responsibility and putting our clients' interests first. We listen to our clients to understand their needs, so that we can be a strategic advisor and long-term partner in meeting their unique investment goals. Risk management and protecting our investors' capital over the long term is an essential component of our lasting partnerships. Barings is also committed to building long-term relationships with our associates and providing opportunities and support to help them succeed. With our expanding business and global footprint, Barings offers a wealth of opportunities for associates who share our culture, values and commitment to excellence in client service. As an organization, we believe that a diversity of perspectives and strengths is essential to meeting the evolving needs of our clients, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a talented workforce as diverse as the clients and communities that contribute to our success.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Product Development, Private Assets - Associate Director page is loaded Product Development, Private Assets - Associate Director Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id JR_005673 At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients. We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities. Title: Product Development, Private Assets - Associate Director Department: Product Management (Private Assets) Location: London, UK Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Primary Responsibilities The Product Development - Private Assets role is the internal representative of the investment team, responsible for defining, developing, implementing and maintaining investment products, through their entire lifecycle with the aim of optimising and delivering commercially viable products and initiatives. The role also encompasses, as needed, undertaking proactive market research, analysis and coordination of new product proposals. The Privates Team cover all of the Private Assets products at Barings including Private Credit (mid market direct lending), Real Estate Equity and Debt, Infrastructure Debt, and other alternative and illiquid asset classes . You will serve as an expert within the broader Product Team and be relied upon for technical knowledge related to products, as well as functional knowledge of their areas. You will work on Private Credit initiatives in the main, but will also work across other Private Assets projects too. Key areas of focus include: Product Development and Launch Project manage and socialise fund launches with all relevant stakeholders across Barings. Assist with the structuring, documentation and financial modelling of new and existing funds. Be the subject matter expert for fund commercial terms and mechanics (investor subscription, redemption, and other liquidity terms, ESG guidelines, etc.) Maintenance of technical expertise and understanding of evolving regulatory frameworks, proactively considering efficient responses to change requirements. Shepherd all product launches through Barings governance process. Build strong relationships with and work alongside firm's Client Portfolio Managers, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Operations, Investment, Finance and Risk teams, as well as external legal counsel, fund administrators, service providers and investors to championing cross-team collaboration and ensure effective co-ordination across wide range of stakeholders. Design and establish currency hedging strategies for new and existing European and Global funds. Product Maintenance Serve as the primary investment team representative to internal business partners related to product level activity (including fund economics and investment restrictions). Research and socialisation of product trends and innovations, with a specific focus on fund economics and mechanics. Qualifications/Experienced Required Ideally combined with some or all of the below: + 4 years' experience of working with or on investment funds, ideally within the private assets arena. Practical knowledge of AIFMD, UCITS, European fund range product strategy, development and management - ideally global. Practical experience of private assets investment strategies. Highly organised, numerate with strong attention to detail and excellent project management skills. Advanced Excel skills. Clear communicator, both verbally and written for both internal and external audiences or stakeholders and ranges of seniority. Preferred: Accounting qualification (ACA), CFA or other equivalent qualification Practical understanding of currency markets, FX derivatives and hedging strategies Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. About Us Barings is a leading global asset management firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients. We build lasting partnerships that leverage our distinctive expertise across traditional and alternative asset classes to deliver innovative, institutional-quality solutions and service. Our team-driven culture is based on transparency, responsibility and putting our clients' interests first. We listen to our clients to understand their needs, so that we can be a strategic advisor and long-term partner in meeting their unique investment goals. Risk management and protecting our investors' capital over the long term is an essential component of our lasting partnerships. Barings is also committed to building long-term relationships with our associates and providing opportunities and support to help them succeed. With our expanding business and global footprint, Barings offers a wealth of opportunities for associates who share our culture, values and commitment to excellence in client service. As an organization, we believe that a diversity of perspectives and strengths is essential to meeting the evolving needs of our clients, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a talented workforce as diverse as the clients and communities that contribute to our success.
