Newstone Talent Solutions Ltd
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Head of Finance Transformation - Business Services Tunbridge Wells, Kent Hybrid 2-3 days per week in office 12 months FTC Up to £100k + benefits Finance is evolving. We're looking for a strategic leader to shape the future of the finance function. This role is about transformation, not day-to-day accounting and is ideal for candidates immediately available or on short notice looking to secure a Fixed Term Contract. As Head of Finance Transformation, you'll partner with the Finance Director to modernise systems, processes, data and collaboration thereby turning finance into a smarter, faster, technology enabled partner to the business. You'll work alongside the Financial Controller and FP&A Analyst to deliver connected, efficient and innovative finance operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead finance transformation initiatives across systems, processes and data Streamline and automate processes while strengthening internal controls Enhance reporting, forecasting and analytics Promote digital tools and workflow automation Collaborate across the business to integrate finance seamlessly Support and develop the finance team's digital and analytical skills Measure and communicate transformation success About You: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience Proven track record in finance transformation and process improvement Strong knowledge of finance operations, systems and data flows Skilled at influencing senior stakeholders and driving change Commercially aware with excellent problem solving and project management skills Power BI and Sage Intacct experience is a plus Why This Role: This is more than a finance role - it is a chance to shape the function and make a real impact. Benefits include: Private medical cover and life assurance Generous paid leave and retirement contributions Professional development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme and gym contribution Flexible hybrid working If you want to lead the transformation of finance and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
Mar 15, 2026
Contractor
Head of Finance Transformation - Business Services Tunbridge Wells, Kent Hybrid 2-3 days per week in office 12 months FTC Up to £100k + benefits Finance is evolving. We're looking for a strategic leader to shape the future of the finance function. This role is about transformation, not day-to-day accounting and is ideal for candidates immediately available or on short notice looking to secure a Fixed Term Contract. As Head of Finance Transformation, you'll partner with the Finance Director to modernise systems, processes, data and collaboration thereby turning finance into a smarter, faster, technology enabled partner to the business. You'll work alongside the Financial Controller and FP&A Analyst to deliver connected, efficient and innovative finance operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead finance transformation initiatives across systems, processes and data Streamline and automate processes while strengthening internal controls Enhance reporting, forecasting and analytics Promote digital tools and workflow automation Collaborate across the business to integrate finance seamlessly Support and develop the finance team's digital and analytical skills Measure and communicate transformation success About You: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience Proven track record in finance transformation and process improvement Strong knowledge of finance operations, systems and data flows Skilled at influencing senior stakeholders and driving change Commercially aware with excellent problem solving and project management skills Power BI and Sage Intacct experience is a plus Why This Role: This is more than a finance role - it is a chance to shape the function and make a real impact. Benefits include: Private medical cover and life assurance Generous paid leave and retirement contributions Professional development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme and gym contribution Flexible hybrid working If you want to lead the transformation of finance and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate. Job Purpose and Impact The Quality Control Technician II / Shift Analyst plays a critical role in assuring product quality, food safety, and process control within a manufacturing environment. Working both as a laboratory analyst and as the site Quality representative during shift and out-of-hours periods, the role delivers timely, accurate analytical results that enable safe operations, effective decision-making, and compliance with site, customer, and regulatory requirements. This position requires a hands on, analytical individual who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate closely with Production, Operations, and Quality teams to maintain product integrity and support continuous improvement. Key Accountabilities Collect, prepare, measure, and weigh samples of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products in accordance with approved procedures and specifications. Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing using approved methods, including wet chemistry, titrations, physical testing, performance testing, and Gas Chromatography (GC). Provide timely analysis of bulk tanker intakes to support safe unloading, material verification, and release decisions. Review, interpret, and evaluate analytical results against specifications, identifying out-of-trend or out-of-specification results and escalating appropriately. Act as the site Quality representative during shift and out-of-hours periods, providing technical advice and quality decision support to Production and Operations. Support process control activities by working closely with Production teams to investigate and resolve quality or process deviations. Operate, maintain, and perform first line troubleshooting of laboratory and analytical equipment, escalating equipment issues when required. Carry out or support routine calibration, verification, and performance checks of laboratory instruments in line with schedules and procedures. Accurately record analytical results, observations, and deviations in SAP, LIMS, or laboratory records, ensuring full data integrity and traceability. Maintain a safe, compliant, and organized laboratory environment, adhering to Health & Safety, food safety, and Quality Management System requirements. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience Experience working in a laboratory environment (industrial, chemical, food, or related field). Understanding of basic analytical chemistry and quality control principles. Strong attention to detail with accurate record keeping skills. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a fast paced, shift based environment. Commitment to Health, Safety, and quality standards. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE Hands on experience with Gas Chromatography, titration methods, and physical testing techniques. Experience with SAP, LIMS, or electronic laboratory data systems. Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing or processing environment. Exposure to laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and first line troubleshooting Our Offer We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately. Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today: Follow us on LinkedIn: Cargill is committed to being an inclusive employer. Click here to find out more
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate. Job Purpose and Impact The Quality Control Technician II / Shift Analyst plays a critical role in assuring product quality, food safety, and process control within a manufacturing environment. Working both as a laboratory analyst and as the site Quality representative during shift and out-of-hours periods, the role delivers timely, accurate analytical results that enable safe operations, effective decision-making, and compliance with site, customer, and regulatory requirements. This position requires a hands on, analytical individual who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate closely with Production, Operations, and Quality teams to maintain product integrity and support continuous improvement. Key Accountabilities Collect, prepare, measure, and weigh samples of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products in accordance with approved procedures and specifications. Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing using approved methods, including wet chemistry, titrations, physical testing, performance testing, and Gas Chromatography (GC). Provide timely analysis of bulk tanker intakes to support safe unloading, material verification, and release decisions. Review, interpret, and evaluate analytical results against specifications, identifying out-of-trend or out-of-specification results and escalating appropriately. Act as the site Quality representative during shift and out-of-hours periods, providing technical advice and quality decision support to Production and Operations. Support process control activities by working closely with Production teams to investigate and resolve quality or process deviations. Operate, maintain, and perform first line troubleshooting of laboratory and analytical equipment, escalating equipment issues when required. Carry out or support routine calibration, verification, and performance checks of laboratory instruments in line with schedules and procedures. Accurately record analytical results, observations, and deviations in SAP, LIMS, or laboratory records, ensuring full data integrity and traceability. Maintain a safe, compliant, and organized laboratory environment, adhering to Health & Safety, food safety, and Quality Management System requirements. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience Experience working in a laboratory environment (industrial, chemical, food, or related field). Understanding of basic analytical chemistry and quality control principles. Strong attention to detail with accurate record keeping skills. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a fast paced, shift based environment. Commitment to Health, Safety, and quality standards. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE Hands on experience with Gas Chromatography, titration methods, and physical testing techniques. Experience with SAP, LIMS, or electronic laboratory data systems. Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing or processing environment. Exposure to laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and first line troubleshooting Our Offer We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately. Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today: Follow us on LinkedIn: Cargill is committed to being an inclusive employer. Click here to find out more
Job title Team Leader (Inorganic Chemistry team) Ref 44059 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Spencer House - Reading - RG2 0JN Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary This role will be paid £46,560 per annum Job grade B Closing date 25/02/2026 In this position within our Inorganic Chemistry department, which is the department that has the highest throughput of samples in the laboratory, you'll be responsible for the management of 6-7 analysts. The role involves resourcing and technical responsibility for inorganic chemistry methods. Our labs are a key part of the business, which allow us to monitor that our drinking water is safe and clean and that our waste product is treated in the correct way. We analyse samples from our customers' homes, natural waters and waste effluent from our treatment sites, as well as sludges and soils. We have a high standard of quality and maintain accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 for most of our methods and hold accreditation for both DWTS and MCERTs for a selection of key determinants. What you'll be doing as a Team Leader Authorisation and technical responsibility for analysis within a defined area to meet UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service), Environment Agency and DWI (Drinking Water Inspectorate) standards and relevant H&S Standards Investigations documented to establish the extent/impact and root cause, and implement suitable corrective actions Ensure sufficient resources for running the team, including maintenance and servicing of analytical equipment and training Working hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday What you should bring to the role Have relevant laboratory experiencewithin an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory Management experience. Be a credible leaderwith the drive and energy to deliver, leading and supporting your team, driving a culture of safety and performance management across the teams Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to clearly interact with our stakeholders Be fully competent on the MS Office suite, SharePoint, and have a good understanding of LIM systems Have the customer at the heart of everythingyou do and value being part of a team that delivers exceptional customer service What's in it for you? This role will be paid £46,560 per annum Annual leave 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We're here to help and support . When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Job title Team Leader (Inorganic Chemistry team) Ref 44059 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Spencer House - Reading - RG2 0JN Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary This role will be paid £46,560 per annum Job grade B Closing date 25/02/2026 In this position within our Inorganic Chemistry department, which is the department that has the highest throughput of samples in the laboratory, you'll be responsible for the management of 6-7 analysts. The role involves resourcing and technical responsibility for inorganic chemistry methods. Our labs are a key part of the business, which allow us to monitor that our drinking water is safe and clean and that our waste product is treated in the correct way. We analyse samples from our customers' homes, natural waters and waste effluent from our treatment sites, as well as sludges and soils. We have a high standard of quality and maintain accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 for most of our methods and hold accreditation for both DWTS and MCERTs for a selection of key determinants. What you'll be doing as a Team Leader Authorisation and technical responsibility for analysis within a defined area to meet UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service), Environment Agency and DWI (Drinking Water Inspectorate) standards and relevant H&S Standards Investigations documented to establish the extent/impact and root cause, and implement suitable corrective actions Ensure sufficient resources for running the team, including maintenance and servicing of analytical equipment and training Working hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday What you should bring to the role Have relevant laboratory experiencewithin an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory Management experience. Be a credible leaderwith the drive and energy to deliver, leading and supporting your team, driving a culture of safety and performance management across the teams Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to clearly interact with our stakeholders Be fully competent on the MS Office suite, SharePoint, and have a good understanding of LIM systems Have the customer at the heart of everythingyou do and value being part of a team that delivers exceptional customer service What's in it for you? This role will be paid £46,560 per annum Annual leave 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We're here to help and support . When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Head of Finance - Operations Group - Finance (LMB 2779) Open Date: 12/02/2026, 08:00 Close Date: 12/03/2026, 23:55 Location: Cambridge Contract Type: Permanent Job Type: Administration & Management (Full Time) Overview The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a leading centre of excellence in biomedical research, tackling fundamental basic science and translational programmes enhancing the application to human health. The LMB has a clear goal of understanding biological processes at the molecular level, with the ultimate aim of using this knowledge to tackle specific problems in human health and disease. The LMB provides an unsurpassed environment for both new and established researchers, drawing scientists from around the world to create a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation. Main duties / Key responsibilities Continuously develop and implement a vision for the financial management of the LMB, leading, developing, managing and motivating staff across a range of activities including expenditure, income, VAT, contracts, grants and invoicing third party service users. Effectively communicate the vision and strategy for finance to senior management and to all levels of the LMB and MRC, persuading key decision makers to adopt the strategy. Lead the LMB budget setting, financial planning and forecasting to enable informed decision making, providing insightful information, analysis and risk management advice, and preparing and analysing monthly expenditure, budgets and future forecasts. Lead, produce and present timely management information, liaising with budget holders and information providers, preparing reports and providing supplementary analysis for key issues, and explaining financial concepts to non financial audiences. Help evaluate the overall effective and efficient use of funding received, identifying and developing approaches for optimising value for money. Lead from the front to ensure effective financial controls and appropriate policies and practices are followed; lead change where necessary to develop internal systems and controls to be "best in class", acting as a change agent for performance improvements. Ensure key stakeholder requirements are included and communicated, developing and maintaining strong and open relationships internally and externally. Play a leading role in MRC and UKRI wide development and implementation of new corporate financial systems or upgrades and optimising the current system (Oracle Fusion), and act as project management lead where required. As a senior member of the Operations Group, contribute, push forward and lead ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Group and the way in which the LMB operates. Lead negotiations with external stakeholders such as the University of Cambridge, Cambridge University Hospital Partners and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus on financial matters, securing agreement on shared costs, service and facility costs, income and expenditure. Play a leading representative role for the LMB, MRC Head Office, other MRC establishments, UKRI, the University of Cambridge and external service users and other bodies with whom the LMB interacts. Act as Company Secretary to the Max Perutz Fund, the LMB's charitable arm, preparing the annual financial statements and Charity Commission return, liaising with the auditors, managing the Fund's investments and preparing and presenting at the Fund's twice yearly Board meetings. Working relationships Report to the LMB Chief Operating Officer. Liaise with the LMB Director and Heads of Divisions as required. Line manage the Finance Team and Management Information Analyst. Work closely with other Operations Group Heads and Facility Managers. Liaise with MRC Head Office's Finance Director and colleagues and UKRI colleagues. Maintain working relationships at multiple levels and across many different professional disciplines. Education / qualifications / training required Essential: Degree level education or equivalent relevant experience. Essential: Fully qualified with relevant finance qualifications (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Desirable: Degree in a related field. Previous work experience required Essential: Significant relevant experience of leadership roles and managing teams and services. Essential: Significant experience of developing new ideas for financial planning. Desirable: Experience of leading organisational change projects. Desirable: Experience of working in a research laboratory environment. Desirable: Experience of contract reviewing. Knowledge and experience Essential: Sound knowledge of corporate policy, accounting practices and procedures ideally in the public and charitable sector. Essential: Experience of several financial systems. Essential: Excellent IT skills with the ability to develop models to meet business needs, interrogate data and write reports and presentations for senior management. Desirable: Understanding of tax law and related risks related to research operations. Desirable: Project management facilitation and coordination skills to provide deliverables to tight time frames with various information providers. Personal skills / behaviours / qualities Essential: Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate and manage services and staff. Essential: Proven ability to listen, understand business needs and provide solutions in a proactive and principled manner. Essential: Highly developed interpersonal skills, elicit confidence and command respect as a trusted advisor to senior management within the LMB and in discussions with MRC Head Office. Essential: Strong and pro active communicator able to liaise with both finance and non finance senior managers and budget holders. Essential: Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to lead a team/projects as required to achieve outcomes for the LMB. Essential: Flexible and adaptable approach, capable of planning, prioritising and delivering on a multitude of tasks in a fast paced environment. Essential: Refined analytical skills with the ability to make and communicate recommendations rather than simply provide reports. Essential: Appreciative of the culture of the LMB and the MRC. Further Information You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI Code of Conduct, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, Health and Safety policy and Data Protection policy. Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager. The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re run security clearance as required during the course of employment. We warmly invite people from diverse backgrounds and heritage, including people who identify as having a disability, to apply for a role that excites them. As "Disability Confident" employers, any candidate who opts into the scheme and best meets the essential criteria will be shortlisted for interview. The MRC provides its community of employees access to a range of benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme, 30 days plus 2.5 privilege days and 8 bank holidays, family friendly policies, shopping and travel discounts, an Employee Assistant Programme Scheme and Health and Wellbeing Support. Copyright 2015. Medical Research Council
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance - Operations Group - Finance (LMB 2779) Open Date: 12/02/2026, 08:00 Close Date: 12/03/2026, 23:55 Location: Cambridge Contract Type: Permanent Job Type: Administration & Management (Full Time) Overview The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a leading centre of excellence in biomedical research, tackling fundamental basic science and translational programmes enhancing the application to human health. The LMB has a clear goal of understanding biological processes at the molecular level, with the ultimate aim of using this knowledge to tackle specific problems in human health and disease. The LMB provides an unsurpassed environment for both new and established researchers, drawing scientists from around the world to create a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation. Main duties / Key responsibilities Continuously develop and implement a vision for the financial management of the LMB, leading, developing, managing and motivating staff across a range of activities including expenditure, income, VAT, contracts, grants and invoicing third party service users. Effectively communicate the vision and strategy for finance to senior management and to all levels of the LMB and MRC, persuading key decision makers to adopt the strategy. Lead the LMB budget setting, financial planning and forecasting to enable informed decision making, providing insightful information, analysis and risk management advice, and preparing and analysing monthly expenditure, budgets and future forecasts. Lead, produce and present timely management information, liaising with budget holders and information providers, preparing reports and providing supplementary analysis for key issues, and explaining financial concepts to non financial audiences. Help evaluate the overall effective and efficient use of funding received, identifying and developing approaches for optimising value for money. Lead from the front to ensure effective financial controls and appropriate policies and practices are followed; lead change where necessary to develop internal systems and controls to be "best in class", acting as a change agent for performance improvements. Ensure key stakeholder requirements are included and communicated, developing and maintaining strong and open relationships internally and externally. Play a leading role in MRC and UKRI wide development and implementation of new corporate financial systems or upgrades and optimising the current system (Oracle Fusion), and act as project management lead where required. As a senior member of the Operations Group, contribute, push forward and lead ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Group and the way in which the LMB operates. Lead negotiations with external stakeholders such as the University of Cambridge, Cambridge University Hospital Partners and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus on financial matters, securing agreement on shared costs, service and facility costs, income and expenditure. Play a leading representative role for the LMB, MRC Head Office, other MRC establishments, UKRI, the University of Cambridge and external service users and other bodies with whom the LMB interacts. Act as Company Secretary to the Max Perutz Fund, the LMB's charitable arm, preparing the annual financial statements and Charity Commission return, liaising with the auditors, managing the Fund's investments and preparing and presenting at the Fund's twice yearly Board meetings. Working relationships Report to the LMB Chief Operating Officer. Liaise with the LMB Director and Heads of Divisions as required. Line manage the Finance Team and Management Information Analyst. Work closely with other Operations Group Heads and Facility Managers. Liaise with MRC Head Office's Finance Director and colleagues and UKRI colleagues. Maintain working relationships at multiple levels and across many different professional disciplines. Education / qualifications / training required Essential: Degree level education or equivalent relevant experience. Essential: Fully qualified with relevant finance qualifications (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Desirable: Degree in a related field. Previous work experience required Essential: Significant relevant experience of leadership roles and managing teams and services. Essential: Significant experience of developing new ideas for financial planning. Desirable: Experience of leading organisational change projects. Desirable: Experience of working in a research laboratory environment. Desirable: Experience of contract reviewing. Knowledge and experience Essential: Sound knowledge of corporate policy, accounting practices and procedures ideally in the public and charitable sector. Essential: Experience of several financial systems. Essential: Excellent IT skills with the ability to develop models to meet business needs, interrogate data and write reports and presentations for senior management. Desirable: Understanding of tax law and related risks related to research operations. Desirable: Project management facilitation and coordination skills to provide deliverables to tight time frames with various information providers. Personal skills / behaviours / qualities Essential: Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate and manage services and staff. Essential: Proven ability to listen, understand business needs and provide solutions in a proactive and principled manner. Essential: Highly developed interpersonal skills, elicit confidence and command respect as a trusted advisor to senior management within the LMB and in discussions with MRC Head Office. Essential: Strong and pro active communicator able to liaise with both finance and non finance senior managers and budget holders. Essential: Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to lead a team/projects as required to achieve outcomes for the LMB. Essential: Flexible and adaptable approach, capable of planning, prioritising and delivering on a multitude of tasks in a fast paced environment. Essential: Refined analytical skills with the ability to make and communicate recommendations rather than simply provide reports. Essential: Appreciative of the culture of the LMB and the MRC. Further Information You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI Code of Conduct, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, Health and Safety policy and Data Protection policy. Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager. The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re run security clearance as required during the course of employment. We warmly invite people from diverse backgrounds and heritage, including people who identify as having a disability, to apply for a role that excites them. As "Disability Confident" employers, any candidate who opts into the scheme and best meets the essential criteria will be shortlisted for interview. The MRC provides its community of employees access to a range of benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme, 30 days plus 2.5 privilege days and 8 bank holidays, family friendly policies, shopping and travel discounts, an Employee Assistant Programme Scheme and Health and Wellbeing Support. Copyright 2015. Medical Research Council
Job Title: IT Business Analyst Location: Gravesend Salary: 35-45k depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm Type of Role: Hybrid 3 days in office/ 2 days from home Are you ready to make a significant impact in an exciting, innovative environment? Join this wonderful business as an IT Business Analyst! Our client is at the forefront of a digital transformation journey, and they're looking for a passionate, experienced IT Business Analyst to join their internal IT team. We are looking for a Detective- someone who asks the right questions, can gather information and communicate their findings seamlessly. Your Role: As an IT Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in developing and integrating manufacturing systems. Your expertise will help align business needs with technology solutions, ensuring that key information is documented and easily accessible. Here's what you'll be doing: Engage with Stakeholders: Understand and negotiate the needs of multiple stakeholders to define business requirements. Liaise Between Teams: Serve as the essential link between operations and IT, gathering requirements for system modifications and enhancements. Documentation & Design: Create detailed documentation, including business processes and test plans, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Software Implementation: Participate in the selection and integration of key manufacturing systems, supporting the overall digital transformation goals. What You Bring to the Table: Experience in Manufacturing: A proven background in digitising and streamlining operations within a manufacturing environment. Analytical Skills: Proficient in business process analysis, mapping, and identifying optimised workflows. Requirements Gathering: Skilled in conducting workshops and interviews to elicit functional and non-functional requirements. Testing & Validation: Ability to assist in developing test cases and support user acceptance testing to ensure alignment with documented requirements. Key Skills: Strong communication and collaboration abilities to engage effectively with technical and non-technical users. Excellent planning and organisational skills with a proactive, self-driven approach. Resilience and adaptability to thrive in fast-paced environments and manage conflicting priorities. Interested? Please send your CV to us. We will review CVs before contacting suitable candidates. Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Job Title: IT Business Analyst Location: Gravesend Salary: 35-45k depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm Type of Role: Hybrid 3 days in office/ 2 days from home Are you ready to make a significant impact in an exciting, innovative environment? Join this wonderful business as an IT Business Analyst! Our client is at the forefront of a digital transformation journey, and they're looking for a passionate, experienced IT Business Analyst to join their internal IT team. We are looking for a Detective- someone who asks the right questions, can gather information and communicate their findings seamlessly. Your Role: As an IT Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in developing and integrating manufacturing systems. Your expertise will help align business needs with technology solutions, ensuring that key information is documented and easily accessible. Here's what you'll be doing: Engage with Stakeholders: Understand and negotiate the needs of multiple stakeholders to define business requirements. Liaise Between Teams: Serve as the essential link between operations and IT, gathering requirements for system modifications and enhancements. Documentation & Design: Create detailed documentation, including business processes and test plans, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Software Implementation: Participate in the selection and integration of key manufacturing systems, supporting the overall digital transformation goals. What You Bring to the Table: Experience in Manufacturing: A proven background in digitising and streamlining operations within a manufacturing environment. Analytical Skills: Proficient in business process analysis, mapping, and identifying optimised workflows. Requirements Gathering: Skilled in conducting workshops and interviews to elicit functional and non-functional requirements. Testing & Validation: Ability to assist in developing test cases and support user acceptance testing to ensure alignment with documented requirements. Key Skills: Strong communication and collaboration abilities to engage effectively with technical and non-technical users. Excellent planning and organisational skills with a proactive, self-driven approach. Resilience and adaptability to thrive in fast-paced environments and manage conflicting priorities. Interested? Please send your CV to us. We will review CVs before contacting suitable candidates. Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Supply Chain Analyst A well-established and growing consumer products distributor is looking to appoint a Supply Chain Analyst to join their commercial supply chain team. Operating within a fast-paced product environment, this role will sit at the heart of purchasing, category and inventory planning - using data and forecasting to support smarter buying and stock decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys turning sales and product data into clear commercial insight. The position plays a key role in ensuring the right products are purchased, stocked and replenished at the right time to maximise sales and margin. Key Responsibilities Analyse sales performance against forecast, identifying risks and commercial opportunities Produce category and product performance reporting covering rate of sale, sell-through, margin and stock turn Develop sales forecasts using historical data, seasonality and trading patterns Support the development of weekly sales, stock and intake (WSSI) planning Forecast demand for both core product ranges and seasonal lines Identify slow moving stock and overstock risks, recommending clearance or promotional activity Support replenishment planning to ensure stock availability and minimise out-of-stock risk Evaluate new product proposals using financial modelling including margin, sales potential and ROI Provide data insight to support range reviews, pricing strategy and promotional planning Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to improve planning visibility across the business Work closely with purchasing, sales, marketing, operations and finance teams to support commercial decision making Candidate Profile Experience in an analytical role such as Supply Chain Analyst, Category Analyst, Demand Planner or Merchandise Analyst Background ideally within retail, wholesale, FMCG or consumer goods environments Advanced Excel and strong data analysis capability (Power BI or similar reporting tools advantageous) Strong understanding of commercial metrics such as margin, stock turn, sell-through and forecasting Able to interpret data and translate insights into practical commercial recommendations Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with seasonal trading peaks Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to present insights clearly Desirable Experience working with ERP systems or retail planning tools Exposure to forecasting, inventory planning or WSSI processes
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Supply Chain Analyst A well-established and growing consumer products distributor is looking to appoint a Supply Chain Analyst to join their commercial supply chain team. Operating within a fast-paced product environment, this role will sit at the heart of purchasing, category and inventory planning - using data and forecasting to support smarter buying and stock decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys turning sales and product data into clear commercial insight. The position plays a key role in ensuring the right products are purchased, stocked and replenished at the right time to maximise sales and margin. Key Responsibilities Analyse sales performance against forecast, identifying risks and commercial opportunities Produce category and product performance reporting covering rate of sale, sell-through, margin and stock turn Develop sales forecasts using historical data, seasonality and trading patterns Support the development of weekly sales, stock and intake (WSSI) planning Forecast demand for both core product ranges and seasonal lines Identify slow moving stock and overstock risks, recommending clearance or promotional activity Support replenishment planning to ensure stock availability and minimise out-of-stock risk Evaluate new product proposals using financial modelling including margin, sales potential and ROI Provide data insight to support range reviews, pricing strategy and promotional planning Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to improve planning visibility across the business Work closely with purchasing, sales, marketing, operations and finance teams to support commercial decision making Candidate Profile Experience in an analytical role such as Supply Chain Analyst, Category Analyst, Demand Planner or Merchandise Analyst Background ideally within retail, wholesale, FMCG or consumer goods environments Advanced Excel and strong data analysis capability (Power BI or similar reporting tools advantageous) Strong understanding of commercial metrics such as margin, stock turn, sell-through and forecasting Able to interpret data and translate insights into practical commercial recommendations Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with seasonal trading peaks Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to present insights clearly Desirable Experience working with ERP systems or retail planning tools Exposure to forecasting, inventory planning or WSSI processes
Group Data Manager Location : Home based / Remote Department: JMG Group Job Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent JMG Group is a Private Equity backed insurance broking group based in Guiseley, West Yorkshire with strong regional office representation around the UK. We are a top 30 broker, growing rapidly having completed numerous acquisitions since our MBO in 2020. We place over £350m+ of Gross Written Premium into the market annually and our teams are very well respected in the market. Customer excellence is the backbone of our business, which means that our people, systems, and processes are central to our success The Role We're accelerating our data strategy to support sustained organic and acquisitive growth. As Data Manager, you will own the group's data platform, governance, and analytics enablement-ensuring reliable, secure, and timely management information (MI) and unlocking value with SQL, Power BI, and applied AI. The role blends hands on technical leadership with stakeholder engagement across the Group. Our environment You'll work closely with colleagues across the IT team and wider Group functions; the role is hands on and outcomes-focused, supporting leadership with consistent, actionable insights as we scale. Key Responsibilities Data platform ownership: Lead the design, operation, and evolution of our SQL Server data warehouse. Establish best practice standards for schema design and performance tuning in SQL Server/SSMS. ETL/ELT & integration: Define and manage pipelines (e.g., SSIS & Power Query) that consolidate sources including core broking systems (e.g., Acturis) and newly acquired businesses; deliver prompt, accurate, and comprehensive integration into group reporting. Power BI enablement: Own datasets, semantic models, DAX development, row-level security, gateway/configuration, and performance. Partner with BI Developers/Analysts to deliver automated, actionable dashboards for leadership and frontline teams. AI for analytics: Introduce and steward responsible AI use to enrich insights and automate MI. Data governance: Implement policies and controls for data quality, develop and maintain step-by-step documentation of key weekly and monthly processes, embed validation and exception reporting so errors are identified and resolved promptly. Stakeholder management: Build strong relationships across group, including Finance, Compliance, Operations, Insurer Relations and business units; translate requirements into robust data solutions and ensure MI is understood and used. Team leadership: Mentor, develop and utilise a small team (BI Developers/Analysts) to deliver data strategy. Acquisition reviews: identify potential synergies. Roadmap & delivery: Maintain a roadmap covering platform improvements, AI use-cases, new acquisitions integration, and reporting simplification; track benefits and adoption. Key Skills Required Advanced SQL: stored procedures, views, window functions, temp tables, CTEs, query optimisation; confident with advanced SSMS query writing. Significant experience delivering Power BI models and dashboards (DAX, Power Query, RLS, performance). Advanced Excel: advanced formulas, Pivot tables, Power Pivot. ETL/ELT tooling (SSIS/Power Query) and dimensional modelling (Star Schema). Practical AI/ML exposure (e.g., Python notebooks, Azure ML, or equivalent) and the ability to operationalise models responsibly within reporting workflows. Proven track record integrating disparate systems post-acquisition and delivering reliable and consistent group MI. Excellent communication at all levels across the business from entry level to director. Stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex data into clear business actions. Team management experience: Confident in leading, managing and developing a small team of analysts. Nice to Have skills: Experience with Acturis data extraction and automation of broking MI. Microsoft Fabric/Azure experience. Implementation, management and usage of API pipelines for reporting. Experience of working in the insurance industry. SSIS administration; Power BI governance at tenant level. Project management experience. Qualifications Degree in a quantitative field (or equivalent experience). Microsoft certifications (DP-203, PL-300) advantageous. Evidence of continuous learning in data engineering, BI, and AI. What we offer Competitive salary commensurate with level of experience Hybrid working options considered following training & probation completion Free parking Company Pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement & Birthday off Death in service scheme REF-
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Group Data Manager Location : Home based / Remote Department: JMG Group Job Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent JMG Group is a Private Equity backed insurance broking group based in Guiseley, West Yorkshire with strong regional office representation around the UK. We are a top 30 broker, growing rapidly having completed numerous acquisitions since our MBO in 2020. We place over £350m+ of Gross Written Premium into the market annually and our teams are very well respected in the market. Customer excellence is the backbone of our business, which means that our people, systems, and processes are central to our success The Role We're accelerating our data strategy to support sustained organic and acquisitive growth. As Data Manager, you will own the group's data platform, governance, and analytics enablement-ensuring reliable, secure, and timely management information (MI) and unlocking value with SQL, Power BI, and applied AI. The role blends hands on technical leadership with stakeholder engagement across the Group. Our environment You'll work closely with colleagues across the IT team and wider Group functions; the role is hands on and outcomes-focused, supporting leadership with consistent, actionable insights as we scale. Key Responsibilities Data platform ownership: Lead the design, operation, and evolution of our SQL Server data warehouse. Establish best practice standards for schema design and performance tuning in SQL Server/SSMS. ETL/ELT & integration: Define and manage pipelines (e.g., SSIS & Power Query) that consolidate sources including core broking systems (e.g., Acturis) and newly acquired businesses; deliver prompt, accurate, and comprehensive integration into group reporting. Power BI enablement: Own datasets, semantic models, DAX development, row-level security, gateway/configuration, and performance. Partner with BI Developers/Analysts to deliver automated, actionable dashboards for leadership and frontline teams. AI for analytics: Introduce and steward responsible AI use to enrich insights and automate MI. Data governance: Implement policies and controls for data quality, develop and maintain step-by-step documentation of key weekly and monthly processes, embed validation and exception reporting so errors are identified and resolved promptly. Stakeholder management: Build strong relationships across group, including Finance, Compliance, Operations, Insurer Relations and business units; translate requirements into robust data solutions and ensure MI is understood and used. Team leadership: Mentor, develop and utilise a small team (BI Developers/Analysts) to deliver data strategy. Acquisition reviews: identify potential synergies. Roadmap & delivery: Maintain a roadmap covering platform improvements, AI use-cases, new acquisitions integration, and reporting simplification; track benefits and adoption. Key Skills Required Advanced SQL: stored procedures, views, window functions, temp tables, CTEs, query optimisation; confident with advanced SSMS query writing. Significant experience delivering Power BI models and dashboards (DAX, Power Query, RLS, performance). Advanced Excel: advanced formulas, Pivot tables, Power Pivot. ETL/ELT tooling (SSIS/Power Query) and dimensional modelling (Star Schema). Practical AI/ML exposure (e.g., Python notebooks, Azure ML, or equivalent) and the ability to operationalise models responsibly within reporting workflows. Proven track record integrating disparate systems post-acquisition and delivering reliable and consistent group MI. Excellent communication at all levels across the business from entry level to director. Stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex data into clear business actions. Team management experience: Confident in leading, managing and developing a small team of analysts. Nice to Have skills: Experience with Acturis data extraction and automation of broking MI. Microsoft Fabric/Azure experience. Implementation, management and usage of API pipelines for reporting. Experience of working in the insurance industry. SSIS administration; Power BI governance at tenant level. Project management experience. Qualifications Degree in a quantitative field (or equivalent experience). Microsoft certifications (DP-203, PL-300) advantageous. Evidence of continuous learning in data engineering, BI, and AI. What we offer Competitive salary commensurate with level of experience Hybrid working options considered following training & probation completion Free parking Company Pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement & Birthday off Death in service scheme REF-
CMC Consulting are partnering with an industry-leading UK manufacturing business whose continued growth has created the need for an additional commercially minded finance professional. This role is focused on providing financial oversight and control across projects, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost management, and performance insight to support effective delivery and decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Build strong working relationships with Project Managers and operational stakeholders, acting as the finance lead across project lifecycles. Support the financial planning and control of projects, including budgeting, resource utilisation, and cost tracking. Partner with the business to develop and maintain accurate project forecasts, identifying risks, variances, and opportunities. Work closely with delivery teams to ensure workload and resource planning are reflected in financial forecasts. Improve consistency and transparency in project financial reporting, including revenue recognition, cost allocation, and margin tracking. Act as the key finance interface between Project Management, Business Development, and Operations to support forward planning and project viability. Provide financial analysis and performance insight to support governance forums such as SLT reviews and project performance boards. Support financial oversight of capital expenditure and change programmes linked to project delivery. Assist in the preparation of business cases and project investment proposals, ensuring robust financial evaluation and control. Skills & Experience : Degree educated (or equivalent professional experience). Actively studying towards an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) Minimum of three years' experience within finance or accounting-based roles, with exposure to planning, reporting or analysis. Confident translating detailed financial information into concise, meaningful insights tailored for senior leadership teams. Comfortable working with finance systems and data tools Send your CV now. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. CMC Consulting is committed to equal opportunities. We do our best to ensure that the wording used in our job vacancies does not discriminate against any individual in any way. Please contact us if you feel that this is not the case.
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
CMC Consulting are partnering with an industry-leading UK manufacturing business whose continued growth has created the need for an additional commercially minded finance professional. This role is focused on providing financial oversight and control across projects, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost management, and performance insight to support effective delivery and decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Build strong working relationships with Project Managers and operational stakeholders, acting as the finance lead across project lifecycles. Support the financial planning and control of projects, including budgeting, resource utilisation, and cost tracking. Partner with the business to develop and maintain accurate project forecasts, identifying risks, variances, and opportunities. Work closely with delivery teams to ensure workload and resource planning are reflected in financial forecasts. Improve consistency and transparency in project financial reporting, including revenue recognition, cost allocation, and margin tracking. Act as the key finance interface between Project Management, Business Development, and Operations to support forward planning and project viability. Provide financial analysis and performance insight to support governance forums such as SLT reviews and project performance boards. Support financial oversight of capital expenditure and change programmes linked to project delivery. Assist in the preparation of business cases and project investment proposals, ensuring robust financial evaluation and control. Skills & Experience : Degree educated (or equivalent professional experience). Actively studying towards an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) Minimum of three years' experience within finance or accounting-based roles, with exposure to planning, reporting or analysis. Confident translating detailed financial information into concise, meaningful insights tailored for senior leadership teams. Comfortable working with finance systems and data tools Send your CV now. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. CMC Consulting is committed to equal opportunities. We do our best to ensure that the wording used in our job vacancies does not discriminate against any individual in any way. Please contact us if you feel that this is not the case.
Administrative Assistant - APEXUS CONSULTING LTD (Manchester, UK) APEXUS CONSULTING LTD is seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to support its Manchester office. This full-time, hybrid role offers £24,420-£38,810/year, flexitime, and professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to policy analysts and senior leadership, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced consultancy environment. Job Title: Administrative Assistant Employer: APEXUS CONSULTING LTD Location: Hybrid (Manchester M11 2WJ) Pay: £24,420-£38,810 per year Job Type: Full-Time Contract Type: Permanent Schedule: Flexitime About APEXUS CONSULTING LTD APEXUS CONSULTING LTD is a London-based strategic advisory firm helping clients navigate global power dynamics. The company analyses policy developments in economics, finance, and defence, transforming data into actionable foresight. Clients rely on APEXUS to identify opportunities and mitigate risks in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape. Key Responsibilities Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements Prepare and format reports, presentations, and briefing materials Serve as a point of contact for clients and external partners Organise and maintain digital and physical filing systems Coordinate logistics for client events, roundtables, and team off-sites Process expenses, track invoices, and assist with budget administration Assist with ad-hoc projects and research tasks Candidate Requirements Proven experience in administrative or executive support (consulting, finance, legal, or policy environment preferred) Exceptional organisational skills with ability to prioritise competing demands Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams) Proactive, problem-solving mindset with keen attention to detail Right to work in the UK Interest in international affairs, politics, or business current events Experience coordinating events or client-facing meetings Previous experience in a small, fast-growing team or start-up environment Company pension Flexitime and hybrid working model Employee and store discounts Direct exposure to C-suite executives and senior decision-makers Supportive team culture Application Process How to Apply: Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining relevant administrative experience. Highlight why you would be a strong fit for the team. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Administrative Assistant - APEXUS CONSULTING LTD (Manchester, UK) APEXUS CONSULTING LTD is seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to support its Manchester office. This full-time, hybrid role offers £24,420-£38,810/year, flexitime, and professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to policy analysts and senior leadership, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced consultancy environment. Job Title: Administrative Assistant Employer: APEXUS CONSULTING LTD Location: Hybrid (Manchester M11 2WJ) Pay: £24,420-£38,810 per year Job Type: Full-Time Contract Type: Permanent Schedule: Flexitime About APEXUS CONSULTING LTD APEXUS CONSULTING LTD is a London-based strategic advisory firm helping clients navigate global power dynamics. The company analyses policy developments in economics, finance, and defence, transforming data into actionable foresight. Clients rely on APEXUS to identify opportunities and mitigate risks in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape. Key Responsibilities Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements Prepare and format reports, presentations, and briefing materials Serve as a point of contact for clients and external partners Organise and maintain digital and physical filing systems Coordinate logistics for client events, roundtables, and team off-sites Process expenses, track invoices, and assist with budget administration Assist with ad-hoc projects and research tasks Candidate Requirements Proven experience in administrative or executive support (consulting, finance, legal, or policy environment preferred) Exceptional organisational skills with ability to prioritise competing demands Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams) Proactive, problem-solving mindset with keen attention to detail Right to work in the UK Interest in international affairs, politics, or business current events Experience coordinating events or client-facing meetings Previous experience in a small, fast-growing team or start-up environment Company pension Flexitime and hybrid working model Employee and store discounts Direct exposure to C-suite executives and senior decision-makers Supportive team culture Application Process How to Apply: Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining relevant administrative experience. Highlight why you would be a strong fit for the team. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Murphy is recruiting for a Senior IT Project Manager to work with the ever growing It Team at Wigan - WA3 3JD Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place. In this role you will manage a range of stimulating, challenging and rewarding projects, helping to ensure successful delivery against agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards, whilst driving strong governance, proactive risk management, and high-quality stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with sponsors and staff from operational, business support and IT services, as well as with third party suppliers and vendors. Reporting to the Head of IT Programme Management, and working closely with the IT Programme Management Office, you will be joining a growing team of enthusiastic project and programme management professionals, who are focussed on driving and implementing digital transformation and change. The ideal candidate will come with energy, significant project management experience, highly developed organisational skills, a good understanding of programme management and a track record of successful project delivery A day in the life of a Murphy IT Project Manager Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple IT projects. Manage the full lifecycle of digital, data and technology projects, ensuring successful delivery against scope, budget, timeline, and quality requirements. Ensuring alignment with business objectives, requirements, governance frameworks and the IT strategy. Drive project scoping and definition, including business case development, requirements gathering, definition of deliverables, identification of benefits, and agreement of success metrics, in conjunction with business analysts, subject matter experts, sponsors and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with agreed project standards in relation to governance, processes, frameworks and documentation, in accordance with, and overseen by the Project Management Office, and be an advocate for best practice. Develop and maintain detailed project plans. Create and maintain project documentation including Project Initiation Document, plans, RAID logs, budgets, and change controls, ensuring full alignment with IT governance and Programme Management Office standards. Identify and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, implementing mitigations and escalating appropriately. Oversee technology design and implementation. Collaborate with Solution Architecture, Infrastructure, Network, Cyber Security, and Applications teams to ensure solutions are properly designed, tested, and deployed in-line with IT standards and best practice. Ensure timely deployment of systems, networks, platforms, devices, and security technologies needed to support business operations and strategic initiatives. Lead cross functional project teams. Provide direction, coordination, and guidance in both matrix and multidisciplinary environments. Provide direction to IT teams and oversee third party suppliers and vendors to ensure coordinated delivery and high-quality outcomes. Develop trusted and robust relationships with project sponsors, subject matter experts, stakeholders and IT staff to ensure that project delivery success is maximised. Manage vendor and supplier relationships. Serve as a key point of contact within the IT department, providing clear updates, managing expectations, and building effective working relationships across technical and non-technical teams. Deliver clear and effective reporting. Reporting to sponsors, stakeholders, steering groups, and senior leadership through dashboards, status reports, and governance packs. Management of change requests. Ensure that change requests are properly defined, documented, reviewed and signed-off by project sponsors and that the impact and consequence of any change request is understood. Ensure effective handover of projects to operational support teams. Ensure that projects are handed over effectively and that all necessary training, support and materials are in place to effect smooth transition to business as usual. Support the Head of IT Programme Management and the Programme Management Office in identifying interdependencies and issues that may adversely impact delivery of IT projects and work plans. Still interested does thsi sound like you? Bachelor's degree, or equivalent knowledge and experience, in a project management discipline. Qualifications in recognised project management methodologies e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent professional qualification. Recent experience working as a Senior Project Manager supporting the delivery of digital transformation. Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholders within formal Programme Management Office frameworks, including governance and assurance, risk and incident management, and benefit realisation. Experience using MS Planner, using a PPM system such as the Wellingtone Accelerator+ application. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrable experience in document writing, reporting, presenting, facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills. Skilled at assembling, building, enabling and managing project delivery teams that accept responsibility and who are accountable for their decisions and actions. Works within deadlines, prioritises effectively and delivers at pace. Excellent IT skills, able to use a wide range of software packages including, Microsoft Planner/Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Visio and Devops. Evidence of continuing professional development and appropriate professional registration. Willing to travel to Murphy sites and offices as required to deliver projects and be part of the ongoing development of the IT Programme Management teams and wider IT department.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Murphy is recruiting for a Senior IT Project Manager to work with the ever growing It Team at Wigan - WA3 3JD Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place. In this role you will manage a range of stimulating, challenging and rewarding projects, helping to ensure successful delivery against agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards, whilst driving strong governance, proactive risk management, and high-quality stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with sponsors and staff from operational, business support and IT services, as well as with third party suppliers and vendors. Reporting to the Head of IT Programme Management, and working closely with the IT Programme Management Office, you will be joining a growing team of enthusiastic project and programme management professionals, who are focussed on driving and implementing digital transformation and change. The ideal candidate will come with energy, significant project management experience, highly developed organisational skills, a good understanding of programme management and a track record of successful project delivery A day in the life of a Murphy IT Project Manager Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple IT projects. Manage the full lifecycle of digital, data and technology projects, ensuring successful delivery against scope, budget, timeline, and quality requirements. Ensuring alignment with business objectives, requirements, governance frameworks and the IT strategy. Drive project scoping and definition, including business case development, requirements gathering, definition of deliverables, identification of benefits, and agreement of success metrics, in conjunction with business analysts, subject matter experts, sponsors and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with agreed project standards in relation to governance, processes, frameworks and documentation, in accordance with, and overseen by the Project Management Office, and be an advocate for best practice. Develop and maintain detailed project plans. Create and maintain project documentation including Project Initiation Document, plans, RAID logs, budgets, and change controls, ensuring full alignment with IT governance and Programme Management Office standards. Identify and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, implementing mitigations and escalating appropriately. Oversee technology design and implementation. Collaborate with Solution Architecture, Infrastructure, Network, Cyber Security, and Applications teams to ensure solutions are properly designed, tested, and deployed in-line with IT standards and best practice. Ensure timely deployment of systems, networks, platforms, devices, and security technologies needed to support business operations and strategic initiatives. Lead cross functional project teams. Provide direction, coordination, and guidance in both matrix and multidisciplinary environments. Provide direction to IT teams and oversee third party suppliers and vendors to ensure coordinated delivery and high-quality outcomes. Develop trusted and robust relationships with project sponsors, subject matter experts, stakeholders and IT staff to ensure that project delivery success is maximised. Manage vendor and supplier relationships. Serve as a key point of contact within the IT department, providing clear updates, managing expectations, and building effective working relationships across technical and non-technical teams. Deliver clear and effective reporting. Reporting to sponsors, stakeholders, steering groups, and senior leadership through dashboards, status reports, and governance packs. Management of change requests. Ensure that change requests are properly defined, documented, reviewed and signed-off by project sponsors and that the impact and consequence of any change request is understood. Ensure effective handover of projects to operational support teams. Ensure that projects are handed over effectively and that all necessary training, support and materials are in place to effect smooth transition to business as usual. Support the Head of IT Programme Management and the Programme Management Office in identifying interdependencies and issues that may adversely impact delivery of IT projects and work plans. Still interested does thsi sound like you? Bachelor's degree, or equivalent knowledge and experience, in a project management discipline. Qualifications in recognised project management methodologies e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent professional qualification. Recent experience working as a Senior Project Manager supporting the delivery of digital transformation. Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholders within formal Programme Management Office frameworks, including governance and assurance, risk and incident management, and benefit realisation. Experience using MS Planner, using a PPM system such as the Wellingtone Accelerator+ application. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrable experience in document writing, reporting, presenting, facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills. Skilled at assembling, building, enabling and managing project delivery teams that accept responsibility and who are accountable for their decisions and actions. Works within deadlines, prioritises effectively and delivers at pace. Excellent IT skills, able to use a wide range of software packages including, Microsoft Planner/Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Visio and Devops. Evidence of continuing professional development and appropriate professional registration. Willing to travel to Murphy sites and offices as required to deliver projects and be part of the ongoing development of the IT Programme Management teams and wider IT department.
CMC Consulting are partnering with an industry-leading UK manufacturing business whose continued growth has created the need for an additional commercially minded finance professional. This role is centred on delivering meaningful insight, influencing decision-making, and building strong cross-functional partnerships to drive performance and support strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Build strong, credible relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple functions, acting as a trusted financial partner to support operational and strategic decision-making. Collaborate closely with department leaders to shape functional cost plans, including headcount, utilisation, and overheads, ensuring financial plans align with operational priorities. Partner with the business to develop forward-looking forecasts and plans that drive accountability, highlight risks and opportunities, and promote efficiency. Work alongside operational teams to embed more effective workload planning into forecasting, strengthening alignment between financial insight and business activity. Support greater consistency in planning and reporting by working with stakeholders to improve clarity, transparency, and understanding of financial performance. Act as the key finance interface between Project Management, Business Development, and Operations to enable informed decisions around manufacturing capacity and resource planning. Provide insightful analysis and commentary to Senior Leadership Team forums, including Rate Review Boards, to support performance discussions and strategic direction. Partner with programme and investment owners to ensure capital expenditure and change initiatives are financially robust and aligned with business priorities. Support stakeholders in developing strong, insight-led business cases and investment proposals to enable confident and informed decision-making. Skills & Experience : Degree educated (or equivalent professional experience). Actively studying towards an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) Minimum of three years' experience within finance or accounting-based roles, with exposure to planning, reporting or analysis. Confident translating detailed financial information into concise, meaningful insights tailored for senior leadership teams. Comfortable working with finance systems and data tools Send your CV now. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. CMC Consulting is committed to equal opportunities. We do our best to ensure that the wording used in our job vacancies does not discriminate against any individual in any way. Please contact us if you feel that this is not the case.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
CMC Consulting are partnering with an industry-leading UK manufacturing business whose continued growth has created the need for an additional commercially minded finance professional. This role is centred on delivering meaningful insight, influencing decision-making, and building strong cross-functional partnerships to drive performance and support strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Build strong, credible relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple functions, acting as a trusted financial partner to support operational and strategic decision-making. Collaborate closely with department leaders to shape functional cost plans, including headcount, utilisation, and overheads, ensuring financial plans align with operational priorities. Partner with the business to develop forward-looking forecasts and plans that drive accountability, highlight risks and opportunities, and promote efficiency. Work alongside operational teams to embed more effective workload planning into forecasting, strengthening alignment between financial insight and business activity. Support greater consistency in planning and reporting by working with stakeholders to improve clarity, transparency, and understanding of financial performance. Act as the key finance interface between Project Management, Business Development, and Operations to enable informed decisions around manufacturing capacity and resource planning. Provide insightful analysis and commentary to Senior Leadership Team forums, including Rate Review Boards, to support performance discussions and strategic direction. Partner with programme and investment owners to ensure capital expenditure and change initiatives are financially robust and aligned with business priorities. Support stakeholders in developing strong, insight-led business cases and investment proposals to enable confident and informed decision-making. Skills & Experience : Degree educated (or equivalent professional experience). Actively studying towards an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) Minimum of three years' experience within finance or accounting-based roles, with exposure to planning, reporting or analysis. Confident translating detailed financial information into concise, meaningful insights tailored for senior leadership teams. Comfortable working with finance systems and data tools Send your CV now. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. CMC Consulting is committed to equal opportunities. We do our best to ensure that the wording used in our job vacancies does not discriminate against any individual in any way. Please contact us if you feel that this is not the case.
Job Title: Combat Systems Consultant Location: Portsmouth, Portsdown Technology Park or Frimley, we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £76,200 dependent on skills and experiences plus executive package What you'll be doing: Supporting MarLabs analysis tasks, identifying and scoping aspects of the technical support required to deliver the task, and supporting inter and intra-business discussions to facilitate this Providing Combat Systems expertise in support of the MarLabs Operational Analysis ensuring the analysis has the best (within reason and classification) representation and understanding of the performance and capabilities of the differing Combat System equipment Using personal experience to provide technical insights with regard to current and near-future capabilities in sense, decide and effect, specifically with any emphasis on real-world limitations and constraints, especially in the Maritime environment Supporting MarLabs modelling and wargaming activities at all levels, providing Combat Systems engineering subject matter expertise where appropriate Providing insight into typical combat platform operations and the application of various sense, decide and effect capabilities within this context Conduct targeted research to support MarLabs Operational Analysis, including enabling value-add engagement with academia and industry, addressing Maritime & Land sector knowledge gaps, and developing long-term (20-25 year) technology roadmaps to inform future capability evolution Your skills and experiences: Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with relevant professional experience in engineering, defence, or combat systems Deep expertise in combat systems Robust engineering background underpinning the analysis , development, and integration of complex defence systems Ability to challenge established norms, draw on specialist networks, and apply innovative, inclusive thinking to problem-solving and solution development Strong experience engaging senior stakeholders, particularly customers, with a proven ability to build trusted, mutually beneficial relationships Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The MarLabs Team: MarLabs is the future facing Operational Analysis team supporting BAE Systems Maritime and Land business. The small team of analysts are focused on informing business strategy, campaigns and future product development, seeking to understand the customers challenges , inform the business response, be this in regard to short-term opportunities, or longer-term strategic positioning. The MarLabs Combat Systems Consultant is a thought leader in maritime and land combat technologies, providing deep expertise in above- and below-water systems and their enabling infrastructure. Reporting to the Lead Technologist, you will shape future battlespace capabilities, support operational analysis , drive sector growth, and build strategic relationships across BAE Systems, academia, and industry to deliver tangible business impact. 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: 19th March 2026 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.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Combat Systems Consultant Location: Portsmouth, Portsdown Technology Park or Frimley, we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £76,200 dependent on skills and experiences plus executive package What you'll be doing: Supporting MarLabs analysis tasks, identifying and scoping aspects of the technical support required to deliver the task, and supporting inter and intra-business discussions to facilitate this Providing Combat Systems expertise in support of the MarLabs Operational Analysis ensuring the analysis has the best (within reason and classification) representation and understanding of the performance and capabilities of the differing Combat System equipment Using personal experience to provide technical insights with regard to current and near-future capabilities in sense, decide and effect, specifically with any emphasis on real-world limitations and constraints, especially in the Maritime environment Supporting MarLabs modelling and wargaming activities at all levels, providing Combat Systems engineering subject matter expertise where appropriate Providing insight into typical combat platform operations and the application of various sense, decide and effect capabilities within this context Conduct targeted research to support MarLabs Operational Analysis, including enabling value-add engagement with academia and industry, addressing Maritime & Land sector knowledge gaps, and developing long-term (20-25 year) technology roadmaps to inform future capability evolution Your skills and experiences: Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with relevant professional experience in engineering, defence, or combat systems Deep expertise in combat systems Robust engineering background underpinning the analysis , development, and integration of complex defence systems Ability to challenge established norms, draw on specialist networks, and apply innovative, inclusive thinking to problem-solving and solution development Strong experience engaging senior stakeholders, particularly customers, with a proven ability to build trusted, mutually beneficial relationships Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The MarLabs Team: MarLabs is the future facing Operational Analysis team supporting BAE Systems Maritime and Land business. The small team of analysts are focused on informing business strategy, campaigns and future product development, seeking to understand the customers challenges , inform the business response, be this in regard to short-term opportunities, or longer-term strategic positioning. The MarLabs Combat Systems Consultant is a thought leader in maritime and land combat technologies, providing deep expertise in above- and below-water systems and their enabling infrastructure. Reporting to the Lead Technologist, you will shape future battlespace capabilities, support operational analysis , drive sector growth, and build strategic relationships across BAE Systems, academia, and industry to deliver tangible business impact. 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: 19th March 2026 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.
Finance Business Partner South Manchester (hybrid working) Up to £55,000 DOE I am delighted to be exclusively partnered with a global manufacturing organisation based in South Manchester in their search for a Finance Business Partner. This role will be joining a well-established Supply Chain finance function and will be a true partnering position. This organisation boast an incredible working environment and brilliant benefits package. You will be joining an award-winning finance function and the scope for progression and development is ever present. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all financial activities for the logistics and warehouse operations, including partnering with stakeholders, analysing complex data sets, and explaining finance to non-finance personnel. Key Duties: Provide financial leadership and support to supply chain operations, as well as procurement activities Partner with key stakeholders to develop and maintain financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for all relevant areas of the business Analyse complex data sets to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders Develop and maintain financial models and tools to support decision-making Explain complex finance concepts to non-finance personnel, including senior management and cross-functional teams Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and present findings to senior management Monitor and report on key financial metrics and KPIs, and make recommendations for improvement as needed About You: Fully-qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) My client will consider a first-time practice mover or somebody who has been working in industry in an Analyst capacity and looking for that next step up Any exposure to manufacturing (whether audit clients or working in the industry) would be highly beneficial Advanced Excel skills, with proficiency in financial reporting systems and tools Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex finance concepts to non-finance personnel A fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, growing business who really do look after their employees and promote a great working environment. Apply now for immediate consideration! Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Finance Business Partner South Manchester (hybrid working) Up to £55,000 DOE I am delighted to be exclusively partnered with a global manufacturing organisation based in South Manchester in their search for a Finance Business Partner. This role will be joining a well-established Supply Chain finance function and will be a true partnering position. This organisation boast an incredible working environment and brilliant benefits package. You will be joining an award-winning finance function and the scope for progression and development is ever present. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all financial activities for the logistics and warehouse operations, including partnering with stakeholders, analysing complex data sets, and explaining finance to non-finance personnel. Key Duties: Provide financial leadership and support to supply chain operations, as well as procurement activities Partner with key stakeholders to develop and maintain financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for all relevant areas of the business Analyse complex data sets to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders Develop and maintain financial models and tools to support decision-making Explain complex finance concepts to non-finance personnel, including senior management and cross-functional teams Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and present findings to senior management Monitor and report on key financial metrics and KPIs, and make recommendations for improvement as needed About You: Fully-qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) My client will consider a first-time practice mover or somebody who has been working in industry in an Analyst capacity and looking for that next step up Any exposure to manufacturing (whether audit clients or working in the industry) would be highly beneficial Advanced Excel skills, with proficiency in financial reporting systems and tools Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex finance concepts to non-finance personnel A fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, growing business who really do look after their employees and promote a great working environment. Apply now for immediate consideration! Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Our client is a market-leading manufacturer serving the UK and European construction sector. Operating from a state-of-the-art facility in Worcestershire, they are known for delivering innovative, precision-engineered products that shape the built environment. With successful operations across the USA and Northern Ireland, the wider group has built a strong global reputation for dependable supply solutions. Due to continued growth and an expanding product portfolio, a dedicated Supply Chain Analyst is required to join an established Purchasing Department. About the Role: The post holder will ensure the timely and efficient procurement, predominantly sourcing from suppliers in the Far East. This will be achieved by analysing sales history, identifying demand, and placing accurate requirements onto purchase orders. Once orders are raised, the post holder will actively monitor the supply pipeline and support the sales team through proactive stock management, reporting, and analysis of key supply chain performance indicators. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Purchase Order and Supplier Administration Generate and raise purchase orders with approved Far East suppliers for excavator bucket product lines. Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP and purchasing systems. Manage the order pipeline from order placement through to delivery, ensuring accurate documentation and smooth shipping schedules. Liaise with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, and any changes to delivery expectations. Respond to expedite requests from the sales team and prioritise orders accordingly. Track shipment progress and proactively address delays, risks, and supply constraints. Monitor inventory levels to minimise stockouts while avoiding excess stock holding. Work closely with sales, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure product availability aligns with customer demand. Maintain and report against departmental KPIs, including out-of-stocks, OTIF deliveries, and excess redistribution. Supplier Communication and Relationship Management Manage incoming and outgoing calls with suppliers, handling queries promptly and professionally. Handle and respond to high volumes of supplier emails in a timely and accurate manner. Communicate key updates and supplier feedback to relevant internal teams. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers to support service levels and performance. Team Support, Compliance and Improvement Provide day-to-day support to the Purchasing Department to help achieve departmental and business objectives. Ensure compliance with internal processes, company policies, and relevant regulations in all purchasing activities. Support the wider purchasing team with general administrative tasks as required. Contribute to continuous improvement activity to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and supplier service levels. Skills and Experience: The successful candidate will bring strong analytical capability and a practical, proactive approach to managing a busy supply pipeline balancing service levels, cost, and stock availability. Skills and competencies Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a clear commitment to excellent supplier service. Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-moving environment. Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook, with high attention to detail and accuracy. Proactive problem-solver, able to respond calmly to delays, shortages, and expedite requests. Professional, polite and courteous when working with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Resilient and adaptable, comfortable managing shifting priorities and commercial pressures. Strong commercial awareness when balancing stock availability, cost, and supplier performance. Strong analytical thinking, able to interpret supply chain data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Knowledge and experience Previous experience in a supply chain role. Experience working with overseas suppliers (particularly beneficial where lead times, shipping, and documentation are involved). Experience using Sage 200 is advantageous. Demonstrated ability to handle and resolve supplier queries professionally. Education and other requirements Degree-level experience in supply chain management, business, or CIPS (or equivalent). Full UK driving licence. Willingness to work flexibly in line with the demands and needs of the business. To apply please attach your CV to the link provided. The post holder should be aware that the above job description is not exhaustive. The role will develop over time; any changes will be made in a timely manner and in consultation with the post holder.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Our client is a market-leading manufacturer serving the UK and European construction sector. Operating from a state-of-the-art facility in Worcestershire, they are known for delivering innovative, precision-engineered products that shape the built environment. With successful operations across the USA and Northern Ireland, the wider group has built a strong global reputation for dependable supply solutions. Due to continued growth and an expanding product portfolio, a dedicated Supply Chain Analyst is required to join an established Purchasing Department. About the Role: The post holder will ensure the timely and efficient procurement, predominantly sourcing from suppliers in the Far East. This will be achieved by analysing sales history, identifying demand, and placing accurate requirements onto purchase orders. Once orders are raised, the post holder will actively monitor the supply pipeline and support the sales team through proactive stock management, reporting, and analysis of key supply chain performance indicators. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Purchase Order and Supplier Administration Generate and raise purchase orders with approved Far East suppliers for excavator bucket product lines. Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP and purchasing systems. Manage the order pipeline from order placement through to delivery, ensuring accurate documentation and smooth shipping schedules. Liaise with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, and any changes to delivery expectations. Respond to expedite requests from the sales team and prioritise orders accordingly. Track shipment progress and proactively address delays, risks, and supply constraints. Monitor inventory levels to minimise stockouts while avoiding excess stock holding. Work closely with sales, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure product availability aligns with customer demand. Maintain and report against departmental KPIs, including out-of-stocks, OTIF deliveries, and excess redistribution. Supplier Communication and Relationship Management Manage incoming and outgoing calls with suppliers, handling queries promptly and professionally. Handle and respond to high volumes of supplier emails in a timely and accurate manner. Communicate key updates and supplier feedback to relevant internal teams. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers to support service levels and performance. Team Support, Compliance and Improvement Provide day-to-day support to the Purchasing Department to help achieve departmental and business objectives. Ensure compliance with internal processes, company policies, and relevant regulations in all purchasing activities. Support the wider purchasing team with general administrative tasks as required. Contribute to continuous improvement activity to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and supplier service levels. Skills and Experience: The successful candidate will bring strong analytical capability and a practical, proactive approach to managing a busy supply pipeline balancing service levels, cost, and stock availability. Skills and competencies Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a clear commitment to excellent supplier service. Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-moving environment. Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook, with high attention to detail and accuracy. Proactive problem-solver, able to respond calmly to delays, shortages, and expedite requests. Professional, polite and courteous when working with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Resilient and adaptable, comfortable managing shifting priorities and commercial pressures. Strong commercial awareness when balancing stock availability, cost, and supplier performance. Strong analytical thinking, able to interpret supply chain data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Knowledge and experience Previous experience in a supply chain role. Experience working with overseas suppliers (particularly beneficial where lead times, shipping, and documentation are involved). Experience using Sage 200 is advantageous. Demonstrated ability to handle and resolve supplier queries professionally. Education and other requirements Degree-level experience in supply chain management, business, or CIPS (or equivalent). Full UK driving licence. Willingness to work flexibly in line with the demands and needs of the business. To apply please attach your CV to the link provided. The post holder should be aware that the above job description is not exhaustive. The role will develop over time; any changes will be made in a timely manner and in consultation with the post holder.
Interim FP&A Analyst 3 Month Contract £300-£350 per day Interim FP&A Analyst - 3 Month Contract £300-£350 per day Ronert Waltersis partnering with a fast-growing global technology business that has recently been backed by private equity and is currently undergoing a significant finance transformation programme. The organisation is seeking an Interim FP&A Analyst to support the finance team during this period of change. This role will play a key part in delivering insight and supporting the transformation initiatives across the finance function. This is a hands-on opportunity suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders while helping to drive improvement and change. You will work closely with senior members of the finance transformation programme and gain exposure to a high-growth, PE-backed business operating on a global scale. The initial contract will run for three months , with the possibility of extension. Key Responsibilities Partner with the FP&A Manager to analyse and review the global cost base Work closely with international Finance Directors to improve cost visibility and ensure accurate reporting Contribute to the ongoing finance transformation programme and support key project initiatives Assist in developing and enhancing financial reports within a implemented ERP system Support the Finance Business Partner with financial modelling and reporting improvements Candidate Requirements Previous FP&A experience within a large or complex organisation Experience working in businesses undergoing change or transformation programmes Advanced Excel and strong financial systems knowledge Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders Strong academic background Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Mar 11, 2026
Contractor
Interim FP&A Analyst 3 Month Contract £300-£350 per day Interim FP&A Analyst - 3 Month Contract £300-£350 per day Ronert Waltersis partnering with a fast-growing global technology business that has recently been backed by private equity and is currently undergoing a significant finance transformation programme. The organisation is seeking an Interim FP&A Analyst to support the finance team during this period of change. This role will play a key part in delivering insight and supporting the transformation initiatives across the finance function. This is a hands-on opportunity suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders while helping to drive improvement and change. You will work closely with senior members of the finance transformation programme and gain exposure to a high-growth, PE-backed business operating on a global scale. The initial contract will run for three months , with the possibility of extension. Key Responsibilities Partner with the FP&A Manager to analyse and review the global cost base Work closely with international Finance Directors to improve cost visibility and ensure accurate reporting Contribute to the ongoing finance transformation programme and support key project initiatives Assist in developing and enhancing financial reports within a implemented ERP system Support the Finance Business Partner with financial modelling and reporting improvements Candidate Requirements Previous FP&A experience within a large or complex organisation Experience working in businesses undergoing change or transformation programmes Advanced Excel and strong financial systems knowledge Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders Strong academic background Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
A leading global bank is currently seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join their Markets Operations function, supporting their T+1 settlement transition programme . This role will play a key part in analysing end-to-end settlement processes, partnering with SMEs, and supporting the organisation's readiness for the regulatory requirements and operating models.Job Details:Start date: ASAPDuration: Initial 6 monthsRate: up to £635pd Inside IR35 via UmbrellaLocation: LondonHybrid: 3 days in the officeKey Requirements: Minimum 7-10 years' experience as a Business Analyst within financial services , with strong knowledge of securities settlements, post-trade workflows, and lifecycle processing. Experience working alongside SMEs, Front Office, Operations, Technology and external market infrastructures. Strong understanding of settlements processes , including trade affirmation, allocation, matching, exception management and STP improvements. Knowledge of derivatives and wider asset classes is highly beneficial. Experience delivering within large-scale regulatory change programmes, including T+1 , CSDR, MiFID, or similar. Ability to perform detailed gap analysis, map current vs. target-state workflows, and document high-quality business and functional requirements. Technically proficient , able to work closely with technology teams to translate business requirements into clear functional specifications, systems changes and process design. Experience supporting testing, including UAT planning, test case creation and execution. Ability to pick up elements of project management when required, supporting workstream planning, RAID management and reporting. 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.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 hays.co.uk
Mar 11, 2026
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A leading global bank is currently seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join their Markets Operations function, supporting their T+1 settlement transition programme . This role will play a key part in analysing end-to-end settlement processes, partnering with SMEs, and supporting the organisation's readiness for the regulatory requirements and operating models.Job Details:Start date: ASAPDuration: Initial 6 monthsRate: up to £635pd Inside IR35 via UmbrellaLocation: LondonHybrid: 3 days in the officeKey Requirements: Minimum 7-10 years' experience as a Business Analyst within financial services , with strong knowledge of securities settlements, post-trade workflows, and lifecycle processing. Experience working alongside SMEs, Front Office, Operations, Technology and external market infrastructures. Strong understanding of settlements processes , including trade affirmation, allocation, matching, exception management and STP improvements. Knowledge of derivatives and wider asset classes is highly beneficial. Experience delivering within large-scale regulatory change programmes, including T+1 , CSDR, MiFID, or similar. Ability to perform detailed gap analysis, map current vs. target-state workflows, and document high-quality business and functional requirements. Technically proficient , able to work closely with technology teams to translate business requirements into clear functional specifications, systems changes and process design. Experience supporting testing, including UAT planning, test case creation and execution. Ability to pick up elements of project management when required, supporting workstream planning, RAID management and reporting. 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.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 hays.co.uk
Financial Analyst - Global Finance Are you a detail-driven Financial Analyst who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful insights? We're looking for a finance professional to join a global finance team supporting operations across 30+ countries, managing a multi-million-dollar international programme budget. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence financial decision-making, and contribute to the performance of a large-scale global operation. If you enjoy financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and driving process improvements, this could be an excellent next step in your career. The Role As Financial Analyst, you will support the Global Finance Manager in managing financial planning and operational performance across a large international programme. You will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, improving reporting processes, and delivering insights that support strategic decision-making. This position involves working with stakeholders across multiple regions, providing visibility into financial performance while ensuring strong governance and cost control. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis Support the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts Monitor financial performance and provide analysis against targets Conduct cost analysis, profitability reviews, and regional performance assessments Build financial models to support business cases and scenario planning Identify financial risks and opportunities through data analysis and trend monitoring Financial Operations Manage end-to-end invoice processing across global operational teams Ensure financial controls and audit standards are maintained Review and reconcile expense reporting and financial documentation Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement Prepare clear financial reports and performance insights for leadership Partner with global teams to improve forecast accuracy and financial transparency Communicate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing processes Help develop internal reporting frameworks and KPIs Document processes to ensure consistency and business continuity What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting Strong Excel skills and advanced data analysis capability Experience working with financial systems or reporting tools Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Ability to interpret complex financial data and present insights clearly Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Desirable Experience with Power BI or other data visualisation tools Experience supporting international or multi-site operations Requirements Right to work in the UK Strong written and verbal English communication skills Ability to manage confidential and sensitive financial information Able to provide 5 years of employment history for background screening Why Apply? Work on a large-scale international programme Gain exposure to global financial operations Opportunity to influence financial performance and strategy Collaborative environment working with cross-functional global teams Strong opportunity for career growth within finance Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Mar 10, 2026
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Financial Analyst - Global Finance Are you a detail-driven Financial Analyst who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful insights? We're looking for a finance professional to join a global finance team supporting operations across 30+ countries, managing a multi-million-dollar international programme budget. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence financial decision-making, and contribute to the performance of a large-scale global operation. If you enjoy financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and driving process improvements, this could be an excellent next step in your career. The Role As Financial Analyst, you will support the Global Finance Manager in managing financial planning and operational performance across a large international programme. You will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, improving reporting processes, and delivering insights that support strategic decision-making. This position involves working with stakeholders across multiple regions, providing visibility into financial performance while ensuring strong governance and cost control. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis Support the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts Monitor financial performance and provide analysis against targets Conduct cost analysis, profitability reviews, and regional performance assessments Build financial models to support business cases and scenario planning Identify financial risks and opportunities through data analysis and trend monitoring Financial Operations Manage end-to-end invoice processing across global operational teams Ensure financial controls and audit standards are maintained Review and reconcile expense reporting and financial documentation Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement Prepare clear financial reports and performance insights for leadership Partner with global teams to improve forecast accuracy and financial transparency Communicate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing processes Help develop internal reporting frameworks and KPIs Document processes to ensure consistency and business continuity What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting Strong Excel skills and advanced data analysis capability Experience working with financial systems or reporting tools Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Ability to interpret complex financial data and present insights clearly Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Desirable Experience with Power BI or other data visualisation tools Experience supporting international or multi-site operations Requirements Right to work in the UK Strong written and verbal English communication skills Ability to manage confidential and sensitive financial information Able to provide 5 years of employment history for background screening Why Apply? Work on a large-scale international programme Gain exposure to global financial operations Opportunity to influence financial performance and strategy Collaborative environment working with cross-functional global teams Strong opportunity for career growth within finance Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Job Title: Combat Systems Consultant Location: Portsmouth, Portsdown Technology Park or Frimley, we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £76,200 dependent on skills and experiences plus executive package What you'll be doing: Supporting MarLabs analysis tasks, identifying and scoping aspects of the technical support required to deliver the task, and supporting inter and intra-business discussions to facilitate this Providing Combat Systems expertise in support of the MarLabs Operational Analysis ensuring the analysis has the best (within reason and classification) representation and understanding of the performance and capabilities of the differing Combat System equipment Using personal experience to provide technical insights with regard to current and near-future capabilities in sense, decide and effect, specifically with any emphasis on real-world limitations and constraints, especially in the Maritime environment Supporting MarLabs modelling and wargaming activities at all levels, providing Combat Systems engineering subject matter expertise where appropriate Providing insight into typical combat platform operations and the application of various sense, decide and effect capabilities within this context Conduct targeted research to support MarLabs Operational Analysis, including enabling value-add engagement with academia and industry, addressing Maritime & Land sector knowledge gaps, and developing long-term (20-25 year) technology roadmaps to inform future capability evolution Your skills and experiences: Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with relevant professional experience in engineering, defence, or combat systems Deep expertise in combat systems Robust engineering background underpinning the analysis , development, and integration of complex defence systems Ability to challenge established norms, draw on specialist networks, and apply innovative, inclusive thinking to problem-solving and solution development Strong experience engaging senior stakeholders, particularly customers, with a proven ability to build trusted, mutually beneficial relationships Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The MarLabs Team: MarLabs is the future facing Operational Analysis team supporting BAE Systems Maritime and Land business. The small team of analysts are focused on informing business strategy, campaigns and future product development, seeking to understand the customers challenges , inform the business response, be this in regard to short-term opportunities, or longer-term strategic positioning. The MarLabs Combat Systems Consultant is a thought leader in maritime and land combat technologies, providing deep expertise in above- and below-water systems and their enabling infrastructure. Reporting to the Lead Technologist, you will shape future battlespace capabilities, support operational analysis , drive sector growth, and build strategic relationships across BAE Systems, academia, and industry to deliver tangible business impact. 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: 19th March 2026 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.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Combat Systems Consultant Location: Portsmouth, Portsdown Technology Park or Frimley, we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £76,200 dependent on skills and experiences plus executive package What you'll be doing: Supporting MarLabs analysis tasks, identifying and scoping aspects of the technical support required to deliver the task, and supporting inter and intra-business discussions to facilitate this Providing Combat Systems expertise in support of the MarLabs Operational Analysis ensuring the analysis has the best (within reason and classification) representation and understanding of the performance and capabilities of the differing Combat System equipment Using personal experience to provide technical insights with regard to current and near-future capabilities in sense, decide and effect, specifically with any emphasis on real-world limitations and constraints, especially in the Maritime environment Supporting MarLabs modelling and wargaming activities at all levels, providing Combat Systems engineering subject matter expertise where appropriate Providing insight into typical combat platform operations and the application of various sense, decide and effect capabilities within this context Conduct targeted research to support MarLabs Operational Analysis, including enabling value-add engagement with academia and industry, addressing Maritime & Land sector knowledge gaps, and developing long-term (20-25 year) technology roadmaps to inform future capability evolution Your skills and experiences: Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with relevant professional experience in engineering, defence, or combat systems Deep expertise in combat systems Robust engineering background underpinning the analysis , development, and integration of complex defence systems Ability to challenge established norms, draw on specialist networks, and apply innovative, inclusive thinking to problem-solving and solution development Strong experience engaging senior stakeholders, particularly customers, with a proven ability to build trusted, mutually beneficial relationships Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The MarLabs Team: MarLabs is the future facing Operational Analysis team supporting BAE Systems Maritime and Land business. The small team of analysts are focused on informing business strategy, campaigns and future product development, seeking to understand the customers challenges , inform the business response, be this in regard to short-term opportunities, or longer-term strategic positioning. The MarLabs Combat Systems Consultant is a thought leader in maritime and land combat technologies, providing deep expertise in above- and below-water systems and their enabling infrastructure. Reporting to the Lead Technologist, you will shape future battlespace capabilities, support operational analysis , drive sector growth, and build strategic relationships across BAE Systems, academia, and industry to deliver tangible business impact. 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: 19th March 2026 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.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Wadebridge, Cornwall
Data Analyst 25,000 - 35,000 + Progression + Company benefits Wadebridge Are you a Data Analyst with a background working in solar, electrical, construction or similar looking for a brand-new position within an expanding team focused on pushing for a sustainable future, providing you with the opportunity to progress and grow with the business, whilst having access to fantastic company benefits? On offer is the opportunity to join a company at the forefront of the renewable energy sector offering solutions that positively impact the environment. They are currently experiencing a great period of expansion due to the exponential increase of the industry demands. They are looking for someone to join their tight-knit team and allow them to continue sustaining that increase in demand. In this office based role you will be responsible for collecting, processing, and analysing operational and performance data related to solar energy systems. The role involves monitoring energy production, identifying trends in system performance, and producing reports that support business and operational decision-making This role would suit someone with a background in data analysis or similar looking for a new role within an expanding renewable energy company offering great company benefits and a stable future. The Role Liaising with all Clients, Engineers and Landowners around planned works Keeping up to date records of maintenance carried out Following up with clients to track satisfaction The Person Background in data analysis Commutable to Wadebridge Reference: BBBH24300 Operations admin, Administration, Solar, Data analysis, Renewable Energy, Wadebridge, Newquay, Bodmin, Padstow, Admin, Data analyst, Data collection, Electrical operations, Manager, Operations, insights anayst, data specialst, junior anayst If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Data Analyst 25,000 - 35,000 + Progression + Company benefits Wadebridge Are you a Data Analyst with a background working in solar, electrical, construction or similar looking for a brand-new position within an expanding team focused on pushing for a sustainable future, providing you with the opportunity to progress and grow with the business, whilst having access to fantastic company benefits? On offer is the opportunity to join a company at the forefront of the renewable energy sector offering solutions that positively impact the environment. They are currently experiencing a great period of expansion due to the exponential increase of the industry demands. They are looking for someone to join their tight-knit team and allow them to continue sustaining that increase in demand. In this office based role you will be responsible for collecting, processing, and analysing operational and performance data related to solar energy systems. The role involves monitoring energy production, identifying trends in system performance, and producing reports that support business and operational decision-making This role would suit someone with a background in data analysis or similar looking for a new role within an expanding renewable energy company offering great company benefits and a stable future. The Role Liaising with all Clients, Engineers and Landowners around planned works Keeping up to date records of maintenance carried out Following up with clients to track satisfaction The Person Background in data analysis Commutable to Wadebridge Reference: BBBH24300 Operations admin, Administration, Solar, Data analysis, Renewable Energy, Wadebridge, Newquay, Bodmin, Padstow, Admin, Data analyst, Data collection, Electrical operations, Manager, Operations, insights anayst, data specialst, junior anayst If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website
Military Process Control Specialist/ Logistics Analyst, European Central Flow Team (ECFT) Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. Shape the future of global e-commerce as a Process Control Specialist (PCS) at Amazon's European Central Flow Team, where you'll orchestrate millions of daily orders and innovate advanced fulfilment solutions! We're busy revolutionizing how the world shops supporting a vast network of Fulfilment Centres (FCs) operating 24/7 worldwide. As the primary escalation point for our warehouses and the crucial link between millions of daily orders and our dedicated Amazon Associates, the PCS ensures seamless fulfilment operations. In this critical position, you'll be instrumental in driving Amazon Europe's workflow planning, risk mitigation, and cost and capacity management. Collaborating directly with FC partners, you'll provide guidance, identify and rectify workflow variances, and actively manage the journey of millions of customer orders from checkout to shipment. Our comprehensive onboarding process equips you with all the necessary knowledge, while our supportive matrix structure empowers you to deliver, innovate, create, and grow. We're seeking problem-solvers with a keen eye for optimization opportunities, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to seamlessly navigate tasks while communicating effectively across all organizational levels. Your natural curiosity will drive you to explore the intricate web of systems that power our smile-delivery machine, understanding their inter dependencies and interactions. Join us in this dynamic role and help shape the future of e-commerce fulfilment at Amazon. Key job responsibilities Master Amazon's proprietary flow management tools and processes, becoming the go-to for seamless FC operations interface Innovate and implement metrics, conducting thorough analyses to uncover optimization opportunities, then design and champion scalable, standardized solutions Cultivate cross-functional partnerships, translating complex concepts into accessible insights for stakeholders across all organizational levels Own and influence critical performance indicators, including customer promise attainment, flow planning adherence, and site-specific KPIs Teach peers and customers with knowledge-sharing initiatives, developing and delivering impactful training programs to elevate team capabilities and operational excellence A day in the life At Amazon's European Central Flow Team (ECFT), our Process Control Specialists (PCS) synchronize their schedules with our Fulfillment Center partners, embracing a unique 4x10 work week. Operating from our LCY Tilbury office, team members work either Sunday-to-Wednesday or Wednesday-to-Saturday shifts, covering both day and night operations. This schedule not only aligns with our FC operations but also rewards our team with a coveted 3-day weekend every week. Wednesdays serve as our "overlap day", where half the team alternates focus between ongoing operations and dedicated time for projects, professional growth, training, and deep-dive analyses. A typical day for a PCS begins with a comprehensive assessment of our current state. We analyse order volumes, workstream distributions, and compare real-time data against both network-wide metrics and previously established plans. Leveraging our suite of proprietary systems, we craft dynamic staffing plans, determining optimal associate placement and timing. This plan is then collaboratively refined with FC management, undergoing constant iteration as new orders flow in and operational variables shift. Our adaptive approach allows us to maintain control in the face of fluctuating demand. When order volumes surge, we employ sophisticated tools to modulate inflow or redistribute workload across our network. As we approach capacity limits, we strategically reschedule orders, always guided by our commitment to uphold customer promises and prevent late deliveries. In the event of operational disruptions - be it a localized conveyor malfunction, a widespread weather event, or a software glitch - our PCS team springs into action. We swiftly assess the situation, implement immediate mitigation strategies, and develop robust contingency plans. Through rapid testing, iteration, and resource optimization, we strive to restore normal operations as quickly as possible. Our strength lies in our ability to mobilize cross-functional partnerships, facilitating swift communication and consolidating critical information to resolve issues efficiently. This agile response mechanism ensures that even in the face of unexpected challenges, we maintain our customer focus and operational excellence. About the team The European Central Flow Team (ECFT), a vital component of PE, serves as the beating heart of Amazon's Fulfilment Centres (FCs). We embody the Day 1 spirit, leveraging 24/7 communication and deep expertise to drive continuous innovation, standardization, and improvement across our FC network. While our core mission revolves around capacity, risk, and workflow management, we're about so much more. Our relentless focus on real-time responsiveness and resource planning ensures that customer promises are always kept, and deliveries arrive on time, every time. Why Join ECFT? At ECFT, we're not just optimizing operations - we're reinventing the future of fulfilment. We collaborate closely with multiple stakeholder teams, identifying high-impact opportunities to add value across the network. Our team pioneered FC optimization, developing a comprehensive suite of metrics and amassing millions of data points to uncover every efficiency opportunity. Integrated within FCs, we combine hard data with frontline insights to drive meaningful innovations, constantly creating new metrics, workflows, and process paths. With our extensive relationships, we can scale these innovations immediately, standardizing efforts to increase availability, boost delivery speed, reduce defects, and minimize cost-to-serve across the entire FC network. Join ECFT, and you'll be at the forefront of optimizing Amazon's global fulfilment operations, delivering smiles to millions of customers while tackling some of the most complex logistical challenges in the world. Basic Qualifications You are proficient in English (European Framework level B2), enabling clear and effective communication across all channels You have the ability to simplify and convey intricate ideas, making them easily digestible for diverse audiences You exhibit a bias for action, ability to work independently to triage issues and solve problems while exercising sound judgment on escalation needs You are a problem solver with attention to detail, comfortable working with data to make critical decisions and influence multiple stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Degree or relevant experience in logistics, leadership roles, administration, education, or similar fields Experience in remote or centralized team environments Basic knowledge or interest in learning programming languages Ability to balance and prioritize, influencing others in pursuit of great outcomes Experience of collaborating with customers or stakeholders to drive business objectives and deliver results Experience in fast-paced, metric led environments with a focus on continuous improvement Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Mar 08, 2026
Full time
Military Process Control Specialist/ Logistics Analyst, European Central Flow Team (ECFT) Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. Shape the future of global e-commerce as a Process Control Specialist (PCS) at Amazon's European Central Flow Team, where you'll orchestrate millions of daily orders and innovate advanced fulfilment solutions! We're busy revolutionizing how the world shops supporting a vast network of Fulfilment Centres (FCs) operating 24/7 worldwide. As the primary escalation point for our warehouses and the crucial link between millions of daily orders and our dedicated Amazon Associates, the PCS ensures seamless fulfilment operations. In this critical position, you'll be instrumental in driving Amazon Europe's workflow planning, risk mitigation, and cost and capacity management. Collaborating directly with FC partners, you'll provide guidance, identify and rectify workflow variances, and actively manage the journey of millions of customer orders from checkout to shipment. Our comprehensive onboarding process equips you with all the necessary knowledge, while our supportive matrix structure empowers you to deliver, innovate, create, and grow. We're seeking problem-solvers with a keen eye for optimization opportunities, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to seamlessly navigate tasks while communicating effectively across all organizational levels. Your natural curiosity will drive you to explore the intricate web of systems that power our smile-delivery machine, understanding their inter dependencies and interactions. Join us in this dynamic role and help shape the future of e-commerce fulfilment at Amazon. Key job responsibilities Master Amazon's proprietary flow management tools and processes, becoming the go-to for seamless FC operations interface Innovate and implement metrics, conducting thorough analyses to uncover optimization opportunities, then design and champion scalable, standardized solutions Cultivate cross-functional partnerships, translating complex concepts into accessible insights for stakeholders across all organizational levels Own and influence critical performance indicators, including customer promise attainment, flow planning adherence, and site-specific KPIs Teach peers and customers with knowledge-sharing initiatives, developing and delivering impactful training programs to elevate team capabilities and operational excellence A day in the life At Amazon's European Central Flow Team (ECFT), our Process Control Specialists (PCS) synchronize their schedules with our Fulfillment Center partners, embracing a unique 4x10 work week. Operating from our LCY Tilbury office, team members work either Sunday-to-Wednesday or Wednesday-to-Saturday shifts, covering both day and night operations. This schedule not only aligns with our FC operations but also rewards our team with a coveted 3-day weekend every week. Wednesdays serve as our "overlap day", where half the team alternates focus between ongoing operations and dedicated time for projects, professional growth, training, and deep-dive analyses. A typical day for a PCS begins with a comprehensive assessment of our current state. We analyse order volumes, workstream distributions, and compare real-time data against both network-wide metrics and previously established plans. Leveraging our suite of proprietary systems, we craft dynamic staffing plans, determining optimal associate placement and timing. This plan is then collaboratively refined with FC management, undergoing constant iteration as new orders flow in and operational variables shift. Our adaptive approach allows us to maintain control in the face of fluctuating demand. When order volumes surge, we employ sophisticated tools to modulate inflow or redistribute workload across our network. As we approach capacity limits, we strategically reschedule orders, always guided by our commitment to uphold customer promises and prevent late deliveries. In the event of operational disruptions - be it a localized conveyor malfunction, a widespread weather event, or a software glitch - our PCS team springs into action. We swiftly assess the situation, implement immediate mitigation strategies, and develop robust contingency plans. Through rapid testing, iteration, and resource optimization, we strive to restore normal operations as quickly as possible. Our strength lies in our ability to mobilize cross-functional partnerships, facilitating swift communication and consolidating critical information to resolve issues efficiently. This agile response mechanism ensures that even in the face of unexpected challenges, we maintain our customer focus and operational excellence. About the team The European Central Flow Team (ECFT), a vital component of PE, serves as the beating heart of Amazon's Fulfilment Centres (FCs). We embody the Day 1 spirit, leveraging 24/7 communication and deep expertise to drive continuous innovation, standardization, and improvement across our FC network. While our core mission revolves around capacity, risk, and workflow management, we're about so much more. Our relentless focus on real-time responsiveness and resource planning ensures that customer promises are always kept, and deliveries arrive on time, every time. Why Join ECFT? At ECFT, we're not just optimizing operations - we're reinventing the future of fulfilment. We collaborate closely with multiple stakeholder teams, identifying high-impact opportunities to add value across the network. Our team pioneered FC optimization, developing a comprehensive suite of metrics and amassing millions of data points to uncover every efficiency opportunity. Integrated within FCs, we combine hard data with frontline insights to drive meaningful innovations, constantly creating new metrics, workflows, and process paths. With our extensive relationships, we can scale these innovations immediately, standardizing efforts to increase availability, boost delivery speed, reduce defects, and minimize cost-to-serve across the entire FC network. Join ECFT, and you'll be at the forefront of optimizing Amazon's global fulfilment operations, delivering smiles to millions of customers while tackling some of the most complex logistical challenges in the world. Basic Qualifications You are proficient in English (European Framework level B2), enabling clear and effective communication across all channels You have the ability to simplify and convey intricate ideas, making them easily digestible for diverse audiences You exhibit a bias for action, ability to work independently to triage issues and solve problems while exercising sound judgment on escalation needs You are a problem solver with attention to detail, comfortable working with data to make critical decisions and influence multiple stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Degree or relevant experience in logistics, leadership roles, administration, education, or similar fields Experience in remote or centralized team environments Basic knowledge or interest in learning programming languages Ability to balance and prioritize, influencing others in pursuit of great outcomes Experience of collaborating with customers or stakeholders to drive business objectives and deliver results Experience in fast-paced, metric led environments with a focus on continuous improvement Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
