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Global Organisation seeks a CommercialFinance Analyst to join their team on an interim assignment. The CommercialFinance Analyst would be a confident and commercially minded individual who will support the Marketing & Sales team and would have strong financial modeling experience. Duties of the Commercial Finance Analyst include: Financial Modeling & Analysis : Developing, maintaining, and reviewing financial models to support sales/marketing forecasting, pricing strategies, promotions, and new product initiatives. Commercial Decision Support: Delivering insights for the Marketing and Sales teams to optimize spend, evaluating the profitability of promotional deals and marketing investments. Stakeholder Management: Providing clear financial reporting to the franchisee community and supporting senior management in trading decisions. Business partner with Marketing & Sales, providing timely and reliable financial insight. Provide analysis to the marketing and sales teams to facilitate data-driven investment decisions. Ad-hoc projects. Requirements for the Commercial Finance Analyst include: Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (for complex modeling) and experience with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365). Strong financial modeling skills Business partnering experience with sales, marketing and commercial. Ability to analyse data and translate it into actionable business insights. Experience within FMCG, retail, manufacturing, or distribution industry is preferred. Strong commercial mindset, ability to challenge senior stakeholders, and high attention to detail. Hybrid Working

FP&A Manager Commercial Finance Inventory-Led Business Strategic Business Partner Are you a commercially minded FP&A Manager who enjoys being close to the numbers and close to the business? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, nationally recognised consumer brand that has achieved significant growth and success in a fast-moving, inventory-led environment. The business combines heritage, creativity and ambition with a modern, data-driven approach - and finance plays a central role in shaping what comes next. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role is about looking forward: identifying trends, risks and opportunities, turning data into insight, and helping senior leaders make better decisions. You'll be trusted, visible and influential - not just reporting performance, but actively improving it. In addition, you'll inherit a skilled and willing Finance Analyst who demonstrates all the relevant attributes of an aspiring FP&A professional The Role: As FP&A Manager, you will lead the budgeting and forecasting process while acting as a true business partner to commercial and operational teams. Key responsibilities include: Leading the annual budget and managing rolling forecasts, adapting quickly to trading performance and market conditions Translating merchandising and sales forecasts into robust financial plans, with real ownership of stock-related assumptions Providing clear insight into what happened, why it happened and what will happen next - with practical, commercial recommendations Building long-range plans, scenarios and business models to support growth, investment and new initiatives Partnering closely with non-finance leaders to help them understand the financial impact of their decisions Driving automation, efficiency and smarter reporting across finance tools and processes Managing and developing a Finance Analyst, setting high standards and clear accountability What We're Looking For: This role will suit a proactive FP&A professional who enjoys pace, complexity and commercial challenge. You are likely to have: Experience operating at FP&A Manager level (or equivalent) in a stock-driven, fast-paced environment Strong background in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling, with confidence handling large datasets Excellent Excel skills alongside experience with BI tools and ERP systems A pragmatic, engaging communication style, able to influence non-finance stakeholders Experience in retail, e-commerce, logistics or operational businesses (highly desirable) Exposure to using automation or AI tools to streamline analysis and reduce manual workload (a plus) An accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) is welcomed but not essential Why Join? Join a respected national brand with a strong reputation and ambitious growth plans Work in a genuinely commercial FP&A role, embedded in decision-making High visibility with senior stakeholders and real opportunity to influence outcomes The chance to modernise, automate and shape how finance supports the business A culture that values pragmatism, collaboration and thoughtful challenge On Offer: £70k - £75k Basic salary Hybrid working Company benefits If you're an FP&A Manager who enjoys stock, thrives on insight rather than reporting, and wants to make a visible impact in a successful, evolving business, this role offers exactly that.

Overview Our client - a global financial markets trading company - is seeking a Senior Credit Controller / Reinsurance Accounting Technician. The role is based in London, is permanent, and offers a salary of £38,500 to £40,000 per annum. Reference: db. Responsibilities Provide analytical support to the business and liaise with other departments to extract and distribute pertinent information. Financial modelling and review of business opportunities. Provide analytical and administrative support. Management sales reporting and tracking. Provide financial information, insight, and analysis to management for timely decision making. Ad hoc reporting on trade deals to assist team management with performance, client tenders and divisional strategy. Cost analysis on the c.1,300 broking team group wide. Liaise with the data scientist team to extract data from bespoke databases and create real time reports. Analyse, identify and support continuous changes and improvements to broking data. Support the business with broking financial systems. Contribute to key projects and new initiatives. Support other administrative functions including financial analysis of the broking segment. Set up and report on capital and signage spend. Business intelligence reporting. Qualifications Degree in Accounting or a related discipline. At least two years of experience as a financial data and MI modelling analyst. Strong analytical skills and numeracy. Understanding of economics supporting a UK business. Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and Power BI for data extraction and analysis. Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with various business departments. Flexible and able to adapt to changing brief. Budget awareness. Efficient and collaborative working style. Contact Email:

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation. We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential. We're looking for a Reward Manager with proven experience in the logistics, supply chain or distribution sector to lead compensation strategy and implementation across our nationwide operation. You will ensure market competitiveness by playing a lead role in the design and delivery of our new Job Architecture, supporting pay negotiations and partnering with People Partners on regular reward activity. What's in it for you? Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service) Private Medical Health Insurance Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Life assurance (up to 4 times salary) Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan Access to a wide range of wellbeing support - including our Employee Assistance Programme A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development Cycle to work scheme Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: 37.5 per week Working pattern: Monday - Friday Location: Hybrid working, based at one of our network locations: Basingstoke, Midlands or Waterside, London What you'll do: Job Architecture: Lead the design, development and implementation of Gist's future Job Architecture including the migration to Towers Watson, transition of all current roles to this framework, training of relevant stakeholders, annual market alignment and ongoing management Regulatory Compliance: Ensure our pay policies, practices and reporting are compliant with all local laws and regulations. For example, EU Pay Transparency Directive and Gender Pay Reporting regulations Transformation: Ensure Gist's transformation projects are provided with valuable Reward insight and appropriate recommendations as required. This may involve benchmarking from several different sources and creating a clear picture and recommendation from fragmented data sources Stakeholder Management: Partner with People Partners, Finance, and senior leadership to advise on compensation-related matters, including but not limited to remuneration, job evaluations, retention and completion bonuses Pay Review (Non-Negotiated): Lead the annual pay review process from proposal and recommendations through to communication and implementation. Liaising with senior leadership, People Partners, Communications and Payroll Pay Review (Negotiated): Ensure Industrial Relations stakeholders are equipped with high quality market data and recommendations to ensure successful union negotiations. Fully supporting them at every step of the negotiation process Ad-Hoc Bonus & Incentives: Accountable for ensuring all ad-hoc bonuses and incentives are properly vetted to ensure they are effective while not causing issues from an internal relativity or tax standpoint Annual Bonus: Own the Annual Bonus policy and annual calculation and communications cycle with the support of a Reward Analyst Communications: Develop clear communications on compensation philosophy, pay transparency, and applicable benefits to enhance employee understanding and engagement Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with external consultants and survey providers; negotiate contracts and evaluate service effectiveness Other Activity: With the support of a Reward Analyst responsible for Job Evaluations, Compensation Survey completion, Gender Pay Reporting, Leavers Payments, Success Factors Workflows, ESC tickets and supporting wider team Who you are: Experience: 5+ years in compensation management or total rewards, with at least 2 years in a leadership role; Experience in logistics, Supply Chain or Distribution Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage with all levels of the organisation Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset Advanced proficiency in Excel, data analytics tools and HR systems Advanced understanding of Willis Towers Watson job evaluation approach, Hay is a plus Knowledge of UK employment law and pay gap reporting, ROI experience is a plus Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. Why Gist? At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S's sustainability commitments in Plan A. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there's never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact. Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it's meaningful to you, it's important to us. Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.

Salary - £48,089.00 Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of. We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions Best Doctors Salary Finance Wealth at Work courses Deals and discounts EVolve Car Scheme Employee Assistance Plan Mental health first aiders ShareBuy MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose As Technology PMO Analyst you will embed and uphold the Technology Project Management Office (PMO) ways of working across the technology portfolio, ensuring consistent application of programme and project management delivery and governance through defined processes, procedures, tools, and techniques. The role will collaborate with delivery management teams to drive adoption of these standards and maintain accurate project information, enabling visibility and informed decision-making at all levels. Additionally, the position provides assurance across programmes and portfolios by monitoring financial and schedule performance, identifying and mitigating risks, and supporting robust governance practices. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Delivery: Responsible for demonstrating a good understanding of the overall portfolio and tracking the overall progress against baseline and the proactive identification and mitigation of risks. Planning: Responsible for providing and embedding the planning standards to give a consistent and effective approach to project planning with milestone reporting to provide early sight of potential delays. Resource Management: Responsible for establishing the portfolio's overall resource needs to meet the proposed schedule. Achieving visibility is critical to ensuring the right resources are available at the right time. Supports the delivery teams by providing visibility of potential resource constraints/challenges where prioritisation may be required. Dependency Mgmt: Responsible for ensuring dependencies are clearly defined, captured and agreed with all parties and effectively tracked and reported. Reporting: Responsible for creating accurate and insightful status/ad-hoc reports. Assurance: Responsible for providing an internal level of assurance to ensure consistent application of the project governance and standards across the portfolio/programme. Technical Skills & Experience Strong coordination skills to be able to rationalise the many and varied requirements of the role. Ability to administer systems and provide detailed and accurate reporting. Problem solving ability to identify issues or inconsistencies and demonstrate the curiosity to understand the problem, its impact and to determine the required corrective action. Strong customer focus demonstrable through activities undertaken and behaviours adopted. Good confidence and collaboration to take the lead in meetings, working with varied delivery resources to challenge where required. Good knowledge of different IT methodologies, standards and reporting frameworks. Advanced excel and MS PowerPoint skills. Strong analytical skills with an ability to organise and map large information sets to form insights. Qualifications Proven PMO / Project delivery related experience. Ideally but not essential, recognised Project Management Qualification - P3O / APMP / MSP / Prince2 / SAFe or equivalent. We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

Overview Our client is looking for a Senior Credit Controller Reinsurance Accounting Technician to £50,000. Our client is a Global Financial Markets Trading Company, a small Exchange based Trading and Broking firm. Job Details Date: 18 Aug 2023 Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS Type: Permanent Location: London Salary: £28000 - 30000 per annum Email: Ref: db43235 Position Summary We are looking for a Graduate with a minimum of 6 months experience within an Investment Management or financial Services firm to provide Business Analyst and Research Support to the directors of Wealth And Investment Management firm. Responsibilities Business Management/ Research for the COO and CEO On a day-to-day basis, support the COO in investigation and resolution of BAU issues to help ensure the smooth running of the firm. Assist with preparation of presentations, board papers, strategy documents and other papers. Take on direct responsibility for other on going or ad hoc processes as required. As necessary, assess new requirements and work with the appropriate business area(s) to embed into BAU. Represent the COO in project meetings as required. Work with the MI team to maintain and improve operational MI/BI over time. Meeting preparation. Liaise with contributors to ensure papers are provided and meeting packs are prepared on a timely basis. For some committees, and all ad hoc meetings, take minutes. Maintain action lists, project logs and trackers, and ensure progress between meetings. Key Competencies Good soft skills as well as an ability to understand and communicate technical details. Must be able to work well with people at all levels of the organisation. Proactive in identifying issues and areas requiring improvement, and ensuring resolution. Good time management, and ability to work under pressure, managing multiple tasks with competing deadlines. Skilled in using Microsoft Office products, in particular advanced Excel and proficiency in PowerPoint. Experience in an Investment Management business, with some exposure to operational systems and processes, regulatory change, and projects, would be an advantage (KPI's). Accurate and punctual completion of tasks. Maintain a positive relationship with colleagues. Positive cultural impact on working environment. Successful delivery of key projects / project support. Successful identification of relevant BI/MI measures and delivery of associated tools.

As a Business Analyst at Davies Technology Solutions (DTS), you will engage with both internal and external stakeholders to gather and document requirements, processes, risks, and objectives to support the successful delivery of software products. You will also provide effort estimates and sizing for project scope. Reporting to the Principal Business Analyst, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and achievement of collective objectives. Key Responsibilities Elicit, analyse, and prioritise business requirements: Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, document, and prioritise requirements. Translate these into clear, actionable specifications for the development team. Identify client problems and formulate analysis approaches. Analyse and optimise business processes and systems: Analyse complex processes, systems, and data to identify improvement opportunities and efficiencies. Create detailed documentation (BPMN, use cases, user stories). Understand the business impact of suggested changes. Plan and estimate analysis and development work: Provide initial estimates for effort, timescales, and dependencies for PBIs and analysis tasks. Assist in PBI prioritisation. Analyse and interpret data: Identify trends, patterns, and insights from data to inform business decisions. Develop reports and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making. Manage stakeholders and communication: Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the development team. Ensure clear and effective communication, manage expectations, and facilitate collaboration. Contribute to solution design and validation: Participate in the design and validation of solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs and requirements. Work with development and testing teams to deliver solutions that meet the requirements. Support change management: Assist in change management efforts by providing training and support to clients and end-users. Drive process improvement and innovation: Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies, and innovation. Contribute to the continual improvement of the Davies Analysis function (ways of working, process, tools, and organisation). Bring new ideas and innovation to the team by staying up to date with industry developments. Mentor junior BAs: Direct and mentor Level 1 Business Analysts. Manage time and budget: Accurately estimate and manage time on projects in line with the project budget. Promote Agile adoption: Contribute to the adoption of Agile practices through active participation in Agile ceremonies. Drive strategic alignment: Understand and communicate client strategy and outcomes to the delivery team and BA community. Solve problems effectively: Proactively identify and resolve issues to protect delivery outcomes. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Proven experience as a Business Analyst or similar role. Experience working as an analyst or service designer in the technology sector and/or regulated markets. Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies and processes. Experience working within both Agile and Waterfall frameworks, with the ability to adapt to different project approaches. Proficiency with PBI ticketing/management tools such as Azure DevOps. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders of all levels internally and externally and present information in a way that promotes full comprehension. Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and convey complex information effectively. Experience documenting business requirements, processes, and workflows. Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. Knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques is a plus. Experience with Figma or similar design tools is a plus.

Technical Support Analyst Harrogate (Office-Based) Offering £27,000 - £31,000 Basic Salary plus Great Benefits Our client is a well-established and growing IT support business based in Harrogate, providing expert support across both on-premise and cloud-hosted systems. Currently recruiting a Technical Support Analyst to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering reliable, responsive IT sol click apply for full job details

Our priority is to match the right person to the right role, and we never want salary to be a barrier to applying. Regardless of your current pay, we'll ask about your salary expectations during the application process, and our Talent Team will have an open, honest conversation during the talent call to understand your skills and explore our salary options. If you have questions around salary, please feel free to ask us! Location: Chiswick, London - Hybrid 2 days per week Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role The Role Reporting to our Tech Director we are looking for a Data Lead to join the team. The Data Lead is responsible for leading the company's data driven transformation by building scalable, cutting edge data infrastructures and implementing advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) strategies. This role will drive the company's data strategy to foster continuous innovation, ensure data driven decision making, and future prove the business by leveraging emerging trends in AI, machine learning, data automation, and real time insights. The Data Lead will oversee Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, and Data Science to ensure data remains a core asset that powers growth, customer centricity, and operational efficiency. Why So Energy? So Energy was created in 2015 because we knew energy suppliers could be better. Since then, we've grown rapidly but sustainably, with 300,000 customers and over 450 Energists (what we call our people). But we're not done! We're on the road to a net zero future, and thanks to our partnership with ESB, we're well on the way. We're customer centric, tech led, and passionate about sustainability. We're driven to do our best for our customers, for each other, and for our planet. That's why we've built a workplace culture that's supportive, empowering, inclusive, and full of opportunities to grow and make an impact. At So Energy, we take pride in our values driven culture. We live and breathe by our six core values that guide everything we do: Clear Honest Ambitious Inquisitive Caring Sustainable What you'll be getting up to in this role: Business Intelligence and Real Time Analytics: Drive the evolution of the company's BI capabilities from static reporting to dynamic, real time, and self service analytics, empowering teams with on demand insights. Develop and implement advanced data visualization platforms that are intuitive, interactive, and seamlessly integrated with business workflows to democratize data usage across the organization. Champion the use of augmented analytics, leveraging AI to automate data analysis and uncover hidden patterns and trends in real time, reducing reliance on manual reporting. Align BI efforts with business strategy, ensuring data insights inform critical decisions in customer engagement, marketing, product development, and operational efficiency. AI, Data Science, and Machine Learning for Competitive Advantage: Lead the Data Science and Machine Learning team in embedding predictive analytics and AI driven decision making across key business functions, from customer segmentation to operational forecasting. Explore and implement AI technologies such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and recommendation systems to enhance customer experience and operational processes. Stay ahead of advancements in AI, focusing on the development of explainable AI models to ensure transparency and trust in decision making processes. Utilise cutting edge techniques such as federated learning and reinforcement learning to ensure the company can leverage data without compromising privacy, security, or scalability. Data Infrastructure and Engineering: Architect a future proof, scalable, and secure data infrastructure that leverages cloud native and edge computing technologies. Transition the organization towards a real time data pipeline architecture, facilitating immediate access to insights for faster business decisions. Oversee the development and automation of data pipelines and workflows to ensure data integrity, availability, and integration across various systems. Lead the exploration and implementation of advanced data technologies, including data lakes, event driven architectures, and microservices, to handle increasing volumes of structured and unstructured data. Leadership and Strategy for a Data Driven Organisation: Develop and champion a holistic data strategy that aligns with long term business goals and market trends, positioning data as a strategic asset across all departments. Promote a culture of data literacy and continuous learning, ensuring that every business function can interpret and act on data insights to drive results. Drive innovation by experimenting with emerging technologies, such as synthetic data generation, real time AI powered decision systems, and blockchain for data security. Collaborate with C suite executives to align data initiatives with corporate objectives and spearhead the company's journey to becoming a fully data driven organization. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Build strong cross functional relationships to ensure data solutions align with the needs of key stakeholders in departments like Finance, Operations, Customer Services, and Marketing. Proactively identify opportunities where data insights can drive new revenue streams, improve customer acquisition and retention, or enhance operational efficiency. Serve as the company's thought leader in data innovation, continuously educating the leadership team on the strategic potential of emerging data technologies. Foster collaboration between data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and product teams to ensure seamless integration of data insights into product development and business operations. Future Readiness and Innovation: Constantly monitor and experiment with the latest trends in AI, data engineering, and analytics, ensuring the company remains a leader in data innovation. Explore opportunities in decentralized data architectures and multi cloud environments to enhance agility and resilience. Leverage advances in quantum computing and edge analytics to prepare the organization for next generation data challenges, such as ultra high speed decision making and processing vast datasets in real time. Cultivate partnerships with academic institutions, data science communities, and technology vendors to stay on the cutting edge of research and developments in data science and AI. You're a great match if: Passionate about Data: You have a deep passion for data and its potential to transform business operations and drive growth. You're always excited about uncovering new insights and applying them to solve complex business challenges. Curious and Innovative: You are constantly exploring the latest trends in data science, AI, and analytics, and you enjoy experimenting with emerging technologies to find creative solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible. Problem Solver: You thrive in solving intricate problems and can translate complex data into actionable insights. You enjoy navigating through ambiguity, breaking down challenges into manageable pieces, and finding solutions that deliver real impact to the business. Business-focused: You can translate technical data insights into business terms that drive growth. You don't just focus on the numbers-you focus on the value they bring to the company and its customers. Technologically Savvy: You are well versed in cutting edge data technologies such as cloud platforms, AI, and machine learning. You have experience working with tools like SQL, Python, and data visualization platforms like Looker or Tableau, and you're always eager to learn more. Strategic Thinker: You have a strong ability to align data initiatives with broader business objectives, ensuring that data remains a central part of the company's strategy. You're able to look beyond the numbers and understand the bigger picture, using data to guide long term decisions. Leader and Mentor: You are an empathetic and inspiring leader, able to mentor cross functional teams across Data Engineering, BI, and Data Science. You know how to foster innovation, encourage collaboration, and nurture a data driven culture within your teams. Innovator at heart: You are always looking for opportunities to drive the business forward through data, whether that's through exploring quantum computing for faster processing, or using AI for real time, actionable insights. You are not content with the status quo-you're always thinking ahead. Collaborative: You excel in working with various stakeholders, from senior leadership to technical teams, ensuring that data driven solutions are aligned with business needs. You are skilled at communicating complex ideas in a simple, relatable way, helping others see the value of data. Data Ethics Advocate: You understand the importance of data governance, compliance, and ethical AI practices, and you're committed to ensuring that data is used responsibly and in line with industry regulations. Research shows that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. We believe your experience, skills, and passion will set you apart . click apply for full job details

Location The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham), All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at least 40% of their working time. The induction process for the role will be conducted in person. About the job Job summary These Lead Business Analyst roles will be working on the Census 2031.Census 2031 represents our most ambitious data collection project yet - a once-in-a-decade opportunity to capture a complete picture of everyone living in England and Wales. Building on the digital success of 2021, we're pioneering new ways to reach every household and community, ensuring no one is left uncounted. This vital work will provide the foundation for policy decisions, resource allocation, and community planning for the next decade. Your work will support delivery of this transformational project that will shape how we understand and support our nation's future. You'll be part of a team that ensures everyone is counted-and every voice is heard. We're building a culture that values collaboration, fresh thinking, and respect for diverse expertise. Whether you're a seasoned professional or bringing new perspectives, you'll be part of a team that welcomes bold ideas, works transparently, and thrives on solving complex challenges together. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators of price inflation, employment, earnings, crime and migration. Job description The Lead Business Analyst (BA) plays a key role in shaping how the Census is designed, delivered, and continuously improved. Working within the central End to End (E2E) Service Design Team , the BA ensures that the Census operates as a coherent, integrated, and user centred service across all business areas. This role collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders across ONS, delivery suppliers, enabling partners, and the Devolved Governments to support a unified UK wide Census experience. The post holder may work across the full breadth of the high level Census design or specialise in particular business services-such as Field Operations, Communal Establishments (CE), Public Support, Contact Centre, Questionnaire Operations , or other core service components Responsibilities Lead and manage investigations into business processes, information systems, functions, information flows, data structures and software development processes, using various technical, methodical, and consistent techniques. Review existing system capabilities, develop use cases and information models, and align business requirements to specific capabilities of system development, including working with developers to ensure that user needs are met. Define improvements to business processes, developing business cases to enable decisions to be made based on the benefits of the change. Facilitate, understand, and communicate the project scope and work to assure the overall goal is maintained in creation of the product backlog. Lead in defining solutions to real business problems through influence, facilitation and communication and ensuring the end-to-end process is considered. Shape and challenge business priorities and ways of working through collaboration with business and technology teams. Elicit functional and non-functional requirements using appropriate techniques, considering the nature of change and established practices. Deliver at pace using the most appropriate delivery methodologies and adopting agile principles. Develop suitable analysis models using appropriate modelling techniques, considering traceability, adherence to business objectives and fitness for purpose. Work with business and solution architects to ensure that the wider architecture considered when undertaking analysis work. Assist decision makers in gathering information to make informed decisions. Promote a culture of assurance and security. Help to quality assure test solutions and products. Actively participate in the Business Analysis community and broader communities to refine and develop standards, working practices, sharing of knowledge, and understanding. Where appropriate and in line with divisional organisation practice, Line management of Business Analysts within the ONS community. In addition, SEO and Grade 7 roles will be required to provide coaching and mentoring to Junior Business Analysts. Person specification Essential Criteria: Stakeholder Relationship Management (Expert) - Direct the stakeholder relationship strategy for your teams. Ensure stakeholders objectives are set and support teams to meet them. Influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to resolve issues and enable progress. Business Modelling (Expert) - Determine the scope and methodology for the representation of complex programmes across an organisation. Document conceptual models to support strategic planning and decision making. Requirements Definition and Management (Expert) - Directs the approach to requirements management. Enable others to select and apply appropriate life cycle methods. Influence the prioritisation of complex requirements sets, enabling long-term strategic decision making and short-term tactical fixes. Ensure the proposed solutions align with the organisational strategy and vision. Business Process Improvement (Expert) - Lead the identification of large-scale opportunities to deliver business performance improvements. Set the direction for analysis, design and evaluation of business process improvements, including methods, tools and standards. Set the direction for design, execution and assessment of business process tests. Coach others in designing, testing, implementing and assessing business process improvements.

About Us We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale. Purpose of the role The Control and Process Assurance Senior Analyst provides essential operational support in executing control testing, process documentation, and assurance activities across IAG Transform. This role focuses on conducting detailed control assessments, gathering and analyzing evidence, and supporting the maintenance of robust control frameworks. The Senior Analyst works under guidance from the Control and Process Assurance Manager to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements while contributing to the continuous improvement of control effectiveness. Control Testing & Evidence Gathering Execute control tests in accordance with established testing programs and methodologies. Gather, review, and analyze evidence to support control effectiveness assessments. Document control testing procedures, findings, and conclusions with accuracy and clarity. Maintain organized workpapers and evidence files in compliance with audit standards and internal requirements. Identify control deficiencies and exceptions during testing activities and escalate to management appropriately. Process Documentation & Analysis Document business processes through flowcharts, narratives, and control matrices. Conduct walkthroughs with process owners to understand control design and operating effectiveness. Analyze process flows to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and potential control gaps. Support process improvement initiatives by documenting current state and proposed future state processes. Maintain up-to-date process documentation libraries and control repositories. Data Analysis & Reporting Utilize Excel, data analytics tools, and reporting platforms to analyze control data and identify patterns or anomalies. Perform data sampling and testing procedures to validate control operation and completeness. Prepare regular status reports on control testing activities, findings, and remediation progress. Support the development of dashboards and metrics to track control performance. Conduct trend analysis to identify recurring issues or areas requiring enhanced controls. Compliance & Audit Support Assist in preparation for internal and external audits by compiling requested information and documentation. Support compliance monitoring activities across key business processes and regulatory requirements. Track remediation action plans and follow up with process owners on closure of findings. Maintain awareness of relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory standards affecting IAG Transform operations. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Build effective working relationships with process owners and operational teams across IAG Transform and Operating Companies. Communicate testing requirements and findings clearly to stakeholders at various organizational levels. Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for process and control improvements. Support training and awareness initiatives related to controls and process assurance. Digital Tools & Automation Support the implementation and utilization of digital tools and automation for control testing and monitoring. Learn and apply emerging technologies including data analytics, RPA, and AI-enabled tools to enhance assurance activities. Contribute to digitalization initiatives by identifying manual processes suitable for automation. Maintain proficiency in control testing software, audit management systems, and data analytics platforms. Your skills, experience and qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Working towards or interest in professional certification (ACA, ACCA) is desirable. Basic understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO, COBIT) and compliance requirements Skills: 3+ years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, risk management, or related assurance function. Experience in Big 4 accounting firms, corporate internal audit, or risk/compliance roles is advantageous. Demonstrated ability to conduct control testing and document findings effectively. Exposure to process documentation and business analysis activities. Experience working in multinational or matrix organizations is beneficial. Experience: Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to identify control weaknesses and process issues. Technical Competence: Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in data analysis tools; familiarity with audit management software and process documentation tools. Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills with ability to document findings and interact professionally with stakeholders. Organization & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Team Collaboration: Strong team player with willingness to support colleagues and contribute to team objectives. Learning Agility: Quick learner with curiosity about emerging technologies, digital tools, and best practices in controls and assurance. Professional Ethics: High integrity with commitment to objectivity, confidentiality, and professional standards. Adaptability: Flexible approach with ability to work across different business areas and adapt to changing priorities. What we offer The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Role: Talent Transformation Manager Location: London, Manchester, Edinburgh Salary: Competitive salary and benefits Career Level:?Management Consulting Manager (CL7) Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Talent Transformation is the strategic evolution of skills, capabilities, and associated organisational wiring that support an organisation's business strategy. It's about continuously reinventing talent by identifying and executing on the most critical changes needed across the enterprise, for teams, and for individuals. This is more than just training people, finding faster ways to hire people, or implementing a technology. It's about truly transforming an organisation's talent and the systems that create lasting organisational change to accelerate strategic execution, drive speed and agility, amplify talent potential, build resilience, and improve sustainability. We partner with organisations to build a talent strategy that defines how to access, create, and unlock the potential of talent. We help access talent by strengthening diverse talent pipelines, both internal and external, matching the needs of the business to people's skills and aspirations. We help create talent by using skills as the foundation to help people continuously build market relevant skills through equitable access to career opportunities. And we unlock potential by creating conditions across the organisation that allow people to do their best work every day and leave them net better off. We view skills-driven organisations as a human + technology network where skill-based talent practices unlock opportunities for individuals and maximise talent potential for the organisation. We support our clients to build the right capability through implementing learning and re-skilling programmes to ensure organisations have the right people and right skills to better position their talent across the organisation based on skill supply/demand. In our team you will: Learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that?thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities?that can?drive your career in new and exciting ways. Work in dynamic teams to deliver innovative learning and reskilling solutions to our clients. Work with cutting-edge learning technologies and have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. If you're looking for a challenging career, working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of learning consultants, this could be the role for you.? "We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology and talent to drive true reinvention and value for our clients."-Karalee Close - Global Lead - Talent & Organisation In this role you will: Challenge our clients to think differently in how they can ensure they power their people today and ready them for tomorrow with the right skills and capabilities, e.g by supporting clients to transition to become a Skills Based Organisation (SBO), fostering a more adaptable, efficient, and innovative workforce with greater internal mobility Lead global delivery teams to deliver workforce strategy and transformation, talent strategy, learning, and reskilling projects at our core clients Own client relationships and help to lead our clients to deliver leading Talent Transformation initiatives. Empower Analysts and Consultants to deliver at their full potential through coaching, mentoring and people leadership. Help to grow Talent Transformation by getting involved in sales processes, including contributing to bid submissions and client presentations. Understand how digital and AI are impacting the workforce and how required transformational change will mean new skills and roles to tap future value Support organisations to understand the skills they have, the skills they need and how best to address their skill gaps Deliver Talent, learning and reskilling strategies and projects to build the right capability for our clients Support client to future proof their workforce planning through Strategic Workforce Planning to support the alignment of an organisation's workforce with its business goals by ensuring they have the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles, at the right time to meet their future strategic needs Support clients to rethink ways of working and the behaviours needed to equip their teams to deliver results quickly Supporting complex and large-scale Technology transformation programmes to implement an impactful learning and skilling experience Help clients to build a Skills Architecture, to define, map, and manage its workforce's skill landscape, connecting them to roles, career paths, and business goals. The provides clients with actionable intelligence for strategic workforce planning, talent mobility, and aligns the workforce with business needs Be versed on Technology that underpins Talent engagements (LXP, LMS, etc.), to be able to advise clients on appropriate tooling Support the growth of the Talent & Skilling consulting practice through innovation, capability growth, thought leader