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Interim - Senior Commercial Finance Analyst - Hybrid - £380 to £450 a day (inside IR35) We are currently recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join a leading company where you will supporting their commercial teams. This is an urgent requirement for an initial 3 month contract and is a hybrid role. What you will be doing: Act as an advisor, providing financial guidance to key stakeholders in Marketing, Sales & procurement Conduct analysis of product pricing, promotions & profitability Support the commercial teams with budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting Analyse & interpret financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities What they are looking: A fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) Experience in a pricing/commercial finance role Proven Excel skills Excellent communication skills

Finance Analyst Annual Salary: Up to £57,000 + excellent benefits Location: Brentwood, Essex Job Type: Full-time, hybrid Reed Finance are excited to partner with our client on their search for a Finance Analyst to be based in their Brentwood office. As a Finance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Divisional Finance Team and the Regional Finance Director. Your focus will be on internal and external reporting, particularly concerning joint venture activities, maintaining financial control, and providing financial and commercial analysis. Day-to-day of the role: Review and provide feedback on the outputs from junior team members, including month-end and banking journals, JV/JC funding requests, and debtor analysis. Coach and mentor junior members of the team to enhance their skills and understanding. Complete monthly management information relating to our joint venture activities. Regularly chase and report on outstanding debtors to ensure timely collections. Support the Divisional FC in maintaining a robust financial control environment across the Division, including the maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations. Provide technical accounting support and challenge to the Regions. Execute half-yearly and full-year external reporting requirements for the London Division and its Joint Ventures, building strong relationships with Group Finance and External Auditors. Liaise with the Commercial, Development, Sales, and Marketing teams to provide financial insights and support in line with the Regional Finance Director's guidance. Support the delivery of new initiatives aimed at improving current systems and processes. Handle ad hoc reporting and generate information to support joint venture activities. Provide general support to the team as required. Required Skills & Qualifications: New qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Strong understanding of financial reporting, financial control, and commercial analysis. Ability to mentor and coach junior staff members. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships across various departments. Proficiency in financial software and Excel. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. If you are newly qualified and looking for an exciting new challenge, please apply now.

Finance Analyst Annual Salary: Up to £57,000 + excellent benefits Location: Brentwood, Essex Job Type: Full-time, hybrid Reed Finance are excited to partner with our client on their search for a Finance Analyst to be based in their Brentwood office. As a Finance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Divisional Finance Team and the Regional Finance Director. Your focus will be on internal and external reporting, particularly concerning joint venture activities, maintaining financial control, and providing financial and commercial analysis. Day-to-day of the role: Review and provide feedback on the outputs from junior team members, including month-end and banking journals, JV/JC funding requests, and debtor analysis. Coach and mentor junior members of the team to enhance their skills and understanding. Complete monthly management information relating to our joint venture activities. Regularly chase and report on outstanding debtors to ensure timely collections. Support the Divisional FC in maintaining a robust financial control environment across the Division, including the maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations. Provide technical accounting support and challenge to the Regions. Execute half-yearly and full-year external reporting requirements for the London Division and its Joint Ventures, building strong relationships with Group Finance and External Auditors. Liaise with the Commercial, Development, Sales, and Marketing teams to provide financial insights and support in line with the Regional Finance Director's guidance. Support the delivery of new initiatives aimed at improving current systems and processes. Handle ad hoc reporting and generate information to support joint venture activities. Provide general support to the team as required. Required Skills & Qualifications: New qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Strong understanding of financial reporting, financial control, and commercial analysis. Ability to mentor and coach junior staff members. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships across various departments. Proficiency in financial software and Excel. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. If you are newly qualified and looking for an exciting new challenge, please apply now.

We're looking for an amazing Senior Finance Analyst to play a key role in overseeing costs and delivering high-quality financial insight. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll partner closely with department leaders and teams across the business, providing robust analysis and recommendations to support commercial decision-making in a fast-paced environment. This role offers an exciting, opportunity, combining strong technical accounting with business partnering and people leadership skills. A hybrid working pattern is on offer along with a competitive day rate. WHAT YOU'LL DO Take ownership of key business costs, delivering strong cost control and enhanced visibility. Prepare monthly prepayments, accruals and journals, ensuring accurate accounting. Deliver month-end P&Ls for your areas, providing insightful variance analysis vs budget, forecast and prior year. Reconcile nominated balance sheet accounts monthly and support wider balance sheet reviews. Support internal and external audits and deputise for the Finance Manager when required. Deliver monthly flash forecasts and lead annual budget and quarterly forecasting cycles. Business partner with key Senior Managers, helping them understand KPIs and financial performance. Play a key role in finance transformation and continuous process improvement. WHAT YOU'LL BRING ACCA or CIMA finalist, qualified, or qualified by experience. Strong technical accounting knowledge and a commercial mindset. Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel skills and experience using Oracle or similar ERP systems. Excellent eye for detail & accuracy is a must. Retail or FMCG experience is desirable but not essential. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.

Interim Senior Finance Analyst Leading Hospitality Business 6 month FTC (Potential to go Perm) DOE: £55,000 - £65,000 Based: London A leading hospitality business is looking for an Interim Senior Finance Analyst to join their team on a temp to permanent basis. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the team during a period of exciting growth. This role owns and continuously evolves the Weekly Trade Pack, translating performance data into clear, actionable operational plans that drive results. It leads the full budgeting and forecasting cycle, leveraging robust scenario modelling to inform site openings and investment decisions. The position conducts targeted deep-dives across promotions, pricing, labour efficiency, day-part performance and channel mix to unlock growth opportunities and optimise performance. It evaluates ROI on new site openings, refurbishments and menu changes, ensuring projected benefits are tracked and fully realised. As an expert user of TM1, Snowflake, Comtrex and Fourth, the role also champions continuous improvement in data integrity and reporting processes. Working in close partnership with General Managers, Operations and Central Teams, it drives performance and delivers EBITDA growth, bringing a proactive, commercial and innovative mindset that constantly seeks better ways to improve results. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CAANZ) or equivalent, and must have experience within the hospitality industry. You must be immediately available for this role.

Halliday Marx have exclusively partnered with an outstanding Top 30 London law firm to hire a qualified accountant into its FP&A team on a 12-month contract. FP&A Analyst 12 Month FTC Top 30 London Law Firm £65k-£75k Hybrid: 3 days in office Start: ASAP Location: Central London You will support the firm's budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes, working closely with senior FP&A colleagues and stakeholders across practice groups. Key responsibilities include supporting practice group and firmwide budgets, analysing financial performance against budget and prior year, and preparing clear financial insight around revenue, utilisation, realisation and profitability. You will also contribute to monthly reporting, ad-hoc commercial analysis, investment cases and strategic initiatives, while helping improve reporting processes and financial models The role also involves supporting business partnering across practice groups, participating in performance review meetings and preparing financial materials for senior stakeholders. Requirements Qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA) or equivalent Experience in FP&A, management accounting or commercial finance Strong Excel and analytical skills Confident communicator able to explain financial insights to non-finance stakeholders Experience within a law firm or professional services environment would be advantageous

Corporate Finance Analyst - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a well-known and highly respected Corporate Finance Boutique who are looking to recruit a Corporate Finance Associate for their team in Northampton. The role will allow you to build sustainable and profitable client relationships, liaise with third party advisers and work with a high performing team undertaking UK-wide transactions. You should have a passion for business and an interest in learning how to manage acquisitions, disposals, management buy-outs and buy-ins, along with fundraising for clients across all industry sectors. Key duties include: Identifying and approaching relevant groups of companies to engage with through internal market research Producing detailed and compelling information memoranda to present client businesses for investment and sale professionally Liaising with clients to understand the nature of their operations and specific business needs, reflecting this throughout the deal process Presenting client businesses for sale or investment in meetings with potential purchasers / investors Helping to project manage the process, involving direct discussion with other professionals including lawyers, due diligence and commercial teams, banks and investors to ensure deals are closed. Using strong Excel and Financial Modelling skills to analyse and prepare future forecast financial information and create business plans. Dealing with client queries on current open transactions To be considered for the Corporate Finance Associate role you should be ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified, ideally in either an Industry finance role or an Accountancy Practice/Auditing firm, looking for a first move into Corporate Finance. You should have a strong business and entrepreneurial mindset, used to managing conflicting priorities, enjoy business development & building client relationships and be happy travelling to client sites. Mentored by a team of experienced Corporate Finance professionals, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of deals in a small yet growing team. The role will enable you to take part in deal structuring, preparation of financial models and the creation of business plans, with a high degree of responsibility and autonomy from the start. On offer is a base salary up to £50,000 + benefits (OTE of £80,000 in your second/third year, no upper limit on potential earnings). To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Midlands) Office by telephone or via email at com For other opportunities in Finance & Accounting or Public Practice within the Thames Valley, London & Midlands please visit our website. McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act.

The Prime Minister called for reform of the British state, seeking to go further and faster on renewal, and to ensure a more active government. To support these aims, the government established the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) as its centre of infrastructure expertise, harnessing the policy and strategy insight of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the delivery specialism of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and bringing them together to create a new, stronger and more powerful organisation within HM Treasury capable of delivering these goals. NISTA has six objectives: Overseeing the government's 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy Identifying and coordinating infrastructure needs Unblocking barriers and streamlining delivery of the government's major projects Setting standards and improving the government's project delivery capabilities Providing effective assurance for the government's priority projects Leading expertise on private finance The Market and Sector Engagement function is currently being shaped through a consultative design process to determine NISTAs final operating model which is on track to complete by the summer with implementation thereafter. The function will work closely across NISTA (systems strategy; delivery and portfolio function and project finance) and in partnership with spending teams, and the Economic Growth Unit (EGU) in HMT, in order to anchor sector engagement and project delivery support in fiscal frameworks, spend controls and approvals processes The role holder is expected to manage multiple teams and workstreams and at this stage in the design process we expect between 15-25 members of staff -market and sector engagement, pipeline and publications, regulatory reform teams-that together constitute a substantial part of the organisation's outputs. Final spans and layers will be confirmed through the current detailed organisation design and are expected to be in place by the time the role holder joins; the post will line manage several senior leaders and team managers and is ultimately accountable for the performance of a large cadre of professional staff delivering complex, cross government programmes. About the Role This is a senior leadership role requiring strong judgement, depth of understanding of the private sector, credibility with delivery leaders and investors, and the ability to operate across policy, regulation, commercial and finance interfaces. The Director for Market and Sector Engagement will play a critical role as NISTA goes through a period of transformation and will shape and lead NISTA's market-facing capability to help make UK infrastructure investable and deliverable by: delivering an investor-ready dynamic Infrastructure Pipeline (grounded in credible project data and delivery plans); coordinating engagement with departments, regulators, investors and industry, partnering with Government Commercial Function; amplifying the United Kingdom's (UK) international offer in boosting UK growth by learning from international experience and financing structures; supporting reforms that improve the delivery environment (including in regulated sectors); and helping convert projects from investment proposition to commercial deal and then to contract so that schemes reach market and delivery at pace. They will build trust and credibility with Ministers, as well as senior leaders across government and the private sector, and lead expert teams in line with NISTA's ways of working-coherent, confident, committed and collaborative-creating an inclusive culture where people are supported to thrive and deliver at pace. The postholder will be a member of NISTA's Senior Leadership Team and HMT's senior leaders' group, contributing to corporate leadership and organisational transformation and will need to operate flexibly in a dynamic environment. The role will evolve over time in response to ministerial and organisational priorities and the postholder will be expected to adapt their focus and ways of working accordingly, taking on additional responsibilities across NISTA/HM Treasury as required. Key Responsibilities: Providing visible, strategic leadership that champions NISTA, sets a clear direction and embeds a culture of openness, innovation, and accountability within your team and throughout the organisation. Delivering an investable dynamic Infrastructure Pipeline which requires effective coordinated engagement with departments, investors, industry and the supply chain to maintain a relevant, up-to-date picture of future demand that leads to improved outcomes for UK Infrastructure; Partnering with the Government Commercial Function to deliver improved commercial outcomes across the GMPP portfolio; alongside NISTA's delivery and portfolio teams. Boosting private investment in infrastructure by collaborating with departments, regulators and investors to create an investor-friendly, growth-oriented framework (including with the Public Finance Institutions group and supporting delivery of Lower Thames Crossing and Euston financing structures), drawing on expertise from across Treasury and working alongside NISTA's Project Finance directorate. Modernising cross-sector economic regulation by working with regulated sectors, regulators and departments to identify and address barriers to investability and delivery in partnership with policy and delivery teams across NISTA and wider Treasury. Leading NISTA's international work to promote UK infrastructure and helping to increase private investment. Person Specification While in post, the successful candidate will be expected to perform well across the full range of Senior Civil Service behaviours set out in the Success Profile framework and demonstrate commitment to Civil Service values. The essential criteria for the purpose of selection are: Experience of operating and influencing at C-Suite/ Ministerial/ Cabinet level in both the private and public sectors with track record of securing confidence of senior colleagues and stakeholders across a wide network. Leading market facing functions or complex programmes in major infrastructure projects, with strong client side skills and delivery credibility. Mobilising private investment into infrastructure through contemporary approaches and capital markets engagement; strong financial acumen and value for money focus Experience of delivering high quality outcomes across the project lifecycle, with a combination of project delivery, commercial, procurement and project finance experience. Experience of building effective internal and external partnerships across organisational boundaries in a complex and large organisation to deliver through and with others to achieve challenging or new outcomes. The following is desirable: Experience of working at a senior level in different sectors with strong commercial acumen. For more information on the role and how to apply, please review the full job description on Civil Service Jobs by following the "apply" link. Benefits of working with us include: 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant) Flexible working patterns (job-share, condensed hours) A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 28% Generous parental leave packages Onsite restaurant and coffee bar. The London office also offers a gym, showers and prayer room Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme, season ticket advances and payroll giving Access to a retail discounts and cashback site A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help meet the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity At HM Treasury we have an exceptionally broad remit; our work touches every citizen of the country. So, it's important our employees come from the widest possible range of backgrounds, bringing us the widest possible range of perspectives and ways of thinking. We are committed to ensuring that all staff are able to realise their potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Your new company I am working with a global payments provider with aggressive expansion plans, recruiting a Finance Analyst. With a presence in 8+ countries, this business is growing rapidly and is a key player in their sector. Your new role As a Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for the below but not limited to these duties: Management Accounts Business partnering Budgeting & forecasting KPI analysis / reporting Acquisition accounting ARR / NRR / MRR Financial modelling Business Analysis What you'll need to succeed Prior commercial experience in a related sector Financial modelling experience Ability to interact with non-finance units Knowledge of SQL preferable Motivated What you'll get in return This is a great opportunity for an industry-qualified commercial Accountant to join a high-performing and growing business. The role is not a typical accounting position as you will also be involved with project work, including system migrations and supporting the implementation process. The company offers a competitive development programme to help you achieve your goals and a great platform to advance your analytical skill sets. £65-75,000 + competitive bonus us up to 15% + benefits What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Nicolette now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Senior Consultant/Manager - Restructuring Analyst to join a highly respected consultancy firm that is expanding its European team to meet growing demand. This is a fantastic time to join a business experiencing significant growth, where you'll work on large, complex Pan-European restructuring deals alongside a talented and collaborative team. The firm offers a fast-paced, high-performing environment that genuinely values work-life balance, and is looking for proactive, high-energy professionals who want to make an impact and grow with the organisation. We're keen to speak with candidates who have: ACA / CA qualification with 1-2 years' experience Strong grounding in corporate finance/Debt Advisory/Restructuring and valuation methodologies Experience with financial & commercial analysis Strong Financial modelling skills essential An understanding of distressed situations / restructuring A collaborative, proactive mindset European language skills (helpful but not essential) 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.

My global law firm client is looking for a Senior Pricing Manager to help lead their Pricing & Commercial finance function. This is a high-impact, partner-facing leadership role responsible for driving pricing strategy, commercial performance and margin optimisation across the firm's most significant client relationships. As the Senior Pricing Manager, you will lead a team of pricing experts to elevate pricing capabilities across the function and will directly support senior stakeholders on complex commercial decisions. Alongside managing a portfolio of key client accounts, you'll help shape the next phase of the organisation's pricing maturity, strengthening advisory capability, refining operational processes, and leveraging data, tooling and technology to enhance commercial outcomes. Working in close partnership with the Head of Pricing, you'll be part of a high-profile, commercially influential team working on some of the organisation's most important client relationships. This role offers the opportunity to shape pricing strategy, lead a talented team, and drive firmwide commercial impact within a supportive and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing pricing team. Set standards, manage resourcing and ensure delivery across a growing global client portfolio. Coach team members to evolve from pricing analysts to trusted commercial advisors. Advise senior stakeholders on major client accounts, including complex panel arrangements and commercial negotiations. Model best practice commercial advisory to drive margin improvement and strengthen pricing discipline. Refine and optimise the operating model to improve quality, consistency and efficiency. Identify opportunities to enhance systems, processes and tooling through data and technology. Contribute to firmwide pricing strategy, governance and continuous improvement initiatives. Play an active leadership role within the broader Pricing & Commercial function. Influence commercial decisions at senior levels and collaborate across teams to maximise realisation and margin. About You Significant experience as a commercial adviser at Partner/C-suite level , with strong communication and influencing skills. A proven track record in pricing and commercial strategy , ideally within legal or professional services. Strong commercial acumen and the confidence to challenge constructively when advising the business. A collaborative, approachable and inclusive leadership style. The ability to unite people, build trust and set a clear direction. A mindset oriented toward optimisation, innovation and strategic change. Experience coaching and developing teams, with a genuine interest in helping others grow. Benefits: 60% office-based hybrid working plan Private Medical Insurance Free on-site fitness centre: gym, classes (yoga, spin, pilates) Generous firm-matching pension scheme Life Assurance Group Income Protection Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days + bank holidays, rising with service Annual holiday trading (buy or sell days) If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

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.

This is a predominantly Management Accountant-led role with growing FP&A responsibility, focused on stabilising numbers, fixing data, and improving processes in an evolving business. The role suits a pragmatic, resilient accountant with corporate experience who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and helping shape the journey toward true business partnering. Client Details The client is a large, established retail organisation undergoing a period of transformation, with a strong appetite to improve the quality of its financial insight, systems and processes. While the business has scale and complexity, parts of the finance function remain under developed, creating a hands-on, problem-solving environment rather than a polished corporate setup. This is a business on a clear improvement journey, investing in people who can bring structure, pragmatism and resilience. They value individuals who can work with imperfect data, roll up their sleeves, and help move the function toward stronger decision support and commercial partnering over time. Description Produce and interpret organisational KPIs, delivering clear monthly and quarterly performance insight. Track weekly sales and margin performance, identifying trends, variances, and commercial impacts. Own monthly cost centre reporting, providing meaningful commentary to strengthen cost control and accountability. Compile monthly management accounts and senior-level analysis to support informed decision-making. Create detailed quarterly reporting packs to enable strategic review and performance assessment. Review payroll and people-related costs to inform forecasting and workforce planning. Evaluate capital investment proposals and perform post-investment review analysis. Conduct competitor and market analysis to inform pricing, positioning, and commercial strategy. Support the statutory accounts process, including audit schedules and coordination with external auditors. Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and cross-business projects, embedding Finance within wider business initiatives. Profile A strong background in accounting or finance, ideally within the retail/ FMCG industry. Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work. The ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate across departments. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. A proactive attitude towards improving financial processes and systems. Job Offer A competitive salary up to £60,000 Company discount 5 days in the office with flexible start/ finish times A permanent role within a reputable company in the retail industry Opportunities for professional development and growth

Cognizant Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Role Overview The London Market Business Analyst will be a part of Cognizant's Insurance practice, with a specific focus on London Market transformation. As a part of this role, he/she brings deep P&C expertise with a focus on Speciality Insurance, having in-depth understanding of London Market business processes, strong client advisory skills, and the ability to shape and deliver strategic consulting engagements. The role combines thought leadership, and hands on client delivery. Key Responsibilities Domain Leadership & Thought Leadership Serve as the primary subject matter expert for London Market across the practice. Advise on London Market specific practices, including Lloyd's Syndicate operations, Delegated Authority, Open Market, and Reinsurance. Having an extensive knowledge of Coverholders and MGA business. Develop and articulate Cognizant's point of view on industry trends, regulatory changes, digital transformation, and operational modernisation. Create thought leadership assets (whitepapers, frameworks, maturity models, solution accelerators). Consulting Delivery & Advisory Support strategic consulting engagements such as: Platform modernisation and migration Product simplification and rationalisation Customer journey redesign Regulatory and compliance transformation Operational excellence and automation Required Experience & Skills Domain Expertise Strong experience in Commercial and Speciality Insurance with a focus on London Market, ideally across multiple areas such as policy administration, claims, underwriting, actuarial processes, distribution, or customer service. Good understanding of UK and EU regulatory landscape. Understanding of the interaction between brokers, Lloyd's syndicates, and company markets. Have an in depth understanding of risk placement, pricing of various risk classes written through Lloyds. Understand the Lloyds Application landscape and understand the SaaS apps that are used by Brokers, MGAs and Carriers to drive Lloyds related business processes. Implementation experience of Underwriting Workbench Implementation will be a plus. Understanding of pricing related data models for Lloyds based risk classes viz. Property, Political Violence, Marine & Hull, Cargo etc. Exposure to SaaS based platforms used by brokers and carriers in supporting London Market related processes. Detailed knowledge of the London Market's modernization initiatives, including the adoption of AI driven initiatives, digital processing, Core Data Records (CDR), and ACORD standards. Consulting & Leadership Ability to lead complex transformation programmes and multi disciplinary teams. Strong executive presence and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic outcomes. Ability to support AI driven transformation programs from ideation to implementation of AI driven insurance use cases based on Lloyds based processes for brokers, carriers and MGAs. Business Development Experience supporting sales cycles, shaping proposals, and contributing to revenue growth. Ability to translate client challenges into structured consulting solutions. Other Skills Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skills. Comfortable working in a fast paced, growth oriented consulting environment. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across practice, delivery, and account teams. Contribution to Development of Practice Support practice management activities such as proposition or solution pertaining to London Market related processes. Development, community & communications, sales & operations management. Contribute to Insurance practice by thought provoking 'points of view'. Preferred Qualifications Degree in Business, Finance, Statistics or related field. Professional certifications (e.g., London Market related certifications, CII, PMI, PMP, Lean Six Sigma) are a plus. Experience working with global delivery models and offshore teams. Why Join Cognizant Opportunity to shape and grow a strategic portfolio in London Markets within a global consulting organisation. Work with leading insurers on high impact transformation programmes. Access to Cognizant's global ecosystem of technology, digital, and industry experts. A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Location London, UK.

Commercial Finance Business Partner (12 month FTC) Job Description Hybrid Working Working for a highly respected, global law firm in their Newcastle Office The Role: The role provides the opportunity to support the evolution of finance business partnering through commercially driven finance support to Business Services functions. The role will support Business Services leadership: providing financial guidance, analysis, and advice to support Marketing & Business Development, General Counsel & Risk, Finance and Transformation. Key responsibilities include collaborating with budget holders on planning, analysing financial performance, monthly reporting and translating financial data into actionable insights to help drive decision-making, efficiency, and ultimately profitability. The role requires strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor. Reporting to Senior Finance Business Partner - Business Services the role sits in a small team of four (Senior Finance Business Partner, Finance Business Partner - IT, and Finance Analyst), within the large Newcastle Finance function. The Role Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Collaboration with leadership to understand their goals, challenges, and opportunities. To be a trusted advisor a key requirement is to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and effectively communicate financial information and insights to non-financial stakeholders Developing and improving monthly management reporting for the monitoring of performance against budget, including formal monthly reviews with the applicable Budget Holders. Key reporting objectives include timely information, as well as more insightful analysis and commentary. Working with the Budget Holders to drive accountability for delivering budgets, managing costs to ensure value for money and to identify any remedial actions to support budget and forecast delivery. Supporting the applicable Budget Holders in the development of business cases and other finance information that improve service delivery and/or cost efficiencies. In doing so provide the finance "sign off" on financials presented as part of the business case Providing ad hoc support and analysis to the Budget Holders ( who are senior leadership ) and Senior Finance team members as part of informal forecasting during the year Establishing and maintaining robust financial procedures that support financial control objectives. Help drive commercial performance, identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies for the functions supported. Driving commercial performance , identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies for the functions supported. Support the formal annual budget process for Business Services ( the budget year is to 31 December with budgeting between September - November of the current year) . In doing so the role will be responsible for: Coordinating a forecast for the current year which forms the baseline against which the budget will be assessed. Coordinating inputs and budget assumptions from UK and EMEA teams in line with the budget timetable and instructions. Providing challenge and rigour in the development of annual budgets. Management of the budget in the financial planning and reporting system Preparing budget presentation templates and budget presentations, as well as supporting Budget Holders presenting budgets Skills and Experience Experience for the role: Previously held a finance business partnering role in large international organisation (essential), must know what good finance business partnering looks like (essential) Proven track record of managing to deadlines and delivering commercially driven financial insights (essential) The individual should: Enjoy working independently, taking full ownership of deliverables by "mucking in" when needed Be self-motivated and self-disciplined, passionate about meeting deadlines and providing commercial insight Have excellent communication and influencing skills Be a good problem solver, methodical in approach and an "eye for detail"