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Principal Consultant - MOD, Defence, Government, Nuclear Location - Winchester, Hampshire / Hybrid role Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 plus bonus, medical, life insurance The Opportunity Our client is looking for a positive and enthusiastic Principal Consultant with demonstrable experience in developing Cat A 5-case model Business Cases within UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Government (Navy, Submarine, Army). This role combines a sound knowledge of consultancy delivery with strategic business case leadership, focussing on the strategic case and economic case, optioneering, evidence and approvals. It is an excellent opportunity to become a key member of a small, agile, and growing consultancy working at the heart of Defence transformation. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills , strong stakeholder engagement skills and able to build collaborative relationships You will work in a dynamic team with consultants, analysts and senior MOD stakeholders across a range of complex transformation programmes. This role will initially support Defence clients, delivering robust, evidence-based Business Cases that secure investment and enable successful delivery. Skills & Experience required for role of Principal Consultant: We believe skills and experience of the following will enable you to excel in this role: Extensive experience developing MOD Business Cases (SOC, OBC, FBC) for complex programmes, platforms, digital, data, or capability investments. Collaborative working with MOD finance, commercial, and assurance teams. Strong knowledge of HM Treasury Green Book, JSP 655 and Defence approvals processes. Proven ability to build compelling strategic, economic, commercial, financial, and management cases supported by robust evidence and analysis. Experience eliciting requirements, defining business processes, and developing target operating models in complex Defence environments. Knowledge of data analysis, benefits realisation, and performance measurement to underpin investment decisions. Requirements management. Capability Management. Experience leading senior client interactions and establishing trusted-advisor relationships on both short- and long-term engagements. Strong delivery leadership skills, including managing multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence at all levels. A positive, flexible, and collaborative approach, with a preference for building and working as part of high-performing teams. The ability to engage and enthuse personnel, and provide effective support and challenge, across all areas and at all levels within client organisations. Recent UK Defence Security Clearance (SC or DV) would be benefical. Qualifications- Degree, MBA or equiv experience , Project Management qualifications e.g. APMP useful. The Principal Consultants role will include: Leading the development of high-value MOD Business Cases, including Strategic Outline Case (SOC), Outline Business Case (OBC), and Full Business Case (FBC), in line with HM Treasury Green Book and MOD approvals processes. Shaping investment strategies, options analysis, affordability models, investment appraisals, benefits cases, and value-for-money arguments to secure senior and investment approval. Working directly with MOD and Defence stakeholders as a lead business analyst and trusted advisor to help stakeholders agree the best option / strategy. Defining and analysing complex business problems, operating models, and capability gaps within Defence environments. Providing leadership, and leading teams across solution architecture and delivery oversight to ensure Business Cases are credible, deliverable, and benefits-led. Contributing to developing the company's business case and analysis capabilities. Developing and managing senior client relationships, including SROs, programme directors, and commercial, finance, and assurance stakeholders. Building and managing relationships with delivery partners and specialist associates. A competitive package will be offered, based on your experience. This is a hybrid role, you will be required to travel to client sites mainly across the Southeast, Southwest, London, occasional trips to other parts of the UK and Scotland.The role is a mix of client sites, office and home working. Principal Consultant - MOD, Defence, Government, Nuclear

Our client offer professional business and office relocation services in London and the South-East, delivering bespoke solutions with minimal disruption to your business. As organisations respond to estate pressure, hybrid working, changing occupancy patterns, underused assets, cost optimisation demands and increasing expectations around sustainability, many are looking for better visibility, better choices and better outcomes across their workplace environments. We are looking for a solution-led sales professional to take this proposition to market and help shape it as it evolves. This is not a transactional sales role, nor is it simply selling a fixed service line. The right person will be able to open senior conversations, understand complex client challenges, identify where Harrow Green can create value, and help turn a developing proposition into a scalable commercial opportunity. Reporting To: Sales Director Location: Grays, Essex with Nationwide Travel Benefits £75,000 Salary £40,000 OTE £3500 Car Allowance Employee Assistance Programme (Sparks) - EAP (supports our employees' wellbeing on many issues both in and out of work) Health & Fitness Discount Vouchers - Sparks Cycle to Work Scheme Free Staff Parking 25 days holiday Dress Down Fridays - smart casual Staff Referral Scheme Eye care vouchers Pension contributions after 3 months service Life insurance Electric car salary sacrifice scheme Key responsibilities You will identify and win new business across corporate occupiers, landlords, public sector organisations, universities, healthcare, life sciences, professional services and other organisations managing complex workplace estates. You will sell consultatively to multiple stakeholders, including Facilities, Workplace, Real Estate, Procurement, Sustainability, Finance, HR and senior leadership teams. The role will involve uncovering client needs around estate optimisation, space utilisation, hybrid working, underused assets, asset visibility, cost reduction, workplace change, carbon reduction, furniture reuse and end-of-life asset decisions. You will build a qualified pipeline, lead discovery meetings, create tailored proposals, coordinate with internal workplace, operational and sustainability specialists, and progress opportunities from first conversation through to close. You will also help shape opportunities as they emerge, working with clients and colleagues to identify new use cases, commercial models and areas of value within the Future Workspaces proposition. As the offer develops, you will play an important role in feeding market insight back into the business and helping refine how Harrow Green positions, packages and delivers the service. You will work closely with Harrow Green's wider relocation, project management, storage, IT move and sustainability teams to identify cross-sell opportunities from the existing client base. Harrow Green already positions itself as an end-to-end commercial relocation and workplace partner, with national reach and specialist services across office, laboratory, heritage, IT, storage and workplace consultancy. What we are looking for The successful candidate will be a proven B2B solution salesperson with experience selling a service, consultancy, technology-enabled solution or complex operational proposition. You do not need to come from the removals, furniture or workplace industry, but you must be able to understand client problems quickly and translate them into clear commercial, operational and sustainability outcomes. You will be confident selling into senior stakeholders, comfortable with longer and more consultative sales cycles, and able to create demand for a proposition that may be new to some clients. You will be commercially sharp, credible, resilient and capable of building trust with both clients and internal delivery teams. You must also be comfortable working with an evolving offer. This is a developing proposition with significant potential, and the successful candidate will help shape how opportunities are identified, framed and converted. You will be able to sell what exists today while also spotting where the proposition can go next. Ideal experience Experience in any of the following would be valuable: workplace, facilities management, real estate, sustainability, SaaS or data-led platforms, consultancy, professional services, managed services, circular economy, furniture, design and build, relocation, logistics or business transformation. More important than sector background is the ability to sell solutions that combine people, data, assets, operations and measurable business value. Success in this role looks like Success will be measured by new revenue, qualified pipeline growth, conversion rate, strategic account development, cross-selling into their clients, and the ability to position their offering as a credible, differentiated solution for organisations seeking to optimise estates, improve asset visibility, reduce cost, support workplace change, recover value from assets, reduce waste and meet sustainability goals. The successful person will help the company to open more senior, commercially focused conversations around workplace and estate challenges, while positioning sustainability as part of a wider value story that includes operational efficiency, cost optimisation, risk reduction, asset recovery and long-term workplace resilience.

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join a leading international organisation operating across multiple European markets.Reporting directly to the Divisional CEO, with a close connection to Group Finance, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the financial strategy of a sizeable and complex business. This is a highly visible leadership position, combining strategic influence with operational delivery across multiple regions. You'll lead a finance function of approximately 25 people through a team of 4-5 direct reports, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance, support growth initiatives and help steer the business through its next phase of development. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing finance team within a complex matrix environment. Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to influence business strategy and decision-making. Deliver robust financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance management processes. Provide commercial challenge and insight to improve profitability, project performance and operational efficiency. Drive continuous improvement, process optimisation and finance transformation initiatives. Ensure strong governance, risk management and regulatory compliance. Support investment decisions, growth opportunities and wider strategic projects. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating financial information into clear business actions. About You Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Finance leadership experience within a professional services, consultancy, engineering, construction, housebuilding or wider built environment business. Experience leading sizeable finance teams within a matrix structure. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders. Experience operating across multiple business units, regions or countries. Highly desirable: International or multi-region leadership experience. Exposure to European operations. Track record of supporting growth, business transformation and organisational change. 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

Finance Director Leading Multi-site Events & Hospitality Organisation Gloucestershire (Hybrid) £130,000 to £150,000 plus car allowance, bonus and excellent benefits A commercially focused Finance Director opportunity within one of the UK's most recognised customer-facing organisations. An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join the senior leadership team of a nationally recognised organisation operating a portfolio of prestigious venues. This is a high-impact commercial leadership role where you'll influence strategic decisions, drive financial performance and support significant investment across a complex, multi-site business. Joining during a period of transformation, you'll play a key role in building a more commercially focused finance function that partners closely with operational leaders to improve performance, challenge thinking and support future growth. The Role As a key member of the senior leadership team, you'll provide commercial insight, strategic challenge and financial leadership across a portfolio of high-profile operations. Responsibilities include: Leading budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning. Providing commercial insight and constructive challenge to senior operational leaders. Partnering with commercial teams to improve trading performance across multiple revenue streams. Building robust business cases to support significant capital investment. Delivering insightful financial reporting, forecasting and KPI analysis. Leading and developing a high-performing finance team through a period of organisational change. Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, governance and business partnering. Supporting strategic decision making as a trusted adviser to the leadership team. About You We're looking for a commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys operating close to the business and influencing results. You'll ideally have: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification. Experience operating as a Finance Director, Divisional Finance Director or senior commercial finance leader. A background within retail, hospitality, leisure, consumer, venues, travel or another customer-facing multi-site environment. Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience within a trading business. The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders constructively and influence strategic decisions. Experience leading finance teams through change and transformation. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility quickly across a diverse stakeholder group. An interest in customer experience, hospitality, live events or destination businesses would be advantageous. The Package £130,000 to £150,000 basic salary. Car allowance. 20%+ annual bonus. Excellent pension. Healthcare benefits. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Hybrid working, typically 3/4 days on-site. Excellent long-term career opportunities within a nationally recognised organisation. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce, Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production, Finance, HR, Marketing, Sales, Store Support and Store Management recruitment. Our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. BH36972

Senior Finance Manager Suzy Lamplugh Trust Location: Hybrid (40% office-based London Vauxhall) Hours: Full-time (35 hours) Term: Permanent Salary: £42,654 Start ASAP As the Suzy Lamplugh Trust approaches its 40th anniversary year, we are entering an exciting period of growth, development and transformation. We are looking for an experienced, proactive and commercially aware Senior Finance Manager to strengthen our finance function and help support the next phase of the organisation s journey. About the role This is a pivotal role within the Trust. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide high-quality management information and financial oversight that supports informed decision-making across the organisation. We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance operations of the Trust and play a central role in the production of high-quality management information that supports strategic and operational decision-making. The Trust operates across both charitable and commercial income streams, including consultancy and training services, therefore experience across both charity finance and corporate/commercial finance environments is highly desirable. This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, whilst improving systems and processes that support both, charity-funded and commercial activity. The Senior Finance Manager will lead the operational management of the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, effective reporting and efficient day-to-day financial operations across the organisation. Reporting to the Director of Finance, HR and Governance, the role has significant responsibility for: Management accounts and reporting Budgeting and forecasting Cashflow oversight Audit and compliance Payroll oversight Financial controls and process improvement Commercial and operational financial analysis Management of the finance team Additional information This is not a senior leadership role and the successful candidate will report to the Director of Finance, HR and Governance. This role is hybrid; however, full-time attendance at our London office will be required during the first three months to support induction and integration into the organisation.

Fractional Finance Director (Part-Time) 2-3 days per week Primarily on-site in CrawleyDay Rate: £1,000 - £1,500 (depending on experience) About the Business The business specialises in premium, bespoke internal door systems for high-end residential and commercial projects. Working with architects, contractors and interior designers, it combines design-led thinking with technical expertise to deliver tailored solutions-from concealed and sliding doors to steel and pivot systems. It takes a consultative, high-quality approach, offering detailed technical support at every stage and delivering a premium experience for its clients. As a growing and evolving organisation, the business is entering a new phase of organisational development and is looking to strengthen its financial leadership. The Opportunity The business is seeking an experienced Fractional Finance Director to support on a 2-3 days per week basis. This role is critical as the business continues to grow and evolve. You will provide strategic financial oversight, strengthen internal processes, and ensure the finance function is robust, scalable, and aligned to the company's ambitions. Given the nature of the business, this role would particularly suit an FD with experience in a project-based environment, ideally within construction, manufacturing, or a similar sector, where an understanding of project accounting, job costing, and margin control is essential. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and senior leadership team Oversee financial planning/modelling, forecasting, and budgeting processes particularly as this business is project based taking products to market and margins Improve and embed financial controls, governance, and reporting accuracy Review and enhance finance systems, processes, and efficiencies Support organisational change and growth initiatives, ensuring financial discipline Develop and mentor the finance team, ensuring appropriate structure, capability, and resourcing Deliver insightful MI and KPI reporting, particularly around project performance and profitability Manage cashflow, working capital, and risk effectively Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, taking the lead in negotiations where appropriate Partner with stakeholders across the business to drive commercial performance and project outcomes, reporting on all cost centres tracking Requirements Proven experience as a Finance Director or CFO, ideally in an SME or scaling business Strong experience in a project-based business, with a clear understanding of project accounting and financial control Background in construction, manufacturing, or a related environment would be highly advantageous Experience in fractional, part-time, or advisory FD roles preferred Demonstrable track record in process improvement and financial transformation Commercially astute, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders Experience supporting growing or changing organisations Team player with ability to be agile in a small business with high energy Hands-on approach, comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Benefits Be part of an ambitious, design-led business with strong market positioning Play a key role in shaping the next phase of growth and organisational development Work with a collaborative and forward-thinking team Flexible, fractional engagement with genuine impact Competitive day rate of £1,000 - £1,500, reflecting the importance of the role 2-3 days per week (flexible) Fractional / consultancy basis Primarily on-site in Crawley, with limited flexibility for remote working where appropriate

Principal Consultant - MOD, Defence, Government, Nuclear Location - Winchester, Hampshire / Hybrid role Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 plus bonus, medical, life insurance The Opportunity Our client is looking for a positive and enthusiastic Principal Consultant with demonstrable experience in developing Cat A 5-case model Business Cases within UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Government (Navy, Submarine, Army). This role combines a sound knowledge of consultancy delivery with strategic business case leadership, focussing on the strategic case and economic case, optioneering, evidence and approvals. It is an excellent opportunity to become a key member of a small, agile, and growing consultancy working at the heart of Defence transformation. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills , strong stakeholder engagement skills and able to build collaborative relationships You will work in a dynamic team with consultants, analysts and senior MOD stakeholders across a range of complex transformation programmes. This role will initially support Defence clients, delivering robust, evidence-based Business Cases that secure investment and enable successful delivery. Skills & Experience required for role of Principal Consultant: We believe skills and experience of the following will enable you to excel in this role: Extensive experience developing MOD Business Cases (SOC, OBC, FBC) for complex programmes, platforms, digital, data, or capability investments. Collaborative working with MOD finance, commercial, and assurance teams. Strong knowledge of HM Treasury Green Book, JSP 655 and Defence approvals processes. Proven ability to build compelling strategic, economic, commercial, financial, and management cases supported by robust evidence and analysis. Experience eliciting requirements, defining business processes, and developing target operating models in complex Defence environments. Knowledge of data analysis, benefits realisation, and performance measurement to underpin investment decisions. Requirements management. Capability Management. Experience leading senior client interactions and establishing trusted-advisor relationships on both short- and long-term engagements. Strong delivery leadership skills, including managing multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence at all levels. A positive, flexible, and collaborative approach, with a preference for building and working as part of high-performing teams. The ability to engage and enthuse personnel, and provide effective support and challenge, across all areas and at all levels within client organisations. Recent UK Defence Security Clearance (SC or DV) would be benefical. Qualifications- Degree, MBA or equiv experience , Project Management qualifications e.g. APMP useful. The Principal Consultants role will include: Leading the development of high-value MOD Business Cases, including Strategic Outline Case (SOC), Outline Business Case (OBC), and Full Business Case (FBC), in line with HM Treasury Green Book and MOD approvals processes. Shaping investment strategies, options analysis, affordability models, investment appraisals, benefits cases, and value-for-money arguments to secure senior and investment approval. Working directly with MOD and Defence stakeholders as a lead business analyst and trusted advisor to help stakeholders agree the best option / strategy. Defining and analysing complex business problems, operating models, and capability gaps within Defence environments. Providing leadership, and leading teams across solution architecture and delivery oversight to ensure Business Cases are credible, deliverable, and benefits-led. Contributing to developing the company's business case and analysis capabilities. Developing and managing senior client relationships, including SROs, programme directors, and commercial, finance, and assurance stakeholders. Building and managing relationships with delivery partners and specialist associates. A competitive package will be offered, based on your experience. This is a hybrid role, you will be required to travel to client sites mainly across the Southeast, Southwest, London, occasional trips to other parts of the UK and Scotland.The role is a mix of client sites, office and home working. Principal Consultant - MOD, Defence, Government, Nuclear

About Action Tutoring At Action Tutoring, we believe every child should be given the opportunity to succeed in school. But in the UK today, young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are less likely to achieve the grades they need to progress in life. This isn't because they are any less able; they have less access to the tools to help them reach their potential. We don't think this is fair. We know tutoring is an effective way of improving academic attainment and so we harness the power of volunteer tutors to bridge the gap and ensure this help can be accessed by every pupil who needs it, not just those who can afford it. We specifically help pupils facing socio-economic disadvantage and who are at risk of leaving primary or secondary school without reaching national standards in their exams. We work in partnership with schools in different cities and regions across the UK, delivering weekly tutoring in English or maths to those pupils who need it most. About the opportunity The Director of Finance and Operations works closely with the CEO to build the organisation, operations and systems to enable us to scale and respond to emerging opportunities. A critical strategic role, they are a hands-on financial leader that brings strategic insight and challenge. Passionate about our mission, they lead a small team and use their experience and expertise to make our strategy a practical reality. Closing date: Sunday, 17th May 2026 Interviews : Thursday, 28th and Friday, 29th May 2026, in our London office. There will be a second round of interviews. Start date: Ideal start date is asap. However, we re happy to wait for the ideal candidate. Contract and hours: Permanent. Full time. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours. Place of work: Hybrid/flexible. This role requires 6 days a month in our London Office, Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH. Duties and responsibilities Finance Lead financial strategy and long-term planning to support the development of the organisation, as well as holding overall responsibility for finance processes and controls. Operations Drive continuous improvement of operations to increase productivity, quality of delivery and value for money. With the operations team, provide oversight of all operational matters to ensure compliance and the smooth running of the organisation. HR and team development Action Tutoring has a Head of People & Culture who oversees day-to-day HR operations. However, with a permanent staff team of around 60, this role holds strategic responsibility for talent development and HR processes. This includes training and development strategy, effective diversity and inclusion policies and regular reviews of performance and reward systems. Senior Leadership As one of the four members of the Senior Leadership Team of Action Tutoring, you will contribute to leadership decision-making, representing your own areas of expertise but also advocating for the best strategic options for the charity as a whole. Legal compliance, risk management and governance This role ensures legal compliance of the organisation. Line management Overseeing a small team, this role has direct line management responsibility for the Head of People & Culture, the Operations Manager, and the Senior Finance Officer. You will also, with support from your team, manage relationships with external support agencies, including the outsourced management accountant, IT support company, and HR and employment law consultancy. This role also plays a key part in a number of internal working groups, including leading the Digital Systems working group and serving as a member of both the Sustainability and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion working groups. A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to the BreatheHR advert. Person specification Qualifications criteria: The right to work in the UK. We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others: Deep finance and operations experience as well as a track record of strategy development. You will have significant experience overseeing finances and managing budgets and be able to demonstrate a high level of understanding of financial management and forecasting within a fundraising setting. Familiarity with charity accounting and SORP will be essential. Someone with the ability to see the big picture and lead long-term strategy while being able to zoom into the detail and set high-expectations for the team and wider organisation. An excellent eye for detail and an experienced project manager who relishes delivering long-term projects through to completion, you will be a self-starter with a strong ability to take initiative to drive change. An ability to identify areas for organisational development and growth. You are someone who leads change and development. Alert to reputational risk, proactively preventing errors. An established track record in delivering results in a growing environment at the management level. Experience with a range of business functions and systems, including budgeting, finance, legal, IT and human resources or a willingness to build expertise in these areas. Understanding of developing policies and procedures; experience in good governance practices, including: Familiarity with routine HR legislation and processes. A good understanding of GDPR compliance and processes. Familiarity with reporting at Trustee level (or equivalent). Excellent team leadership skills. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. A commitment to the mission and values of Action Tutoring. A commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. Always aiming to help more pupils and have a bigger impact, we continually seek ways to improve tasks, processes and culture. You will likely be more successful in this role if you have: Additional formal qualifications relevant to the role (e.g. qualified accountant, MBA, CIPD Level 7). Experience or knowledge of safeguarding procedures. Digital transformation project management. Experience in the charity sector or the education sector, particularly in charity legislation and accounting. Experience in monitoring and evaluation processes and/or school data. Experience in improving systems and processes.