Methods Business and Digital Technology
Ledbury, Herefordshire
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Methods is currently looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Azure Stack Hub environment, as well as the physical networking and cabling that underpins our data centers. You will work closely with cloud architects and system administrators to ensure seamless integration and performance across both cloud and on-premise systems. Key Responsibilities: Azure & Cloud Management: Deploy, configure, and manage Azure and Azure Stack Hub resources, integrating services such as Entra Governance. Networking & Physical Infrastructure: Set up and manage on-premise networking equipment, including rack and stack operations, cabling, and server configurations. Hardware & Systems Administration: Maintain and troubleshoot hardware systems (eg, Dell Servers) and software environments running Windows Server 2019+, Active Directory, and Group Policy. Linux & Virtualisation Expertise: Support Linux-based systems (Rocky Linux preferred) and leverage virtualisation platforms like Hyper-V and Kubernetes to optimise infrastructure. Documentation & Compliance: Develop and maintain detailed documentation for IT systems, ensuring compliance with security policies and standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with architects and engineers to resolve hardware, connectivity, and infrastructure issues. Technical Expertise: Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Azure, Azure Stack Hub, and hybrid cloud environments. Hardware Knowledge: Familiarity with Dell hardware and its configuration for enterprise systems. System Administration: Expertise in Windows Server 2019+, Active Directory, and Group Policy management. Networking Skills: Proven experience with on-premise networking, including server, switch, and cabling management. Linux Proficiency: Knowledge of Linux systems, with experience in Rocky Linux being a plus. Virtualisation & Containerisation: Competence with platforms like Hyper-V and Kubernetes to support infrastructure scalability. Certifications: Relevant certifications (eg, Azure Administrator Associate, Network+) are highly desirable. Clearance: Eligibility and the willingness for DV is essential. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect: Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience. Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society. Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership. A supportive and collaborative environment. Benefits: Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training. Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme. Flexible Working: Including home working and part time. Social: Office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes. Time Off: 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year. Volunteering: 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation. Pension: Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution. Discretionary Company Bonus: Based on company and individual performance. Life Assurance: Of 4 times base salary. Private Medical Insurance: Which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included). Worldwide Travel Insurance: Which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included). Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay. Travel: Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme. For a full list of benefits please visit our website ( ).
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Methods is currently looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Azure Stack Hub environment, as well as the physical networking and cabling that underpins our data centers. You will work closely with cloud architects and system administrators to ensure seamless integration and performance across both cloud and on-premise systems. Key Responsibilities: Azure & Cloud Management: Deploy, configure, and manage Azure and Azure Stack Hub resources, integrating services such as Entra Governance. Networking & Physical Infrastructure: Set up and manage on-premise networking equipment, including rack and stack operations, cabling, and server configurations. Hardware & Systems Administration: Maintain and troubleshoot hardware systems (eg, Dell Servers) and software environments running Windows Server 2019+, Active Directory, and Group Policy. Linux & Virtualisation Expertise: Support Linux-based systems (Rocky Linux preferred) and leverage virtualisation platforms like Hyper-V and Kubernetes to optimise infrastructure. Documentation & Compliance: Develop and maintain detailed documentation for IT systems, ensuring compliance with security policies and standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with architects and engineers to resolve hardware, connectivity, and infrastructure issues. Technical Expertise: Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Azure, Azure Stack Hub, and hybrid cloud environments. Hardware Knowledge: Familiarity with Dell hardware and its configuration for enterprise systems. System Administration: Expertise in Windows Server 2019+, Active Directory, and Group Policy management. Networking Skills: Proven experience with on-premise networking, including server, switch, and cabling management. Linux Proficiency: Knowledge of Linux systems, with experience in Rocky Linux being a plus. Virtualisation & Containerisation: Competence with platforms like Hyper-V and Kubernetes to support infrastructure scalability. Certifications: Relevant certifications (eg, Azure Administrator Associate, Network+) are highly desirable. Clearance: Eligibility and the willingness for DV is essential. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect: Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience. Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society. Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership. A supportive and collaborative environment. Benefits: Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training. Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme. Flexible Working: Including home working and part time. Social: Office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes. Time Off: 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year. Volunteering: 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation. Pension: Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution. Discretionary Company Bonus: Based on company and individual performance. Life Assurance: Of 4 times base salary. Private Medical Insurance: Which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included). Worldwide Travel Insurance: Which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included). Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay. Travel: Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme. For a full list of benefits please visit our website ( ).
About the Role Aztec West, Bristol, Hybrid, Minimum of 2 days a week in office, with occasional travel to other offices/sites when required. Are you a driven Commercial Manager seeking the next exciting step in your career? Do you bring expertise in commercial procedures and financial activities, paired with exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities? If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where each day brings fresh challenges and opportunities to excel. Opportunity As a Senior Commercial Manager within our Supply Chain Client team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness of our Commercial Assurance and Cost Verification Strategies. You'll be at the forefront of delivering key assurance activities and driving continuous improvement across the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Project. Working alongside the Senior Commercial Manager (Process and Governance), you'll help shape and manage clear, aligned processes and governance frameworks. Your work will ensure that our commercial procedures are robust, accessible, and support the success of the wider Supply Chain Directorate. Pay, benefits and culture Alongside a salary of Circa £80,000 per annum, depending on experience, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal. We're talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans . At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. Here, we do right by each other and everyone's welcome. We're on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We'd like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we support you to pursue a career that's unique to you. Because success is personal. What you'll be doing You'll lead the delivery of Commercial Assurance and Cost Verification strategies across the HPC Project, ensuring their ongoing effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement. Your role will involve managing internal and external resources, including consultants, to deliver assurance activities aligned with our procedures. You'll oversee the analysis of reports and data, sharing insights and lessons learned to drive action and improvement. Your work will help identify trends across programmes and ensure that corrective actions are implemented and monitored through to completion. In addition, you'll provide guidance to suppliers and commercial managers throughout the contract lifecycle, ensuring clarity and compliance. You may also support the development and communication of directorate processes, working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager (Process and Governance). Who you are You'll bring a strong background in commercial management, ideally with experience in NEC or FIDIC contracts within complex infrastructure or energy projects. You may hold a relevant accreditation such as MRICS, MICES, or MCIPS, and have a degree in Commercial Management or a related field. A proven track record in delivering assurance activities, with a structured and diligent approach to reviewing work and identifying issues. Your understanding of cost verification, contract performance, risk and change management, and regulatory frameworks equips you to make sound commercial decisions. You're a confident communicator and collaborator, able to distil complex information into actionable insights. Your ability to influence and guide stakeholders, including senior leaders, ensures that commercial practices are understood and embedded across the organisation. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a high-impact role as a Senior Commercial Manager, we'd love to hear from you. Additionally, you must meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which generally requires you to have been a UK resident for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Closing date for applications: 22nd July 2025 Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
About the Role Aztec West, Bristol, Hybrid, Minimum of 2 days a week in office, with occasional travel to other offices/sites when required. Are you a driven Commercial Manager seeking the next exciting step in your career? Do you bring expertise in commercial procedures and financial activities, paired with exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities? If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where each day brings fresh challenges and opportunities to excel. Opportunity As a Senior Commercial Manager within our Supply Chain Client team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness of our Commercial Assurance and Cost Verification Strategies. You'll be at the forefront of delivering key assurance activities and driving continuous improvement across the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Project. Working alongside the Senior Commercial Manager (Process and Governance), you'll help shape and manage clear, aligned processes and governance frameworks. Your work will ensure that our commercial procedures are robust, accessible, and support the success of the wider Supply Chain Directorate. Pay, benefits and culture Alongside a salary of Circa £80,000 per annum, depending on experience, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal. We're talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans . At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. Here, we do right by each other and everyone's welcome. We're on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We'd like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we support you to pursue a career that's unique to you. Because success is personal. What you'll be doing You'll lead the delivery of Commercial Assurance and Cost Verification strategies across the HPC Project, ensuring their ongoing effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement. Your role will involve managing internal and external resources, including consultants, to deliver assurance activities aligned with our procedures. You'll oversee the analysis of reports and data, sharing insights and lessons learned to drive action and improvement. Your work will help identify trends across programmes and ensure that corrective actions are implemented and monitored through to completion. In addition, you'll provide guidance to suppliers and commercial managers throughout the contract lifecycle, ensuring clarity and compliance. You may also support the development and communication of directorate processes, working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager (Process and Governance). Who you are You'll bring a strong background in commercial management, ideally with experience in NEC or FIDIC contracts within complex infrastructure or energy projects. You may hold a relevant accreditation such as MRICS, MICES, or MCIPS, and have a degree in Commercial Management or a related field. A proven track record in delivering assurance activities, with a structured and diligent approach to reviewing work and identifying issues. Your understanding of cost verification, contract performance, risk and change management, and regulatory frameworks equips you to make sound commercial decisions. You're a confident communicator and collaborator, able to distil complex information into actionable insights. Your ability to influence and guide stakeholders, including senior leaders, ensures that commercial practices are understood and embedded across the organisation. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a high-impact role as a Senior Commercial Manager, we'd love to hear from you. Additionally, you must meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which generally requires you to have been a UK resident for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Closing date for applications: 22nd July 2025 Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.
Harper May is partnering with a leading education group that is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead its financial operations and strategic planning.With a diverse set of educational programmes and a commitment to long-term sustainability, the group is looking for a senior finance leader to strengthen controls, drive operational efficiency, and support strategic development across the organisation. Role Overview: As Finance Director, you will be responsible for the leadership and delivery of all financial planning, reporting, and compliance activities.You will work closely with the executive leadership team to shape financial strategy, oversee key improvement projects, and ensure robust financial management across the group. Key Responsibilities: Lead all financial operations including monthly management accounts, forecasting, and year-end statutory accounts Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, funding body requirements, and audit standards Oversee budgeting, planning, and financial monitoring processes across departments Deliver effective internal reporting, financial insight, and business analysis to support strategic goals Maintain and develop strong internal controls, financial systems, and procedures Manage balance sheet control, VAT and corporation tax compliance, and fixed asset management Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and funding bodies Lead and develop the finance team, setting clear performance objectives and supporting professional development Partner with cross-functional teams on business improvement initiatives, systems upgrades, and process enhancements Key Requirements: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience Strong leadership experience within education, public sector, or a regulated organisation Proven track record of delivering management and statutory reporting in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring Strong working knowledge of tax compliance, audit preparation, and financial governance Excellent Excel and systems skills; experience with ERP platforms is advantageous Clear, confident communicator with the ability to influence at senior and Board level Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams and support organisation-wide change initiatives
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Harper May is partnering with a leading education group that is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead its financial operations and strategic planning.With a diverse set of educational programmes and a commitment to long-term sustainability, the group is looking for a senior finance leader to strengthen controls, drive operational efficiency, and support strategic development across the organisation. Role Overview: As Finance Director, you will be responsible for the leadership and delivery of all financial planning, reporting, and compliance activities.You will work closely with the executive leadership team to shape financial strategy, oversee key improvement projects, and ensure robust financial management across the group. Key Responsibilities: Lead all financial operations including monthly management accounts, forecasting, and year-end statutory accounts Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, funding body requirements, and audit standards Oversee budgeting, planning, and financial monitoring processes across departments Deliver effective internal reporting, financial insight, and business analysis to support strategic goals Maintain and develop strong internal controls, financial systems, and procedures Manage balance sheet control, VAT and corporation tax compliance, and fixed asset management Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and funding bodies Lead and develop the finance team, setting clear performance objectives and supporting professional development Partner with cross-functional teams on business improvement initiatives, systems upgrades, and process enhancements Key Requirements: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience Strong leadership experience within education, public sector, or a regulated organisation Proven track record of delivering management and statutory reporting in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring Strong working knowledge of tax compliance, audit preparation, and financial governance Excellent Excel and systems skills; experience with ERP platforms is advantageous Clear, confident communicator with the ability to influence at senior and Board level Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams and support organisation-wide change initiatives
American College of Health Care Administrators
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Job description Site Name: Philadelphia Walnut Street, Stevenage Posted Date: May The Interventional Study Scientist Medical Director will lead the scientific design of interventional clinical studies, medical governance, and interpretation of results within the Medical Affairs organization (non-regulatory label-directed programs) for assigned asset(s)/indication(s). This role will partner closely with the GML and GMT and is the single point accountability for translating the evidence strategy set by the GMT into appropriate interventional studies. The study designed is expected to fulfill a strategic objective of the clinical development and integrated evidence plan. This role is pivotal in shaping data generation strategies and ensuring clinical trials are conducted with the highest standards of quality, ethics, and efficiency. The successful candidate will have deep expertise in industry-sponsored clinical research, global medical affairs, commercial acumen, and cross-functional team leadership. They will oversee multiple projects independently and may be responsible for study development and implementation across an entire therapeutic area. Must possess Oncology or Specialty Medicine experience. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Translating the strategic vision for the therapeutic area and asset set forth by the GMT into Medical Affairs interventional studies and aligning them with GSK's overarching goals. Lead the design of interventional medical affairs clinical trials from Phase I through Phase IV including integrated input from internal/external experts, thought leaders and patients. Ensure alignment of interventional study strategies with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Ensure that study objectives are consistent with decision criteria in the clinical development plan and integrated evidence plan. Ensure appropriate incorporation of design of study into protocol. Present the scientific rationale and study design at Investigator Meetings and responding to scientific questions arising from sites during study conduct. Scientific oversight for the study: Oversee benefit - riskofthe study. Ensure studyanalysisplanisalignedtoobjectivesoftheprotocoland accountable for the clinical interpretation of study data and results. Review clinical data and studyconduct to assure patientsafetyandscientificintegrity.Thiswouldincludeongoingreviewofprotocol deviations and implementation of remedial plans. Oversee medicalgovernanceforthe study including medical monitoring. Outputs for the study: Interpretation of study data to create the scientific content of Clinical Study Report (CSR). Preparation of study results for abstracts, posters and presentations for scientific meetings, congresses, external journal publications. Preparation of clinical content of regulatory documents and interaction with global regulatory authorities for the study (if needed). Provides input into and reviews other relevant study document including the informed consent (ICF), protocol deviation management plan (PDMP), study reference manual (SRM). Provides scientific content for other study specific documentation (e.g. slides for site/monitor/investigator training). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of clinical programs, in particular the clinical development operations and biostatistics teams, as well as third party vendors. Monitor and manage study progress, ensuring compliance with protocols, regulatory requirements, and GSK standards. Team Leadership: Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the interventional studies team. Provide guidance and support for professional development and career growth of team members. Partner with the Study Delivery Lead and Project Manager (in Clinical Operations) to ensure optimal delivery of the study. Maintain close collaboration with various functions including drug safety, regulatory affairs, biostats, TAs (GMLs and GMT) in medical affairs and clinical trial operations at the study level. Regulatory and Compliance: Ensure that all interventional studies are conducted in accordance with GCP, and other relevant regulatory guidelines. Maintain oversight of all regulatory submissions and interactions related to interventional studies. Ensure robust quality control and assurance processes are in place for all clinical trials. Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding the study. Collaborate with key opinion leaders, investigators, and external partners to enhance study design and execution. Communicate study progress, challenges, and outcomes to senior leadership, the GML/GMT, and other relevant stakeholders. Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement innovative approaches to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of interventional studies. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and new methodologies in clinical research. Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the interventional studies team. Basic Qualifications: Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent). Oncology or Specialty Medicine experience is required. 10 + years of experience in clinical research, with 5 + years in a leadership role overseeing interventional studies. Led at least three large-scale interventional clinical trials from design to execution with demonstrated impact. 5+ years of experience as a medical monitor, overseeing at least three interventional clinical trials in compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory requirements. Experience analyzing and synthesizing data from multiple sources to drive decision-making, demonstrated by at least three instances of data-driven recommendations impacting trial design or execution. 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional line or matrix teams at the study level, including managing direct reports or leading virtual teams. Evidence of strong leadership skills with at least three examples of cross-functional collaboration on setting direction, obtaining alignment, and engaging for results resulting in strategic outcomes. Leading the resolution of at least two significant trial challenges, such as protocol amendments, patient recruitment obstacles, or regulatory compliance issues, resulting in improved study timelines, data quality, or regulatory approvals as a measure of strategic think and problem-solving. Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, overseeing simultaneous management of at least three studies or strategic initiatives. Preferred Qualifications: Physicians and specialization in relevant therapeutic area preferred. Experience collaborating with regulatory authorities. Familiarity with innovative approaches in clinical trial execution. Exposure to working with key opinion leaders, investigators, and external partners. Experience in developing scientific content for publications and regulatory submissions. Understanding of digital tools and AI-driven methodologies for evidence generation. Prior experience with cross-functional teams in a pharmaceutical or biotech setting. The annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $170,250 to $283,750 taking into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary t o learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK . click apply for full job details
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Job description Site Name: Philadelphia Walnut Street, Stevenage Posted Date: May The Interventional Study Scientist Medical Director will lead the scientific design of interventional clinical studies, medical governance, and interpretation of results within the Medical Affairs organization (non-regulatory label-directed programs) for assigned asset(s)/indication(s). This role will partner closely with the GML and GMT and is the single point accountability for translating the evidence strategy set by the GMT into appropriate interventional studies. The study designed is expected to fulfill a strategic objective of the clinical development and integrated evidence plan. This role is pivotal in shaping data generation strategies and ensuring clinical trials are conducted with the highest standards of quality, ethics, and efficiency. The successful candidate will have deep expertise in industry-sponsored clinical research, global medical affairs, commercial acumen, and cross-functional team leadership. They will oversee multiple projects independently and may be responsible for study development and implementation across an entire therapeutic area. Must possess Oncology or Specialty Medicine experience. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Translating the strategic vision for the therapeutic area and asset set forth by the GMT into Medical Affairs interventional studies and aligning them with GSK's overarching goals. Lead the design of interventional medical affairs clinical trials from Phase I through Phase IV including integrated input from internal/external experts, thought leaders and patients. Ensure alignment of interventional study strategies with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Ensure that study objectives are consistent with decision criteria in the clinical development plan and integrated evidence plan. Ensure appropriate incorporation of design of study into protocol. Present the scientific rationale and study design at Investigator Meetings and responding to scientific questions arising from sites during study conduct. Scientific oversight for the study: Oversee benefit - riskofthe study. Ensure studyanalysisplanisalignedtoobjectivesoftheprotocoland accountable for the clinical interpretation of study data and results. Review clinical data and studyconduct to assure patientsafetyandscientificintegrity.Thiswouldincludeongoingreviewofprotocol deviations and implementation of remedial plans. Oversee medicalgovernanceforthe study including medical monitoring. Outputs for the study: Interpretation of study data to create the scientific content of Clinical Study Report (CSR). Preparation of study results for abstracts, posters and presentations for scientific meetings, congresses, external journal publications. Preparation of clinical content of regulatory documents and interaction with global regulatory authorities for the study (if needed). Provides input into and reviews other relevant study document including the informed consent (ICF), protocol deviation management plan (PDMP), study reference manual (SRM). Provides scientific content for other study specific documentation (e.g. slides for site/monitor/investigator training). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of clinical programs, in particular the clinical development operations and biostatistics teams, as well as third party vendors. Monitor and manage study progress, ensuring compliance with protocols, regulatory requirements, and GSK standards. Team Leadership: Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the interventional studies team. Provide guidance and support for professional development and career growth of team members. Partner with the Study Delivery Lead and Project Manager (in Clinical Operations) to ensure optimal delivery of the study. Maintain close collaboration with various functions including drug safety, regulatory affairs, biostats, TAs (GMLs and GMT) in medical affairs and clinical trial operations at the study level. Regulatory and Compliance: Ensure that all interventional studies are conducted in accordance with GCP, and other relevant regulatory guidelines. Maintain oversight of all regulatory submissions and interactions related to interventional studies. Ensure robust quality control and assurance processes are in place for all clinical trials. Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding the study. Collaborate with key opinion leaders, investigators, and external partners to enhance study design and execution. Communicate study progress, challenges, and outcomes to senior leadership, the GML/GMT, and other relevant stakeholders. Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement innovative approaches to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of interventional studies. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and new methodologies in clinical research. Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the interventional studies team. Basic Qualifications: Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent). Oncology or Specialty Medicine experience is required. 10 + years of experience in clinical research, with 5 + years in a leadership role overseeing interventional studies. Led at least three large-scale interventional clinical trials from design to execution with demonstrated impact. 5+ years of experience as a medical monitor, overseeing at least three interventional clinical trials in compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory requirements. Experience analyzing and synthesizing data from multiple sources to drive decision-making, demonstrated by at least three instances of data-driven recommendations impacting trial design or execution. 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional line or matrix teams at the study level, including managing direct reports or leading virtual teams. Evidence of strong leadership skills with at least three examples of cross-functional collaboration on setting direction, obtaining alignment, and engaging for results resulting in strategic outcomes. Leading the resolution of at least two significant trial challenges, such as protocol amendments, patient recruitment obstacles, or regulatory compliance issues, resulting in improved study timelines, data quality, or regulatory approvals as a measure of strategic think and problem-solving. Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, overseeing simultaneous management of at least three studies or strategic initiatives. Preferred Qualifications: Physicians and specialization in relevant therapeutic area preferred. Experience collaborating with regulatory authorities. Familiarity with innovative approaches in clinical trial execution. Exposure to working with key opinion leaders, investigators, and external partners. Experience in developing scientific content for publications and regulatory submissions. Understanding of digital tools and AI-driven methodologies for evidence generation. Prior experience with cross-functional teams in a pharmaceutical or biotech setting. The annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $170,250 to $283,750 taking into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary t o learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK . click apply for full job details
Indirect Tax Director Corporate Finance & Restructuring FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. Are you ready to make your impact? About Tax Advisory at FTI We are an independent expert led tax practice that sits within the Corporate Finance practice of FTI Consulting. We provide corporate business tax advisory services to leading private equity and infrastructure fund houses, FTSE 100/listed groups, international funds and major corporations across a broad suite of tax services and technical specialisms. We have definitive expertise across many areas of tax and take pride in taking a pragmatic and commercial approach to advising clients. About the Role The practice is seeking a proactive and market-facing Indirect Tax Director to help the growth of our Indirect Tax practice. The role will require the individual to help the Indirect Tax team win, manage, and deliver a wide range of indirect tax advisory projects for clients operating in the real estate, large and complex corporate, life science, and investor sectors. The role will also involve a limited amount of VAT compliance work, mostly arising from insolvency appointments led by our Restructuring group, but this is not our focus area and would be incidental to the higher value and more complex advisory portfolio. The Indirect Tax team itself has an exciting growth trajectory and works with a wide range of complex and interesting international and domestic businesses on all facets of UK VAT, including supply chain advisory, due diligence and structuring advice on M&A and real estate transactions, dispute resolution, and risk and governance. We are a member of the WTS International network which specializes in providing tax advice to clients with a global footprint. The role will involve taking a lead in responding to queries from the network and assisting their client base with UK VAT matters. What You'll Do Providing a high standard of indirect tax technical and project management support to the growth of the Indirect Tax and wider tax teams. Taking ownership of and running Indirect Tax advisory engagements. Assisting with due diligence, transaction advisory and restructuring advisory work. Fielding and addressing queries arising from the WTS International network. Managing part of the practice's limited VAT compliance portfolio, acting as the lead with clients and dealing with HMRC queries. Delegating to and being actively involved in the development of the junior team. Keeping up to date on technical matters and taking an active role in educating the wider tax team on indirect tax matters. Helping to develop and execute business development initiatives. How You'll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role. What You Will Need to Succeed Experience, Skills and Competencies: Approximately 6 to 8 years' experience working in Indirect Tax. CTA qualified or hold an equivalent qualification. An excellent understanding of UK VAT law is essential. Experience having advised on other Indirect Taxes (Customs, Excise, Environmental) is desirable but not essential. Highly organized, have a good attention to detail and be able to work to deadlines. Able to communicate complex technical issues in a straightforward and practical way to tax and non-tax specialists. Able to integrate with a team and interact with colleagues of all grades. Able to build and maintain client relationships. Able to prioritize and manage a varied workload under pressure. A desire to contribute to business development initiatives and to take some ownership of the growth of the Indirect Tax function with support from the senior tax team. Proven ability to take ownership of projects and come to decisions independently whilst being supported by the senior tax team. Be aware of and be able to manage engagement financials and risk. Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programs, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements. About FTI Consulting FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn. FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Indirect Tax Director Corporate Finance & Restructuring FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. Are you ready to make your impact? About Tax Advisory at FTI We are an independent expert led tax practice that sits within the Corporate Finance practice of FTI Consulting. We provide corporate business tax advisory services to leading private equity and infrastructure fund houses, FTSE 100/listed groups, international funds and major corporations across a broad suite of tax services and technical specialisms. We have definitive expertise across many areas of tax and take pride in taking a pragmatic and commercial approach to advising clients. About the Role The practice is seeking a proactive and market-facing Indirect Tax Director to help the growth of our Indirect Tax practice. The role will require the individual to help the Indirect Tax team win, manage, and deliver a wide range of indirect tax advisory projects for clients operating in the real estate, large and complex corporate, life science, and investor sectors. The role will also involve a limited amount of VAT compliance work, mostly arising from insolvency appointments led by our Restructuring group, but this is not our focus area and would be incidental to the higher value and more complex advisory portfolio. The Indirect Tax team itself has an exciting growth trajectory and works with a wide range of complex and interesting international and domestic businesses on all facets of UK VAT, including supply chain advisory, due diligence and structuring advice on M&A and real estate transactions, dispute resolution, and risk and governance. We are a member of the WTS International network which specializes in providing tax advice to clients with a global footprint. The role will involve taking a lead in responding to queries from the network and assisting their client base with UK VAT matters. What You'll Do Providing a high standard of indirect tax technical and project management support to the growth of the Indirect Tax and wider tax teams. Taking ownership of and running Indirect Tax advisory engagements. Assisting with due diligence, transaction advisory and restructuring advisory work. Fielding and addressing queries arising from the WTS International network. Managing part of the practice's limited VAT compliance portfolio, acting as the lead with clients and dealing with HMRC queries. Delegating to and being actively involved in the development of the junior team. Keeping up to date on technical matters and taking an active role in educating the wider tax team on indirect tax matters. Helping to develop and execute business development initiatives. How You'll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role. What You Will Need to Succeed Experience, Skills and Competencies: Approximately 6 to 8 years' experience working in Indirect Tax. CTA qualified or hold an equivalent qualification. An excellent understanding of UK VAT law is essential. Experience having advised on other Indirect Taxes (Customs, Excise, Environmental) is desirable but not essential. Highly organized, have a good attention to detail and be able to work to deadlines. Able to communicate complex technical issues in a straightforward and practical way to tax and non-tax specialists. Able to integrate with a team and interact with colleagues of all grades. Able to build and maintain client relationships. Able to prioritize and manage a varied workload under pressure. A desire to contribute to business development initiatives and to take some ownership of the growth of the Indirect Tax function with support from the senior tax team. Proven ability to take ownership of projects and come to decisions independently whilst being supported by the senior tax team. Be aware of and be able to manage engagement financials and risk. Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programs, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements. About FTI Consulting FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn. FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Title: Senior Delivery Manager - Customer - NESO Location: Wokingham, GB, RG41 5BN Division: NESO Customer, Digital Platforms and DevSecOps Mod Job Type: Full Time Requisition Number: 67523 Department: ESO Job Function: Information Technology Description: About the Role National Energy System Operator's (NESO) strength lies in our people. Together, we're shaping the future where clean, affordable energy is accessible for all. Every day is an opportunity to make a real difference, accelerating the progress of sustainable GB energy, keeping people connected and society thriving as we create a brighter tomorrow. NESO are now looking for a Senior Delivery Manager - Customer to join us. The purpose of this role is to build and maintain partnership with the Directorate(s) to achieve business outcomes through Digital Products, Solutions and Services with pace, quality, security and reliability. This role is accountable for the creation, delivery and performance of those Digital Products, Solutions and Services as part of the DD&T functional plan for the directorate(s). As part of the business partnership, this role is responsible for developing and delivering a strategic Digital, Data and Technology roadmap that aligns to the business goals and outcomes. This role may be required to attend Leadership meeting of directorate(s) in order to achieve close collaboration with the directorate and the teams. This role is also accountable to provide advisory and consultation on optimization of end-to-end processes, optimizing through integrated system dependencies and customer needs. As the main point of escalation for the directorate area, this role will provide advice, consultation and sharing of best practices on digital technologies, data, and the ever-changing nature of technology landscape. This role owns the Agile DevSecOps delivery of the product(s)/ program of works for the directorate. This role will be accountable for the operational stability as it relates to the directorate's systems. This role manages the end-to-end process of design, develop, test and deploy and run the Digital Products and services that meet the needs and expectations of users and stakeholders. Reporting to the Head of Delivery, it is a key leadership role and provides the focus for creating a strong Digital delivery services that drives NESO's ability to be an operationally resilient, secure, and digital first organization. As such, the role will play a key role in driving the reputation, critical delivery both programmatic and operational, and strategy for digital, data and technology in NESO and with our customers. The role will be based out of either our Wokingham or Warwick office, with the expectation of 3-4 days per week in said office, and will require travel to NESO's other offices in Wokingham, Warwick, London, and Glasgow. Key Accountabilities Partner with the directorate(s) and business stakeholders to determine the contribution that business and technology delivery and improvements can make to achieving business objectives; connecting strategies across programs, supporting prioritizing business outcomes/user stories across the programs and enabling joined up business readiness and change plans. Understand and translate NESO's priorities, outcomes and vision in relation to specific scope into digital charters and roadmaps. Plan and manage the delivery process, including the budget, timeline, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and quality standards. Own and manage the functional Digital delivery plan for the directorate. Be the champion of and actively embrace Agile DevSecOps principles and modern engineering practices in collaboration with the modernization team. Continuously explore new practices and automation opportunities to achieve pace, quality and reliability of digital solutions. Own operational aspects of the Digital product and solution. Make decisions that are commercially, technically, and operationally sound and consistent with the DD&T strategy and direction. Work with other technical leaders e.g. Senior Delivery Manager, Senior Platform Manager, Architects, Business Analysis team(s) in DD&T to provide a seamless service to the wider organization, and promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Adopt and embrace on best practices, guard rails and golden paths set out by the platform to enable adoption, reliability and quality of the releases. Adopt and demonstrate adherence through metrics on coding standards, best practices, and design patterns for development in an automated way. Build strong relationships with the technology partners who provide the platforms, and with other partners who offer services to manage, enhance, and run the platforms. Provide the first line of assurance on the product and the system, and handle the risks and mitigation plans to maintain stable and resilient platforms. Lead, manage, and develop a diverse team of engineering experts, and encourage a culture of learning, growth, and performance. Make smart commercial decisions and demonstrate a solid understanding of IT financial management. Adopt and embrace modern engineering practices to improve development team's security, compliance, costs, and time-to-business value through improved developer experiences and self-service within a secure, governed framework. Stay current with the latest trends and developments in technology and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Conduct regular system audits and prepare for major releases; manage the change control process and deployment strategy. Establish and enforce governance and best practices for platform usage to maintain data integrity and security. Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the team, and foster a cooperative and productive work environment. Communicate, collaborate and influence effectively other key roles such as senior platform managers for other platforms, legacy integration, enterprise architecture and senior delivery managers. Continuously evaluate and measure the impact, value, and user satisfaction of the digital solution and identify opportunities for further improvement or enhancement. About You This is an important appointment and requires a strategic and impactful leader with broad technology exposure, enterprise scale and strong management skills, able to impact and influence at senior levels, developing strategies & roadmaps. Working effectively with 3rd parties and outsourced services is key. Successful candidates will demonstrate the following: Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, effective communication and presentation and the ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate with various internal and external parties. Strong knowledge of Customer Domain including Customer operation best practices, customer experience trends and capabilities, Customer data management best practices etc. Strong technical skills and understanding of the latest technologies, trends, and innovations in the digital domain. Knowledge of modern software engineering principles and practices, such as DevSecOps, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code, microservices, and cloud-native architectures. Knowledge of platforms, such as Salesforce, MuleSoft, Azure or similar technologies, and their capabilities, limitations, and best practices. Skills in designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that meet business requirements and align with the enterprise architecture. Highly outcome-focused, and the ability to understand and translate the needs and expectations of the users and stakeholders into effective digital solutions. Track record on managing issues effectively during priority incidents and ensuring team morale is maintained. Strong ability to create a performance driven culture in the team including 3rd parties working as a seamless single team. Commercial astuteness when dealing with 3rd parties and ability to manage cost effectively and through both technical and commercial optimization. Skills in leading and managing a team of engineers, including setting goals, providing feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developing talent. Skills in communicating and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders, such as senior delivery managers, enterprise architects, and vendors. Skills in troubleshooting technical issues and resolving problems or setting future direction with a strong balance of technical/architectural, operational and commercial parameters aligned to overarching digitalisation strategy and intent. High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards, and the ability to comply with the relevant policies, standards, regulations, and principles. Excellent leadership, management, and communication skills, and the ability to inspire, motivate, and coordinate diverse and multidisciplinary teams. A passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and learning, and the ability to adapt to the changing needs and demands of the digital environment. Essentials A degree in Management, Computer Science, or Engineering or have the equivalent management-based digital, data or technology specific industry experience. . click apply for full job details
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Title: Senior Delivery Manager - Customer - NESO Location: Wokingham, GB, RG41 5BN Division: NESO Customer, Digital Platforms and DevSecOps Mod Job Type: Full Time Requisition Number: 67523 Department: ESO Job Function: Information Technology Description: About the Role National Energy System Operator's (NESO) strength lies in our people. Together, we're shaping the future where clean, affordable energy is accessible for all. Every day is an opportunity to make a real difference, accelerating the progress of sustainable GB energy, keeping people connected and society thriving as we create a brighter tomorrow. NESO are now looking for a Senior Delivery Manager - Customer to join us. The purpose of this role is to build and maintain partnership with the Directorate(s) to achieve business outcomes through Digital Products, Solutions and Services with pace, quality, security and reliability. This role is accountable for the creation, delivery and performance of those Digital Products, Solutions and Services as part of the DD&T functional plan for the directorate(s). As part of the business partnership, this role is responsible for developing and delivering a strategic Digital, Data and Technology roadmap that aligns to the business goals and outcomes. This role may be required to attend Leadership meeting of directorate(s) in order to achieve close collaboration with the directorate and the teams. This role is also accountable to provide advisory and consultation on optimization of end-to-end processes, optimizing through integrated system dependencies and customer needs. As the main point of escalation for the directorate area, this role will provide advice, consultation and sharing of best practices on digital technologies, data, and the ever-changing nature of technology landscape. This role owns the Agile DevSecOps delivery of the product(s)/ program of works for the directorate. This role will be accountable for the operational stability as it relates to the directorate's systems. This role manages the end-to-end process of design, develop, test and deploy and run the Digital Products and services that meet the needs and expectations of users and stakeholders. Reporting to the Head of Delivery, it is a key leadership role and provides the focus for creating a strong Digital delivery services that drives NESO's ability to be an operationally resilient, secure, and digital first organization. As such, the role will play a key role in driving the reputation, critical delivery both programmatic and operational, and strategy for digital, data and technology in NESO and with our customers. The role will be based out of either our Wokingham or Warwick office, with the expectation of 3-4 days per week in said office, and will require travel to NESO's other offices in Wokingham, Warwick, London, and Glasgow. Key Accountabilities Partner with the directorate(s) and business stakeholders to determine the contribution that business and technology delivery and improvements can make to achieving business objectives; connecting strategies across programs, supporting prioritizing business outcomes/user stories across the programs and enabling joined up business readiness and change plans. Understand and translate NESO's priorities, outcomes and vision in relation to specific scope into digital charters and roadmaps. Plan and manage the delivery process, including the budget, timeline, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and quality standards. Own and manage the functional Digital delivery plan for the directorate. Be the champion of and actively embrace Agile DevSecOps principles and modern engineering practices in collaboration with the modernization team. Continuously explore new practices and automation opportunities to achieve pace, quality and reliability of digital solutions. Own operational aspects of the Digital product and solution. Make decisions that are commercially, technically, and operationally sound and consistent with the DD&T strategy and direction. Work with other technical leaders e.g. Senior Delivery Manager, Senior Platform Manager, Architects, Business Analysis team(s) in DD&T to provide a seamless service to the wider organization, and promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Adopt and embrace on best practices, guard rails and golden paths set out by the platform to enable adoption, reliability and quality of the releases. Adopt and demonstrate adherence through metrics on coding standards, best practices, and design patterns for development in an automated way. Build strong relationships with the technology partners who provide the platforms, and with other partners who offer services to manage, enhance, and run the platforms. Provide the first line of assurance on the product and the system, and handle the risks and mitigation plans to maintain stable and resilient platforms. Lead, manage, and develop a diverse team of engineering experts, and encourage a culture of learning, growth, and performance. Make smart commercial decisions and demonstrate a solid understanding of IT financial management. Adopt and embrace modern engineering practices to improve development team's security, compliance, costs, and time-to-business value through improved developer experiences and self-service within a secure, governed framework. Stay current with the latest trends and developments in technology and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Conduct regular system audits and prepare for major releases; manage the change control process and deployment strategy. Establish and enforce governance and best practices for platform usage to maintain data integrity and security. Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the team, and foster a cooperative and productive work environment. Communicate, collaborate and influence effectively other key roles such as senior platform managers for other platforms, legacy integration, enterprise architecture and senior delivery managers. Continuously evaluate and measure the impact, value, and user satisfaction of the digital solution and identify opportunities for further improvement or enhancement. About You This is an important appointment and requires a strategic and impactful leader with broad technology exposure, enterprise scale and strong management skills, able to impact and influence at senior levels, developing strategies & roadmaps. Working effectively with 3rd parties and outsourced services is key. Successful candidates will demonstrate the following: Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, effective communication and presentation and the ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate with various internal and external parties. Strong knowledge of Customer Domain including Customer operation best practices, customer experience trends and capabilities, Customer data management best practices etc. Strong technical skills and understanding of the latest technologies, trends, and innovations in the digital domain. Knowledge of modern software engineering principles and practices, such as DevSecOps, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code, microservices, and cloud-native architectures. Knowledge of platforms, such as Salesforce, MuleSoft, Azure or similar technologies, and their capabilities, limitations, and best practices. Skills in designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that meet business requirements and align with the enterprise architecture. Highly outcome-focused, and the ability to understand and translate the needs and expectations of the users and stakeholders into effective digital solutions. Track record on managing issues effectively during priority incidents and ensuring team morale is maintained. Strong ability to create a performance driven culture in the team including 3rd parties working as a seamless single team. Commercial astuteness when dealing with 3rd parties and ability to manage cost effectively and through both technical and commercial optimization. Skills in leading and managing a team of engineers, including setting goals, providing feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developing talent. Skills in communicating and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders, such as senior delivery managers, enterprise architects, and vendors. Skills in troubleshooting technical issues and resolving problems or setting future direction with a strong balance of technical/architectural, operational and commercial parameters aligned to overarching digitalisation strategy and intent. High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards, and the ability to comply with the relevant policies, standards, regulations, and principles. Excellent leadership, management, and communication skills, and the ability to inspire, motivate, and coordinate diverse and multidisciplinary teams. A passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and learning, and the ability to adapt to the changing needs and demands of the digital environment. Essentials A degree in Management, Computer Science, or Engineering or have the equivalent management-based digital, data or technology specific industry experience. . click apply for full job details
Job Description: Are you passionate about Data and Analytics (D&A) and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role in the Data and Analytics function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. With Digital First, PN is moving to a Product based model to create business facing digital capabilities. Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and storage solutions to support data analytics and machine learning initiatives. Reporting to the Director-Data engineering solution, The role operates globally in collaboration with teams engineering teams across core products. Technical Leadership - Provide strong technical leadership to data engineers and DevOps engineers across growth product teams. Act as a thought partner in the design, implementation, and evolution of scalable data platforms and assets. Champion best practices in data engineering and foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture across teams. Engineering Standards and Frameworks: Define, maintain, and evolve data engineering standards, patterns, and frameworks that product teams can adopt. Ensure consistency, quality, and reusability across solutions. Serve as a point of accountability for technical decisions and architectural direction, while empowering product teams to execute effectively. DataOps Enablement and Optimization: Drive the adoption of modern DataOps principles to streamline engineering workflows. Partner with platform teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, observability standards that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and speed across data pipelines. Data Governance and Quality Assurance: Embed governance, security, and data quality practices into engineering workflows. Define guardrails and reference implementations for data access control, data lineage, and compliance. Promote consistent metadata management and enforce technical standards to ensure trust in data assets. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership to synchronize and formulate data priorities aimed at maximizing value through data utilization. Knowledge / Experience Expertise in Commercial/Procurement Analytics. Experience in SAP (S/4 Hana). Experience with Spark, Databricks, or similar data processing tools. Stron g technical proficiency in data modelin g , SQL, NoSQL databases, and data warehousing . Hands-on experience with data pipeline development, ETL processes, and big data technolo g ies (e. g ., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Goo g le Cloud and cloud-based data services (e.g ., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics, Goog le Bi g Query). Experience with DataOps practices and tools, includin g CI/CD for data pipelines. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Stron g analytical and problem-solvin g skills with a focus on driving actionable insig hts from complex data sets. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Job Description: Are you passionate about Data and Analytics (D&A) and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role in the Data and Analytics function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. With Digital First, PN is moving to a Product based model to create business facing digital capabilities. Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and storage solutions to support data analytics and machine learning initiatives. Reporting to the Director-Data engineering solution, The role operates globally in collaboration with teams engineering teams across core products. Technical Leadership - Provide strong technical leadership to data engineers and DevOps engineers across growth product teams. Act as a thought partner in the design, implementation, and evolution of scalable data platforms and assets. Champion best practices in data engineering and foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture across teams. Engineering Standards and Frameworks: Define, maintain, and evolve data engineering standards, patterns, and frameworks that product teams can adopt. Ensure consistency, quality, and reusability across solutions. Serve as a point of accountability for technical decisions and architectural direction, while empowering product teams to execute effectively. DataOps Enablement and Optimization: Drive the adoption of modern DataOps principles to streamline engineering workflows. Partner with platform teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, observability standards that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and speed across data pipelines. Data Governance and Quality Assurance: Embed governance, security, and data quality practices into engineering workflows. Define guardrails and reference implementations for data access control, data lineage, and compliance. Promote consistent metadata management and enforce technical standards to ensure trust in data assets. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership to synchronize and formulate data priorities aimed at maximizing value through data utilization. Knowledge / Experience Expertise in Commercial/Procurement Analytics. Experience in SAP (S/4 Hana). Experience with Spark, Databricks, or similar data processing tools. Stron g technical proficiency in data modelin g , SQL, NoSQL databases, and data warehousing . Hands-on experience with data pipeline development, ETL processes, and big data technolo g ies (e. g ., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Goo g le Cloud and cloud-based data services (e.g ., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics, Goog le Bi g Query). Experience with DataOps practices and tools, includin g CI/CD for data pipelines. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Stron g analytical and problem-solvin g skills with a focus on driving actionable insig hts from complex data sets. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and user centricity. Digitizing at scale across Demand & Supply is one of the key focus areas for Digital First. The agenda requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. Within the framework of Digital First, a new position has been established to develop and scale Data & Analytics (D&A) products to unlock SRM potential in Mars: SRM Pricing & PPA D&A Lead. Reporting to the SRM D&A Lead, Global Director, PN Growth, the person in this role will also be accountable to the Global SRM Pricing & PPA Product Owner and will be an integral member of the PN SRM product leadership team. This role operates on a global scale and collaborates closely with PN business team members across all departments. This role is a project-based transformation role and has a current expected end date of 3 years. As we move closer to the date, we will work with you to explore other opportunities for employment within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end. What will be your key responsibilities? Spearhead the D&A delivery of a comprehensive product strategy for Strategic Pricing & Price Package Architecture, aligned with PN overall growth vision, priorities and goals Partner with business product owner to deliver SRM D&A capabilities to drive & embed top quartile Pricing & Price-Pack Architecture capabilities within Mars PN, and as a result, fulfil consumer penetration, category profit pool, NSV growth and MAC target commitments Partner with global and regional SRM Pricing teams on the use of D&A products to collaboratively transform our collective capabilities and maturity, and drive a culture of data driven, informed decision-making Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement analytics solutions that scale and are aligned with product objectives set out in the roadmap Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy ensuring effective collection, storage, and utilization of relevant data. Contribute to the development of a sound data foundation for all growth initiatives. Be laser focused on value creation and exceptional adoption of created capabilities to deliver impact/ results through routine or advanced analytics, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements Engage with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment between D&A initiatives and business objectives Lead a high performing D&A team, direct /dotted, and partner with other resources, fostering collaboration and skill development Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success and impact Effectively communicate data concepts to non-technical stakeholders and provide training to product teams. Identify and mitigate data-related risks, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations, and with agreed governance practices for data accuracy, interoperability, integrity and security of our data assets What are we looking for? Proven track record of leading teams to develop and implement data and analytics solutions to drive business value. Understanding of pricing domains is a must. Experience in delivery management of analytical products, including strength in business -to-science translation to enable partnering with Product Teams in bringing analytics products to life at scale Proven ability to integrate data-driven insights into processes and decision-making. Strong story-telling skills with ability to educate non-digitally savvy leadership & staff, working across multiple levels. Executive stakeholder communications experience is a plus. Proven track record to get things done in a matrixed organization - including the ability to influence without authority Experience in building and managing high-performing data and analytics teams is a must. Experience in managing relationships with external data vendors and analytics service providers. Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. CPG and Retailer knowledge, including knowledge of, and experience using key external third-party data sources including, first-party data, and Associates surveys What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and user centricity. Digitizing at scale across Demand & Supply is one of the key focus areas for Digital First. The agenda requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. Within the framework of Digital First, a new position has been established to develop and scale Data & Analytics (D&A) products to unlock SRM potential in Mars: SRM Pricing & PPA D&A Lead. Reporting to the SRM D&A Lead, Global Director, PN Growth, the person in this role will also be accountable to the Global SRM Pricing & PPA Product Owner and will be an integral member of the PN SRM product leadership team. This role operates on a global scale and collaborates closely with PN business team members across all departments. This role is a project-based transformation role and has a current expected end date of 3 years. As we move closer to the date, we will work with you to explore other opportunities for employment within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end. What will be your key responsibilities? Spearhead the D&A delivery of a comprehensive product strategy for Strategic Pricing & Price Package Architecture, aligned with PN overall growth vision, priorities and goals Partner with business product owner to deliver SRM D&A capabilities to drive & embed top quartile Pricing & Price-Pack Architecture capabilities within Mars PN, and as a result, fulfil consumer penetration, category profit pool, NSV growth and MAC target commitments Partner with global and regional SRM Pricing teams on the use of D&A products to collaboratively transform our collective capabilities and maturity, and drive a culture of data driven, informed decision-making Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement analytics solutions that scale and are aligned with product objectives set out in the roadmap Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy ensuring effective collection, storage, and utilization of relevant data. Contribute to the development of a sound data foundation for all growth initiatives. Be laser focused on value creation and exceptional adoption of created capabilities to deliver impact/ results through routine or advanced analytics, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements Engage with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment between D&A initiatives and business objectives Lead a high performing D&A team, direct /dotted, and partner with other resources, fostering collaboration and skill development Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success and impact Effectively communicate data concepts to non-technical stakeholders and provide training to product teams. Identify and mitigate data-related risks, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations, and with agreed governance practices for data accuracy, interoperability, integrity and security of our data assets What are we looking for? Proven track record of leading teams to develop and implement data and analytics solutions to drive business value. Understanding of pricing domains is a must. Experience in delivery management of analytical products, including strength in business -to-science translation to enable partnering with Product Teams in bringing analytics products to life at scale Proven ability to integrate data-driven insights into processes and decision-making. Strong story-telling skills with ability to educate non-digitally savvy leadership & staff, working across multiple levels. Executive stakeholder communications experience is a plus. Proven track record to get things done in a matrixed organization - including the ability to influence without authority Experience in building and managing high-performing data and analytics teams is a must. Experience in managing relationships with external data vendors and analytics service providers. Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. CPG and Retailer knowledge, including knowledge of, and experience using key external third-party data sources including, first-party data, and Associates surveys What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Job Description: Are you passionate about Data and Analytics (D&A) and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role in the Data and Analytics function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. With Digital First, PN is moving to a Product based model to create business facing digital capabilities. Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and storage solutions to support data analytics and machine learning initiatives. Reporting to the Director-Data engineering solution, The role operates globally in collaboration with teams engineering teams across core products. Technical Leadership - Provide strong technical leadership to data engineers and DevOps engineers across growth product teams. Act as a thought partner in the design, implementation, and evolution of scalable data platforms and assets. Champion best practices in data engineering and foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture across teams. Engineering Standards and Frameworks: Define, maintain, and evolve data engineering standards, patterns, and frameworks that product teams can adopt. Ensure consistency, quality, and reusability across solutions. Serve as a point of accountability for technical decisions and architectural direction, while empowering product teams to execute effectively. DataOps Enablement and Optimization: Drive the adoption of modern DataOps principles to streamline engineering workflows. Partner with platform teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, observability standards that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and speed across data pipelines. Data Governance and Quality Assurance: Embed governance, security, and data quality practices into engineering workflows. Define guardrails and reference implementations for data access control, data lineage, and compliance. Promote consistent metadata management and enforce technical standards to ensure trust in data assets. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership to synchronize and formulate data priorities aimed at maximizing value through data utilization. Knowledge / Experience Expertise in Commercial/Procurement Analytics. Experience in SAP (S/4 Hana). Experience with Spark, Databricks, or similar data processing tools. Stron g technical proficiency in data modelin g , SQL, NoSQL databases, and data warehousing . Hands-on experience with data pipeline development, ETL processes, and big data technolo g ies (e. g ., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Goo g le Cloud and cloud-based data services (e.g ., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics, Goog le Bi g Query). Experience with DataOps practices and tools, includin g CI/CD for data pipelines. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Stron g analytical and problem-solvin g skills with a focus on driving actionable insig hts from complex data sets. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Job Description: Are you passionate about Data and Analytics (D&A) and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role in the Data and Analytics function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. With Digital First, PN is moving to a Product based model to create business facing digital capabilities. Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and storage solutions to support data analytics and machine learning initiatives. Reporting to the Director-Data engineering solution, The role operates globally in collaboration with teams engineering teams across core products. Technical Leadership - Provide strong technical leadership to data engineers and DevOps engineers across growth product teams. Act as a thought partner in the design, implementation, and evolution of scalable data platforms and assets. Champion best practices in data engineering and foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture across teams. Engineering Standards and Frameworks: Define, maintain, and evolve data engineering standards, patterns, and frameworks that product teams can adopt. Ensure consistency, quality, and reusability across solutions. Serve as a point of accountability for technical decisions and architectural direction, while empowering product teams to execute effectively. DataOps Enablement and Optimization: Drive the adoption of modern DataOps principles to streamline engineering workflows. Partner with platform teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, observability standards that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and speed across data pipelines. Data Governance and Quality Assurance: Embed governance, security, and data quality practices into engineering workflows. Define guardrails and reference implementations for data access control, data lineage, and compliance. Promote consistent metadata management and enforce technical standards to ensure trust in data assets. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership to synchronize and formulate data priorities aimed at maximizing value through data utilization. Knowledge / Experience Expertise in Commercial/Procurement Analytics. Experience in SAP (S/4 Hana). Experience with Spark, Databricks, or similar data processing tools. Stron g technical proficiency in data modelin g , SQL, NoSQL databases, and data warehousing . Hands-on experience with data pipeline development, ETL processes, and big data technolo g ies (e. g ., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Goo g le Cloud and cloud-based data services (e.g ., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics, Goog le Bi g Query). Experience with DataOps practices and tools, includin g CI/CD for data pipelines. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Stron g analytical and problem-solvin g skills with a focus on driving actionable insig hts from complex data sets. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Finance Manager job near Chester paying up to £70,000 Hays Senior Finance are working with a growing professional services company to recruit a qualified Finance Manager to be based from their head office near Chester. This established and growing company operates within a growing market place and has an impressive client base. Due to continued growth and a recent restructure they are looking to appoint a newly created Finance Manager to manage the existing finance team and bridge the dap with the Finance Director. Finance Manager duties will include - Oversee and manage the company's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, effective cash flow management, and the strategic use of financial resources. Provide senior management with timely and reliable financial information to support decision-making, maintain financial health, and drive business performance. Manage the finance team, optimising financial processes, and safeguarding the organisation's assets. Enhance current processes and procedures to ensure best in practice corporate governance. Manage month-end reporting, ensuring deadlines and accuracy. Prepare comprehensive management packs and executive summaries for the Board. Ownership of cash management and forecast process. Produce and review financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. Ensure financial controls, including PAYE, VAT, and payroll processes, are properly managed and compliant with relevant regulations. Ensure the organisation remains compliant with corporation tax requirements and submit necessary documentation accurately and on time. Ensure that the purchase ledgers are reviewed regularly, supplier payments are made accurately and on time, maintaining good relationships with external stakeholders. Regularly review debtors' ledgers and enhance procedures to improve DSO. Manage the annual audit process. Prepare comprehensive management packs and executive summaries for the Board. Provide financial analysis and recommendations for key business investments. Assist the Finance Director with funding needs, reporting requirements, and other strategic financial activities as required. Investigate potential IT solutions or initiatives that could improve financial processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure better reporting. We are keen to speak to qualified accountants who have an audit background and are potentially making their second move in Industry. The company is a flexible employer and does offer up to 50% WFH. We are not able to consider any candidates relocating or requiring VISA sponsorship at this time. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Finance Manager job near Chester paying up to £70,000 Hays Senior Finance are working with a growing professional services company to recruit a qualified Finance Manager to be based from their head office near Chester. This established and growing company operates within a growing market place and has an impressive client base. Due to continued growth and a recent restructure they are looking to appoint a newly created Finance Manager to manage the existing finance team and bridge the dap with the Finance Director. Finance Manager duties will include - Oversee and manage the company's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, effective cash flow management, and the strategic use of financial resources. Provide senior management with timely and reliable financial information to support decision-making, maintain financial health, and drive business performance. Manage the finance team, optimising financial processes, and safeguarding the organisation's assets. Enhance current processes and procedures to ensure best in practice corporate governance. Manage month-end reporting, ensuring deadlines and accuracy. Prepare comprehensive management packs and executive summaries for the Board. Ownership of cash management and forecast process. Produce and review financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. Ensure financial controls, including PAYE, VAT, and payroll processes, are properly managed and compliant with relevant regulations. Ensure the organisation remains compliant with corporation tax requirements and submit necessary documentation accurately and on time. Ensure that the purchase ledgers are reviewed regularly, supplier payments are made accurately and on time, maintaining good relationships with external stakeholders. Regularly review debtors' ledgers and enhance procedures to improve DSO. Manage the annual audit process. Prepare comprehensive management packs and executive summaries for the Board. Provide financial analysis and recommendations for key business investments. Assist the Finance Director with funding needs, reporting requirements, and other strategic financial activities as required. Investigate potential IT solutions or initiatives that could improve financial processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure better reporting. We are keen to speak to qualified accountants who have an audit background and are potentially making their second move in Industry. The company is a flexible employer and does offer up to 50% WFH. We are not able to consider any candidates relocating or requiring VISA sponsorship at this time. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: From £70,000 dependent on experience, plus car allowance and bonus on top What you'll be doing: Optimise architecture solutions against schedules, scope, sequence, requirements, strategic objectives, cost elements and supportability Influencing at all levels from Director to Subject Matter Experts, whilst leveraging a team of experts and leading other architects to help gain agreement of architectures and solutions Design and implement enterprise level solutions leveraging the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software Integrate into existing CAM, MES and ERP solutions supporting quality, testing, construction and manufacturing processes Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and vendors to meet BAE'S Submarine programme needs Work with technology and software partners to resolve complex technical issues Develop and maintain and enterprise architecture frameworks, aligning business demand and strategy to industry proven practice, solution components and decisions Manage governance processes to ensure that the Solution build matches architectures and design review quality criteria's Your skills and experiences: Essential: Hold experience as either a CAD or PLM Consultant/Architect with broad understanding and experience of designing and implementing solutions to support large engineering programmes Have previously used an architecture repository toolset such as Enterprise Architect and an Architecture modelling framework Have an ability to communicate at all levels and at business change communication events Desirable: Have used JIRA and Confluence supporting agile delivery methodologies or similar collaboration technologies Experience of SAP and PE&O product suites or similar for use on large manufacturing projects Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The IT Architecture Team: By joining the team, you will have a fantastic opportunity to be heavily involved in our largest Submarine programme and work with our external partners to support in the invention/creation of the submarine design and build. The shipyard has senior commitment and ambition to strengthen the submarine design discipline exploiting digital thread capabilities to improve business performance. The role will be part of the team inventing this future capability. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks Closing Date: 22nd July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: From £70,000 dependent on experience, plus car allowance and bonus on top What you'll be doing: Optimise architecture solutions against schedules, scope, sequence, requirements, strategic objectives, cost elements and supportability Influencing at all levels from Director to Subject Matter Experts, whilst leveraging a team of experts and leading other architects to help gain agreement of architectures and solutions Design and implement enterprise level solutions leveraging the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software Integrate into existing CAM, MES and ERP solutions supporting quality, testing, construction and manufacturing processes Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and vendors to meet BAE'S Submarine programme needs Work with technology and software partners to resolve complex technical issues Develop and maintain and enterprise architecture frameworks, aligning business demand and strategy to industry proven practice, solution components and decisions Manage governance processes to ensure that the Solution build matches architectures and design review quality criteria's Your skills and experiences: Essential: Hold experience as either a CAD or PLM Consultant/Architect with broad understanding and experience of designing and implementing solutions to support large engineering programmes Have previously used an architecture repository toolset such as Enterprise Architect and an Architecture modelling framework Have an ability to communicate at all levels and at business change communication events Desirable: Have used JIRA and Confluence supporting agile delivery methodologies or similar collaboration technologies Experience of SAP and PE&O product suites or similar for use on large manufacturing projects Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The IT Architecture Team: By joining the team, you will have a fantastic opportunity to be heavily involved in our largest Submarine programme and work with our external partners to support in the invention/creation of the submarine design and build. The shipyard has senior commitment and ambition to strengthen the submarine design discipline exploiting digital thread capabilities to improve business performance. The role will be part of the team inventing this future capability. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks Closing Date: 22nd July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Crime and Social Destabilisation (Societal Impacts) Team: AISI is launching a new Crime and Social Destabilisation workstream, focussed on assessing and mitigating societal-level harms caused by advanced AI systems, particularly in the areas of criminal activity, including mis/disinformation, radicalisation, social engineering, and fraud. The team will be responsible for advancing the state of science in evaluating these risks - with a goal to ensure that AI systems do not become tools for large-scale societal disruption. We are starting by recruiting an ambitious workstream lead to spearhead the work. The workstream will be situated within AISI's Research Unit, and you will report to Chris Summerfield, our Societal Impacts Research Director. Role Summary As workstream lead of a novel team, you will build a team to evaluate and mitigate some of the pressing societal-level risks that Frontier AI systems may exacerbate, including radicalization, misinformation, fraud, and social engineering. You will need to: Build and lead a talent-dense, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team; Develop and deliver a strategy for building a cutting-edge crime and social destabilisation research agenda; Develop cutting edge evaluations which relate to these threat-models which can reliably assess the capability of Frontier AI systems; Deliver additional impactful research by overseeing a diverse portfolio of research projects, potentially including a portfolio of externally delivered research; Ensure that research outcomes are disseminated to relevant stakeholders within government and the wider community; Forge relationships with key partners in industry, academia, and across Government, including the national security community; Act as part of AISI's overall leadership team, setting the culture and supporting staff. The position offers a unique opportunity to push forward an emerging field, whilst part of an organization that is a unique and fast-growing presence in AI research and governance. Person specification: You may be a good fit if you have some of the following skills, experience, and attitudes: A track record of working to ensure positive outcomes for all of society from the creation of AI systems; Strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver multiple exceptional scientific breakthroughs or high-quality products. We're looking for evidence of an ability to lead exceptional teams; Strong experience with mentorship of more junior team members; Comprehensive understanding of large language models (e.g. GPT-4), including both a broad understanding of the literature and hands-on experience with leading work that involves pre-training or fine-tuning LLMs; Demonstrable commitment to improving scientific standards and rigour, through the development and implementation of best practice research methods; Excellent communication skills, with a track record of translating complex research findings into actionable insights for policy makers; Experience working at the intersection of criminal activity technology, including digital platforms and artificial intelligence. This post requires Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum, and a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) if required. This is a UK Nationals only post, as it is a reserved position. More detail on Security Clearances can be found on the UK Government website.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
The Crime and Social Destabilisation (Societal Impacts) Team: AISI is launching a new Crime and Social Destabilisation workstream, focussed on assessing and mitigating societal-level harms caused by advanced AI systems, particularly in the areas of criminal activity, including mis/disinformation, radicalisation, social engineering, and fraud. The team will be responsible for advancing the state of science in evaluating these risks - with a goal to ensure that AI systems do not become tools for large-scale societal disruption. We are starting by recruiting an ambitious workstream lead to spearhead the work. The workstream will be situated within AISI's Research Unit, and you will report to Chris Summerfield, our Societal Impacts Research Director. Role Summary As workstream lead of a novel team, you will build a team to evaluate and mitigate some of the pressing societal-level risks that Frontier AI systems may exacerbate, including radicalization, misinformation, fraud, and social engineering. You will need to: Build and lead a talent-dense, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team; Develop and deliver a strategy for building a cutting-edge crime and social destabilisation research agenda; Develop cutting edge evaluations which relate to these threat-models which can reliably assess the capability of Frontier AI systems; Deliver additional impactful research by overseeing a diverse portfolio of research projects, potentially including a portfolio of externally delivered research; Ensure that research outcomes are disseminated to relevant stakeholders within government and the wider community; Forge relationships with key partners in industry, academia, and across Government, including the national security community; Act as part of AISI's overall leadership team, setting the culture and supporting staff. The position offers a unique opportunity to push forward an emerging field, whilst part of an organization that is a unique and fast-growing presence in AI research and governance. Person specification: You may be a good fit if you have some of the following skills, experience, and attitudes: A track record of working to ensure positive outcomes for all of society from the creation of AI systems; Strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver multiple exceptional scientific breakthroughs or high-quality products. We're looking for evidence of an ability to lead exceptional teams; Strong experience with mentorship of more junior team members; Comprehensive understanding of large language models (e.g. GPT-4), including both a broad understanding of the literature and hands-on experience with leading work that involves pre-training or fine-tuning LLMs; Demonstrable commitment to improving scientific standards and rigour, through the development and implementation of best practice research methods; Excellent communication skills, with a track record of translating complex research findings into actionable insights for policy makers; Experience working at the intersection of criminal activity technology, including digital platforms and artificial intelligence. This post requires Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum, and a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) if required. This is a UK Nationals only post, as it is a reserved position. More detail on Security Clearances can be found on the UK Government website.
Day Rate: £750 - £800 per day Location:Birmingham Contract: 6-month initial contract Work Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week on-site) Hays is proud to be partnering with a local council to recruit a Head of Finance Business Partnering in a newly created leadership role following a strategic restructure. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead and shape the council's Business Partnering teams across People, Place, and Capital portfolios. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Business Partnering function across key service areas, ensuring alignment with strategic goals Drive financial strategy, budget setting, and year-end closure processes. Advise senior leadership and elected members, providing expert financial insight to support policy decisions and transformation plans. Influence at local, regional, and national levels, engaging stakeholders and shaping council-wide priorities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, supporting professional development and service excellence. Deputise for the Assistant Director - Finance, offering strong leadership and direction across the function. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in senior finance leadership roles within the public sector. Strong track record of strategic business partnering and stakeholder engagement. Deep understanding of local government finance, transformation, and governance. Inspirational leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference in a dynamic and evolving local authority. If you're ready to lead with impact and help shape the future of public finance, please send your updated CV! #
Jul 05, 2025
Seasonal
Day Rate: £750 - £800 per day Location:Birmingham Contract: 6-month initial contract Work Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week on-site) Hays is proud to be partnering with a local council to recruit a Head of Finance Business Partnering in a newly created leadership role following a strategic restructure. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead and shape the council's Business Partnering teams across People, Place, and Capital portfolios. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Business Partnering function across key service areas, ensuring alignment with strategic goals Drive financial strategy, budget setting, and year-end closure processes. Advise senior leadership and elected members, providing expert financial insight to support policy decisions and transformation plans. Influence at local, regional, and national levels, engaging stakeholders and shaping council-wide priorities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, supporting professional development and service excellence. Deputise for the Assistant Director - Finance, offering strong leadership and direction across the function. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in senior finance leadership roles within the public sector. Strong track record of strategic business partnering and stakeholder engagement. Deep understanding of local government finance, transformation, and governance. Inspirational leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference in a dynamic and evolving local authority. If you're ready to lead with impact and help shape the future of public finance, please send your updated CV! #
We are working with Canine Partners , a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Their amazing dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners, offering security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks. These life-changing dogs also provide psychological and social benefits including increased independence, confidence, social interaction, and self-esteem. With the planned departure of the Chair, the Board of Trustees are now seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees . The new Chair will foster an environment of consensus and collaboration, ensure Canine Partners' mission and vision is met and provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, helping them achieve their vision for the organisation, while serving as a line manager to the CEO. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: Experience of charity governance and of serving on a Board of Trustees, as a trustee, vice-chair or chair. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role. Experience operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation. Significant experience of indirect leadership, chairing cross-functional meetings and events. The Chair is expected to attend quarterly Board meetings, the Annual Retirement Meeting and 1-2 strategy days per annum. The Chair can also participate in sub-committees. The Chair's time commitment is likely to be around 2 days a month (4 days a month initially for induction). Trustees are elected to serve terms of three years with an expectation that they will service no more than 2 terms of three years (6 years in total), with the exception, that service as an Officer might over-ride this. Canine Partners particularly welcomes applications from people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds who are currently under-represented within the organisation. For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your expression of interest should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and a supporting statement. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law. Should you require any support or adjustments during the application process, please contact Charisma who will be happy to discuss this with you. Closing date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 Interviews with Canine Partners: TBC Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by lunchtime on Wednesday 9th July, prior to shortlist submission by end of day.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
We are working with Canine Partners , a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Their amazing dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners, offering security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks. These life-changing dogs also provide psychological and social benefits including increased independence, confidence, social interaction, and self-esteem. With the planned departure of the Chair, the Board of Trustees are now seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees . The new Chair will foster an environment of consensus and collaboration, ensure Canine Partners' mission and vision is met and provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, helping them achieve their vision for the organisation, while serving as a line manager to the CEO. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: Experience of charity governance and of serving on a Board of Trustees, as a trustee, vice-chair or chair. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role. Experience operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation. Significant experience of indirect leadership, chairing cross-functional meetings and events. The Chair is expected to attend quarterly Board meetings, the Annual Retirement Meeting and 1-2 strategy days per annum. The Chair can also participate in sub-committees. The Chair's time commitment is likely to be around 2 days a month (4 days a month initially for induction). Trustees are elected to serve terms of three years with an expectation that they will service no more than 2 terms of three years (6 years in total), with the exception, that service as an Officer might over-ride this. Canine Partners particularly welcomes applications from people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds who are currently under-represented within the organisation. For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your expression of interest should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and a supporting statement. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law. Should you require any support or adjustments during the application process, please contact Charisma who will be happy to discuss this with you. Closing date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 Interviews with Canine Partners: TBC Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by lunchtime on Wednesday 9th July, prior to shortlist submission by end of day.
Why We Work at Dun & Bradstreet Dun & Bradstreet combines global data and local expertise to help clients make smarter decisions. With 6,000+ people in 31 countries, we are a team of diverse thinkers and problem solvers who all share a common curiosity: to find new ways to turn data into value. If you share this curiosity and want to be part of a future-ready company, come join us! Learn more at . The Senior Director of Dun & Bradstreet's WWN Data Governance team is responsible for the strategic execution and delivery of Dun & Bradstreet's data strategy across our partner network. This role has accountability for all aspects of data management & governance including design, mapping, development, validation, calibration, documentation, approval, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The Data Governance Team conducts ongoing market assessment and research to ensure Dun & Bradstreet maintains a leading market position in all covered geographies, leveraging findings to inform future investment strategies and new solution capabilities to support commercial growth initiatives. Essential Key Responsibilities: Lead the WWN data governance function to deliver operational excellence through the implementation of D&B's established data standards, practices, methodologies, and tools. Drive compliance programs to maintain adherence with data quality framework and standards including adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data; identify continuous improvement opportunities through automation and simplification. Champion the use of new tools and techniques to realize emerging data opportunities and leverage the latest data ontology thinking and techniques to access new data assets. Develop and lead a team of analysts/data specialists who are the go-to experts on all aspects of governance, insights, and control. Explore advanced big data strategies in emerging areas such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to streamline business processes and working practices. Engage WWN partners, clients, and D&B colleagues to identify business needs leading to the establishment of business cases and implementation of new data & governance capabilities to maintain or achieve a leading market position across all covered geographies. Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support governance initiatives and products, building and testing Proof of Concept that meet business needs. Additional duties as assigned. Essential Skills and/or Certifications: 15+ years of experience in a senior data-related role. Hold a bachelor degree in computer science, information technology, data management, or other relevant discipline. Experience in Data Governance with 10+ years leading a technical and/or data team. International experience: proven track record of working in diverse global markets. Expertise working within a Partnerships or Joint Venture environment. Ability to attract new talent and build effective teams. Excellent communication, collaborative, and relationship building skills. Have a transformation mindset, have a track record of successfully navigating and collaborating within complex matrixed organizations, and having discussions with key stakeholders and senior leadership. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite skills. Show an ownership mindset in everything you do. Be a problem solver, be curious, and be inspired to take action. Be proactive, seek ways to collaborate and connect with people and teams in support of driving success. Continuous growth mindset, keep learning through social experiences and relationships with stakeholders, experts, colleagues, and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programs. Where applicable, fluency in English and languages relevant to the working market.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Why We Work at Dun & Bradstreet Dun & Bradstreet combines global data and local expertise to help clients make smarter decisions. With 6,000+ people in 31 countries, we are a team of diverse thinkers and problem solvers who all share a common curiosity: to find new ways to turn data into value. If you share this curiosity and want to be part of a future-ready company, come join us! Learn more at . The Senior Director of Dun & Bradstreet's WWN Data Governance team is responsible for the strategic execution and delivery of Dun & Bradstreet's data strategy across our partner network. This role has accountability for all aspects of data management & governance including design, mapping, development, validation, calibration, documentation, approval, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The Data Governance Team conducts ongoing market assessment and research to ensure Dun & Bradstreet maintains a leading market position in all covered geographies, leveraging findings to inform future investment strategies and new solution capabilities to support commercial growth initiatives. Essential Key Responsibilities: Lead the WWN data governance function to deliver operational excellence through the implementation of D&B's established data standards, practices, methodologies, and tools. Drive compliance programs to maintain adherence with data quality framework and standards including adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data; identify continuous improvement opportunities through automation and simplification. Champion the use of new tools and techniques to realize emerging data opportunities and leverage the latest data ontology thinking and techniques to access new data assets. Develop and lead a team of analysts/data specialists who are the go-to experts on all aspects of governance, insights, and control. Explore advanced big data strategies in emerging areas such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to streamline business processes and working practices. Engage WWN partners, clients, and D&B colleagues to identify business needs leading to the establishment of business cases and implementation of new data & governance capabilities to maintain or achieve a leading market position across all covered geographies. Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support governance initiatives and products, building and testing Proof of Concept that meet business needs. Additional duties as assigned. Essential Skills and/or Certifications: 15+ years of experience in a senior data-related role. Hold a bachelor degree in computer science, information technology, data management, or other relevant discipline. Experience in Data Governance with 10+ years leading a technical and/or data team. International experience: proven track record of working in diverse global markets. Expertise working within a Partnerships or Joint Venture environment. Ability to attract new talent and build effective teams. Excellent communication, collaborative, and relationship building skills. Have a transformation mindset, have a track record of successfully navigating and collaborating within complex matrixed organizations, and having discussions with key stakeholders and senior leadership. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite skills. Show an ownership mindset in everything you do. Be a problem solver, be curious, and be inspired to take action. Be proactive, seek ways to collaborate and connect with people and teams in support of driving success. Continuous growth mindset, keep learning through social experiences and relationships with stakeholders, experts, colleagues, and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programs. Where applicable, fluency in English and languages relevant to the working market.
Day Rate: £800 per day Location: Birmingham Contract:Initial 6-month contract ️Work Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week on-site) Hays is working in partnership with a local council to recruit a Head of Technical Finance, Financial Planning and Treasury Management. This is a newly created leadership role following a council-wide restructure, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of financial strategy and governance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Technical Accounting and Strategy function within the Finance Directorate. Drive the Council's financial strategy, including budget planning, financial forecasting, and closure of accounts. Provide strategic financial advice to the Leadership Team and Elected Members to support policy decisions and transformation initiatives. Interpret and implement financial legislation, CIPFA codes of practice, treasury guidance, and other regulatory frameworks. Enhance financial systems and reporting, leading to improvements in core financial platforms and data capabilities. Ensure the team is future-ready, anticipating and preparing for changes in financial regulations and best practices. Promote continuous professional development, supporting colleagues across the council with expert knowledge and guidance. Ideal Candidate: Extensive experience in senior technical finance roles within the public sector. Deep understanding of local government finance, treasury management, and statutory accounting. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Proven ability to lead system and process improvements in complex financial environments. This is a pivotal role for a forward-thinking finance leader ready to make a lasting impact. If you're ready to take on a strategic challenge and help shape the financial future of a major local authority, we'd love to hear from you. #
Jul 05, 2025
Seasonal
Day Rate: £800 per day Location: Birmingham Contract:Initial 6-month contract ️Work Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week on-site) Hays is working in partnership with a local council to recruit a Head of Technical Finance, Financial Planning and Treasury Management. This is a newly created leadership role following a council-wide restructure, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of financial strategy and governance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Technical Accounting and Strategy function within the Finance Directorate. Drive the Council's financial strategy, including budget planning, financial forecasting, and closure of accounts. Provide strategic financial advice to the Leadership Team and Elected Members to support policy decisions and transformation initiatives. Interpret and implement financial legislation, CIPFA codes of practice, treasury guidance, and other regulatory frameworks. Enhance financial systems and reporting, leading to improvements in core financial platforms and data capabilities. Ensure the team is future-ready, anticipating and preparing for changes in financial regulations and best practices. Promote continuous professional development, supporting colleagues across the council with expert knowledge and guidance. Ideal Candidate: Extensive experience in senior technical finance roles within the public sector. Deep understanding of local government finance, treasury management, and statutory accounting. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Proven ability to lead system and process improvements in complex financial environments. This is a pivotal role for a forward-thinking finance leader ready to make a lasting impact. If you're ready to take on a strategic challenge and help shape the financial future of a major local authority, we'd love to hear from you. #
About the role Please note we're open to considering both Interim and Permanent applications for this opportunity. As the Director ofManagement Information & Business Insights you'll drive the evolution of our data strategy, enabling data-driven decisions that fuel innovation and operational excellence. Based from our Bristol office working on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office), you'll lead a small team of analytics professionals, ensuring the delivery of actionable insights to optimise product performance, enhance customer experience, and shape the future direction of the business. This role offers the opportunity to define the data strategy, shape the data culture, and make a tangible impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key areas of responsibility will include: Strategic leadership Defining and executing a management information and analytics strategy that supports Zellis' business goals. Mentoring and developing a high-performing team of analysts and data specialists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture across the Business Units and Group. Collaborating with executive leadership to identify data opportunities and inform strategic decision-making. Data analytics and insights Analysing financial, customer, product, and operational data to deliver actionable insights that drive performance and revenue growth. Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the software sector, enabling effective tracking of organisational success. Ensuring key metrics are clearly defined. Leveraging predictive analytics to anticipate trends and guide future initiatives. Management information systems Overseeing the data storage / warehouse strategy and data flows between systems, to ensure robust high quality data is available in real-time. Streamlining reporting processes to deliver consistent and timely insights to stakeholders across the organisation. Implementing advanced visualisation tools to present complex data in an accessible, impactful manner. Collaboration and stakeholder engagement Partnering with commercial and operational teams across the Business Units to embed data-led decision-making in their operations. Working closely with IT and external vendors to ensure that tools and systems align with the company's strategy and operational requirements. Acting as an ambassador for data and insights, promoting a culture of curiosity and evidence-based thinking across Zellis. Governance and compliance Ensuring compliance with UK and international data protection standards, including GDPR. Developing and upholding policies for the ethical use of data across the organisation. Skills & experience Qualifications and experience Extensive experience in a senior analytics role within the software or technology sector. Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of SaaS metrics, customer analytics, and industry-specific KPIs. Proficiency in tools like Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and cloud platforms such as Snowflake or AWS. Expertise in data governance and compliance within the UK and EU regulatory context. Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or Business Analytics (Master's degree preferred). Key competencies Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution. Exceptional communication skills, capable of translating technical data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders. Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Collaborative and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills to influence at all levels of the organisation. Results-driven, with a focus on delivering measurable impact through data. Benefits & culture At Zellis we create AI-enabled HR, workforce management and payroll products and services, to power exceptional employee experiences so that you and your people do better. Our multi-award-winning products pay over five million employees a year, with almost half (42%) of the FTSE 100, 50% of the top retailers and 30% of the top universities in the UK & Ireland as customers, making us the largest provider of Payroll and HR software and managed services. Our vision is to be the clear leader in pay, reward, analytics, and people experiences. We're passionate about creating an environment where people want to join, belong to, and be part of a progressive organisation. Our values, which were defined with input from of our 3,000+ colleagues, we live and breathe every day: Unstoppable together. Always learning. Make it count. Think scale. Our people are critical to our ongoing success; we're proud of our inclusive culture that gives you the platform to grow, challenge the status quo and play a crucial role in further enhancing our market position as the leading provider of HR & Payroll software and services.With Zellis you'll have the chance to stretch and challenge yourself in an environment that's varied, flexible and hugely supportive. We also love to reward and recognise our brilliant colleagues. As part of your benefits package, you'll receive: A competitive base salary, plus bonus. 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and the opportunity to buy additional holiday. Private medical insurance. Life assurance 4x salary. Enhanced pension scheme with company contributions up to 8.5%. A huge range of additional flexible benefits across financial & personal wellbeing, lifestyle & leisure.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
About the role Please note we're open to considering both Interim and Permanent applications for this opportunity. As the Director ofManagement Information & Business Insights you'll drive the evolution of our data strategy, enabling data-driven decisions that fuel innovation and operational excellence. Based from our Bristol office working on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office), you'll lead a small team of analytics professionals, ensuring the delivery of actionable insights to optimise product performance, enhance customer experience, and shape the future direction of the business. This role offers the opportunity to define the data strategy, shape the data culture, and make a tangible impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key areas of responsibility will include: Strategic leadership Defining and executing a management information and analytics strategy that supports Zellis' business goals. Mentoring and developing a high-performing team of analysts and data specialists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture across the Business Units and Group. Collaborating with executive leadership to identify data opportunities and inform strategic decision-making. Data analytics and insights Analysing financial, customer, product, and operational data to deliver actionable insights that drive performance and revenue growth. Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the software sector, enabling effective tracking of organisational success. Ensuring key metrics are clearly defined. Leveraging predictive analytics to anticipate trends and guide future initiatives. Management information systems Overseeing the data storage / warehouse strategy and data flows between systems, to ensure robust high quality data is available in real-time. Streamlining reporting processes to deliver consistent and timely insights to stakeholders across the organisation. Implementing advanced visualisation tools to present complex data in an accessible, impactful manner. Collaboration and stakeholder engagement Partnering with commercial and operational teams across the Business Units to embed data-led decision-making in their operations. Working closely with IT and external vendors to ensure that tools and systems align with the company's strategy and operational requirements. Acting as an ambassador for data and insights, promoting a culture of curiosity and evidence-based thinking across Zellis. Governance and compliance Ensuring compliance with UK and international data protection standards, including GDPR. Developing and upholding policies for the ethical use of data across the organisation. Skills & experience Qualifications and experience Extensive experience in a senior analytics role within the software or technology sector. Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of SaaS metrics, customer analytics, and industry-specific KPIs. Proficiency in tools like Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and cloud platforms such as Snowflake or AWS. Expertise in data governance and compliance within the UK and EU regulatory context. Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or Business Analytics (Master's degree preferred). Key competencies Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution. Exceptional communication skills, capable of translating technical data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders. Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Collaborative and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills to influence at all levels of the organisation. Results-driven, with a focus on delivering measurable impact through data. Benefits & culture At Zellis we create AI-enabled HR, workforce management and payroll products and services, to power exceptional employee experiences so that you and your people do better. Our multi-award-winning products pay over five million employees a year, with almost half (42%) of the FTSE 100, 50% of the top retailers and 30% of the top universities in the UK & Ireland as customers, making us the largest provider of Payroll and HR software and managed services. Our vision is to be the clear leader in pay, reward, analytics, and people experiences. We're passionate about creating an environment where people want to join, belong to, and be part of a progressive organisation. Our values, which were defined with input from of our 3,000+ colleagues, we live and breathe every day: Unstoppable together. Always learning. Make it count. Think scale. Our people are critical to our ongoing success; we're proud of our inclusive culture that gives you the platform to grow, challenge the status quo and play a crucial role in further enhancing our market position as the leading provider of HR & Payroll software and services.With Zellis you'll have the chance to stretch and challenge yourself in an environment that's varied, flexible and hugely supportive. We also love to reward and recognise our brilliant colleagues. As part of your benefits package, you'll receive: A competitive base salary, plus bonus. 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and the opportunity to buy additional holiday. Private medical insurance. Life assurance 4x salary. Enhanced pension scheme with company contributions up to 8.5%. A huge range of additional flexible benefits across financial & personal wellbeing, lifestyle & leisure.
Head of Finance Job title: Head of FinanceGrade: 7Organisation: Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Working environment: Remote, with occasional travel. Working hours: 36 hours per weekAnnual leave: 25 days per annum.Increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment.Pension: Civil Service Pension scheme, including a 28.97% employer contribution Closing date: Wednesday 23rd July Purpose As the Finance Lead for the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), you will play a pivotal role in delivering the financial strategy outlined in the IAA's Corporate Plan . You will support financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and programme initiatives to assist the IAA's ambition to become a high-performing, modernised regulator. This includes supporting the development of a new funding model (including leading on fees and charges), enhancing financial governance, and ensuring value for money across all operations. Key responsibilities Financial Leadership Develop and implement the IAA's financial strategy aligned with the Corporate PlanAdvise senior leadership on funding models and provide insight to inform planning. Budgeting and Financial Management Manage the GIA budget, annual accounts, and monthly financial returns.Ensure compliance with government financial standards and reporting requirements. Procurement and Contract Oversight Lead procurement and contract management in line with public sector rules.Ensure delivery of outcomes and hold suppliers accountable for performance. Governance and Assurance Support ARAC and Director of Corporate Operations with financial risk, audit, and assurance.Contribute to business cases and impact assessments for strategic changes. Transformation and Continuous Improvement Embed best financial practices to support a high-performing culture.Collaborate to sustain financial viability across all core functions. Fees and Charges Lead implementation of a new fees and charges model in coordination with stakeholders.Develop a cost recovery framework and update processes to support the regime. Person specification Essential Qualified accountant (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA) Proven experience in financial leadership roles within government or regulatory bodies. Familiarity with Home Office financial systems and reporting requirements. Strong understanding of public sector funding models, procurement regulations, and financial governance.Experience supporting organisational transformation and change programmes. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including with senior officials and external partners. Desirable Experience in designing and working with cost recovery charging models. Experience working in or with arm's length bodies (ALBs).Knowledge of immigration policy and regulatory environments. Forensic accounting background to support POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act 2022) activities. Contact Hays Recruitment is managing this role on behalf of the Immigration Advice Authority. If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please reach out to: Donna - , #
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Head of Finance Job title: Head of FinanceGrade: 7Organisation: Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Working environment: Remote, with occasional travel. Working hours: 36 hours per weekAnnual leave: 25 days per annum.Increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment.Pension: Civil Service Pension scheme, including a 28.97% employer contribution Closing date: Wednesday 23rd July Purpose As the Finance Lead for the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), you will play a pivotal role in delivering the financial strategy outlined in the IAA's Corporate Plan . You will support financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and programme initiatives to assist the IAA's ambition to become a high-performing, modernised regulator. This includes supporting the development of a new funding model (including leading on fees and charges), enhancing financial governance, and ensuring value for money across all operations. Key responsibilities Financial Leadership Develop and implement the IAA's financial strategy aligned with the Corporate PlanAdvise senior leadership on funding models and provide insight to inform planning. Budgeting and Financial Management Manage the GIA budget, annual accounts, and monthly financial returns.Ensure compliance with government financial standards and reporting requirements. Procurement and Contract Oversight Lead procurement and contract management in line with public sector rules.Ensure delivery of outcomes and hold suppliers accountable for performance. Governance and Assurance Support ARAC and Director of Corporate Operations with financial risk, audit, and assurance.Contribute to business cases and impact assessments for strategic changes. Transformation and Continuous Improvement Embed best financial practices to support a high-performing culture.Collaborate to sustain financial viability across all core functions. Fees and Charges Lead implementation of a new fees and charges model in coordination with stakeholders.Develop a cost recovery framework and update processes to support the regime. Person specification Essential Qualified accountant (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA) Proven experience in financial leadership roles within government or regulatory bodies. Familiarity with Home Office financial systems and reporting requirements. Strong understanding of public sector funding models, procurement regulations, and financial governance.Experience supporting organisational transformation and change programmes. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including with senior officials and external partners. Desirable Experience in designing and working with cost recovery charging models. Experience working in or with arm's length bodies (ALBs).Knowledge of immigration policy and regulatory environments. Forensic accounting background to support POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act 2022) activities. Contact Hays Recruitment is managing this role on behalf of the Immigration Advice Authority. If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please reach out to: Donna - , #
Exciting opportunities to join a fast-growing Internal Audit function as a Data Governance Senior Audit Manager at the prestigious London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). LSEG is a diverse and truly global organisation which has grown materially in 2021, primarily through the acquisition of Refinitiv. As part of LSEGInternal Audit, you will have the opportunity to provide assurance and insights on the Refinitiv integration as well as business areas such as CapitalMarkets, Post Trade, Technology, Data and Analytics and the Group's central functions. In line with the Group's expansion, Internal Audit's scale is expanding too with a range of highly qualified audit professionals joining the function tocomplement our outstanding existing team as we build an Internal Audit function fit for LSEG's new era. Be part of that journey!" Role Purpose Lead/oversee audits around data governance, data integrity and regulatory compliance confidently in line with the audit methodology. Develop and train the audit team on data risk and governance principles and monitor the audit team's progress. Help the audit team resolve immediate issues and call out issues and blockers to the Audit Director or Head of Audit timely. Run/oversee the audit team meetings/scrums. At times, you may have to get stuck in and help the team complete the testing/documentation depending on the team's skills. Deliver allocated audits to time, budget and manage our audit risk through compliance with methodology requirements. Complete supervisory reviews of the audit file timely and ensure quality of the file meets methodology expectations. Proactively write and share draft issues and report content to gather early feedback and ensure that final product is impactful and quality. Actively forward plan to identify hurdles in advance so that there is time to implement solutions and propose ways forward. Be the domain expert on data risk governance within the team and business. Confidently manage technology and business partners and independently run stakeholder meetings. Work with the team to keep the business partners up to date with audit progress and findings to maintain our "no surprise" approach. Work with the business to help track Audit Findings and keep the completion of Management Action Plans to time. Role Responsibilities Develops an understanding of the key risks (product, technology, data and operational risks) and risk drivers for the Data & Analytics business; and ensures that the Audit Universe accurately reflets the business operations and that the risk assessments are up to date. Leads a portfolio of audits setting standards and driving on-time delivery at each stage of the engagement lifecycle. Assess the business's data governance practices, and propose risk-based data-themed audits to provide assurance on key data management principles. Delivers core components of audit engagements in line with Internal Audit Methodology. Produces impactful audit reports influencing partners to improve the control environment. Develops and maintains productive relationships across the business and across the audit function with a view to collating and assessing business information throughout the year and update the assessments of the risks. Coaches and motivates team members on the application of the Audit methodology, data governance and management principles, technology/applications risks and controls (ITGC), and actively manages the performance of team members. Leverages standard methodology across the Audit function. Contributes to critical initiatives within Internal Audit and supports delivery of training. Minimum Requirements CISA, CISSP, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent qualifications Degree or equivalent, and relevant professional qualification Recognised Internal Auditing (IIA / CIIA), Data Analytics Certificate Program or Accounting Qualification. May be Part Qualified Demonstrable experience required in assurance delivery and supervision, including experience of driving data governance and data integrity audits Deep understanding of data management tools, databases, data analytics, applicable data regulations Technology/application (ITGC) Technical Knowledge is advantageous Extensive partner management experience Experience in a fast-paced international organisation would be advantageous Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities coupled with superb communication, writing and collaboration skills Continuous improvement, and proactive, self-motivating attitude We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is Blended (approximately 3 days in the office). LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject . If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Exciting opportunities to join a fast-growing Internal Audit function as a Data Governance Senior Audit Manager at the prestigious London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). LSEG is a diverse and truly global organisation which has grown materially in 2021, primarily through the acquisition of Refinitiv. As part of LSEGInternal Audit, you will have the opportunity to provide assurance and insights on the Refinitiv integration as well as business areas such as CapitalMarkets, Post Trade, Technology, Data and Analytics and the Group's central functions. In line with the Group's expansion, Internal Audit's scale is expanding too with a range of highly qualified audit professionals joining the function tocomplement our outstanding existing team as we build an Internal Audit function fit for LSEG's new era. Be part of that journey!" Role Purpose Lead/oversee audits around data governance, data integrity and regulatory compliance confidently in line with the audit methodology. Develop and train the audit team on data risk and governance principles and monitor the audit team's progress. Help the audit team resolve immediate issues and call out issues and blockers to the Audit Director or Head of Audit timely. Run/oversee the audit team meetings/scrums. At times, you may have to get stuck in and help the team complete the testing/documentation depending on the team's skills. Deliver allocated audits to time, budget and manage our audit risk through compliance with methodology requirements. Complete supervisory reviews of the audit file timely and ensure quality of the file meets methodology expectations. Proactively write and share draft issues and report content to gather early feedback and ensure that final product is impactful and quality. Actively forward plan to identify hurdles in advance so that there is time to implement solutions and propose ways forward. Be the domain expert on data risk governance within the team and business. Confidently manage technology and business partners and independently run stakeholder meetings. Work with the team to keep the business partners up to date with audit progress and findings to maintain our "no surprise" approach. Work with the business to help track Audit Findings and keep the completion of Management Action Plans to time. Role Responsibilities Develops an understanding of the key risks (product, technology, data and operational risks) and risk drivers for the Data & Analytics business; and ensures that the Audit Universe accurately reflets the business operations and that the risk assessments are up to date. Leads a portfolio of audits setting standards and driving on-time delivery at each stage of the engagement lifecycle. Assess the business's data governance practices, and propose risk-based data-themed audits to provide assurance on key data management principles. Delivers core components of audit engagements in line with Internal Audit Methodology. Produces impactful audit reports influencing partners to improve the control environment. Develops and maintains productive relationships across the business and across the audit function with a view to collating and assessing business information throughout the year and update the assessments of the risks. Coaches and motivates team members on the application of the Audit methodology, data governance and management principles, technology/applications risks and controls (ITGC), and actively manages the performance of team members. Leverages standard methodology across the Audit function. Contributes to critical initiatives within Internal Audit and supports delivery of training. Minimum Requirements CISA, CISSP, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent qualifications Degree or equivalent, and relevant professional qualification Recognised Internal Auditing (IIA / CIIA), Data Analytics Certificate Program or Accounting Qualification. May be Part Qualified Demonstrable experience required in assurance delivery and supervision, including experience of driving data governance and data integrity audits Deep understanding of data management tools, databases, data analytics, applicable data regulations Technology/application (ITGC) Technical Knowledge is advantageous Extensive partner management experience Experience in a fast-paced international organisation would be advantageous Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities coupled with superb communication, writing and collaboration skills Continuous improvement, and proactive, self-motivating attitude We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is Blended (approximately 3 days in the office). LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject . If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
Hays Accounts and Finance
Bristol, Gloucestershire
The Senior Finance team at Hays Bristol is thrilled to be partnering with a dynamic, market-leading organisation to recruit for a newly created Group Financial Controller position. This exciting opportunity was created this month, following a successful acquisition, marking a pivotal moment in the company's growth journey. With a turnover of 30 million, the business is now seeking a commercially astute and strategic finance leader to work closely with the Managing Director, driving financial performance and shaping the future of the group. This role is being offered on an initial three-six month temporary basis, giving both the business and the successful candidate the opportunity to scope the role and ensure it's the right long-term fit. The client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, ideally an experienced Financial Controller with a strong background in managing group-level finances. They're particularly interested in ambitious individuals who are looking to step up into a Group Finance Director role in the future-making this a fantastic springboard for the next stage of your career. Job description To oversee and be responsible for all financial and accountancy aspects of the Group, working with internal staff within the existing finance department, together with key external stakeholders. Key responsibilities: Financial and Accounting Operations: Oversee day-to-day operations across all sites for efficient and accurate systems and procedures. Financial Accounting and Reporting: Manage and produce financial statements for the Group and subsidiaries, consisting of; Monthly management accounts Statutory annual accounts Financial returns/reports Develop and supervise the implementation of internal financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems. Budgets and Forecasts Produce and manage annual budgets and forecasts for use within the wider Group and external stakeholders (banking, audit) Financial Planning and Analysis Conducting financial analysis of business performance, providing insights to the directors to support shape strategic decisions. Provide advice to directors about financial decision-making. Compliance and Governance Take overall responsibility for the management of financial details to ensure legal obligations are met. Lead and be the point of contact for external advisors/stakeholders (VAT, HMRC, Corporation Tax). Key Attributes: Thorough and methodical attention to detail. Commercially astute. Ability to prioritise. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Analytical approach to work. Excellent problem-solving, negotiation skills and use of initiative. Positive and approachable. Sound technical skills. Essential Attributes: Qualified accountant from one of the following institutions:ACA/ACCA/CIMA/IFA/ICAEW) Excellent knowledge and experience of Sage. Experience of payroll (and ideally Earnie/Iris software). Experience of working within a complex group organisation with international links. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jul 05, 2025
Seasonal
The Senior Finance team at Hays Bristol is thrilled to be partnering with a dynamic, market-leading organisation to recruit for a newly created Group Financial Controller position. This exciting opportunity was created this month, following a successful acquisition, marking a pivotal moment in the company's growth journey. With a turnover of 30 million, the business is now seeking a commercially astute and strategic finance leader to work closely with the Managing Director, driving financial performance and shaping the future of the group. This role is being offered on an initial three-six month temporary basis, giving both the business and the successful candidate the opportunity to scope the role and ensure it's the right long-term fit. The client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, ideally an experienced Financial Controller with a strong background in managing group-level finances. They're particularly interested in ambitious individuals who are looking to step up into a Group Finance Director role in the future-making this a fantastic springboard for the next stage of your career. Job description To oversee and be responsible for all financial and accountancy aspects of the Group, working with internal staff within the existing finance department, together with key external stakeholders. Key responsibilities: Financial and Accounting Operations: Oversee day-to-day operations across all sites for efficient and accurate systems and procedures. Financial Accounting and Reporting: Manage and produce financial statements for the Group and subsidiaries, consisting of; Monthly management accounts Statutory annual accounts Financial returns/reports Develop and supervise the implementation of internal financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems. Budgets and Forecasts Produce and manage annual budgets and forecasts for use within the wider Group and external stakeholders (banking, audit) Financial Planning and Analysis Conducting financial analysis of business performance, providing insights to the directors to support shape strategic decisions. Provide advice to directors about financial decision-making. Compliance and Governance Take overall responsibility for the management of financial details to ensure legal obligations are met. Lead and be the point of contact for external advisors/stakeholders (VAT, HMRC, Corporation Tax). Key Attributes: Thorough and methodical attention to detail. Commercially astute. Ability to prioritise. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Analytical approach to work. Excellent problem-solving, negotiation skills and use of initiative. Positive and approachable. Sound technical skills. Essential Attributes: Qualified accountant from one of the following institutions:ACA/ACCA/CIMA/IFA/ICAEW) Excellent knowledge and experience of Sage. Experience of payroll (and ideally Earnie/Iris software). Experience of working within a complex group organisation with international links. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)