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Position: Finance Manager of FP&A UK & IE Job Description: Finance Manager of FP&A UK & IE Job Description As the Finance Manager of FP&A you will lead a team of five financial analysts, both office based and remote, covering various aspects of FP&A and management accounting. Business partnering, communication and collaboration with main board and other business stakeholders. Responsibility for accounting processes within a SOX controlled environment, ensuring business and departmental priorities are met. Closely working with the wider finance teams and finance leaders involved in UK & IE entity accounts, fostering a culture of "One Arrow" and collaboration. Responsibilities: Team Management: Provide support, mentorship and training to a team of professional accountants and analysts in training Manage team workload and deadlines effectively Foster a culture of continuous improvement Ensure high service levels and maintain strong relationships across the business Reporting and Analysis (UK & IE): Month end variance analysis compared to prior year, forecast and budget Manage the annual budgeting process Manage quarterly and monthly results forecasting Prepare and review reporting packs to OI level on a monthly and quarterly basis, including the quarterly business review Deliver ad-hoc reporting and support the business Business partner to the Divisional Directors, Operational and Executive Board of Directors Sales Incentives (UK & IE): Manage sales commission plans and tools, ensuring accurate and consistent calculations Support and guidance on queries Maintain good service levels to managers and individuals Lead Executive Board commission approval meetings Advising on proposed scheme changes and improvements Accounting (UK): Management of all aspects of accounting relating to billings and gross profit Prepare month end revenue & margin flash and actual reporting preparation, including variance analysis Review of margins, and support analysts on margin related tasks Manage customers and vendors rebates calculations, reserves and reporting Sales out report and balance sheet reconciliation reviews and approvals, including SOX level approvals Maintain good ageing levels on all balance sheet items FX management (USD & EURO) Inventory analysis and liaise with business on ageing to ensure minimal obsolescence Manage revenue recognition management and provide guidance to the business SOX control ownership for revenue recognition Providing ad-hoc reporting and support to the business Working closely with the IE Senior Finance Manager, ensuring collaboration and consistency in processes Projects: Contribute to MS AX developments and fixes, including testing, advising on developments and supporting team members Develop processes to improve efficiency and accuracy, leveraging the latest tools Ad hoc projects as and when required Person specification Qualified Accountant with minimum 7 years experience in FP&A Proven experience of leading a team Excellent communication skills Prior experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX and MS Power Tools are advantageous Experience of MS Power BI & Power Query is desirable Advanced Excel skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines What we offer Competitive and attractive employee compensation package Reliable & trusting work environment Cooperative team with flat structures and communication Professional and personal development Do you see yourself as our future colleague? If yes - send us your application Location: UK-Harrogate, United Kingdom (Central House Otley) Time Type: Full time Job Category: Accounting/Finance

Senior Sales Executive - Data & Analytics - Up to 100,000 salary + Commission Location: London, United Kingdom About the Role: A global IT consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Sales Executive to drive growth across the UK by selling cutting-edge data engineering, analytics, cloud data platforms, and AI-led solutions. This is a dynamic role combining new business development with account growth, ideal for a sales professional who thrives on both hunting and nurturing client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Develop new business opportunities across mid-market and enterprise clients. Manage the full sales lifecycle with support from pre-sales and delivery teams. Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline aligned to revenue targets. Own and grow assigned accounts through upsell and cross-sell opportunities. Engage with senior stakeholders (Heads of Data, Analytics Managers, IT Directors). Collaborate with internal teams for solutioning and accurate forecasting. What We're Looking For: Essential: 5-7 years of B2B sales experience in Data, Analytics, Cloud, or Digital services. Proven track record selling consulting or managed services. High-level understanding of data engineering, analytics, and cloud platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, AWS). Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: Experience with UK enterprise or mid-market clients. Familiarity with pre-sales and offshore delivery models. Industry exposure to Insurance, Public Sector, BFSI. Why Join: Opportunity to sell high-demand data and AI services. Strong pre-sales and delivery support. Clear career growth and learning opportunities. Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.

Director, Strategic Data Analytics (Public Sector) Office base typically London, Manchester, or Glasgow Excellent Salary depending on profile About the Consultancy We are working with a world renowned, global consultancy that partners with senior leaders to shape and deliver digital transformation. Guided by a purpose led commitment to an inclusive and sustainable future. Its multidisciplinary teams across strategy, data, AI, design, and engineering build new digital products, services, and operating models that help organisations modernise, scale, and grow responsibly. The Role Senior leadership position within an established Enterprise Data Analytics practice, focused on UK Public Sector clients. You will shape growth, build trusted senior relationships, and lead complex programmes that deliver measurable outcomes, with strong governance and responsible use of AI. Key Responsibilities Own Director level commercial performance, shaping pipeline, converting opportunities, and delivering sustainable account growth Lead account strategy and senior stakeholder engagement, becoming a trusted advisor across data, analytics, and AI agendas Sponsor major programmes, setting clear direction, strong governance, and delivery quality across multi-disciplinary teams Contribute to propositions, bids, and practice direction, supporting repeatable, scalable offerings Lead one or more areas: Operational Analytics, Data and AI Strategy, Data and AI Innovation, Data and AI Factory Build inclusive, high performing teams through mentoring, progression support, and coaching led leadership Candidate Profile You will be, or have the experience to operate as, a senior consulting leader with deep UK Public Sector experience across data, analytics, and AI, operating credibly at Director level within a large consultancy environment. You bring a collaborative, inclusive leadership style, and you are confident owning commercial outcomes while developing talent and delivering high-quality work. Essential experience: senior Public Sector relationships, enterprise data or AI strategy, leadership of complex transformations, ownership of commercially significant growth, translating AI and analytics into practical change, effective leadership in matrixed environments. Apply or message for a confidential discussion Need to Know Travel is client-led and planned where possible, with flexibility depending on engagement needs Competitive base salary, flexible benefits, and performance-linked variable compensation

Quantity Surveyor - Major Water Infrastructure project! Strategic Commercial Lead Water & Utilities Sector A client of mine is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (QS) to join a leading infrastructure specialist delivering a critical water-based construction project in the Swindon region. This is a high-impact role managing the commercial health of large-scale utilities projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment works. Rate: 355 - 400 per day (Umbrella) Location: Swindon (Site-based with Hybrid flexibility) Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days On-Site / 2 Days Working from Home) Schedule: 40 Hours per Week 08:00 AM Start Sector: Water Infrastructure / Civil Engineering The Opportunity: Driving Commercial Excellence As a Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial management of complex water infrastructure packages. You will be responsible for protecting the project's margin while ensuring all contractual obligations are met under the NEC4 (or NEC3 ) framework. Key Responsibilities & NEC Duties NEC Contract Administration: Take full ownership of the NEC3/NEC4 contract. Compensation Events (CEs): Identifying, notifying, and quoting for changes in scope. Early Warning Notices (EWNs): Proactively managing the Early Warning register and leading Risk Reduction meetings. Payment Assessments: Ensuring monthly assessments are submitted in accordance with the contract's "Period for Payment." Cost Management & CVRs: Leading the monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process, providing accurate forecasting to completion, and presenting financial performance reports to the Commercial Director. Subcontractor Management: Overseeing the procurement and commercial management of specialist subcontractors, ensuring their accounts are managed strictly under NEC sub-contract terms. Risk & Opportunity Management: Developing and maintaining the project risk register, identifying commercial opportunities to improve project margin, and mitigating potential liabilities. Change Control: Working closely with the project team to identify and value variations, ensuring all additional works are correctly captured and recovered from the client. Final Accounts: Driving the timely agreement of both upstream (Client) and downstream (Subcontractor) final accounts to ensure successful project close-out. Team Mentorship: Providing guidance and support to junior and assistant quantity surveyors within the project team. Candidate Requirements NEC Expertise: Extensive and demonstrable experience administering NEC3 or NEC4 contracts within a construction environment is essential. Sector Experience: Proven track record as a QS within the Water, Utilities, or Civil Engineering sectors. Financial Acumen: Strong experience in CVR reporting, cash flow forecasting, and managing multi-million-pound project budgets. Communication: A professional negotiator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from site teams to executive management. Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) and ideally MRICS/MCInstCES (or working towards). If you are a QS looking for a stable, high-value infrastructure contract with a healthy work-life balance, apply today! Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Water Infrastructure project! Strategic Commercial Lead Water & Utilities Sector A client of mine is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to join a leading infrastructure specialist delivering a critical water-based construction project in the Swindon region. This is a high-impact role managing the commercial health of large-scale utilities projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment works. Rate: 490 per day (Umbrella) Location: Swindon (Site-based with Hybrid flexibility) Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days On-Site / 2 Days Working from Home) Schedule: 40 Hours per Week 08:00 AM Start Sector: Water Infrastructure / Civil Engineering The Opportunity: Driving Commercial Excellence As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial management of complex water infrastructure packages. You will be responsible for protecting the project's margin while ensuring all contractual obligations are met under the NEC4 (or NEC3) framework. Key Responsibilities & NEC Duties NEC Contract Administration: Take full ownership of the NEC3/NEC4 contract. Compensation Events (CEs): Identifying, notifying, and quoting for changes in scope. Early Warning Notices (EWNs): Proactively managing the Early Warning register and leading Risk Reduction meetings. Payment Assessments: Ensuring monthly assessments are submitted in accordance with the contract's "Period for Payment." Cost Management & CVRs: Leading the monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process, providing accurate forecasting to completion, and presenting financial performance reports to the Commercial Director. Subcontractor Management: Overseeing the procurement and commercial management of specialist subcontractors, ensuring their accounts are managed strictly under NEC sub-contract terms. Risk & Opportunity Management: Developing and maintaining the project risk register, identifying commercial opportunities to improve project margin, and mitigating potential liabilities. Change Control: Working closely with the project team to identify and value variations, ensuring all additional works are correctly captured and recovered from the client. Final Accounts: Driving the timely agreement of both upstream (Client) and downstream (Subcontractor) final accounts to ensure successful project close-out. Team Mentorship: Providing guidance and support to junior and assistant quantity surveyors within the project team. Candidate Requirements NEC Expertise: Extensive and demonstrable experience administering NEC3 or NEC4 contracts within a construction environment is essential. Sector Experience: Proven track record as a Senior QS within the Water, Utilities, or Civil Engineering sectors. Financial Acumen: Strong experience in CVR reporting, cash flow forecasting, and managing multi-million-pound project budgets. Communication: A professional negotiator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from site teams to executive management. Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) and ideally MRICS/MCInstCES (or working towards). If you are a Senior QS or QS looking for a stable, high-value infrastructure contract with a healthy work-life balance, apply today! Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.