Cedar is partnered with a PE-backed Consultancy within the IT and Data sector to support the appointment of an Interim FP&A Director. This role is based in Central London on a hybrid basis (2-3 days per week in the office) and is offered on a day-rate contract, paying £700 to £1,000 per day. The initial contract duration is 6 months. The CompanyA consultancy specialising in IT and data services, backed by a mid-market private equity firm and entering a critical pre-exit phase. With strong underlying performance and a well-established client base, the business is now focused on optimising financial performance, enhancing forecasting capability, and strengthening commercial insight ahead of a planned exit within the next 12 months. You'll join a high-growth, investor-backed environment with an engaged PE sponsor and a leadership team aligned on preparing the business for transaction, with a clear emphasis on quality of earnings, forecasting accuracy, and value maximisation. The RoleAs Interim FP&A Director, you'll lead the planning, forecasting, and commercial finance agenda, with a strong emphasis on supporting pre-sale preparation. You will play a key role in driving insight, improving forecasting rigour, and ensuring the business is well-positioned from a financial and commercial perspective ahead of exit. Key responsibilities include: Owning and enhancing the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes Building and refining financial models to support exit readiness, scenario planning, and value creation initiatives Delivering high-quality analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making and commercial performance Working closely with senior leadership and PE stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial performance and forecasts Supporting pre-sale preparation, including data integrity, financial diligence readiness, and quality of earnings considerations Improving the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of management reporting and KPI tracking Partnering with commercial teams to challenge assumptions, analyse trends, and drive performance improvement Identifying key value drivers, risks, and opportunities across the business Enhancing FP&A processes, tools, and frameworks to support scalability and exit readiness Providing clear, credible financial narratives to support investor communications and potential buyer engagement Your Profile Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience operating at FP&A Director, Head of FP&A, or senior commercial finance level within PE-backed or high-growth environments Demonstrable experience supporting a business through a private equity exit from an FP&A or commercial finance perspective Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis Experience working closely with investors, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight Hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally Available at short notice or immediately Compensation & BenefitsThis Interim FP&A Director role is offered at a rate of £700 to £1,000 per day. Based in Central London, it offers hybrid working (2-3 days per week) along with: A clearly defined mandate focused on FP&A enhancement and exit preparation Direct exposure to PE stakeholders and senior leadership The opportunity to play a key role in preparing a business for sale within the next 12 months A fast-paced, commercially driven environment with tangible impact on value creation and exit outcomes
Apr 07, 2026
Contractor
Cedar is partnered with a PE-backed Consultancy within the IT and Data sector to support the appointment of an Interim FP&A Director. This role is based in Central London on a hybrid basis (2-3 days per week in the office) and is offered on a day-rate contract, paying £700 to £1,000 per day. The initial contract duration is 6 months. The CompanyA consultancy specialising in IT and data services, backed by a mid-market private equity firm and entering a critical pre-exit phase. With strong underlying performance and a well-established client base, the business is now focused on optimising financial performance, enhancing forecasting capability, and strengthening commercial insight ahead of a planned exit within the next 12 months. You'll join a high-growth, investor-backed environment with an engaged PE sponsor and a leadership team aligned on preparing the business for transaction, with a clear emphasis on quality of earnings, forecasting accuracy, and value maximisation. The RoleAs Interim FP&A Director, you'll lead the planning, forecasting, and commercial finance agenda, with a strong emphasis on supporting pre-sale preparation. You will play a key role in driving insight, improving forecasting rigour, and ensuring the business is well-positioned from a financial and commercial perspective ahead of exit. Key responsibilities include: Owning and enhancing the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes Building and refining financial models to support exit readiness, scenario planning, and value creation initiatives Delivering high-quality analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making and commercial performance Working closely with senior leadership and PE stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial performance and forecasts Supporting pre-sale preparation, including data integrity, financial diligence readiness, and quality of earnings considerations Improving the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of management reporting and KPI tracking Partnering with commercial teams to challenge assumptions, analyse trends, and drive performance improvement Identifying key value drivers, risks, and opportunities across the business Enhancing FP&A processes, tools, and frameworks to support scalability and exit readiness Providing clear, credible financial narratives to support investor communications and potential buyer engagement Your Profile Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience operating at FP&A Director, Head of FP&A, or senior commercial finance level within PE-backed or high-growth environments Demonstrable experience supporting a business through a private equity exit from an FP&A or commercial finance perspective Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis Experience working closely with investors, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight Hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally Available at short notice or immediately Compensation & BenefitsThis Interim FP&A Director role is offered at a rate of £700 to £1,000 per day. Based in Central London, it offers hybrid working (2-3 days per week) along with: A clearly defined mandate focused on FP&A enhancement and exit preparation Direct exposure to PE stakeholders and senior leadership The opportunity to play a key role in preparing a business for sale within the next 12 months A fast-paced, commercially driven environment with tangible impact on value creation and exit outcomes
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Home District/Group:Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Department:Safety Market:Nuclear Employment Type:Full Time Position Overview Reporting to the EHS Director, the Sr. Advisor, Emergency Response is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a world-class emergency preparedness and rescue capability for the SMR-X construction program. This role ensures the project is fully prepared to prevent, respond to, and recover from high-risk events including fire, medical emergencies, high-angle rescue, and confined space incidents across complex, multi-employer work environments. This position serves as the technical authority and operational lead for all emergency response planning, readiness, training, and field execution-ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, industry best practice, and nuclear-grade operational standards District Overview Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management and construction provider operating across NorthAmerica.Our experience spans all aspects of the nuclear market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Department of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial and infrastructure markets. Location The position will be based on our project in Darlington, ON. Responsibilities Develop and maintain the Project Emergency Response Framework, integrating fire suppression, medical response, high-angle rescue, and confined space rescue into a unified, auditable system. Establish emergency response standards, procedures, and performance requirements aligned with regulatory, client, and constructor expectations. Build and maintain formal rescue plan templates and scope-specific rescue packages for all high-risk work activities. Lead the development and approval of task-specific rescue plans for confined spaces, elevated and high-angle work, hot work and fire risk environments, and complex, multi-employer work fronts. Act as the project's technical authority for emergency response methods, equipment selection, and rescue system design. Review method statements, permits, and hazard analyses to ensure rescue and response requirements are fully integrated. Maintain continuous oversight of emergency response readiness, including staffing levels, equipment availability, and response capability across all active work zones. Lead routine and unannounced response drills, simulations, and performance assessments. Conduct field audits and readiness inspections to verify compliance and effectiveness. Establish and lead a full-time Emergency Response Team (ERT), augmented by trained craft workers embedded within the workforce. Define training, certification, and competency standards for all response personnel. Build a culture of readiness, professionalism, and disciplined execution across the response organization. Design and implement a project-wide emergency response training program, including confined space rescue, high-angle rescue, first aid, trauma response, and medical coordination, fire suppression and incident command Maintain competency tracking, certification records, and refresher training schedules. Coordinate with local emergency services, site security, medical providers, and regulatory agencies to ensure seamless external response integration. Support leadership during incident response, investigations, and post-event learning reviews. Provide technical briefings and readiness reports to project leadership and client representatives. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Minimum 10-15 years of experience in emergency response, rescue operations, or high-risk industrial safety environments. Proven experience in oil & gas, heavy industrial construction, major infrastructure, or energy projects. Demonstrated expertise in confined space rescue systems, high-angle and technical rope rescue, fire response and suppression planning, and Industrial medical response and trauma management. Hands on experience developing, authoring, and executing formal rescue plans for complex work scopes. Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks governing emergency preparedness in high-hazard environments. Preferred Experience on nuclear, petrochemical, LNG, or megaproject construction programs. Formal training or certification in Incident Command Systems (ICS), technical rescue disciplines, and emergency management or crisis leadership. Experience building and leading dedicated industrial ERT programs. Core Competencies Operational Control Mindset: Thinks in systems, not just response-designs prevention, readiness, execution, and learning loops. Field Credibility: Trusted by trades, supervisors, and leadership as a technical and operational authority. Leadership Under Pressure: Calm, decisive, and structured in high-consequence environments. Technical Rigor: High standards for documentation, training, and procedural discipline. Communication: Clear, authoritative, and able to brief executives and field teams alike. Performance Outcomes Zero uncontrolled emergency response failures. Fully auditable and regulator-ready emergency response system. Demonstrated field readiness through drills, audits, and performance metrics. A trained, professional, and embedded emergency response culture across the workforce. Other Requirements Able to lift at least 50 pounds and climb ladders, if required Must be comfortable with different work locations and job sites Ability to work with limited supervision and to be proactive Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines Valid Driver's License Work productively and meet deadlines timely Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions Base Compensation:$115,000/yr -$135,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate. There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come. Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you. Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Home District/Group:Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Department:Safety Market:Nuclear Employment Type:Full Time Position Overview Reporting to the EHS Director, the Sr. Advisor, Emergency Response is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a world-class emergency preparedness and rescue capability for the SMR-X construction program. This role ensures the project is fully prepared to prevent, respond to, and recover from high-risk events including fire, medical emergencies, high-angle rescue, and confined space incidents across complex, multi-employer work environments. This position serves as the technical authority and operational lead for all emergency response planning, readiness, training, and field execution-ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, industry best practice, and nuclear-grade operational standards District Overview Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management and construction provider operating across NorthAmerica.Our experience spans all aspects of the nuclear market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Department of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial and infrastructure markets. Location The position will be based on our project in Darlington, ON. Responsibilities Develop and maintain the Project Emergency Response Framework, integrating fire suppression, medical response, high-angle rescue, and confined space rescue into a unified, auditable system. Establish emergency response standards, procedures, and performance requirements aligned with regulatory, client, and constructor expectations. Build and maintain formal rescue plan templates and scope-specific rescue packages for all high-risk work activities. Lead the development and approval of task-specific rescue plans for confined spaces, elevated and high-angle work, hot work and fire risk environments, and complex, multi-employer work fronts. Act as the project's technical authority for emergency response methods, equipment selection, and rescue system design. Review method statements, permits, and hazard analyses to ensure rescue and response requirements are fully integrated. Maintain continuous oversight of emergency response readiness, including staffing levels, equipment availability, and response capability across all active work zones. Lead routine and unannounced response drills, simulations, and performance assessments. Conduct field audits and readiness inspections to verify compliance and effectiveness. Establish and lead a full-time Emergency Response Team (ERT), augmented by trained craft workers embedded within the workforce. Define training, certification, and competency standards for all response personnel. Build a culture of readiness, professionalism, and disciplined execution across the response organization. Design and implement a project-wide emergency response training program, including confined space rescue, high-angle rescue, first aid, trauma response, and medical coordination, fire suppression and incident command Maintain competency tracking, certification records, and refresher training schedules. Coordinate with local emergency services, site security, medical providers, and regulatory agencies to ensure seamless external response integration. Support leadership during incident response, investigations, and post-event learning reviews. Provide technical briefings and readiness reports to project leadership and client representatives. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Minimum 10-15 years of experience in emergency response, rescue operations, or high-risk industrial safety environments. Proven experience in oil & gas, heavy industrial construction, major infrastructure, or energy projects. Demonstrated expertise in confined space rescue systems, high-angle and technical rope rescue, fire response and suppression planning, and Industrial medical response and trauma management. Hands on experience developing, authoring, and executing formal rescue plans for complex work scopes. Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks governing emergency preparedness in high-hazard environments. Preferred Experience on nuclear, petrochemical, LNG, or megaproject construction programs. Formal training or certification in Incident Command Systems (ICS), technical rescue disciplines, and emergency management or crisis leadership. Experience building and leading dedicated industrial ERT programs. Core Competencies Operational Control Mindset: Thinks in systems, not just response-designs prevention, readiness, execution, and learning loops. Field Credibility: Trusted by trades, supervisors, and leadership as a technical and operational authority. Leadership Under Pressure: Calm, decisive, and structured in high-consequence environments. Technical Rigor: High standards for documentation, training, and procedural discipline. Communication: Clear, authoritative, and able to brief executives and field teams alike. Performance Outcomes Zero uncontrolled emergency response failures. Fully auditable and regulator-ready emergency response system. Demonstrated field readiness through drills, audits, and performance metrics. A trained, professional, and embedded emergency response culture across the workforce. Other Requirements Able to lift at least 50 pounds and climb ladders, if required Must be comfortable with different work locations and job sites Ability to work with limited supervision and to be proactive Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines Valid Driver's License Work productively and meet deadlines timely Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions Base Compensation:$115,000/yr -$135,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate. There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come. Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you. Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.
Raytheon Technologies Corporate Headquarters
Solihull, West Midlands
Date Posted: 2026-03-10 Country: United Kingdom Location: Solihull, Solihull Position Role Type: Unspecified We have an excellent opportunity for a Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager/Associate Director - Contingent Labour (EMEA & APAC Regions) to join our team. The successful applicant will provide overall support for Non-Product (Indirect) Sourcing categories of spend in Europe, Middle East & Africa Region ($750M of Non-Product Sourcing spend across the EMEA Region) and Asia Pacific ( $330M NP spend across the APAC Region). In this role the Corporate Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager or Associate Director supports the International (EMEA & APAC Regions) Non-Product Sourcing Director and the RTX Corporate Global Contingent Labour Category Leader on the Contingent Labour Category at the International level (EMEA & APAC Regions). The Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager or Associate Director also supports a cross-functional, multiple business unit team (Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace & Raytheon) in all aspects of the RTX Corporate Non-Product Sourcing strategy in leveraging Non-Product Sourcing spend at the EMEA level. In this International (EMEA & APAC) role the top 4 EMEA countries/markets with UK, Poland, France & Germany and top 4 APAC countries with Singapore, India, China & Australia represent 90% of the total spend. This role has a solid-line report to the International Corporate Non-Product Sourcing Director who is based in Europe and a dotted-line report to the Global Category Leader on Contingent Labour who is based in the US. What you will do: Core responsibilities include Regional Non-Product Sourcing Category responsibilities, spend analytics, development and execution of annual Sourcing strategies (Global strategy roll outs & Regional Strategies), supplier negotiations (Global, Regional or Country), supplier performance management & operational support. Transactional activities are excluded from this Corporate Strategic Sourcing position. Category responsibility is focused on Agency Staff, Leased Labour & Statement of Work across the EMEA & APAC Regions. This Category also encompasses the Concept of Managed Service Provider (MSP) including the Vendor Management Solution (VMS) SAP Fieldglass. Contingent Labour in the EMEA Region represents roughly $120M of spend per annum in EMEA & $30M in APAC. At the global level, Contingent Labour Category represents almost $2 Billion p.a. Utilise the RTX Operation & Supply Chain standard works (i.e. CORE methodology) & tools (i.e. ARIBA), collaborative sourcing systems & joint supplier selection process while supporting the regional business unit teams to ensure robust participation. Support the International Non-Product Sourcing Director in leading frequent regional meetings (EMEA, Country & Category Sourcing Councils), project development, negotiation and project execution are key deliverables. Lead and coordinate across all Non-Product Categories (with the support of the other Regional Category Leaders and the International NP Sourcing Director) a given Country Non-Product Sourcing Council in his/her country of living or in another key EMEA country/market. In that specific role, UK Sourcing Council would apply. Support the International Non-Product Sourcing Director and his International team in leading the development of clear Regional Non-Product Category strategy for Contingent Labour in close cooperation with the Global Contingent Labour Category Team, including the development and execution of Savings within this managed category. Represent the EMEA & APAC Regions in the Contingent Labor Global Category Council for supporting Global Strategies (including the international dimension) but also for developing Regional Contingent Labour strategy where it makes sense. Benchmark North America, Europe & Asia Contingent Labour markets to identify best-in-class partners to work with on a long-term manner and leverage best Category practices. Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and business trends in his/her Category and incorporate these trends, when appropriate, into the Contingent Labour Category's strategic plan. Facilitate collaboration in EMEA and APAC for leveraging the oneRTX scale & breadth. Support integration and harmonisation processes at RTX for leveraging the One Company spend to find synergies and opportunities across the RTX Business Units (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon but also Corporate). Support the Contract Management process in his/her category and the Contract roll out across his/her region. Reporting Line: Strong-line report to the RTX Corporate International (APAC & EMEA) Non-Product Sourcing Director & Dotted-line report to the Global Category Leader for Contingent Labour. Non-Product Procurement Scope: Contingent Labour encompassing Agency Staff, Leased Labour & Statement of Work across the EMEA & APAC Regions. This Category also encompasses the Concept of Managed Service Provider (MSP) including the Vendor Management Solution (VMS) SAP Fieldglass. Contingent Labour in the EMEA Region represents roughly $120M of spend per annum in EMEA & $30M in APAC. At the global level, Contingent Labour Category represents almost $2 Billion p.a. Qualifications / Experience you must have: MA/MS degree with significant relevant Procurement / Sourcing experience in Non-Product/Indirect (preferred) and Procurement/Sourcing (valued). Proven ability to work in English (required), other languages such as Polish, German, French, would be useful. Deep expertise in the Contingent Labour Category. Proven ability to exercise independent business judgement to drive strategies and results. Proven ability to work with a Global & Regional team to achieve results through leadership & influence. Ability to excel in a dynamic environment, and to lead analysis and resolution of complex problems where success requires the evaluation of both tangible and intangible variables. Strong ability to work across different Industries such as Aerospace, Defence & Space. Very strong communication skills are required in this position. High expectation on identifying a hard & smart worker for potential career & exciting growth within the RTX Company. Role Type: Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Remote within the UK: Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to a site location as needed. Travel: Up to 20%, mainly within Europe/Middle East/Africa, Asia but also North America. What we offer: People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include: 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays Attractive Compensation Package Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening) Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with matched contributions up to 10% Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation Employee Discounts & Flexible benefits platform Professional Development + Growth Staff Discounts Employee Recognition Support with professional fees EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) and much more For Internal Applicants Only: This role is aligned to the Company's UK Standard Benefits Package. The successful employee should be aware that the benefits applicable to this position may differ from their current benefits. RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. Learn more and apply now! RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Date Posted: 2026-03-10 Country: United Kingdom Location: Solihull, Solihull Position Role Type: Unspecified We have an excellent opportunity for a Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager/Associate Director - Contingent Labour (EMEA & APAC Regions) to join our team. The successful applicant will provide overall support for Non-Product (Indirect) Sourcing categories of spend in Europe, Middle East & Africa Region ($750M of Non-Product Sourcing spend across the EMEA Region) and Asia Pacific ( $330M NP spend across the APAC Region). In this role the Corporate Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager or Associate Director supports the International (EMEA & APAC Regions) Non-Product Sourcing Director and the RTX Corporate Global Contingent Labour Category Leader on the Contingent Labour Category at the International level (EMEA & APAC Regions). The Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager or Associate Director also supports a cross-functional, multiple business unit team (Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace & Raytheon) in all aspects of the RTX Corporate Non-Product Sourcing strategy in leveraging Non-Product Sourcing spend at the EMEA level. In this International (EMEA & APAC) role the top 4 EMEA countries/markets with UK, Poland, France & Germany and top 4 APAC countries with Singapore, India, China & Australia represent 90% of the total spend. This role has a solid-line report to the International Corporate Non-Product Sourcing Director who is based in Europe and a dotted-line report to the Global Category Leader on Contingent Labour who is based in the US. What you will do: Core responsibilities include Regional Non-Product Sourcing Category responsibilities, spend analytics, development and execution of annual Sourcing strategies (Global strategy roll outs & Regional Strategies), supplier negotiations (Global, Regional or Country), supplier performance management & operational support. Transactional activities are excluded from this Corporate Strategic Sourcing position. Category responsibility is focused on Agency Staff, Leased Labour & Statement of Work across the EMEA & APAC Regions. This Category also encompasses the Concept of Managed Service Provider (MSP) including the Vendor Management Solution (VMS) SAP Fieldglass. Contingent Labour in the EMEA Region represents roughly $120M of spend per annum in EMEA & $30M in APAC. At the global level, Contingent Labour Category represents almost $2 Billion p.a. Utilise the RTX Operation & Supply Chain standard works (i.e. CORE methodology) & tools (i.e. ARIBA), collaborative sourcing systems & joint supplier selection process while supporting the regional business unit teams to ensure robust participation. Support the International Non-Product Sourcing Director in leading frequent regional meetings (EMEA, Country & Category Sourcing Councils), project development, negotiation and project execution are key deliverables. Lead and coordinate across all Non-Product Categories (with the support of the other Regional Category Leaders and the International NP Sourcing Director) a given Country Non-Product Sourcing Council in his/her country of living or in another key EMEA country/market. In that specific role, UK Sourcing Council would apply. Support the International Non-Product Sourcing Director and his International team in leading the development of clear Regional Non-Product Category strategy for Contingent Labour in close cooperation with the Global Contingent Labour Category Team, including the development and execution of Savings within this managed category. Represent the EMEA & APAC Regions in the Contingent Labor Global Category Council for supporting Global Strategies (including the international dimension) but also for developing Regional Contingent Labour strategy where it makes sense. Benchmark North America, Europe & Asia Contingent Labour markets to identify best-in-class partners to work with on a long-term manner and leverage best Category practices. Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and business trends in his/her Category and incorporate these trends, when appropriate, into the Contingent Labour Category's strategic plan. Facilitate collaboration in EMEA and APAC for leveraging the oneRTX scale & breadth. Support integration and harmonisation processes at RTX for leveraging the One Company spend to find synergies and opportunities across the RTX Business Units (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon but also Corporate). Support the Contract Management process in his/her category and the Contract roll out across his/her region. Reporting Line: Strong-line report to the RTX Corporate International (APAC & EMEA) Non-Product Sourcing Director & Dotted-line report to the Global Category Leader for Contingent Labour. Non-Product Procurement Scope: Contingent Labour encompassing Agency Staff, Leased Labour & Statement of Work across the EMEA & APAC Regions. This Category also encompasses the Concept of Managed Service Provider (MSP) including the Vendor Management Solution (VMS) SAP Fieldglass. Contingent Labour in the EMEA Region represents roughly $120M of spend per annum in EMEA & $30M in APAC. At the global level, Contingent Labour Category represents almost $2 Billion p.a. Qualifications / Experience you must have: MA/MS degree with significant relevant Procurement / Sourcing experience in Non-Product/Indirect (preferred) and Procurement/Sourcing (valued). Proven ability to work in English (required), other languages such as Polish, German, French, would be useful. Deep expertise in the Contingent Labour Category. Proven ability to exercise independent business judgement to drive strategies and results. Proven ability to work with a Global & Regional team to achieve results through leadership & influence. Ability to excel in a dynamic environment, and to lead analysis and resolution of complex problems where success requires the evaluation of both tangible and intangible variables. Strong ability to work across different Industries such as Aerospace, Defence & Space. Very strong communication skills are required in this position. High expectation on identifying a hard & smart worker for potential career & exciting growth within the RTX Company. Role Type: Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Remote within the UK: Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to a site location as needed. Travel: Up to 20%, mainly within Europe/Middle East/Africa, Asia but also North America. What we offer: People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include: 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays Attractive Compensation Package Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening) Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with matched contributions up to 10% Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation Employee Discounts & Flexible benefits platform Professional Development + Growth Staff Discounts Employee Recognition Support with professional fees EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) and much more For Internal Applicants Only: This role is aligned to the Company's UK Standard Benefits Package. The successful employee should be aware that the benefits applicable to this position may differ from their current benefits. RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. Learn more and apply now! RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Be the First to Apply Job Info Job Identification 101948 Job Category Commercial Posting Date 01/19/2026, 11:16 AM Degree Level University Locations Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Contract Type Permanent Driving Required Yes Security Clearance Required No Job Description Costain have won extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by United Utilities as one of 7 partners to the Enterprise, delivering £5.5bn of projects in the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) between 2025 - 2030, and AMP 9 (2030 - 2035). Our scope is to provide project management, design, construction and commissioning services on design and build schemes throughout the North West and Cumbria region covered by United Utilities. Projects vary in value, covering both infrastructure and non infrastructure assets on water and wastewater sites with wider Enterprise partners The role of the Senior Quantity Surveyor is to provide commercial support on projects to ensure that it is procured, delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our customers' expectations. You will lead and develop where necessary the efficient and effective management and issue of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence and ensure the compliance of all contractual activities on the project. You will ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Project Director / Commercial Manager and address in a timely manager. Responsibilities Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims, effective and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures, within a timely manner. Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claim for work completed. Liaise with Employers commercial team & client team within a collaborative manner to leverage opportunity and optimise the project outturn Produce pre Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Budget reports to ensure details are appropriately underpinned and robust Review value management / value engineering exercises Advise on Risk management & participate in Risk workshop Prepare, review and complete of sub contract documentation Plan change management and cost control Produce and monitor Commercial / Contractual correspondence and issues to reflect COSTAIN best practice Prepare & agree final accounts with sub contractor Agree final accounts Identify and price specification changes Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account Monitor and update Procurement Plan, Sub contract procurement including analysing commercial comparisons Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience of NEC form of Contract Significant commercial experience preferably in the water sector Increasing knowledge of a variety of forms & options of contracts Have a good understanding and experience of business systems, spreadsheet development, cost analysis, programme evaluation and development, compensation event and/or variations assessment and evaluation Have experience or appreciation of the risk management process for both schedule and cost and the use of Earned Value Management Qualifications Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree Hold / nearing completion of Full Membership of either RICS or CICES Relevant degree / equivalent in Quantity Surveying
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Be the First to Apply Job Info Job Identification 101948 Job Category Commercial Posting Date 01/19/2026, 11:16 AM Degree Level University Locations Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Contract Type Permanent Driving Required Yes Security Clearance Required No Job Description Costain have won extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by United Utilities as one of 7 partners to the Enterprise, delivering £5.5bn of projects in the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) between 2025 - 2030, and AMP 9 (2030 - 2035). Our scope is to provide project management, design, construction and commissioning services on design and build schemes throughout the North West and Cumbria region covered by United Utilities. Projects vary in value, covering both infrastructure and non infrastructure assets on water and wastewater sites with wider Enterprise partners The role of the Senior Quantity Surveyor is to provide commercial support on projects to ensure that it is procured, delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our customers' expectations. You will lead and develop where necessary the efficient and effective management and issue of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence and ensure the compliance of all contractual activities on the project. You will ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Project Director / Commercial Manager and address in a timely manager. Responsibilities Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims, effective and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures, within a timely manner. Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claim for work completed. Liaise with Employers commercial team & client team within a collaborative manner to leverage opportunity and optimise the project outturn Produce pre Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Budget reports to ensure details are appropriately underpinned and robust Review value management / value engineering exercises Advise on Risk management & participate in Risk workshop Prepare, review and complete of sub contract documentation Plan change management and cost control Produce and monitor Commercial / Contractual correspondence and issues to reflect COSTAIN best practice Prepare & agree final accounts with sub contractor Agree final accounts Identify and price specification changes Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account Monitor and update Procurement Plan, Sub contract procurement including analysing commercial comparisons Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience of NEC form of Contract Significant commercial experience preferably in the water sector Increasing knowledge of a variety of forms & options of contracts Have a good understanding and experience of business systems, spreadsheet development, cost analysis, programme evaluation and development, compensation event and/or variations assessment and evaluation Have experience or appreciation of the risk management process for both schedule and cost and the use of Earned Value Management Qualifications Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree Hold / nearing completion of Full Membership of either RICS or CICES Relevant degree / equivalent in Quantity Surveying
Leading International Law firm are looking to hire and additional Employment lawyer with circa 2-5 years PQE to join their Employment Law team based in Dublin. Role Profile: The global Employment and Reward Group of this top-tier law firm has over 100 employment lawyers across offices in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, and Asia Pacific. The exceptionally well-resourced team of employment specialists advise clients on local employment law issues and collaborate on multi-jurisdictional projects. The team act as trusted advisor to several leading FTSE blue chip organisations (in Ireland, the UK and internationally). The Dublin office advises domestic and international clients on contentious and non-contentious matters. The work regularly involves an international dimension, and we collaborate with colleagues in international offices. For example, the team regularly advise clients on cross border information and consultation and global mobility. Additionally, the Dublin office also advises clients in relation to executive level employment law issues such as senior level recruitment and termination, executive compensation arrangements, bonus claims, and enforcement of restrictive covenants and also assist clients with day-to-day employment queries, such as: managing sickness absences, dealing with bullying allegations, restructuring, TUPE, corporate immigration and defending employee claims. The role will involve providing day-to-day legal advice to HR professionals and in-house legal teams- in client organisations and will also involve litigation (Workplace Relations Commission and High Court) and workplace investigations (for example, supporting our white collar crime team with the HR aspects of regulatory investigations). In addition to the contentious practice, the firm also have a thriving non-contentious practice, and the successful candidate would also have the opportunity to advise on the employment law issues arising in M&A, outsourcing and various day-to-day employment law issues. Candidate Requirements: The successful candidate will ideally be an experienced employment lawyer with circa 2-5 years PQE. You will be a fully qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Ireland. Outgoing personality. Technically excellent, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development. On Offer : Highly competitive salary and benefits package. The very best national and international work. Early responsibility and opportunities to develop client relationships. Genuine long-term career prospects. To Apply: For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: David Thomson- Director Telephone: (0) 1 Email:
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Leading International Law firm are looking to hire and additional Employment lawyer with circa 2-5 years PQE to join their Employment Law team based in Dublin. Role Profile: The global Employment and Reward Group of this top-tier law firm has over 100 employment lawyers across offices in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, and Asia Pacific. The exceptionally well-resourced team of employment specialists advise clients on local employment law issues and collaborate on multi-jurisdictional projects. The team act as trusted advisor to several leading FTSE blue chip organisations (in Ireland, the UK and internationally). The Dublin office advises domestic and international clients on contentious and non-contentious matters. The work regularly involves an international dimension, and we collaborate with colleagues in international offices. For example, the team regularly advise clients on cross border information and consultation and global mobility. Additionally, the Dublin office also advises clients in relation to executive level employment law issues such as senior level recruitment and termination, executive compensation arrangements, bonus claims, and enforcement of restrictive covenants and also assist clients with day-to-day employment queries, such as: managing sickness absences, dealing with bullying allegations, restructuring, TUPE, corporate immigration and defending employee claims. The role will involve providing day-to-day legal advice to HR professionals and in-house legal teams- in client organisations and will also involve litigation (Workplace Relations Commission and High Court) and workplace investigations (for example, supporting our white collar crime team with the HR aspects of regulatory investigations). In addition to the contentious practice, the firm also have a thriving non-contentious practice, and the successful candidate would also have the opportunity to advise on the employment law issues arising in M&A, outsourcing and various day-to-day employment law issues. Candidate Requirements: The successful candidate will ideally be an experienced employment lawyer with circa 2-5 years PQE. You will be a fully qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Ireland. Outgoing personality. Technically excellent, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development. On Offer : Highly competitive salary and benefits package. The very best national and international work. Early responsibility and opportunities to develop client relationships. Genuine long-term career prospects. To Apply: For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: David Thomson- Director Telephone: (0) 1 Email:
An engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an Associate Director Dams and Reservoirs Engineer to lead innovative projects and manage design deliverables for critical infrastructure. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and offers hybrid working. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in hydraulic structures, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of design standards. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career development are part of the package.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
An engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an Associate Director Dams and Reservoirs Engineer to lead innovative projects and manage design deliverables for critical infrastructure. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and offers hybrid working. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in hydraulic structures, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of design standards. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career development are part of the package.
Raytheon Technologies Corporate Headquarters
Solihull, West Midlands
Date Posted: 2026-03-10 Country: United Kingdom Location: Solihull, Solihull Position Role Type: Unspecified We have an excellent opportunity for a Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager/Associate Director - Contingent Labour (EMEA & APAC Regions) to join our team. The successful applicant will provide overall support for Non-Product (Indirect) Sourcing categories of spend in Europe, Middle East & Africa Region ($750M of Non-Product Sourcing spend across the EMEA Region) and Asia Pacific ( $330M NP spend across the APAC Region). In this role the Corporate Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager or Associate Director supports the International (EMEA & APAC Regions) Non-Product Sourcing Director and the RTX Corporate Global Contingent Labour Category Leader on the Contingent Labour Category at the International level (EMEA & APAC Regions). The Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager or Associate Director also supports a cross-functional, multiple business unit team (Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace & Raytheon) in all aspects of the RTX Corporate Non-Product Sourcing strategy in leveraging Non-Product Sourcing spend at the EMEA level. In this International (EMEA & APAC) role the top 4 EMEA countries/markets with UK, Poland, France & Germany and top 4 APAC countries with Singapore, India, China & Australia represent 90% of the total spend. This role has a solid-line report to the International Corporate Non-Product Sourcing Director who is based in Europe and a dotted-line report to the Global Category Leader on Contingent Labour who is based in the US. What you will do: Core responsibilities include Regional Non-Product Sourcing Category responsibilities, spend analytics, development and execution of annual Sourcing strategies (Global strategy roll outs & Regional Strategies), supplier negotiations (Global, Regional or Country), supplier performance management & operational support. Transactional activities are excluded from this Corporate Strategic Sourcing position. Category responsibility is focused on Agency Staff, Leased Labour & Statement of Work across the EMEA & APAC Regions. This Category also encompasses the Concept of Managed Service Provider (MSP) including the Vendor Management Solution (VMS) SAP Fieldglass. Contingent Labour in the EMEA Region represents roughly $120M of spend per annum in EMEA & $30M in APAC. At the global level, Contingent Labour Category represents almost $2 Billion p.a. Utilise the RTX Operation & Supply Chain standard works (i.e. CORE methodology) & tools (i.e. ARIBA), collaborative sourcing systems & joint supplier selection process while supporting the regional business unit teams to ensure robust participation. Support the International Non-Product Sourcing Director in leading frequent regional meetings (EMEA, Country & Category Sourcing Councils), project development, negotiation and project execution are key deliverables. Lead and coordinate across all Non-Product Categories (with the support of the other Regional Category Leaders and the International NP Sourcing Director) a given Country Non-Product Sourcing Council in his/her country of living or in another key EMEA country/market. In that specific role, UK Sourcing Council would apply. Support the International Non-Product Sourcing Director and his International team in leading the development of clear Regional Non-Product Category strategy for Contingent Labour in close cooperation with the Global Contingent Labour Category Team, including the development and execution of Savings within this managed category. Represent the EMEA & APAC Regions in the Contingent Labor Global Category Council for supporting Global Strategies (including the international dimension) but also for developing Regional Contingent Labour strategy where it makes sense. Benchmark North America, Europe & Asia Contingent Labour markets to identify best-in-class partners to work with on a long-term manner and leverage best Category practices. Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and business trends in his/her Category and incorporate these trends, when appropriate, into the Contingent Labour Category's strategic plan. Facilitate collaboration in EMEA and APAC for leveraging the oneRTX scale & breadth. Support integration and harmonisation processes at RTX for leveraging the One Company spend to find synergies and opportunities across the RTX Business Units (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon but also Corporate). Support the Contract Management process in his/her category and the Contract roll out across his/her region. Reporting Line: Strong-line report to the RTX Corporate International (APAC & EMEA) Non-Product Sourcing Director & Dotted-line report to the Global Category Leader for Contingent Labour. Non-Product Procurement Scope: Contingent Labour encompassing Agency Staff, Leased Labour & Statement of Work across the EMEA & APAC Regions. This Category also encompasses the Concept of Managed Service Provider (MSP) including the Vendor Management Solution (VMS) SAP Fieldglass. Contingent Labour in the EMEA Region represents roughly $120M of spend per annum in EMEA & $30M in APAC. At the global level, Contingent Labour Category represents almost $2 Billion p.a. Qualifications / Experience you must have: MA/MS degree with significant relevant Procurement / Sourcing experience in Non-Product/Indirect (preferred) and Procurement/Sourcing (valued). Proven ability to work in English (required), other languages such as Polish, German, French, would be useful. Deep expertise in the Contingent Labour Category. Proven ability to exercise independent business judgement to drive strategies and results. Proven ability to work with a Global & Regional team to achieve results through leadership & influence. Ability to excel in a dynamic environment, and to lead analysis and resolution of complex problems where success requires the evaluation of both tangible and intangible variables. Strong ability to work across different Industries such as Aerospace, Defence & Space. Very strong communication skills are required in this position. High expectation on identifying a hard & smart worker for potential career & exciting growth within the RTX Company. Role Type: Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Remote within the UK: Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to a site location as needed. Travel: Up to 20%, mainly within Europe/Middle East/Africa, Asia but also North America. What we offer: People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include: 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays Attractive Compensation Package Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening) Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with matched contributions up to 10% Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation Employee Discounts & Flexible benefits platform Professional Development + Growth Staff Discounts Employee Recognition Support with professional fees EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) and much more For Internal Applicants Only: This role is aligned to the Company's UK Standard Benefits Package. The successful employee should be aware that the benefits applicable to this position may differ from their current benefits. RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. Learn more and apply now! RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Date Posted: 2026-03-10 Country: United Kingdom Location: Solihull, Solihull Position Role Type: Unspecified We have an excellent opportunity for a Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager/Associate Director - Contingent Labour (EMEA & APAC Regions) to join our team. The successful applicant will provide overall support for Non-Product (Indirect) Sourcing categories of spend in Europe, Middle East & Africa Region ($750M of Non-Product Sourcing spend across the EMEA Region) and Asia Pacific ( $330M NP spend across the APAC Region). In this role the Corporate Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager or Associate Director supports the International (EMEA & APAC Regions) Non-Product Sourcing Director and the RTX Corporate Global Contingent Labour Category Leader on the Contingent Labour Category at the International level (EMEA & APAC Regions). The Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager or Associate Director also supports a cross-functional, multiple business unit team (Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace & Raytheon) in all aspects of the RTX Corporate Non-Product Sourcing strategy in leveraging Non-Product Sourcing spend at the EMEA level. In this International (EMEA & APAC) role the top 4 EMEA countries/markets with UK, Poland, France & Germany and top 4 APAC countries with Singapore, India, China & Australia represent 90% of the total spend. This role has a solid-line report to the International Corporate Non-Product Sourcing Director who is based in Europe and a dotted-line report to the Global Category Leader on Contingent Labour who is based in the US. What you will do: Core responsibilities include Regional Non-Product Sourcing Category responsibilities, spend analytics, development and execution of annual Sourcing strategies (Global strategy roll outs & Regional Strategies), supplier negotiations (Global, Regional or Country), supplier performance management & operational support. Transactional activities are excluded from this Corporate Strategic Sourcing position. Category responsibility is focused on Agency Staff, Leased Labour & Statement of Work across the EMEA & APAC Regions. This Category also encompasses the Concept of Managed Service Provider (MSP) including the Vendor Management Solution (VMS) SAP Fieldglass. Contingent Labour in the EMEA Region represents roughly $120M of spend per annum in EMEA & $30M in APAC. At the global level, Contingent Labour Category represents almost $2 Billion p.a. Utilise the RTX Operation & Supply Chain standard works (i.e. CORE methodology) & tools (i.e. ARIBA), collaborative sourcing systems & joint supplier selection process while supporting the regional business unit teams to ensure robust participation. Support the International Non-Product Sourcing Director in leading frequent regional meetings (EMEA, Country & Category Sourcing Councils), project development, negotiation and project execution are key deliverables. Lead and coordinate across all Non-Product Categories (with the support of the other Regional Category Leaders and the International NP Sourcing Director) a given Country Non-Product Sourcing Council in his/her country of living or in another key EMEA country/market. In that specific role, UK Sourcing Council would apply. Support the International Non-Product Sourcing Director and his International team in leading the development of clear Regional Non-Product Category strategy for Contingent Labour in close cooperation with the Global Contingent Labour Category Team, including the development and execution of Savings within this managed category. Represent the EMEA & APAC Regions in the Contingent Labor Global Category Council for supporting Global Strategies (including the international dimension) but also for developing Regional Contingent Labour strategy where it makes sense. Benchmark North America, Europe & Asia Contingent Labour markets to identify best-in-class partners to work with on a long-term manner and leverage best Category practices. Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and business trends in his/her Category and incorporate these trends, when appropriate, into the Contingent Labour Category's strategic plan. Facilitate collaboration in EMEA and APAC for leveraging the oneRTX scale & breadth. Support integration and harmonisation processes at RTX for leveraging the One Company spend to find synergies and opportunities across the RTX Business Units (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon but also Corporate). Support the Contract Management process in his/her category and the Contract roll out across his/her region. Reporting Line: Strong-line report to the RTX Corporate International (APAC & EMEA) Non-Product Sourcing Director & Dotted-line report to the Global Category Leader for Contingent Labour. Non-Product Procurement Scope: Contingent Labour encompassing Agency Staff, Leased Labour & Statement of Work across the EMEA & APAC Regions. This Category also encompasses the Concept of Managed Service Provider (MSP) including the Vendor Management Solution (VMS) SAP Fieldglass. Contingent Labour in the EMEA Region represents roughly $120M of spend per annum in EMEA & $30M in APAC. At the global level, Contingent Labour Category represents almost $2 Billion p.a. Qualifications / Experience you must have: MA/MS degree with significant relevant Procurement / Sourcing experience in Non-Product/Indirect (preferred) and Procurement/Sourcing (valued). Proven ability to work in English (required), other languages such as Polish, German, French, would be useful. Deep expertise in the Contingent Labour Category. Proven ability to exercise independent business judgement to drive strategies and results. Proven ability to work with a Global & Regional team to achieve results through leadership & influence. Ability to excel in a dynamic environment, and to lead analysis and resolution of complex problems where success requires the evaluation of both tangible and intangible variables. Strong ability to work across different Industries such as Aerospace, Defence & Space. Very strong communication skills are required in this position. High expectation on identifying a hard & smart worker for potential career & exciting growth within the RTX Company. Role Type: Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Remote within the UK: Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to a site location as needed. Travel: Up to 20%, mainly within Europe/Middle East/Africa, Asia but also North America. What we offer: People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include: 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays Attractive Compensation Package Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening) Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with matched contributions up to 10% Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation Employee Discounts & Flexible benefits platform Professional Development + Growth Staff Discounts Employee Recognition Support with professional fees EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) and much more For Internal Applicants Only: This role is aligned to the Company's UK Standard Benefits Package. The successful employee should be aware that the benefits applicable to this position may differ from their current benefits. RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. Learn more and apply now! RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
Job Description: Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Project Director, with our Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business, in the Large Project Office for our European Hub. You play a pivotal role in the project execution with a wide range of activities, ensuring alignment with company policies, contractual obligations, quality standards, safety protocols, financial targets, and project schedules. Key responsibilities include team leadership, efficient resource utilization, risk management, and customer contract close-out. As an experience leader, you'll influence strategic decisions and tackle complex challenges that really makes a difference Location: Remote from one of our main offices with travel required as per Project needs. (Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position) How you'll make an impact: Lead cross-functional project teams, establish execution approaches, and oversee handovers, planning, monitoring, and control activities. Collaborate with internal and external resources to achieve project goals. Monitor and control project progress, resource utilization, financials, invoicing, costs, expenses, and cash flow. Identify, assess, and manage project risks while pursuing opportunities. Drive formal project acceptance, ensure contract closure, and secure customer acknowledgment. Handle negotiations, claims, and changes with suppliers. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and elevate project issues when necessary. Your expertise influences operational strategies and business decisions. You tackle complex, multi-dimensional problems and communicate with executive leadership on strategic matters. Your Background: You put high value to your personnel qualities where we are looking for self-motivated and reliable team player with an independent and result-oriented working style, as well as communicative and collaborative skills. You are structured and self-confident to handle ambiguity. You hold a master's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or equivalent) or Business & Economics. Experience in the energy industry primarily from managing large complex projects including contract management and negotiations, experience in Offshore wind EPC projects an advantage. Project Director Certification is a must. Experience in leading virtual project teams, and you have worked in a multi-cultural context and with emerging countries. What We Offer: You'll lead projects at the forefront of advanced power transmission technology. You'll build your career with a global leader in the power industry. You'll enjoy a competitive compensation package with attractive benefits. Join us and make a significant impact on the future of power delivery! Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes. Excellent Bonus scheme Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. More about us At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centres and e-mobility Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Job Description: Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Project Director, with our Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business, in the Large Project Office for our European Hub. You play a pivotal role in the project execution with a wide range of activities, ensuring alignment with company policies, contractual obligations, quality standards, safety protocols, financial targets, and project schedules. Key responsibilities include team leadership, efficient resource utilization, risk management, and customer contract close-out. As an experience leader, you'll influence strategic decisions and tackle complex challenges that really makes a difference Location: Remote from one of our main offices with travel required as per Project needs. (Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position) How you'll make an impact: Lead cross-functional project teams, establish execution approaches, and oversee handovers, planning, monitoring, and control activities. Collaborate with internal and external resources to achieve project goals. Monitor and control project progress, resource utilization, financials, invoicing, costs, expenses, and cash flow. Identify, assess, and manage project risks while pursuing opportunities. Drive formal project acceptance, ensure contract closure, and secure customer acknowledgment. Handle negotiations, claims, and changes with suppliers. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and elevate project issues when necessary. Your expertise influences operational strategies and business decisions. You tackle complex, multi-dimensional problems and communicate with executive leadership on strategic matters. Your Background: You put high value to your personnel qualities where we are looking for self-motivated and reliable team player with an independent and result-oriented working style, as well as communicative and collaborative skills. You are structured and self-confident to handle ambiguity. You hold a master's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or equivalent) or Business & Economics. Experience in the energy industry primarily from managing large complex projects including contract management and negotiations, experience in Offshore wind EPC projects an advantage. Project Director Certification is a must. Experience in leading virtual project teams, and you have worked in a multi-cultural context and with emerging countries. What We Offer: You'll lead projects at the forefront of advanced power transmission technology. You'll build your career with a global leader in the power industry. You'll enjoy a competitive compensation package with attractive benefits. Join us and make a significant impact on the future of power delivery! Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes. Excellent Bonus scheme Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. More about us At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centres and e-mobility Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Trilogy Writing & Consulting, an Indegene Company, has an immediate opening for a CMC Writing & Operations Senior Manager/ Director. We are seeking someone to lead, build, and oversee a growing CMC writing team. This leader will be responsible for both internal team management and client facing strategic CMC consulting. The ideal candidate brings hands on CMC expertise, including preparation of CMC documentation, as well as confidence, poise, and the ability to lead client engagements. This role will also help shape best practices for CMC content generated via our AI platform, collaborating closely with clients and internal teams as we advance our CMC capabilities. Responsibilities Leadership and Team Building: Lead, mentor, and expand a global team of CMC medical writers/exerts. Establish team structure, processes, and operational standards for a newly built CMC capability. Contribute to the development of CMC operating models, processes, and procedural documentation. Client Facing Responsibilities: Represent the CMC team as a senior subject matter expert in meetings with clients, including regulatory strategy discussions and project scoping. Provide expert input into solutions, assumptions, demand estimates, and costing for client proposals. Participate in /lead pitch meetings. CMC Operations/Writing & Quality Oversight: Oversee quality for CMC deliverables prepared by the writing team. Ensure quality, timelines, and compliance with performance metrics and contractual specifications. Contribute hands on writing or review as needed, particularly for high priority clients or complex CMC documents. Supporting AI development: Serve as the strategic advisor on AI generated CMC outputs from the AI platform. Drive development of the CMC outputs by generating and reviewing CMC outputs from our medical writing platform and working with the AI development team to improve the quality of the outputs. Cross functional Leadership and Collaboration: Work with Regulatory Strategy, Operations, Manufacturing, Go to Market team, and AI platform teams to ensure unified delivery across projects. Coordinate closely with the Regulatory leadership team to further expand the team and the business. Must have: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a relevant scientific discipline. Extensive experience in CMC operations, writing, and a strong familiarity with regulatory expectations across development stages (new products as well as life cycle management of marketed products). Proven leadership experience, preferably at the Manager, Senior Manager, or equivalent level, within pharmaceutical or biotech organizations. Demonstrated experience presenting scientific data to internal leadership and/or external partners. Ability to operate confidently as a consultant level subject matter expert and interact directly with clients. Track record of managing or collaborating with manufacturing sites, QC/QA teams, CROs and other cross functional stakeholders. Strong communication skills and comfort with both strategic and operational aspects of CMC projects. Strong business acumen and financial understanding of various business models. Good to have: Experience shaping or evaluating AI assisted document workflows and outputs. Knowledge of building new service lines or operational structures within regulatory writing. Ability to work in fast paced, ambiguous, or start up like environments while shaping new capabilities. Experience working with international team members. Perks: Competitive base salary (the salary may vary based on experience level, region, and the Company's compensation practices). Annual bonus opportunity. Private healthcare, life assurance, and income protection. A generous allowance of paid time off (vacation, holiday, birthday, illness). Continuous personal and professional development opportunities. Other fun and exciting events that encourage team bonding and development. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Indegene is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, and respect. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital or parental status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, and separation, are made based on business needs, individual merit, and qualifications.
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
Trilogy Writing & Consulting, an Indegene Company, has an immediate opening for a CMC Writing & Operations Senior Manager/ Director. We are seeking someone to lead, build, and oversee a growing CMC writing team. This leader will be responsible for both internal team management and client facing strategic CMC consulting. The ideal candidate brings hands on CMC expertise, including preparation of CMC documentation, as well as confidence, poise, and the ability to lead client engagements. This role will also help shape best practices for CMC content generated via our AI platform, collaborating closely with clients and internal teams as we advance our CMC capabilities. Responsibilities Leadership and Team Building: Lead, mentor, and expand a global team of CMC medical writers/exerts. Establish team structure, processes, and operational standards for a newly built CMC capability. Contribute to the development of CMC operating models, processes, and procedural documentation. Client Facing Responsibilities: Represent the CMC team as a senior subject matter expert in meetings with clients, including regulatory strategy discussions and project scoping. Provide expert input into solutions, assumptions, demand estimates, and costing for client proposals. Participate in /lead pitch meetings. CMC Operations/Writing & Quality Oversight: Oversee quality for CMC deliverables prepared by the writing team. Ensure quality, timelines, and compliance with performance metrics and contractual specifications. Contribute hands on writing or review as needed, particularly for high priority clients or complex CMC documents. Supporting AI development: Serve as the strategic advisor on AI generated CMC outputs from the AI platform. Drive development of the CMC outputs by generating and reviewing CMC outputs from our medical writing platform and working with the AI development team to improve the quality of the outputs. Cross functional Leadership and Collaboration: Work with Regulatory Strategy, Operations, Manufacturing, Go to Market team, and AI platform teams to ensure unified delivery across projects. Coordinate closely with the Regulatory leadership team to further expand the team and the business. Must have: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a relevant scientific discipline. Extensive experience in CMC operations, writing, and a strong familiarity with regulatory expectations across development stages (new products as well as life cycle management of marketed products). Proven leadership experience, preferably at the Manager, Senior Manager, or equivalent level, within pharmaceutical or biotech organizations. Demonstrated experience presenting scientific data to internal leadership and/or external partners. Ability to operate confidently as a consultant level subject matter expert and interact directly with clients. Track record of managing or collaborating with manufacturing sites, QC/QA teams, CROs and other cross functional stakeholders. Strong communication skills and comfort with both strategic and operational aspects of CMC projects. Strong business acumen and financial understanding of various business models. Good to have: Experience shaping or evaluating AI assisted document workflows and outputs. Knowledge of building new service lines or operational structures within regulatory writing. Ability to work in fast paced, ambiguous, or start up like environments while shaping new capabilities. Experience working with international team members. Perks: Competitive base salary (the salary may vary based on experience level, region, and the Company's compensation practices). Annual bonus opportunity. Private healthcare, life assurance, and income protection. A generous allowance of paid time off (vacation, holiday, birthday, illness). Continuous personal and professional development opportunities. Other fun and exciting events that encourage team bonding and development. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Indegene is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, and respect. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital or parental status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, and separation, are made based on business needs, individual merit, and qualifications.
From Finance Manager to CFO: The Skills that Redefine the Modern Finance Career Path 8 min read October 4, 2025 Introduction Reaching the Chief Financial Officer level remains one of the most visible milestones in a finance career. Yet the path from Finance Manager to CFO is rarely linear. What was once an upward move through accounting and reporting roles has evolved into a broader journey-one that requires fluency in strategy, valuation, governance, and commercial leadership. In today's finance functions, technical skill is essential but no longer sufficient. The modern CFO operates at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business transformation. Over the past decade, the expectations of finance leaders have shifted dramatically. Digitalisation, private capital growth, and cross-border competition have expanded the CFO's remit from stewarding financial statements to shaping corporate direction. Whether in listed companies, venture backed scale ups, or private equity portfolio firms, employers increasingly seek leaders who can connect operational performance with shareholder value. This structural change is redefining both career trajectories and the learning pathways professionals choose along the way. The Career Path: From Finance Manager to CFO Most professionals begin their senior finance journey in controllership, management reporting, or FP&A. The Finance Manager role typically consolidates technical oversight-accounting & financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-while introducing the first layers of strategic exposure. Progression to Finance Director or Head of FP&A demands a shift toward business partnering. This implies aligning financial data with operational decisions, managing cross functional teams, and guiding capital allocation. These middle senior positions often mark the transition from pure analysis to influence in decision making. At the upper end of the ladder, the Group Controller or CFO role brings together three dimensions of leadership: strategic foresight, governance responsibility, and stakeholder communication. The CFO becomes both an internal advisor to the CEO and a public face to investors, boards, and lenders. Working at a PE or VC Backed Company or Startup In many private equity or venture capital backed companies, the VP Finance role often represents the highest level of financial and operational leadership before a formal finance department is fully established. At this stage, a deep understanding of how private equity operates and how governance frameworks function becomes essential. The VP Finance acts as the bridge between investors and founders-ensuring transparency, financial discipline, and accountability while supporting growth objectives and capital efficiency. In the most competitive markets-London, Paris, Milan, and Madrid-median compensation reflects this blend of accountability and strategic scope. Salaries typically rise from the mid 50k range at Finance Manager level to above £120k or €120k at the CFO level, with bonuses frequently adding 15-25 percent. The salary gap signals more than seniority; it represents the premium on business judgement and boardroom literacy. Each step on the salary ladder is associated with a distinct skill profile. Skills that Drive the Transition Advancing from Finance Manager to CFO requires mastery of both the science and the art of finance leadership. Analysis of senior level job descriptions across the UK and continental Europe reveals five recurring domains of expertise that consistently appear in high earning roles: Corporate Finance: Understanding capital structure, cost of capital, and investment appraisal is now fundamental. CFOs are expected to evaluate projects through NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis, integrating these insights into strategy rather than treating them as compliance exercises. Business Valuation: The ability to value companies, divisions, and strategic options underpins decision making in M&A and fundraising. Whether through discounted cash flow, comparables, or transaction multiples, valuation fluency signals boardroom readiness. Corporate Governance: Boards demand finance leaders who understand oversight frameworks, director duties, and audit committee dynamics. Governance knowledge is increasingly vital as CFOs become custodians of transparency and ethical decision making. Private Equity and Venture Capital Exposure: Many modern CFOs operate within PE backed or VC backed structures. Familiarity with investor reporting, capital calls, and exit strategies differentiates candidates capable of engaging private capital stakeholders. Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategic growth through acquisitions is common across Europe's mid market. Experience managing due diligence, synergy assessment, and post deal integration enhances a finance leader's credibility. Developing these skills systematically is what transforms financial managers into strategic partners. As many executives acknowledge, finance today is no longer just about slicing and dicing excels to present a P&L - which nowadays, thanks to advanced tools and business intelligence these are almost automated - it is more about direction and understanding of market dynamics. Valuefinex, provider of fractional CFO services in the UK and Europe said, "our fractional CFOs support private equity backed and Series A+ companies, where the role typically requires senior finance leaders to prioritise in the short term, the streamlining of the processes, enhancing information flow, and reducing back office manual and repetitive workload. The goal is to redirect those hours toward greater involvement in the commercial and strategic aspects of finance in the mid and long term." This convergence creates both opportunity and pressure. The route to CFO can accelerate for those who deliberately acquire cross functional exposure-leading system implementations, managing investor relations, or contributing to board committees. Conversely, remaining confined to traditional and routine financial control may limit career mobility. Strategic literacy-understanding how to interpret valuation drivers, evaluate capital structure decisions, and communicate governance implications-is increasingly recognised as a key differentiator for leadership succession. Finance professionals who can connect analytical insight with strategic context stand out as future CFOs. The Two Clear Paths to the CFO Role Many finance professionals aspire to reach the CFO level but often find themselves constrained by traditional, reporting driven roles. The challenge is not competence, it is exposure. Without deliberate development of strategic, commercial, and governance related skills, progression can plateau. In active markets such as London, where private equity and venture backed companies represent an important share of hiring, two main routes have emerged for professionals aiming to accelerate their trajectory. The first is to acquire the five core strategic competencies-corporate finance, business valuation, corporate governance, private equity or venture capital exposure, and M&A-through focused executive programmes designed to build decision level capability. The second is to pursue a more entrepreneurial route by taking on fractional CFO or interim finance leadership roles, a fast growing segment driven by high growth and PE backed companies seeking experienced guidance on finance and governance matters. Fractional CFO roles, in particular, are reshaping how senior finance expertise is deployed. These positions place leaders at the centre of dynamic, scaling businesses where every process improvement and strategic decision can multiply enterprise value. Companies in this space are not merely looking for financial reporting or complex Excel workbooks -they seek experienced finance leaders who can bring structure, discipline, and foresight to fast growing teams. The role often involves setting standards that allow the organisation to scale efficiently while maintaining control over risk, governance, and cash flow visibility. Equally important is the ability to act as a genuine business partner to the founding team and executive leadership-working cross functionally to align operations, finance, and strategy toward the next valuation milestone or growth target. Startup funding rarely happens all at once, instead it progresses through distinct stages as the business matures. Each funding round introduces new investors, ideally higher valuations, and increasingly formal expectations around governance and reporting. At each stage, the CFO plays a pivotal role in bridging investor confidence with operational reality, ensuring the company remains both growth oriented and well controlled. At CLFI, we deliver the first online executive programme in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance, with exclusive modules on Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions-topics traditionally reserved for top tier business schools and often accessible only through employer sponsorship. Today, as brand prestige becomes less decisive than demonstrable competence, accessible and high quality executive education provides a direct bridge to boardroom readiness. The Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance delivers a full business school standard curriculum through flexible, self paced modules. It covers five integrated courses - Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, . click apply for full job details
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
From Finance Manager to CFO: The Skills that Redefine the Modern Finance Career Path 8 min read October 4, 2025 Introduction Reaching the Chief Financial Officer level remains one of the most visible milestones in a finance career. Yet the path from Finance Manager to CFO is rarely linear. What was once an upward move through accounting and reporting roles has evolved into a broader journey-one that requires fluency in strategy, valuation, governance, and commercial leadership. In today's finance functions, technical skill is essential but no longer sufficient. The modern CFO operates at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business transformation. Over the past decade, the expectations of finance leaders have shifted dramatically. Digitalisation, private capital growth, and cross-border competition have expanded the CFO's remit from stewarding financial statements to shaping corporate direction. Whether in listed companies, venture backed scale ups, or private equity portfolio firms, employers increasingly seek leaders who can connect operational performance with shareholder value. This structural change is redefining both career trajectories and the learning pathways professionals choose along the way. The Career Path: From Finance Manager to CFO Most professionals begin their senior finance journey in controllership, management reporting, or FP&A. The Finance Manager role typically consolidates technical oversight-accounting & financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-while introducing the first layers of strategic exposure. Progression to Finance Director or Head of FP&A demands a shift toward business partnering. This implies aligning financial data with operational decisions, managing cross functional teams, and guiding capital allocation. These middle senior positions often mark the transition from pure analysis to influence in decision making. At the upper end of the ladder, the Group Controller or CFO role brings together three dimensions of leadership: strategic foresight, governance responsibility, and stakeholder communication. The CFO becomes both an internal advisor to the CEO and a public face to investors, boards, and lenders. Working at a PE or VC Backed Company or Startup In many private equity or venture capital backed companies, the VP Finance role often represents the highest level of financial and operational leadership before a formal finance department is fully established. At this stage, a deep understanding of how private equity operates and how governance frameworks function becomes essential. The VP Finance acts as the bridge between investors and founders-ensuring transparency, financial discipline, and accountability while supporting growth objectives and capital efficiency. In the most competitive markets-London, Paris, Milan, and Madrid-median compensation reflects this blend of accountability and strategic scope. Salaries typically rise from the mid 50k range at Finance Manager level to above £120k or €120k at the CFO level, with bonuses frequently adding 15-25 percent. The salary gap signals more than seniority; it represents the premium on business judgement and boardroom literacy. Each step on the salary ladder is associated with a distinct skill profile. Skills that Drive the Transition Advancing from Finance Manager to CFO requires mastery of both the science and the art of finance leadership. Analysis of senior level job descriptions across the UK and continental Europe reveals five recurring domains of expertise that consistently appear in high earning roles: Corporate Finance: Understanding capital structure, cost of capital, and investment appraisal is now fundamental. CFOs are expected to evaluate projects through NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis, integrating these insights into strategy rather than treating them as compliance exercises. Business Valuation: The ability to value companies, divisions, and strategic options underpins decision making in M&A and fundraising. Whether through discounted cash flow, comparables, or transaction multiples, valuation fluency signals boardroom readiness. Corporate Governance: Boards demand finance leaders who understand oversight frameworks, director duties, and audit committee dynamics. Governance knowledge is increasingly vital as CFOs become custodians of transparency and ethical decision making. Private Equity and Venture Capital Exposure: Many modern CFOs operate within PE backed or VC backed structures. Familiarity with investor reporting, capital calls, and exit strategies differentiates candidates capable of engaging private capital stakeholders. Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategic growth through acquisitions is common across Europe's mid market. Experience managing due diligence, synergy assessment, and post deal integration enhances a finance leader's credibility. Developing these skills systematically is what transforms financial managers into strategic partners. As many executives acknowledge, finance today is no longer just about slicing and dicing excels to present a P&L - which nowadays, thanks to advanced tools and business intelligence these are almost automated - it is more about direction and understanding of market dynamics. Valuefinex, provider of fractional CFO services in the UK and Europe said, "our fractional CFOs support private equity backed and Series A+ companies, where the role typically requires senior finance leaders to prioritise in the short term, the streamlining of the processes, enhancing information flow, and reducing back office manual and repetitive workload. The goal is to redirect those hours toward greater involvement in the commercial and strategic aspects of finance in the mid and long term." This convergence creates both opportunity and pressure. The route to CFO can accelerate for those who deliberately acquire cross functional exposure-leading system implementations, managing investor relations, or contributing to board committees. Conversely, remaining confined to traditional and routine financial control may limit career mobility. Strategic literacy-understanding how to interpret valuation drivers, evaluate capital structure decisions, and communicate governance implications-is increasingly recognised as a key differentiator for leadership succession. Finance professionals who can connect analytical insight with strategic context stand out as future CFOs. The Two Clear Paths to the CFO Role Many finance professionals aspire to reach the CFO level but often find themselves constrained by traditional, reporting driven roles. The challenge is not competence, it is exposure. Without deliberate development of strategic, commercial, and governance related skills, progression can plateau. In active markets such as London, where private equity and venture backed companies represent an important share of hiring, two main routes have emerged for professionals aiming to accelerate their trajectory. The first is to acquire the five core strategic competencies-corporate finance, business valuation, corporate governance, private equity or venture capital exposure, and M&A-through focused executive programmes designed to build decision level capability. The second is to pursue a more entrepreneurial route by taking on fractional CFO or interim finance leadership roles, a fast growing segment driven by high growth and PE backed companies seeking experienced guidance on finance and governance matters. Fractional CFO roles, in particular, are reshaping how senior finance expertise is deployed. These positions place leaders at the centre of dynamic, scaling businesses where every process improvement and strategic decision can multiply enterprise value. Companies in this space are not merely looking for financial reporting or complex Excel workbooks -they seek experienced finance leaders who can bring structure, discipline, and foresight to fast growing teams. The role often involves setting standards that allow the organisation to scale efficiently while maintaining control over risk, governance, and cash flow visibility. Equally important is the ability to act as a genuine business partner to the founding team and executive leadership-working cross functionally to align operations, finance, and strategy toward the next valuation milestone or growth target. Startup funding rarely happens all at once, instead it progresses through distinct stages as the business matures. Each funding round introduces new investors, ideally higher valuations, and increasingly formal expectations around governance and reporting. At each stage, the CFO plays a pivotal role in bridging investor confidence with operational reality, ensuring the company remains both growth oriented and well controlled. At CLFI, we deliver the first online executive programme in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance, with exclusive modules on Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions-topics traditionally reserved for top tier business schools and often accessible only through employer sponsorship. Today, as brand prestige becomes less decisive than demonstrable competence, accessible and high quality executive education provides a direct bridge to boardroom readiness. The Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance delivers a full business school standard curriculum through flexible, self paced modules. It covers five integrated courses - Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, . click apply for full job details
About the Role The Team: We are seeking a dynamic and strategic consulting partner to join our team as the Director, Organizational Effectiveness. This pivotal role leads our consulting capabilities and coordinates program delivery on major workforce transformation initiatives. This role will partner closely with our People Partners, Talent, Total rewards and Workforce Planning partners to leverage data and analytics to drive workforce transformation initiatives. This role is the lead 'on the ground' for internal consulting services to People Partners and business stakeholders, leveraging internal capacity and external partners when necessary. They will play a critical role in delivering through frameworks, methodologies, and approaches across the organization to drive excellence and innovation. This is a hands on position, requiring strong relationship building skills with business stakeholders and People Partners (our term for HR Business Partners). Grade Level (for internal use) 13 Responsibilities and Impact Leadership & Strategy Leads Change delivery, Organizational Design, and Job/Work redesign capabilities. Implement organizational strategies that align with SPGI's mission and business objectives. Provide leadership and serve as trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness initiatives. Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, COE leaders, and People Partners. Framework Development Co design and deliver consistent frameworks, methodologies, and best practices for organizational effectiveness. Ensure these frameworks are integrated and utilized across all business units. Change Management Develop change management strategies that minimize resistance and maximize employee engagement, along with the tools and resources to execute. Partner with the business to consult and support change management initiatives to facilitate smooth transitions during organizational changes. Work with leaders to develop great change leadership and capability. Organizational Design Oversee organizational design efforts to optimize structures, processes, and roles. Provide expertise in restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and divestitures. Develop tools and resources to provide more consistency and support to People Partners and the businesses they support in guiding OD efforts. Job & Work Re design Partner with senior executives to architect the future of work by translating organizational strategy into actionable workforce transformation initiatives. Create scalable and robust frameworks for job redesign and AI augmentation that support business growth and how work is defined, developed and delivered. Guide job architecture, work redesign and organizational design that underpins the demands of our workforce transformation with our skills based talent ecosystem and future of work initiatives. Internal Consulting Services Deliver internal consulting services to People Partners and business stakeholders. Leverage internal team capacity or engage external partners to provide specialized expertise when needed. Address specific organizational challenges by offering tailored solutions and strategic advice. Data & Analytics Partnership Partner with Organizational Planning & Intelligence to leverage data and analytics to inform organizational health. Utilize workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of initiatives. Report on progress, challenges, and successes to senior leadership. Compensation / Benefits Information (U.S. candidates only) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $126,676 to $221,434 USD. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click What We're Looking For Basic Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive experience in organizational effectiveness, organizational design, change management, or related fields. Proven leadership experience in a complex, global organization. Experience in delivering job architecture re design, internal consulting services and managing external consulting partnerships. Strong expertise in developing and implementing organizational frameworks and methodologies. Exceptional relationship building and influencing skills. Proficiency in data analysis and leveraging insights to drive decisions. Ability to think strategically while executing tactically. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience working with both internal teams and external vendors or consultants. Additional Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or MBA is highly preferred. Right to Work Requirements This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States. Return to Work Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace. What's In It For You? Our Mission Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we can understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it, we are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values Integrity, Discovery, Partnership. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best in class benefits for families. Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets. Recruitment Fraud Alert If you receive an email from a domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to . S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, "pre employment training" or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. . click apply for full job details
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
About the Role The Team: We are seeking a dynamic and strategic consulting partner to join our team as the Director, Organizational Effectiveness. This pivotal role leads our consulting capabilities and coordinates program delivery on major workforce transformation initiatives. This role will partner closely with our People Partners, Talent, Total rewards and Workforce Planning partners to leverage data and analytics to drive workforce transformation initiatives. This role is the lead 'on the ground' for internal consulting services to People Partners and business stakeholders, leveraging internal capacity and external partners when necessary. They will play a critical role in delivering through frameworks, methodologies, and approaches across the organization to drive excellence and innovation. This is a hands on position, requiring strong relationship building skills with business stakeholders and People Partners (our term for HR Business Partners). Grade Level (for internal use) 13 Responsibilities and Impact Leadership & Strategy Leads Change delivery, Organizational Design, and Job/Work redesign capabilities. Implement organizational strategies that align with SPGI's mission and business objectives. Provide leadership and serve as trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness initiatives. Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, COE leaders, and People Partners. Framework Development Co design and deliver consistent frameworks, methodologies, and best practices for organizational effectiveness. Ensure these frameworks are integrated and utilized across all business units. Change Management Develop change management strategies that minimize resistance and maximize employee engagement, along with the tools and resources to execute. Partner with the business to consult and support change management initiatives to facilitate smooth transitions during organizational changes. Work with leaders to develop great change leadership and capability. Organizational Design Oversee organizational design efforts to optimize structures, processes, and roles. Provide expertise in restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and divestitures. Develop tools and resources to provide more consistency and support to People Partners and the businesses they support in guiding OD efforts. Job & Work Re design Partner with senior executives to architect the future of work by translating organizational strategy into actionable workforce transformation initiatives. Create scalable and robust frameworks for job redesign and AI augmentation that support business growth and how work is defined, developed and delivered. Guide job architecture, work redesign and organizational design that underpins the demands of our workforce transformation with our skills based talent ecosystem and future of work initiatives. Internal Consulting Services Deliver internal consulting services to People Partners and business stakeholders. Leverage internal team capacity or engage external partners to provide specialized expertise when needed. Address specific organizational challenges by offering tailored solutions and strategic advice. Data & Analytics Partnership Partner with Organizational Planning & Intelligence to leverage data and analytics to inform organizational health. Utilize workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of initiatives. Report on progress, challenges, and successes to senior leadership. Compensation / Benefits Information (U.S. candidates only) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $126,676 to $221,434 USD. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click What We're Looking For Basic Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive experience in organizational effectiveness, organizational design, change management, or related fields. Proven leadership experience in a complex, global organization. Experience in delivering job architecture re design, internal consulting services and managing external consulting partnerships. Strong expertise in developing and implementing organizational frameworks and methodologies. Exceptional relationship building and influencing skills. Proficiency in data analysis and leveraging insights to drive decisions. Ability to think strategically while executing tactically. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience working with both internal teams and external vendors or consultants. Additional Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or MBA is highly preferred. Right to Work Requirements This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States. Return to Work Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace. What's In It For You? Our Mission Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we can understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it, we are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values Integrity, Discovery, Partnership. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best in class benefits for families. Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets. Recruitment Fraud Alert If you receive an email from a domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to . S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, "pre employment training" or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. . click apply for full job details
From Finance Manager to CFO: The Skills that Redefine the Modern Finance Career Path 8 min read October 4, 2025 Introduction Reaching the Chief Financial Officer level remains one of the most visible milestones in a finance career. Yet the path from Finance Manager to CFO is rarely linear. What was once an upward move through accounting and reporting roles has evolved into a broader journey-one that requires fluency in strategy, valuation, governance, and commercial leadership. In today's finance functions, technical skill is essential but no longer sufficient. The modern CFO operates at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business transformation. Over the past decade, the expectations of finance leaders have shifted dramatically. Digitalisation, private capital growth, and cross-border competition have expanded the CFO's remit from stewarding financial statements to shaping corporate direction. Whether in listed companies, venture backed scale ups, or private equity portfolio firms, employers increasingly seek leaders who can connect operational performance with shareholder value. This structural change is redefining both career trajectories and the learning pathways professionals choose along the way. The Career Path: From Finance Manager to CFO Most professionals begin their senior finance journey in controllership, management reporting, or FP&A. The Finance Manager role typically consolidates technical oversight-accounting & financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-while introducing the first layers of strategic exposure. Progression to Finance Director or Head of FP&A demands a shift toward business partnering. This implies aligning financial data with operational decisions, managing cross functional teams, and guiding capital allocation. These middle senior positions often mark the transition from pure analysis to influence in decision making. At the upper end of the ladder, the Group Controller or CFO role brings together three dimensions of leadership: strategic foresight, governance responsibility, and stakeholder communication. The CFO becomes both an internal advisor to the CEO and a public face to investors, boards, and lenders. Working at a PE or VC Backed Company or Startup In many private equity or venture capital backed companies, the VP Finance role often represents the highest level of financial and operational leadership before a formal finance department is fully established. At this stage, a deep understanding of how private equity operates and how governance frameworks function becomes essential. The VP Finance acts as the bridge between investors and founders-ensuring transparency, financial discipline, and accountability while supporting growth objectives and capital efficiency. In the most competitive markets-London, Paris, Milan, and Madrid-median compensation reflects this blend of accountability and strategic scope. Salaries typically rise from the mid 50k range at Finance Manager level to above £120k or €120k at the CFO level, with bonuses frequently adding 15-25 percent. The salary gap signals more than seniority; it represents the premium on business judgement and boardroom literacy. Each step on the salary ladder is associated with a distinct skill profile. Skills that Drive the Transition Advancing from Finance Manager to CFO requires mastery of both the science and the art of finance leadership. Analysis of senior level job descriptions across the UK and continental Europe reveals five recurring domains of expertise that consistently appear in high earning roles: Corporate Finance: Understanding capital structure, cost of capital, and investment appraisal is now fundamental. CFOs are expected to evaluate projects through NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis, integrating these insights into strategy rather than treating them as compliance exercises. Business Valuation: The ability to value companies, divisions, and strategic options underpins decision making in M&A and fundraising. Whether through discounted cash flow, comparables, or transaction multiples, valuation fluency signals boardroom readiness. Corporate Governance: Boards demand finance leaders who understand oversight frameworks, director duties, and audit committee dynamics. Governance knowledge is increasingly vital as CFOs become custodians of transparency and ethical decision making. Private Equity and Venture Capital Exposure: Many modern CFOs operate within PE backed or VC backed structures. Familiarity with investor reporting, capital calls, and exit strategies differentiates candidates capable of engaging private capital stakeholders. Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategic growth through acquisitions is common across Europe's mid market. Experience managing due diligence, synergy assessment, and post deal integration enhances a finance leader's credibility. Developing these skills systematically is what transforms financial managers into strategic partners. As many executives acknowledge, finance today is no longer just about slicing and dicing excels to present a P&L - which nowadays, thanks to advanced tools and business intelligence these are almost automated - it is more about direction and understanding of market dynamics. Valuefinex, provider of fractional CFO services in the UK and Europe said, "our fractional CFOs support private equity backed and Series A+ companies, where the role typically requires senior finance leaders to prioritise in the short term, the streamlining of the processes, enhancing information flow, and reducing back office manual and repetitive workload. The goal is to redirect those hours toward greater involvement in the commercial and strategic aspects of finance in the mid and long term." This convergence creates both opportunity and pressure. The route to CFO can accelerate for those who deliberately acquire cross functional exposure-leading system implementations, managing investor relations, or contributing to board committees. Conversely, remaining confined to traditional and routine financial control may limit career mobility. Strategic literacy-understanding how to interpret valuation drivers, evaluate capital structure decisions, and communicate governance implications-is increasingly recognised as a key differentiator for leadership succession. Finance professionals who can connect analytical insight with strategic context stand out as future CFOs. The Two Clear Paths to the CFO Role Many finance professionals aspire to reach the CFO level but often find themselves constrained by traditional, reporting driven roles. The challenge is not competence, it is exposure. Without deliberate development of strategic, commercial, and governance related skills, progression can plateau. In active markets such as London, where private equity and venture backed companies represent an important share of hiring, two main routes have emerged for professionals aiming to accelerate their trajectory. The first is to acquire the five core strategic competencies-corporate finance, business valuation, corporate governance, private equity or venture capital exposure, and M&A-through focused executive programmes designed to build decision level capability. The second is to pursue a more entrepreneurial route by taking on fractional CFO or interim finance leadership roles, a fast growing segment driven by high growth and PE backed companies seeking experienced guidance on finance and governance matters. Fractional CFO roles, in particular, are reshaping how senior finance expertise is deployed. These positions place leaders at the centre of dynamic, scaling businesses where every process improvement and strategic decision can multiply enterprise value. Companies in this space are not merely looking for financial reporting or complex Excel workbooks -they seek experienced finance leaders who can bring structure, discipline, and foresight to fast growing teams. The role often involves setting standards that allow the organisation to scale efficiently while maintaining control over risk, governance, and cash flow visibility. Equally important is the ability to act as a genuine business partner to the founding team and executive leadership-working cross functionally to align operations, finance, and strategy toward the next valuation milestone or growth target. Startup funding rarely happens all at once, instead it progresses through distinct stages as the business matures. Each funding round introduces new investors, ideally higher valuations, and increasingly formal expectations around governance and reporting. At each stage, the CFO plays a pivotal role in bridging investor confidence with operational reality, ensuring the company remains both growth oriented and well controlled. At CLFI, we deliver the first online executive programme in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance, with exclusive modules on Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions-topics traditionally reserved for top tier business schools and often accessible only through employer sponsorship. Today, as brand prestige becomes less decisive than demonstrable competence, accessible and high quality executive education provides a direct bridge to boardroom readiness. The Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance delivers a full business school standard curriculum through flexible, self paced modules. It covers five integrated courses - Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, . click apply for full job details
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
From Finance Manager to CFO: The Skills that Redefine the Modern Finance Career Path 8 min read October 4, 2025 Introduction Reaching the Chief Financial Officer level remains one of the most visible milestones in a finance career. Yet the path from Finance Manager to CFO is rarely linear. What was once an upward move through accounting and reporting roles has evolved into a broader journey-one that requires fluency in strategy, valuation, governance, and commercial leadership. In today's finance functions, technical skill is essential but no longer sufficient. The modern CFO operates at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business transformation. Over the past decade, the expectations of finance leaders have shifted dramatically. Digitalisation, private capital growth, and cross-border competition have expanded the CFO's remit from stewarding financial statements to shaping corporate direction. Whether in listed companies, venture backed scale ups, or private equity portfolio firms, employers increasingly seek leaders who can connect operational performance with shareholder value. This structural change is redefining both career trajectories and the learning pathways professionals choose along the way. The Career Path: From Finance Manager to CFO Most professionals begin their senior finance journey in controllership, management reporting, or FP&A. The Finance Manager role typically consolidates technical oversight-accounting & financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-while introducing the first layers of strategic exposure. Progression to Finance Director or Head of FP&A demands a shift toward business partnering. This implies aligning financial data with operational decisions, managing cross functional teams, and guiding capital allocation. These middle senior positions often mark the transition from pure analysis to influence in decision making. At the upper end of the ladder, the Group Controller or CFO role brings together three dimensions of leadership: strategic foresight, governance responsibility, and stakeholder communication. The CFO becomes both an internal advisor to the CEO and a public face to investors, boards, and lenders. Working at a PE or VC Backed Company or Startup In many private equity or venture capital backed companies, the VP Finance role often represents the highest level of financial and operational leadership before a formal finance department is fully established. At this stage, a deep understanding of how private equity operates and how governance frameworks function becomes essential. The VP Finance acts as the bridge between investors and founders-ensuring transparency, financial discipline, and accountability while supporting growth objectives and capital efficiency. In the most competitive markets-London, Paris, Milan, and Madrid-median compensation reflects this blend of accountability and strategic scope. Salaries typically rise from the mid 50k range at Finance Manager level to above £120k or €120k at the CFO level, with bonuses frequently adding 15-25 percent. The salary gap signals more than seniority; it represents the premium on business judgement and boardroom literacy. Each step on the salary ladder is associated with a distinct skill profile. Skills that Drive the Transition Advancing from Finance Manager to CFO requires mastery of both the science and the art of finance leadership. Analysis of senior level job descriptions across the UK and continental Europe reveals five recurring domains of expertise that consistently appear in high earning roles: Corporate Finance: Understanding capital structure, cost of capital, and investment appraisal is now fundamental. CFOs are expected to evaluate projects through NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis, integrating these insights into strategy rather than treating them as compliance exercises. Business Valuation: The ability to value companies, divisions, and strategic options underpins decision making in M&A and fundraising. Whether through discounted cash flow, comparables, or transaction multiples, valuation fluency signals boardroom readiness. Corporate Governance: Boards demand finance leaders who understand oversight frameworks, director duties, and audit committee dynamics. Governance knowledge is increasingly vital as CFOs become custodians of transparency and ethical decision making. Private Equity and Venture Capital Exposure: Many modern CFOs operate within PE backed or VC backed structures. Familiarity with investor reporting, capital calls, and exit strategies differentiates candidates capable of engaging private capital stakeholders. Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategic growth through acquisitions is common across Europe's mid market. Experience managing due diligence, synergy assessment, and post deal integration enhances a finance leader's credibility. Developing these skills systematically is what transforms financial managers into strategic partners. As many executives acknowledge, finance today is no longer just about slicing and dicing excels to present a P&L - which nowadays, thanks to advanced tools and business intelligence these are almost automated - it is more about direction and understanding of market dynamics. Valuefinex, provider of fractional CFO services in the UK and Europe said, "our fractional CFOs support private equity backed and Series A+ companies, where the role typically requires senior finance leaders to prioritise in the short term, the streamlining of the processes, enhancing information flow, and reducing back office manual and repetitive workload. The goal is to redirect those hours toward greater involvement in the commercial and strategic aspects of finance in the mid and long term." This convergence creates both opportunity and pressure. The route to CFO can accelerate for those who deliberately acquire cross functional exposure-leading system implementations, managing investor relations, or contributing to board committees. Conversely, remaining confined to traditional and routine financial control may limit career mobility. Strategic literacy-understanding how to interpret valuation drivers, evaluate capital structure decisions, and communicate governance implications-is increasingly recognised as a key differentiator for leadership succession. Finance professionals who can connect analytical insight with strategic context stand out as future CFOs. The Two Clear Paths to the CFO Role Many finance professionals aspire to reach the CFO level but often find themselves constrained by traditional, reporting driven roles. The challenge is not competence, it is exposure. Without deliberate development of strategic, commercial, and governance related skills, progression can plateau. In active markets such as London, where private equity and venture backed companies represent an important share of hiring, two main routes have emerged for professionals aiming to accelerate their trajectory. The first is to acquire the five core strategic competencies-corporate finance, business valuation, corporate governance, private equity or venture capital exposure, and M&A-through focused executive programmes designed to build decision level capability. The second is to pursue a more entrepreneurial route by taking on fractional CFO or interim finance leadership roles, a fast growing segment driven by high growth and PE backed companies seeking experienced guidance on finance and governance matters. Fractional CFO roles, in particular, are reshaping how senior finance expertise is deployed. These positions place leaders at the centre of dynamic, scaling businesses where every process improvement and strategic decision can multiply enterprise value. Companies in this space are not merely looking for financial reporting or complex Excel workbooks -they seek experienced finance leaders who can bring structure, discipline, and foresight to fast growing teams. The role often involves setting standards that allow the organisation to scale efficiently while maintaining control over risk, governance, and cash flow visibility. Equally important is the ability to act as a genuine business partner to the founding team and executive leadership-working cross functionally to align operations, finance, and strategy toward the next valuation milestone or growth target. Startup funding rarely happens all at once, instead it progresses through distinct stages as the business matures. Each funding round introduces new investors, ideally higher valuations, and increasingly formal expectations around governance and reporting. At each stage, the CFO plays a pivotal role in bridging investor confidence with operational reality, ensuring the company remains both growth oriented and well controlled. At CLFI, we deliver the first online executive programme in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance, with exclusive modules on Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions-topics traditionally reserved for top tier business schools and often accessible only through employer sponsorship. Today, as brand prestige becomes less decisive than demonstrable competence, accessible and high quality executive education provides a direct bridge to boardroom readiness. The Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance delivers a full business school standard curriculum through flexible, self paced modules. It covers five integrated courses - Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, . click apply for full job details
Group Legal Director - Employment, Incentives and Pensions Cardiff, London or Remote (UK) We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ Our Legal team and youWe're looking for a Group Legal Director of Employment, Incentives & Pensions at Monzo. This role will have day to day responsibility for managing all legal matters associated with Monzo's employment, incentives and pensions ('EIP') matters in the UK and Europe. Reporting to Monzo's General Counsel for Group Centre and often working directly with Monzo's Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, you will operate as the most senior legal leader for people, reward and workforce strategy globally. You will be at the intersection of people strategy, regulation, governance and technology, with direct impact on Monzo's long term success and operating model. You will work at Executive level in the organisation in close partnership with our Group Chief People Officer, our People team, Monzo's VP of Reward and our Chair of the Remuneration Committee. You'll lead on a wide range of EIP related legal matters within a bank regulatory compensation framework (including but not limited to CRD V and SMCR). You'll have a solid grounding in all types of incentive structures including but not limited to share options. This role will be a part of the leadership team for the Legal & Board Governance Collective. Providing strategic legal advice and commercial solutions on EIP matters impacting the Monzo Group as a whole, as well as its subsidiary legal entities (in the UK and EU). Being a trusted adviser and partner to the Group Chief People Officer, the Executive leadership and People team, including in developing policies, procedures, guidance, and templates relevant for a range of EIP legal matters. Working with Monzo's VP of Reward, the Reward team and our Chair of the Remuneration Committee on compensation arrangements and remuneration policies and practices with a sound understanding of different reward and compensation structures including share options. Managing a team of two senior employment lawyers and helping to mentor and support other lawyers across the wider team. Providing EIP advisory legal support to the business as required across the entire employee life cycle-from hiring (including executive service contracts), people processes, and departures, and managing any contentious EIP legal matters. Supporting international EIP projects and matters in the EU and other jurisdictions as the business continues to scale, coordinating with in country General Counsels and their teams. Working proactively and collaboratively with members of the wider Legal, People, Reward, Tax, Risk & Compliance, & Finance Collectives on a variety of EIP related matters, ensuring coordination across control functions and business teams. Developing and implementing internal frameworks, processes, and procedures to increase the efficiency and scalability of EIP legal advice across the Monzo Group and its subsidiary entities, including empowering the people and business teams with appropriate guidance and tools. Delivering training, sharing insights from your work, and helping educate others on EIP matters, providing forward looking guidance on key legal and regulatory developments, risks, and opportunities. Managing relationships with our external legal counsel and working with others in the Collective to ensure we are optimising our legal spend on EIP matters and obtaining best value. Supporting the broader Legal & Board Governance Collective in continuing to build a world class and scalable, high performing legal team, including championing technology innovations to streamline workflows and increase scalability (and yes, you get to work with us in developing our Generative AI based solutions!). You have significant post qualification experience in the field of employment law, and preferably also incentives and defined contribution pensions related matters (c.15 Yrs PQE+ as a guide, but not a prerequisite). You have outstanding technical skills and strong knowledge of employment law, and preferably also incentives and pensions matters having spent time in private practice and ideally time in house. If you have spent time at a bank and/or financial technology company managing EIP matters that is a plus. You are a strategic thinker, a strong communicator and a keen problem solver who knows how to assess risk and recommend solutions that balance business and risk perspectives. You are happy handling the widest range of legal issues that may arise even where outside your core areas of expertise, and can sensibly assess when best to engage external counsel in a cost effective way. You are comfortable operating at all levels of the organisation up to the Executive and Remuneration Committee, but can also roll your sleeves up and get things done. You're passionate about the intersection of banking and technology and the transformation unfolding in consumer finance and the future world of work practices, and what we are doing here at Monzo excites you! Not ticking every box? That's totally okay! Studies show that women and people of colour might hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At Monzo, we're dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming team. If you're passionate about this role and keen to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't have everything that's listed just yet. Drop us your application, we'd love to hear from you! In house experience in financial services is preferred, but is not essential for the right candidate. The application journey has 3 key steps Full loop: Technical, Behavioural & Leadership interviews Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on . What's in it for you circa £190,000-£210,000 salary range + Incentive Awards tied to your performance + Benefits We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog, 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply. We don't need full or birth names at application stage
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
Group Legal Director - Employment, Incentives and Pensions Cardiff, London or Remote (UK) We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ Our Legal team and youWe're looking for a Group Legal Director of Employment, Incentives & Pensions at Monzo. This role will have day to day responsibility for managing all legal matters associated with Monzo's employment, incentives and pensions ('EIP') matters in the UK and Europe. Reporting to Monzo's General Counsel for Group Centre and often working directly with Monzo's Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, you will operate as the most senior legal leader for people, reward and workforce strategy globally. You will be at the intersection of people strategy, regulation, governance and technology, with direct impact on Monzo's long term success and operating model. You will work at Executive level in the organisation in close partnership with our Group Chief People Officer, our People team, Monzo's VP of Reward and our Chair of the Remuneration Committee. You'll lead on a wide range of EIP related legal matters within a bank regulatory compensation framework (including but not limited to CRD V and SMCR). You'll have a solid grounding in all types of incentive structures including but not limited to share options. This role will be a part of the leadership team for the Legal & Board Governance Collective. Providing strategic legal advice and commercial solutions on EIP matters impacting the Monzo Group as a whole, as well as its subsidiary legal entities (in the UK and EU). Being a trusted adviser and partner to the Group Chief People Officer, the Executive leadership and People team, including in developing policies, procedures, guidance, and templates relevant for a range of EIP legal matters. Working with Monzo's VP of Reward, the Reward team and our Chair of the Remuneration Committee on compensation arrangements and remuneration policies and practices with a sound understanding of different reward and compensation structures including share options. Managing a team of two senior employment lawyers and helping to mentor and support other lawyers across the wider team. Providing EIP advisory legal support to the business as required across the entire employee life cycle-from hiring (including executive service contracts), people processes, and departures, and managing any contentious EIP legal matters. Supporting international EIP projects and matters in the EU and other jurisdictions as the business continues to scale, coordinating with in country General Counsels and their teams. Working proactively and collaboratively with members of the wider Legal, People, Reward, Tax, Risk & Compliance, & Finance Collectives on a variety of EIP related matters, ensuring coordination across control functions and business teams. Developing and implementing internal frameworks, processes, and procedures to increase the efficiency and scalability of EIP legal advice across the Monzo Group and its subsidiary entities, including empowering the people and business teams with appropriate guidance and tools. Delivering training, sharing insights from your work, and helping educate others on EIP matters, providing forward looking guidance on key legal and regulatory developments, risks, and opportunities. Managing relationships with our external legal counsel and working with others in the Collective to ensure we are optimising our legal spend on EIP matters and obtaining best value. Supporting the broader Legal & Board Governance Collective in continuing to build a world class and scalable, high performing legal team, including championing technology innovations to streamline workflows and increase scalability (and yes, you get to work with us in developing our Generative AI based solutions!). You have significant post qualification experience in the field of employment law, and preferably also incentives and defined contribution pensions related matters (c.15 Yrs PQE+ as a guide, but not a prerequisite). You have outstanding technical skills and strong knowledge of employment law, and preferably also incentives and pensions matters having spent time in private practice and ideally time in house. If you have spent time at a bank and/or financial technology company managing EIP matters that is a plus. You are a strategic thinker, a strong communicator and a keen problem solver who knows how to assess risk and recommend solutions that balance business and risk perspectives. You are happy handling the widest range of legal issues that may arise even where outside your core areas of expertise, and can sensibly assess when best to engage external counsel in a cost effective way. You are comfortable operating at all levels of the organisation up to the Executive and Remuneration Committee, but can also roll your sleeves up and get things done. You're passionate about the intersection of banking and technology and the transformation unfolding in consumer finance and the future world of work practices, and what we are doing here at Monzo excites you! Not ticking every box? That's totally okay! Studies show that women and people of colour might hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At Monzo, we're dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming team. If you're passionate about this role and keen to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't have everything that's listed just yet. Drop us your application, we'd love to hear from you! In house experience in financial services is preferred, but is not essential for the right candidate. The application journey has 3 key steps Full loop: Technical, Behavioural & Leadership interviews Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on . What's in it for you circa £190,000-£210,000 salary range + Incentive Awards tied to your performance + Benefits We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog, 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply. We don't need full or birth names at application stage
Job Description: The opportunity Do you thrive in multicultural, international, and complex environments managing multi-million-dollar projects? Are you an experienced leader with a passion for delivering cutting edge technology solutions in the power sector? We are looking for a Project Director for our HVDC global product group to spearhead the execution and timely delivery of largescale power transmission and distribution projects. This role offers you the chance to be at the forefront of advanced electrical transmission technology and build your career with a global leader in the power industry. As a key member of our team, you will inspire and guide a high performing global team of professionals, ensuring safety, quality, and project success. Join us and make a significant impact on the future of power delivery! How you'll make an impact Lead the execution of multi-million-dollar EPC mega-projects, ensuring on-time and on budget completion. Provide strong, supportive leadership for a large global and diverse team, including project managers and other specialists. Foster a culture of safety, prioritizing health and quality throughout the project lifecycle. Proactively manage change, assess risks and opportunities, and implement effective mitigation strategies. Take full ownership of project P&L, leading budget planning and execution. Build strong relationships, effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and business partners. Your Background Bachelor's or Master of Science degree, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering Excellent fluency in written and spoken English. Proven track record of delivering large-scale EPC/turnkey projects in power, energy, industrial, infrastructure or oil & gas sectors. Experience in power generation, transmission & distribution, or power conversion (HVDC, substations, etc.) is a plus. Strong communication skills, effectively managing client relationships and subcontractor interactions. Understand risk assessments, method statements, and project methodologies (PMP/PMI certification a plus). Possess the ability to analyze complex contracts and navigate local project regulations. Stress resilience and demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and ability to adapt to unforeseen situations. What we offer Competitive compensation and benefits package. Fantastic career opportunities across Hitachi group globally. Various trainings and education programs supporting employee professional development. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
Job Description: The opportunity Do you thrive in multicultural, international, and complex environments managing multi-million-dollar projects? Are you an experienced leader with a passion for delivering cutting edge technology solutions in the power sector? We are looking for a Project Director for our HVDC global product group to spearhead the execution and timely delivery of largescale power transmission and distribution projects. This role offers you the chance to be at the forefront of advanced electrical transmission technology and build your career with a global leader in the power industry. As a key member of our team, you will inspire and guide a high performing global team of professionals, ensuring safety, quality, and project success. Join us and make a significant impact on the future of power delivery! How you'll make an impact Lead the execution of multi-million-dollar EPC mega-projects, ensuring on-time and on budget completion. Provide strong, supportive leadership for a large global and diverse team, including project managers and other specialists. Foster a culture of safety, prioritizing health and quality throughout the project lifecycle. Proactively manage change, assess risks and opportunities, and implement effective mitigation strategies. Take full ownership of project P&L, leading budget planning and execution. Build strong relationships, effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and business partners. Your Background Bachelor's or Master of Science degree, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering Excellent fluency in written and spoken English. Proven track record of delivering large-scale EPC/turnkey projects in power, energy, industrial, infrastructure or oil & gas sectors. Experience in power generation, transmission & distribution, or power conversion (HVDC, substations, etc.) is a plus. Strong communication skills, effectively managing client relationships and subcontractor interactions. Understand risk assessments, method statements, and project methodologies (PMP/PMI certification a plus). Possess the ability to analyze complex contracts and navigate local project regulations. Stress resilience and demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and ability to adapt to unforeseen situations. What we offer Competitive compensation and benefits package. Fantastic career opportunities across Hitachi group globally. Various trainings and education programs supporting employee professional development. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Group Legal Director - Employment, Incentives and Pensions Cardiff, London or Remote (UK) We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ Our Legal team and youWe're looking for a Group Legal Director of Employment, Incentives & Pensions at Monzo. This role will have day to day responsibility for managing all legal matters associated with Monzo's employment, incentives and pensions ('EIP') matters in the UK and Europe. Reporting to Monzo's General Counsel for Group Centre and often working directly with Monzo's Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, you will operate as the most senior legal leader for people, reward and workforce strategy globally. You will be at the intersection of people strategy, regulation, governance and technology, with direct impact on Monzo's long term success and operating model. You will work at Executive level in the organisation in close partnership with our Group Chief People Officer, our People team, Monzo's VP of Reward and our Chair of the Remuneration Committee. You'll lead on a wide range of EIP related legal matters within a bank regulatory compensation framework (including but not limited to CRD V and SMCR). You'll have a solid grounding in all types of incentive structures including but not limited to share options. This role will be a part of the leadership team for the Legal & Board Governance Collective. Providing strategic legal advice and commercial solutions on EIP matters impacting the Monzo Group as a whole, as well as its subsidiary legal entities (in the UK and EU). Being a trusted adviser and partner to the Group Chief People Officer, the Executive leadership and People team, including in developing policies, procedures, guidance, and templates relevant for a range of EIP legal matters. Working with Monzo's VP of Reward, the Reward team and our Chair of the Remuneration Committee on compensation arrangements and remuneration policies and practices with a sound understanding of different reward and compensation structures including share options. Managing a team of two senior employment lawyers and helping to mentor and support other lawyers across the wider team. Providing EIP advisory legal support to the business as required across the entire employee life cycle-from hiring (including executive service contracts), people processes, and departures, and managing any contentious EIP legal matters. Supporting international EIP projects and matters in the EU and other jurisdictions as the business continues to scale, coordinating with in country General Counsels and their teams. Working proactively and collaboratively with members of the wider Legal, People, Reward, Tax, Risk & Compliance, & Finance Collectives on a variety of EIP related matters, ensuring coordination across control functions and business teams. Developing and implementing internal frameworks, processes, and procedures to increase the efficiency and scalability of EIP legal advice across the Monzo Group and its subsidiary entities, including empowering the people and business teams with appropriate guidance and tools. Delivering training, sharing insights from your work, and helping educate others on EIP matters, providing forward looking guidance on key legal and regulatory developments, risks, and opportunities. Managing relationships with our external legal counsel and working with others in the Collective to ensure we are optimising our legal spend on EIP matters and obtaining best value. Supporting the broader Legal & Board Governance Collective in continuing to build a world class and scalable, high performing legal team, including championing technology innovations to streamline workflows and increase scalability (and yes, you get to work with us in developing our Generative AI based solutions!). You have significant post qualification experience in the field of employment law, and preferably also incentives and defined contribution pensions related matters (c.15 Yrs PQE+ as a guide, but not a prerequisite). You have outstanding technical skills and strong knowledge of employment law, and preferably also incentives and pensions matters having spent time in private practice and ideally time in house. If you have spent time at a bank and/or financial technology company managing EIP matters that is a plus. You are a strategic thinker, a strong communicator and a keen problem solver who knows how to assess risk and recommend solutions that balance business and risk perspectives. You are happy handling the widest range of legal issues that may arise even where outside your core areas of expertise, and can sensibly assess when best to engage external counsel in a cost effective way. You are comfortable operating at all levels of the organisation up to the Executive and Remuneration Committee, but can also roll your sleeves up and get things done. You're passionate about the intersection of banking and technology and the transformation unfolding in consumer finance and the future world of work practices, and what we are doing here at Monzo excites you! Not ticking every box? That's totally okay! Studies show that women and people of colour might hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At Monzo, we're dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming team. If you're passionate about this role and keen to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't have everything that's listed just yet. Drop us your application, we'd love to hear from you! In house experience in financial services is preferred, but is not essential for the right candidate. The application journey has 3 key steps Full loop: Technical, Behavioural & Leadership interviews Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on . What's in it for you circa £190,000-£210,000 salary range + Incentive Awards tied to your performance + Benefits We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog, 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply. We don't need full or birth names at application stage
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
Group Legal Director - Employment, Incentives and Pensions Cardiff, London or Remote (UK) We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ Our Legal team and youWe're looking for a Group Legal Director of Employment, Incentives & Pensions at Monzo. This role will have day to day responsibility for managing all legal matters associated with Monzo's employment, incentives and pensions ('EIP') matters in the UK and Europe. Reporting to Monzo's General Counsel for Group Centre and often working directly with Monzo's Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, you will operate as the most senior legal leader for people, reward and workforce strategy globally. You will be at the intersection of people strategy, regulation, governance and technology, with direct impact on Monzo's long term success and operating model. You will work at Executive level in the organisation in close partnership with our Group Chief People Officer, our People team, Monzo's VP of Reward and our Chair of the Remuneration Committee. You'll lead on a wide range of EIP related legal matters within a bank regulatory compensation framework (including but not limited to CRD V and SMCR). You'll have a solid grounding in all types of incentive structures including but not limited to share options. This role will be a part of the leadership team for the Legal & Board Governance Collective. Providing strategic legal advice and commercial solutions on EIP matters impacting the Monzo Group as a whole, as well as its subsidiary legal entities (in the UK and EU). Being a trusted adviser and partner to the Group Chief People Officer, the Executive leadership and People team, including in developing policies, procedures, guidance, and templates relevant for a range of EIP legal matters. Working with Monzo's VP of Reward, the Reward team and our Chair of the Remuneration Committee on compensation arrangements and remuneration policies and practices with a sound understanding of different reward and compensation structures including share options. Managing a team of two senior employment lawyers and helping to mentor and support other lawyers across the wider team. Providing EIP advisory legal support to the business as required across the entire employee life cycle-from hiring (including executive service contracts), people processes, and departures, and managing any contentious EIP legal matters. Supporting international EIP projects and matters in the EU and other jurisdictions as the business continues to scale, coordinating with in country General Counsels and their teams. Working proactively and collaboratively with members of the wider Legal, People, Reward, Tax, Risk & Compliance, & Finance Collectives on a variety of EIP related matters, ensuring coordination across control functions and business teams. Developing and implementing internal frameworks, processes, and procedures to increase the efficiency and scalability of EIP legal advice across the Monzo Group and its subsidiary entities, including empowering the people and business teams with appropriate guidance and tools. Delivering training, sharing insights from your work, and helping educate others on EIP matters, providing forward looking guidance on key legal and regulatory developments, risks, and opportunities. Managing relationships with our external legal counsel and working with others in the Collective to ensure we are optimising our legal spend on EIP matters and obtaining best value. Supporting the broader Legal & Board Governance Collective in continuing to build a world class and scalable, high performing legal team, including championing technology innovations to streamline workflows and increase scalability (and yes, you get to work with us in developing our Generative AI based solutions!). You have significant post qualification experience in the field of employment law, and preferably also incentives and defined contribution pensions related matters (c.15 Yrs PQE+ as a guide, but not a prerequisite). You have outstanding technical skills and strong knowledge of employment law, and preferably also incentives and pensions matters having spent time in private practice and ideally time in house. If you have spent time at a bank and/or financial technology company managing EIP matters that is a plus. You are a strategic thinker, a strong communicator and a keen problem solver who knows how to assess risk and recommend solutions that balance business and risk perspectives. You are happy handling the widest range of legal issues that may arise even where outside your core areas of expertise, and can sensibly assess when best to engage external counsel in a cost effective way. You are comfortable operating at all levels of the organisation up to the Executive and Remuneration Committee, but can also roll your sleeves up and get things done. You're passionate about the intersection of banking and technology and the transformation unfolding in consumer finance and the future world of work practices, and what we are doing here at Monzo excites you! Not ticking every box? That's totally okay! Studies show that women and people of colour might hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At Monzo, we're dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming team. If you're passionate about this role and keen to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't have everything that's listed just yet. Drop us your application, we'd love to hear from you! In house experience in financial services is preferred, but is not essential for the right candidate. The application journey has 3 key steps Full loop: Technical, Behavioural & Leadership interviews Our average process takes around 3-4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on . What's in it for you circa £190,000-£210,000 salary range + Incentive Awards tied to your performance + Benefits We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog, 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply. We don't need full or birth names at application stage
What's in it for me? Competitive salary and compensation structure Generous paid time off and holiday schedule Frequent firm-wide social events and activities Excellent environment for learning and growth Further benefits, depending on location About the Role Principal Responsibilities: Set up and deliver relevant programmes for clients. Be a leadership resource for junior employees. Lead and manage teams. Support training and development of teams. Market the business. Deliver new business opportunities and initiatives and lead teams to deliver the same. Prepare and deliver written proposals to the standards expected within Penta. Monitor and anticipate revenues and profitability of client accounts in support of the Partner. General Responsibilities: Create and convert new business opportunities. Engage in other new business activities as necessary, suggest and implement ideas. Represent the agency at new business and other meetings as needed. Lead account teams, ensuring daily/weekly/monthly targets are met. Foster good client relationships. Ensure team compliance with company standards for planning, reporting and quality of service. Manage delivery of tactics on time. Take responsibility for the quality of written work created by the account team and be able to deliver honest, constructive feedback. Manage collaborative writing projects across the team displaying excellent written and oral communication. Ensure that regular planning meetings take place with all clients. Take responsibility for problem solving in client and team scenarios. Create/Maintain a happy and supportive working environment for team members. Act as a mentor to junior members of the team. In consultation with the Partner, support the career development of team members - make recommendations for training as appropriate. Ensure all team members are aware of objectives and responsibilities. Complete timesheets and all other reporting and administrative responsibilities in an accurate and timely fashion. Perform any other duties that are assigned to you by your manager and for which you have been provided with reasonable knowledge and training in respect of such responsibilities. About You Extensive experience in strategic communications and public affairs, including media engagement, reputation management, and campaign delivery Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and policy-making processes, ideally within financial services or other highly regulated sectors Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing and delivering strategic, audience-focused communications Ability to use data and insight to inform strategy, including audience analysis, message development, and performance measurement Experience engaging and advising senior stakeholders, including government bodies, regulators, and industry groups Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, with experience mentoring and developing team members Demonstrated experience in business development and client relationship management Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex, fast-paced environments Strong time management and project delivery capabilities across multi-market engagement Commercial instincts, with proven experience in business development, account growth, and converting client needs into strategic opportunities
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
What's in it for me? Competitive salary and compensation structure Generous paid time off and holiday schedule Frequent firm-wide social events and activities Excellent environment for learning and growth Further benefits, depending on location About the Role Principal Responsibilities: Set up and deliver relevant programmes for clients. Be a leadership resource for junior employees. Lead and manage teams. Support training and development of teams. Market the business. Deliver new business opportunities and initiatives and lead teams to deliver the same. Prepare and deliver written proposals to the standards expected within Penta. Monitor and anticipate revenues and profitability of client accounts in support of the Partner. General Responsibilities: Create and convert new business opportunities. Engage in other new business activities as necessary, suggest and implement ideas. Represent the agency at new business and other meetings as needed. Lead account teams, ensuring daily/weekly/monthly targets are met. Foster good client relationships. Ensure team compliance with company standards for planning, reporting and quality of service. Manage delivery of tactics on time. Take responsibility for the quality of written work created by the account team and be able to deliver honest, constructive feedback. Manage collaborative writing projects across the team displaying excellent written and oral communication. Ensure that regular planning meetings take place with all clients. Take responsibility for problem solving in client and team scenarios. Create/Maintain a happy and supportive working environment for team members. Act as a mentor to junior members of the team. In consultation with the Partner, support the career development of team members - make recommendations for training as appropriate. Ensure all team members are aware of objectives and responsibilities. Complete timesheets and all other reporting and administrative responsibilities in an accurate and timely fashion. Perform any other duties that are assigned to you by your manager and for which you have been provided with reasonable knowledge and training in respect of such responsibilities. About You Extensive experience in strategic communications and public affairs, including media engagement, reputation management, and campaign delivery Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and policy-making processes, ideally within financial services or other highly regulated sectors Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing and delivering strategic, audience-focused communications Ability to use data and insight to inform strategy, including audience analysis, message development, and performance measurement Experience engaging and advising senior stakeholders, including government bodies, regulators, and industry groups Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, with experience mentoring and developing team members Demonstrated experience in business development and client relationship management Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex, fast-paced environments Strong time management and project delivery capabilities across multi-market engagement Commercial instincts, with proven experience in business development, account growth, and converting client needs into strategic opportunities
About Wintermute Wintermute is one of the largest crypto native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading products as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. Read more here. Business Development at Wintermute We are looking for a Business Development & Partnerships Director to work in our London office, someone who will continue our ambitious expansion in the region. We are looking for someone who knows the UK financial services markets both from a traditional finance and digital assets perspective. You will be responsible for building new as well as growing Wintermute's existing businesses globally. You will own opportunities in the region from end to end and develop your own strategic growth plan, while also getting advice and guidance from the team. We have the best liquidity products in the market, we work with many of the most prominent blockchain projects, we have many strategic growth opportunities in the pipeline, and a long line of counterparties wanting to develop relationships with us. We have no legacy processes, no corporate bureaucracy, no multiple levels of approvals, yet the highest standards of professionalism. Responsibilities: Grow institutional OTC business globally - this includes developing and executing your own growth plan in the region where you will be responsible for. Work closely with other teams to bring new products (e.g. new derivatives products) to the market, this includes collecting customer feedback, testing products, launch plans, etc. Grow the crypto project Liquidity provision business - deepen and build relationships with high profile projects in the region, as well as local VCs and other important ecosystem players. Growth partner relationships with important partners such as exchanges, custodians, lenders and other infrastructure providers. Execute a structured business development process and work with the teams to further improve operational efficiency (e.g. CRM, effectiveness of campaigns, etc). Keep track of key launches and news in the crypto eco system and proactively identify cooperation and business development opportunities. Hard Skills Requirements: Experience in both traditional financial and digital assets services from high performing teams. 3+ years of FICC sales experience (voice or electronic), working with institutional clients. eCommerce experience would also be advantageous. Experience with spot and derivatives OTC products, especially options is required. Experience in business development, partnerships or any client facing role (B2B sales, investment banking, etc). Experience delivering business results - be ready to talk about numbers/quota achievement, etc. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; the role is more around providing education to counterparties about our services rather than a standard sales pitch. Therefore it's important to come across convincing, concise, precise and a good listener whilst also being clear on the next steps as well as ensuring timely follow ups. Trading knowledge or crypto knowledge - is a strong advantage; willingness, aptitude and curiosity to understand the fundamentals of blockchain technologies, algorithmic trading and Liquidity provision is crucial. BSc/MSc in Business/Economics/Finance or any related degree. Join our dynamic team and benefit from: Working at one of the most innovative trading firms globally. Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance environments. A vibrant working culture with frequent team meals, holiday celebrations, gaming events, and company wide outings, including our annual Wintermute weekend getaway. A Wintermute inspired office in central London, featuring an array of amenities such as table tennis and foosball, personalized desk configurations, a cozy team breakout area with games and free food. Great company culture: informal, non hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial. A performance based compensation with a significant earning potential alongside standard perks like pension and private Health insurance. Note: Although we are unable to accept fully remote candidates, we support significant flexibility in regards to working from home and working hours. We offer UK work permits and help with relocation. Find out more: Website Twitter Linkedin Youtube View our open positions
Apr 06, 2026
Full time
About Wintermute Wintermute is one of the largest crypto native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading products as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. Read more here. Business Development at Wintermute We are looking for a Business Development & Partnerships Director to work in our London office, someone who will continue our ambitious expansion in the region. We are looking for someone who knows the UK financial services markets both from a traditional finance and digital assets perspective. You will be responsible for building new as well as growing Wintermute's existing businesses globally. You will own opportunities in the region from end to end and develop your own strategic growth plan, while also getting advice and guidance from the team. We have the best liquidity products in the market, we work with many of the most prominent blockchain projects, we have many strategic growth opportunities in the pipeline, and a long line of counterparties wanting to develop relationships with us. We have no legacy processes, no corporate bureaucracy, no multiple levels of approvals, yet the highest standards of professionalism. Responsibilities: Grow institutional OTC business globally - this includes developing and executing your own growth plan in the region where you will be responsible for. Work closely with other teams to bring new products (e.g. new derivatives products) to the market, this includes collecting customer feedback, testing products, launch plans, etc. Grow the crypto project Liquidity provision business - deepen and build relationships with high profile projects in the region, as well as local VCs and other important ecosystem players. Growth partner relationships with important partners such as exchanges, custodians, lenders and other infrastructure providers. Execute a structured business development process and work with the teams to further improve operational efficiency (e.g. CRM, effectiveness of campaigns, etc). Keep track of key launches and news in the crypto eco system and proactively identify cooperation and business development opportunities. Hard Skills Requirements: Experience in both traditional financial and digital assets services from high performing teams. 3+ years of FICC sales experience (voice or electronic), working with institutional clients. eCommerce experience would also be advantageous. Experience with spot and derivatives OTC products, especially options is required. Experience in business development, partnerships or any client facing role (B2B sales, investment banking, etc). Experience delivering business results - be ready to talk about numbers/quota achievement, etc. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; the role is more around providing education to counterparties about our services rather than a standard sales pitch. Therefore it's important to come across convincing, concise, precise and a good listener whilst also being clear on the next steps as well as ensuring timely follow ups. Trading knowledge or crypto knowledge - is a strong advantage; willingness, aptitude and curiosity to understand the fundamentals of blockchain technologies, algorithmic trading and Liquidity provision is crucial. BSc/MSc in Business/Economics/Finance or any related degree. Join our dynamic team and benefit from: Working at one of the most innovative trading firms globally. Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance environments. A vibrant working culture with frequent team meals, holiday celebrations, gaming events, and company wide outings, including our annual Wintermute weekend getaway. A Wintermute inspired office in central London, featuring an array of amenities such as table tennis and foosball, personalized desk configurations, a cozy team breakout area with games and free food. Great company culture: informal, non hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial. A performance based compensation with a significant earning potential alongside standard perks like pension and private Health insurance. Note: Although we are unable to accept fully remote candidates, we support significant flexibility in regards to working from home and working hours. We offer UK work permits and help with relocation. Find out more: Website Twitter Linkedin Youtube View our open positions
After its acquisition by Grant Thornton, Stax has been rebranded as Grant Thornton Stax, a wholly owned subsidiary of Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. Collectively, the firms now support nearly 70% of the U.S.-based Private Equity International 300-making this an exciting moment to be part of the team. With ongoing geographic expansion and an ever-broadening suite of offerings, the business is creating new opportunities for our global workforce while delivering even greater impact for clients. To support this growth, we're expanding our team of strategy consulting professionals with a passion for learning and tackling complex business challenges. Managers play a key role at Grant Thornton Stax, working on high-impact, short-term engagements (4-12 weeks) with our private equity, PE-backed companies, hedge funds, and investment banking clients across industries including software/technology, healthcare, business services, consumer, industrials, and the events ecosystem. At Grant Thornton Stax, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, gaining hands-on experience and direct client exposure from day one. With a strong focus on career progression, our entrepreneurial approach and diverse client base provide endless opportunities to develop professionally while solving our clients' toughest challenges. We value a work environment that empowers employees while supporting work-life balance. Unlike many firms, our minimal travel model allows you to focus on meaningful work, build strong team connections, and grow personally and professionally. Recognized as a top workplace, Grant Thornton Stax has been named to the 2025 Vault Consulting 50 Best Firms, Management Consulted's Top Ranked Consulting Firms 2025, and Consulting Magazine's 2025 Best Firms to Work For. WHY GRANT THORNTON STAX High-profile engagements with Fortune 500s and half of the largest 20 LBO firms globally. Solve real-world problems quickly, using data and insights to create actionable recommendations within 4 12 weeks. Unparalleled immersive learning opportunities in a fast pace environment. Direct client engagement with unrivaled exposure to different methodologies, perspectives and situations stemming from an array of project types across sectors. Team-based, collaborative philosophy creates opportunities for all to contribute and have direct impacts on the client's success as well as the firm's. Unmatched opportunities for personal growth and career development based on the merits of your work. Smarter, more strategic approach to generating higher value outcomes in shorter time periods. Good people who genuinely care about the firm's success and are consistently exploring ways to improve and build upon its accomplishments. Competitive compensation package designed to reward exceptional performance, along with robust career development opportunities through mentorship and coaching. Our comprehensive benefits include private healthcare and travel insurance, 25 days of annual leave-rising to 30 days after five years of service-plus bank holidays and an additional three days during the December holiday shutdown. We also provide life insurance, income protection, generous parental leave, a mobile phone stipend, and wellness reimbursements. Additionally, we support charitable giving with a gift-matching programme and foster a collaborative and enjoyable work environment through regular team social events. RESPONSIBILITIES Senior Managers play a critical leadership role at Grant Thornton Stax in developing and motivating team members, expanding our capabilities and leading firm initiatives to support our growth. You will assist in scoping projects and framing issues for clients, write proposals, on-board teams and manage day-to-day workings of engagements. You will facilitate and participate in analyses, quality control, and developing insights with the team, including directors. Senior Managers are accountable for preparing and delivering presentation of findings and conclusions to clients. At Grant Thornton Stax, you will be exposed to diverse client engagements, allowing you to gain experience in a broad range of industries. Your work is highly visible to client's management team through significant client interaction and impact. You will have the opportunity to own projects at the same time working alongside with a senior leadership team that is accessible and consistently offers opportunities for team member to learn and grow. You are encouraged to partner with directors to develop and grow client relationships. Compensation consists of salary and incentive program that is competitive with leading strategy consulting firms. Travel is minimal (around 10%). QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must have proven experience with a strategy consulting, strategic planning/corporate strategy group, or private equity/venture capital firm required. MBA degree strongly preferred, but equivalent work experience will be considered. Demonstrated ability to think strategically with proven research and analytic abilities, and working knowledge of consulting frameworks. Demonstrated experience in performing various types of analysis including qualitative and quantitative research, secondary research, web surveys, market sizing, forecasting growth, and regression. Knowledge of macro trends in climate transition and sustainability, and their integration with ESG-related business practices to enhance strategy, operational capabilities, risk management, and value creation across industries. Demonstrated ability to manage consulting projects from nuts to bolts including planning and managing multiple and differing work streams within tight timelines. Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop consultants and associates, or similar positions. Proven written, verbal and presentation skills that demonstrate the ability to frame ideas that capture the appropriate level of detail, while conveying the "big picture" message and structuring of output logically. Proven knowledge of full suite of analytical skills needed to execute project work and demonstrated proficiency in advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS and survey tools. Proven ability to liaise closely with and manage global project teams a plus. Have a high degree of initiative; roll-up your sleeves-type person who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment. Detail oriented, self-starter with an intellectual curiosity and teamwork capabilities. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. Grant Thornton Stax is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010 or other applicable UK laws. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring fairness and equality for all.
Apr 05, 2026
Full time
After its acquisition by Grant Thornton, Stax has been rebranded as Grant Thornton Stax, a wholly owned subsidiary of Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. Collectively, the firms now support nearly 70% of the U.S.-based Private Equity International 300-making this an exciting moment to be part of the team. With ongoing geographic expansion and an ever-broadening suite of offerings, the business is creating new opportunities for our global workforce while delivering even greater impact for clients. To support this growth, we're expanding our team of strategy consulting professionals with a passion for learning and tackling complex business challenges. Managers play a key role at Grant Thornton Stax, working on high-impact, short-term engagements (4-12 weeks) with our private equity, PE-backed companies, hedge funds, and investment banking clients across industries including software/technology, healthcare, business services, consumer, industrials, and the events ecosystem. At Grant Thornton Stax, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, gaining hands-on experience and direct client exposure from day one. With a strong focus on career progression, our entrepreneurial approach and diverse client base provide endless opportunities to develop professionally while solving our clients' toughest challenges. We value a work environment that empowers employees while supporting work-life balance. Unlike many firms, our minimal travel model allows you to focus on meaningful work, build strong team connections, and grow personally and professionally. Recognized as a top workplace, Grant Thornton Stax has been named to the 2025 Vault Consulting 50 Best Firms, Management Consulted's Top Ranked Consulting Firms 2025, and Consulting Magazine's 2025 Best Firms to Work For. WHY GRANT THORNTON STAX High-profile engagements with Fortune 500s and half of the largest 20 LBO firms globally. Solve real-world problems quickly, using data and insights to create actionable recommendations within 4 12 weeks. Unparalleled immersive learning opportunities in a fast pace environment. Direct client engagement with unrivaled exposure to different methodologies, perspectives and situations stemming from an array of project types across sectors. Team-based, collaborative philosophy creates opportunities for all to contribute and have direct impacts on the client's success as well as the firm's. Unmatched opportunities for personal growth and career development based on the merits of your work. Smarter, more strategic approach to generating higher value outcomes in shorter time periods. Good people who genuinely care about the firm's success and are consistently exploring ways to improve and build upon its accomplishments. Competitive compensation package designed to reward exceptional performance, along with robust career development opportunities through mentorship and coaching. Our comprehensive benefits include private healthcare and travel insurance, 25 days of annual leave-rising to 30 days after five years of service-plus bank holidays and an additional three days during the December holiday shutdown. We also provide life insurance, income protection, generous parental leave, a mobile phone stipend, and wellness reimbursements. Additionally, we support charitable giving with a gift-matching programme and foster a collaborative and enjoyable work environment through regular team social events. RESPONSIBILITIES Senior Managers play a critical leadership role at Grant Thornton Stax in developing and motivating team members, expanding our capabilities and leading firm initiatives to support our growth. You will assist in scoping projects and framing issues for clients, write proposals, on-board teams and manage day-to-day workings of engagements. You will facilitate and participate in analyses, quality control, and developing insights with the team, including directors. Senior Managers are accountable for preparing and delivering presentation of findings and conclusions to clients. At Grant Thornton Stax, you will be exposed to diverse client engagements, allowing you to gain experience in a broad range of industries. Your work is highly visible to client's management team through significant client interaction and impact. You will have the opportunity to own projects at the same time working alongside with a senior leadership team that is accessible and consistently offers opportunities for team member to learn and grow. You are encouraged to partner with directors to develop and grow client relationships. Compensation consists of salary and incentive program that is competitive with leading strategy consulting firms. Travel is minimal (around 10%). QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must have proven experience with a strategy consulting, strategic planning/corporate strategy group, or private equity/venture capital firm required. MBA degree strongly preferred, but equivalent work experience will be considered. Demonstrated ability to think strategically with proven research and analytic abilities, and working knowledge of consulting frameworks. Demonstrated experience in performing various types of analysis including qualitative and quantitative research, secondary research, web surveys, market sizing, forecasting growth, and regression. Knowledge of macro trends in climate transition and sustainability, and their integration with ESG-related business practices to enhance strategy, operational capabilities, risk management, and value creation across industries. Demonstrated ability to manage consulting projects from nuts to bolts including planning and managing multiple and differing work streams within tight timelines. Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop consultants and associates, or similar positions. Proven written, verbal and presentation skills that demonstrate the ability to frame ideas that capture the appropriate level of detail, while conveying the "big picture" message and structuring of output logically. Proven knowledge of full suite of analytical skills needed to execute project work and demonstrated proficiency in advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS and survey tools. Proven ability to liaise closely with and manage global project teams a plus. Have a high degree of initiative; roll-up your sleeves-type person who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment. Detail oriented, self-starter with an intellectual curiosity and teamwork capabilities. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. Grant Thornton Stax is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010 or other applicable UK laws. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring fairness and equality for all.
About Us Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we're on a mission to power real work, with real impact. We're trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we're tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem. Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work. At Perk, we're driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you're excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we'd love you on the team. Visit to learn more. The Role The Director of Finance Transformation is responsible for leading and managing large-scale transformation initiatives within the finance and accounting organization. You will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative technology solutions that optimize our processes and systems. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to improve processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive organizational change. As the Director of Finance Transformation, you will work closely with senior finance leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to ensure the successful execution of transformation projects. What will you be doing? Collaborate with senior finance leadership to define transformation goals and objectives Lead and manage transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget Conduct stakeholder interviews, working independently to fully understand current processes and identify opportunities for improvement, such as streamline, elimination, standardization, and automation Identify opportunities for improvement (Current State Assessment/Gap Analysis) and innovation across the finance organization Collaborate closely with IT, product management, engineering/data teams, and stakeholders to define future state system architecture and technical roadmaps Evaluate existing systems and propose enhancements to improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience Stay up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in finance technology, and make recommendations for potential implementation at Perk Maintain project cadence by delivering project plans, analysis, deliverables, trackers, and other key project documents, or by overseeing analysts or partnering with other key stakeholders in the delivery of these resources Develop and manage budgets for finance technology initiatives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies, whilst maintaining compliance with control requirements and ultimately SOX Design/facilitate training sessions (where necessary) to employees to understand, and adapt to process improvement changes Establish OKRs, key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of transformation initiatives What you will need to succeed? Demonstrated experience and previous success leading transformative organizational work. Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, manage competing agendas and priorities, and translate complex information across functions. Strong operational capability, with the ability to oversee the process to deliver projects, timelines and budgets, effective customer management skills. Highly collaborative, strong interpersonal skills and cross-functional team experience; ability to lead and influence. Demonstrate ability to shift between business-focused conversations with a financial leader to a technology-focused conversation with a technology team. Ability to deliver executive level updates and determine when to escalate to management and identify the right stakeholders for decision making. Critically analyze and assess the adequacy of internal controls and opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains. Ability to work globally and cross-functionally to lead change in a fast-paced environment. Well-developed sense of urgency and follow through. Affinity for a high-performance, project-oriented work environment Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills with a strong ability to clearly communicate via PowerPoint documents and present information to all levels of management. Willingness to challenge the status quo while driving with a sense of urgency Comfortable building and driving new frameworks and processes with cross-functional teams Ownership mentality, intellectual curiosity, and an ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Experience working with Agile Project and Portfolio Management tools such as Jira a plus Strong passion for designing and implementing solutions using next-generation technology such as data analytics, machine learning, and generative AI Demonstrates Perk's values through work product and within day to day team interactions. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related field of study preferred. Minimum of 10+ years of accounting operational and or related experience in managing the delivery of transformation programs with proven track record of success. What you will get in return - Our Benefits Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk Rest and recharge with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Take control of your physical health with private medical cover and voluntary dental insurance from Bupa, and discounted gym memberships with GymFlex Plan for your future with our qualifying earnings company pension plan with Aviva Know that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happen Rest assured that you're covered by income protection in case you experience a long-term sickness or absence Leverage tax-efficient cycle and electric car schemes with Cycle2Work & Octopus Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones Focus on your family with 12-16 weeks' paid parental leave Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year Stay savvy with access to a wide variety of discounts and rewards Follow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support How We Work At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work. For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume. Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, which means you're welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you're from, or anything else that makes you, well, you. Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in or our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security at perk dot com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.
Apr 05, 2026
Full time
About Us Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we're on a mission to power real work, with real impact. We're trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we're tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem. Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work. At Perk, we're driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you're excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we'd love you on the team. Visit to learn more. The Role The Director of Finance Transformation is responsible for leading and managing large-scale transformation initiatives within the finance and accounting organization. You will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative technology solutions that optimize our processes and systems. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to improve processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive organizational change. As the Director of Finance Transformation, you will work closely with senior finance leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to ensure the successful execution of transformation projects. What will you be doing? Collaborate with senior finance leadership to define transformation goals and objectives Lead and manage transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget Conduct stakeholder interviews, working independently to fully understand current processes and identify opportunities for improvement, such as streamline, elimination, standardization, and automation Identify opportunities for improvement (Current State Assessment/Gap Analysis) and innovation across the finance organization Collaborate closely with IT, product management, engineering/data teams, and stakeholders to define future state system architecture and technical roadmaps Evaluate existing systems and propose enhancements to improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience Stay up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in finance technology, and make recommendations for potential implementation at Perk Maintain project cadence by delivering project plans, analysis, deliverables, trackers, and other key project documents, or by overseeing analysts or partnering with other key stakeholders in the delivery of these resources Develop and manage budgets for finance technology initiatives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies, whilst maintaining compliance with control requirements and ultimately SOX Design/facilitate training sessions (where necessary) to employees to understand, and adapt to process improvement changes Establish OKRs, key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of transformation initiatives What you will need to succeed? Demonstrated experience and previous success leading transformative organizational work. Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, manage competing agendas and priorities, and translate complex information across functions. Strong operational capability, with the ability to oversee the process to deliver projects, timelines and budgets, effective customer management skills. Highly collaborative, strong interpersonal skills and cross-functional team experience; ability to lead and influence. Demonstrate ability to shift between business-focused conversations with a financial leader to a technology-focused conversation with a technology team. Ability to deliver executive level updates and determine when to escalate to management and identify the right stakeholders for decision making. Critically analyze and assess the adequacy of internal controls and opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains. Ability to work globally and cross-functionally to lead change in a fast-paced environment. Well-developed sense of urgency and follow through. Affinity for a high-performance, project-oriented work environment Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills with a strong ability to clearly communicate via PowerPoint documents and present information to all levels of management. Willingness to challenge the status quo while driving with a sense of urgency Comfortable building and driving new frameworks and processes with cross-functional teams Ownership mentality, intellectual curiosity, and an ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Experience working with Agile Project and Portfolio Management tools such as Jira a plus Strong passion for designing and implementing solutions using next-generation technology such as data analytics, machine learning, and generative AI Demonstrates Perk's values through work product and within day to day team interactions. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related field of study preferred. Minimum of 10+ years of accounting operational and or related experience in managing the delivery of transformation programs with proven track record of success. What you will get in return - Our Benefits Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk Rest and recharge with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Take control of your physical health with private medical cover and voluntary dental insurance from Bupa, and discounted gym memberships with GymFlex Plan for your future with our qualifying earnings company pension plan with Aviva Know that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happen Rest assured that you're covered by income protection in case you experience a long-term sickness or absence Leverage tax-efficient cycle and electric car schemes with Cycle2Work & Octopus Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones Focus on your family with 12-16 weeks' paid parental leave Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year Stay savvy with access to a wide variety of discounts and rewards Follow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support How We Work At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work. For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume. Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, which means you're welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you're from, or anything else that makes you, well, you. Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in or our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security at perk dot com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.# Director, Healthcare Valuation Advisory Location: London, United Kingdom Department: Valuation & Advisory Services Reports to: Head of Healthcare Valuation About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Director to join our Healthcare Valuation Advisory team in London. This senior role requires a proven professional with deep expertise in healthcare real estate valuation and advisory services, capable of managing complex client relationships while contributing to business growth across the UK and EMEA healthcare sector. Key Responsibilities Client Leadership & Business Development Manage key client relationships with healthcare operators, investors, and institutional clients Support strategic business development initiatives within the healthcare sector Present valuation findings and market insights to C-suite executives and investment committees Identify new market opportunities and contribute to expanding service offerings Technical Excellence Conduct complex healthcare property valuations including hospitals, medical office buildings, care homes, and specialized facilities Ensure compliance with RICS Red Book standards and international valuation guidelines Prepare and review valuation reports and advisory deliverables Investor & Lender Services Deliver comprehensive valuation services for investment transactions and portfolio assessments Support debt and equity financing through detailed property appraisals and market analysis Provide ongoing portfolio monitoring and revaluation services for institutional clients Team Collaboration Work closely with senior team members and support junior valuation professionals Contribute to professional development and technical training initiatives Collaborate with cross-functional teams including research, capital markets, and asset management Support business development and client relationship activities Market Intelligence Monitor healthcare real estate market trends and regulatory changes Contribute to thought leadership content and market reports Maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders and professional bodies Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field; Master's preferred Professional: MRICS qualification (or equivalent) with demonstrated healthcare sector expertise Experience: Minimum 8-10 years in commercial real estate valuation with 5+ years focused on healthcare properties Client Management: Proven track record managing client relationships and complex projects Technical: Advanced knowledge of valuation methodologies, financial modeling, and market analysis Essential Skills Deep understanding of healthcare real estate fundamentals and operational drivers Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel, Argus, and valuation software Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously Strong commercial acumen and client relationship management capabilities Preferred Experience Previous experience with healthcare M&A transactions or portfolio advisory work Knowledge of UK healthcare regulations and NHS frameworks Familiarity with international healthcare real estate markets Experience with alternative healthcare property types Demonstrated experience serving institutional investors and lending institutions What We Offer Competitive salary and performance-based compensation Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension, and professional development Opportunities for career advancement within a global organization Flexible working arrangements and commitment to work-life balance Access to cutting-edge technology and market intelligence platforms JLL is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. Location: On-site -London, GBRIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy .Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page > I want to work for JLL.At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit .
Apr 05, 2026
Full time
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.# Director, Healthcare Valuation Advisory Location: London, United Kingdom Department: Valuation & Advisory Services Reports to: Head of Healthcare Valuation About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Director to join our Healthcare Valuation Advisory team in London. This senior role requires a proven professional with deep expertise in healthcare real estate valuation and advisory services, capable of managing complex client relationships while contributing to business growth across the UK and EMEA healthcare sector. Key Responsibilities Client Leadership & Business Development Manage key client relationships with healthcare operators, investors, and institutional clients Support strategic business development initiatives within the healthcare sector Present valuation findings and market insights to C-suite executives and investment committees Identify new market opportunities and contribute to expanding service offerings Technical Excellence Conduct complex healthcare property valuations including hospitals, medical office buildings, care homes, and specialized facilities Ensure compliance with RICS Red Book standards and international valuation guidelines Prepare and review valuation reports and advisory deliverables Investor & Lender Services Deliver comprehensive valuation services for investment transactions and portfolio assessments Support debt and equity financing through detailed property appraisals and market analysis Provide ongoing portfolio monitoring and revaluation services for institutional clients Team Collaboration Work closely with senior team members and support junior valuation professionals Contribute to professional development and technical training initiatives Collaborate with cross-functional teams including research, capital markets, and asset management Support business development and client relationship activities Market Intelligence Monitor healthcare real estate market trends and regulatory changes Contribute to thought leadership content and market reports Maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders and professional bodies Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field; Master's preferred Professional: MRICS qualification (or equivalent) with demonstrated healthcare sector expertise Experience: Minimum 8-10 years in commercial real estate valuation with 5+ years focused on healthcare properties Client Management: Proven track record managing client relationships and complex projects Technical: Advanced knowledge of valuation methodologies, financial modeling, and market analysis Essential Skills Deep understanding of healthcare real estate fundamentals and operational drivers Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel, Argus, and valuation software Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously Strong commercial acumen and client relationship management capabilities Preferred Experience Previous experience with healthcare M&A transactions or portfolio advisory work Knowledge of UK healthcare regulations and NHS frameworks Familiarity with international healthcare real estate markets Experience with alternative healthcare property types Demonstrated experience serving institutional investors and lending institutions What We Offer Competitive salary and performance-based compensation Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension, and professional development Opportunities for career advancement within a global organization Flexible working arrangements and commitment to work-life balance Access to cutting-edge technology and market intelligence platforms JLL is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. Location: On-site -London, GBRIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy .Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page > I want to work for JLL.At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit .
