We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Lead the design and architecture of stream specific applications so they adhere to the overall organisational goals, principles and standards as well as industry best practices. Design and implement integrations that enable seamless data and process flow between departmental systems, core organisation solutions (ERP, CMS, etc) and within the wider data and application landscape while ensuring interoperability between applications to facilitate efficient working practices. Analyse existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimisation and collaborating with business and IT teams to implement improvements. Advocate for a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to technology investments that supports scalability, cost-efficiency, and long-term alignment with business goals. Ensure that agreed best practices, governance standards, and legal and regulatory compliance requirements across the technology ecosystem are followed, collaborating with compliance and risk management teams as needed. Work with security, governance and product teams to implement security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance within applications. Document all application architecture design and analysis work. Ensure technology and delivery approaches are aligned between delivery teams and with the overall IT and Architecture strategies. Represent BDO UK, Stream and IT interests when working with the BDO Network and 3rd party suppliers. Identify the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the application architecture. Ensure that IT Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. You'll be someone with: Proven experience of working as an Application Architect delivering successful greenfield and migration projects in a product orientated organisation. Experience in designing and deploying products utilising vendor-hosted SaaS platforms and Azure PaaS resources. Proficiency in integration tools and technologies (eg, APIs, ESBs, iPaaS) and familiarity with cloud and hybrid architectures. Knowledge of security, compliance, and data governance best practices in an enterprise setting. Demonstrated ability in technology partner management practices including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures. Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills, to a range of audiences. Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT industry trends, suppliers and products. Excellent analytical and technical skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Strong understanding of practice management software systems (e.g., CMS, ERP, Finance, and Marketing automation tools) and their integration points advantageous. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Lead the design and architecture of stream specific applications so they adhere to the overall organisational goals, principles and standards as well as industry best practices. Design and implement integrations that enable seamless data and process flow between departmental systems, core organisation solutions (ERP, CMS, etc) and within the wider data and application landscape while ensuring interoperability between applications to facilitate efficient working practices. Analyse existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimisation and collaborating with business and IT teams to implement improvements. Advocate for a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to technology investments that supports scalability, cost-efficiency, and long-term alignment with business goals. Ensure that agreed best practices, governance standards, and legal and regulatory compliance requirements across the technology ecosystem are followed, collaborating with compliance and risk management teams as needed. Work with security, governance and product teams to implement security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance within applications. Document all application architecture design and analysis work. Ensure technology and delivery approaches are aligned between delivery teams and with the overall IT and Architecture strategies. Represent BDO UK, Stream and IT interests when working with the BDO Network and 3rd party suppliers. Identify the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the application architecture. Ensure that IT Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. You'll be someone with: Proven experience of working as an Application Architect delivering successful greenfield and migration projects in a product orientated organisation. Experience in designing and deploying products utilising vendor-hosted SaaS platforms and Azure PaaS resources. Proficiency in integration tools and technologies (eg, APIs, ESBs, iPaaS) and familiarity with cloud and hybrid architectures. Knowledge of security, compliance, and data governance best practices in an enterprise setting. Demonstrated ability in technology partner management practices including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures. Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills, to a range of audiences. Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT industry trends, suppliers and products. Excellent analytical and technical skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Strong understanding of practice management software systems (e.g., CMS, ERP, Finance, and Marketing automation tools) and their integration points advantageous. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.
Job Title: Finance Business Partner Financial Strategy & Reporting Client: Slough Borough Council Location: Slough / Hybrid Salary: £51,802 - £ 57,160.05 Closing date: Wednesday, 30 April :30 Slough is a dynamic economic hub at the gateway to London and the Thames Valley, with excellent transport links including the Elizabeth line and proximity to Heathrow Airport. We are seeking exceptional finance professionals ready for a challenging, career-defining role. With a new S151 officer and a balanced budget for 2025/26, we are poised for financial resilience and a bright future. Our Finance and Procurement Teams have a robust improvement programme focused on career development. Be part of our critical transformation and thrive in a supportive, demanding environment. The scale of the recruitment change reflects the opportunities that exist at Slough, and the challenges. The new Finance team will help support the Council to become a Best Value authority within two years. You have the opportunity to be part of the new team that achieves. We have defined slots across various services and are seeking energetic and talented finance professionals to join our team. We have vacancies in Financial Reporting, Treasury and Capital, Children s Services, Adults, Regeneration Housing and Environment, and Housing Benefits (Revenue and Benefits). We are looking for individuals who are newly qualified or seeking the next new challenge. Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Manage financial reporting processes and ensure accuracy of the accounts Capital: Coordinates and supports the Council s capital programmes including funding Financial Strategy & Reporting: Coordinating Medium Term Financial Plan and monthly management reporting Adults: Oversee financial operations in adult services Education: Support financial management in Education including schools Education (High Needs) : Dedicated support for Special Education Needs & Disability (SEND) Regeneration Housing and Environment: Manage finances for regeneration, housing, and environmental services Public Health & Public Protection: Supporting financial management across services Corporate Resources: Supporting Chief Executive and S151 officer and their enabling teams Revenue & Benefits: Supporting critical services that administer council tax, business rates, and housing benefits What You Will Do: Provide financial oversight and support across various services Ensure accurate cost monitoring and forecasting Collaborate with stakeholders to drive service delivery and performance Utilise technology and accounting systems (Microsoft, Agresso) effectively Your Skills: Newly qualified or ambitious finance professionals with a post-qualification experience Chartered qualification preferred but not essential Strong aptitude for numbers and ability to communicate financial information Driven and energetic with a passion for finance Adept with technology and standard accounting tools Are you ready to transform Slough's financial landscape? We need resilient, adaptable professionals who can develop sustainable strategies, drive procurement excellence, and support broader economic objectives. If you thrive on complexity and see challenges as opportunities, join us in making a real difference. We offer a genuine career-defining opportunity for those who are prepared to step up, challenge the status quo, and make a real difference. If you are a finance professional who thrives on complexity, sees challenges as opportunities, and wants to be part of a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance. For more information, please visit For an informal conversation and to learn more please contact Brian Gallagher via or call
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Finance Business Partner Financial Strategy & Reporting Client: Slough Borough Council Location: Slough / Hybrid Salary: £51,802 - £ 57,160.05 Closing date: Wednesday, 30 April :30 Slough is a dynamic economic hub at the gateway to London and the Thames Valley, with excellent transport links including the Elizabeth line and proximity to Heathrow Airport. We are seeking exceptional finance professionals ready for a challenging, career-defining role. With a new S151 officer and a balanced budget for 2025/26, we are poised for financial resilience and a bright future. Our Finance and Procurement Teams have a robust improvement programme focused on career development. Be part of our critical transformation and thrive in a supportive, demanding environment. The scale of the recruitment change reflects the opportunities that exist at Slough, and the challenges. The new Finance team will help support the Council to become a Best Value authority within two years. You have the opportunity to be part of the new team that achieves. We have defined slots across various services and are seeking energetic and talented finance professionals to join our team. We have vacancies in Financial Reporting, Treasury and Capital, Children s Services, Adults, Regeneration Housing and Environment, and Housing Benefits (Revenue and Benefits). We are looking for individuals who are newly qualified or seeking the next new challenge. Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Manage financial reporting processes and ensure accuracy of the accounts Capital: Coordinates and supports the Council s capital programmes including funding Financial Strategy & Reporting: Coordinating Medium Term Financial Plan and monthly management reporting Adults: Oversee financial operations in adult services Education: Support financial management in Education including schools Education (High Needs) : Dedicated support for Special Education Needs & Disability (SEND) Regeneration Housing and Environment: Manage finances for regeneration, housing, and environmental services Public Health & Public Protection: Supporting financial management across services Corporate Resources: Supporting Chief Executive and S151 officer and their enabling teams Revenue & Benefits: Supporting critical services that administer council tax, business rates, and housing benefits What You Will Do: Provide financial oversight and support across various services Ensure accurate cost monitoring and forecasting Collaborate with stakeholders to drive service delivery and performance Utilise technology and accounting systems (Microsoft, Agresso) effectively Your Skills: Newly qualified or ambitious finance professionals with a post-qualification experience Chartered qualification preferred but not essential Strong aptitude for numbers and ability to communicate financial information Driven and energetic with a passion for finance Adept with technology and standard accounting tools Are you ready to transform Slough's financial landscape? We need resilient, adaptable professionals who can develop sustainable strategies, drive procurement excellence, and support broader economic objectives. If you thrive on complexity and see challenges as opportunities, join us in making a real difference. We offer a genuine career-defining opportunity for those who are prepared to step up, challenge the status quo, and make a real difference. If you are a finance professional who thrives on complexity, sees challenges as opportunities, and wants to be part of a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance. For more information, please visit For an informal conversation and to learn more please contact Brian Gallagher via or call
Job title: Finance Business Partner - Strategic Procurement Location: Warton/Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £63,900 What you'll be doing: Provide overall strategic financial direction, governance and leadership to the business, including accountability for delivery of all in year budgeted financial commitments Collaborate with the Functional/Contract leads to understand their financial needs and provide financial insights in support of strategic initiatives, and partner with the Functional/Contract leads to help them understand the impact they can have on business performance Provide financial advice and support to the leadership and management teams to influence and shape key decisions, and support the 5-year business plan by helping to shape the strategy. Generating key financial assumptions, financially modelling and measuring the impact to the current baseline plan Lead bids for new work through to contract award. Create and review bid proposals, agreeing the scope and plan with key stakeholders and seeking to maximise revenue, profit and cash Support in the execution of existing contracts to achieve and/or exceed the financial commitments, resulting in acceptable levels of return for the business Partner with multi-functional teams to provide insights to improve both operational and financial performance and supporting the development of a culture of candour and continuous growth and development across the business Your skills and experiences: Essential: Fully qualified accountant with demonstrated experience (AAT & Part-Qualified will not be accepted) Proven experience as a finance business partner or in a similar role Excellent communication and influencing skills - including the ability to interact and engage with stakeholders from all functions and grades (including non-finance) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and continuous improvement activities Ability to work collaboratively within a team, across the function and the company and manage multiple priorities effectively Desirable: Experience working on bids is highly desirable Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Finance Team: Join our dynamic Air Finance team, a key part of a 350-strong finance community, with a focused Operations Finance group of 20 and a close-knit team of three dedicated to Procurement support. In this role, you'll work at the heart of business partnering, helping drive financial performance, improve competitiveness in new business inputs, and deliver robust cost estimates. You'll collaborate with Procurement to identify risks and opportunities, evaluate investments, and implement performance improvement initiatives, all while ensuring financial rigour, control, and strategic alignment across the business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30 th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Job title: Finance Business Partner - Strategic Procurement Location: Warton/Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £63,900 What you'll be doing: Provide overall strategic financial direction, governance and leadership to the business, including accountability for delivery of all in year budgeted financial commitments Collaborate with the Functional/Contract leads to understand their financial needs and provide financial insights in support of strategic initiatives, and partner with the Functional/Contract leads to help them understand the impact they can have on business performance Provide financial advice and support to the leadership and management teams to influence and shape key decisions, and support the 5-year business plan by helping to shape the strategy. Generating key financial assumptions, financially modelling and measuring the impact to the current baseline plan Lead bids for new work through to contract award. Create and review bid proposals, agreeing the scope and plan with key stakeholders and seeking to maximise revenue, profit and cash Support in the execution of existing contracts to achieve and/or exceed the financial commitments, resulting in acceptable levels of return for the business Partner with multi-functional teams to provide insights to improve both operational and financial performance and supporting the development of a culture of candour and continuous growth and development across the business Your skills and experiences: Essential: Fully qualified accountant with demonstrated experience (AAT & Part-Qualified will not be accepted) Proven experience as a finance business partner or in a similar role Excellent communication and influencing skills - including the ability to interact and engage with stakeholders from all functions and grades (including non-finance) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and continuous improvement activities Ability to work collaboratively within a team, across the function and the company and manage multiple priorities effectively Desirable: Experience working on bids is highly desirable Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Finance Team: Join our dynamic Air Finance team, a key part of a 350-strong finance community, with a focused Operations Finance group of 20 and a close-knit team of three dedicated to Procurement support. In this role, you'll work at the heart of business partnering, helping drive financial performance, improve competitiveness in new business inputs, and deliver robust cost estimates. You'll collaborate with Procurement to identify risks and opportunities, evaluate investments, and implement performance improvement initiatives, all while ensuring financial rigour, control, and strategic alignment across the business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30 th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: HR Officer 3479 London: £39,152, Cheltenham: £36,534 Flexible working: due to the sensitive nature of the role, you ll be office based; however, we do offer part-time and compressed hours. About us MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security. The role HR Services is a critical function supporting colleagues, both in the UK and abroad. In everything we do, we strive to deliver best practice and ensure compliance every time, enabling our colleagues to work efficiently and safely wherever they re based. You ll be an employee at MI5, but if you apply for a role in Cheltenham, you ll work in our GCHQ building there. And as we support colleagues across all three agencies, you ll get a unique insight to our operations at MI5, MI6 and GCHQ. Joining one of our HR operations teams, you ll enjoy varied days communicating with colleagues online and by phone. You ll be answering policy queries and processing HR queries such as pay, staff moves, and promotions as well as providing general guidance and support. It s all about delivering a great experience for our colleagues, prioritising workflow so that requests are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, while contributing to continuous improvement of our processes. We have some roles that will require management responsibilities of one or two administrative team members. As we work across a number of locations there will be ad hoc opportunities to visit other sites throughout the course of your role. About you We re looking for candidates that have a minimum of 1 year experience working in HR, or hold an Associate Level CIPD or CIPP qualification, with a desire to build a career in HR. You ll be confident using online systems (with the relevant training). And, as some queries require, for example, working out annual leave allowance, you ll need to be comfortable working with basic data and Machine Intelligence. You ll also have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Most of our interactions take place via a ticketing system so you ll need to be able to clearly explain specialist terms in writing. Within this role, our colleagues are your customers, so you ll be keen to provide an excellent service with every query you handle. Plus, you ll be an adaptable and supportive team player, ready to collaborate to meet business needs. Training and development We re passionate about your personal development, so we have lots of ways to help grow. You ll get a full induction and training so you re confident carrying out your day-to-day responsibilities, as well as opportunities to gain experience across different HR disciplines. You ll also have the option to complete internal and external training courses relevant to your role and have access to a mentor, who ll support and encourage your continued development. There is an expectation that you will stay within HR for a minimum of four years before applying for other roles at MI5. In London, other roles could include remaining within the corporate services function or moving to another area of the organisation. In Cheltenham you ll be able to apply for other roles across MI5 s corporate services, such as vetting, finance, commercial or HR. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £39,152 (London) or £36,534 (Cheltenham) plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme dedicated development budget interest-free season ticket loan excellent pension scheme cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Job Title: HR Officer 3479 London: £39,152, Cheltenham: £36,534 Flexible working: due to the sensitive nature of the role, you ll be office based; however, we do offer part-time and compressed hours. About us MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security. The role HR Services is a critical function supporting colleagues, both in the UK and abroad. In everything we do, we strive to deliver best practice and ensure compliance every time, enabling our colleagues to work efficiently and safely wherever they re based. You ll be an employee at MI5, but if you apply for a role in Cheltenham, you ll work in our GCHQ building there. And as we support colleagues across all three agencies, you ll get a unique insight to our operations at MI5, MI6 and GCHQ. Joining one of our HR operations teams, you ll enjoy varied days communicating with colleagues online and by phone. You ll be answering policy queries and processing HR queries such as pay, staff moves, and promotions as well as providing general guidance and support. It s all about delivering a great experience for our colleagues, prioritising workflow so that requests are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, while contributing to continuous improvement of our processes. We have some roles that will require management responsibilities of one or two administrative team members. As we work across a number of locations there will be ad hoc opportunities to visit other sites throughout the course of your role. About you We re looking for candidates that have a minimum of 1 year experience working in HR, or hold an Associate Level CIPD or CIPP qualification, with a desire to build a career in HR. You ll be confident using online systems (with the relevant training). And, as some queries require, for example, working out annual leave allowance, you ll need to be comfortable working with basic data and Machine Intelligence. You ll also have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Most of our interactions take place via a ticketing system so you ll need to be able to clearly explain specialist terms in writing. Within this role, our colleagues are your customers, so you ll be keen to provide an excellent service with every query you handle. Plus, you ll be an adaptable and supportive team player, ready to collaborate to meet business needs. Training and development We re passionate about your personal development, so we have lots of ways to help grow. You ll get a full induction and training so you re confident carrying out your day-to-day responsibilities, as well as opportunities to gain experience across different HR disciplines. You ll also have the option to complete internal and external training courses relevant to your role and have access to a mentor, who ll support and encourage your continued development. There is an expectation that you will stay within HR for a minimum of four years before applying for other roles at MI5. In London, other roles could include remaining within the corporate services function or moving to another area of the organisation. In Cheltenham you ll be able to apply for other roles across MI5 s corporate services, such as vetting, finance, commercial or HR. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £39,152 (London) or £36,534 (Cheltenham) plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme dedicated development budget interest-free season ticket loan excellent pension scheme cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave.
Job Title: HR Officer 3479 London: £39,152, Cheltenham: £36,534 Flexible working: due to the sensitive nature of the role, you ll be office based; however, we do offer part-time and compressed hours. About us MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security. The role HR Services is a critical function supporting colleagues, both in the UK and abroad. In everything we do, we strive to deliver best practice and ensure compliance every time, enabling our colleagues to work efficiently and safely wherever they re based. You ll be an employee at MI5, but if you apply for a role in Cheltenham, you ll work in our GCHQ building there. And as we support colleagues across all three agencies, you ll get a unique insight to our operations at MI5, MI6 and GCHQ. Joining one of our HR operations teams, you ll enjoy varied days communicating with colleagues online and by phone. You ll be answering policy queries and processing HR queries such as pay, staff moves, and promotions as well as providing general guidance and support. It s all about delivering a great experience for our colleagues, prioritising workflow so that requests are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, while contributing to continuous improvement of our processes. We have some roles that will require management responsibilities of one or two administrative team members. As we work across a number of locations there will be ad hoc opportunities to visit other sites throughout the course of your role. About you We re looking for candidates that have a minimum of 1 year experience working in HR, or hold an Associate Level CIPD or CIPP qualification, with a desire to build a career in HR. You ll be confident using online systems (with the relevant training). And, as some queries require, for example, working out annual leave allowance, you ll need to be comfortable working with basic data and Machine Intelligence. You ll also have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Most of our interactions take place via a ticketing system so you ll need to be able to clearly explain specialist terms in writing. Within this role, our colleagues are your customers, so you ll be keen to provide an excellent service with every query you handle. Plus, you ll be an adaptable and supportive team player, ready to collaborate to meet business needs. Training and development We re passionate about your personal development, so we have lots of ways to help grow. You ll get a full induction and training so you re confident carrying out your day-to-day responsibilities, as well as opportunities to gain experience across different HR disciplines. You ll also have the option to complete internal and external training courses relevant to your role and have access to a mentor, who ll support and encourage your continued development. There is an expectation that you will stay within HR for a minimum of four years before applying for other roles at MI5. In London, other roles could include remaining within the corporate services function or moving to another area of the organisation. In Cheltenham you ll be able to apply for other roles across MI5 s corporate services, such as vetting, finance, commercial or HR. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £39,152 (London) or £36,534 (Cheltenham) plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme dedicated development budget interest-free season ticket loan excellent pension scheme cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Job Title: HR Officer 3479 London: £39,152, Cheltenham: £36,534 Flexible working: due to the sensitive nature of the role, you ll be office based; however, we do offer part-time and compressed hours. About us MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security. The role HR Services is a critical function supporting colleagues, both in the UK and abroad. In everything we do, we strive to deliver best practice and ensure compliance every time, enabling our colleagues to work efficiently and safely wherever they re based. You ll be an employee at MI5, but if you apply for a role in Cheltenham, you ll work in our GCHQ building there. And as we support colleagues across all three agencies, you ll get a unique insight to our operations at MI5, MI6 and GCHQ. Joining one of our HR operations teams, you ll enjoy varied days communicating with colleagues online and by phone. You ll be answering policy queries and processing HR queries such as pay, staff moves, and promotions as well as providing general guidance and support. It s all about delivering a great experience for our colleagues, prioritising workflow so that requests are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, while contributing to continuous improvement of our processes. We have some roles that will require management responsibilities of one or two administrative team members. As we work across a number of locations there will be ad hoc opportunities to visit other sites throughout the course of your role. About you We re looking for candidates that have a minimum of 1 year experience working in HR, or hold an Associate Level CIPD or CIPP qualification, with a desire to build a career in HR. You ll be confident using online systems (with the relevant training). And, as some queries require, for example, working out annual leave allowance, you ll need to be comfortable working with basic data and Machine Intelligence. You ll also have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Most of our interactions take place via a ticketing system so you ll need to be able to clearly explain specialist terms in writing. Within this role, our colleagues are your customers, so you ll be keen to provide an excellent service with every query you handle. Plus, you ll be an adaptable and supportive team player, ready to collaborate to meet business needs. Training and development We re passionate about your personal development, so we have lots of ways to help grow. You ll get a full induction and training so you re confident carrying out your day-to-day responsibilities, as well as opportunities to gain experience across different HR disciplines. You ll also have the option to complete internal and external training courses relevant to your role and have access to a mentor, who ll support and encourage your continued development. There is an expectation that you will stay within HR for a minimum of four years before applying for other roles at MI5. In London, other roles could include remaining within the corporate services function or moving to another area of the organisation. In Cheltenham you ll be able to apply for other roles across MI5 s corporate services, such as vetting, finance, commercial or HR. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £39,152 (London) or £36,534 (Cheltenham) plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme dedicated development budget interest-free season ticket loan excellent pension scheme cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave.
Job title: Finance Business Partner - Strategic Procurement Location: Warton/Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £63,900 What you'll be doing: Provide overall strategic financial direction, governance and leadership to the business, including accountability for delivery of all in year budgeted financial commitments Collaborate with the Functional/Contract leads to understand their financial needs and provide financial insights in support of strategic initiatives, and partner with the Functional/Contract leads to help them understand the impact they can have on business performance Provide financial advice and support to the leadership and management teams to influence and shape key decisions, and support the 5-year business plan by helping to shape the strategy. Generating key financial assumptions, financially modelling and measuring the impact to the current baseline plan Lead bids for new work through to contract award. Create and review bid proposals, agreeing the scope and plan with key stakeholders and seeking to maximise revenue, profit and cash Support in the execution of existing contracts to achieve and/or exceed the financial commitments, resulting in acceptable levels of return for the business Partner with multi-functional teams to provide insights to improve both operational and financial performance and supporting the development of a culture of candour and continuous growth and development across the business Your skills and experiences: Essential: Fully qualified accountant with demonstrated experience (AAT & Part-Qualified will not be accepted) Proven experience as a finance business partner or in a similar role Excellent communication and influencing skills - including the ability to interact and engage with stakeholders from all functions and grades (including non-finance) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and continuous improvement activities Ability to work collaboratively within a team, across the function and the company and manage multiple priorities effectively Desirable: Experience working on bids is highly desirable Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Finance Team: Join our dynamic Air Finance team, a key part of a 350-strong finance community, with a focused Operations Finance group of 20 and a close-knit team of three dedicated to Procurement support. In this role, you'll work at the heart of business partnering, helping drive financial performance, improve competitiveness in new business inputs, and deliver robust cost estimates. You'll collaborate with Procurement to identify risks and opportunities, evaluate investments, and implement performance improvement initiatives, all while ensuring financial rigour, control, and strategic alignment across the business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30 th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Job title: Finance Business Partner - Strategic Procurement Location: Warton/Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £63,900 What you'll be doing: Provide overall strategic financial direction, governance and leadership to the business, including accountability for delivery of all in year budgeted financial commitments Collaborate with the Functional/Contract leads to understand their financial needs and provide financial insights in support of strategic initiatives, and partner with the Functional/Contract leads to help them understand the impact they can have on business performance Provide financial advice and support to the leadership and management teams to influence and shape key decisions, and support the 5-year business plan by helping to shape the strategy. Generating key financial assumptions, financially modelling and measuring the impact to the current baseline plan Lead bids for new work through to contract award. Create and review bid proposals, agreeing the scope and plan with key stakeholders and seeking to maximise revenue, profit and cash Support in the execution of existing contracts to achieve and/or exceed the financial commitments, resulting in acceptable levels of return for the business Partner with multi-functional teams to provide insights to improve both operational and financial performance and supporting the development of a culture of candour and continuous growth and development across the business Your skills and experiences: Essential: Fully qualified accountant with demonstrated experience (AAT & Part-Qualified will not be accepted) Proven experience as a finance business partner or in a similar role Excellent communication and influencing skills - including the ability to interact and engage with stakeholders from all functions and grades (including non-finance) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and continuous improvement activities Ability to work collaboratively within a team, across the function and the company and manage multiple priorities effectively Desirable: Experience working on bids is highly desirable Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Finance Team: Join our dynamic Air Finance team, a key part of a 350-strong finance community, with a focused Operations Finance group of 20 and a close-knit team of three dedicated to Procurement support. In this role, you'll work at the heart of business partnering, helping drive financial performance, improve competitiveness in new business inputs, and deliver robust cost estimates. You'll collaborate with Procurement to identify risks and opportunities, evaluate investments, and implement performance improvement initiatives, all while ensuring financial rigour, control, and strategic alignment across the business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30 th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Description: In this dynamic role, you'll have the opportunity to build fit for purpose strategic partner ecosystem to deliver 360 degree value to the enterprise. As a leader you will be responsible to unlock the potential of Mars and its partner ecosystem ,drive intentional partnerships, adopt leading edge technology, co-innovate and support and accelerate the Organization digital transformation journey. As a leader of the value realization office that is responsible for 4 key service lines (namely Software asset management, Supplier performance management , Data excellence office and Value delivery office) its imperative to deliver outcomes that is measured through OKR'S KPI'S across all aspects of OGSM ( Value, Quality, Experience and Associate empowerment) and simplify the ways of working across enterprise by crushing complexity ( Easier is better). As a People Leader , you will be responsible to build an amazing culture enabling associate to thrive driven by Mars Values and 5 principles. What are we looking for? Proven track record in being amazing People Manager. Proven track record in managing strategic and operational suppliers/partners (Global, regional , local) Proven track record in managing and delivering value through visionary software asset management strategy and execution Proven track record in driving and delivering 360 degree value to enterprise - Technology Metrics, Business metrics, NPS , XLA etc Proven track record in implementing the data and analytics capabilities to deliver value /insights Proven track record in senior stakeholder management Master's degree in engineering, management, and related field preferred, or equivalent, or equivalent experience Preferably proven consulting experience in the Consumer Products Good Industry What will be your key responsibilities? Work in partnership with the GDO service lines (Business Delivery Services, Enterprise Delivery Services, Information Security, Segment technology office),Copilots (Commercial, legal , Finance ) and wider organization (Enterprise and Segments) to design and implement best in class and fit for purpose Supplier/Partner Management office strategy that aligns with organization goals and strategy Responsible for managing and excelling geographically diverse and disperse team - Building winning Culture, coaching and mentoring etc. Collaborates with the Service lines and suppliers to define and deliver strategic goals Responsible for supplier outcomes (Meeting and exceeding performance metrics) and enabling Mars as the Customer of Choice . Drive Effective cadences ( Operational, Strategic, Top to Top etc.) to assess the supplier performance and drive right and intentional partnership Design and implement best in class software asset and IT Asset management function (Process, methodology, framework and metrics) to realize the investment , in-depth analysis of the Software and hard ware stacks, unlock the value of asset , drive efficiency and effectiveness and adherence to organization compliance and policy protocol Influence software publisher's/provider's licensing , commercial policies and simplifies the engagement model. Responsible for implementing the value management framework that demonstrates the impact of GDO to Segments and Enterprise through Metrics - Business Agility, Operational resiliency, cost efficiency , Quality and Customer satisfaction Metrics ( CSAT, NPS, XLA etc) Responsible for implementing the Data excellence office framework that will provide insights to GDO organization to take decisive actions to drive efficiency and effectiveness and also acts as one source of truth for the GDO Metrics. Publishes the Monthly, Quarterly and on demand performance metrics to the GDO stakeholders What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Job Description: In this dynamic role, you'll have the opportunity to build fit for purpose strategic partner ecosystem to deliver 360 degree value to the enterprise. As a leader you will be responsible to unlock the potential of Mars and its partner ecosystem ,drive intentional partnerships, adopt leading edge technology, co-innovate and support and accelerate the Organization digital transformation journey. As a leader of the value realization office that is responsible for 4 key service lines (namely Software asset management, Supplier performance management , Data excellence office and Value delivery office) its imperative to deliver outcomes that is measured through OKR'S KPI'S across all aspects of OGSM ( Value, Quality, Experience and Associate empowerment) and simplify the ways of working across enterprise by crushing complexity ( Easier is better). As a People Leader , you will be responsible to build an amazing culture enabling associate to thrive driven by Mars Values and 5 principles. What are we looking for? Proven track record in being amazing People Manager. Proven track record in managing strategic and operational suppliers/partners (Global, regional , local) Proven track record in managing and delivering value through visionary software asset management strategy and execution Proven track record in driving and delivering 360 degree value to enterprise - Technology Metrics, Business metrics, NPS , XLA etc Proven track record in implementing the data and analytics capabilities to deliver value /insights Proven track record in senior stakeholder management Master's degree in engineering, management, and related field preferred, or equivalent, or equivalent experience Preferably proven consulting experience in the Consumer Products Good Industry What will be your key responsibilities? Work in partnership with the GDO service lines (Business Delivery Services, Enterprise Delivery Services, Information Security, Segment technology office),Copilots (Commercial, legal , Finance ) and wider organization (Enterprise and Segments) to design and implement best in class and fit for purpose Supplier/Partner Management office strategy that aligns with organization goals and strategy Responsible for managing and excelling geographically diverse and disperse team - Building winning Culture, coaching and mentoring etc. Collaborates with the Service lines and suppliers to define and deliver strategic goals Responsible for supplier outcomes (Meeting and exceeding performance metrics) and enabling Mars as the Customer of Choice . Drive Effective cadences ( Operational, Strategic, Top to Top etc.) to assess the supplier performance and drive right and intentional partnership Design and implement best in class software asset and IT Asset management function (Process, methodology, framework and metrics) to realize the investment , in-depth analysis of the Software and hard ware stacks, unlock the value of asset , drive efficiency and effectiveness and adherence to organization compliance and policy protocol Influence software publisher's/provider's licensing , commercial policies and simplifies the engagement model. Responsible for implementing the value management framework that demonstrates the impact of GDO to Segments and Enterprise through Metrics - Business Agility, Operational resiliency, cost efficiency , Quality and Customer satisfaction Metrics ( CSAT, NPS, XLA etc) Responsible for implementing the Data excellence office framework that will provide insights to GDO organization to take decisive actions to drive efficiency and effectiveness and also acts as one source of truth for the GDO Metrics. Publishes the Monthly, Quarterly and on demand performance metrics to the GDO stakeholders What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Job Title: HR Officer 3479 London: £39,152, Cheltenham: £36,534 Flexible working: due to the sensitive nature of the role, you ll be office based; however, we do offer part-time and compressed hours. About us MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security. The role HR Services is a critical function supporting colleagues, both in the UK and abroad. In everything we do, we strive to deliver best practice and ensure compliance every time, enabling our colleagues to work efficiently and safely wherever they re based. You ll be an employee at MI5, but if you apply for a role in Cheltenham, you ll work in our GCHQ building there. And as we support colleagues across all three agencies, you ll get a unique insight to our operations at MI5, MI6 and GCHQ. Joining one of our HR operations teams, you ll enjoy varied days communicating with colleagues online and by phone. You ll be answering policy queries and processing HR queries such as pay, staff moves, and promotions as well as providing general guidance and support. It s all about delivering a great experience for our colleagues, prioritising workflow so that requests are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, while contributing to continuous improvement of our processes. We have some roles that will require management responsibilities of one or two administrative team members. As we work across a number of locations there will be ad hoc opportunities to visit other sites throughout the course of your role. About you We re looking for candidates that have a minimum of 1 year experience working in HR, or hold an Associate Level CIPD or CIPP qualification, with a desire to build a career in HR. You ll be confident using online systems (with the relevant training). And, as some queries require, for example, working out annual leave allowance, you ll need to be comfortable working with basic data and Machine Intelligence. You ll also have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Most of our interactions take place via a ticketing system so you ll need to be able to clearly explain specialist terms in writing. Within this role, our colleagues are your customers, so you ll be keen to provide an excellent service with every query you handle. Plus, you ll be an adaptable and supportive team player, ready to collaborate to meet business needs. Training and development We re passionate about your personal development, so we have lots of ways to help grow. You ll get a full induction and training so you re confident carrying out your day-to-day responsibilities, as well as opportunities to gain experience across different HR disciplines. You ll also have the option to complete internal and external training courses relevant to your role and have access to a mentor, who ll support and encourage your continued development. There is an expectation that you will stay within HR for a minimum of four years before applying for other roles at MI5. In London, other roles could include remaining within the corporate services function or moving to another area of the organisation. In Cheltenham you ll be able to apply for other roles across MI5 s corporate services, such as vetting, finance, commercial or HR. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £39,152 (London) or £36,534 (Cheltenham) plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme dedicated development budget interest-free season ticket loan excellent pension scheme cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Job Title: HR Officer 3479 London: £39,152, Cheltenham: £36,534 Flexible working: due to the sensitive nature of the role, you ll be office based; however, we do offer part-time and compressed hours. About us MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security. The role HR Services is a critical function supporting colleagues, both in the UK and abroad. In everything we do, we strive to deliver best practice and ensure compliance every time, enabling our colleagues to work efficiently and safely wherever they re based. You ll be an employee at MI5, but if you apply for a role in Cheltenham, you ll work in our GCHQ building there. And as we support colleagues across all three agencies, you ll get a unique insight to our operations at MI5, MI6 and GCHQ. Joining one of our HR operations teams, you ll enjoy varied days communicating with colleagues online and by phone. You ll be answering policy queries and processing HR queries such as pay, staff moves, and promotions as well as providing general guidance and support. It s all about delivering a great experience for our colleagues, prioritising workflow so that requests are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, while contributing to continuous improvement of our processes. We have some roles that will require management responsibilities of one or two administrative team members. As we work across a number of locations there will be ad hoc opportunities to visit other sites throughout the course of your role. About you We re looking for candidates that have a minimum of 1 year experience working in HR, or hold an Associate Level CIPD or CIPP qualification, with a desire to build a career in HR. You ll be confident using online systems (with the relevant training). And, as some queries require, for example, working out annual leave allowance, you ll need to be comfortable working with basic data and Machine Intelligence. You ll also have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Most of our interactions take place via a ticketing system so you ll need to be able to clearly explain specialist terms in writing. Within this role, our colleagues are your customers, so you ll be keen to provide an excellent service with every query you handle. Plus, you ll be an adaptable and supportive team player, ready to collaborate to meet business needs. Training and development We re passionate about your personal development, so we have lots of ways to help grow. You ll get a full induction and training so you re confident carrying out your day-to-day responsibilities, as well as opportunities to gain experience across different HR disciplines. You ll also have the option to complete internal and external training courses relevant to your role and have access to a mentor, who ll support and encourage your continued development. There is an expectation that you will stay within HR for a minimum of four years before applying for other roles at MI5. In London, other roles could include remaining within the corporate services function or moving to another area of the organisation. In Cheltenham you ll be able to apply for other roles across MI5 s corporate services, such as vetting, finance, commercial or HR. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £39,152 (London) or £36,534 (Cheltenham) plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme dedicated development budget interest-free season ticket loan excellent pension scheme cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave.
Job Title: Finance Business Partner Financial Strategy & Reporting Client: Slough Borough Council Location: Slough / Hybrid Salary: £51,802 - £ 57,160.05 Closing date: Wednesday, 30 April :30 Slough is a dynamic economic hub at the gateway to London and the Thames Valley, with excellent transport links including the Elizabeth line and proximity to Heathrow Airport. We are seeking exceptional finance professionals ready for a challenging, career-defining role. With a new S151 officer and a balanced budget for 2025/26, we are poised for financial resilience and a bright future. Our Finance and Procurement Teams have a robust improvement programme focused on career development. Be part of our critical transformation and thrive in a supportive, demanding environment. The scale of the recruitment change reflects the opportunities that exist at Slough, and the challenges. The new Finance team will help support the Council to become a Best Value authority within two years. You have the opportunity to be part of the new team that achieves. We have defined slots across various services and are seeking energetic and talented finance professionals to join our team. We have vacancies in Financial Reporting, Treasury and Capital, Children s Services, Adults, Regeneration Housing and Environment, and Housing Benefits (Revenue and Benefits). We are looking for individuals who are newly qualified or seeking the next new challenge. Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Manage financial reporting processes and ensure accuracy of the accounts Capital: Coordinates and supports the Council s capital programmes including funding Financial Strategy & Reporting: Coordinating Medium Term Financial Plan and monthly management reporting Adults: Oversee financial operations in adult services Education: Support financial management in Education including schools Education (High Needs) : Dedicated support for Special Education Needs & Disability (SEND) Regeneration Housing and Environment: Manage finances for regeneration, housing, and environmental services Public Health & Public Protection: Supporting financial management across services Corporate Resources: Supporting Chief Executive and S151 officer and their enabling teams Revenue & Benefits: Supporting critical services that administer council tax, business rates, and housing benefits What You Will Do: Provide financial oversight and support across various services Ensure accurate cost monitoring and forecasting Collaborate with stakeholders to drive service delivery and performance Utilise technology and accounting systems (Microsoft, Agresso) effectively Your Skills: Newly qualified or ambitious finance professionals with a post-qualification experience Chartered qualification preferred but not essential Strong aptitude for numbers and ability to communicate financial information Driven and energetic with a passion for finance Adept with technology and standard accounting tools Are you ready to transform Slough's financial landscape? We need resilient, adaptable professionals who can develop sustainable strategies, drive procurement excellence, and support broader economic objectives. If you thrive on complexity and see challenges as opportunities, join us in making a real difference. We offer a genuine career-defining opportunity for those who are prepared to step up, challenge the status quo, and make a real difference. If you are a finance professional who thrives on complexity, sees challenges as opportunities, and wants to be part of a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance. For more information, please visit For an informal conversation and to learn more please contact Brian Gallagher via or call
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Finance Business Partner Financial Strategy & Reporting Client: Slough Borough Council Location: Slough / Hybrid Salary: £51,802 - £ 57,160.05 Closing date: Wednesday, 30 April :30 Slough is a dynamic economic hub at the gateway to London and the Thames Valley, with excellent transport links including the Elizabeth line and proximity to Heathrow Airport. We are seeking exceptional finance professionals ready for a challenging, career-defining role. With a new S151 officer and a balanced budget for 2025/26, we are poised for financial resilience and a bright future. Our Finance and Procurement Teams have a robust improvement programme focused on career development. Be part of our critical transformation and thrive in a supportive, demanding environment. The scale of the recruitment change reflects the opportunities that exist at Slough, and the challenges. The new Finance team will help support the Council to become a Best Value authority within two years. You have the opportunity to be part of the new team that achieves. We have defined slots across various services and are seeking energetic and talented finance professionals to join our team. We have vacancies in Financial Reporting, Treasury and Capital, Children s Services, Adults, Regeneration Housing and Environment, and Housing Benefits (Revenue and Benefits). We are looking for individuals who are newly qualified or seeking the next new challenge. Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Manage financial reporting processes and ensure accuracy of the accounts Capital: Coordinates and supports the Council s capital programmes including funding Financial Strategy & Reporting: Coordinating Medium Term Financial Plan and monthly management reporting Adults: Oversee financial operations in adult services Education: Support financial management in Education including schools Education (High Needs) : Dedicated support for Special Education Needs & Disability (SEND) Regeneration Housing and Environment: Manage finances for regeneration, housing, and environmental services Public Health & Public Protection: Supporting financial management across services Corporate Resources: Supporting Chief Executive and S151 officer and their enabling teams Revenue & Benefits: Supporting critical services that administer council tax, business rates, and housing benefits What You Will Do: Provide financial oversight and support across various services Ensure accurate cost monitoring and forecasting Collaborate with stakeholders to drive service delivery and performance Utilise technology and accounting systems (Microsoft, Agresso) effectively Your Skills: Newly qualified or ambitious finance professionals with a post-qualification experience Chartered qualification preferred but not essential Strong aptitude for numbers and ability to communicate financial information Driven and energetic with a passion for finance Adept with technology and standard accounting tools Are you ready to transform Slough's financial landscape? We need resilient, adaptable professionals who can develop sustainable strategies, drive procurement excellence, and support broader economic objectives. If you thrive on complexity and see challenges as opportunities, join us in making a real difference. We offer a genuine career-defining opportunity for those who are prepared to step up, challenge the status quo, and make a real difference. If you are a finance professional who thrives on complexity, sees challenges as opportunities, and wants to be part of a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance. For more information, please visit For an informal conversation and to learn more please contact Brian Gallagher via or call
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Responsibilities: Support and contribute to the management of the Corporate Finance team with other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners. Project manage larger Corporate Finance engagements, including the identification and resolution of project issues prior to Partner review. Assume responsibilities for project execution and delivery to timelines, including management of other service lines. Lead the development of existing and new service stream practices Build strong and sustainable relationships with clients, both internal and external to BDO, establishing both a rapport and trust. Assume real ownership of client relationships and projects. Demonstrate a clear understanding of clients' businesses and industries. Demonstrate technical expertise. People management responsibilities including performance management, knowledge sharing, completion of appraisal documents, training and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Communicate difficult or complex messages in a prompt and clear manner. Act as a role model to team members. Convert existing opportunities into future corporate finance work, and identify new project opportunities for Corporate Finance Contribute and play an active role in the development of new business relationships, marketing and business proposals. Demonstrate a clear understanding of firm products and cross-selling opportunities. Seek and take action on feedback. Deliver honest and timely feedback. You'll be someone with: ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience. Experience of working within a corporate finance department. Previous management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Responsibilities: Support and contribute to the management of the Corporate Finance team with other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners. Project manage larger Corporate Finance engagements, including the identification and resolution of project issues prior to Partner review. Assume responsibilities for project execution and delivery to timelines, including management of other service lines. Lead the development of existing and new service stream practices Build strong and sustainable relationships with clients, both internal and external to BDO, establishing both a rapport and trust. Assume real ownership of client relationships and projects. Demonstrate a clear understanding of clients' businesses and industries. Demonstrate technical expertise. People management responsibilities including performance management, knowledge sharing, completion of appraisal documents, training and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Communicate difficult or complex messages in a prompt and clear manner. Act as a role model to team members. Convert existing opportunities into future corporate finance work, and identify new project opportunities for Corporate Finance Contribute and play an active role in the development of new business relationships, marketing and business proposals. Demonstrate a clear understanding of firm products and cross-selling opportunities. Seek and take action on feedback. Deliver honest and timely feedback. You'll be someone with: ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience. Experience of working within a corporate finance department. Previous management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Job Title: HR Officer 3479 London: £39,152, Cheltenham: £36,534 Flexible working: due to the sensitive nature of the role, you ll be office based; however, we do offer part-time and compressed hours. About us MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security. The role HR Services is a critical function supporting colleagues, both in the UK and abroad. In everything we do, we strive to deliver best practice and ensure compliance every time, enabling our colleagues to work efficiently and safely wherever they re based. You ll be an employee at MI5, but if you apply for a role in Cheltenham, you ll work in our GCHQ building there. And as we support colleagues across all three agencies, you ll get a unique insight to our operations at MI5, MI6 and GCHQ. Joining one of our HR operations teams, you ll enjoy varied days communicating with colleagues online and by phone. You ll be answering policy queries and processing HR queries such as pay, staff moves, and promotions as well as providing general guidance and support. It s all about delivering a great experience for our colleagues, prioritising workflow so that requests are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, while contributing to continuous improvement of our processes. We have some roles that will require management responsibilities of one or two administrative team members. As we work across a number of locations there will be ad hoc opportunities to visit other sites throughout the course of your role. About you We re looking for candidates that have a minimum of 1 year experience working in HR, or hold an Associate Level CIPD or CIPP qualification, with a desire to build a career in HR. You ll be confident using online systems (with the relevant training). And, as some queries require, for example, working out annual leave allowance, you ll need to be comfortable working with basic data and Machine Intelligence. You ll also have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Most of our interactions take place via a ticketing system so you ll need to be able to clearly explain specialist terms in writing. Within this role, our colleagues are your customers, so you ll be keen to provide an excellent service with every query you handle. Plus, you ll be an adaptable and supportive team player, ready to collaborate to meet business needs. Training and development We re passionate about your personal development, so we have lots of ways to help grow. You ll get a full induction and training so you re confident carrying out your day-to-day responsibilities, as well as opportunities to gain experience across different HR disciplines. You ll also have the option to complete internal and external training courses relevant to your role and have access to a mentor, who ll support and encourage your continued development. There is an expectation that you will stay within HR for a minimum of four years before applying for other roles at MI5. In London, other roles could include remaining within the corporate services function or moving to another area of the organisation. In Cheltenham you ll be able to apply for other roles across MI5 s corporate services, such as vetting, finance, commercial or HR. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £39,152 (London) or £36,534 (Cheltenham) plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme dedicated development budget interest-free season ticket loan excellent pension scheme cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Job Title: HR Officer 3479 London: £39,152, Cheltenham: £36,534 Flexible working: due to the sensitive nature of the role, you ll be office based; however, we do offer part-time and compressed hours. About us MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security. The role HR Services is a critical function supporting colleagues, both in the UK and abroad. In everything we do, we strive to deliver best practice and ensure compliance every time, enabling our colleagues to work efficiently and safely wherever they re based. You ll be an employee at MI5, but if you apply for a role in Cheltenham, you ll work in our GCHQ building there. And as we support colleagues across all three agencies, you ll get a unique insight to our operations at MI5, MI6 and GCHQ. Joining one of our HR operations teams, you ll enjoy varied days communicating with colleagues online and by phone. You ll be answering policy queries and processing HR queries such as pay, staff moves, and promotions as well as providing general guidance and support. It s all about delivering a great experience for our colleagues, prioritising workflow so that requests are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, while contributing to continuous improvement of our processes. We have some roles that will require management responsibilities of one or two administrative team members. As we work across a number of locations there will be ad hoc opportunities to visit other sites throughout the course of your role. About you We re looking for candidates that have a minimum of 1 year experience working in HR, or hold an Associate Level CIPD or CIPP qualification, with a desire to build a career in HR. You ll be confident using online systems (with the relevant training). And, as some queries require, for example, working out annual leave allowance, you ll need to be comfortable working with basic data and Machine Intelligence. You ll also have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Most of our interactions take place via a ticketing system so you ll need to be able to clearly explain specialist terms in writing. Within this role, our colleagues are your customers, so you ll be keen to provide an excellent service with every query you handle. Plus, you ll be an adaptable and supportive team player, ready to collaborate to meet business needs. Training and development We re passionate about your personal development, so we have lots of ways to help grow. You ll get a full induction and training so you re confident carrying out your day-to-day responsibilities, as well as opportunities to gain experience across different HR disciplines. You ll also have the option to complete internal and external training courses relevant to your role and have access to a mentor, who ll support and encourage your continued development. There is an expectation that you will stay within HR for a minimum of four years before applying for other roles at MI5. In London, other roles could include remaining within the corporate services function or moving to another area of the organisation. In Cheltenham you ll be able to apply for other roles across MI5 s corporate services, such as vetting, finance, commercial or HR. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £39,152 (London) or £36,534 (Cheltenham) plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme dedicated development budget interest-free season ticket loan excellent pension scheme cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave.
Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and - through their work - can make an impact on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued. Ready to explore a career path? Start your journey. We are looking for someone who loves solving real-world business problems and dedicated to innovative thinking to ensure the company continues to be the technology leader in the corporate travel space. You will work within the Product and Engineering organization and, in working with our business partners, be a part of reshaping how our customers use our products from beginning to end, being held accountable for driving the delivery of business solutions that improve business processes, surface measurable insights, and support executive decision-making. What you'll do On a Typical Day: Own the delivery (from inception to go-to-market) of cross functional programs which span across Product & Engineering, Finance, GCO and B2B Excellence. Identify the relevant stakeholders for each program and manage expectations. Collaborate with product & engineering partners to define the scope, work breakdown, activity sequencing & develop the plan for delivery. Manage cross team dependencies, risks, issues and validate planning assumptions as they come up. Provide stakeholders with regular status updates, written or verbal. Establish and execute regular governance routines and practices as needed to keep the program on track. Setup the program organization and establish roles and responsibilities to avoid duplicate efforts and clear communication paths Create project artifacts and archives. What We Are Looking Fore: BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience 5 years of Technical Program or Product Management experience in a professional technology organization, such as e-commerce OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY VALUED : Travel Industry Knowledge, Data Engineering, Consulting background Excellent problem resolution skills; using data to validate an approach Communicates concisely to different levels of the organization. Works to provide clarity when given ambiguous scope. Consistently able to balance multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Works with the organization to drive decision making Location London, United Kingdom The Experience Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT. Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and more. Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals. Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with global tuition assistance, access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first. We strive to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our business at GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global Inclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action. Wellbeing resources to support mental and emotional health for you and your immediate family. And much more! A ll applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law. Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement . What if I don't meet every requirement? If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be a phenomenal addition to our team, don't worry about "checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and - through their work - can make an impact on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued. Ready to explore a career path? Start your journey. We are looking for someone who loves solving real-world business problems and dedicated to innovative thinking to ensure the company continues to be the technology leader in the corporate travel space. You will work within the Product and Engineering organization and, in working with our business partners, be a part of reshaping how our customers use our products from beginning to end, being held accountable for driving the delivery of business solutions that improve business processes, surface measurable insights, and support executive decision-making. What you'll do On a Typical Day: Own the delivery (from inception to go-to-market) of cross functional programs which span across Product & Engineering, Finance, GCO and B2B Excellence. Identify the relevant stakeholders for each program and manage expectations. Collaborate with product & engineering partners to define the scope, work breakdown, activity sequencing & develop the plan for delivery. Manage cross team dependencies, risks, issues and validate planning assumptions as they come up. Provide stakeholders with regular status updates, written or verbal. Establish and execute regular governance routines and practices as needed to keep the program on track. Setup the program organization and establish roles and responsibilities to avoid duplicate efforts and clear communication paths Create project artifacts and archives. What We Are Looking Fore: BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience 5 years of Technical Program or Product Management experience in a professional technology organization, such as e-commerce OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY VALUED : Travel Industry Knowledge, Data Engineering, Consulting background Excellent problem resolution skills; using data to validate an approach Communicates concisely to different levels of the organization. Works to provide clarity when given ambiguous scope. Consistently able to balance multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Works with the organization to drive decision making Location London, United Kingdom The Experience Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT. Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and more. Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals. Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with global tuition assistance, access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first. We strive to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our business at GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global Inclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action. Wellbeing resources to support mental and emotional health for you and your immediate family. And much more! A ll applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law. Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement . What if I don't meet every requirement? If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be a phenomenal addition to our team, don't worry about "checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!
Non-Executive Director Board Members play a key role in shaping ABE's future, helping us expand, innovate and continue to make a difference where it matters most. Due to retirement we are seeking a Non-Executive Director, who has strong interests in business education, international development and social impact, with an ability to inspire, energise and enthuse. The role offers the chance to shape ABE's future, to have an impact on strategies and initiatives, that will ultimately affect the education and lives of thousands of young people all over the world. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with career experience in: Accountancy and Finance (Not for Profit) International development and global partnerships International sales and business development, preferably in education markets Learning technology, AI and online learning, digital assessment and educational product development Academic management and qualification governance Government, public projects, public procurement processes, and skills funding As part of the Governing Body, Non-Executive Directors play an active part in ensuring effective governance, compliance with Ofqual regulations and requirements from other UK and international regulators. Promoting highest standards of corporate governance and best practices, ensuring adherence to ABE's articles of association and relevant legislation, whilst overseeing its commercial and operational effectiveness, providing strategic support and constructive challenge as needed. Regularly reviewing strategies and goals, adding value to the strategic development process and monitoring ABE's performance against objectives. Non-Executive Directors help to ensure ABE's long-term sustainability through fostering sound financial stewardship and robust strategic controls; reviewing and evaluating external and internal risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate risk management, business continuity, and that contingency measures are in place. Assisting the Chair and CEO in senior leadership recruitment, panels and disciplinary processes as required, championing special projects and initiatives, as well as supporting the Chair in evaluating the CEO's performance. Building constructive relationships with the Chair and other Non-Executive Directors, offering expertise and support. Advocating for ABE within your professional networks to enhance its reputation and opportunities. Non-Executive Directors strive to uphold ABE's values by promoting equality and diversity among staff and stakeholders. If you have a strong understanding of corporate governance, communication skills, empathy, are politically astute, with proven experience in strategic planning and execution at CEO or senior executive level and experience of working in complex and challenging international contexts, we look forward to hearing from you. ABE is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse organisation. We believe that a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences is essential to our success. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions, as well as those with different national origins, life experience and perspectives. How to Apply Click on the 'Apply now' button below, please upload your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience, what you would bring to the role, why you are interested in joining the Board of ABE. The closing date for applications is noon, Friday 2nd May 2025. Please read attached Recruitment Pack for full details and key recruitment dates.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Non-Executive Director Board Members play a key role in shaping ABE's future, helping us expand, innovate and continue to make a difference where it matters most. Due to retirement we are seeking a Non-Executive Director, who has strong interests in business education, international development and social impact, with an ability to inspire, energise and enthuse. The role offers the chance to shape ABE's future, to have an impact on strategies and initiatives, that will ultimately affect the education and lives of thousands of young people all over the world. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with career experience in: Accountancy and Finance (Not for Profit) International development and global partnerships International sales and business development, preferably in education markets Learning technology, AI and online learning, digital assessment and educational product development Academic management and qualification governance Government, public projects, public procurement processes, and skills funding As part of the Governing Body, Non-Executive Directors play an active part in ensuring effective governance, compliance with Ofqual regulations and requirements from other UK and international regulators. Promoting highest standards of corporate governance and best practices, ensuring adherence to ABE's articles of association and relevant legislation, whilst overseeing its commercial and operational effectiveness, providing strategic support and constructive challenge as needed. Regularly reviewing strategies and goals, adding value to the strategic development process and monitoring ABE's performance against objectives. Non-Executive Directors help to ensure ABE's long-term sustainability through fostering sound financial stewardship and robust strategic controls; reviewing and evaluating external and internal risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate risk management, business continuity, and that contingency measures are in place. Assisting the Chair and CEO in senior leadership recruitment, panels and disciplinary processes as required, championing special projects and initiatives, as well as supporting the Chair in evaluating the CEO's performance. Building constructive relationships with the Chair and other Non-Executive Directors, offering expertise and support. Advocating for ABE within your professional networks to enhance its reputation and opportunities. Non-Executive Directors strive to uphold ABE's values by promoting equality and diversity among staff and stakeholders. If you have a strong understanding of corporate governance, communication skills, empathy, are politically astute, with proven experience in strategic planning and execution at CEO or senior executive level and experience of working in complex and challenging international contexts, we look forward to hearing from you. ABE is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse organisation. We believe that a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences is essential to our success. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions, as well as those with different national origins, life experience and perspectives. How to Apply Click on the 'Apply now' button below, please upload your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience, what you would bring to the role, why you are interested in joining the Board of ABE. The closing date for applications is noon, Friday 2nd May 2025. Please read attached Recruitment Pack for full details and key recruitment dates.
Job Title: Finance Business Partner Financial Strategy & Reporting Client: Slough Borough Council Location: Slough / Hybrid Salary: £51,802 - £ 57,160.05 Closing date: Wednesday, 30 April :30 Slough is a dynamic economic hub at the gateway to London and the Thames Valley, with excellent transport links including the Elizabeth line and proximity to Heathrow Airport. We are seeking exceptional finance professionals ready for a challenging, career-defining role. With a new S151 officer and a balanced budget for 2025/26, we are poised for financial resilience and a bright future. Our Finance and Procurement Teams have a robust improvement programme focused on career development. Be part of our critical transformation and thrive in a supportive, demanding environment. The scale of the recruitment change reflects the opportunities that exist at Slough, and the challenges. The new Finance team will help support the Council to become a Best Value authority within two years. You have the opportunity to be part of the new team that achieves. We have defined slots across various services and are seeking energetic and talented finance professionals to join our team. We have vacancies in Financial Reporting, Treasury and Capital, Children s Services, Adults, Regeneration Housing and Environment, and Housing Benefits (Revenue and Benefits). We are looking for individuals who are newly qualified or seeking the next new challenge. Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Manage financial reporting processes and ensure accuracy of the accounts Capital: Coordinates and supports the Council s capital programmes including funding Financial Strategy & Reporting: Coordinating Medium Term Financial Plan and monthly management reporting Adults: Oversee financial operations in adult services Education: Support financial management in Education including schools Education (High Needs) : Dedicated support for Special Education Needs & Disability (SEND) Regeneration Housing and Environment: Manage finances for regeneration, housing, and environmental services Public Health & Public Protection: Supporting financial management across services Corporate Resources: Supporting Chief Executive and S151 officer and their enabling teams Revenue & Benefits: Supporting critical services that administer council tax, business rates, and housing benefits What You Will Do: Provide financial oversight and support across various services Ensure accurate cost monitoring and forecasting Collaborate with stakeholders to drive service delivery and performance Utilise technology and accounting systems (Microsoft, Agresso) effectively Your Skills: Newly qualified or ambitious finance professionals with a post-qualification experience Chartered qualification preferred but not essential Strong aptitude for numbers and ability to communicate financial information Driven and energetic with a passion for finance Adept with technology and standard accounting tools Are you ready to transform Slough's financial landscape? We need resilient, adaptable professionals who can develop sustainable strategies, drive procurement excellence, and support broader economic objectives. If you thrive on complexity and see challenges as opportunities, join us in making a real difference. We offer a genuine career-defining opportunity for those who are prepared to step up, challenge the status quo, and make a real difference. If you are a finance professional who thrives on complexity, sees challenges as opportunities, and wants to be part of a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance. For more information, please visit For an informal conversation and to learn more please contact Brian Gallagher via or call
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Finance Business Partner Financial Strategy & Reporting Client: Slough Borough Council Location: Slough / Hybrid Salary: £51,802 - £ 57,160.05 Closing date: Wednesday, 30 April :30 Slough is a dynamic economic hub at the gateway to London and the Thames Valley, with excellent transport links including the Elizabeth line and proximity to Heathrow Airport. We are seeking exceptional finance professionals ready for a challenging, career-defining role. With a new S151 officer and a balanced budget for 2025/26, we are poised for financial resilience and a bright future. Our Finance and Procurement Teams have a robust improvement programme focused on career development. Be part of our critical transformation and thrive in a supportive, demanding environment. The scale of the recruitment change reflects the opportunities that exist at Slough, and the challenges. The new Finance team will help support the Council to become a Best Value authority within two years. You have the opportunity to be part of the new team that achieves. We have defined slots across various services and are seeking energetic and talented finance professionals to join our team. We have vacancies in Financial Reporting, Treasury and Capital, Children s Services, Adults, Regeneration Housing and Environment, and Housing Benefits (Revenue and Benefits). We are looking for individuals who are newly qualified or seeking the next new challenge. Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Manage financial reporting processes and ensure accuracy of the accounts Capital: Coordinates and supports the Council s capital programmes including funding Financial Strategy & Reporting: Coordinating Medium Term Financial Plan and monthly management reporting Adults: Oversee financial operations in adult services Education: Support financial management in Education including schools Education (High Needs) : Dedicated support for Special Education Needs & Disability (SEND) Regeneration Housing and Environment: Manage finances for regeneration, housing, and environmental services Public Health & Public Protection: Supporting financial management across services Corporate Resources: Supporting Chief Executive and S151 officer and their enabling teams Revenue & Benefits: Supporting critical services that administer council tax, business rates, and housing benefits What You Will Do: Provide financial oversight and support across various services Ensure accurate cost monitoring and forecasting Collaborate with stakeholders to drive service delivery and performance Utilise technology and accounting systems (Microsoft, Agresso) effectively Your Skills: Newly qualified or ambitious finance professionals with a post-qualification experience Chartered qualification preferred but not essential Strong aptitude for numbers and ability to communicate financial information Driven and energetic with a passion for finance Adept with technology and standard accounting tools Are you ready to transform Slough's financial landscape? We need resilient, adaptable professionals who can develop sustainable strategies, drive procurement excellence, and support broader economic objectives. If you thrive on complexity and see challenges as opportunities, join us in making a real difference. We offer a genuine career-defining opportunity for those who are prepared to step up, challenge the status quo, and make a real difference. If you are a finance professional who thrives on complexity, sees challenges as opportunities, and wants to be part of a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance. For more information, please visit For an informal conversation and to learn more please contact Brian Gallagher via or call
Career Level: 08 Career Posting Date: 3 Apr 2025 Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent Take Your Finance Career to the Next Level in a Fast-Growing Tech & Payments Business Are you a detail-driven Management Accountant looking for an exciting challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-business environment where your work has a real impact? We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our growing Shared Services Centre (SSC) and play a crucial role in financial reporting, reconciliation, and process improvement. This is an incredible opportunity to work across multiple businesses, partnering with senior leaders and helping to drive financial accuracy and efficiency in a rapidly expanding company. Why Join Us? Be part of a dynamic, high-growth tech & payments company with a strong history of acquisitions. Play a key role in financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and strategic decision-making. Work in a collaborative, cross-functional team where your contributions will make a difference. Hybrid working model, offering flexibility and work-life balance. What You'll Be Doing: Financial Close & Reporting Own and execute month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to ClearCourse standards. Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and update full-year projections. Work closely with business leaders to provide insightful financial analysis and reporting. Manage financial reporting for multiple business units, ensuring consistency and accuracy. Balance Sheet Reconciliation & Compliance Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Ensure financial controls and compliance with group-wide accounting policies. Act as a point of contact for R2R (Record-to-Report) queries, supporting business units with financial insights. Continuous Improvement & Process Optimisation Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance financial processes for greater efficiency. Support the integration of new businesses into the SSC, embedding financial best practices. Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end financial audits. What We're Looking For: 1+ years of experience in an R2R or Management Accountant role. Strong understanding of month-end close processes and reconciliation. Experience working in a multi-business environment, ideally within a Shared Services Centre. ERP system experience (NetSuite preferred). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and translate financial data into meaningful insights. A proactive mindset, with a customer-focused and results-driven approach. Why ClearCourse? At ClearCourse, we bring together disruptive technology businesses to create a collaborative and fast-paced environment where talented individuals thrive. Since 2018, we've been on an exciting journey, acquiring and integrating businesses into our market-leading software and payments solutions. As part of our team, you'll benefit from: Hybrid working model with 25 days annual leave + your birthday off Volunteering days to support causes that matter to you Life Assurance & Group Income Protection for financial security Private medical cover with a cash plan for added support Enhanced Company Pension contributions Employee wellbeing perks, including Perkbox and Peppy wellbeing programs Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay Generous training budgets and reimbursement for professional memberships Apply Now! If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and make an impact in a fast-growing, acquisition-driven company, we'd love to hear from you. Even if your CV isn't fully up to date, just send what you have, and let's start the conversation! At ClearCourse, we value innovation, integrity, and collaboration, and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Career Level: 08 Career Posting Date: 3 Apr 2025 Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent Take Your Finance Career to the Next Level in a Fast-Growing Tech & Payments Business Are you a detail-driven Management Accountant looking for an exciting challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-business environment where your work has a real impact? We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our growing Shared Services Centre (SSC) and play a crucial role in financial reporting, reconciliation, and process improvement. This is an incredible opportunity to work across multiple businesses, partnering with senior leaders and helping to drive financial accuracy and efficiency in a rapidly expanding company. Why Join Us? Be part of a dynamic, high-growth tech & payments company with a strong history of acquisitions. Play a key role in financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and strategic decision-making. Work in a collaborative, cross-functional team where your contributions will make a difference. Hybrid working model, offering flexibility and work-life balance. What You'll Be Doing: Financial Close & Reporting Own and execute month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to ClearCourse standards. Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and update full-year projections. Work closely with business leaders to provide insightful financial analysis and reporting. Manage financial reporting for multiple business units, ensuring consistency and accuracy. Balance Sheet Reconciliation & Compliance Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Ensure financial controls and compliance with group-wide accounting policies. Act as a point of contact for R2R (Record-to-Report) queries, supporting business units with financial insights. Continuous Improvement & Process Optimisation Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance financial processes for greater efficiency. Support the integration of new businesses into the SSC, embedding financial best practices. Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end financial audits. What We're Looking For: 1+ years of experience in an R2R or Management Accountant role. Strong understanding of month-end close processes and reconciliation. Experience working in a multi-business environment, ideally within a Shared Services Centre. ERP system experience (NetSuite preferred). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and translate financial data into meaningful insights. A proactive mindset, with a customer-focused and results-driven approach. Why ClearCourse? At ClearCourse, we bring together disruptive technology businesses to create a collaborative and fast-paced environment where talented individuals thrive. Since 2018, we've been on an exciting journey, acquiring and integrating businesses into our market-leading software and payments solutions. As part of our team, you'll benefit from: Hybrid working model with 25 days annual leave + your birthday off Volunteering days to support causes that matter to you Life Assurance & Group Income Protection for financial security Private medical cover with a cash plan for added support Enhanced Company Pension contributions Employee wellbeing perks, including Perkbox and Peppy wellbeing programs Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay Generous training budgets and reimbursement for professional memberships Apply Now! If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and make an impact in a fast-growing, acquisition-driven company, we'd love to hear from you. Even if your CV isn't fully up to date, just send what you have, and let's start the conversation! At ClearCourse, we value innovation, integrity, and collaboration, and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
Job title: Finance Business Partner - Strategic Procurement Location: Warton/Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £63,900 What you'll be doing: Provide overall strategic financial direction, governance and leadership to the business, including accountability for delivery of all in year budgeted financial commitments Collaborate with the Functional/Contract leads to understand their financial needs and provide financial insights in support of strategic initiatives, and partner with the Functional/Contract leads to help them understand the impact they can have on business performance Provide financial advice and support to the leadership and management teams to influence and shape key decisions, and support the 5-year business plan by helping to shape the strategy. Generating key financial assumptions, financially modelling and measuring the impact to the current baseline plan Lead bids for new work through to contract award. Create and review bid proposals, agreeing the scope and plan with key stakeholders and seeking to maximise revenue, profit and cash Support in the execution of existing contracts to achieve and/or exceed the financial commitments, resulting in acceptable levels of return for the business Partner with multi-functional teams to provide insights to improve both operational and financial performance and supporting the development of a culture of candour and continuous growth and development across the business Your skills and experiences: Essential: Fully qualified accountant with demonstrated experience (AAT & Part-Qualified will not be accepted) Proven experience as a finance business partner or in a similar role Excellent communication and influencing skills - including the ability to interact and engage with stakeholders from all functions and grades (including non-finance) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and continuous improvement activities Ability to work collaboratively within a team, across the function and the company and manage multiple priorities effectively Desirable: Experience working on bids is highly desirable Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Finance Team: Join our dynamic Air Finance team, a key part of a 350-strong finance community, with a focused Operations Finance group of 20 and a close-knit team of three dedicated to Procurement support. In this role, you'll work at the heart of business partnering, helping drive financial performance, improve competitiveness in new business inputs, and deliver robust cost estimates. You'll collaborate with Procurement to identify risks and opportunities, evaluate investments, and implement performance improvement initiatives, all while ensuring financial rigour, control, and strategic alignment across the business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30 th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Job title: Finance Business Partner - Strategic Procurement Location: Warton/Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £63,900 What you'll be doing: Provide overall strategic financial direction, governance and leadership to the business, including accountability for delivery of all in year budgeted financial commitments Collaborate with the Functional/Contract leads to understand their financial needs and provide financial insights in support of strategic initiatives, and partner with the Functional/Contract leads to help them understand the impact they can have on business performance Provide financial advice and support to the leadership and management teams to influence and shape key decisions, and support the 5-year business plan by helping to shape the strategy. Generating key financial assumptions, financially modelling and measuring the impact to the current baseline plan Lead bids for new work through to contract award. Create and review bid proposals, agreeing the scope and plan with key stakeholders and seeking to maximise revenue, profit and cash Support in the execution of existing contracts to achieve and/or exceed the financial commitments, resulting in acceptable levels of return for the business Partner with multi-functional teams to provide insights to improve both operational and financial performance and supporting the development of a culture of candour and continuous growth and development across the business Your skills and experiences: Essential: Fully qualified accountant with demonstrated experience (AAT & Part-Qualified will not be accepted) Proven experience as a finance business partner or in a similar role Excellent communication and influencing skills - including the ability to interact and engage with stakeholders from all functions and grades (including non-finance) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and continuous improvement activities Ability to work collaboratively within a team, across the function and the company and manage multiple priorities effectively Desirable: Experience working on bids is highly desirable Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Finance Team: Join our dynamic Air Finance team, a key part of a 350-strong finance community, with a focused Operations Finance group of 20 and a close-knit team of three dedicated to Procurement support. In this role, you'll work at the heart of business partnering, helping drive financial performance, improve competitiveness in new business inputs, and deliver robust cost estimates. You'll collaborate with Procurement to identify risks and opportunities, evaluate investments, and implement performance improvement initiatives, all while ensuring financial rigour, control, and strategic alignment across the business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30 th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Nityo Infotech Limited is seeking an experienced & results driven EMEA Head of Sales & Global Head for Accounts - Technology platform resource for our onsite work in the UK to lead our sales efforts across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth of our innovative technology platform solutions in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry along with a P&L responsibility. This person will also lead our strategic efforts in managing and growing our relationships with large channel accounts worldwide as the Global Head of Accounts. This role is critical in driving both our EMEA expansion and Global revenue growth from accounts through understanding of the ecosystem business and strong experience of handling providers, channels, technology platforms and implementation partners. The desired candidate must possess: 18+ years of experience with a mix of B2C and B2B sales, distribution, business development, enterprise sales, account management roles 10+ years of experience of working with ecosystem companies like fintech, payments, telecom, E-commerce, digital banking, consumer durables etc 4+ years of Sales and/or Business Development Experience with technology industry Deep understanding of the BFSI ecosystem and should have struck deals in multiple countries with multiple parties in the ecosystem by creating alliances between providers, influencers, partners and channels and forming win-win propositions. Understanding of Artificial intelligence and the role it can play in the changing tech landscape. Proven track record of managing and growing large, complex global client accounts in the technology sector across multiple countries Experience of engaging with implementation partners to execute large transformation projects Experience of managing sales and distribution teams across industries - should be equally capable of meeting individual targets through own initiatives as well as guide team to meet their own targets Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at the C suite level Strategic thinking and analytical capabilities to identify growth opportunities and optimize account performance - Experience in developing and implementing global account strategies Bachelor's/master's degree in related field Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, Fluency in English in mandatory The duties of the selected candidate will involve: Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy and execution plans to drive revenue growth and market penetration across the EMEA region. Deliver digital transformation and business growth for enterprise clients through IT transformation Recruit, lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing sales team, ensuring alignment with company objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with large BFSI service providers and other distribution channels such as banks, E-commerce platforms, telecom providers, gig economy players, brokers and fintech companies. Identify new business opportunities and establish strategic partnerships to establish and expand the company's footprint in the EMEA region. Work closely with product, marketing, pre-sales, finance, legal and project management teams to align sales initiatives with broader company goals. Bring global best practices to EMEA market by leveraging existing relationship with businesses in other parts of the world Focusing on our new initiatives in AI technology space to embed in sales propositions to customers and prospects Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to plan strategy and innovation. Set sales targets, track progress of self and team through KPIs, and provide regular performance updates to executive leadership. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to enhance brand visibility. As global head of accounts, manage relationships and growth initiatives with global channel accounts Create and lead a team of account managers responsible for nurturing and growing these strategic partnerships Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts and plan expansion initiatives jointly to drive revenue growth for client and company Retain existing partners and target near zero churn of existing clients Work with product and technology teams to ensure our solutions meet the evolving needs of our global clients Regularly report on account performance, growth opportunities, and market trends to executive leadership The base location of the role is Reading, Berkshire. The annual salary payable for the role is between £1,50,000GBP to £1,70,000GBP per annum. Candidates for the job require to be a graduate or have minimum 15 years' work experience or NVQ equivalent. The last date for receiving the applications for the role is 12th May 2025. Interested applicants must send their resume & a brief cover letter by 12th May 2025. Nityo Infotech limited is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Nityo Infotech Limited is seeking an experienced & results driven EMEA Head of Sales & Global Head for Accounts - Technology platform resource for our onsite work in the UK to lead our sales efforts across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth of our innovative technology platform solutions in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry along with a P&L responsibility. This person will also lead our strategic efforts in managing and growing our relationships with large channel accounts worldwide as the Global Head of Accounts. This role is critical in driving both our EMEA expansion and Global revenue growth from accounts through understanding of the ecosystem business and strong experience of handling providers, channels, technology platforms and implementation partners. The desired candidate must possess: 18+ years of experience with a mix of B2C and B2B sales, distribution, business development, enterprise sales, account management roles 10+ years of experience of working with ecosystem companies like fintech, payments, telecom, E-commerce, digital banking, consumer durables etc 4+ years of Sales and/or Business Development Experience with technology industry Deep understanding of the BFSI ecosystem and should have struck deals in multiple countries with multiple parties in the ecosystem by creating alliances between providers, influencers, partners and channels and forming win-win propositions. Understanding of Artificial intelligence and the role it can play in the changing tech landscape. Proven track record of managing and growing large, complex global client accounts in the technology sector across multiple countries Experience of engaging with implementation partners to execute large transformation projects Experience of managing sales and distribution teams across industries - should be equally capable of meeting individual targets through own initiatives as well as guide team to meet their own targets Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at the C suite level Strategic thinking and analytical capabilities to identify growth opportunities and optimize account performance - Experience in developing and implementing global account strategies Bachelor's/master's degree in related field Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, Fluency in English in mandatory The duties of the selected candidate will involve: Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy and execution plans to drive revenue growth and market penetration across the EMEA region. Deliver digital transformation and business growth for enterprise clients through IT transformation Recruit, lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing sales team, ensuring alignment with company objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with large BFSI service providers and other distribution channels such as banks, E-commerce platforms, telecom providers, gig economy players, brokers and fintech companies. Identify new business opportunities and establish strategic partnerships to establish and expand the company's footprint in the EMEA region. Work closely with product, marketing, pre-sales, finance, legal and project management teams to align sales initiatives with broader company goals. Bring global best practices to EMEA market by leveraging existing relationship with businesses in other parts of the world Focusing on our new initiatives in AI technology space to embed in sales propositions to customers and prospects Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to plan strategy and innovation. Set sales targets, track progress of self and team through KPIs, and provide regular performance updates to executive leadership. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to enhance brand visibility. As global head of accounts, manage relationships and growth initiatives with global channel accounts Create and lead a team of account managers responsible for nurturing and growing these strategic partnerships Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts and plan expansion initiatives jointly to drive revenue growth for client and company Retain existing partners and target near zero churn of existing clients Work with product and technology teams to ensure our solutions meet the evolving needs of our global clients Regularly report on account performance, growth opportunities, and market trends to executive leadership The base location of the role is Reading, Berkshire. The annual salary payable for the role is between £1,50,000GBP to £1,70,000GBP per annum. Candidates for the job require to be a graduate or have minimum 15 years' work experience or NVQ equivalent. The last date for receiving the applications for the role is 12th May 2025. Interested applicants must send their resume & a brief cover letter by 12th May 2025. Nityo Infotech limited is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company.
Job title: Finance Business Partner - Strategic Procurement Location: Warton/Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £63,900 What you'll be doing: Provide overall strategic financial direction, governance and leadership to the business, including accountability for delivery of all in year budgeted financial commitments Collaborate with the Functional/Contract leads to understand their financial needs and provide financial insights in support of strategic initiatives, and partner with the Functional/Contract leads to help them understand the impact they can have on business performance Provide financial advice and support to the leadership and management teams to influence and shape key decisions, and support the 5-year business plan by helping to shape the strategy. Generating key financial assumptions, financially modelling and measuring the impact to the current baseline plan Lead bids for new work through to contract award. Create and review bid proposals, agreeing the scope and plan with key stakeholders and seeking to maximise revenue, profit and cash Support in the execution of existing contracts to achieve and/or exceed the financial commitments, resulting in acceptable levels of return for the business Partner with multi-functional teams to provide insights to improve both operational and financial performance and supporting the development of a culture of candour and continuous growth and development across the business Your skills and experiences: Essential: Fully qualified accountant with demonstrated experience (AAT & Part-Qualified will not be accepted) Proven experience as a finance business partner or in a similar role Excellent communication and influencing skills - including the ability to interact and engage with stakeholders from all functions and grades (including non-finance) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and continuous improvement activities Ability to work collaboratively within a team, across the function and the company and manage multiple priorities effectively Desirable: Experience working on bids is highly desirable Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Finance Team: Join our dynamic Air Finance team, a key part of a 350-strong finance community, with a focused Operations Finance group of 20 and a close-knit team of three dedicated to Procurement support. In this role, you'll work at the heart of business partnering, helping drive financial performance, improve competitiveness in new business inputs, and deliver robust cost estimates. You'll collaborate with Procurement to identify risks and opportunities, evaluate investments, and implement performance improvement initiatives, all while ensuring financial rigour, control, and strategic alignment across the business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30 th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Job title: Finance Business Partner - Strategic Procurement Location: Warton/Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £63,900 What you'll be doing: Provide overall strategic financial direction, governance and leadership to the business, including accountability for delivery of all in year budgeted financial commitments Collaborate with the Functional/Contract leads to understand their financial needs and provide financial insights in support of strategic initiatives, and partner with the Functional/Contract leads to help them understand the impact they can have on business performance Provide financial advice and support to the leadership and management teams to influence and shape key decisions, and support the 5-year business plan by helping to shape the strategy. Generating key financial assumptions, financially modelling and measuring the impact to the current baseline plan Lead bids for new work through to contract award. Create and review bid proposals, agreeing the scope and plan with key stakeholders and seeking to maximise revenue, profit and cash Support in the execution of existing contracts to achieve and/or exceed the financial commitments, resulting in acceptable levels of return for the business Partner with multi-functional teams to provide insights to improve both operational and financial performance and supporting the development of a culture of candour and continuous growth and development across the business Your skills and experiences: Essential: Fully qualified accountant with demonstrated experience (AAT & Part-Qualified will not be accepted) Proven experience as a finance business partner or in a similar role Excellent communication and influencing skills - including the ability to interact and engage with stakeholders from all functions and grades (including non-finance) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and continuous improvement activities Ability to work collaboratively within a team, across the function and the company and manage multiple priorities effectively Desirable: Experience working on bids is highly desirable Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Finance Team: Join our dynamic Air Finance team, a key part of a 350-strong finance community, with a focused Operations Finance group of 20 and a close-knit team of three dedicated to Procurement support. In this role, you'll work at the heart of business partnering, helping drive financial performance, improve competitiveness in new business inputs, and deliver robust cost estimates. You'll collaborate with Procurement to identify risks and opportunities, evaluate investments, and implement performance improvement initiatives, all while ensuring financial rigour, control, and strategic alignment across the business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30 th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Finance Business Partner Financial Strategy & Reporting Client: Slough Borough Council Location: Slough / Hybrid Salary: £51,802 - £ 57,160.05 Closing date: Wednesday, 30 April :30 Slough is a dynamic economic hub at the gateway to London and the Thames Valley, with excellent transport links including the Elizabeth line and proximity to Heathrow Airport. We are seeking exceptional finance professionals ready for a challenging, career-defining role. With a new S151 officer and a balanced budget for 2025/26, we are poised for financial resilience and a bright future. Our Finance and Procurement Teams have a robust improvement programme focused on career development. Be part of our critical transformation and thrive in a supportive, demanding environment. The scale of the recruitment change reflects the opportunities that exist at Slough, and the challenges. The new Finance team will help support the Council to become a Best Value authority within two years. You have the opportunity to be part of the new team that achieves. We have defined slots across various services and are seeking energetic and talented finance professionals to join our team. We have vacancies in Financial Reporting, Treasury and Capital, Children s Services, Adults, Regeneration Housing and Environment, and Housing Benefits (Revenue and Benefits). We are looking for individuals who are newly qualified or seeking the next new challenge. Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Manage financial reporting processes and ensure accuracy of the accounts Capital: Coordinates and supports the Council s capital programmes including funding Financial Strategy & Reporting: Coordinating Medium Term Financial Plan and monthly management reporting Adults: Oversee financial operations in adult services Education: Support financial management in Education including schools Education (High Needs) : Dedicated support for Special Education Needs & Disability (SEND) Regeneration Housing and Environment: Manage finances for regeneration, housing, and environmental services Public Health & Public Protection: Supporting financial management across services Corporate Resources: Supporting Chief Executive and S151 officer and their enabling teams Revenue & Benefits: Supporting critical services that administer council tax, business rates, and housing benefits What You Will Do: Provide financial oversight and support across various services Ensure accurate cost monitoring and forecasting Collaborate with stakeholders to drive service delivery and performance Utilise technology and accounting systems (Microsoft, Agresso) effectively Your Skills: Newly qualified or ambitious finance professionals with a post-qualification experience Chartered qualification preferred but not essential Strong aptitude for numbers and ability to communicate financial information Driven and energetic with a passion for finance Adept with technology and standard accounting tools Are you ready to transform Slough's financial landscape? We need resilient, adaptable professionals who can develop sustainable strategies, drive procurement excellence, and support broader economic objectives. If you thrive on complexity and see challenges as opportunities, join us in making a real difference. We offer a genuine career-defining opportunity for those who are prepared to step up, challenge the status quo, and make a real difference. If you are a finance professional who thrives on complexity, sees challenges as opportunities, and wants to be part of a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance. For more information, please visit For an informal conversation and to learn more please contact Brian Gallagher via or call
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Finance Business Partner Financial Strategy & Reporting Client: Slough Borough Council Location: Slough / Hybrid Salary: £51,802 - £ 57,160.05 Closing date: Wednesday, 30 April :30 Slough is a dynamic economic hub at the gateway to London and the Thames Valley, with excellent transport links including the Elizabeth line and proximity to Heathrow Airport. We are seeking exceptional finance professionals ready for a challenging, career-defining role. With a new S151 officer and a balanced budget for 2025/26, we are poised for financial resilience and a bright future. Our Finance and Procurement Teams have a robust improvement programme focused on career development. Be part of our critical transformation and thrive in a supportive, demanding environment. The scale of the recruitment change reflects the opportunities that exist at Slough, and the challenges. The new Finance team will help support the Council to become a Best Value authority within two years. You have the opportunity to be part of the new team that achieves. We have defined slots across various services and are seeking energetic and talented finance professionals to join our team. We have vacancies in Financial Reporting, Treasury and Capital, Children s Services, Adults, Regeneration Housing and Environment, and Housing Benefits (Revenue and Benefits). We are looking for individuals who are newly qualified or seeking the next new challenge. Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Manage financial reporting processes and ensure accuracy of the accounts Capital: Coordinates and supports the Council s capital programmes including funding Financial Strategy & Reporting: Coordinating Medium Term Financial Plan and monthly management reporting Adults: Oversee financial operations in adult services Education: Support financial management in Education including schools Education (High Needs) : Dedicated support for Special Education Needs & Disability (SEND) Regeneration Housing and Environment: Manage finances for regeneration, housing, and environmental services Public Health & Public Protection: Supporting financial management across services Corporate Resources: Supporting Chief Executive and S151 officer and their enabling teams Revenue & Benefits: Supporting critical services that administer council tax, business rates, and housing benefits What You Will Do: Provide financial oversight and support across various services Ensure accurate cost monitoring and forecasting Collaborate with stakeholders to drive service delivery and performance Utilise technology and accounting systems (Microsoft, Agresso) effectively Your Skills: Newly qualified or ambitious finance professionals with a post-qualification experience Chartered qualification preferred but not essential Strong aptitude for numbers and ability to communicate financial information Driven and energetic with a passion for finance Adept with technology and standard accounting tools Are you ready to transform Slough's financial landscape? We need resilient, adaptable professionals who can develop sustainable strategies, drive procurement excellence, and support broader economic objectives. If you thrive on complexity and see challenges as opportunities, join us in making a real difference. We offer a genuine career-defining opportunity for those who are prepared to step up, challenge the status quo, and make a real difference. If you are a finance professional who thrives on complexity, sees challenges as opportunities, and wants to be part of a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance. For more information, please visit For an informal conversation and to learn more please contact Brian Gallagher via or call
Job title: Finance Business Partner - Strategic Procurement Location: Warton/Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £63,900 What you'll be doing: Provide overall strategic financial direction, governance and leadership to the business, including accountability for delivery of all in year budgeted financial commitments Collaborate with the Functional/Contract leads to understand their financial needs and provide financial insights in support of strategic initiatives, and partner with the Functional/Contract leads to help them understand the impact they can have on business performance Provide financial advice and support to the leadership and management teams to influence and shape key decisions, and support the 5-year business plan by helping to shape the strategy. Generating key financial assumptions, financially modelling and measuring the impact to the current baseline plan Lead bids for new work through to contract award. Create and review bid proposals, agreeing the scope and plan with key stakeholders and seeking to maximise revenue, profit and cash Support in the execution of existing contracts to achieve and/or exceed the financial commitments, resulting in acceptable levels of return for the business Partner with multi-functional teams to provide insights to improve both operational and financial performance and supporting the development of a culture of candour and continuous growth and development across the business Your skills and experiences: Essential: Fully qualified accountant with demonstrated experience (AAT & Part-Qualified will not be accepted) Proven experience as a finance business partner or in a similar role Excellent communication and influencing skills - including the ability to interact and engage with stakeholders from all functions and grades (including non-finance) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and continuous improvement activities Ability to work collaboratively within a team, across the function and the company and manage multiple priorities effectively Desirable: Experience working on bids is highly desirable Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Finance Team: Join our dynamic Air Finance team, a key part of a 350-strong finance community, with a focused Operations Finance group of 20 and a close-knit team of three dedicated to Procurement support. In this role, you'll work at the heart of business partnering, helping drive financial performance, improve competitiveness in new business inputs, and deliver robust cost estimates. You'll collaborate with Procurement to identify risks and opportunities, evaluate investments, and implement performance improvement initiatives, all while ensuring financial rigour, control, and strategic alignment across the business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30 th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apr 21, 2025
Full time
Job title: Finance Business Partner - Strategic Procurement Location: Warton/Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £63,900 What you'll be doing: Provide overall strategic financial direction, governance and leadership to the business, including accountability for delivery of all in year budgeted financial commitments Collaborate with the Functional/Contract leads to understand their financial needs and provide financial insights in support of strategic initiatives, and partner with the Functional/Contract leads to help them understand the impact they can have on business performance Provide financial advice and support to the leadership and management teams to influence and shape key decisions, and support the 5-year business plan by helping to shape the strategy. Generating key financial assumptions, financially modelling and measuring the impact to the current baseline plan Lead bids for new work through to contract award. Create and review bid proposals, agreeing the scope and plan with key stakeholders and seeking to maximise revenue, profit and cash Support in the execution of existing contracts to achieve and/or exceed the financial commitments, resulting in acceptable levels of return for the business Partner with multi-functional teams to provide insights to improve both operational and financial performance and supporting the development of a culture of candour and continuous growth and development across the business Your skills and experiences: Essential: Fully qualified accountant with demonstrated experience (AAT & Part-Qualified will not be accepted) Proven experience as a finance business partner or in a similar role Excellent communication and influencing skills - including the ability to interact and engage with stakeholders from all functions and grades (including non-finance) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and continuous improvement activities Ability to work collaboratively within a team, across the function and the company and manage multiple priorities effectively Desirable: Experience working on bids is highly desirable Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Finance Team: Join our dynamic Air Finance team, a key part of a 350-strong finance community, with a focused Operations Finance group of 20 and a close-knit team of three dedicated to Procurement support. In this role, you'll work at the heart of business partnering, helping drive financial performance, improve competitiveness in new business inputs, and deliver robust cost estimates. You'll collaborate with Procurement to identify risks and opportunities, evaluate investments, and implement performance improvement initiatives, all while ensuring financial rigour, control, and strategic alignment across the business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30 th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
