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The Treasurer is a key member of the charity's Board of Trustees, responsible for overseeing the charity's financial health and ensuring that its financial practices align with legal and regulatory requirements. The Treasurer plays a vital role in ensuring the charity is well-managed, transparent, and sustainable by providing financial oversight, guidance, and strategic direction to the Board and staff. Key Responsibilities Ensure that the charity's financial systems and records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with legal and regulatory standards (e.g., Charity Commission, HMRC). Monitor the charity's income, expenditure, cash flow, and financial reporting. Review and approve financial reports, including balance sheets, income and expenditure statements, and cash flow forecasts. Prepare and present financial summaries and reports for Board meetings, in conjunction with the Finance Director. Budgeting and Financial Planning: Oversee the preparation of the charity's annual budget, in collaboration with the Executive team and the Board. Ensure the budget aligns with the charity's strategic goals and is financially sustainable. Monitor and report on the charity's financial performance against the budget throughout the year. Fundraising and Investments: Advise the Board on fundraising strategy and financial implications, ensuring financial targets are met. Oversee the management of any charity investments and ensure they are in line with the charity's ethical policies and risk appetite. Internal Controls and Compliance: Ensure that internal controls are in place to protect the charity's assets and ensure the integrity of financial operations. Advise the Board on financial risk management and ensure that appropriate risk management policies are in place. Ensure compliance with tax laws, charity law, and any other financial regulations affecting the charity (e.g., VAT, Gift Aid). External Audit and Reporting: Oversee the annual external audit/independent review process, liaising with auditors and ensuring that any recommendations are acted upon. Ensure timely submission of annual accounts to the Charity Commission and other statutory bodies. Sign the charity's annual financial statements and ensure the charity meets all reporting deadlines. Strategic Financial Advice: Provide financial expertise and advice to the Board on strategic decisions, helping the Board to make informed decisions based on sound financial analysis. Advise on fundraising strategies and sustainable funding sources. Support and Leadership: Mentor and support staff or volunteers responsible for the charity's day-to-day financial management. Build positive relationships with trustees, senior staff, donors, and external partners Key Skills and Experience Financial Expertise: Experience in financial management, preferably within a charity or not-for-profit environment. Professional Qualification: A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or significant experience in financial oversight. Knowledge of Charity Finance: A strong understanding of charity financial reporting standards, tax regulations (including VAT and Gift Aid), and the UK Charity Commission's requirements. Risk Management: Ability to assess and manage financial risks effectively. Leadership and Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders. Strategic Thinking: Experience in budgeting, financial planning, and advising senior leadership on strategic decisions. Ethical Integrity: High standard of personal integrity, ensuring that the charity operates with transparency and accountability. Personal Attributes Commitment to the Charity's Mission: A passion for the charity's cause and a strong desire to contribute to its success. Attention to Detail: Precision in reviewing financial documents and identifying issues or discrepancies. Analytical Mindset: Ability to understand complex financial data and communicate it in a straightforward manner. Collaborative: Ability to work effectively with other trustees, staff, and volunteers. Time Commitment Attendance at 6 board meetings per year (approx. 2 hours per meeting, held bi-monthly) plus an annual Strategy Day (held in November). Participation in a sub-group focused on financial management and strategy (2-3 hours per month). Additional time commitment may be required for specific initiatives, e.g. budget preparation, but we will aim to make this role flexible and manageable. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and encourage applications from individuals with a range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, including those with lived experience. Department Administrative Contract type Permanent Hours Six board meetings p.a. in Nottingham, one full day strategy meeting annually, and attendance at six working group meetings, plus project and advisory work

Various office locations throughout Scotland Closing date for applications Friday 15th August 2025, 12:00 Full salary & employment details Location: Edinburgh / Bellshill / Inverness / Irvine or Thurso (with Hybrid Working) Contract: Permanent Hours: 34.5 hours per week (full-time) Salary: The salary for this post is £53,805 per annum, rising to £56,637 on successful completion of 6-month probationary period. Salary Note: All salaries at Cairn are under a standard benchmarking review and could be subject to change in April 2026 Job Type Full Time Cairn is seeking a dedicated Senior Finance Business Partner to be responsible for maintaining financial and accounting records to meet legislative requirements and producing timely and accurate reports for budget holders, Executive Team and Board. Key Responsibilities: • Management and production of the quarterly management accounts process. • Preparation of lender covenant calculations and reporting to lenders to satisfy the requirements of loan agreements. • Main liaison for external auditors and lead in the production of the annual statutory accounts. • Manage and maintain monthly ledger control reconciliations. • Deliver quarterly VAT returns in line with current HMRC guidelines. • Provision of advice and support to budget holders on budget management. • Improve efficiencies in finance processes across the organisation. • Management, development and motivation of a small team in line with departmental goals. • Lead in the production of benchmarking data on financial performance. Requirements: It is essential the postholder has a Professional accounting qualificationor working towards a professional accounting qualification and can demonstrate effectiveness of financial control and management accounts reporting. It is also important that the successful candidate has experience developing and managing staff performance and experience in building relationships across departments and sites to improve communication and understanding. It is desirable that the successful candidate has experience of the housing sector and/or familiarity with specific housing management information systems. A full UK Driver's License with access to a car and a Basic Disclosure are required for this role. Employee Benefits: Why Cairn is the Best Place to Work Join Cairn and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working, health and wellness support, tech and cycle schemes, compassionate leave, and more! Cairn is passionate about creating equal opportunities for everyone and warmly invites applications from all community members. A registered Scottish Charity. Closing Date: Friday 15th August at 12pm For full details, please download the job description from our website. For assistance, call our head office at or email . Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Experience Oxfordshire is the official Destination Management Organisation (DMO) and Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for Oxfordshire. It is the trading arm of the parent charity, Experience Oxfordshire Charitable Trust, and is a not for profit partnership organisation that is committed to the promotion, management, and development of Oxfordshire as a great destination to live, work, visit and do business. The DMO seeks to improve growth and productivity across Oxfordshire's visitor economy through the provision of essential business advice and support services to our partners. Experience Oxfordshire was one of the first destinations in England to gain LVEP status from national tourist board, VisitEngland. As an LVEP, Experience Oxfordshire is recognised as a high performing organisation, supporting collaborative working both locally, through its network of partners and those with interest in the visitor economy, and nationally on shared priorities. Read our Highlights 2023/24 publication which showcases the impact and reach of our work. Highlights Brochure by Experience Oxfordshire - Issuu. The visitor economy is vitally important to Oxfordshire. Prior to the Covid 19 pandemic each year Oxfordshire welcomed over 30 million visitors to the County who spent £2.3 billion in the local economy which supported over 40,000 jobs - 12 % of all jobs across Oxfordshire. Our organisation is funded in part by partners from all sectors of the Oxfordshire economy, including hotels, retail, events, transport and restaurants. We work with our partners to collectively promote their products and services and grow the visitor economy across Oxfordshire through a variety of B2B and B2C channels. The rest of our income comes from providing services such as travel trade, MICE referrals, commissioned services and consultancy, and operating the award winning Oxford Official Walking Tours. More information: The Role This exciting new and broad ranging role is ideal for an experienced business development manager to play a leading role in the visitor economy and drive transformational change across Experience Oxfordshire, significantly contributing to the organisation's sustainability. We are looking for someone with significant experience in successful grant application, management and delivery, alongside strong commercial acumen to develop new revenue opportunities. The role would be suitable for someone looking to join a small, collaborative team with big plans for future growth. The individual should be innovative and creative, with strong partnership skills and a passion for Oxfordshire and the visitor economy. Main Responsibilities Lead on developing and delivering new income stream opportunities for the organisation. Support and enhance existing commercial services across the organisation. Develop large scale funding bids to deliver strong added value for Oxfordshire that address key challenges and priorities for the visitor economy. Identify, develop and implement a new grant programme of activity that highlights new opportunities and manage the process from application to delivery. Identify opportunities and secure income for grant funded projects, operating as project manager for funded projects. Work across the organisation to meet and exceed income targets. Apply for and deliver funded programmes ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, providing demonstrable impact and value for the funder, the destination and stakeholders, while maximising revenue for the organisation. Be accountable for delivery against agreed financial and service targets. Develop and deliver innovative solutions for the organisation that provide a sustainable revenue stream. Develop a commercial strategy for new business that drives additional income through commissioned services, marketing, partnership, business events and tours activities. Support the development of strategic stakeholder partnerships across the County, identifying opportunities for collaboration on visitor economy projects. Ensure that appropriate and accurate management information is available. Work across the organisation to ensure services are delivered in a joined up manner. Maintain appropriate internal and external networks. Ensure the activities of commercial services are safe and comply with applicable legislation and regulation. Ensure opportunities to generate income are optimised and services delivered in a cost effective and sustainable manner against agreed targets. Undertake any duties commensurate with the post as requested by the CEO. Communication Internally: CEO, Marketing and Partnership, Oxford Official Walking Tours and Finance departments (Board of Directors and Trustees as required). Externally: Experience Oxfordshire partners, stakeholders, Local Authorities and national agencies as appropriate. Further Details Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer Direct reports: None Location: Office Based Role at Langford Locks, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1HZ Salary: Up to £40k per annum depending on experience (pro rata for part time) Hours: Part Time or Full Time considered - minimum 24 hours per week Company Benefits: 25 days annual leave (inclusive of Christmas office closure) plus bank holidays, statutory employee pension scheme, access to company 'Perks for Partners' discounts across Oxfordshire providing significant savings, regular team social events, free parking on site. Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm For further information and to apply for the role please contact Strong Recruitment at or call . Applications will require your CV and covering letter outlining why you are interested and why you think you would be suitable for the role. Please note applications without a CV will not be considered.

Location Hybrid London, City of, UK 2 days a week in our London Office Team Operations Seniority Senior Perks and benefits Work from home option Life Insurance Wellness programs Employee Assistance Programme Additional parental leave Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Paid emergency leave Sabbatical Opportunities Salary sacrifice Team social events Extracurricular clubs Cycle to work scheme Free fruit Free soft drinks Candidate happiness 8.54 (11146) Job Description Please note this is a hybrid role based on the successful candidate working at least two days a week in our London office. Remote contracts would not be considered for this role. Comic Relief reserves the right to close the role early if a large number of applications are received. PURPOSE OF JOB: Comic Relief is a charity that harnesses the power of entertainment, humour, and popular culture to drive change in the world. Through compelling content and experiences, we engage audiences to care about and contribute to a just world free from poverty, and we fund organisations working on the frontlines to tackle poverty and injustice. We are now seeking a strategic and values-driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our executive leadership team and help us scale our impact, strengthen our operations, and build a sustainable future. The COO will lead and optimise the charity's internal operations, ensuring that our people, systems, and processes are aligned to support our mission and strategic goals. This critical role oversees core enabling functions-including Legal & Assurance, Finance, People & Culture including Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), Technology, and Data-and is responsible for evolving our operating model to drive efficiency, innovation, and resilience. The role will sit alongside a team of executive directors, reporting into the Chief Executive Officer. The successful candidate will have extensive leadership experience, deep expertise in charity governance and finance and the ability to build trusted relationships across Comic Relief's staff and Board of Trustees. This role will provide overall leadership to the Operations Directorate, ensuring the directorate is set up to effectively support the charity to achieve its strategy and meet its annual objectives, and plays a key role in commercial decision making. The role will also play an integral part in driving efficiencies and performance improvements across Comic Relief and ensuring that staff are developed and supported to contribute to Comic Relief's objectives, culture and values. The COO is also a trusted partner and sounding board for Executives and Directors in the company. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic & Organisational Leadership As part of the Executive Leadership Team, work with the CEO to provide leadership in developing, communicating and delivering the strategic vision and direction of Comic Relief. Work closely with other members of the Executive Leadership Team to ensure effective cooperation and collaboration across the organisation in support of Comic Relief's operational objectives. Hold accountability, with other Executive Leaders, for achieving the organisation's strategy, objectives, and board-level KPIs. Champion an inclusive, empowering culture aligned with our values and mission. Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, contributing to organisational strategy, transformation, decision-making, and financial planning. Lead the development and implementation of an operational and financial model that supports delivery of Comic Relief's current and future strategic plans and optimises the resources available to the organisation, ensuring they are used to best effect. Governance Lead on Board Relations, attending relevant board and committee meetings. Proactively ensure and monitor good governance, and consistently seek out best practice and learnings from the non-profit sector to apply to Comic Relief. Ensure that Comic Relief has a robust and effective governance framework that is mirrored in a comprehensive strategic framework. Ensure that effective processes are in place to provide robust charitable governance and strategic delivery. Support the Board Secretary, Board of Trustees and Committees of the Board to fulfil their duties. Legal & Assurance Oversight Support the Director of Legal and Assurance to ensure that measures are in place to comply with Comic Relief's statutory, regulatory and transparency obligations. Ensure that effective professional legal support is provided to enable Comic Relief's business objectives and ensure reputational risk management. Lead on enterprise risk management, internal controls, and assurance processes. Act as the executive lead for safeguarding, governance policies, and whistleblowing frameworks. Support Trustees to ensure they have a full picture of Comic Relief's risks and that there are appropriate plans in place to mitigate and manage these risks in such a way as to safely facilitate the objectives of the charity. Finance Oversight Work with the Head of Finance to ensure alignment of financial and operational performance, ensuring robust financial planning, management, and oversight. Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy in alignment with organisational priorities. Ensure strong financial governance, controls, and compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and funder requirements. Lead on financial risk management, scenario planning, and the sustainability of income and expenditure models. Oversee the investment strategy to assure alignment with the organisations vision and mission and delivery of strategy. Present clear, timely financial reporting to the Executive Team, Board, and Committees. People and Culture Oversight Working with the Director of People and Culture, take ultimate responsibility for the People & Culture functions, including DEIB, Human Resources (HR) operations, HR business partnering, learning and development, Employee Value Proposition, performance management, policies and culture. Accountable for the charity's physical office space, ensuring safe, accessible, and efficient working environments. Plan for future office space needs. Lead business continuity planning, crisis management and operational resilience. Embed a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging technology and process innovation. Technology and Data Oversight Working with the Interim Director of Technology and Data, take ultimate responsibility for the effective delivery of Comic Relief's Internal Systems, Technology and Data functions, covering the technical services infrastructure that supports the organization. Oversee the charity's IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Drive a data-informed culture by developing robust data governance, analytics, and insight capabilities. Line and team management Lead the Operations Directorate, with a focus on continual improvement of structures and processes to be effective and fit for the future. Proactively undertake business planning, prioritise activities and set clear and realistic objectives based on capacity, expertise and aspirations Provide balanced, constructive feedback, undertake effective performance management to embed accountability and proactively support the professional development and growth of staff Maintain regular two-way communication and dialogue with staff, ensuring information is cascaded and escalated as needed. Model an enabling, inclusive and empowering leadership style that builds a values-based culture throughout the charity. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Significant experience at Executive / Board level, in an organisation with complex stakeholder relationships with cross functional responsibilities. A professional accountancy qualification or significant experience of leading strategic financial planning processes and overseeing a finance function. Non-profit sector experience with sound understanding of charity governance, legal compliance, and risk management. Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams including HR, Finance, IT, and Legal. A strong track record of achieving financial results and delivering in an organisation with a significant transformation agenda. Ability to inspire others around them and take them through significant change. Decisive and able to successfully influence people at all levels. Committed to developing an inclusive and high performing culture across the organisation. Enjoy working in a fast-paced, audience-focused environment, and be keen to be a strong commercial contributor within the executive leadership team. Emotional intelligence, resilience, and collaborative leadership skills to unify all teams and directorates. Experience of overseeing large scale change programmes Exposure to the media sector. Experience as a Trustee, Company Secretary or other involvement in charity governance. Experience of People, HR and DEIB strategies Experience in overseeing technology and data Don't meet every single requirement . click apply for full job details

Sewell Wallis is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and respected charity based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, to recruit a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for an ongoing contract. This is a key leadership role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and drive financial performance. The successful Head of Financial Planning & Analysis candidate will be based at the organisation's Sheffield headquarters, with the flexibility of hybrid working. You will lead a finance team of 20, including five direct reports, and take ownership of all FP&A activity, including forecasting, budgeting, pricing strategy, and financial modelling. You will also play a critical role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making across the charity. What will you be doing? Lead, manage and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Oversee the full financial planning and analysis cycle, including quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-term financial modelling. Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting, including management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary on financial performance. Conduct detailed risk and opportunity assessments, providing strategic insight to support resource allocation and investment decisions. Partner with senior stakeholders, including Directors and the Executive Team, to evaluate business cases and support strategic initiatives. Lead the development of commercial pricing models and service scheduling strategies to ensure financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Analyse overhead structures and cost drivers, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and improved financial control. Ensure financial data is translated into actionable insights that inform decision-making across the organisation. What skills are we looking for? Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Proven experience in a senior FP&A or commercial finance role, ideally within a complex or multi-service organisation. Strong analytical skills with a track record of evaluating business cases and identifying financial risks and opportunities. Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence senior stakeholders. Experience in leading and developing finance teams. Proficient in overhead cost analysis and financial modelling. What's on offer? Competitive salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, dependent on experience. 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years of service. Option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave. 8% matched pension scheme. Hybrid working arrangement. Send us your CV below, or contact Jenny Goodson for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Remote Work: No Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges. Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about - locally and globally. We've only begun reimaging the future - for our people, our customers, and the world. Location: Bourne End/Hybrid Reports to: Global VP, Total Rewards (US) We're a fast-growing, global company transforming the way people work-and we're looking for a strategic, hands-on Director of Total Rewards to lead compensation and benefits across the EMEA region. In this role, you'll shape and deliver impactful reward programs that support business growth, reflect our culture, and help us attract and retain exceptional talent. Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of competitive, scalable compensation and benefits programs across EMEA, aligned with global strategy and local market needs. Manage and evolve salary structures, incentive plans, equity programs, and recognition initiatives to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Oversee regional benefits offerings, including health, pension, and statutory programs (union and non-union), ensuring compliance and competitiveness. Provide strategic insights through data analysis and market benchmarking to support executive decision-making and annual reward cycles. Advise managers and People Partners and Talent Acquisition Partners on pay decisions, policy interpretation, job evaluations, and total rewards best practices. Support and help lead global total rewards projects and ensure alignment across regions. Partner cross-functionally with all People teams on annual compensation planning-including salary reviews, bonuses, promotions, and equity. Drive communication and training around compensation and benefits programs to build awareness and understanding across the organization. Monitor market trends and regulatory changes, recommending improvements to programs and processes. Manage budgets and financial models, providing ROI analysis and recommendations to senior leadership. Support M&A integration and contribute to special projects as needed. Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, or HR/finance roles. Deep knowledge of EMEA compensation and benefits practices and regulations. Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills (able to build complex models). Experience with M&A and leading through change. Strong business acumen Experience with leading small teams and influence across a global, matrixed organization. Skilled at navigating complex, and sometimes challenging, discussions with regional stakeholders. Work independently and effectively manages projects from inception through execution in a fast-paced, ever changing environment. Ability to work in hybrid model (Bourne End office based) Benefits Up to 32 hours paid time off per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice Reward & Recognition scheme - earn points to spend online Pension Scheme with a matched contribution up to 7% Access to an innovative online learning platform Employee Assistance Program Yearly salary increase Individual performance bonus Private medical and dental Life and Pension scheme Zebra is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system.

Director, Restructuring Corporate Finance & Restructuring FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. Are you ready to make your impact? About The Role Our Corporate Finance team focus on our clients' strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional tests faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. Typical Restructuring team assignments include lead financial restructuring advisory; financial, operational, and commercial due diligence; business reviews; cash and working capital management; valuation; contingency planning and insolvency. Within that context, we are currently seeking a talented and ambitious Director to join our leading Restructuring team in London. What You'll Do Engagement delivery involving: Assisting in the structuring of the engagement approach, scope and deliverables; Managing the team to address the scope within the required timeframe and budget; Speaking with external stakeholders/clients to keep them appraised of progress, initial observations and issues; Coaching and addressing junior team members; Forming initial views and opinions on the engagement to debate with either lead Managing Director or Senior Managing Director; Taking responsibility for producing and delivering the client a substantial element of the deliverable; Covering the Senior members of the team in certain situations. Thinking about wider contributions to the department, be it key accounts, pursuits, business development meetings, recruitment, charity events or broader practice development; Assisting in the preparation of formal pitches; Coaching of junior team members; Preparing and participation in training activities. How You'll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role. What You Will Need to Succeed Solid Corporate Restructuring experience (on behalf of creditors or distressed corporates preferred) Experience in managing key accounts, pursuits, business development meetings, recruitment, charity events or broader practice development advantageous A good level of exposure to writing proposals/pitches Experience of managing junior team members Solid experience in report writing Ability to be flexible with the demands of transaction/project-based work that can require periods of intensive work Strong communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team with diverse skill sets Ability to work in a meritocratic structure which recognises and rewards individual contribution Excellent analytical skills, including presentation of outputs Strong communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team with diverse skill sets. Basic Qualifications Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a numerate subject ACA, ACCA or equivalent Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements. About FTI Consulting FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 33 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn. FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. At FTI Consulting, our goal is to attract, hire, acquire, develop and, most importantly, retain the best and most talentedpeople in the world. As our company continues to grow, we remain focused on building and maintaining a strong cultureof diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a qualifiedindividual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, union affiliation, genetic information, sex, citizenshipstatus, or any other factor prohibited by law.

We're looking for an exceptional Head of Business Services to help lead the Fringe Society into a bold new chapter in our story. We are seeking to appoint an experienced individual to the position of Head of Business Services. One of five senior managers who support and report to the Chief Executive, the Head of Business Services is responsible for ensuring the organisation has the resources, information and operational framework to deliver the range of services provided by the Fringe Society. The Head of Business Services will manage the organisations resources and assets, consider organisational strategy and risk, and ensure all areas of the organisation are best placed to deliver for audiences and artists. A key point of contact for the board, the Head of Business Services will ensure the Fringe Society's plans are deliverable, with key focus on business administration, organisational development, finance, human resource, governance, legal compliance, risk management, premises, assets and IT. The key purpose of the role is to drive organisational cohesion and efficiency, through inclusive and progressive leadership and demonstrable action, confident financial acumen, clear strategic thinking and operational delivery, and a robust approach to both resource and risk management. In 2026 the Fringe Society will be moving into its new permanent home; Fringe Central. The renovation project is only step one in what will be a long-term transformation of the services and support the Fringe Society can offer year round to artists, audiences and communities, and there remains much to do over the coming years to grow and deepen this engagement and the potential of the space. The Head of Business Services will be the driving force for much of this, working with the rest of the senior management team to deliver for all stakeholders and realise the full potential. The Head of Business Services manages a team of five - Facilities Manager, Finance Manager, HR Manager, HR and Governance Manager and Senior Projects Manager. Role and responsibilities The successful candidate will perform a wide range of duties, including but not limited to: Senior Management Team As part of the Senior Management Team (SMT), with the Chief Executive, they will be part of setting and implementing the overall strategic direction of the Fringe Society. This will include working on the following collaboratively with the SMT: Inputting into the development of short- and long-term strategic plans Setting priorities for the organisation Resource planning and monitoring Exploring opportunities for the Fringe Society to innovate, develop new revenue streams and leverage its strengths for the broader good of the entire Fringe community. Specific to this role, is responsibility for the Finance and Governance, Human Resources and Operations functions within the Fringe Society and to take the lead on these areas within the SMT. The role will also lead on the coordination, management and tracking of key flagship Fringe Society projects and will be responsible for ensuring the projects remain on track and that risks throughout are anticipated and mitigated. Finance and Governance Ensure the Fringe Society has sound financial planning, management, reporting and risk management, with primary responsibility for the effective management of the Charity's financial operations. Leading the budget planning process and ensuring that the entire Fringe Society team have effective tools to plan and monitor their budgets. With the Finance team, be responsible for developing ongoing analysis and reporting tools and dashboards to facilitate efficient and accurate internal reporting and that support the team in monitoring and planning income and expenditure and mitigating risk. Ensuring the Society remains compliant with all payment card industry and financial governing body regulations and act as the named person and responsibility for these areas of the organisation. Support the development, delivery and reporting to funders, donors, supporters and partners. Leading on the Society's Charity Governance, including supporting and advising the Governance Manager. Overseeing the administration and engagement of the Board of Trustees, including sub-committees, and the Company Secretary. Ensuring compliance with all statutory, legal, and financial reporting requirements, including the Companies' Act, Charity Law, Data Protection, Employment Law and Health and Safety. Providing internal expertise and checks on contracts, tenders, policies and procedures (including those relevant to the organisations governance), seeking external professional legal advice where required. Leading on dynamic risk analysis and associated mitigation, ensuring the SMT and the board are able to review risk alongside planning at all times. Human Resources Leading the Society's Human Resources strategy, working with the HR Manager to drive meaningful change and positive engagement Ensuring the organisational culture is positive and aligns to the values of the Fringe Society Leading on organisation design, ensuring the Fringe Society can fully realise it's human resource Operations Be accountable for the successful operation of Fringe Central, and work with colleagues and the team to realise the fuller potential of the space in the coming years Oversee business and operations-related contracting and monitor risks associated with external contracting and suppliers. Leading on development of operational strategic plans and their implementation Leading on the project management of Society-wide projects, including the implementation of the principles of sustainability and accessibility across all that the Society does. Person specification Significant experience at a senior level in a financial management or project management role. Proven track record of team leadership and collaboration at senior management level. Experience of developing and delivering effective financial strategy and management. Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience in statutory reporting and audit leadership. Proven track record of performing within a strategic plan and budget, and delivering excellent, measurable results. Knowledge and experience of charity governance and compliance Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise conflicting demands across a very busy workload. Thorough, accurate and with excellent attention to detail. Creative and flexible in response to problem solving. Self-motivated with willingness to contribute ideas. Extensive computer literacy and the aptitude to learn and work within new software and tools. Knowledge of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Knowledge of arts and tourism policy, its political context at local and national level. Understanding of Scottish charity finance, including fund accounting and grant compliance Understanding of charity and company law Understanding of HR law Strong communication, presentation and negotiating skills. Salary and benefits The salary for this post is circa £50,000 per annum, plus contribution towards a personal pension. 28 days holiday per year plus six public holidays. Normal working hours 35 hours a week, worked from 10:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. In the run up to and during the festival you may be required to work additional days and hours. We are a flexible working employer and therefore are happy to discuss flexible working at any stage of the application process. Due to the nature of this role and the festival, we are unable to offer remote working for this position. We can offer varied start and finish times and core hours with flexibility around them, alongside the option hybrid working where suitable within the needs of the organisation. We use positive action under section 159 of the Equality Act in relation to disability or race. This means that if we have two candidates of equal merit in our process, we will seek to take forward the D/deaf, disabled, Black, Asian or ethnically diverse candidate in order to diversify our staff team. The Fringe are active members of the Festivals Edinburgh Sustainability Working group and include climate action as one of the headline targets in theFringe development goals . As part of the commitments of this work, all Fringe staff members are expected to assist with the Fringe Society's environmental goals and consider these in all elements of your work. We are also committed to maintaining the open-access policy of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and aim to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. We expect employees to support these commitments and to assist in their realisation.

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. As a Consultant within the Sourcing, IT Strategy and Corporate Services capability at PA, you will be given the opportunity to work on complex and interesting challenges faced by public and private sector organisations in the UK and internationally. You will be trusted to work across diverse programmes with our clients to improve their back-office functions, offering a rare opportunity to build unrivalledexpertiseand experience. PA offers more than a job. We offer a career in consulting, a stake in our firm, and an environment where individuals and ideas matter. As a Corporate Services consultant, there are a number of areas where you will deliver value to your clients - by guiding them in transforming their finance or procurement function, leading their efforts to leverage a shared service, or supporting them through the selection and embedding of a new ERP solution into their business. You willprovideclient-side advice throughout the full lifecycle of the transformation, frominitialstrategy, through delivery, to completion and benefits realisation. You willdemonstrateinitiative, drive, and a commitment to helping your clients succeed. At PA you have the license to think innovatively when it comes to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. We build multi-disciplinary teams to achieve our clients' ambitions so you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues with a range of business transformation, technology, and digitalexpertiseacross a range of sectors. Our clients see the importance of involving an independent Business Integrator like PA Consulting Group in their ERP transformations and recognise our unique approach: as a result, 95% of our clients come back to us for support on related or other projects. We are looking for experienced ERP Consultants that understand the full life cycle of ERP delivery from sourcing and procurement through to delivery and business integration. We are looking for adaptable people that have a diverse skillset, equally comfortable in designing ERP strategies tolanding transformative ERP programmes through business change. Key Responsibilities: Lead or support ERP strategy development, requirements definition, and vendor selection. Manage ERP implementations, including Systems Integrator oversight. Align business processes with ERP capabilities (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, Workday). Lead or support the development of Target Operating Models and business architecture blueprints. Provide client-side advisory across the full transformation lifecycle. Support change management, training, and benefits realisation. Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site. Qualifications Skills & Experience: Experience in ERP-enabled transformation programmes. Experience acting as a Business Integrator in ERP programmes, bridging client needs and technical delivery. Familiarity with process standardisation and optimisation methodologies. Proven capability in change management. Strong consulting skills and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, Workday or similar). Ability to work across sectors and adapt to varied client environments. Experience in business process design, data migration, and reporting strategy. Matches any (or all!) theabovementionedskills and experience. Demonstrates ability to connect strategicobjectivesto operational design, ensuring business outcomes are embedded in transformation delivery. Comfortable working across People, Design and Process domains to enable successful ERP adoption. Brings a holistic mindset to transformation, considering interdependencies andimpactsacross functions. Shows strong social, interpersonal, and analytical skills - and isgenerally seenas a strong communicator with excellent intervention and presentation skills. Experience creating and nurturing strong client relationships. Experience of operating in public and private sectors. A drive for personal and professional progression. Business process mapping and operational process improvement We know the skill-gap and 'somewhat need to tick every box' can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government's guidance on security vetting before applying. Additional information Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality.We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. 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