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The Prime Minister called for reform of the British state, seeking to go further and faster on renewal, and to ensure a more active government. To support these aims, the government established the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) as its centre of infrastructure expertise, harnessing the policy and strategy insight of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the delivery specialism of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and bringing them together to create a new, stronger and more powerful organisation within HM Treasury capable of delivering these goals. NISTA has six objectives: Overseeing the government's 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy Identifying and coordinating infrastructure needs Unblocking barriers and streamlining delivery of the government's major projects Setting standards and improving the government's project delivery capabilities Providing effective assurance for the government's priority projects Leading expertise on private finance The new Strategy and System Change function is the voice of authority on long-term infrastructure needs and strategy across government. The function is currently being shaped through a consultative design process to determine NISTAs final operating model which is on track to complete by the summer with implementation thereafter. The teams are a broad mix of professions and grades, including strategy and policy specialists, economists and analysts, data and digital professionals (including data science and insight), etc. The post also directs secondees from other Government departments and manages capacity to meet peaks in demand. About the Role The Strategy and System Change Director will support NISTA's CEO and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to deliver the Government's agenda and play a critical role as NISTA goes through a period of transformation. They will have the opportunity to develop the new Strategy and System Change directorate so that it is the voice of authority on long-term infrastructure needs and strategy across government. They will build trust and credibility with Ministers, as well as senior leaders across government and industry, and lead expert teams in line with NISTA's ways of working-coherent, confident, committed and collaborative-creating an inclusive culture where people are supported to thrive and deliver at pace. The postholder will be a member of NISTA's Senior Leadership Team and HMT's senior leaders' group, contributing to corporate leadership and organisational transformation and will need to operate flexibly in a dynamic environment. The role will evolve over time in response to ministerial and organisational priorities and the postholder will be expected to adapt their focus and ways of working accordingly, taking on additional responsibilities across NISTA/HM Treasury as required. Key responsibilities include: Providing visible, strategic leadership that champions NISTA, setting a clear direction for transformation and embedding a culture of openness, innovation, and accountability within their teams and throughout the organisation, working closely with fellow Directors and corporate teams across NISTA and HM Treasury to ensure a coherent, joined-up approach. Providing long-term vision and direction for UK Infrastructure by working with Ministers, departments and key stakeholders to implement and update the government's 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy and deliver cross-cutting long term strategic projects, working closely with NISTA's Delivery and Portfolio and Market and Sector Engagement teams to do so. Providing authoritative advice to Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, and senior stakeholders including the PAC to influence departmental and government wide decisions on infrastructure and investment working across NISTA and wider Treasury to develop coherent views. Developing organisational data capability, including a hub for data scientists, to support pipeline quality, market intelligence and benchmarking, in collaboration with Delivery and Portfolio teams and the Market and Sector Engagement directorate. Developing NISTA's spatial planning function to coordinate infrastructure needs, contribute to the development of sectoral/ local plans and inform spending decisions. Delivering the Social Infrastructure Roadmap and undertake social infrastructure needs assessment by partnering with departments and the Office of Government Property. The Director will also be a key member of NISTA's senior leadership team and HMT's senior leaders' group and will be expected to make a corporate leadership contribution. Person Specification: While in post, the successful candidate will be expected to perform well across the full range of Senior Civil Service behaviours set out in the Success Profile framework and demonstrate commitment to Civil Service values. The essential criteria for the purpose of selection are: Extensive experience of operating and influencing at C-Suite/ Ministerial/ Cabinet level in both the private and public sectors with track record of securing confidence of senior colleagues and stakeholders across a wide network. Experience of policy development, delivery and operational experience alongside strategic leadership in multiple government departments and/or local authorities at a senior level, with a proven ability to work with academia and use large and complex sets of data and evidence to draw broad and innovative strategic and policy insights and adapt strategy to changing contexts. Experience of building trusted, effective working relationships with Ministers, providing clear, impartial advice and supporting informed decision-making. Experience of leading and developing high performing, multi-disciplinary teams and providing direction and structure in an uncertain, fast paced and complex environment. Experience of building effective internal and external partnerships across organisational boundaries including with the private sector in a complex and large organisation to deliver through and with others to achieve the right outcomes. The following experience is desirable: Experience and knowledge of social infrastructure strategy and/ or policy. For more information on the role and how to apply, please review the full job description on Civil Service Jobs by following the "apply" link. Benefits of working with us include: 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant) Flexible working patterns (job-share, condensed hours) A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 28% Generous parental leave packages Onsite restaurant and coffee bar. The London office also offers a gym, showers and prayer room Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme, season ticket advances and payroll giving Access to a retail discounts and cashback site A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help meet the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity At HM Treasury we have an exceptionally broad remit; our work touches every citizen of the country. So, it's important our employees come from the widest possible range of backgrounds, bringing us the widest possible range of perspectives and ways of thinking. We are committed to ensuring that all staff are able to realise their potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form or speak to the recruitment team.

The Prime Minister called for reform of the British state, seeking to go further and faster on renewal, and to ensure a more active government. To support these aims, the government established the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) as its centre of infrastructure expertise, harnessing the policy and strategy insight of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the delivery specialism of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and bringing them together to create a new, stronger and more powerful organisation within HM Treasury capable of delivering these goals. NISTA has six objectives: Overseeing the government's 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy Identifying and coordinating infrastructure needs Unblocking barriers and streamlining delivery of the government's major projects Setting standards and improving the government's project delivery capabilities Providing effective assurance for the government's priority projects Leading expertise on private finance The Market and Sector Engagement function is currently being shaped through a consultative design process to determine NISTAs final operating model which is on track to complete by the summer with implementation thereafter. The function will work closely across NISTA (systems strategy; delivery and portfolio function and project finance) and in partnership with spending teams, and the Economic Growth Unit (EGU) in HMT, in order to anchor sector engagement and project delivery support in fiscal frameworks, spend controls and approvals processes The role holder is expected to manage multiple teams and workstreams and at this stage in the design process we expect between 15-25 members of staff -market and sector engagement, pipeline and publications, regulatory reform teams-that together constitute a substantial part of the organisation's outputs. Final spans and layers will be confirmed through the current detailed organisation design and are expected to be in place by the time the role holder joins; the post will line manage several senior leaders and team managers and is ultimately accountable for the performance of a large cadre of professional staff delivering complex, cross government programmes. About the Role This is a senior leadership role requiring strong judgement, depth of understanding of the private sector, credibility with delivery leaders and investors, and the ability to operate across policy, regulation, commercial and finance interfaces. The Director for Market and Sector Engagement will play a critical role as NISTA goes through a period of transformation and will shape and lead NISTA's market-facing capability to help make UK infrastructure investable and deliverable by: delivering an investor-ready dynamic Infrastructure Pipeline (grounded in credible project data and delivery plans); coordinating engagement with departments, regulators, investors and industry, partnering with Government Commercial Function; amplifying the United Kingdom's (UK) international offer in boosting UK growth by learning from international experience and financing structures; supporting reforms that improve the delivery environment (including in regulated sectors); and helping convert projects from investment proposition to commercial deal and then to contract so that schemes reach market and delivery at pace. They will build trust and credibility with Ministers, as well as senior leaders across government and the private sector, and lead expert teams in line with NISTA's ways of working-coherent, confident, committed and collaborative-creating an inclusive culture where people are supported to thrive and deliver at pace. The postholder will be a member of NISTA's Senior Leadership Team and HMT's senior leaders' group, contributing to corporate leadership and organisational transformation and will need to operate flexibly in a dynamic environment. The role will evolve over time in response to ministerial and organisational priorities and the postholder will be expected to adapt their focus and ways of working accordingly, taking on additional responsibilities across NISTA/HM Treasury as required. Key Responsibilities: Providing visible, strategic leadership that champions NISTA, sets a clear direction and embeds a culture of openness, innovation, and accountability within your team and throughout the organisation. Delivering an investable dynamic Infrastructure Pipeline which requires effective coordinated engagement with departments, investors, industry and the supply chain to maintain a relevant, up-to-date picture of future demand that leads to improved outcomes for UK Infrastructure; Partnering with the Government Commercial Function to deliver improved commercial outcomes across the GMPP portfolio; alongside NISTA's delivery and portfolio teams. Boosting private investment in infrastructure by collaborating with departments, regulators and investors to create an investor-friendly, growth-oriented framework (including with the Public Finance Institutions group and supporting delivery of Lower Thames Crossing and Euston financing structures), drawing on expertise from across Treasury and working alongside NISTA's Project Finance directorate. Modernising cross-sector economic regulation by working with regulated sectors, regulators and departments to identify and address barriers to investability and delivery in partnership with policy and delivery teams across NISTA and wider Treasury. Leading NISTA's international work to promote UK infrastructure and helping to increase private investment. Person Specification While in post, the successful candidate will be expected to perform well across the full range of Senior Civil Service behaviours set out in the Success Profile framework and demonstrate commitment to Civil Service values. The essential criteria for the purpose of selection are: Experience of operating and influencing at C-Suite/ Ministerial/ Cabinet level in both the private and public sectors with track record of securing confidence of senior colleagues and stakeholders across a wide network. Leading market facing functions or complex programmes in major infrastructure projects, with strong client side skills and delivery credibility. Mobilising private investment into infrastructure through contemporary approaches and capital markets engagement; strong financial acumen and value for money focus Experience of delivering high quality outcomes across the project lifecycle, with a combination of project delivery, commercial, procurement and project finance experience. Experience of building effective internal and external partnerships across organisational boundaries in a complex and large organisation to deliver through and with others to achieve challenging or new outcomes. The following is desirable: Experience of working at a senior level in different sectors with strong commercial acumen. For more information on the role and how to apply, please review the full job description on Civil Service Jobs by following the "apply" link. Benefits of working with us include: 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant) Flexible working patterns (job-share, condensed hours) A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 28% Generous parental leave packages Onsite restaurant and coffee bar. The London office also offers a gym, showers and prayer room Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme, season ticket advances and payroll giving Access to a retail discounts and cashback site A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help meet the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity At HM Treasury we have an exceptionally broad remit; our work touches every citizen of the country. So, it's important our employees come from the widest possible range of backgrounds, bringing us the widest possible range of perspectives and ways of thinking. We are committed to ensuring that all staff are able to realise their potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Your new company A highly profitable, fast-growing business in West London are recruiting a Group Financial Controller. This superb organisation has delivered year-on-year growth and is aiming to reach £100 million turnover within the next few years.They are an ethical, forward-thinking, sustainable business and an employer of choice. As a multi-site operation, they now require a commercially minded Group Financial Controller to help guide their next phase of expansion. This role offers genuine scope to progress into the next Finance Director.They have modern corporate offices with parking and excellent transport links. The business also offers a hybrid working policy-three days per week in the office-and flexible start and finish times. Your new role As Group Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for group financial reporting, lead and develop the finance team, and partner closely with operations.You will support strategic decision-making at board level, contribute to capital projects, and drive financial insight to support long-term growth.Key duties include: Leading and preparing consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual accounts Overseeing group budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis Overseeing tax, treasury and internal controls Providing financial analysis for investment and commercial decisions Working closely with banks and auditors What you'll need to succeed ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified Strong financial control and reporting experience Industry background in retail, manufacturing, or FMCG Experience working with an ERP system Eligible to work in the UK, and live within 1 hour's commute What you'll get in return Salary: £80,000-£100,000 depending on experience 25 days' holiday, pension and parking Flexible working options: 3 days in the office, 2 from home Flexible start and finish times Clear progression opportunity to Finance Director What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to send an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us today.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are considering your next move, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Group Tax & Treasury Manager - London We are partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing, multi-entity business backed by private equity to appoint a Group Tax & Treasury Manager . This is a high-impact role offering broad exposure across tax, treasury, and strategic finance, ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a standalone capacity and enjoys driving change. The Role Reporting to the Corporate Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the Group's tax and treasury agenda. Operating within a highly acquisitive environment, you will ensure robust compliance, strengthen governance, and deliver practical, commercially focused tax solutions across the business. You will be the go-to person for all tax & treasury matters, working closely with senior stakeholders to improve processes, minimise risk, and enhance efficiency-while reducing reliance on external advisors. Key Responsibilities Lead UK corporation tax and VAT compliance, including filings, reporting, and statutory obligations Oversee tax accounting (current and deferred), group relief, and UK GAAP disclosures Manage transfer pricing, Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR), and thin capitalisation requirements Identify and deliver tax efficiencies, including R&D claims and capital allowances Provide expert VAT and indirect tax guidance across a complex group structure Support M&A activity, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration Own treasury activities, including cashflow forecasting, banking relationships, and cash pooling Due to the acquisitive nature of the business, there are now c50 bank accounts. Simplify the banking facility structure through the consolidation to one preferred supplier. Strengthen governance frameworks, including SAO, CCO compliance, and tax risk management Act as the primary contact for HMRC and support audit and investor reporting Drive process improvements and explore tax technology solutions About You A technically strong and commercially minded tax & treasury professional who is comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment. You bring a hands-on approach, a continuous improvement mindset, and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. Key Requirements Qualified accountant or tax professional (CTA, ACA, ACCA) 5+ years' experience in large, complex or PE-backed organisations Proven experience operating as a standalone Tax Manager Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax, VAT, and tax governance frameworks Experience managing tax across multi-entity structures Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Advanced Excel and data analysis capability Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the tax and treasury function within a growing, acquisitive group. You'll play a key role in driving strategic decisions, improving controls, and creating long-term value for the business. This position is based in central London, with an expectation of four days per week in the office initially moving to three days, post probation.

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact. In Europe, Forvis Mazars has developed a leading team in Corporate Treasury Advisory with 60+ dedicated consultants supporting Treasury & Financing departments or CFO in 4 mains areas: (i) Treasury Transformation, (ii) Liquidity Optimisation; (iii) Financial Risk Management; and (iv) Operational Support. Forvis Mazars Group has recently launched a strategic initiative to boost the development of this Corporate Treasury Advisory practice with the objective to double its size within 3 years leveraging on strong existing expertise and Forvis Mazars footprint. The Opportunity Forvis Mazars is looking for an Assistant Manager or Manager to join our London team to help lead and deliver client engagements focused on Treasury Management Systems (TMS), bank connectivity and payments (including Bank Communication Tools / payment platforms). This role is ideal for someone with hands-on TMS and/or payments platform implementation experience who enjoys being client-facing, translating requirements into clear deliverables and shaping practical solutions. Where this role sits: The Assistant Manager / Manager role sits within our UK Treasury Advisory team and typically reports into an Associate Director / Director / Partner. Key Responsibilities Main activities for the role include: Participate and oversee the delivery of TMS and bank connectivity / payments (BCT) assignments (selection, implementation / PMO, optimisation, configuration, administration support, upgrades, audit, etc.), ensuring client expectations are exceeded and quality standards are met. Translate client requirements into clear deliverables and practical recommendations. Contribute to UK go-to-market initiatives to develop new opportunities related to TMS and BCT in the UK (marketing campaign, events, publication, direct approach). Identify, negotiate and secure business opportunities with the support existing Treasury Advisory teams and local partners. Support team and capability build in the UK and collaborate with Corporate Treasury Advisory colleagues across Europe. Your Profile Essential Minimum of 4 to 5 years' experience in treasury technology / treasury transformation (consulting or in-house), with hands-on exposure to TMS and/or payments platform delivery. Certified with one or more TMS platforms, such as Kyriba , ION , FIS , GTreasury (or similar). Experience leading workstreams / engagements across requirements, solution design, governance/PMO, testing/UAT and go-live readiness. Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills; comfortable with Treasury/Finance/IT audiences. Ability to turn ambiguity into structured decisions, plans and deliverables. Fluent English (written and spoken). Desirable Hands-on experience leading bank connectivity and payment factory workstreams: SWIFT / host-to-host / APIs, payment factory concepts, bank onboarding. Familiarity with treasury operating model/process redesign alongside systems. Knowledge of the UK treasury ecosystem (ACT, banks, vendors). People leadership (coaching / informal line management). What We Offer A chance to help build a growing UK treasury technology capability, backed by a strong and established European treasury advisory team. High-impact client work across treasury transformation, technology and payments. Significant autonomy and responsibility with clear progression opportunities. Hybrid working and flexible arrangements. Training and development programs in a collaborative international environment. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.

Part-Time Tax Manager Entrepreneurial Property Business London Harmonic are proud to be partnering with a growing, entrepreneurial property business in their search for a Part-Time Tax Manager / Finance Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity for a tax-focused finance professional looking for a flexible, portfolio-style role with real commercial exposure. This position offers the chance to step into a broad, hands-on role, combining technical tax oversight with strategic financial input, supporting a dynamic leadership team as the business continues to evolve and expand. The Client Our client is a privately owned property business with a diverse portfolio spanning investment, asset management, and development. Operating with an entrepreneurial mindset, the business has built a strong track record through opportunistic acquisitions and hands-on asset management. With an agile and lean team, they place real value on commercial thinking, ownership, and adaptability. The business is continuing to grow its portfolio and is now looking to strengthen its financial oversight, particularly across tax, treasury, and strategic finance. This is an environment where finance plays a key role in enabling smart decision-making, with close interaction between leadership and advisors, and a clear focus on long-term value creation. The Role This is a broad and commercially minded position, ideal for someone who enjoys operating across both technical and strategic areas of finance. You will take ownership of tax matters across the business, while also supporting wider finance activities including treasury, cash flow oversight, and ad hoc commercial analysis. Working closely with the Directors, you will act as a trusted advisor, helping to navigate tax considerations, optimise structures, and provide financial clarity to support investment decisions. The role offers significant flexibility and autonomy, making it well suited to someone seeking a part-time position alongside other commitments or portfolio work. Responsibilities Lead on all tax-related matters including corporate tax, VAT, and structuring considerations Oversee tax compliance, liaising with external advisors where required Provide guidance on tax-efficient structuring of investments and transactions Support treasury activities including cash flow monitoring and liquidity planning Assist with financial oversight across the portfolio, including performance tracking Partner with Directors on commercial decision-making and investment analysis Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning where needed Review and improve financial processes and reporting where appropriate Act as a key finance point of contact across the business What our client needs to see (essential) ACA / ACCA / CTA / Qualified Accountant or Tax Specialist Strong tax background, ideally within property, real estate, or asset-backed environments Experience managing corporate tax and VAT matters Commercial mindset with the ability to apply tax knowledge to real-world decisions Comfortable operating in a hands-on, standalone capacity Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders What we would like to see (non-essential) Experience in an SME or entrepreneurial environment Exposure to treasury, cash flow management, or broader finance responsibilities Experience working with property structures, SPVs, or investment vehicles Previous experience in a part-time or portfolio role Location: London (flexible / hybrid) Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 FTE (pro rata, depending on experience) Start Date: ASAP At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation. Please feel free to share this with any friends or colleagues who may be interested. If the role looks like a brilliant fit, feel free to drop me a note on At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.