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This role leads all financial operations for a manufacturing SME, working closely with the Managing Director and Board to deliver accurate reporting, planning, and strategic financial insight while remaining hands-on. It combines team leadership with responsibility for accounting, budgeting, cashflow, tax, audit, and the professionalisation of finance processes within a growing business that is part of a wider group. Client Details My client is a privately owned, manufacturing SME. They operate as part of a wider international group. They are in a phase of professionalising and strengthening their finance function, valuing hands-on leadership, robust controls, and close collaboration with senior management. Description Oversee all financial operations within the company Manage the accounting and finance team and guide them towards achieving company objectives Drive profitability and growth by understanding and influencing key business drivers Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Ensure compliance with regulatory laws and standards in all financial functions Develop and implement financial strategies and plans Monitor and manage company budget and finances Engage in regular financial forecasting and risk analysis Profile Commercially minded finance leader with strong technical accounting expertise Comfortable operating hands-on in an SME manufacturing environment Credible business partner to the Managing Director and Board, contributing to strategic and investment decisions Proven capability across financial reporting, budgeting, FP&A, and cashflow management Experience professionalising finance and accounting processes and controls Confident people manager, able to lead and develop a small finance team Strong communicator, effective with auditors, tax advisers, and wider group stakeholders Advanced Excel skills, with exposure to ERP/BI systems an advantage Pragmatic, detail-oriented, and proactive with a can-do attitude Job Offer Senior leadership role with genuine influence, working closely with the Managing Director and Board Opportunity to shape and professionalise the finance function within a growing manufacturing business Broad, end-to-end responsibility across finance, offering strategic exposure as well as hands-on involvement Stable, permanent position within a profitable SME that is part of a wider group Scope to lead, develop, and build a small finance team and improve systems and processes Involvement in key commercial decisions, including investment appraisal and CAPEX planning Competitive senior-level remuneration package, commensurate with experience Chance to make a visible, lasting impact in a business at an important stage of its development

JHE & Partners are delighted to be working exclusively with a manufacturing business in Bradford who are looking for a FD/Head of Finance on a part-time basis. Heading up a small finance team and reporting into the chairman, this is an exciting prospect for an experienced accounts professional looking for a role working circa 20 hours per week. This is a key role within the business, working closely with the senior management team working to drive the business forward. This is an excellent opportunity suited for someone well-versed in financial management and financial accounting. Duties include: Assist the management team in driving EBITDA performance through effective financial planning and analysis Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of management information to support decision-making processes Develop and implement financial strategies to optimise the company's financial performance Monitor and manage cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting activities Provide leadership and guidance to the finance and HR teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards Prepare and present financial reports to the management team and stakeholders Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and investors. Communicate company vision and objectives effectively Person specification: Qualified (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) Excellent systems experience ideally Sage Payroll and Xero Ability to communicate across all levels including non-financial stakeholders Strong attention to detail, accurate with good problem-solving skills If you are an experienced, motivated and professional accountant seeking an exciting and challenging position in the local area, please apply without delay. Offering a competitive salary and more importantly, flexibility with regards to hours/days, this is a superb opportunity to work for a growing and established Bradford business.

Description Engine by Starling , was born out of Starling : the UK's first and leading digital bank. Today, Starling delivers intuitive, customer-centric tools to help over 4.6 million people and small businesses to be 'good with money'. We believe that great technology has the ability to empower customers to save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Engine is on a mission to promote this philosophy around the world. Engine is a cloud-native, bank-built SaaS platform. We provide a comprehensive and cloud-native solution to power banks around the world, who share our ambition of building businesses designed to evolve, innovate, and meet growing customer demands. The SaaS technology platform is now available to banks, building societies and credit unions around the world, enabling them to benefit from the modern digital features and efficient back-office processes that has helped Starling to achieve its success. At Engine, we follow five guiding principles: listen, keep it simple, do the right thing, own it, and aim for greatness. Having launched in 2022, we are a rapidly-growing organisation who adopts the same agile mindset as our technology. As such, we embrace change, the reimagination of processes and have cultivated an environment where our colleagues - and partners - can design, build and collaborate openly, with a strong degree of ownership and empowerment to get things done. Hybrid Working Engine is headquartered in London, with offices in Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton in the UK and internationally Dublin, Sydney, Dubai, Toronto and New York. We have a hybrid approach to working at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our UK offices to enable in-person collaboration and interaction with your team. About the Role This role will shape our Security objectives, practices and associated policies and processes within Engine as well as lead the continuous improvement of our Information Security capabilities whilst managing a growing Information Security Team. The successful candidate will act as the liaison between Engine and Starling Bank's Information Security teams whilst also ensuring that they are the point of contact for all Information security related questions raised by Engine clients and our auditors. We're looking for a curious, versatile, adaptable and experienced information security or cyber specialist with executive presence and strong leadership skills who enjoys the challenge of a varied and collaborative role. You'll enjoy problem solving, working with a wide variety of stakeholders, and enabling us to be creative in continuing to provide innovative products and services to support our clients, and stay at the forefront of all things Information Security. What you'll get to do: Manage and maintain the Information Security Policy and Information Security Management System to ensure (i) it meets the needs of Engine, its clients, employees and other stakeholders and (ii) compliance with the relevant industry standards, regulatory and certification requirements such as ISO 27001. Oversee Engine's Information Security governance documents (processes, standards and procedures) and optimise reporting of identified threats and vulnerabilities. Oversee the process for obtaining and maintaining compliance certifications and accreditations including but not limited to ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2 and PCI DSS/3DS through engagement with internal teams and our external auditors. Maintain the Information Security Risk Register; identifying, assessing and mitigating information security risks (including security risks related to third-parties and partners) and ensuring coherence with Engine's Risk Management framework. Act as a point of contact for all Information Security related client queries and issues; providing expert opinion and communication during initial client conversations, RFPs, RFIs, delivery and throughout the client lifecycle. Act as an Information Security point of contact for Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery; this includes responsibility for initiation and execution of cyber business impact analysis. Advise the wider organisation on compliance and governance requirements. Oversee Incident Response related to Information Security and ensure coherence and collaboration with the broader Technology response capability. Liaise with external bodies and organisations to keep abreast of the threat landscape, emerging trends, technologies and legislation that have an impact on Information Security. Assist as necessary to investigate security breaches and pursue associated disciplinary and legal matters. Lead and manage a team of subject matter experts to ensure Information Security is managed effectively throughout the IT service delivery lifecycle, addressing client needs. Promote security awareness by collaborating with the relevant teams to provide training and awareness to the wider Engine organisation. Requirements deep understanding and knowledge of cyber security principles, security standards and regulatory compliance and its application in a wide variety of organisations with a strong risk culture. experience in a business facing security role, ideally in an Information Security Director, BISO, CISO or similar capacity strong business acumen and commercial awareness with previous experience in a senior client-facing role or similar. be a self starter / self motivated with the ability to lead, inspire and drive change through an organisation. have the ability to be pragmatic while balancing the needs of Engine against security. ability to work with a variety of stakeholders across all levels and can adapt communication style to different stakeholders. have an ability to think and plan strategically and systematically while recognising the need to deliver to the business requirements. have previous experience working in a complex IT organisation encompassing service delivery, application development and IT infrastructure. an understanding of best practice within Information Security and risk management including standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and COBIT. an understanding of legislation and regulations that impact information Security. E.g. Data Protection Act and GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, PCI DSS. Have previous experience in leading, developing and motivating a team of subject matter experts. An understanding of current and emerging threats and countermeasures and the organisational challenges to addressing these threats. A good practical knowledge of security technologies and wider business solutions including Identity and access management, SIEM, remote working and cloud technologies. Experience of working in a banking or financial services environment would be beneficial. ISC2 CISSP or ISACA CISM, ISACA CRISC, CISA or Open FAIR qualifications would be beneficial. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial video interview with Engine's deputy CTO (45 minutes) A secondary, deeper interview, with Engine CTO and Starling Group CISO (75-90 minutes) Final interview with Engine's CEO and Chief of Staff (45 minutes) Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status . click apply for full job details

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. The Workforce Planning Manager provides a single, trusted view of demand, capacity, skills and readiness sign-off for Playout and converts it into fair, predictable rosters that keep colleagues healthy and services ready. The role makes the workforce picture simple and reliable for leaders and operators, turning data into clear plans and timely action. The role is responsible for delivering efficient utilisation of our workforc e while also ensuring coverage is consistent, breaks are protected and staff roster retain maximal certainty. The role also supports workforce optimisation across Content Experience & Distribution (CXD), contributing to potential shared resourc ing initiatives. The role partners with e ditorial and o perations leadership to understand demand, and with Team Managers to align competency /sign-off coverage and training plans. To increase elasticity, the role builds and leads a resilient freelancer network - expanding the community, streamlining onboarding and compliance, and ensuring transparent utilisation and cost reporting - so supply can flex for peaks without compromising policy or fairness. Finally, the role assesses and improves the booking landscape by specifying, selecting and adopting booking systems and automation that simplify demand capture, roster build and confirmations while reduc ing manual effort and errors across end-to-end resource management. What you'll do Key Responsibilities Own the demand-supply picture for Playout; forecast demand; map capacity, skills and readiness sign-off; surface risks, constraints and options Design and govern roster rules and patterns for fairness, predictability and coverage; protect breaks and rostering certainty Build and publish rotas to agreed timelines; manage day-of-change and backfill according to rules Partner with Team Managers to plan training and assessments; maintain competency coverage Model scenarios for peaks, events and change; agree contingency plans and cost/coverage trade-offs with stakeholders and the Head of Workforce Management Run a concise KPI set and a simple dashboard (e.g., utilisation efficiency, roster stability, time-to-backfill, competency coverage, overtime & freelance usage) Grow and curate a freelancer community for Playout; maintain accurate profiles (skills, sign-off, rates, availability) and satisfaction signals Own freelancer onboarding and compliance with HR/Legal/Procurement Establish clear timesheeting and approvals; ensure accurate cost allocation and budget tracking Own the requirements for booking systems across demand, supply and confirmations; lead vendor assessment with other departments; run small pilots and plan adoption (training, quick references, policy updates) Keep patterns, rules and references current; capture lessons with Playout Capability Management, Operational Analysis and Operational Insight so skills plans and rosters improve continuously Ways of Working Communicate workforce truth in plain English; explain drivers, options and impacts clearly and consistently Work collaboratively with Team Managers, the Head of Workforce Management and the Head of Playout Operations; recognise great practice and coach improvements Balance people wellbeing, service quality and cost; use evidence to drive fair decisions; maintain planning independence while being collaborative Model tidy documentation and disciplined change control for roster rules, booking processes and compliance artefacts What you'll bring Essential Hands-on roster ownership in broadcast or comparable high-reliability environment Proven management of a large freelance community (sourcing, relationships, communications and issue resolution) Experience onboarding freelancers at pace with robust compliance Ownership of timesheeting and approval processes with accurate cost allocation budget tracking Experience specifying, selecting and adopting booking systems and streamlining resource-management workflows (requirements, testing and adoption) Strong scheduling tool proficiency ; able to produce and present utilisation and financial reporting to stakeholders Familiarity with rate-card governance, vendor frameworks and contract hygiene Calm, fair communicator who can collaborate effectively across operational, content and support departments Desirable Working knowledge of skills/ competency frameworks and training scheduling and their impact on go-live readiness The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. For this role we offer the hybrid working approach with 3 days a week onsite in Osterley campus. Your office space: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

The role of Management Accountant involves supporting the financial operations of a business within the industrial/manufacturing sector. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis to assist in decision-making and ensure financial health. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established medium-sized organisation in the industrial/manufacturing industry. They are known for their commitment to operational excellence and delivering high-quality services to their clients. Description As the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for: Prepare and analyse financial reports to support business planning. Manage budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure financial accuracy. Provide insights on cost control and profitability improvements. Collaborate with department heads to monitor and manage financial performance. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities. Support the preparation of tax filings and audits as required. Identify financial trends and present actionable recommendations to management. Profile A successful Management Accountant should have: A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Strong knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting processes. Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills. An analytical mindset with a focus on accuracy and detail. Job Offer A competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 per annum. A permanent role based in Winchester with opportunities for career development. Supportive company culture with a focus on professional growth. Comprehensive benefits package. If you are an experienced Management Accountant looking for an exciting opportunity in Winchester within the industrial/manufacturing sector, we encourage you to apply today.

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. The Workforce Planning Manager provides a single, trusted view of demand, capacity, skills and readiness sign-off for Playout and converts it into fair, predictable rosters that keep colleagues healthy and services ready. The role makes the workforce picture simple and reliable for leaders and operators, turning data into clear plans and timely action. The role is responsible for delivering efficient utilisation of our workforce while also ensuring coverage is consistent, breaks are protected and staff roster retain maximal certainty.The role also supports workforce optimisation across Content Experience & Distribution (CXD), contributing to potential shared resourcing initiatives. The role partners with editorial and operations leadership to understand demand, and with Team Managers to align competency/sign-off coverage and training plans. To increase elasticity, the role builds and leads a resilient freelancer network - expanding the community, streamlining onboarding and compliance, and ensuring transparent utilisation and cost reporting - so supply can flex for peaks without compromising policy or fairness. Finally, the role assesses and improves the booking landscape by specifying, selecting and adopting booking systems and automation that simplify demand capture, roster build and confirmations while reducing manual effort and errors across end-to-end resource management. For this role we offer the hybrid working approach with 3 days a week onsite in Osterley campus. What you'll do Key Responsibilities Own the demand-supply picture for Playout; forecast demand; map capacity, skills and readiness sign-off; surface risks, constraints and options Design and govern roster rules and patterns for fairness, predictability and coverage; protect breaks and rostering certainty Build and publish rotas to agreed timelines; manage day-of-change and backfill according to rules Partner with Team Managers to plan training and assessments; maintain competency coverage Model scenarios for peaks, events and change; agree contingency plans and cost/coverage trade-offs with stakeholders and the Head of Workforce Management Run a concise KPI set and a simple dashboard (e.g., utilisation efficiency, roster stability, time-to-backfill, competency coverage, overtime & freelance usage) Grow and curate a freelancer community for Playout; maintain accurate profiles (skills, sign-off, rates, availability) and satisfaction signals Own freelancer onboarding and compliance with HR/Legal/Procurement Establish clear timesheeting and approvals; ensure accurate cost allocation and budget tracking Own the requirements for booking systems across demand, supply and confirmations; lead vendor assessment with other departments; run small pilots and plan adoption (training, quick references, policy updates) Keep patterns, rules and references current; capture lessons with Playout Capability Management, Operational Analysis and Operational Insight so skills plans and rosters improve continuously Ways of Working Communicate workforce truth in plain English; explain drivers, options and impacts clearly and consistently Work collaboratively with Team Managers, the Head of Workforce Management and the Head of Playout Operations; recognise great practice and coach improvements Balance people wellbeing, service quality and cost; use evidence to drive fair decisions; maintain planning independence while being collaborative Model tidy documentation and disciplined change control for roster rules, booking processes and compliance artefacts What you'll bring Essential Hands-on roster ownership in broadcast or comparable high-reliability environment Proven management of a large freelance community (sourcing, relationships, communications and issue resolution) Experience onboarding freelancers at pace with robust compliance Ownership of timesheeting and approval processes with accurate cost allocation budget tracking Experience specifying, selecting and adopting booking systems and streamlining resource-management workflows (requirements, testing and adoption) Strong scheduling tool proficiency; able to produce and present utilisation and financial reporting to stakeholders Familiarity with rate-card governance, vendor frameworks and contract hygiene Calm, fair communicator who can collaborate effectively across operational, content and support departments Desirable Working knowledge of skills/competency frameworks and training scheduling and their impact on go-live readiness The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working on an exclusive and retained basis with Each Other Care based in Doncaster as they look to recruit a Group Financial Accountant in to the team. This is a newly created role that will report straight in to the Head of Finance and work as part of a 5 person finance team. Each Other Care is a successful and profitable, privately owned business which manages 11 care homes across the UK and Scotland. They provide a whole range of care for older people and those who need 24-hour support including residential, nursing, dementia, palliative, respite, and day care services. Their team dedicates their lives to caring for people and their families, whatever their needs.The role promises to be all-round and varied, with plenty of autonomy, and with scope to get involved with a variety of projects such as process improvement and transformation, and system implementation. The successful candidate will also have the desire and ability to forge and create strong relationships with operational teams for a more collaborative and strategic-led approach to support the continued growth of the business.The company offers excellent benefits including: • Competitive Salary • Annual leave • Hybrid working (2 days WFH) • Pension Scheme Key responsibilities will include:Reporting & Control:• Consolidate quarterly Group management accounts• Lead the year-end audit process, including reviewing accounts, managing timelines, coordinating information requests and responding to audit queries• Manage statutory and banking administration• Apply consistent financial controls and reporting across the Group• Document finance processes and policiesSystems & Partnering:• Support the scope, selection and implementation of new finance systems• Work with Finance Managers to improve finance processes and systems to support a monthly close• Partner with Home Managers to support budget ownership and cost management• Work with Home Admins to ensure accurate data capture and timely processingPlanning & Performance:• Set and maintain the Group budget and lead regular re-forecasting, coordinating inputs across the business• Review and explain financial performance against budget and forecast, including key movements and trends• Provide financial information and analysis to support decision-making and cost control• Analyse spend across key cost categories and procurement partners, including cleaning and medical supplies, food and utilities• Provide clear visibility of the aged debt position across the Group to support cash collectionYou will ideally have the following skills and experiences. • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)• Strong technical accounting ability, including multi-entity consolidation• Experience leading or supporting external audits• Experience of implementing finance systems• Comfortable managing a broad remit and juggling multiple priorities• Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly• Methodical approach, producing accurate, well-structured and reliable work• Confident working with finance and non-finance team members across the business• Organised, driven and takes ownership• Curious, creative and willing to challenge the norm constructively• Big-picture thinker with the ability to get into detail when required• Positive, engaged and motivated by being part of a growing organisation This role would be ideal for someone making a first or second time move out of practice. The successful candidate will be a technically strong finance professional who enjoys working across both central finance and operational environments. If you are interested in the great opportunity, please send in your CV today!

In a Nutshell We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Director to join our team within Vistry Cotswolds, at our Cheltenham office. As our Finance Director, you will be responsible for ownership of all financial planning, analysis, control and reporting for the region, working alongside other department heads and directors to ensure the objectives contained within the region's budgets/forecast click apply for full job details

We are looking for a Technical Strategy & Operations Manager to provide strategic and operational support across Men's Technical, enabling the Technical Director to deliver high-performance outcomes for England Men's teams through clear prioritisation, disciplined execution, and robust governance. This is a two-year fixed-term opportunity as part of the Football Association's Talent Initiative, which brings MBA-level strategic talent into the organisation to deliver high-impact projects across the federation. The role is based at St George's Park National Football Centre, with an expectation to be on-site three days per week. There will also be a degree of travel, particularly in line with tournament schedules. You may not have worked directly within football previously; however, we are seeking individuals who can translate technical thinking into clear strategic plans and deliver them effectively through strong operational execution. What will you be doing? Provide strategic and operational and delivery support across the men's technical department, ensuring priorities are clear, resources aligned and execution consistently meets the demands of elite international football. Support the delivery of the FA strategic plan in order to deliver against objectives and our 'game changer' of 'winning a major tournament'. Translate the Technical Director direction / objectives into actionable, sequenced plans, maintaining momentum and clarity across a complex, multi disciplinary environment. Establish and maintain clear performance reporting, dashboards and review rhythms across priority programmes, camps and tournaments to provide assurance to the technical director and senior stakeholders. Lead the annual financial and strategic planning process for men's technical, with ownership and oversight of budgets in partnership with department heads, ensuring value for money and alignment to strategic priorities. Identify delivery risks early and coordinate corrective action where appropriate. Provide high quality analysis, options and recommendations to inform decision making on priorities, resource allocation, camps, tournaments and programme sequencing. Act as a trusted sounding board to pressure test plans, assumptions and trade offs while maintaining pace of delivery. Build strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support seamless delivery across clubs, competitions and international obligations. Lead structured post programme and post tournament reviews, translating learning into improvements in planning, delivery and cross functional ways of working. Role model FA values and help shape a culture at St George's Park that demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and scrutiny. Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification Passion for elite sport and/or football Strong ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels Proven experience translating strategy into clear, deliverable plans Experience leading complex programmes and projects end to end Proven ability to work effectively in complex, matrixed organisations Excellent analytical and problem solving capability Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Strong relationship building capability with senior and technical stakeholders Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation skills High level of professional judgement, discretion and credibility Beneficial to have: Strong passion for football and understanding of the international elite game Experience working within an elite sport or high performance environment Strong influencing and negotiation skills Comfort operating in high pressure, high scrutiny environments As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract ). A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Contract: 12-month fixed term maternity cover Location: London hybrid, a minimum of two days in the office Reporting to: Head of Corporate Partnerships Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 (dependant on experience) About In Kind Direct For nearly 30 years, In Kind Direct has been at the forefront of product redistribution in the UK, ensuring that no one misses out on life's essentials. Founded by HM The King, we partner with leading brands and retailers to channel everyday goods-hygiene items, household products, toys, clothing and more-to over 6,000 community groups. Every week, we help more than half a million people in need. Yet, poverty and exclusion remain as key challenges within the UK, and we're on a mission to reach even more people with more products. Our values We work with kindness, togetherness and integrity, driving innovation. The opportunity We are seeking an adaptable, and enthusiastic self-starter with experience in account management or business development to join our dynamic and passionate team. You will have the proven ability to build strong personal relationships and networks, engage and influence senior stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing new / current corporate partner organisations to maximise product donations in line with our ambitious five-year strategy. You will be responsible for developing mutually beneficial relationships based on understanding of the "why" and matching that with the benefits of working with In Kind Direct. You will possess commercial hunger, drive, and a desire to deliver results against clear KPI's. Crucially, you will have experience building new partnerships with organisations in several key categories for which you will have ownership. You will be aware of the prospective organisations' internal and external business drivers, understand their KPI's and know how to build propositions that excite them. You will be able to demonstrate how you have delivered results within this environment. Key Responsibilities: Partner Management: Accountability for the value distributed, engagement, frequency of donation, campaign participation, financial contributions and relevant KPIs of partner portfolio. Protect, nurture and grow relationships with a defined number of existing corporate partners (retail and non-retail), developing persuasive and tailored proposals, progress reports and analysis. Support the shift from surplus donations to planned donations which could be through retailer/sales activations Use a tiered approach to prioritise and build deeper relationships, shifting from reactive to proactive planning, and develop joint business plans with priority partners. Work closely with the Marketing and Charity network team to maximise corporate involvement and engagement in the events and content programme. Work with several cross functional teams as required, from ecomm, finance, charity network and operations and customer service teams. Negotiate contracts with corporate partners Business Development To research and identify suitable prospective corporate partners for securing donations of product in line with the charity and network-user needs. Creativity to propose new ideas, and propositions to drive value for In Kind Direct and its network. Creatively utilise In Kind Direct Campaigns, network feedback, research and data points to unlock new conversations, including retailer activations Presentation and Analysis Produce and develop compelling proposals and presentations for a wide range of corporate partnership audiences, from staff to senior executives. Maintain accurate records, analysis & reporting of activity on in-house CRM system. Maintain a strong external profile as an ambassador for the charity, whilst keeping up to date with developments in the Corporate and Charity Sector. Work closely with Head of Corporate Partnerships & Head of Business Development to ensure robust forecasting of corporate accounts including accurate maintenance of product donation and corporate financial pipelines To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate: Relevant commercial experience in sales, account management or relationship management Proven ability to deliver results against KPIs and targets Experience building strong, collaborative partnerships, including joint planning and delivery against shared objectives Confident communicator with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Highly organised, with strong administrative skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload Comfortable working with PowerPoint, Excel and databases/CRMs to produce reports, presentations and insights Able to build effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Collaborative, adaptable and proactive, with a creative approach to engaging corporate partners Passion for change and impact, with a genuine interest in the charity and corporate responsibility sector Strong alignment with In Kind Direct's values of kindness, togetherness, integrity and innovation All training, development and equipment will be provided. Why In Kind Direct? As well as having the chance to work in a charity that helps thousands of people each year, our team benefits include volunteering days, 28 days holiday each year including 3 days between Christmas and New Year, excluding public holidays), an interest-free travel loan, and a generous pension scheme entitlement. We are an equal opportunity employer and support our team to succeed in their roles through training, adaptations, flexibility in working, access to our Employee Assistance Platform, and a range of policies to support people in their personal, family and care responsibilities. We are an accredited Great Place to Work - and have additionally been recognised as a Great Place to Work amongst small Charities and a Great Place to work for Women. We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to our values of kindness, togetherness, integrity, and innovation. We are on an organisational journey to achieving our EDI vision and welcome any questions about our progress and aspirations. We especially welcome applications from anyone with lived experience of being on a low income or working with smaller charitable organisations. We will meet all reasonable expenses that will support anyone invited to interview to be able to participate. If there's anything such as a disability or other circumstance that might affect your ability to take part in any stage of the application or interview process, please don't hesitate to contact us directly. We'll do our best to provide any support or adjustments you may need to take part fully and comfortably. Sharing this information will not affect your application in any way. How to apply The deadline for applying for this role is 9am on the 13th May 2026. We ask all applicants to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, either through our website or our online application process. To apply, please submit your CV and a brief supporting statement (max. 500 words) through our online application portal. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered. 1st stage interviews will take place week commencing 18th May 2026 2nd stage interviews will take place week commencing 25th May 2026 and you will be asked to complete a task, full details will be provided REF-

Financial Controller Location: Bedford (Hybrid working available) Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: Permanent About the Role NRG is partnering with a well-respected SME in the service sector to recruit an experienced and hands-on Financial Controller . This is a pivotal role within the organisation, leading the finance function and contributing directly to both strategic and operational decision-making. Reporting to the General Manager and managing a small finance team, you will oversee all financial activities, ensuring strong controls, accurate reporting, and effective financial planning. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a varied environment where responsibilities are broad and your impact is visible. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage day-to-day finance operations, including AP, AR, general ledger, and payroll. Produce accurate and timely monthly, half-yearly, and annual financial statements. Develop, implement, and monitor robust internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinate external audits and tax filings, working closely with auditors and tax advisors. Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to support strategic decision-making. Monitor cash flow and maintain the organisation's financial stability. Provide insightful financial analysis to senior management, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads. Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, insurance brokers, HR consultancy, and other external partners. Drive continuous improvement by enhancing financial systems, processes, and reporting. Mentor and support the Finance Assistant and Senior Finance Assistant. Undertake ad hoc financial analysis and project work as required. Act as the key contact for HR and Health & Safety advisory services. About You You combine strong technical expertise with confident leadership and a proactive, hands-on approach. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment and managing a varied workload with accuracy and composure. Essential Qualifications & Experience ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified. Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting or finance roles, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial position. Experience working in a small organisation with a broad finance remit. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. A solutions-focused mindset and commitment to continuous professional development. What's on Offer Competitive salary up to £55,000 Hybrid working Cash health plan Life insurance Supportive, friendly, and collaborative team culture Free on-site parking

Are you a commercially astute finance leader with a passion for long-term planning, investment insight and strategic decision-making? We are seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to play a pivotal role in shaping and safeguarding the Groups long-term financial sustainability and growth ambitions. This is a hybrid role with at least 2 days attendance at our our office in High Wycombe, Buck click apply for full job details

A growing professional services company is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead and develop its FP&A function and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making at executive board level. This is a senior leadership role (3 days WFH) responsible for evolving the existing FP&A capability into a forward-looking, insight-driven function that delivers meaningful click apply for full job details

Robert Walters - Operations Finance Business Partner - Permanent - Warwickshire - Hybrid -£60,000 - £65,000 per annum Job title: Operations Finance Business Partner Location: Warwickshire Salary: £60,000-£65,000 per annum + 10% bonus + company car Hours: Full time (Hybrid) Role details A leading organisation in Warwickshire is seeking an Operations Finance Business Partner to join its operations finance team, supporting a complex, high-volume warehousing and supply chain environment. This role plays a pivotal part in linking financial performance with operational KPIs, driving insight-led decision-making across warehouse operations. Working closely with the Head of Operations and warehouse leadership teams, you will develop a deep understanding of employment costs, productivity, and site performance metrics, using data to challenge and influence operational efficiency. You will take ownership of KPI reporting and performance analysis, providing clear visibility of key drivers. Alongside partnering with the wider finance function, you will lead forecasting, budgeting, and reporting across designated areas, ensuring alignment with operational drivers and volume assumptions. The role requires a strong focus on identifying trends, risks, and opportunities within warehouse operations, enabling continuous improvement and delivery of supply chain objectives. Responsibilities of the Operations Finance Business Partner Partner closely with the Head of Operations and warehouse leadership to develop an understanding of employment costs and productivity, providing insight and challenge to support cost control, efficiency improvements, and informed decision-making. Support delivery of supply chain and warehousing strategy by providing robust financial analysis linked to key operational KPIs. Deliver clear and actionable insight into warehouse performance, highlighting trends across productivity, costs, and service levels, and articulating the impact on profit and loss, KPIs, and cash flow. Own and develop KPI reporting for warehousing operations, ensuring metrics are relevant, accurate, and drive the right behaviours across site leadership teams. Identify risks and opportunities in supply chain areas, proposing potential solutions to optimise business outcomes. Collaborate with operational stakeholders to develop and manage budgets and forecasts, with a strong focus on labour planning, volume assumptions, and productivity metrics within warehouse environments. Take ownership of the rolling forecast process for designated areas within the supply chain, ensuring accuracy and relevance. Complete month-end processes and management reporting for supply chain activities, maintaining high standards of detail and reliability. Investigate and challenge performance variances in operational KPIs, working closely with warehouse teams to understand root causes and support corrective actions. Prepare suitable presentation materials for results, forecasts, and insights to senior leadership teams and management groups. Provide commercial and analytical support for projects, process changes, investment appraisals, including post-investment reviews. What the successful candidate will bring Fully qualified accountant Experience within warehouse operations, with an understanding of productivity drivers, labour costs, and operational KPIs Strong interpersonal skills Commercial acumen paired with forward-thinking analytical skills that support business objectives. What sets this company apart This organisation is a recognised leader within their sector, operating at national scale, it combines the stability of a long-established business with ongoing investment in technology, infrastructure, and people. Employees are empowered to make a real impact, working in a purpose-driven environment where operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of the culture. It's an organisation that values expertise, encourages progression, and offers the opportunity to contribute to a service that truly matters. At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Campaign Selection Analyst £45,000 - £50,000 + bonus + strong pension Hybrid - West Midlands (1x day per week) This is an opportunity to join a growing customer analytics function at a pivotal time, where data plays a central role in shaping customer communications and commercial decision-making. You will work at the heart of campaign delivery, combining technical expertise with real business impact across multiple product areas. The Company They are a well-established UK financial services organisation with a strong customer-first culture and a reputation for high-quality service. Data and analytics are a strategic priority, with ongoing investment in modern platforms, tools, and ways of working. The environment is collaborative, stable, and focused on long-term value rather than short-term wins. The Role As a Customer Selections and Analytics Consultant, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely customer selections that support a wide range of campaigns. You will work closely with analytics and marketing stakeholders to turn campaign briefs into robust, data-driven outputs. Key responsibilities include: Translating campaign briefs into clear, structured technical requirements Building, running, and optimising campaign selections using SQL Joining and manipulating data from multiple sources including CRM, transactional, and engagement data Using APIs to push selections into a CRM platform, supporting email and direct mail campaigns Partnering with analytics specialists on testing, measurement, and performance analysis Planning selections ahead of delivery schedules to support smooth campaign execution Contributing to wider data platform migrations and process improvements Your Skills and Experience Strong SQL capability, with confidence building and optimising complex queries Experience in campaign selections, customer analytics, CRM data, or a related data role Ability to translate business requirements into practical data solutions Comfortable working with multiple data sources and large customer datasets Experience supporting marketing or customer communications campaigns Industry background is open, with transferable analytical experience valued What They Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working with flexibility built into the culture Exposure to large-scale data platform and CRM transformation projects Clear opportunities to develop technical capability and progress within analytics A supportive, collaborative team environment with strong knowledge sharing How to Apply Apply now to learn more about this Customer Selections and Analytics Consultant role and how it could fit into your next career move.

Sheridan Maine is partnering on an exclusive basis with a long-established and highly reputable organisation to recruit a Finance Director for a senior, board-level position in West Dorset.This Finance Director job offers a rare opportunity to join a successful business in a strategic finance leadership role, combining commercial finance, operational oversight, and board-level influence. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping business performance, driving financial strategy, and supporting long-term growth.This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on Finance Director, Financial Controller stepping up, or senior finance leader seeking a broad, high-impact role within a collaborative environment.The Role - Finance Director (FD)As Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the finance function while contributing to wider business operations. This is a highly visible FD role requiring both strategic thinking and day-to-day financial leadership.Key focus areas include: Leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting Delivering accurate and timely management accounts and financial reporting Providing commercial insight and financial analysis to support decision-making Partnering with the Board to drive business strategy and performance Supporting business growth, profitability, and operational efficiency Maintaining strong financial controls, governance, and compliance Finance Director Responsibilities Overall responsibility for financial management, cash flow, and reporting cycles Business partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic financial insight Managing banking relationships, funding arrangements, and covenant reporting Oversight of property, leases, and commercial agreements Responsibility for supplier contracts, cost control, and overhead management Supporting HR processes and people strategy alongside external advisors Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, and controls Collaborating on IT systems, operational efficiency, and business transformation Ensuring compliance with health & safety, legal, and regulatory requirements Finance Director RequirementsTo be successful in this Finance Director job, you will be: A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) An experienced Finance Director, Head of Finance, or Financial Controller ready to step up Proven in leading a finance function within a multi-site or complex business A strong commercial finance professional with strategic insight Confident operating at Board level, able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills A collaborative leader with strong communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable managing a broad, hands-on finance leadership role Why Apply for this Finance Director Role? Senior board-level Finance Director position with real influence Broad role combining strategic finance and operational leadership Opportunity to join a stable, well-established business Collaborative and supportive senior leadership team Chance to drive business improvement, growth, and change initiatives Apply for this Finance Director JobIf you're searching for Finance Director jobs in the South West / West Dorset, or a senior finance leadership role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to explore this Finance Director opportunity in confidence.You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Finance Lead High-growth Tech London / Hybrid Harmonic is partnering with one of the UK's most interesting mission-driven technology businesses, a spinout from a well-known start-up incubator that has scaled to £10m revenue and 100 headcount, growing at approximately 50% year-on-year. The business helps individuals and families live the lives they actually want. By combining high-quality human advice with proprietary technology, they give their clients the tools to understand their goals, model their future, and build plans that are genuinely centred around what matters to them. It's a business with real purpose and a growing base of clients whose lives have been changed because of it. This is their first full-time Finance Lead hire, and it's deliberately not a "maintain what we have" role. They need a builder. Someone who can own the BAU operations, yes, but who also has the vision and capability to architect the finance function for the next stage of growth: the modelling, the infrastructure, the AI-enabled processes, and the fundraising readiness. You will work directly with the founders and have genuine influence over how the business scales. Key Responsibilties Own end-to-end financial operations: bookkeeping, management accounts, statutory reporting, payroll oversight, and compliance Take full ownership of the financial model: rolling forecasts, scenario planning, unit economics, finance business partnering and runway analysis Evaluate and implement the finance stack of the future, including an AI tech stack and automation tooling Prepare the business for future capital raises: clean cap table, investor-ready reporting, and financial due diligence Manage compliance, audit, and tax matters including R&D tax credits and EMI/EIS Act as a strategic partner to the founders and leadership team, turning financial data into insight that drives decisions Ad hoc analysis and strategic projects, such as team planning and overseeing a part-time bookkeeper What They're Looking For ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with meaningful post-qualified experience Background in a high-growth start-up or scale-up: someone who has built, not just maintained Strong financial modeller, comfortable building and owning a 3-year plan Genuinely AI-curious and working in a tech-forward way Exposure to a fundraise at Series A/B level or equivalent preferred Mission-driven: you care about the work the business does, not just the role itself Preference for candidates from a Tech or Fintech background Package: Salary: £90,000 - £120,000 Bonus: Up to 20% (average expectation 10-15%) Equity: EMI options (typically granted after year 1) Pension: 6% employer contribution 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.

UK Plant Financial Controller Burton Upon Trent Full Time, Permanent £ Negotiable + Bonus SF Recruitment are partnering with an established UK manufacturing business is looking for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of financial control and reporting across two UK sites. Reporting into the UK Finance Director this role is critical in driving profitability, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. You'll work closely with Operations and Manufacturing leaders, acting as a true business partner and providing clear, actionable financial insight. Strong experience within Manufacturing, Multi-site & Cost Accounting is essential. As the Financial Controller you will: - Full ownership of P&L and balance sheet for two UK manufacturing sites - Delivery of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting (UK GAAP / IFRS) - Lead site budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis - Control and track capital expenditure from project approval through to asset creation - Actively manage and improve working capital (inventory, receivables, payables) - Lead manufacturing cost accounting and performance analysis - Analyse production variances, labour efficiency, material usage, and overhead absorption - Build and maintain operational dashboards (productivity, hours, efficiency) - Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives - Trusted advisor to Plant Managers and Operations teams - Support capital investment decisions, capacity planning, and efficiency projects - Provide insight into pricing, margins, and supply chain optimisation - Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness - Maintain compliance with UK statutory and tax requirements - Drive consistency and standardisation across sites About You - Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) - 5+ years post-qualification experience in manufacturing or plant finance - Strong background in cost accounting and inventory management - Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence operational leaders - Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (JD Edwards ideal) - Experience in multi-site environments; import/export exposure a plus - Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement This is a site-based role with ad-hoc travel between two UK locations, so a full driving licence is essential.