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About Fresha Fresha is the leading marketplace platform for beauty & wellness trusted by millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. Fresha is used by 130,000+ businesses and 450,000+ stylists and professionals worldwide, processing over 1 billion appointments to date. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with 15 global offices located across North America, EMEA and APAC. Fresha allows consumers to discover, book and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses via its marketplace, while beauty and wellness businesses and professionals use an all-in-one platform to manage their entire operations with an intuitive business software and financial technology solutions. Fresha's ecosystem gives merchants everything they need to run their business seamlessly by facilitating appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records management, marketing automation, loyalty, beauty products inventory and team management. The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for partner businesses by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and advanced integrations with major tech brands including Instagram, Facebook and Google Role Overview Fresha is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our dynamic, fast-growing organization. The CFO will play a pivotal role in defining Fresha's financial strategy and steering the company's continued global expansion. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys autonomy, embraces complex challenges, and wants to make a significant impact. Key Accountabilities Develop and execute Fresha's financial strategy in alignment with growth objectives. Set financial goals, KPIs, and establish effective financial planning processes. Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and tax obligations. Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the organisation. Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying and implementing corrective actions. Manage investor relations, including fundraising, capital structuring, and communications. Build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions and external stakeholders. Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks through robust internal controls. Oversee cash flow, liquidity management, and working capital optimisation. Implement cash flow forecasting tools and treasury management strategies. Lead financial compliance, audits, and external regulatory reviews. Evaluate M&A opportunities, including modelling, valuation, due diligence, and negotiation support. Oversee and execute post-acquisition integration into Fresha's financial systems and processes. Build, lead, and develop a high performing global finance team. Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and career development opportunities within the team. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Partner with executive leadership and cross functional teams to support strategic decision making. Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership by providing financial insights and recommendations. Identify, implement, and optimise financial technology and automation solutions. Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the finance function. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (Master's or CPA/ACA/ACCA highly desirable). Minimum 10 years' progressive experience in finance or accounting roles. At least 5 years in a senior leadership or executive finance position. Experience in high growth technology, fintech, marketplace, or SaaS organisations strongly preferred. Deep expertise in financial planning and analysis, financial modelling, reporting, and accounting standards. Strong understanding of SaaS metrics, unit economics, and performance drivers. Demonstrated ability to design and execute financial strategies that support scale and business expansion. Proven success in investor relations, including fundraising and managing external financial stakeholders. Strong leadership capabilities with experience building and developing high performing teams. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to senior stakeholders and diverse audiences. High level of commercial acumen with sound judgement and strategic thinking. Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience. Strong integrity, ethical judgement, and commitment to transparency and good governance. Inclusive workforce At Fresha, we are creating a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable. We want all Fresha people to feel included and truly empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Everyone who applies will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the interview process and/or once you join, please let us know so that we can support you.

Finance Director, PE backed Manufacturing, Kilmarnock Cedar has been exclusively engaged by a mid-market Private Equity firm in search of a Finance Director for a profitable c.£30m t/o Manufacturing business. This is a pivotal leadership role, partnering closely with a newly appointed, CEO to help shape the next phase of the company's journey click apply for full job details

Our Vision & Products EverAI - Building the Future of AI Companionship One of the Top 15 Largest & Fastest-Growing AI Companies in the World 35+ Million Users in 2 years - Help Us Reach 100M first, 500M next At EverAI, we're shaping what it means to connect with AI. With 35+ million users and counting, we're not just building products - we're creating entirely new categories. Our flagship product is the world's largest AI girlfriend/boyfriend platform, redefining relationships for millions. It is governed by our proprietary moderation system, EverGuard - an internal AI designed to ensure everything we build is safe, ethical, and human-first. And we're only just getting started! Our Team We are an enthusiastic, passionate and hardworking team of 70 people. Our founding team has strong entrepreneurial experience building and scaling web products from 0 to IPO. Alexis Soulopoulos CEO • 10+ years in Tech Executive Leadership • Co-Founder Mad Paws Holdings (from 0 to IPO) • Forbes 30 under 30 + Deloitte TechFast50 '22 & '23 Michael Monin Co-founder & CTO • 10+ years as CTO / COO (web2/web3), 1+ year in AI/LLM • Serial-entrepreneur: MTK Digital (exited / 0->$20m revenue) and Zipchat (AI Chatbot for E-commerce brands) Thomas Lacroix Co-founder & CMO • 8+ years in Customer Acquisition & E-commerce Growth • Serial-entrepreneur: Curatible (sold to Blackstone) and MTK Digital (exited / 0->$20m revenue) Maruša Fasano CFO/Legal • 25+ years in Finance, Strategy, M&A • Ex-CFO/M& (exited to Blackstone) • Ex-President of the (exited) • (exited) Your Role Key Responsibilities Manual Testing & Quality Ownership: Perform rigorous manual testing of features, user flows, and integrations before every release Write and maintain clear test cases for all features and regression scenarios Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product managers to understand requirements and proactively identify potential risks or edge cases Validate UI/UX quality and ensure smooth performance across devices and environments Automation & Tooling: Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end automated test suites for web applications and APIs, ensuring consistent coverage across core workflows Integrate automated testing into the development and deployment lifecycle, supporting continuous integration and reliable releases Collaborate with engineers to define automation scopes and evolve test architecture alongside product changes Continuously improve automation strategies to optimize test speed, reliability, and maintainability Support debugging of automated test failures and contribute to a culture of fast, automated feedback loops in the development process Your Qualifications Hard Skills Proficiency in test automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Reflect, BugBug, Cypress) Solid understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes Strong experience in writing clear, effective test cases Experience with APIs, JSON, and web technologies Bonus: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar) Bonus: Experience using project management tools, ideally Linear, to manage test tasks, workflows, or bug-tracking Soft Skills Strong communication & collaborative skills (perfectly fluent in English) Goal-oriented, ownership and commitment ️ Doer mindset - we are moving fast and we need people who can find the right balance between executing, planning and strategy Humble - willing to learn, open to feedback - you are comfortable building products that are based on uncensored models and content Why EverAI? Exponential Growth: From 35M+ users in 2 years, to 100M next - and 500M beyond Track Record of Category-Creating Innovation: We consistently launch world-first AI applications - setting the pace, not following it Global Impact: Top-tier user growth, real-world adoption, and cultural relevance Proven Leadership: A senior team that's launched, scaled, and exited & IPO'd multiple scale ups - now fully focused on reshaping AI companionship Elite Remote Team: 100% remote and built to win - world-class talent from Tier 1 tech companies, with a culture of ownership, velocity, and radical creativity ️ Ethical Core: Our AI ecosystem is governed by EverGuard, our proprietary AI moderation technology, ensuring responsible development at scale What We Offer ️ Contract Type: We prefer B2B, but we're flexible, what matters is long-term commitment and impact Work From Anywhere: Fully remote. Choose the environment where you do your best work ️ Paid Time Off: 4 weeks (20 working days) of PTO per year to recharge and reset Annual Gathering: A yearly in-person meetup to connect, brainstorm, and celebrate wins together ️ Health & Wellness Support: Up to $200 per year for wellbeing expenses + unlimited 1:1 sessions with psychologists and lifestyle experts through OpenUp (also available for up to three family members) Co-Working Space Budget: Work from a co-working space up to twice per month (35 EUR / 40 USD per visit) to stay inspired and connected Learning Budget: Dedicated funds to support your professional growth: courses, books, conferences, events, or certifications Equipment: Company laptop provided + monitor budget up to $250 for your workspace setup AI Tools Access: Premium access to ChatGPT, Cursor, Hugging Face, and others, to power your ideas and workflows Top Tier Talent Is Our Multiplier We're a fully remote group of A-players from Tier 1 tech, led by an exec team who've launched, scaled, and exited multiple companies. We move fast, and care deeply about what we build - and who we build it with. We're looking for exceptional talent ready to ship & distribute world-first AI products at scale, fast, and co-create with us this category-defining business. If that's you - reach out and apply! External Referral Program Know someone who could be a great fit for this role? You can refer them through the EverAI External Referral Program and earn a bonus of up to $2,500 if they're hired. Submit a referral here.

Delighted to be working on this newly created Head of HR position on an exclusive basis to lead the People strategy for a dynamic and fast-growing business operating across multiple locations in the UK. Reporting directly to the CEO and managing an HR team across several sites in the UK (supporting a c.1,000 headcount), this role will effectively be responsible for developing a new Group wide HR strategy, aligning all processes, policies and procedures across the full employee lifecycle to create a pro active HR function. This is therefore an exciting change and transformation led role, taking HR through a discovery phase to transform a function that delivers locally into one that is aligned in terms of consistent delivery of HR across all its sites. Key responsibilities will include: Develop and implement an HR strategy to support organisational goals. Lead and manage a team of HR professionals across multiple locations. Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and engagement. Drive compliance with employment legislation and manage employee relations. Use data and KPIs to measure and improve HR performance. Manage HR budgets and ensure efficient delivery of services. Support trade union engagement and collective bargaining processes. You will be an experienced HR professional who has operated in a senior leadership position in a complex and multi site organisation. Comfortable operating in a strategic and operational capacity, you will possess proven experience in change management and project delivery, strong stakeholder management skills, including Board level interaction, and be a commercially minded and data driven individual confident influencing at all levels. You must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and due to the nature of the business possess strong Trade Union experience and knowledge of UK employment law. The company operates a hybrid model with 3 days/week in a Bournemouth office. Some travel will be involved to the other sites.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP APPOINTS MATT ELLIS AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Former Verizon CFO Brings Broad Experience Across Finance, Operations, Corporate Development and Financial Planning SANTA MONICA, May 12, 2025-Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT:UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced that highly regarded global finance executive Matt Ellis has been named as UMG's Chief Financial Officer, effective June 9. Based in Santa Monica, he will be responsible for leading UMG's global financial operations and will report to UMG's Chairman & CEO, Sir Lucian Grainge. Most recently, Ellis served as Executive Vice President and CFO at Verizon Communications where he led all finance activities. Ellis is a highly experienced executive with an outstanding track record of partnering across businesses to execute strategies that deliver revenue growth and profitability. His significant expertise in both finance and operations leadership includes CFO, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), and Corporate Development roles at two Fortune 100 companies, and as a Chartered Accountant in the UK. Ellis succeeds Boyd Muir, who was promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer of UMG in October 2024. Muir has held the position as UMG's Executive Vice President (EVP), CFO and President of Operations since 2010, and has continued to serve as CFO during the search for his successor. In making the announcement, Grainge said, "As UMG's evolution continues and as we expand the very definition of a music entertainment company, we wanted to find the right executive who brings a global worldview and deep financial expertise across a range of industries including media, technology and consumer goods. Matt is that executive." Grainge continued, "With Matt in place, Boyd can accelerate his efforts to execute on a range of strategic growth initiatives in addition to supporting me in the day-to-day management of many of our global corporate and divisional functions." Matt Ellis said, "Sir Lucian and the leadership team have built a world class company that isn't just the market leader, but also driving the evolution of the industry. I am incredibly excited to join UMG at this time and help the team deliver the ambitious commercial and financial goals that they have outlined." Muir said, "Matt brings not only impressive experience as a CFO, but also an understanding of global businesses across dynamic industries in transition. I'm so pleased to welcome Matt to our team and looking forward to collaborating with him as we position UMG for continued growth." As Verizon's CFO Ellis established a capital allocation framework to manage a debt portfolio of $100 billion +, annual capital spending of $17 billion, and a dividend of $11 billion. Additionally, he led the company's participation in, and financing of, multiple spectrum auctions with investment of more than $50 billion, and oversaw acquisitions and divestitures to deliver the company's strategy. During his 10-year tenure there, he also held several senior leadership roles including Senior Vice President and CFO, Operations (2015 - 2016), where he was the FP&A leader for the company's $120 billion Wireline and Wireless business units. From 2013 - 2015, he was SVP and Treasurer and led the $61 billion debt financing component of the 2014 buyout of Vodafone's 45% stake in Verizon Wireless, including issuing $49 billion of bonds in one day. Prior to Verizon, Ellis held multiple senior finance positions at global food company Tyson Foods Inc., where he served as Vice President and Treasurer from . Key accomplishments in this role included regaining investment grade ratings in 2011. As VP, Finance, from 2007 - 2010, he led the company's global M&A activity that resulted in the acquisition of three companies in Brazil and entering into two joint ventures in China. He also served as VP, Country Manager in Mexico from 2004 - 2007, where he directed all business operations of the wholly-owned Tyson subsidiary. Ellis was born in the U.S. and raised in the U.K. Prior to moving back to the U.S. in 1997, Ellis held early career roles as a Commercial Accountant at Dixons Stores Group and as an Audit Supervisor at Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC). He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and earned a BCom (Accounting) from the University of Birmingham in the UK. About Universal Music Group Universal Music Group exists to shape culture through the power of artistry. UMG is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content. Featuring the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. For more information, visit .

The Opportunity At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value - solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY's full spectrum of services, we've reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way. Our core work focusses on using data and analytics in financial due diligence, assessing a target company's financial performance and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities, and potential mitigations, and reporting on these to our clients, their banks, investors and other parties. The Transaction Analytics team work alongside the core financial due diligence teams to provide additional deeper insights and test value drivers with innovative solutions and advanced digital capabilities. Companies are collecting more data with a plethora of sources beyond standard financial accounts including EPOS, loyalty cards and social media. The use of data analytics in financial due diligence can assist in identifying and evaluating trends and value drivers that would otherwise be hidden. You will be working alongside experienced financial due diligence professionals, as part of the Analytics and AI practice, where you will continue to develop your skills to perform financial due diligence alongside technical training in a range of situations and sectors. When working on projects you will almost always be working as part of a wider cross service line team. Your key responsibilities As a Manager in the Transaction Analytics team, you would work on a wide range client facing projects, understanding the key business drivers as well as inputting on the approach with them through the range of digital solutions available across the firm and digital solutions developed in house. Your analysis will provide value to our clients through insights and factual conclusions. Skills and attributes for success Commercial thinking and ability to analyse businesses at pace Be able to gather, verify and assess information to formulate views / conclusions Demonstrable experience in planning, preparing and reviewing deliverables in various forms including visualisations, written reports, presentations and discussions with the client Strong attention to detail with a logical and methodical approach Team working and communication skills To qualify for the role you must have A qualification in computer science, engineering or a highly numerative science Commercial experience and/or relevant industry or transaction experience Understanding of data analytics tools (Alteryx, PowerBI) A passion to provide high quality service to your clients Ideally, you'll also have Past experience of working in a transaction environment and a solid understanding of how Analytics can bring value throughout the transaction life cycle ACA (or equivalent) qualification or relevant other financial qualification Client facing experience from a professional services background Experience in VBA and SQL, though not essential What we look for What's most important is that you're dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You'll need to thrive in picking up new skills as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you've got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you. What we offer We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn more about careers at EY-Parthenon. EY Building a better working world To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

Chief Financial Officer Recruiting within the BH, SO & POpostcodes, across the South Coast Region; including Southampton, Portsmouth & Bournemouth! What's the opportunity? If you're a top quality Chief Financial Officer / Finance Director who's frustrated and fed up with the confines of a normal corporate life and you're looking for something different, or you're an independent CFO who's already made the break from corporate life, or a working or returning CFO parent who wants more work flexibility and work life balance, then read on, this might be for you. You'll be responsible for providing CFO services to ambitious £2-50M private businesses, supporting business owners to climb their Everest. We're not interested in people who just want a job. You'll help our clients reach those summits, you'll be a self-starter with ambition, energy, and a 'can do' attitude, who has a passion to help our clients, typically business owners, entrepreneurs, CEO's or MD's. You'll thrive on the challenge and autonomy of growing your own portfolio of clients, supported by an incredible network of CFOs based across world. We have big dreams, and we expect you to have the same. What do you need to have? You need to be qualified from one of the UKs major chartered accounting institutes and have been a real-life CFO/FD once, twice or several times over, with strong experience and understanding of commercial finance, business strategy, and a track record of success, although your "special sauce" is your natural ability to build genuine long-lasting relationships with our clients. Part CFO, part advisor, part strategist, part friend. Your clients will say "this person and The CFO Centre are in it with me for the long-term, and I know they really care". Working closely with your Regional Director and team of CFO/FDs in a highly collegiate environment. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, with family at our core, as is often found in our own client's operations. "I love the family feel of working here. People genuinely care, and you're not just a number. Colin, his wife Julie and all four of their sons make you feel like this business is yours as well." UK Colleague How does it work? The role is self-employed, whilst operating within a defined model, combining the benefits of being part of a team and supported by a well-established organisation, but with a level of autonomy and freedom in how you deliver outcomes for clients. Rather than feeding you fish, we teach you how to catch them and how to build a portfolio career that can be a game changer for clients and yourself. You'll love the challenge, variety and interest of working for multiple clients and appreciate the flexibility this way of working provides. A great listener, and even better at asking great questions, at first you'll wake up every day and think "how do I build my portfolio today" and then as your portfolio builds think "how do I add value and do something special for my clients today?" We're the UK & Global Market leading provider of part-time Finance Director's and Chief Finance Officer's services to mid-sized businesses. As we say, for those businesses that don't want, don't need and probably can't afford a full time CFO/FD, yet who want access to that skillset on an affordable part-time basis. Who are we? We're 700+ people, in 5 continents, operating across multiple regions in the UK & Ireland. We started The CFO Centre to change the game for mid-tier businesses! You'll join a collective team of former CEOs, Executives, CFOs, FDs, and successful business owners who count themselves at top of the game, and who've experienced success in their former lives. We're the Avengers team of the financial strategy world, bringing together thousands of years of collective experience to supercharge our clients' businesses. "I started here 4 years ago and I'm loving the lifestyle, loving the challenge, and loving the difference I can make to the clients I am working with, and the ethos of what this place is all about. I even get to go to my kids football games now!" - CFO Centre CFO We're a movement of people that left 'corporate' seeking a freedom-based lifestyle. This isn't about retiring or kicking back drinking pina coladas on a beach in Thailand. It's about doing something purposeful and being the captain of your own ship. Freedom is loving what you do, and about having choice. What do we do? We define and deliver the numbers that really matter. What does that mean? Well anyone can come up with numbers, we help our clients find the ones that really make a difference, not only to their business, but to their lives, and help deliver them! Whether that's growth, acquisition, consolidation, or setting them up for the lifestyle they've always wanted. "Working with The CFO Centre has been a game changer for my business. Not only have we doubled our revenue, I'm also able to focus on the things that really matter in the business now." - CEO Client Company We want to continue to change the game, and we are looking for a game changer to join us. Apply now if this sounds like you!

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About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you'll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.SPC oversees firms and individuals (supervision), creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition). Sitting in the Consumer Investments (CI) directorate, the team leads multi-firm reviews across six portfolios focused on financial advisers, wealth managers, investment platforms, self-invested personal pension operators, crowdfunders and peer to peer lenders. The team's work involves identifying emerging consumer investment issues or may be targeted to address specific risks within the portfolios. 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Marakon is a premier corporate strategy consulting firm with a 45-year heritage working with CEOs of some of the world's best-known companies to tackle their toughest business challenges. We bring tailored, objective advice and deep industry experience to help CEOs make better decisions about where, how and when to deploy strategic resources in the pursuit of sustainable value creation. Our clients hire us when their ambitions are high but the way forward is unclear, and when long-term success is as important as immediate impact. Marakon has been part of Charles River Associates, a leading global consulting firm, since 2009, offering the opportunity for Marakon to access a broad selection of experts in diverse fields. Our focus on C-suite strategic issues means that every project will impact company-wide performance and you will work directly with a global client base and their most senior leadership teams. Our collaborative, close-knit culture fosters professional and personal development, with a focus on early responsibility and driving thinking from the start. Position Overview Marakon consultants help solve complex business problems and advise our clients. Using strategic, financial and organisational analysis, consultants develop and evaluate strategy alternatives and ensure those strategies can be executed. Our consultants deliver structured quantitative and qualitative analyses within our client organisations. Typical responsibilities may include: Work closely with senior colleagues to deliver strategy consulting projects that address specific client needs; Conduct independent research to identify, collect, manage and analyse data using spreadsheets; Contribute to internal discussions that build insights from the analytical process and integrate findings into broader project deliverables; Facilitate industry, market structure, and competitor-positioning studies using secondary research and/or primary research surveys or interviews; Assume responsibility for generating sections of client reports, presentations and other client deliverables (e.g. Excel workbooks and PowerPoint presentations) under supervision; Proactively develop knowledge of consulting methodologies; Play a pivotal role in practice-building activities (training, recruiting, marketing, publication, expertise sharing, etc.). Desired Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree, with a strong record of academic success (minimum 2.1 attainment) from a top university; 2-3 years of previous commercial experience, management consulting, investment banking, and corporate strategy experience particularly desirable; Experience building quantitative and analytical models in Excel; Ability to analyse financial information, develop financial forecasts, and translate complex financial principles into guidance for action; Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems; Effective oral and written communication skills; Demonstrated problem solving, executive engagement, and empathy; Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities; Genuine (and well-motivated) interest in strategy consulting. To Apply To be considered for this position, please submit the following: Resume - please include current address, personal email and telephone number; Cover Letter - please describe your interest in Marakon and how this role matches your goals. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis for immediate hire. Career Growth and Benefits Charles River Associate's robust skills development programs , including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities. We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers. Work Location Flexibility Charles River Associates creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognise that individuals realise a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another Charles River Associates office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. 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Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise. With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is experiencing an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and s playing a central role in the once-in-a-generation transformation of England's second city - the Sports Quarter project With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success - on and off the pitch. We are seeking an exceptionalChief Financial Officer (CFO)to help lead the next chapter of the Club's journey. Reporting to theCEO, the CFO will act as a key strategic partner, driving financial performance, ensuring robust financial governance and shaping sustainable long-term growth across all areas of the Club. This role is pivotal to both the Club's day-to-day financial performance and the planning and delivery of major capital investment projects. Key Responsibilities Sustainable Business Growth Partner with the CEO, Board and senior leaders to develop and deliver long-term business and financial strategy Develop long- and short-term financial models and plans that support business performance and sustainable growth Create detailed ROI models to guide investment decisions and prioritisation Assess long-term financial trends and identify opportunities for new income streams and business development Build a reporting infrastructure that supports high-quality, insight-driven decision-making Work closely with Football leadership through the Football Committee to inform recruitment and football operations strategy Identify and promote opportunities for innovation and commercial growth Ensure the Club meets all financial and legal obligations Lead and continuously enhance all financial management processes, controls and procedures Ensure strong financial oversight of significant capital expenditure projects Ensure financial compliance with legislation, football regulations and Board directives Oversee financial accounting systems, processes and cross-Club integration Provide early identification and escalation of financial risk, irregularities or control weaknesses to the CEO & Board Support the Club Secretary on the financial aspects of player contracts, transfer agreements and football regulatory submissions Support Commercial teams in reviewing financial aspects of sponsorships and supplier arrangements Provide clear financial insight to the CEO and Board on cash flow, budget adherence, expenditure and revenue performance Analyse revenue projections and identify opportunities to optimise financial performance Represent the Club at Finance Officer meetings and other football finance forums Oversee insurance, healthcare analysis and regulatory submissions Ensure compliance with UEFA Licensing and WSL financial requirements Liaise with Capita Registrars, advisors and regulatory bodies Leadership Lead, develop and mentor the finance team, establishing clear structures, responsibilities and development pathways Create a high-performing team culture with regular one-to-ones, feedback and professional development Support the full employee journey, from recruitment and onboarding through to progression Operate as a senior leader; attend Board meetings and collaborate across all departments Role model Club values and champion a positive and high-performance culture Company Secretarial Responsibilities Manage annual returns and all Companies House filings Prepare agendas and take minutes for Board and AGM meetings Maintain statutory registers including members, directors and shareholders Oversee correspondence, report writing and the communication of decisions to stakeholders Organise the AGM at the stadium Advise Board members on governance, accounting and tax implications of proposed policies Monitor legislative changes and ensure compliance Liaise with external regulators, lawyers and auditors Maintain systems that ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements What we're looking for in you: Qualifications Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) Degree in finance, accounting, business or a related discipline Experience Proven track record of leading high-performing finance functions in fast-moving organisations Experience working proactively with a CEO and Board of Directors Experience overseeing large capital investment projects (desirable) Strong experience contributing strategically beyond core finance responsibilities Experience working in professional football (desirable Proven experience as a senior leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams Experience leading teams and functions through transformation and organisational change Skills & Knowledge Strong commercial awareness and ability to support complex decision-making Excellent technical financial capabilities, with the ability to be hands on Advanced financial modelling skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Deep understanding of financial systems, accounting processes and financial control Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships at all levels Personal Qualities Authentic passion for excellence, innovation and high performance High energy, resilient and motivated by the opportunity to help transform a football club and contribute to the regeneration of a city High level of integrity, professionalism and dependability Birmingham City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and well-being of our players is our top priority, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background check and training in safeguarding as part of the recruitment process. Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstances. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all individuals to apply. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please inform us when applying.

Chief Financial Officer Recruiting across the BN and RH postcodes. What's the opportunity? If you're a top quality Chief Financial Officer / Finance Director who's frustrated and fed up with the confines of a normal corporate life and you're looking for something different, or you're an independent CFO who's already made the break from corporate life, or a working or returning CFO parent who wants more work flexibility and work life balance, then read on, this might be for you. You'll be responsible for providing CFO services to ambitious £2-50M private businesses, supporting business owners to climb their Everest. We're not interested in people who just want a job. You'll help our clients reach those summits, you'll be a self-starter with ambition, energy, and a 'can do' attitude, who has a passion to help our clients, typically business owners, entrepreneurs, CEO's or MD's. You'll thrive on the challenge and autonomy of growing your own portfolio of clients, supported by an incredible network of CFOs based across world. We have big dreams, and we expect you to have the same. What do you need to have? You need to be qualified from one of the UKs major chartered accounting institutes and have been a real-life CFO/FD once, twice or several times over, with strong experience and understanding of commercial finance, business strategy, and a track record of success, although your "special sauce" is your natural ability to build genuine long lasting relationships with our clients. Part CFO, part advisor, part strategist, part friend. Your clients will say "this person and The CFO Centre are in it with me for the long term, and I know they really care". Working closely with your Regional Director and team of CFO/FDs in a highly collegiate environment. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, with family at our core, as is often found in our own client's operations. I love the family feel of working here. People genuinely care, and you're not just a number. Colin, his wife Julie and all four of their sons make you feel like this business is yours as well. UK Colleague How does it work? The role is self employed, whilst operating within a defined model, combining the benefits of being part of a team and supported by a well established organisation, but with a level of autonomy and freedom in how you deliver outcomes for clients. Rather than feeding you fish, we teach you how to catch them and how to build a portfolio career that can be a game changer for clients and yourself. You'll love the challenge, variety and interest of working for multiple clients and appreciate the flexibility this way of working provides. A great listener, and even better at asking great questions, at first you'll wake up every day and think "how do I build my portfolio today" and then as your portfolio builds think "how do I add value and do something special for my clients today?". We're the UK & Global Market leading provider of part time Finance Director's and Chief Finance Officer's services to mid sized businesses. As we say, for those businesses that don't want, don't need and probably can't afford a full time CFO/FD, yet who want access to that skillset on an affordable part time basis. Who are we? We're 700+ people, in 5 continents, operating across multiple regions in the UK & Ireland. We started The CFO Centre to change the game for mid tier businesses! You'll join a collective team of former CEOs, Executives, CFOs, FDs, and successful business owners who count themselves at top of the game, and who've experienced success in their former lives. We're the Avengers team of the financial strategy world, bringing together thousands of years of collective experience to supercharge our clients' businesses. I started here 4 years ago and I'm loving the lifestyle, loving the challenge, and loving the difference I can make to the clients I am working with, and the ethos of what this place is all about. I even get to go to my kids football games now! CFO Centre CFO We're a movement of people that left 'corporate' seeking a freedom based lifestyle. This isn't about retiring or kicking back drinking pina coladas on a beach in Thailand. It's about doing something purposeful and being the captain of your own ship. Freedom is loving what you do, and about having choice. What do we do? We define and deliver the numbers that really matter. What does that mean? Well anyone can come up with numbers, we help our clients find the ones that really make a difference, not only to their business, but to their lives, and help deliver them! Whether that's growth, acquisition, consolidation, or setting them up for the lifestyle they've always wanted. Working with The CFO Centre has been a game changer for my business. Not only have we doubled our revenue, I'm also able to focus on the things that really matter in the business now. - CEO Client Company We want to continue to change the game, and we are looking for a game changer to join us. Apply now if this sounds like you!

Overview Marakon is a premier corporate strategy consulting firm with a 45-year heritage working with CEOs of some of the world's best-known companies to tackle their toughest business challenges. We bring tailored, objective advice and deep industry experience to help CEOs make better decisions about where, how and when to deploy strategic resources in the pursuit of sustainable value creation. Marakon has been part of Charles River Associates, a leading global consulting firm, since 2009, offering the opportunity for Marakon to access a broad selection of experts in diverse fields. Our focus on C-suite strategic issues means that every project will impact company-wide performance and you will work directly with a global client base and their most senior leadership teams. Our collaborative, close-knit culture fosters professional and personal development, with a focus on early responsibility and driving thinking from the start. Position Overview Marakon consultants help solve complex business problems and advise our clients. Using strategic, financial and organisational analysis, consultants develop and evaluate strategy alternatives and ensure those strategies can be executed. Our consultants deliver structured quantitative and qualitative analyses within our client organisations. Responsibilities Work closely with senior colleagues to deliver strategy consulting projects that address specific client needs; Conduct independent research to identify, collect, manage and analyse data using spreadsheets; Contribute to internal discussions that build insights from the analytical process and integrate findings into broader project deliverables; Facilitate industry, market structure, and competitor-positioning studies using secondary research and/or primary research surveys or interviews; Assume responsibility for generating sections of client reports, presentations and other client deliverables (e.g. Excel workbooks and PowerPoint presentations) under supervision; Proactively develop knowledge of consulting methodologies; Play a pivotal role in practice-building activities (training, recruiting, marketing, publication, expertise sharing, etc.). Desired Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree, with a strong record of academic success (minimum 2.1 attainment) from a top university; 2-3 years of previous commercial experience, management consulting, investment banking, and corporate strategy experience particularly desirable; Experience building quantitative and analytical models in Excel; Ability to analyse financial information, develop financial forecasts, and translate complex financial principles into guidance for action; Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems; Effective oral and written communication skills; Demonstrated problem solving, executive engagement, and empathy; Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities; Genuine (and well-motivated) interest in strategy consulting. To Apply To be considered for this position, please submit the following: a resume (including current address, personal email and telephone number) and a cover letter describing your interest in Marakon and how this role matches your goals. Career Growth and Benefits Charles River Associates' robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities. We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers. Work Location Flexibility Charles River Associates creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. We recognise that individuals realise a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another Charles River Associates office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. At certain times of the year (e.g. holiday periods), additional remote work options are offered to those whose work commitments permit it, although our offices remain open for those who choose or need to be there. Our Commitment to Diversity Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (Equality Act 2010). As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment. The statements included in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.