Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home Your new organisation At London Borough of Brent, finance is more than just producing the accounts, it's about enabling transformation, safeguarding public resources, and helping shape the future of our borough. Working closely with colleagues across the council to ensure that financial insight is at the heart of decision-making. Their work is grounded in fairness, inclusion, and respect, and great pride is taken in creating a team environment where every voice is heard, and every success is celebrated. These values are not just aspirations, they are embedded in how they lead, how they support each other, and how they deliver for Brent's communities. Your new role We are recruiting for a Senior Finance Analyst for Capital (Public Realm and Assets) within the Capital, Treasury and Commercial Team. As the Senior Finance Analyst you will be working as a business partner and be responsible for providing specialist accounting support to the public realm area of the council's capital programme. The SFA will work with the public realm capital area providing professional advice on a broad range of financial issues to support the council's objectives. In addition, they will lead on ensuring the fixed asset register is accurately updated - track asset values, planning for replacement/maintenance and forecast depreciation. The Senior Finance Analyst will report to the relevant Head of Finance. Key activities will include: Public-realm projects often involve multiple contractors, phases, and risks. You will monitor spending against budget, flag cost pressures, ensure financial controls are followed and help project managers make informed decisions Manage budgets for long-term infrastructure and improvement projects Public-realm improvements often rely on managing complex funding mixes: capital grants, developer contributions, borrowing, using internal capital reserves. You will ensure these are used correctly and compliantly. Managing and leading staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capabilities. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant. Excellent communications skills and the ability to challenge and influence a range of stakeholders. Experience of supporting budget management, you will ideally understand capitalisation policies, asset register management, depreciation and impairment, revaluations, IFRS-based public-sector accounting and local government capital finance regulations What you'll get in return Benefits include: competitive salary the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme generous holiday entitlements starting from 27 days' holiday a year a full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity and paternity entitlements and childcare schemes flexible working patterns, including hybrid working training and development opportunities good travel links in and out of Wembley and a range of cost saving travel schemes access to My Brent Rewards, our dedicated website for staff with big brand discounts and local offers work at the outstanding state-of-the-art Brent Civic Centre season ticket loan for public transport cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities Closing date 15th March. Please do not wait until the closing date to apply. We will be assessing candidates as they apply.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home Your new organisation At London Borough of Brent, finance is more than just producing the accounts, it's about enabling transformation, safeguarding public resources, and helping shape the future of our borough. Working closely with colleagues across the council to ensure that financial insight is at the heart of decision-making. Their work is grounded in fairness, inclusion, and respect, and great pride is taken in creating a team environment where every voice is heard, and every success is celebrated. These values are not just aspirations, they are embedded in how they lead, how they support each other, and how they deliver for Brent's communities. Your new role We are recruiting for a Senior Finance Analyst for Capital (Public Realm and Assets) within the Capital, Treasury and Commercial Team. As the Senior Finance Analyst you will be working as a business partner and be responsible for providing specialist accounting support to the public realm area of the council's capital programme. The SFA will work with the public realm capital area providing professional advice on a broad range of financial issues to support the council's objectives. In addition, they will lead on ensuring the fixed asset register is accurately updated - track asset values, planning for replacement/maintenance and forecast depreciation. The Senior Finance Analyst will report to the relevant Head of Finance. Key activities will include: Public-realm projects often involve multiple contractors, phases, and risks. You will monitor spending against budget, flag cost pressures, ensure financial controls are followed and help project managers make informed decisions Manage budgets for long-term infrastructure and improvement projects Public-realm improvements often rely on managing complex funding mixes: capital grants, developer contributions, borrowing, using internal capital reserves. You will ensure these are used correctly and compliantly. Managing and leading staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capabilities. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant. Excellent communications skills and the ability to challenge and influence a range of stakeholders. Experience of supporting budget management, you will ideally understand capitalisation policies, asset register management, depreciation and impairment, revaluations, IFRS-based public-sector accounting and local government capital finance regulations What you'll get in return Benefits include: competitive salary the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme generous holiday entitlements starting from 27 days' holiday a year a full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity and paternity entitlements and childcare schemes flexible working patterns, including hybrid working training and development opportunities good travel links in and out of Wembley and a range of cost saving travel schemes access to My Brent Rewards, our dedicated website for staff with big brand discounts and local offers work at the outstanding state-of-the-art Brent Civic Centre season ticket loan for public transport cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities Closing date 15th March. Please do not wait until the closing date to apply. We will be assessing candidates as they apply.
Job Advertisement: Commercial Analyst Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic environment? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality insights that empower decision-making? If you're excited about driving business performance, our client, a leading player in Corporate and Institutional Banking, is seeking a talented Commercial Analyst to join their team in London! Position: Commercial Analyst Rate: £350 per day Umbrella Location: London (2 days per week minimum onsite) Contract Duration: 6 months About the Role As a Commercial Analyst, you will play a pivotal role within the Client Solutions Group (CSG). You will be at the forefront of a multi-year transformation aimed at enhancing the organization's global operating model. Your focus will be on elevating commercial reporting and analytical infrastructure, ensuring that stakeholders have access to the insights they need to make informed decisions. Key Responsibilities Reporting Design & Build: - Lead the design and development of commercial reporting across various systems. Stakeholder Engagement: - Partner with teams to understand reporting needs and translate them into structured reporting solutions. Data Quality & Control: - Define and embed quality controls to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and transparency.- Collaborate closely with Data & Analytics teams to address data gaps and improve feed quality. Continuous Improvement: - Identify automation opportunities and implement enhancements to simplify reporting delivery.- Contribute to the roadmap for next-generation reporting capabilities. What You'll Need We're looking for an individual who is as enthusiastic about growth as we are! Specifically, you should have: Strong Understanding: A solid grasp of Corporate and Institutional Banking, including the markets and clients served. Strategic Thinking: The ability to challenge the status quo and drive change through influence and trust-building. Adaptability: Experience in implementing new working methods within a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. Technical Skills: Familiarity with the current infrastructure and systems used across Corporate and Institutional Banking. Experience with tools such as Python, SQL, or similar is a plus. Knowledge of regulatory capital in a finance context will enhance your profile. This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact within a prestigious organization. If you are driven, proactive, and ready to take on the challenge of enhancing business performance through insightful analysis, we want to hear from you! Join Us! If you're excited to contribute to a transformative journey and meet the qualifications above, please apply now! Let's shape the future of Corporate and Institutional Banking together! Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted for further discussions. Thank you for your understanding. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Mar 15, 2026
Contractor
Job Advertisement: Commercial Analyst Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic environment? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality insights that empower decision-making? If you're excited about driving business performance, our client, a leading player in Corporate and Institutional Banking, is seeking a talented Commercial Analyst to join their team in London! Position: Commercial Analyst Rate: £350 per day Umbrella Location: London (2 days per week minimum onsite) Contract Duration: 6 months About the Role As a Commercial Analyst, you will play a pivotal role within the Client Solutions Group (CSG). You will be at the forefront of a multi-year transformation aimed at enhancing the organization's global operating model. Your focus will be on elevating commercial reporting and analytical infrastructure, ensuring that stakeholders have access to the insights they need to make informed decisions. Key Responsibilities Reporting Design & Build: - Lead the design and development of commercial reporting across various systems. Stakeholder Engagement: - Partner with teams to understand reporting needs and translate them into structured reporting solutions. Data Quality & Control: - Define and embed quality controls to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and transparency.- Collaborate closely with Data & Analytics teams to address data gaps and improve feed quality. Continuous Improvement: - Identify automation opportunities and implement enhancements to simplify reporting delivery.- Contribute to the roadmap for next-generation reporting capabilities. What You'll Need We're looking for an individual who is as enthusiastic about growth as we are! Specifically, you should have: Strong Understanding: A solid grasp of Corporate and Institutional Banking, including the markets and clients served. Strategic Thinking: The ability to challenge the status quo and drive change through influence and trust-building. Adaptability: Experience in implementing new working methods within a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. Technical Skills: Familiarity with the current infrastructure and systems used across Corporate and Institutional Banking. Experience with tools such as Python, SQL, or similar is a plus. Knowledge of regulatory capital in a finance context will enhance your profile. This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact within a prestigious organization. If you are driven, proactive, and ready to take on the challenge of enhancing business performance through insightful analysis, we want to hear from you! Join Us! If you're excited to contribute to a transformative journey and meet the qualifications above, please apply now! Let's shape the future of Corporate and Institutional Banking together! Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted for further discussions. Thank you for your understanding. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. The SMBF Production Management organization provides business critical application management and support for our Services, Markets, Banking and Functions clients globally. Join our Stability Governance team as a Lead Analyst, a pivotal role within the broader Optimization and Enablement function dedicated to strengthening our Production Management landscape. This position offers a unique opportunity to actively shape and drive critical stability and resiliency governance initiatives and frameworks. We are seeking a proactive individual with a foundational understanding of Production Support and Risk Management, eager to apply their expertise within the complex and highly regulated environment of the banking sector. Your contributions will be instrumental in ensuring the resilience and optimal performance of our vital systems. Responsibilities Generate and present comprehensive monthly stability metrics and reports for diverse business units. Establish and continuously monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for application stability. Utilize artificial intelligence and automation tools to reduce toil and enhance efficiency. Identify, implement and champion best practices to drive continuous service improvement across the technology landscape. Conduct in-depth thematic analysis of stability data, identifying key trends and providing actionable recommendations for preventative and corrective measures. Support and contribute to the Focus and Intensive Care application improvement programs. Participate in annual attestation and review processes for critical artifacts, such as the Change Risk Index and Market Event Management. Lead initiatives focused on improving data quality and streamlining processes. Participate in advancing our Production Management Strategy. Manage and contribute to projects and ad-hoc requests as required. Required Skills Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead, prioritize effectively, and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels through clear and compelling communication (both written and verbal). Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical acumen and problem-solving capabilities to identify complex issues, derive insights, and formulate effective solutions. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy in all deliverables. Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Innovation & Process Improvement: Proactive mindset with the ability to innovate and champion process enhancements to drive efficiency and productivity. Data Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in data transformation and analysis, including experience with large and complex datasets. Ability to translate raw data into actionable business intelligence. An understanding of data science principles is beneficial. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Qualifications Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience. Experience in IT governance, production support, or risk management within the banking or financial services industry. What we'll provide you 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) A discretionary annual performance related bonus Private Medical Care & Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resources Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive. Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. The SMBF Production Management organization provides business critical application management and support for our Services, Markets, Banking and Functions clients globally. Join our Stability Governance team as a Lead Analyst, a pivotal role within the broader Optimization and Enablement function dedicated to strengthening our Production Management landscape. This position offers a unique opportunity to actively shape and drive critical stability and resiliency governance initiatives and frameworks. We are seeking a proactive individual with a foundational understanding of Production Support and Risk Management, eager to apply their expertise within the complex and highly regulated environment of the banking sector. Your contributions will be instrumental in ensuring the resilience and optimal performance of our vital systems. Responsibilities Generate and present comprehensive monthly stability metrics and reports for diverse business units. Establish and continuously monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for application stability. Utilize artificial intelligence and automation tools to reduce toil and enhance efficiency. Identify, implement and champion best practices to drive continuous service improvement across the technology landscape. Conduct in-depth thematic analysis of stability data, identifying key trends and providing actionable recommendations for preventative and corrective measures. Support and contribute to the Focus and Intensive Care application improvement programs. Participate in annual attestation and review processes for critical artifacts, such as the Change Risk Index and Market Event Management. Lead initiatives focused on improving data quality and streamlining processes. Participate in advancing our Production Management Strategy. Manage and contribute to projects and ad-hoc requests as required. Required Skills Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead, prioritize effectively, and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels through clear and compelling communication (both written and verbal). Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical acumen and problem-solving capabilities to identify complex issues, derive insights, and formulate effective solutions. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy in all deliverables. Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Innovation & Process Improvement: Proactive mindset with the ability to innovate and champion process enhancements to drive efficiency and productivity. Data Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in data transformation and analysis, including experience with large and complex datasets. Ability to translate raw data into actionable business intelligence. An understanding of data science principles is beneficial. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Qualifications Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience. Experience in IT governance, production support, or risk management within the banking or financial services industry. What we'll provide you 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) A discretionary annual performance related bonus Private Medical Care & Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resources Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive. Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
An award winning MGA are looking for a FP&A Analyst to join their finance department to support the FP&A manager in completing various monthly reporting responsibilities. The main responsibilities of this FP&A Analyst role will include: Work with Finance Business Partners to understand the key drivers of business performance and develop regular MI reporting To lead on the management reporting of UK central support functions Supporting on both the annual Budgets and quarterly Forecasts Business partnering on some of the underwriting businesses Prepare Variance analysis for group companies and teams Assist with production of all finance MI for the wider business Identify and drive process improvements and play a key role in building out standardised reporting and MI The successful candidate for this FP&A Analyst will need experience in working in an accounting function in the insurance industry or someone working practice company. The candidate must also be a qualified (ACA/ACCA/iICAEW) and be a confident communicator and have good knowledge of Excel.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
An award winning MGA are looking for a FP&A Analyst to join their finance department to support the FP&A manager in completing various monthly reporting responsibilities. The main responsibilities of this FP&A Analyst role will include: Work with Finance Business Partners to understand the key drivers of business performance and develop regular MI reporting To lead on the management reporting of UK central support functions Supporting on both the annual Budgets and quarterly Forecasts Business partnering on some of the underwriting businesses Prepare Variance analysis for group companies and teams Assist with production of all finance MI for the wider business Identify and drive process improvements and play a key role in building out standardised reporting and MI The successful candidate for this FP&A Analyst will need experience in working in an accounting function in the insurance industry or someone working practice company. The candidate must also be a qualified (ACA/ACCA/iICAEW) and be a confident communicator and have good knowledge of Excel.
System Analyst / Architect - API workflow We're looking for a System Analyst / Architect - API & Workflow optimization to design and optimise the systems that power modern, connected digital experiences. The Role You'll take ownership of workflow and API architecture, ensuring seamless integration, performance, and scalability across our platforms click apply for full job details
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
System Analyst / Architect - API workflow We're looking for a System Analyst / Architect - API & Workflow optimization to design and optimise the systems that power modern, connected digital experiences. The Role You'll take ownership of workflow and API architecture, ensuring seamless integration, performance, and scalability across our platforms click apply for full job details
The CLS Performance and Capacity Team reports into the Technology Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Information Officer. The team is responsible for the delivery of cost effective capacity management to ensure an optimal performance of all business processes and services based on planned variations in demand. The team plays a crucial role to assist CLS in achieving performance goals and plan budgets, while preventing the unnecessary overprovisioning of infrastructure. The P&C team continuously tracks CLS ability to meet the published Risk Appetite for performance and capacity for its key business systems. The organizational structure reflects the key role and importance of the team in the management of the CLS wide technology stack. The team has recently deployed an in-house proactive monitoring capability known as CMIS to enhance the Performance & Capacity management process maturity. This role will be responsible for: Assist in all performance engineering and capacity management activities to support the delivery of projects as well as BAU initiatives and processes. Assist in developing CMIS proactive management products such as reports, dashboards and forecast models. Assist in day to day performance and capacity management activities of live services. Essential Functions Provide support in setting up and developing the performance and capacity monitoring and reporting requirements for applications and infrastructures hosted by CLS and/or third party vendors Validate and communicate system characteristics and maximum capabilities in terms of both performance and capacity Analyze system behaviors and identify potential areas of concern regarding future stress/pinch points. Build an action plan for resolution. Regularly report on performance and capacity findings to stakeholders Qualifications / Certifications Electronic Engineering or IT Degree educated In order to carry out the duties of the position effectively, the individual will need to possess the following attributes: Judgement and decision making Able to work independently, as required Success Factors Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving P&C related issues in order to meet organizational standards. Identifies and appropriately manages/escalates potential risks. Judgement and Decision Making Contributes to achieving cross functional, consensus driven decisions by engaging and influencing others. Work Complexity and Innovation Manages work guided by established policies; and regularly establishes new procedures and policies as required. Communication and Influence Delivers, directs, and facilitates communication amongst the function and to business functions Knowledge Basic understanding of IT systems and corporate architecture. Teamwork and Professionalism Builds strong relationships across the organization. Drives teamwork and cooperation with others to arrive at consensus driven decisions. Demonstrates the CLS values, superior professionalism and ethical conduct. Personal Effectiveness Adapts to unexpected changes in circumstances and re prioritizes the team's approach and activities. Plans and prioritizes, establishing a course of action leading to successful achievement of the team's objectives.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
The CLS Performance and Capacity Team reports into the Technology Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Information Officer. The team is responsible for the delivery of cost effective capacity management to ensure an optimal performance of all business processes and services based on planned variations in demand. The team plays a crucial role to assist CLS in achieving performance goals and plan budgets, while preventing the unnecessary overprovisioning of infrastructure. The P&C team continuously tracks CLS ability to meet the published Risk Appetite for performance and capacity for its key business systems. The organizational structure reflects the key role and importance of the team in the management of the CLS wide technology stack. The team has recently deployed an in-house proactive monitoring capability known as CMIS to enhance the Performance & Capacity management process maturity. This role will be responsible for: Assist in all performance engineering and capacity management activities to support the delivery of projects as well as BAU initiatives and processes. Assist in developing CMIS proactive management products such as reports, dashboards and forecast models. Assist in day to day performance and capacity management activities of live services. Essential Functions Provide support in setting up and developing the performance and capacity monitoring and reporting requirements for applications and infrastructures hosted by CLS and/or third party vendors Validate and communicate system characteristics and maximum capabilities in terms of both performance and capacity Analyze system behaviors and identify potential areas of concern regarding future stress/pinch points. Build an action plan for resolution. Regularly report on performance and capacity findings to stakeholders Qualifications / Certifications Electronic Engineering or IT Degree educated In order to carry out the duties of the position effectively, the individual will need to possess the following attributes: Judgement and decision making Able to work independently, as required Success Factors Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving P&C related issues in order to meet organizational standards. Identifies and appropriately manages/escalates potential risks. Judgement and Decision Making Contributes to achieving cross functional, consensus driven decisions by engaging and influencing others. Work Complexity and Innovation Manages work guided by established policies; and regularly establishes new procedures and policies as required. Communication and Influence Delivers, directs, and facilitates communication amongst the function and to business functions Knowledge Basic understanding of IT systems and corporate architecture. Teamwork and Professionalism Builds strong relationships across the organization. Drives teamwork and cooperation with others to arrive at consensus driven decisions. Demonstrates the CLS values, superior professionalism and ethical conduct. Personal Effectiveness Adapts to unexpected changes in circumstances and re prioritizes the team's approach and activities. Plans and prioritizes, establishing a course of action leading to successful achievement of the team's objectives.
£60,000 + 20% bonus Hybrid - Bedfordshire HQ + Flexible Working Large, Market-Leading UK Organisation Are you a qualified finance professional who thrives in large, complex environments? Do you excel in long-range planning, investment modelling and driving commercial insight that shapes strategic decision-making?This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile FP&A and Property Finance role within one of the UK's largest and most well-known consumer-led groups. You'll be joining a high-performing central finance team with huge exposure across the business, supporting major investment decisions and long-term planning for a multi-billion-pound estate. What You'll Be Doing You'll play a key role in shaping the financial future of the group through a blend of FP&A, business partnering and property investment analysis. Your remit will include: Strategic & Long-Term Planning Leading 5-year planning , annual budgeting and strategic business planning cycles. Supporting senior leadership with insight that influences long-term growth. Property & Investment Finance New site modelling and assessing commercial viability of major property projects. Capital investment appraisal and post-investment review. Producing high-quality modelling for large-scale development decisions. Group-Level FP&A Consolidated reporting for both internal and external audiences. Developing KPI packs and performance dashboards for senior stakeholders. Challenging assumptions and providing sharp, commercial insight. Reporting & Governance Capital reporting, scenario analysis, forecasting and risk management. Ensuring financial processes support investment discipline and strong governance. What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with exceptional organisation and communication skills: Essential Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Strong understanding of investment principles and accounting processes Experience working in a large corporate environment OR Big 4 / Transaction Services / Audit background Highly organised, detail-driven, and able to manage multiple complex workstreams Desirable Exposure to capital projects or large-scale property portfolios Experience supporting CapEx decisions or large investment programmes Why This Role Stands Out Genuine strategic exposure - you'll be influencing decisions on multimillion-pound investments A chance to work in an industry-leading organisation with a significant UK footprint High visibility: your work sits at the heart of group-level decision-making Strong bonus and salary package Career growth: this environment suits ambitious people who want to move into FP&A leadership, strategy, or investment finance in the future
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
£60,000 + 20% bonus Hybrid - Bedfordshire HQ + Flexible Working Large, Market-Leading UK Organisation Are you a qualified finance professional who thrives in large, complex environments? Do you excel in long-range planning, investment modelling and driving commercial insight that shapes strategic decision-making?This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile FP&A and Property Finance role within one of the UK's largest and most well-known consumer-led groups. You'll be joining a high-performing central finance team with huge exposure across the business, supporting major investment decisions and long-term planning for a multi-billion-pound estate. What You'll Be Doing You'll play a key role in shaping the financial future of the group through a blend of FP&A, business partnering and property investment analysis. Your remit will include: Strategic & Long-Term Planning Leading 5-year planning , annual budgeting and strategic business planning cycles. Supporting senior leadership with insight that influences long-term growth. Property & Investment Finance New site modelling and assessing commercial viability of major property projects. Capital investment appraisal and post-investment review. Producing high-quality modelling for large-scale development decisions. Group-Level FP&A Consolidated reporting for both internal and external audiences. Developing KPI packs and performance dashboards for senior stakeholders. Challenging assumptions and providing sharp, commercial insight. Reporting & Governance Capital reporting, scenario analysis, forecasting and risk management. Ensuring financial processes support investment discipline and strong governance. What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with exceptional organisation and communication skills: Essential Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Strong understanding of investment principles and accounting processes Experience working in a large corporate environment OR Big 4 / Transaction Services / Audit background Highly organised, detail-driven, and able to manage multiple complex workstreams Desirable Exposure to capital projects or large-scale property portfolios Experience supporting CapEx decisions or large investment programmes Why This Role Stands Out Genuine strategic exposure - you'll be influencing decisions on multimillion-pound investments A chance to work in an industry-leading organisation with a significant UK footprint High visibility: your work sits at the heart of group-level decision-making Strong bonus and salary package Career growth: this environment suits ambitious people who want to move into FP&A leadership, strategy, or investment finance in the future
Commercial Analyst Slough Up to £45,000 + £6.5k Car + Up to 15% Bonus + Benefits Join one of the UK s most established retail organisations, operating nationally with a strong reputation for quality, customer experience, and product design. With a large store footprint and growing online presence, the business continues to invest in data and analytics to drive smarter commercial decisions across the organisation. This is an opportunity for a Commercial Analyst to play a key role in delivering actionable insights across sales, inventory, and customer performance. Working closely with senior stakeholders, including board-level leadership, you ll transform complex retail data into clear commercial reporting that supports strategic decision-making. Why apply: Board-level exposure: Deliver reporting and insights that directly support senior leadership decisions. High-impact analytics: Work with large retail datasets covering sales, stock, and customer performance. Modern BI environment: Utilise Microsoft s BI stack to build dashboards, reporting models, and automated insights. Cross-functional influence: Partner with finance, operations, and marketing teams to improve commercial performance. Strong benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, private healthcare, and long-term partnership benefits. Growth opportunity: Develop within a data-driven retail organisation investing in analytics and reporting capability. What we re looking for: SQL querying and relational database experience Power BI dashboard development and data visualisation Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft BI stack experience Report development using tools such as Power BI or Report Builder Data modelling, data extraction, and dataset manipulation Retail data analysis (sales, inventory, customer metrics) Experience working with large datasets and automated reporting solutions If you re a data-driven analyst with strong BI and SQL skills looking to influence decision-making within a major UK retail business, this role offers the visibility, tools, and commercial impact to take your analytics career to the next level.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
Commercial Analyst Slough Up to £45,000 + £6.5k Car + Up to 15% Bonus + Benefits Join one of the UK s most established retail organisations, operating nationally with a strong reputation for quality, customer experience, and product design. With a large store footprint and growing online presence, the business continues to invest in data and analytics to drive smarter commercial decisions across the organisation. This is an opportunity for a Commercial Analyst to play a key role in delivering actionable insights across sales, inventory, and customer performance. Working closely with senior stakeholders, including board-level leadership, you ll transform complex retail data into clear commercial reporting that supports strategic decision-making. Why apply: Board-level exposure: Deliver reporting and insights that directly support senior leadership decisions. High-impact analytics: Work with large retail datasets covering sales, stock, and customer performance. Modern BI environment: Utilise Microsoft s BI stack to build dashboards, reporting models, and automated insights. Cross-functional influence: Partner with finance, operations, and marketing teams to improve commercial performance. Strong benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, private healthcare, and long-term partnership benefits. Growth opportunity: Develop within a data-driven retail organisation investing in analytics and reporting capability. What we re looking for: SQL querying and relational database experience Power BI dashboard development and data visualisation Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft BI stack experience Report development using tools such as Power BI or Report Builder Data modelling, data extraction, and dataset manipulation Retail data analysis (sales, inventory, customer metrics) Experience working with large datasets and automated reporting solutions If you re a data-driven analyst with strong BI and SQL skills looking to influence decision-making within a major UK retail business, this role offers the visibility, tools, and commercial impact to take your analytics career to the next level.
Conflicts and New Business Team Leader Elite US law firm is seeking a Conflicts and New Business Team Leader to supervise the London team of Conflicts and AML Analysts and a Conflicts New Business Team Administrator to ensure day to day delivery of new business intake, conflicts clearance and AML processes across the UK and EU offices. Salary to £85,000 Market leading benefits including 33 days annual leave Hybrid working Stunning City offices 09:30-17:30 working hours Conflicts and New Business Team Leader Key Responsibilities: Set clear daily and weekly objectives to ensure timely completion of conflicts checks, AML reviews, and matter openings Allocate and prioritise workloads, including urgent and time-sensitive requests, to meet deadlines Provide day-to-day guidance on conflicts and AML policies, ensuring consistent, compliant application Conduct regular one-to-ones to support performance, development, and operational effectiveness Contribute to hiring, onboarding, performance, promotion, and reward decisions Oversee and conduct conflicts searches, exercising judgement in reviewing results and escalating where appropriate Oversee and conduct client due diligence and AML risk assessments in line with policy and regulation Review AML documentation for accuracy and consistency, escalating higher-risk cases without delay Oversee preparation and submission of New Business Forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance Conflicts and New Business Team Leader Skills & Requirements: Previous experience in a similar role within a law firm Broad operational knowledge of conflicts, AML and new business intake processes Understanding of core management practices including scheduling, prioritising, coaching, and monitoring quality of work Sound judgement in identifying issues requiring escalation
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
Conflicts and New Business Team Leader Elite US law firm is seeking a Conflicts and New Business Team Leader to supervise the London team of Conflicts and AML Analysts and a Conflicts New Business Team Administrator to ensure day to day delivery of new business intake, conflicts clearance and AML processes across the UK and EU offices. Salary to £85,000 Market leading benefits including 33 days annual leave Hybrid working Stunning City offices 09:30-17:30 working hours Conflicts and New Business Team Leader Key Responsibilities: Set clear daily and weekly objectives to ensure timely completion of conflicts checks, AML reviews, and matter openings Allocate and prioritise workloads, including urgent and time-sensitive requests, to meet deadlines Provide day-to-day guidance on conflicts and AML policies, ensuring consistent, compliant application Conduct regular one-to-ones to support performance, development, and operational effectiveness Contribute to hiring, onboarding, performance, promotion, and reward decisions Oversee and conduct conflicts searches, exercising judgement in reviewing results and escalating where appropriate Oversee and conduct client due diligence and AML risk assessments in line with policy and regulation Review AML documentation for accuracy and consistency, escalating higher-risk cases without delay Oversee preparation and submission of New Business Forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance Conflicts and New Business Team Leader Skills & Requirements: Previous experience in a similar role within a law firm Broad operational knowledge of conflicts, AML and new business intake processes Understanding of core management practices including scheduling, prioritising, coaching, and monitoring quality of work Sound judgement in identifying issues requiring escalation
Our client is looking to hire a Commercial Finance Analyst to join them on a permanent basis. This is a newly created, permanent role and will form a key part of their finance team. You'll be working on a hybrid basis, with access to either the Cheltenham or Falmouth office. Client Details Our client is a multinational business who are investing in their finance team, with the aim of becoming a more strategic and commercially focused function. This role with help to embed commercial insight and analytical thinking into planning and decision making. Description The Commercial Finance Analyst will be responsible for the following duties; Deliver commercial analysis and insights to support strategic planning and business decision-making. Conduct pricing, margin, and profitability analysis. Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate commercial performance and support scenario planning. Provide clear, data-driven reporting that highlights risks, opportunities, and trends. Support budgeting and forecasting processes with robust commercial input. Monitor competitor pricing and market trends to inform business strategy. Partner with colleagues across the business to evaluate the effectiveness and return on investment of commercial initiatives. Help develop dashboards and automated reporting tools to provide real-time insights. Contribute to the documentation and sharing of best practices, supporting training and continuous improvement. Collaborate with the global finance team and wider business to align efforts with organisational objectives. Participate in ad-hoc projects Ensure that financial insights are embedded into strategic planning cycles and drive continuous improvement in commercial analysis. Profile The successful candidate for the Commercial Finance Analyst role will ideally; Be ACA/CIMA or ACCA qualified Have a background in pricing strategy, margin optimisation, or commercial analysis. Be familiar with data visualisation and automation tools. Have a strong understanding of financial planning and analysis processes. Have the ability to influence and engage stakeholders to drive change. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Work within a supportive and professional team environment. If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Commercial Finance Analyst, please apply!
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
Our client is looking to hire a Commercial Finance Analyst to join them on a permanent basis. This is a newly created, permanent role and will form a key part of their finance team. You'll be working on a hybrid basis, with access to either the Cheltenham or Falmouth office. Client Details Our client is a multinational business who are investing in their finance team, with the aim of becoming a more strategic and commercially focused function. This role with help to embed commercial insight and analytical thinking into planning and decision making. Description The Commercial Finance Analyst will be responsible for the following duties; Deliver commercial analysis and insights to support strategic planning and business decision-making. Conduct pricing, margin, and profitability analysis. Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate commercial performance and support scenario planning. Provide clear, data-driven reporting that highlights risks, opportunities, and trends. Support budgeting and forecasting processes with robust commercial input. Monitor competitor pricing and market trends to inform business strategy. Partner with colleagues across the business to evaluate the effectiveness and return on investment of commercial initiatives. Help develop dashboards and automated reporting tools to provide real-time insights. Contribute to the documentation and sharing of best practices, supporting training and continuous improvement. Collaborate with the global finance team and wider business to align efforts with organisational objectives. Participate in ad-hoc projects Ensure that financial insights are embedded into strategic planning cycles and drive continuous improvement in commercial analysis. Profile The successful candidate for the Commercial Finance Analyst role will ideally; Be ACA/CIMA or ACCA qualified Have a background in pricing strategy, margin optimisation, or commercial analysis. Be familiar with data visualisation and automation tools. Have a strong understanding of financial planning and analysis processes. Have the ability to influence and engage stakeholders to drive change. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Work within a supportive and professional team environment. If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Commercial Finance Analyst, please apply!
Lawfront provides legal services to individuals and businesses through leading regional law firms - Farleys, Fisher Jones Greenwood, Brachers, Trethowans, Nelsons and Slater Heelis. Our philosophy has been to acquire high-performing, mid-tier firms with an excellent regional brand, good-will and reputation; and then give them the investment and structure to be ambitious - but without losing their individuality or firm culture. So we think you get the best of both worlds, local firm culture and big-firm investment and infrastructure. As a result of our growth, we are seeking an experienced IT Service Desk Analyst to join our dynamic IT team, based from the offices of Slater Heelis Solicitors in Sale. Job Summary: An experienced IT service desk analyst with M365 skills responsible for providing technical support, addressing 1st line IT issues and contributing towards the smooth operation of Lawfront's IT infrastructure. This role will also involve ensuring helpdesk best practice and assisting Lawfront's colleagues with IT related issues and requests. Principal Responsibilities: Provide first-line technical support via phone, email, and ticketing system. Log, track, and resolve incidents and service requests in line with SLAs. Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and application issues. Escalate unresolved issues to 2nd/3rd line support teams as appropriate. Maintain accurate documentation of issues and resolutions. Support user account management (e.g., password resets, access requests). Assist with onboarding/offboarding processes including device setup. Monitor system alerts and respond to outages or performance issues. Supporting the Farleys and Slater Heelis IT Leads. Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a professional demeanour. Skills and Knowledge: Previous experience in a helpdesk or IT support role (1+ years preferred). Knowledge of Windows OS, Microsoft 365, and basic networking. Familiarity with Active Directory, M365, ticketing systems (e.g. Halo). Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. Full Driving License - occasionally required to visit Group sites. What we Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and certification. A collaborative and supportive team environment. Exposure to enterprise-level infrastructure and security operations. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, then please click below to apply.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
Lawfront provides legal services to individuals and businesses through leading regional law firms - Farleys, Fisher Jones Greenwood, Brachers, Trethowans, Nelsons and Slater Heelis. Our philosophy has been to acquire high-performing, mid-tier firms with an excellent regional brand, good-will and reputation; and then give them the investment and structure to be ambitious - but without losing their individuality or firm culture. So we think you get the best of both worlds, local firm culture and big-firm investment and infrastructure. As a result of our growth, we are seeking an experienced IT Service Desk Analyst to join our dynamic IT team, based from the offices of Slater Heelis Solicitors in Sale. Job Summary: An experienced IT service desk analyst with M365 skills responsible for providing technical support, addressing 1st line IT issues and contributing towards the smooth operation of Lawfront's IT infrastructure. This role will also involve ensuring helpdesk best practice and assisting Lawfront's colleagues with IT related issues and requests. Principal Responsibilities: Provide first-line technical support via phone, email, and ticketing system. Log, track, and resolve incidents and service requests in line with SLAs. Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and application issues. Escalate unresolved issues to 2nd/3rd line support teams as appropriate. Maintain accurate documentation of issues and resolutions. Support user account management (e.g., password resets, access requests). Assist with onboarding/offboarding processes including device setup. Monitor system alerts and respond to outages or performance issues. Supporting the Farleys and Slater Heelis IT Leads. Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a professional demeanour. Skills and Knowledge: Previous experience in a helpdesk or IT support role (1+ years preferred). Knowledge of Windows OS, Microsoft 365, and basic networking. Familiarity with Active Directory, M365, ticketing systems (e.g. Halo). Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. Full Driving License - occasionally required to visit Group sites. What we Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and certification. A collaborative and supportive team environment. Exposure to enterprise-level infrastructure and security operations. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, then please click below to apply.
Pinewood.AI is looking for an Associate Product Manager to join our Product Team, focusing on our Accounting, Taxation, and Payments products. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in accounting and regulatory concepts who is keen to grow their product management career within a high-performing SaaS product environment. You'll work closely with experienced Product Managers and cross-functional teams to define, shape, and deliver product enhancements that drive real value for our customers. Supporting the development and optimisation of compliant, secure, and intuitive accounting and payment solutions, you'll help translate complex financial, taxation, and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable product outcomes. You'll contribute to roadmap development, own defined customer problem areas, and help ensure features are delivered with measurable impact. This is a hands on role spanning the full product lifecycle, from discovery and research through to delivery, release, and value tracking. You'll collaborate closely with Architects, Developers, Project Delivery Managers, Finance, Compliance, and Account Managers, with occasional travel to meet customers and partners in the UK and internationally. Key Responsibilities Support the definition and execution of product strategy for accounting, taxation, and payment solutions within the Pinewood.AI platform. Collaborate closely with Product Managers to shape product enhancements aligned with business goals, customer needs, and regulatory requirements. Own and develop expertise in defined problem spaces and user segments, particularly within financial and accounting workflows. Translate customer feedback, market insight, and regulatory change into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements. Conduct user interviews, surveys, and research to validate problems, identify gaps, and inform product decisions. Contribute to roadmap development and backlog prioritisation, defining clear outcomes and success measures. Use financial data, product metrics, customer feedback, and KPIs to support prioritisation and data driven decision making. Work with engineering, finance, operations, and compliance teams to ensure smooth delivery while balancing speed, quality, and risk. Ensure products align with accounting principles, tax regulations, and payment security standards across relevant markets. Support audits, risk management activities, and regulatory reviews in collaboration with legal and compliance teams. Help manage the full product lifecycle, from discovery and design through to release and value measurement. Support communication of product progress, delivery plans, and feature benefits across the business and with external partners. Drive continuous improvement by incorporating insight from users, stakeholders, and live product performance. Requirements Background in taxation, accounting, finance, or a related field, with a strong understanding of core accounting and regulatory concepts. Experience working as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Associate Product Manager, or in a similar role within a SaaS or software delivery environment. Experience working on financial, accounting, taxation, or payment related products. Strong understanding of accounting systems and professional user workflows. Proven experience reviewing legislation, tax rules, accounting standards, or regulatory guidance and translating these into practical requirements. Familiarity with Agile delivery methods and tools such as Scrum, Jira, or similar. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial and regulatory content for both technical and non technical audiences. Knowledge of payment gateways, multi currency taxation or transaction handling, and ledger systems. Understanding of compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, IFRS, GAAP, or SOX. Experience working with financial data analysis, reporting, and performance metrics. Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Bonus scheme Share scheme Hybrid working 25 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays 4x life assurance Enhanced family friendly leave - 5 months' full pay for maternity or adoption, plus 2 weeks' fully paid paternity/adoption leave and an extra 2 weeks to use as paid annual leave within 24 months of birth or adoption Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free, confidential 24/7 support for you and your immediate family (including counselling, legal & financial advice, and wellbeing resources) Ongoing training & professional development Free onsite gym (Birmingham) Cycle to Work scheme - save up to 40% on bikes and accessories through salary sacrifice Eyecare vouchers - free eye test and contribution towards prescription glasses Regular social events Employee recognition and awards Why Join Us? At Pinewood.AI, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive product team building software that automotive retailers rely on every day. You'll work alongside experienced Product Managers, gaining hands on exposure to modern product discovery, delivery, and decision making practices. This role offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in complex financial and regulatory domains while building a strong foundation in product management. As Pinewood.AI continues to grow, you'll have a clear pathway to expand your skills, responsibilities, and impact within a growing, innovative technology business. About Us Our story began more than 20 years ago, but right from the start, it has been rooted in the specific needs of the automotive industry. As automotive professionals as well as technologists, we wanted to build practical technology solutions that were designed around how automotive businesses work, recognising what makes them different. Pinewood.AI is an unparalleled Automotive Intelligence Platform that enables automotive retail customers and OEMs to drive growth and profitability throughout every aspect of their business. Pinewood's cloud based secure end to end ecosystem unlocks the value of every customer. Our vision is to be the full service technology partner that helps automotive retailers and OEMs run more efficiently and increase revenue by making better commercial and business decisions more easily.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
Pinewood.AI is looking for an Associate Product Manager to join our Product Team, focusing on our Accounting, Taxation, and Payments products. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in accounting and regulatory concepts who is keen to grow their product management career within a high-performing SaaS product environment. You'll work closely with experienced Product Managers and cross-functional teams to define, shape, and deliver product enhancements that drive real value for our customers. Supporting the development and optimisation of compliant, secure, and intuitive accounting and payment solutions, you'll help translate complex financial, taxation, and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable product outcomes. You'll contribute to roadmap development, own defined customer problem areas, and help ensure features are delivered with measurable impact. This is a hands on role spanning the full product lifecycle, from discovery and research through to delivery, release, and value tracking. You'll collaborate closely with Architects, Developers, Project Delivery Managers, Finance, Compliance, and Account Managers, with occasional travel to meet customers and partners in the UK and internationally. Key Responsibilities Support the definition and execution of product strategy for accounting, taxation, and payment solutions within the Pinewood.AI platform. Collaborate closely with Product Managers to shape product enhancements aligned with business goals, customer needs, and regulatory requirements. Own and develop expertise in defined problem spaces and user segments, particularly within financial and accounting workflows. Translate customer feedback, market insight, and regulatory change into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements. Conduct user interviews, surveys, and research to validate problems, identify gaps, and inform product decisions. Contribute to roadmap development and backlog prioritisation, defining clear outcomes and success measures. Use financial data, product metrics, customer feedback, and KPIs to support prioritisation and data driven decision making. Work with engineering, finance, operations, and compliance teams to ensure smooth delivery while balancing speed, quality, and risk. Ensure products align with accounting principles, tax regulations, and payment security standards across relevant markets. Support audits, risk management activities, and regulatory reviews in collaboration with legal and compliance teams. Help manage the full product lifecycle, from discovery and design through to release and value measurement. Support communication of product progress, delivery plans, and feature benefits across the business and with external partners. Drive continuous improvement by incorporating insight from users, stakeholders, and live product performance. Requirements Background in taxation, accounting, finance, or a related field, with a strong understanding of core accounting and regulatory concepts. Experience working as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Associate Product Manager, or in a similar role within a SaaS or software delivery environment. Experience working on financial, accounting, taxation, or payment related products. Strong understanding of accounting systems and professional user workflows. Proven experience reviewing legislation, tax rules, accounting standards, or regulatory guidance and translating these into practical requirements. Familiarity with Agile delivery methods and tools such as Scrum, Jira, or similar. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial and regulatory content for both technical and non technical audiences. Knowledge of payment gateways, multi currency taxation or transaction handling, and ledger systems. Understanding of compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, IFRS, GAAP, or SOX. Experience working with financial data analysis, reporting, and performance metrics. Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Bonus scheme Share scheme Hybrid working 25 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays 4x life assurance Enhanced family friendly leave - 5 months' full pay for maternity or adoption, plus 2 weeks' fully paid paternity/adoption leave and an extra 2 weeks to use as paid annual leave within 24 months of birth or adoption Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free, confidential 24/7 support for you and your immediate family (including counselling, legal & financial advice, and wellbeing resources) Ongoing training & professional development Free onsite gym (Birmingham) Cycle to Work scheme - save up to 40% on bikes and accessories through salary sacrifice Eyecare vouchers - free eye test and contribution towards prescription glasses Regular social events Employee recognition and awards Why Join Us? At Pinewood.AI, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive product team building software that automotive retailers rely on every day. You'll work alongside experienced Product Managers, gaining hands on exposure to modern product discovery, delivery, and decision making practices. This role offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in complex financial and regulatory domains while building a strong foundation in product management. As Pinewood.AI continues to grow, you'll have a clear pathway to expand your skills, responsibilities, and impact within a growing, innovative technology business. About Us Our story began more than 20 years ago, but right from the start, it has been rooted in the specific needs of the automotive industry. As automotive professionals as well as technologists, we wanted to build practical technology solutions that were designed around how automotive businesses work, recognising what makes them different. Pinewood.AI is an unparalleled Automotive Intelligence Platform that enables automotive retail customers and OEMs to drive growth and profitability throughout every aspect of their business. Pinewood's cloud based secure end to end ecosystem unlocks the value of every customer. Our vision is to be the full service technology partner that helps automotive retailers and OEMs run more efficiently and increase revenue by making better commercial and business decisions more easily.
Senior Finance Analyst - Retail Hertfordshire (3 days office) Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + up to 15% bonus + excellent benefits Contract: Permanent About the Role A leading retail group in Hertfordshire is seeking an exceptionally high-calibre Senior Finance Analyst to join their growing commercial finance function. This is a purely commercial, project-driven role -ideal for a top-performing finance professional who wants to operate at a strategic level rather than being tied to traditional month-end routines.The business is undertaking significant transformation and commercial optimisation projects across trading, pricing, digital, supply chain and customer experience. As a Senior Finance Analyst, you will sit at the heart of this change, partnering directly with senior commercial leaders and influencing decisions that shape the direction of the organisation.This is a role for someone truly elite -the client is looking for the top 1% : bright, analytical, influential, and comfortable thinking in ambiguity. What Makes This Role Stand Out No month-end. Zero BAU finance. 100% time dedicated to commercial insight, strategic analysis and business partnering. Project-led and strategically focused. You'll support major retail programmes, new propositions, pricing strategies, cost optimisation, customer initiatives and investment decisions. Broad exposure across the entire organisation. Rather than being confined to a single division, you'll work across multiple commercial functions with visibility at Exec level. A rare opportunity to accelerate your commercial career. The breadth of exposure and impact normally takes years to access in traditional corporate structures. Key Responsibilities Commercial Analysis & Strategy (50%) Develop financial models to support investment cases and business proposals Evaluate commercial performance, pricing, promotions and trading initiatives Deliver clear, insight-led analysis that drives decision-making at pace Support strategic planning and scenario modelling for upcoming retail projects Business Partnering (50%) Act as a trusted commercial partner to Directors and senior leaders Translate financial insight into commercial recommendations Influence stakeholders across trading, operations, digital, marketing and supply chain Challenge assumptions constructively and drive accountability across the business What You Won't Be Doing No month-end No statutory reporting No transactional finance This role is purely commercial, analytical and strategically focused. What We're Looking For Essential ACA (Big 4) or equivalent - or industry experience in large, complex or listed environments Proven ability to think commercially and operate in environments with ambiguity and pace Exceptional analytical capability - advanced Excel; experience with BI tools advantageous Natural communicator with strong business partnering skills High levels of intellectual curiosity, drive and commercial intuition A proactive mindset with the ability to challenge, influence and simplify complex data Desirable Experience within retail, consumer or fast-paced multi-site environments Strong financial modelling Exposure to investment appraisal or strategic project work What's on Offer £60,000 - £65,000 base salary Up to 15% bonus Hybrid working (3 days office) Excellent benefits package High strategic exposure across the organisation A culture that invests heavily in development, commercial capability and progression Why This Role? If you are a top-performing ACA from Big 4 seeking a first move that provides immediate commercial breadth-or an experienced analyst from a large or listed business who wants to operate at a more strategic, project-focused level-this role offers a rare opportunity.You'll gain a commercial skillset that usually takes years to build, while directly shaping decisions at the centre of a highly recognisable retail brand.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Finance Analyst - Retail Hertfordshire (3 days office) Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + up to 15% bonus + excellent benefits Contract: Permanent About the Role A leading retail group in Hertfordshire is seeking an exceptionally high-calibre Senior Finance Analyst to join their growing commercial finance function. This is a purely commercial, project-driven role -ideal for a top-performing finance professional who wants to operate at a strategic level rather than being tied to traditional month-end routines.The business is undertaking significant transformation and commercial optimisation projects across trading, pricing, digital, supply chain and customer experience. As a Senior Finance Analyst, you will sit at the heart of this change, partnering directly with senior commercial leaders and influencing decisions that shape the direction of the organisation.This is a role for someone truly elite -the client is looking for the top 1% : bright, analytical, influential, and comfortable thinking in ambiguity. What Makes This Role Stand Out No month-end. Zero BAU finance. 100% time dedicated to commercial insight, strategic analysis and business partnering. Project-led and strategically focused. You'll support major retail programmes, new propositions, pricing strategies, cost optimisation, customer initiatives and investment decisions. Broad exposure across the entire organisation. Rather than being confined to a single division, you'll work across multiple commercial functions with visibility at Exec level. A rare opportunity to accelerate your commercial career. The breadth of exposure and impact normally takes years to access in traditional corporate structures. Key Responsibilities Commercial Analysis & Strategy (50%) Develop financial models to support investment cases and business proposals Evaluate commercial performance, pricing, promotions and trading initiatives Deliver clear, insight-led analysis that drives decision-making at pace Support strategic planning and scenario modelling for upcoming retail projects Business Partnering (50%) Act as a trusted commercial partner to Directors and senior leaders Translate financial insight into commercial recommendations Influence stakeholders across trading, operations, digital, marketing and supply chain Challenge assumptions constructively and drive accountability across the business What You Won't Be Doing No month-end No statutory reporting No transactional finance This role is purely commercial, analytical and strategically focused. What We're Looking For Essential ACA (Big 4) or equivalent - or industry experience in large, complex or listed environments Proven ability to think commercially and operate in environments with ambiguity and pace Exceptional analytical capability - advanced Excel; experience with BI tools advantageous Natural communicator with strong business partnering skills High levels of intellectual curiosity, drive and commercial intuition A proactive mindset with the ability to challenge, influence and simplify complex data Desirable Experience within retail, consumer or fast-paced multi-site environments Strong financial modelling Exposure to investment appraisal or strategic project work What's on Offer £60,000 - £65,000 base salary Up to 15% bonus Hybrid working (3 days office) Excellent benefits package High strategic exposure across the organisation A culture that invests heavily in development, commercial capability and progression Why This Role? If you are a top-performing ACA from Big 4 seeking a first move that provides immediate commercial breadth-or an experienced analyst from a large or listed business who wants to operate at a more strategic, project-focused level-this role offers a rare opportunity.You'll gain a commercial skillset that usually takes years to build, while directly shaping decisions at the centre of a highly recognisable retail brand.
My global law firm client is looking for a Senior Pricing Manager to help lead their Pricing & Commercial finance function. This is a high-impact, partner-facing leadership role responsible for driving pricing strategy, commercial performance and margin optimisation across the firm's most significant client relationships. As the Senior Pricing Manager, you will lead a team of pricing experts to elevate pricing capabilities across the function and will directly support senior stakeholders on complex commercial decisions. Alongside managing a portfolio of key client accounts, you'll help shape the next phase of the organisation's pricing maturity, strengthening advisory capability, refining operational processes, and leveraging data, tooling and technology to enhance commercial outcomes. Working in close partnership with the Head of Pricing, you'll be part of a high-profile, commercially influential team working on some of the organisation's most important client relationships. This role offers the opportunity to shape pricing strategy, lead a talented team, and drive firmwide commercial impact within a supportive and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing pricing team. Set standards, manage resourcing and ensure delivery across a growing global client portfolio. Coach team members to evolve from pricing analysts to trusted commercial advisors. Advise senior stakeholders on major client accounts, including complex panel arrangements and commercial negotiations. Model best practice commercial advisory to drive margin improvement and strengthen pricing discipline. Refine and optimise the operating model to improve quality, consistency and efficiency. Identify opportunities to enhance systems, processes and tooling through data and technology. Contribute to firmwide pricing strategy, governance and continuous improvement initiatives. Play an active leadership role within the broader Pricing & Commercial function. Influence commercial decisions at senior levels and collaborate across teams to maximise realisation and margin. About You Significant experience as a commercial adviser at Partner/C-suite level , with strong communication and influencing skills. A proven track record in pricing and commercial strategy , ideally within legal or professional services. Strong commercial acumen and the confidence to challenge constructively when advising the business. A collaborative, approachable and inclusive leadership style. The ability to unite people, build trust and set a clear direction. A mindset oriented toward optimisation, innovation and strategic change. Experience coaching and developing teams, with a genuine interest in helping others grow. Benefits: 60% office-based hybrid working plan Private Medical Insurance Free on-site fitness centre: gym, classes (yoga, spin, pilates) Generous firm-matching pension scheme Life Assurance Group Income Protection Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days + bank holidays, rising with service Annual holiday trading (buy or sell days) If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
My global law firm client is looking for a Senior Pricing Manager to help lead their Pricing & Commercial finance function. This is a high-impact, partner-facing leadership role responsible for driving pricing strategy, commercial performance and margin optimisation across the firm's most significant client relationships. As the Senior Pricing Manager, you will lead a team of pricing experts to elevate pricing capabilities across the function and will directly support senior stakeholders on complex commercial decisions. Alongside managing a portfolio of key client accounts, you'll help shape the next phase of the organisation's pricing maturity, strengthening advisory capability, refining operational processes, and leveraging data, tooling and technology to enhance commercial outcomes. Working in close partnership with the Head of Pricing, you'll be part of a high-profile, commercially influential team working on some of the organisation's most important client relationships. This role offers the opportunity to shape pricing strategy, lead a talented team, and drive firmwide commercial impact within a supportive and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing pricing team. Set standards, manage resourcing and ensure delivery across a growing global client portfolio. Coach team members to evolve from pricing analysts to trusted commercial advisors. Advise senior stakeholders on major client accounts, including complex panel arrangements and commercial negotiations. Model best practice commercial advisory to drive margin improvement and strengthen pricing discipline. Refine and optimise the operating model to improve quality, consistency and efficiency. Identify opportunities to enhance systems, processes and tooling through data and technology. Contribute to firmwide pricing strategy, governance and continuous improvement initiatives. Play an active leadership role within the broader Pricing & Commercial function. Influence commercial decisions at senior levels and collaborate across teams to maximise realisation and margin. About You Significant experience as a commercial adviser at Partner/C-suite level , with strong communication and influencing skills. A proven track record in pricing and commercial strategy , ideally within legal or professional services. Strong commercial acumen and the confidence to challenge constructively when advising the business. A collaborative, approachable and inclusive leadership style. The ability to unite people, build trust and set a clear direction. A mindset oriented toward optimisation, innovation and strategic change. Experience coaching and developing teams, with a genuine interest in helping others grow. Benefits: 60% office-based hybrid working plan Private Medical Insurance Free on-site fitness centre: gym, classes (yoga, spin, pilates) Generous firm-matching pension scheme Life Assurance Group Income Protection Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days + bank holidays, rising with service Annual holiday trading (buy or sell days) If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
The Language Business - Language Recruitment Specialists
Chester, Cheshire
Senior Contracts Facilitator Location Chester, North West England (Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in-office). Languages Fluent English is essential. Fluent also in either Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, Mandarin, or German is preferred but not essential The Company Our client is a highly successful global organisation experiencing rapid growth across international markets. To support this expansion, they are seeking a Senior Contracts Facilitator to join their international enterprise contract facilitation team. The Role of the International Senior Contracts Facilitator As Contracts Analyst / Facilitator you will manage the delivery of contract review, negotiation and issue resolution across EMEA, APAC, and Canada. You'll collaborate with the contract legal support team and other cross-functional stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Train, lead, and perform quality control within a team of international Contract Facilitators. Experienced in intake, template selection negotiation, execution, and storage. Create training materials in collaboration with International Legal, leveraging a deep knowledge of contract terms and conditions and negotiation best practices, and BMS Standard Operating Procedures. Confidently facilitate, including drafting, negotiating and redlining, highly complex international contract types in collaboration with internal stakeholders and CLS as required by BMS SOPs and escalation protocols. Coordinate with functions and stakeholders across BMS to ensure timely, compliant, and effective facilitation of contracts. Collaborate closely with international and local legal teams and other key market stakeholders for reviews and escalations. Maintain awareness of pre-contracting steps, including underlying BMS policies and procedures related to the contracts and the contracted activities within scope. Act as the first escalation point on substantive contracting related questions. Appropriately document systems and processes, including collaborating with CLS and International Legal Teams to ensure relevant tools (such as playbooks) and contract templates are up to date. Make recommendations for continuous improvement with standardization, process simplification, and automation to elevate the customer experience. Grow and develop an evolving customer focused organization internally and externally. Assess and analyse data to report SLA, KPIs, and other team performance metrics to support execution of long-term business plans and growth and share with Pod Leads to drive business decisions. Candidate Profile Fluent English is essential. Fluent also in either Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, Mandarin, or German is preferred but not essential Bachelor's degree required: LLB, paralegal certification or other relevant formal legal contracts experience preferred. Direct experience in redlining, contract language and negotiation of contract terms. Prior experience with legal and contracting within the pharma/biotech/CRO industry and team leadership required. Experience in international contracting (EMEA/APAC & Canada) including any local nuances that may impact contracting. Experienced in facilitating a contract from intake, template selection, drafting, redlining and negotiation through escalation, approval, signature and storage. Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management technology (e.g., Icertis) to automate and streamline processes. Excellent oral and written communication skills and diplomacy to convey information and influence others with a strong customer focus. Proven ability to engage teams and inspire them to sustain high levels of performance in a constantly changing environment. Familiarity with Icertis would be preferred . Excellent understanding of pharma contracting, compliance, and policies relevant to the services within the remit of the role. Proven leadership success and demonstrated ability to work and influence within a matrix structure. Salary & Benefits £42,000 to £45,000 + 14% annual bonus Benefits include: 26 days holiday + bank holidays, Family healthcare cover & life assurance, Attractive company pension scheme, Career development support & funding for professional qualifications How to Apply To be considered, please send your CV to: Jonathan Grimes
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Contracts Facilitator Location Chester, North West England (Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in-office). Languages Fluent English is essential. Fluent also in either Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, Mandarin, or German is preferred but not essential The Company Our client is a highly successful global organisation experiencing rapid growth across international markets. To support this expansion, they are seeking a Senior Contracts Facilitator to join their international enterprise contract facilitation team. The Role of the International Senior Contracts Facilitator As Contracts Analyst / Facilitator you will manage the delivery of contract review, negotiation and issue resolution across EMEA, APAC, and Canada. You'll collaborate with the contract legal support team and other cross-functional stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Train, lead, and perform quality control within a team of international Contract Facilitators. Experienced in intake, template selection negotiation, execution, and storage. Create training materials in collaboration with International Legal, leveraging a deep knowledge of contract terms and conditions and negotiation best practices, and BMS Standard Operating Procedures. Confidently facilitate, including drafting, negotiating and redlining, highly complex international contract types in collaboration with internal stakeholders and CLS as required by BMS SOPs and escalation protocols. Coordinate with functions and stakeholders across BMS to ensure timely, compliant, and effective facilitation of contracts. Collaborate closely with international and local legal teams and other key market stakeholders for reviews and escalations. Maintain awareness of pre-contracting steps, including underlying BMS policies and procedures related to the contracts and the contracted activities within scope. Act as the first escalation point on substantive contracting related questions. Appropriately document systems and processes, including collaborating with CLS and International Legal Teams to ensure relevant tools (such as playbooks) and contract templates are up to date. Make recommendations for continuous improvement with standardization, process simplification, and automation to elevate the customer experience. Grow and develop an evolving customer focused organization internally and externally. Assess and analyse data to report SLA, KPIs, and other team performance metrics to support execution of long-term business plans and growth and share with Pod Leads to drive business decisions. Candidate Profile Fluent English is essential. Fluent also in either Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, Mandarin, or German is preferred but not essential Bachelor's degree required: LLB, paralegal certification or other relevant formal legal contracts experience preferred. Direct experience in redlining, contract language and negotiation of contract terms. Prior experience with legal and contracting within the pharma/biotech/CRO industry and team leadership required. Experience in international contracting (EMEA/APAC & Canada) including any local nuances that may impact contracting. Experienced in facilitating a contract from intake, template selection, drafting, redlining and negotiation through escalation, approval, signature and storage. Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management technology (e.g., Icertis) to automate and streamline processes. Excellent oral and written communication skills and diplomacy to convey information and influence others with a strong customer focus. Proven ability to engage teams and inspire them to sustain high levels of performance in a constantly changing environment. Familiarity with Icertis would be preferred . Excellent understanding of pharma contracting, compliance, and policies relevant to the services within the remit of the role. Proven leadership success and demonstrated ability to work and influence within a matrix structure. Salary & Benefits £42,000 to £45,000 + 14% annual bonus Benefits include: 26 days holiday + bank holidays, Family healthcare cover & life assurance, Attractive company pension scheme, Career development support & funding for professional qualifications How to Apply To be considered, please send your CV to: Jonathan Grimes
A leading insurance firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Underwriting Performance Analyst to support oversight of underwriting performance across a portfolio of Lloyd's syndicates. The role involves analyzing performance trends, monitoring KPIs, and supporting the business planning process. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in insurance, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. This position offers an opportunity to develop within the Lloyd's market and engage with senior stakeholders.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
A leading insurance firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Underwriting Performance Analyst to support oversight of underwriting performance across a portfolio of Lloyd's syndicates. The role involves analyzing performance trends, monitoring KPIs, and supporting the business planning process. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in insurance, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. This position offers an opportunity to develop within the Lloyd's market and engage with senior stakeholders.
E-SOLUTIONS IT SERVICES UK LTD
Manchester, Lancashire
Role: Senior Data Scientist Location: Manchester, UK / Leeds, UK Role Overview As the client analytics team evolves, we are looking to onboard commercially savvy, independent Data Scientists to support and accelerate a predefined analytics backlog. The role requires strong technical capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate autonomously while driving measurable business impact.-defined analytics backlog. The role requires strong technical capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate autonomously while driving measurable business impact. The Analyst/Data Scientist will design and deliver analytical solutions that help grow wallet share, increase market share, and improve customer engagement. They will also lead the creation of self-serve reporting and dashboards that enable stakeholders to track performance and key drivers.-serve reporting and dashboards that enable stakeholders to track performance and key drivers. Key Responsibilities Develop insights and recommendations to increase wallet spend across key customer segments. Design and deliver initiatives aimed at growing market share , including tracking performance and conducting root cause analysis.-cause analysis. Build a self-serve dashboard to monitor market share, performance KPIs, and related contributing factors. -serve dashboard Own end to end delivery of analysis with minimal oversight-problem structuring, data extraction, modelling, and presentation.-to-end delivery of analysis with minimal oversight-problem structuring, data extraction, modelling, and presentation. Conduct data mining, manipulation, and validation using robust reconciliation practices. Identify and select relevant data points required for accurate and meaningful analysis. Build customer segmentations/profiles to inform commercial strategies and product decisions. Perform conversion and funnel analysis to understand customer behaviour and optimize interventions. Create business ready visualizations and structured reporting for senior stakeholders.-ready visualisations and structured reporting for senior stakeholders. Automate repetitive tasks, streamline data workflows, and improve analytical efficiency. Design and evaluate marketing campaign structures-targeting, proposition, test design, measurement based on statistical significance. Present insights confidently and manage stakeholder expectations through clear, proactive communication. Deliver high quality outputs at pace with minimal rework.-quality outputs at pace with minimal rework. Skills & Experience Required Technical & Analytical Skills Strong data mining, wrangling, and manipulation experience (SQL, Python, or equivalent). High competence in validation checks, reconciliations, and data quality assurance. Advanced data visualization capability (Power BI, Tableau, or similar). Experience building dashboards and business reporting tools. Familiarity with optimization and automation techniques in analytics workflows. Commercial & Domain Experience Debit payments or current account experience within UK Financial Services (desired). Understanding of banking profitability , product economics, and business case modelling. Background in customer profiling , segmentation, and behavioral analytics. Experience designing and evaluating commercial or marketing campaigns. Strong understanding of conversion metrics and commercial performance levers. Behavioral Competencies Highly independent and proactive, able to manage workload and prioritization autonomously. Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders. Delivers consistently to a high standard with minimal rework. Comfortable working in a fast paced, outcomes driven environment.-paced, outcomes-driven environment.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
Role: Senior Data Scientist Location: Manchester, UK / Leeds, UK Role Overview As the client analytics team evolves, we are looking to onboard commercially savvy, independent Data Scientists to support and accelerate a predefined analytics backlog. The role requires strong technical capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate autonomously while driving measurable business impact.-defined analytics backlog. The role requires strong technical capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate autonomously while driving measurable business impact. The Analyst/Data Scientist will design and deliver analytical solutions that help grow wallet share, increase market share, and improve customer engagement. They will also lead the creation of self-serve reporting and dashboards that enable stakeholders to track performance and key drivers.-serve reporting and dashboards that enable stakeholders to track performance and key drivers. Key Responsibilities Develop insights and recommendations to increase wallet spend across key customer segments. Design and deliver initiatives aimed at growing market share , including tracking performance and conducting root cause analysis.-cause analysis. Build a self-serve dashboard to monitor market share, performance KPIs, and related contributing factors. -serve dashboard Own end to end delivery of analysis with minimal oversight-problem structuring, data extraction, modelling, and presentation.-to-end delivery of analysis with minimal oversight-problem structuring, data extraction, modelling, and presentation. Conduct data mining, manipulation, and validation using robust reconciliation practices. Identify and select relevant data points required for accurate and meaningful analysis. Build customer segmentations/profiles to inform commercial strategies and product decisions. Perform conversion and funnel analysis to understand customer behaviour and optimize interventions. Create business ready visualizations and structured reporting for senior stakeholders.-ready visualisations and structured reporting for senior stakeholders. Automate repetitive tasks, streamline data workflows, and improve analytical efficiency. Design and evaluate marketing campaign structures-targeting, proposition, test design, measurement based on statistical significance. Present insights confidently and manage stakeholder expectations through clear, proactive communication. Deliver high quality outputs at pace with minimal rework.-quality outputs at pace with minimal rework. Skills & Experience Required Technical & Analytical Skills Strong data mining, wrangling, and manipulation experience (SQL, Python, or equivalent). High competence in validation checks, reconciliations, and data quality assurance. Advanced data visualization capability (Power BI, Tableau, or similar). Experience building dashboards and business reporting tools. Familiarity with optimization and automation techniques in analytics workflows. Commercial & Domain Experience Debit payments or current account experience within UK Financial Services (desired). Understanding of banking profitability , product economics, and business case modelling. Background in customer profiling , segmentation, and behavioral analytics. Experience designing and evaluating commercial or marketing campaigns. Strong understanding of conversion metrics and commercial performance levers. Behavioral Competencies Highly independent and proactive, able to manage workload and prioritization autonomously. Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders. Delivers consistently to a high standard with minimal rework. Comfortable working in a fast paced, outcomes driven environment.-paced, outcomes-driven environment.
The Head of Security Monitoring and Threat Hunting is accountable for the leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of the Security Operations Centre (SOC), across 3 countries (UK, India and Canada) delivering a resilient 24/7 cyber defence capability for a global organisation. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across SOC operations, investigations, detection improvement, and automation. You would be responsible for developing a proactive, intelligence-led SOC that balances SLA performance with high-quality investigations and measurable risk reduction. The role requires a visionary leader with strong people management skills, deep operational SOC experience, and a proven track record of modernising SOC capabilities through automation and AI. Leadership Profile Visionary, risk-focused SOC leader with strong operational discipline. People focused leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Strategic thinker capable of translating vision into successful outcomes. Calm and decisive in high-pressure scenarios. Key Responsibilities SOC Operations & Service Delivery Manage the delivery of a global, follow-the-sun SOC operation aligned to enterprise risk and business priorities. Own SOC KPIs, SLAs, and quality metrics, ensuring performance targets are met without compromising investigation depth. Ensure robust triage, escalation, and handover processes are consistently applied. Maintain strong governance, documentation, and audit readiness. Own the continuous tuning and optimisation of detection rules to reduce false positives and improve signal quality. Leadership & People Management Provide line management, direction, and coaching to SOC Leads, ensuring consistent operational standards across all shifts. Set clear objectives, performance measures, and development plans for SOC Leads. Build a high-performing, resilient SOC culture focused on professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ensure effective workforce planning, shift coverage, and succession planning within a 24/7 operating model. Work with other cross functional leaders/teams to implement efficient business processes and support the overall maturity of the Cyber function. Proactive Investigations & Threat Hunting Establish and embed a proactive investigation and threat hunting capability. Drive a shift from reactive alert handling to proactive-driven investigations. Oversee case quality, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews. AI, Automation & SOC Transformation Lead the implementation and operational adoption of AI-driven triage and SOAR automation. Automate low-level case handling and enrichment to reduce analyst workload and improve efficiency. Improve MTTD and MTTR while maintaining appropriate controls and oversight. Strategy, Governance & Continuous Improvement Define and deliver a SOC maturity and capability roadmap aligned to enterprise cyber strategy and UK regulatory expectations. Track emerging threats, technologies, and industry best practice to continuously evolve the SOC. Required Experience & Skills 4+ years proven experience managing a 24/7 SOC within a large enterprise environment. Demonstrated line management experience of SOC Leads and Analysts. Strong background in security investigations, triage, and escalation. Experience leading or establishing proactive threat hunting. Practical experience implementing AI, SOAR, and automation within SOC operations. Understanding of modern threat actor tradecraft. Ability to balance SLA performance with investigation quality and analyst wellbeing. Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills. Experience operating in regulated UK environments (e.g. financial services). Experience delivering SOC maturity transformation. Desirable Qualifcations CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GCED). Admiral: Where You Can We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We're committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service. Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave. We're proud of our people-first culture. In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We're fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics. Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work-life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here. Disability Confident Leader As a Disability Confident Leader, for candidates with a disability or long-term health condition, that opt into the Disability Confident scheme, we'll invite a fair and proportionate number of applicants that meet the essential requirements of the role to the first stage of our selection process. If you need any adjustments or support with your application or during the recruitment process, just let us know. Please do emailus or contact us on . This number is dedicated to supporting candidates that require reasonable adjustments or support during the application process.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
The Head of Security Monitoring and Threat Hunting is accountable for the leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of the Security Operations Centre (SOC), across 3 countries (UK, India and Canada) delivering a resilient 24/7 cyber defence capability for a global organisation. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across SOC operations, investigations, detection improvement, and automation. You would be responsible for developing a proactive, intelligence-led SOC that balances SLA performance with high-quality investigations and measurable risk reduction. The role requires a visionary leader with strong people management skills, deep operational SOC experience, and a proven track record of modernising SOC capabilities through automation and AI. Leadership Profile Visionary, risk-focused SOC leader with strong operational discipline. People focused leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Strategic thinker capable of translating vision into successful outcomes. Calm and decisive in high-pressure scenarios. Key Responsibilities SOC Operations & Service Delivery Manage the delivery of a global, follow-the-sun SOC operation aligned to enterprise risk and business priorities. Own SOC KPIs, SLAs, and quality metrics, ensuring performance targets are met without compromising investigation depth. Ensure robust triage, escalation, and handover processes are consistently applied. Maintain strong governance, documentation, and audit readiness. Own the continuous tuning and optimisation of detection rules to reduce false positives and improve signal quality. Leadership & People Management Provide line management, direction, and coaching to SOC Leads, ensuring consistent operational standards across all shifts. Set clear objectives, performance measures, and development plans for SOC Leads. Build a high-performing, resilient SOC culture focused on professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ensure effective workforce planning, shift coverage, and succession planning within a 24/7 operating model. Work with other cross functional leaders/teams to implement efficient business processes and support the overall maturity of the Cyber function. Proactive Investigations & Threat Hunting Establish and embed a proactive investigation and threat hunting capability. Drive a shift from reactive alert handling to proactive-driven investigations. Oversee case quality, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews. AI, Automation & SOC Transformation Lead the implementation and operational adoption of AI-driven triage and SOAR automation. Automate low-level case handling and enrichment to reduce analyst workload and improve efficiency. Improve MTTD and MTTR while maintaining appropriate controls and oversight. Strategy, Governance & Continuous Improvement Define and deliver a SOC maturity and capability roadmap aligned to enterprise cyber strategy and UK regulatory expectations. Track emerging threats, technologies, and industry best practice to continuously evolve the SOC. Required Experience & Skills 4+ years proven experience managing a 24/7 SOC within a large enterprise environment. Demonstrated line management experience of SOC Leads and Analysts. Strong background in security investigations, triage, and escalation. Experience leading or establishing proactive threat hunting. Practical experience implementing AI, SOAR, and automation within SOC operations. Understanding of modern threat actor tradecraft. Ability to balance SLA performance with investigation quality and analyst wellbeing. Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills. Experience operating in regulated UK environments (e.g. financial services). Experience delivering SOC maturity transformation. Desirable Qualifcations CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GCED). Admiral: Where You Can We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We're committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service. Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave. We're proud of our people-first culture. In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We're fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics. Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work-life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here. Disability Confident Leader As a Disability Confident Leader, for candidates with a disability or long-term health condition, that opt into the Disability Confident scheme, we'll invite a fair and proportionate number of applicants that meet the essential requirements of the role to the first stage of our selection process. If you need any adjustments or support with your application or during the recruitment process, just let us know. Please do emailus or contact us on . This number is dedicated to supporting candidates that require reasonable adjustments or support during the application process.
Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, friendly finance team based at a long-established organisation in Oxford. The purpose of the role is to provide maternity cover over the next 12 months, including handover, and so a start date before the end of April is required. Your new role Deliver accurate month-end and year-end accounting, reconciliations and financial reports, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations and audit requirements. Provide clear financial guidance to stakeholders, resolving accounting queries and explaining financial impacts across projects, staffing, procurement and licencing. Build strong working relationships with service and project managers, offering expert advice on costing, pricing, KPIs, budgeting, forecasting and financial performance. Develop a deep understanding of services and projects to identify risks, opportunities, cost drivers and value for money improvements. Produce timely financial reporting and analysis, highlighting variances, trends, risks and opportunities, and escalating material issues where necessary. Support project lifecycles by reviewing business cases, assessing financial benefits, monitoring delivery, ensuring accurate capital/revenue treatment and challenging financial assumptions where appropriate. Lead the development of short-term and long-term forecasts for both General Ledger and project portfolios, identifying risks and improving planning tools and processes. Maintain pricing models and support the development of pricing structures and policies aligned with departmental objectives. Line manage and develop a Financial Analyst, promoting best practice, collaboration and continuous improvement across the finance team. Oversee accurate delivery of day-to-day transactional work and contribute to wider finance initiatives, system testing and process improvements. Provide financial input into HR business cases, participate in PDR processes and undertake training as required. Respond promptly to issues, provide ad-hoc financial information when needed, and carry out additional duties appropriate to the role. What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with experience in large, complex finance environments. Strong track record in management accounting, planning, pricing, reporting and business partnering. Excellent analytical capability with a consistent focus on accuracy and high quality output. Skilled at translating financial information, processes and terminology for non-financial audiences. Proven ability to build effective, trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Highly organised and able to coordinate multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines. Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas) and a good understanding of financial systems. Experience with Power BI is an advantage. What you'll get in return £53,000-£58,000 salary Generous public sector pension 30 days annual leave + bank holidays Extensive array of benefits encompassing discounts, family benefits, welfare, access to gyms and much more Flexible working policy What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, friendly finance team based at a long-established organisation in Oxford. The purpose of the role is to provide maternity cover over the next 12 months, including handover, and so a start date before the end of April is required. Your new role Deliver accurate month-end and year-end accounting, reconciliations and financial reports, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations and audit requirements. Provide clear financial guidance to stakeholders, resolving accounting queries and explaining financial impacts across projects, staffing, procurement and licencing. Build strong working relationships with service and project managers, offering expert advice on costing, pricing, KPIs, budgeting, forecasting and financial performance. Develop a deep understanding of services and projects to identify risks, opportunities, cost drivers and value for money improvements. Produce timely financial reporting and analysis, highlighting variances, trends, risks and opportunities, and escalating material issues where necessary. Support project lifecycles by reviewing business cases, assessing financial benefits, monitoring delivery, ensuring accurate capital/revenue treatment and challenging financial assumptions where appropriate. Lead the development of short-term and long-term forecasts for both General Ledger and project portfolios, identifying risks and improving planning tools and processes. Maintain pricing models and support the development of pricing structures and policies aligned with departmental objectives. Line manage and develop a Financial Analyst, promoting best practice, collaboration and continuous improvement across the finance team. Oversee accurate delivery of day-to-day transactional work and contribute to wider finance initiatives, system testing and process improvements. Provide financial input into HR business cases, participate in PDR processes and undertake training as required. Respond promptly to issues, provide ad-hoc financial information when needed, and carry out additional duties appropriate to the role. What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with experience in large, complex finance environments. Strong track record in management accounting, planning, pricing, reporting and business partnering. Excellent analytical capability with a consistent focus on accuracy and high quality output. Skilled at translating financial information, processes and terminology for non-financial audiences. Proven ability to build effective, trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Highly organised and able to coordinate multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines. Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas) and a good understanding of financial systems. Experience with Power BI is an advantage. What you'll get in return £53,000-£58,000 salary Generous public sector pension 30 days annual leave + bank holidays Extensive array of benefits encompassing discounts, family benefits, welfare, access to gyms and much more Flexible working policy What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Marketing Analyst (eCommerce / Digital Marketing) Location: 4 days per week in Worcester / 1 day from home Salary: Circa 45K 55K + Excellent Benefits A fast-growing A fast-growingdigital consumer brandis looking for a Marketing Analyst to take ownership of marketing performance data and insight Working closely with the marketing team, youll analyse campaign performance, customer behaviour and marketing click apply for full job details
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Marketing Analyst (eCommerce / Digital Marketing) Location: 4 days per week in Worcester / 1 day from home Salary: Circa 45K 55K + Excellent Benefits A fast-growing A fast-growingdigital consumer brandis looking for a Marketing Analyst to take ownership of marketing performance data and insight Working closely with the marketing team, youll analyse campaign performance, customer behaviour and marketing click apply for full job details
