Are you an experienced Automation Engineer with a thirst for travel, looking for an amazing opportunity to be integral in the growth of our business by being responsible for the programming, testing and commissioning of our controls systems in our newly acquired or newly built sites around the world? At Saint-Gobain we are looking for an Automation Engineer to work in our Technical Production team, helping to deliver multi-million-pound projects across the globe. You'll be working as part of a small team based out of our East Leake headquarters and will be working on projects abroad for an average of half the year. Some of our recent project locations include France, Spain, Canada and the USA, therefore this role is truly the perfect way to combine your passions of travel and engineering! The Automation Engineer will specifically lead the safe implementation of capital projects for the thermal processes in our plants including programming, testing and commissioning on multi-million-pound projects globally. The Automation Engineer will be a crucial part of a technically minded world class engineering team and will be responsible for the management of their own exciting portfolio of projects, liaising with several key departments and key stakeholders cross-functionally. This is a challenging role where there will be international travel to oversee the various stages, handover of finalised projects and ongoing technical mentoring. It's a fantastic opportunity to make your mark on some of our upcoming best in class manufacturing facility projects in a vital cog in the Saint Gobain business model. Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. These solutions are found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and sustainability while meeting the challenges of the decarbonization of the world of construction and industry, the preservation of resources and rapid urbanisation. To be successful in your application you'll need to live within a commutable distance from our East Leake office but be flexible to travel globally. In return for your expertise and flexibility we're offering a competitive salary plus bonus, pension and many other benefits too, including healthcare options. You'll also get an allowance for your time abroad. What we're looking for: Ideally degree educated in Controls, Electrical Engineering or a comparable discipline Project management experience, dealing with capex investments Previous experience in programming, installation and testing of new PLC controls systems (Siemens/Rockwell) Proven experience in Process Automation, ideally relating to thermal processes in a manufacturing environment Experience with CI and WCM methodologies A collaborative style of work with the ability to liaise with stakeholders, suppliers and wider teams Presentation and communication skills, you'll be delivering training to our local teams What you'll be doing: Support Project Managers on major projects undertaken by GMT worldwide or existing operations to deliver installations on time and to budget Delivery of solutions for the best performance at lowest cost giving due regard to safety, operability, maintainability etc. Ensure efficient handover of projects ensuring full documentation, training, support and then provide support to operating plants on our global projects Scope and develop initial designs and layouts for capital projects, and then expand them into detailed plans and drawings providing feasibility studies, specifications and budget estimates for capital schemes right to commissioning of new equipment and processes Is Saint-Gobain an inclusive employer? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Automation Engineer with a thirst for travel, looking for an amazing opportunity to be integral in the growth of our business by being responsible for the programming, testing and commissioning of our controls systems in our newly acquired or newly built sites around the world? At Saint-Gobain we are looking for an Automation Engineer to work in our Technical Production team, helping to deliver multi-million-pound projects across the globe. You'll be working as part of a small team based out of our East Leake headquarters and will be working on projects abroad for an average of half the year. Some of our recent project locations include France, Spain, Canada and the USA, therefore this role is truly the perfect way to combine your passions of travel and engineering! The Automation Engineer will specifically lead the safe implementation of capital projects for the thermal processes in our plants including programming, testing and commissioning on multi-million-pound projects globally. The Automation Engineer will be a crucial part of a technically minded world class engineering team and will be responsible for the management of their own exciting portfolio of projects, liaising with several key departments and key stakeholders cross-functionally. This is a challenging role where there will be international travel to oversee the various stages, handover of finalised projects and ongoing technical mentoring. It's a fantastic opportunity to make your mark on some of our upcoming best in class manufacturing facility projects in a vital cog in the Saint Gobain business model. Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. These solutions are found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and sustainability while meeting the challenges of the decarbonization of the world of construction and industry, the preservation of resources and rapid urbanisation. To be successful in your application you'll need to live within a commutable distance from our East Leake office but be flexible to travel globally. In return for your expertise and flexibility we're offering a competitive salary plus bonus, pension and many other benefits too, including healthcare options. You'll also get an allowance for your time abroad. What we're looking for: Ideally degree educated in Controls, Electrical Engineering or a comparable discipline Project management experience, dealing with capex investments Previous experience in programming, installation and testing of new PLC controls systems (Siemens/Rockwell) Proven experience in Process Automation, ideally relating to thermal processes in a manufacturing environment Experience with CI and WCM methodologies A collaborative style of work with the ability to liaise with stakeholders, suppliers and wider teams Presentation and communication skills, you'll be delivering training to our local teams What you'll be doing: Support Project Managers on major projects undertaken by GMT worldwide or existing operations to deliver installations on time and to budget Delivery of solutions for the best performance at lowest cost giving due regard to safety, operability, maintainability etc. Ensure efficient handover of projects ensuring full documentation, training, support and then provide support to operating plants on our global projects Scope and develop initial designs and layouts for capital projects, and then expand them into detailed plans and drawings providing feasibility studies, specifications and budget estimates for capital schemes right to commissioning of new equipment and processes Is Saint-Gobain an inclusive employer? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!
# About the Business Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every generation. Quilter oversees £141.2 billion in customer investments (as of December 2025). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth. Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business. High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning - offering a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands. At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve, including our colleagues. Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it's the perfect time to join us!# About the Role Level: 5Department: CDOLocation: Southampton or LondonContract type: PermanentThe role sits within the Chief Data Office (CDO) and reports to the Head of Data Platforms.This role accelerates Quilter's data strategy by defining engineering standards, building scalable data platforms, and leading a high performing data engineering team. The Data Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering business value through enabling actionable insights. This position partners with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation to transform raw data into usable, reliable, high quality data products. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and team leadership skills to create a data-driven culture across the organisation.The key accountabilities for the role are as follows:Team Management & Growth Lead a team of data engineers through coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance Support individual career development and performance feedback, creating growth opportunities for your team Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team cultureTechnical Oversight & Delivery Defining Data engineering standards and best practices to ensure robust, efficient and secure product delivery. Guide the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines and data products Review architecture and code, provide technical direction, and help resolve complex engineering challenges by being hands-on when needed Ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable solutions aligned with business goals and engineering best practicesCross-Functional Collaboration Partner with product managers, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and prioritise work Work closely with platform and data analysis teams to develop delivery process to continually improve business outcomes Translate business needs into actionable engineering detailed plans and ensure timely delivery of key projects Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams to align on priorities and progressOperational Excellence Promote operational stability and reliability of data pipelines and systems through monitoring, alerting, and incident response Advocate for high standards in data quality, governance, and compliance by collaborating with platform and data governance teams Drive continuous improvement in development workflows and team productivity# About You Qualifications Degree in a technical discipline (e.g. computer science, engineering, maths, physics) or evidence of equivalent practical experienceKnowledge/Experience: Proven experience in managing and growing technical teams within a complex business environment Strong technical hand on experience in building and maintaining data pipelines on a Databricks and Fabric environments within Azure Experience in implementing batch and stream pipelines in a kappa architecture Experience implementing data quality frameworks, SLAs, and observability tooling. Familiarity with data governance practices (lineage, cataloguing, access control). Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, data retention controls). Setting technical direction and establishing engineering standards. Managing roadmaps, sprint planning, and delivery across multiple projects or squads Experience of data engineering across multiple layers and modelling techniques including a Kimball and Data VaultSkills: Strategic thinker with curious mindset and strong problem-solving skills Ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear, concise manner Databricks: Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Workflows, Notebooks, Clusters, MLflow. Azure: ADLS Gen2, Azure Data Factory, Event Hubs/Kafka, Key Vault, Functions, Synapse. Spark: Strong knowledge of Spark internals, optimisation, partitioning, performance tuning. Languages: Python, SQL, optionally Scala. CI/CD: Azure DevOps pipelines with asset bundles for data engineering deployments. Orchestration: ADF, Databricks Workflows, or other scheduling frameworks. Knowledge of Data Modelling: Kimball, Data Vault. Inclusion & Diversity We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive. Values Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities. Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we're one step ahead of our clients' needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures. Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation. Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions. Core Benefits Holiday: 182 hours (26 days) Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution. Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions. Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children. Life Assurance: 4x your salary. Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence. Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction. We create brighter
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
# About the Business Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every generation. Quilter oversees £141.2 billion in customer investments (as of December 2025). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth. Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business. High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning - offering a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands. At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve, including our colleagues. Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it's the perfect time to join us!# About the Role Level: 5Department: CDOLocation: Southampton or LondonContract type: PermanentThe role sits within the Chief Data Office (CDO) and reports to the Head of Data Platforms.This role accelerates Quilter's data strategy by defining engineering standards, building scalable data platforms, and leading a high performing data engineering team. The Data Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering business value through enabling actionable insights. This position partners with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation to transform raw data into usable, reliable, high quality data products. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and team leadership skills to create a data-driven culture across the organisation.The key accountabilities for the role are as follows:Team Management & Growth Lead a team of data engineers through coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance Support individual career development and performance feedback, creating growth opportunities for your team Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team cultureTechnical Oversight & Delivery Defining Data engineering standards and best practices to ensure robust, efficient and secure product delivery. Guide the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines and data products Review architecture and code, provide technical direction, and help resolve complex engineering challenges by being hands-on when needed Ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable solutions aligned with business goals and engineering best practicesCross-Functional Collaboration Partner with product managers, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and prioritise work Work closely with platform and data analysis teams to develop delivery process to continually improve business outcomes Translate business needs into actionable engineering detailed plans and ensure timely delivery of key projects Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams to align on priorities and progressOperational Excellence Promote operational stability and reliability of data pipelines and systems through monitoring, alerting, and incident response Advocate for high standards in data quality, governance, and compliance by collaborating with platform and data governance teams Drive continuous improvement in development workflows and team productivity# About You Qualifications Degree in a technical discipline (e.g. computer science, engineering, maths, physics) or evidence of equivalent practical experienceKnowledge/Experience: Proven experience in managing and growing technical teams within a complex business environment Strong technical hand on experience in building and maintaining data pipelines on a Databricks and Fabric environments within Azure Experience in implementing batch and stream pipelines in a kappa architecture Experience implementing data quality frameworks, SLAs, and observability tooling. Familiarity with data governance practices (lineage, cataloguing, access control). Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, data retention controls). Setting technical direction and establishing engineering standards. Managing roadmaps, sprint planning, and delivery across multiple projects or squads Experience of data engineering across multiple layers and modelling techniques including a Kimball and Data VaultSkills: Strategic thinker with curious mindset and strong problem-solving skills Ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear, concise manner Databricks: Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Workflows, Notebooks, Clusters, MLflow. Azure: ADLS Gen2, Azure Data Factory, Event Hubs/Kafka, Key Vault, Functions, Synapse. Spark: Strong knowledge of Spark internals, optimisation, partitioning, performance tuning. Languages: Python, SQL, optionally Scala. CI/CD: Azure DevOps pipelines with asset bundles for data engineering deployments. Orchestration: ADF, Databricks Workflows, or other scheduling frameworks. Knowledge of Data Modelling: Kimball, Data Vault. Inclusion & Diversity We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive. Values Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities. Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we're one step ahead of our clients' needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures. Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation. Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions. Core Benefits Holiday: 182 hours (26 days) Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution. Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions. Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children. Life Assurance: 4x your salary. Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence. Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction. We create brighter
Who are we? South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight. Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life. About the job The Senior ITService Delivery Manager oversees a number of key functions within the IT department that enables the delivery of a high quality service to end users, ensuring that Service Support and Service Delivery processes are in place to meet business needs. This position will involve liaising directly with stakeholders and requires that you establish and manage expectations within the business. The role will require the post holder to manage and drive the ITService Delivery team to achieve a high standard of work in order to meet the expectations of the business. Your main responsibilities will be: Maintain a high performing IT Service Delivery function to include full management responsibilities of the IT Service Delivery Team. Formulate both short-term day-to-day and longer-term IT Service Delivery plans and identify and work on continuous improvement of the service. Professionally and effectively represent IT to both the internal business and to all IT third party vendors and suppliers. Understand and identify business challenges and develop strategies and solutions to deliver added value to the business. Liaise with Customers to establish the structure of service level agreements (SLAs). Ensures that operational methods, procedures and facilities are documented, maintained and reviewed regularly to maintain their effectiveness and efficiency. Creates, implements, reviews / analyses problem management processes and advises on any improvements that could be implemented, using any tools that may be available. Support projects and develop a strong understanding of projects impacting your service area and ensuring service impact is minimised and agreed. Drive internal and third party service review meetings covering performance, service improvements, quality and processes . Ensure that patching and anti-virus updates are carried out promptly and effectively in the desktop environment. Create and maintain regular and accurate management reporting on IT Service performance with the tools available. Be an ambassador for IT, working across the business to provide effective communication on IT matters and build relationships with other teams to ensure effective dialogue between departments. Contributes to departmental policy, procedures and practices on matters such as security, health and safety, environmental controls, service facilities and media storage. Point of escalation - ensuring escalated issues from customers and colleagues are resolved effectively and in a timely manner. Governance - assisting in defining and implementing processes & standards and ensuring staff adhere to them. Supports budget related conversations on different levels. Innovate and encourage innovation within team members. Coach and mentor less experienced staff as required. Empower staff to take responsibility for their jobs and commitments. Foster a spirit of teamwork inclusion and unity amongst the teams. You'll need: Proven experience managing an IT service desk or technical support team in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership skills with a track record of coaching, developing, and motivating high-performing teams. Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and support operations across desktop, network, and application environments. In-depth knowledge of IT service management principles; ITIL certification (Foundation or higher) preferred. Exceptional customer service focus, with the ability to drive a user-centric culture and improve service delivery. Experience managing incident, problem, and request workflows, with a strong grasp of SLAs and KPIs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with technical teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership. Experience with enterprise-level IT systems and platforms such as Active Directory, Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune) or Entra ID. Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce reports, identify trends, and lead service improvement initiatives. Experience managing service desk tools and platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, FreshDesk) It would be great if you had: Experience supporting remote and hybrid working environments, including VPNs and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). Project management knowledge or certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) to support service improvement and change initiatives. Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and experience contributing to IT security and compliance efforts. Familiarity with IT change management processes and tools. Experience with service automation tools, AI-powered support technologies, or workflow optimisation. Basic budgeting or cost management experience in an IT services context. About the location Southampton Central is conveniently situated near the city centre. It is a short walk to West Quay shopping centre, a hub for retailers and restaurants, and providesan excellent link between London, Coastal areas and the Isle of Wight. Working pattern You will work an average of 37 hours per week across 5 days, typically office hours. Flexibility will be required and there may be an "on-call" commitment. The Reward In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including: Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent) 75% discount on many other train operating companies Full training and support with development Excellent pension scheme We all belong at SWR. Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment. We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent. We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive. If you require additionalsupport to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Who are we? South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight. Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life. About the job The Senior ITService Delivery Manager oversees a number of key functions within the IT department that enables the delivery of a high quality service to end users, ensuring that Service Support and Service Delivery processes are in place to meet business needs. This position will involve liaising directly with stakeholders and requires that you establish and manage expectations within the business. The role will require the post holder to manage and drive the ITService Delivery team to achieve a high standard of work in order to meet the expectations of the business. Your main responsibilities will be: Maintain a high performing IT Service Delivery function to include full management responsibilities of the IT Service Delivery Team. Formulate both short-term day-to-day and longer-term IT Service Delivery plans and identify and work on continuous improvement of the service. Professionally and effectively represent IT to both the internal business and to all IT third party vendors and suppliers. Understand and identify business challenges and develop strategies and solutions to deliver added value to the business. Liaise with Customers to establish the structure of service level agreements (SLAs). Ensures that operational methods, procedures and facilities are documented, maintained and reviewed regularly to maintain their effectiveness and efficiency. Creates, implements, reviews / analyses problem management processes and advises on any improvements that could be implemented, using any tools that may be available. Support projects and develop a strong understanding of projects impacting your service area and ensuring service impact is minimised and agreed. Drive internal and third party service review meetings covering performance, service improvements, quality and processes . Ensure that patching and anti-virus updates are carried out promptly and effectively in the desktop environment. Create and maintain regular and accurate management reporting on IT Service performance with the tools available. Be an ambassador for IT, working across the business to provide effective communication on IT matters and build relationships with other teams to ensure effective dialogue between departments. Contributes to departmental policy, procedures and practices on matters such as security, health and safety, environmental controls, service facilities and media storage. Point of escalation - ensuring escalated issues from customers and colleagues are resolved effectively and in a timely manner. Governance - assisting in defining and implementing processes & standards and ensuring staff adhere to them. Supports budget related conversations on different levels. Innovate and encourage innovation within team members. Coach and mentor less experienced staff as required. Empower staff to take responsibility for their jobs and commitments. Foster a spirit of teamwork inclusion and unity amongst the teams. You'll need: Proven experience managing an IT service desk or technical support team in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership skills with a track record of coaching, developing, and motivating high-performing teams. Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and support operations across desktop, network, and application environments. In-depth knowledge of IT service management principles; ITIL certification (Foundation or higher) preferred. Exceptional customer service focus, with the ability to drive a user-centric culture and improve service delivery. Experience managing incident, problem, and request workflows, with a strong grasp of SLAs and KPIs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with technical teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership. Experience with enterprise-level IT systems and platforms such as Active Directory, Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune) or Entra ID. Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce reports, identify trends, and lead service improvement initiatives. Experience managing service desk tools and platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, FreshDesk) It would be great if you had: Experience supporting remote and hybrid working environments, including VPNs and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). Project management knowledge or certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) to support service improvement and change initiatives. Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and experience contributing to IT security and compliance efforts. Familiarity with IT change management processes and tools. Experience with service automation tools, AI-powered support technologies, or workflow optimisation. Basic budgeting or cost management experience in an IT services context. About the location Southampton Central is conveniently situated near the city centre. It is a short walk to West Quay shopping centre, a hub for retailers and restaurants, and providesan excellent link between London, Coastal areas and the Isle of Wight. Working pattern You will work an average of 37 hours per week across 5 days, typically office hours. Flexibility will be required and there may be an "on-call" commitment. The Reward In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including: Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent) 75% discount on many other train operating companies Full training and support with development Excellent pension scheme We all belong at SWR. Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment. We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent. We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive. If you require additionalsupport to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.
Internal Control Manager - Cambridge (Hybrid) Salary: up to £80,000 + 20% bonus Hybrid working High-growth, multi-entity Group Ideal for a first or second mover from a Top 10 / Big 4 practice Are you ready to step into a high-impact role that gives you exposure to the entire Group, direct partnership with the C-suite, and a clear succession path to Head of Internal Controls ? This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious Internal Controls, Risk or Audit professional looking to make their mark in a complex, fast-moving environment. About the Role As the Internal Control Manager, you will be the number two within a growing risk & controls function, helping shape the Group's internal control environment as it continues to scale. Operating across multiple business units, you'll collaborate with senior leaders, influence decision-making, and drive continuous improvement across controls, compliance, and risk frameworks. This role offers exceptional visibility, strategic involvement, and the chance to build credibility quickly with the executive team. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation and enhancement of internal controls across the Group. Support and challenge the business in identifying, documenting and managing key risks. Own the Group's SOX-aligned controls environment - ensuring compliance, robustness and continuous improvement. Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Technology and the C-suite to embed a strong control culture. Drive risk-based assessments and process reviews to support business performance and governance. Mentor junior team members and deputise for the Head of Internal Controls when required. Contribute to strategic projects, acquisitions and integration activities. About You First or second mover from a Top 10 or Big 4 practice (Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk or Controls). Strong understanding of SOX , key risks, and controls frameworks. Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and presenting to leadership. Analytical, commercially aware and solutions-driven. Ambitious with a desire to step into a future leadership position. What's on Offer Competitive salary up to £80,000 15% annual bonus Hybrid working (Cambridge HQ) Exposure across a large, dynamic Group Genuine succession plan to Head of Internal Controls Opportunity to shape and build a modern controls environment
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Internal Control Manager - Cambridge (Hybrid) Salary: up to £80,000 + 20% bonus Hybrid working High-growth, multi-entity Group Ideal for a first or second mover from a Top 10 / Big 4 practice Are you ready to step into a high-impact role that gives you exposure to the entire Group, direct partnership with the C-suite, and a clear succession path to Head of Internal Controls ? This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious Internal Controls, Risk or Audit professional looking to make their mark in a complex, fast-moving environment. About the Role As the Internal Control Manager, you will be the number two within a growing risk & controls function, helping shape the Group's internal control environment as it continues to scale. Operating across multiple business units, you'll collaborate with senior leaders, influence decision-making, and drive continuous improvement across controls, compliance, and risk frameworks. This role offers exceptional visibility, strategic involvement, and the chance to build credibility quickly with the executive team. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation and enhancement of internal controls across the Group. Support and challenge the business in identifying, documenting and managing key risks. Own the Group's SOX-aligned controls environment - ensuring compliance, robustness and continuous improvement. Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Technology and the C-suite to embed a strong control culture. Drive risk-based assessments and process reviews to support business performance and governance. Mentor junior team members and deputise for the Head of Internal Controls when required. Contribute to strategic projects, acquisitions and integration activities. About You First or second mover from a Top 10 or Big 4 practice (Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk or Controls). Strong understanding of SOX , key risks, and controls frameworks. Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and presenting to leadership. Analytical, commercially aware and solutions-driven. Ambitious with a desire to step into a future leadership position. What's on Offer Competitive salary up to £80,000 15% annual bonus Hybrid working (Cambridge HQ) Exposure across a large, dynamic Group Genuine succession plan to Head of Internal Controls Opportunity to shape and build a modern controls environment
Job Description Job Title: Client Service Delivery, Sr Manager Location: West Midlands (Birmingham) Salary: Competitive Career Level: CL6 Please note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application. Company Overview Accenture is a leading global professional services company,providinga broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities acrossall oftheseservices We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core valuescomprise ofStewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for theIndividualand Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a Team You will be part of the Service Delivery Team responsible for the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and cloud services to our clients. Operating from our Birmingham UK office, the team focuses on delivering high-quality, SLA-driven services enhanced through AIOps, automation, and data-driven insights. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with access to continuous learning,cutting-edgetechnologies, and a global network of experts. Key Responsibilities Service Delivery Management Own full lifecycle service delivery across infrastructure and cloud environments, ensuring alignment to SLAs, KPIs, scope, and cost. Leverage AIOps and observability tools (e.g.Dynatrace, Datadog, New Relic, Elastic) to proactivelymonitorservice health and performance. Utilisepredictive alerting and anomaly detection to prevent incidents andoptimisedelivery priorities. Coordinate across internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery. Client Communication Act as the primary point of contact for service delivery, building strong, trusted client relationships. Translate technical insights into clear business value, highlighting outcomes such as improved reliability and reduced Mean TimeToRecover (MTTR). Communicate the impact of AI-driven service management anddemonstratethe value of platforms such as ServiceNow AIOps, Dynatrace, and Splunk IT Service Intelligence. Service Improvement Analyseservice metrics and trends toidentifyopportunities for continuous improvement. Embed incident learnings into automation workflows and prevention models. Use AIOps insights to improve service availability, performance, and reliability. Driveoptimisationthrough data-led decision-making and proactive operations. Documentation and Reporting Establish and lead governance forums, service reviews, and performance discussions. Deliver AI-enhanced reporting, including predictive insights and trend analysis using tools such as ServiceNow Performance Analytics, Azure Monitor, and AWS DevOps Guru. Ensure transparency and governance in AI usage within service delivery. Team Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional teams including IT, DevOps, and business units. Promote adoption of AIOps and automation tools across operational teams. Encourage skills development in data-driven and AI-assisted service management. Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive service excellence. Risk Management Act as escalationleadformajor incidents, service risks, and client concerns, including participation in on-call rotations. Use event correlation and root cause analysis tools such asMoogsoft,BigPanda, and Splunk IT Service Intelligence to accelerate resolution. Proactivelyidentifyand mitigate risks using data-driven insights. Compliance Ensure adherence to client data protection, security, and regulatory requirements. Govern access to operational data used within AIOps and monitoring platforms. Support audits and assurance activities related to AI-enabled service delivery. Automation & Tooling Implement andoptimiseAIOps and automation capabilities to enable proactive and self-healing operations. Drive intelligent alerting, event correlation, and automated remediation. Leverage AI-driven dashboards for performance, cost, and efficiency insights (e.g.within ServiceNow or Datadog). Support business cases for AIOps and automation investment. Ideally,you'llhave: Experience in Service Delivery within infrastructure and cloud environments Strong understanding of IT Managed Services frameworks Hands-on experience with AIOps tools such as Dynatrace and ServiceNow Familiarity with observability tools (e.g.Datadog, New Relic, Elastic) Knowledge of event analytics tools such as Splunk IT Service Intelligence andMoogsoft Experience in stakeholder and client management Financial management, costoptimisation, and business case development experience Understanding of data protection, compliance, and security controls About Accenture Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Qualification Set yourself apart: You will have a culture of learning and completing relevant training and certifications. Experience in Agile Delivery, Project management, DevOps, FinOps. Know how to manage customer expectations with customer-facing experience. Good understanding of Service Management Principals, such as ITIL V4 and alignment with ISO20k, Experience with AI Ops tools, frameworks, and implementation strategies. Knowledge of AI-enabled automation and monitoring solutions. Awareness of Site Reliability Engineering principles and practices. Locations Birmingham Additional Information Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces . Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at .
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Job Description Job Title: Client Service Delivery, Sr Manager Location: West Midlands (Birmingham) Salary: Competitive Career Level: CL6 Please note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application. Company Overview Accenture is a leading global professional services company,providinga broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities acrossall oftheseservices We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core valuescomprise ofStewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for theIndividualand Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a Team You will be part of the Service Delivery Team responsible for the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and cloud services to our clients. Operating from our Birmingham UK office, the team focuses on delivering high-quality, SLA-driven services enhanced through AIOps, automation, and data-driven insights. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with access to continuous learning,cutting-edgetechnologies, and a global network of experts. Key Responsibilities Service Delivery Management Own full lifecycle service delivery across infrastructure and cloud environments, ensuring alignment to SLAs, KPIs, scope, and cost. Leverage AIOps and observability tools (e.g.Dynatrace, Datadog, New Relic, Elastic) to proactivelymonitorservice health and performance. Utilisepredictive alerting and anomaly detection to prevent incidents andoptimisedelivery priorities. Coordinate across internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery. Client Communication Act as the primary point of contact for service delivery, building strong, trusted client relationships. Translate technical insights into clear business value, highlighting outcomes such as improved reliability and reduced Mean TimeToRecover (MTTR). Communicate the impact of AI-driven service management anddemonstratethe value of platforms such as ServiceNow AIOps, Dynatrace, and Splunk IT Service Intelligence. Service Improvement Analyseservice metrics and trends toidentifyopportunities for continuous improvement. Embed incident learnings into automation workflows and prevention models. Use AIOps insights to improve service availability, performance, and reliability. Driveoptimisationthrough data-led decision-making and proactive operations. Documentation and Reporting Establish and lead governance forums, service reviews, and performance discussions. Deliver AI-enhanced reporting, including predictive insights and trend analysis using tools such as ServiceNow Performance Analytics, Azure Monitor, and AWS DevOps Guru. Ensure transparency and governance in AI usage within service delivery. Team Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional teams including IT, DevOps, and business units. Promote adoption of AIOps and automation tools across operational teams. Encourage skills development in data-driven and AI-assisted service management. Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive service excellence. Risk Management Act as escalationleadformajor incidents, service risks, and client concerns, including participation in on-call rotations. Use event correlation and root cause analysis tools such asMoogsoft,BigPanda, and Splunk IT Service Intelligence to accelerate resolution. Proactivelyidentifyand mitigate risks using data-driven insights. Compliance Ensure adherence to client data protection, security, and regulatory requirements. Govern access to operational data used within AIOps and monitoring platforms. Support audits and assurance activities related to AI-enabled service delivery. Automation & Tooling Implement andoptimiseAIOps and automation capabilities to enable proactive and self-healing operations. Drive intelligent alerting, event correlation, and automated remediation. Leverage AI-driven dashboards for performance, cost, and efficiency insights (e.g.within ServiceNow or Datadog). Support business cases for AIOps and automation investment. Ideally,you'llhave: Experience in Service Delivery within infrastructure and cloud environments Strong understanding of IT Managed Services frameworks Hands-on experience with AIOps tools such as Dynatrace and ServiceNow Familiarity with observability tools (e.g.Datadog, New Relic, Elastic) Knowledge of event analytics tools such as Splunk IT Service Intelligence andMoogsoft Experience in stakeholder and client management Financial management, costoptimisation, and business case development experience Understanding of data protection, compliance, and security controls About Accenture Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Qualification Set yourself apart: You will have a culture of learning and completing relevant training and certifications. Experience in Agile Delivery, Project management, DevOps, FinOps. Know how to manage customer expectations with customer-facing experience. Good understanding of Service Management Principals, such as ITIL V4 and alignment with ISO20k, Experience with AI Ops tools, frameworks, and implementation strategies. Knowledge of AI-enabled automation and monitoring solutions. Awareness of Site Reliability Engineering principles and practices. Locations Birmingham Additional Information Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces . Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at .
Business Analyst - MiFID 2 Product Governance - sought by investment bank based in London - Contract - Hybrid Key Responsibilities Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into business and functional requirements, engaging closely with Legal, Compliance and Front Office stakeholders. Conduct gap analysis on current-state MiFID II Product Governance processes, identifying enhancements across controls, systems and reporting. Develop and propose solution options, leading them through governance and approval processes. Define and document new or updated governance, reporting, policies and procedures. Improve BAU processes and operational controls across the product lifecycle. Perform data analysis to support decision-making and impact assessments. Support the project manager with PMO standards, delivery tracking, and preparation of steering/working group materials. Assist in the facilitation of UAT where required. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years' Business Analysis experience within Investment Banking. Proven experience delivering regulatory change within either: MiFID II Product Governance, or FCA Consumer Duty Strong track record across legal interpretation, impact assessment, solution design, and handover to BAU. Extensive collaboration experience with Front Office, Business Management, Legal and Compliance teams. Excellent communication skills-written, verbal and stakeholder-facing. Advanced proficiency in Excel (data analysis), PowerPoint, and Visio (process modelling). Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail. Some project management background is desirable. Preferred Skills Knowledge of MiFID II Investor Protection, including Costs & Charges and Inducements. Understanding of PRIIPs regulatory requirements. Professional Business Analysis qualifications (e.g., BCS, IIBA). Experience working within a large global banking environment. Please apply within for further details - Matt Holmes, Harvey Nash
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Business Analyst - MiFID 2 Product Governance - sought by investment bank based in London - Contract - Hybrid Key Responsibilities Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into business and functional requirements, engaging closely with Legal, Compliance and Front Office stakeholders. Conduct gap analysis on current-state MiFID II Product Governance processes, identifying enhancements across controls, systems and reporting. Develop and propose solution options, leading them through governance and approval processes. Define and document new or updated governance, reporting, policies and procedures. Improve BAU processes and operational controls across the product lifecycle. Perform data analysis to support decision-making and impact assessments. Support the project manager with PMO standards, delivery tracking, and preparation of steering/working group materials. Assist in the facilitation of UAT where required. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years' Business Analysis experience within Investment Banking. Proven experience delivering regulatory change within either: MiFID II Product Governance, or FCA Consumer Duty Strong track record across legal interpretation, impact assessment, solution design, and handover to BAU. Extensive collaboration experience with Front Office, Business Management, Legal and Compliance teams. Excellent communication skills-written, verbal and stakeholder-facing. Advanced proficiency in Excel (data analysis), PowerPoint, and Visio (process modelling). Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail. Some project management background is desirable. Preferred Skills Knowledge of MiFID II Investor Protection, including Costs & Charges and Inducements. Understanding of PRIIPs regulatory requirements. Professional Business Analysis qualifications (e.g., BCS, IIBA). Experience working within a large global banking environment. Please apply within for further details - Matt Holmes, Harvey Nash
Group Financial Reporting Manager Woking - Hybrid We are recruiting for a Group Financial Reporting Manager to join our Group Finance function, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial reporting across Nomad Foods. You'll work alongside a talented, collaborative team supporting some of Europe's most iconic frozen food brands, including Birds Eye, Aunt Bessie's, Goodfella's and Findus . About the role This role sits within our Group Financial Reporting Team , responsible for monthly reporting deliverables for several headquarter entities, plus the preparation of our consolidated quarterly Group Financial Statements under IFRS. We are currently replacing our SAP BPC consolidation tool with S/4 HANA Group Consolidation , with go-live planned for January 2027. At the same time, the Group is transitioning to future IFRS changes and strengthening its financial controls environment. Reporting to the Head of Group Financial Reporting , this role has two direct reports and will combine operational leadership with project ownership. You will take responsibility for the monthly consolidation process, support the quarterly and year-end close cycles, and play a key role in major reporting, system and process transformation initiatives. Key Accountabilities Lead the monthly consolidation process , providing clear instructions to entity teams and ensuring strong control execution. Play a lead role in preparing for the transition to S/4 HANA Group Consolidation , maximising the benefits of enhanced reporting capability. Support projects linked to IFRS developments, technical accounting, unusual transactions, acquisitions, debt and equity transactions, and hedge accounting . Oversee monthly reporting for head office entities, delivered by two direct reports. Contribute to quarterly and annual Group close , including preparing quarterly financial statements, supporting XBRL tagging in Workiva, and reporting to senior stakeholders such as the Audit Committee. Maintain strong SOX control compliance, working closely with internal and external audit. Support statutory reporting requirements, legal entity and capital structure projects, and acquisition integrations. Collaborate across Group Finance, the Shared Service Centre, and key functions including Tax and Treasury. Ensure accuracy of accounting entries, review journals and balance sheet reconciliations, and uphold best-practice financial controls. Participate in finance transformation initiatives across systems, processes, and controls. About you Essential University graduate and qualified accountant (ACA preferred). Strong IFRS, consolidation and group financial reporting knowledge. Experience in an audit environment and 2-5+ years PQE in a Group Financial Reporting role. Strong understanding of month-end processes (journals, intercompany, B/S reconciliations). Highly computer-literate with advanced Excel capability. Able to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder-management skills. A proactive learner with ambition to develop into a future finance leader. Desirable Experience in FMCG. Exposure to US-listed environments (NYSE, NASDAQ). Knowledge of SAP FI, S/4 HANA, BPC and Workiva . Experience with multi-currency consolidations. Familiarity with FRS 101, acquisition accounting and SOX frameworks. What we can offer you We're on an exciting transformation journey and offer a truly purpose-led career with flexibility and development opportunities. You will also benefit from: The opportunity to contribute to iconic, high-growth brands. Career progression across Nomad Foods, with prospects to relocate across markets. A supportive, inclusive culture where your ideas are welcomed and valued. To view the full job profile and apply, please click the Apply button above, which will redirect you to our careers site. We look forward to receiving your application. At Nomad Foods, we are proud to represent the world we serve. Our inclusive culture empowers diverse talent to thrive - and together, achieve more.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Group Financial Reporting Manager Woking - Hybrid We are recruiting for a Group Financial Reporting Manager to join our Group Finance function, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial reporting across Nomad Foods. You'll work alongside a talented, collaborative team supporting some of Europe's most iconic frozen food brands, including Birds Eye, Aunt Bessie's, Goodfella's and Findus . About the role This role sits within our Group Financial Reporting Team , responsible for monthly reporting deliverables for several headquarter entities, plus the preparation of our consolidated quarterly Group Financial Statements under IFRS. We are currently replacing our SAP BPC consolidation tool with S/4 HANA Group Consolidation , with go-live planned for January 2027. At the same time, the Group is transitioning to future IFRS changes and strengthening its financial controls environment. Reporting to the Head of Group Financial Reporting , this role has two direct reports and will combine operational leadership with project ownership. You will take responsibility for the monthly consolidation process, support the quarterly and year-end close cycles, and play a key role in major reporting, system and process transformation initiatives. Key Accountabilities Lead the monthly consolidation process , providing clear instructions to entity teams and ensuring strong control execution. Play a lead role in preparing for the transition to S/4 HANA Group Consolidation , maximising the benefits of enhanced reporting capability. Support projects linked to IFRS developments, technical accounting, unusual transactions, acquisitions, debt and equity transactions, and hedge accounting . Oversee monthly reporting for head office entities, delivered by two direct reports. Contribute to quarterly and annual Group close , including preparing quarterly financial statements, supporting XBRL tagging in Workiva, and reporting to senior stakeholders such as the Audit Committee. Maintain strong SOX control compliance, working closely with internal and external audit. Support statutory reporting requirements, legal entity and capital structure projects, and acquisition integrations. Collaborate across Group Finance, the Shared Service Centre, and key functions including Tax and Treasury. Ensure accuracy of accounting entries, review journals and balance sheet reconciliations, and uphold best-practice financial controls. Participate in finance transformation initiatives across systems, processes, and controls. About you Essential University graduate and qualified accountant (ACA preferred). Strong IFRS, consolidation and group financial reporting knowledge. Experience in an audit environment and 2-5+ years PQE in a Group Financial Reporting role. Strong understanding of month-end processes (journals, intercompany, B/S reconciliations). Highly computer-literate with advanced Excel capability. Able to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder-management skills. A proactive learner with ambition to develop into a future finance leader. Desirable Experience in FMCG. Exposure to US-listed environments (NYSE, NASDAQ). Knowledge of SAP FI, S/4 HANA, BPC and Workiva . Experience with multi-currency consolidations. Familiarity with FRS 101, acquisition accounting and SOX frameworks. What we can offer you We're on an exciting transformation journey and offer a truly purpose-led career with flexibility and development opportunities. You will also benefit from: The opportunity to contribute to iconic, high-growth brands. Career progression across Nomad Foods, with prospects to relocate across markets. A supportive, inclusive culture where your ideas are welcomed and valued. To view the full job profile and apply, please click the Apply button above, which will redirect you to our careers site. We look forward to receiving your application. At Nomad Foods, we are proud to represent the world we serve. Our inclusive culture empowers diverse talent to thrive - and together, achieve more.
IT Manager - Oldham (Fully Onsite) Hours: 7.30am - 4.30pm, Monday-Friday (Flexible) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Reports to: Operations Director Location: Oldham HQ with multi site responsibility (6 locations) We're looking for a hands on IT Manager to lead and develop our IT function across six UK sites. This is a fully onsite leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and has strong expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (SaaS). About the Role You will take ownership of our entire IT estate strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP management, supplier relationships, support, and digital transformation. You'll also manage and develop one IT team member while working directly with senior leadership to drive technology improvements and reliability across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the company's IT strategy, performance, and continuous improvement. Own, optimise, and develop Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, managing configuration, upgrades, user support, and partner relationships. Oversee on prem and cloud infrastructure, networks, servers, storage, Wi Fi, and telephony across all sites. Maintain strong cybersecurity controls, policies, backups, and compliance (including GDPR). Manage Microsoft 365, licensing, contracts, and key IT suppliers. Support core business applications and integrations (including website, EDI, AMS, and internal systems). Ensure high quality user support, communication, and training. Lead IT and digital projects from scoping through to delivery and adoption. Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity readiness. What You'll Bring Proven experience as an IT Manager or senior IT lead in a multi site environment. Strong, hands on expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (SaaS). Broad infrastructure, networking, and Microsoft 365 knowledge. Strong understanding of cybersecurity, audits, policies, and risk management. Experience managing suppliers, contracts, and IT assets. A proactive, organised, and people-focused approach. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
IT Manager - Oldham (Fully Onsite) Hours: 7.30am - 4.30pm, Monday-Friday (Flexible) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Reports to: Operations Director Location: Oldham HQ with multi site responsibility (6 locations) We're looking for a hands on IT Manager to lead and develop our IT function across six UK sites. This is a fully onsite leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and has strong expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (SaaS). About the Role You will take ownership of our entire IT estate strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP management, supplier relationships, support, and digital transformation. You'll also manage and develop one IT team member while working directly with senior leadership to drive technology improvements and reliability across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the company's IT strategy, performance, and continuous improvement. Own, optimise, and develop Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, managing configuration, upgrades, user support, and partner relationships. Oversee on prem and cloud infrastructure, networks, servers, storage, Wi Fi, and telephony across all sites. Maintain strong cybersecurity controls, policies, backups, and compliance (including GDPR). Manage Microsoft 365, licensing, contracts, and key IT suppliers. Support core business applications and integrations (including website, EDI, AMS, and internal systems). Ensure high quality user support, communication, and training. Lead IT and digital projects from scoping through to delivery and adoption. Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity readiness. What You'll Bring Proven experience as an IT Manager or senior IT lead in a multi site environment. Strong, hands on expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (SaaS). Broad infrastructure, networking, and Microsoft 365 knowledge. Strong understanding of cybersecurity, audits, policies, and risk management. Experience managing suppliers, contracts, and IT assets. A proactive, organised, and people-focused approach. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Job Location: GBR-Birmingham-Three Snowhill, GBR-London-BTHQ One Braham, GBR-Manchester-New BaileyAdvertised Salary: Competitive salary & benefitsThis role exists to ensure BT systematically realises the value it has already contracted for, by embedding intelligence, control, and automation into the management of third-party relationships. The Partner Management team are developing an AI enabled Contract Intelligence capability to transform how BT manages supplier commitments, pricing mechanisms (e.g., indexation), SLAs, service credits, and commercial risks across our partners/contracts. You will define and lead BT's Contract Intelligence and Contract mgmt. Automation capability as a core Digital control layer, transforming how the organisation governs third-party spend, realises contractual value, and manages commercial risk at scale. Lead the design, deployment and adoption of a Group wide Contract Intelligence platform and control system, integrating contract, performance, and financial data to drive decision-making across BT. You will operate at across business units, setting direction, shaping investment priorities, and ensuring this capability is embedded into BT's operating model, decision-making, and supplier governance. What you will be doing (Role Accountabilities) Set the Group strategy and roadmap for Contract Intelligence and Supplier Automation, aligned to BT's Digital and cost transformation priorities against the £14bn of external spend Own value realisation outcomes (e.g. contract value recovery, leakage reduction, risk mitigation, cycle time improvement), not just delivery of tooling Define and embed operating model and governance, ensuring contract intelligence is systematically used across Partner Management, Finance, Procurement, and Service teams Act as the senior interface up to exec level stakeholders, shaping priorities, securing investment, and driving adoption Lead cross-functional execution at scale, aligning data, AI, engineering, and commercial teams into a single coherent capability Establish BT-wide standards for contract analytics, obligation management, and supplier performance intelligence Drive continuous optimisation of third-party value, using AI-driven insights to influence supplier strategy, renewals, and commercial negotiations What you'll need to succeed (Skills & Experience) Essential experience Proven experience operating at senior leadership level, with the ability to shape direction and influence decisions at Executive level Deep understanding of supplier management, procurement, and commercial contract structures, including pricing mechanisms, SLAs, and risk allocation Experience building advanced AI solutions as well as automation to solve complex business problems and drive operational efficiency Strong experience in contract analytics, performance management, or financial/commercial assurance, ideally in large supplier environments Proven ability to lead through influence in matrix organisations, navigating competing priorities and driving alignment without direct authority Ideal Track record of defining and scaling business level capabilities or platforms, embedding them into operating models and driving adoption across complex organisations Strong commercial acumen with experience owning or influencing material financial outcomes (e.g. cost optimisation, value realisation, risk mitigation) Experience leading cross-functional delivery at scale, aligning business, technology, data, and finance teams to deliver measurable outcomes Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution, establishing governance, controls, and performance frameworks that drive sustained impact Essential skills AI & LLM Application: strong understanding of how to apply machine learning and large language models to unstructured data, workflow automation, and business decision support Commercial & financial insight: understands value drivers, cost structures, and risk, and uses data to drive decisions Leadership & capability building: able to build, scale, and evolve high-performing capabilities and teams Data-driven decision making: uses analytics and insight to prioritise, diagnose issues, and track value Problem solving & structured thinking: hypothesis led, able to break down complex challenges into actionable solutions Ideal Strategic thinking & enterprise mindset: able to define long-term direction and align initiatives to business strategy Systems thinking: able to design end to end solutions across people, process, data, and technology Stakeholder influence & executive communication: credible, concise, and impactful with senior audiences Change leadership: drives adoption of new ways of working and embeds them into business-as-usual Risk management & control mindset: ensures appropriate governance, compliance, and mitigation of commercial risk Collaboration & business partnering: works effectively across organisational boundaries to deliver shared outcomes Benefits of working for BT include: • 15% on target annual bonus • Private Healthcare for self & family • Company car or £5,500 cash alternative • X4 Salary Life Assurance • BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10% • 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service • From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, no matter how your family is made up. • Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more. • 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues • 2 weeks paid carer's leave • Huge range of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice • World-class training and development opportunities • Discounted broadband, mobile and TV package • Access to 100's of retail discounts including the BT shop Our leadership standards Looking in: Leading inclusively and Safely I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity. Owning outcomes I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation. Looking out: Delivering for the customer I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business. Commercially savvy I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making. Looking to the future: Growth mindset I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation. Building for the future I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.BT Group was the world's first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UK's most recognised and cherished brands - BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. Over the next two years, we will complete the UK's largest and most successful digital infrastructure project - connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology,
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Job Location: GBR-Birmingham-Three Snowhill, GBR-London-BTHQ One Braham, GBR-Manchester-New BaileyAdvertised Salary: Competitive salary & benefitsThis role exists to ensure BT systematically realises the value it has already contracted for, by embedding intelligence, control, and automation into the management of third-party relationships. The Partner Management team are developing an AI enabled Contract Intelligence capability to transform how BT manages supplier commitments, pricing mechanisms (e.g., indexation), SLAs, service credits, and commercial risks across our partners/contracts. You will define and lead BT's Contract Intelligence and Contract mgmt. Automation capability as a core Digital control layer, transforming how the organisation governs third-party spend, realises contractual value, and manages commercial risk at scale. Lead the design, deployment and adoption of a Group wide Contract Intelligence platform and control system, integrating contract, performance, and financial data to drive decision-making across BT. You will operate at across business units, setting direction, shaping investment priorities, and ensuring this capability is embedded into BT's operating model, decision-making, and supplier governance. What you will be doing (Role Accountabilities) Set the Group strategy and roadmap for Contract Intelligence and Supplier Automation, aligned to BT's Digital and cost transformation priorities against the £14bn of external spend Own value realisation outcomes (e.g. contract value recovery, leakage reduction, risk mitigation, cycle time improvement), not just delivery of tooling Define and embed operating model and governance, ensuring contract intelligence is systematically used across Partner Management, Finance, Procurement, and Service teams Act as the senior interface up to exec level stakeholders, shaping priorities, securing investment, and driving adoption Lead cross-functional execution at scale, aligning data, AI, engineering, and commercial teams into a single coherent capability Establish BT-wide standards for contract analytics, obligation management, and supplier performance intelligence Drive continuous optimisation of third-party value, using AI-driven insights to influence supplier strategy, renewals, and commercial negotiations What you'll need to succeed (Skills & Experience) Essential experience Proven experience operating at senior leadership level, with the ability to shape direction and influence decisions at Executive level Deep understanding of supplier management, procurement, and commercial contract structures, including pricing mechanisms, SLAs, and risk allocation Experience building advanced AI solutions as well as automation to solve complex business problems and drive operational efficiency Strong experience in contract analytics, performance management, or financial/commercial assurance, ideally in large supplier environments Proven ability to lead through influence in matrix organisations, navigating competing priorities and driving alignment without direct authority Ideal Track record of defining and scaling business level capabilities or platforms, embedding them into operating models and driving adoption across complex organisations Strong commercial acumen with experience owning or influencing material financial outcomes (e.g. cost optimisation, value realisation, risk mitigation) Experience leading cross-functional delivery at scale, aligning business, technology, data, and finance teams to deliver measurable outcomes Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution, establishing governance, controls, and performance frameworks that drive sustained impact Essential skills AI & LLM Application: strong understanding of how to apply machine learning and large language models to unstructured data, workflow automation, and business decision support Commercial & financial insight: understands value drivers, cost structures, and risk, and uses data to drive decisions Leadership & capability building: able to build, scale, and evolve high-performing capabilities and teams Data-driven decision making: uses analytics and insight to prioritise, diagnose issues, and track value Problem solving & structured thinking: hypothesis led, able to break down complex challenges into actionable solutions Ideal Strategic thinking & enterprise mindset: able to define long-term direction and align initiatives to business strategy Systems thinking: able to design end to end solutions across people, process, data, and technology Stakeholder influence & executive communication: credible, concise, and impactful with senior audiences Change leadership: drives adoption of new ways of working and embeds them into business-as-usual Risk management & control mindset: ensures appropriate governance, compliance, and mitigation of commercial risk Collaboration & business partnering: works effectively across organisational boundaries to deliver shared outcomes Benefits of working for BT include: • 15% on target annual bonus • Private Healthcare for self & family • Company car or £5,500 cash alternative • X4 Salary Life Assurance • BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10% • 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service • From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, no matter how your family is made up. • Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more. • 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues • 2 weeks paid carer's leave • Huge range of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice • World-class training and development opportunities • Discounted broadband, mobile and TV package • Access to 100's of retail discounts including the BT shop Our leadership standards Looking in: Leading inclusively and Safely I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity. Owning outcomes I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation. Looking out: Delivering for the customer I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business. Commercially savvy I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making. Looking to the future: Growth mindset I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation. Building for the future I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.BT Group was the world's first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UK's most recognised and cherished brands - BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. Over the next two years, we will complete the UK's largest and most successful digital infrastructure project - connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology,
About us We are champions of rail, inspired to build a greener, more sustainable future of travel. Trainline enables millions of travellers to find and book the best value tickets across carriers, fares, and journey options through our highly rated mobile app, website, and B2B partner channels. Great journeys start with Trainline Now Europe's number 1 downloaded rail app, with over 125 million monthly visits and £5.9 billion in annual ticket sales, we collaborate with 270+ rail and coach companies in over 40 countries. We want to create a world where travel is as simple, seamless, eco friendly and affordable as it should be. Today, we're a FTSE 250 company driven by our incredible team of over 1,000 Trainliners from 50+ nationalities, based across London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Edinburgh and Madrid. With our focus on growth in the UK and Europe, now is the perfect time to join us on this high speed journey. Introducing Trainline Partner Solutions Trainline is the leading independent rail and bus travel platform. We bring together millions of routes, fares and journey times from hundreds of carriers for: Consumers; serving them through our highly rated app and website. This segment represents the B2C arm of the business. Travel sellers; through a suite of solutions to help them grow their businesses in the easiest, most cost efficient way to integrate rail into their offering and ultimately put rail at the heart of more journeys. Businesses; through our business products giving companies of all sizes full travel visibility, better cost efficiencies and controls and their employees an easy way to book. Carriers; through a suite of high converting, high quality ticketing solutions to help them meet current and future demands of rail travel at a lower cost to serve. These segments sit within Trainline Partner Solutions (TPS), which is our B2B arm of the business providing industry leading rail and technology solutions to make the complex world of rail and ticketing simple. What you will do as a Strategic Business Development Manager at Trainline The Strategic Business Development Manager (B2B2C) is responsible for generating new sales in the B2B leisure travel market. You will define the go to market strategy, identify opportunities, engage and negotiate with prospects, and manage integrations with support from the integration team to ensure customer success in rail distribution. You may also manage accounts to help customers ramp up volumes until they transition to the Account Management team. Strong organizational, communication, problem solving, business development, and negotiation skills are essential. Your project management abilities will support coordination with customer and Trainline teams (supply, product, integration, tech, finance, commercial operations). Knowledge of the European travel market will inform your sales strategy. You are responsible for generating incremental net ticket sales, by signing and integrating potential B2B2C customers (ie OTAs, TOs, MaaS, ). You will participate in travel industry events across Europe, as visitor or exhibitor. You will explore the leisure market's needs, map business opportunities and define a successful go to market strategy in relevant markets and segments. You will identify, engage and qualify targeted outbound leads. You will filter, engage and qualify inbound leads that contact us directly. You will manage the sales cycle from A to Z: understand their needs, their ecosystem, define a solution, pitch a commercial offer, close and sign the deal. You will support the team that integrates our solutions in our customers' environment, until they go live and ramp up volumes. You will contribute to ad hoc projects and launch new strategic initiatives. Depending on team's priorities, you may also contribute to team efforts in other areas such as business travel, or ad hoc projects. We'd love to hear from you if you have Business or related degree, and/or able to demonstrate strong commercial awareness. Knowledge of travel or rail distribution is desirable. Experience in business development or account management is desirable. Experience in managing complex and long B2B sales cycle is desirable. Experience in project management is desirable. Strong communication skills - written and verbal. You roll your sleeves up, take ownership and find your way in an ambiguous and complex environment. You believe in power of collective intelligence and team efforts. Experience with Salesforce is advantageous. Fluent in English is a must. Additional European languages are a plus. More information: Enjoy fantastic perks like private healthcare & dental insurance, a generous work from abroad policy, 2 for 1 share purchase plans, an EV Scheme to further reduce carbon emissions, extra festive time off, and excellent family friendly benefits. We prioritise career growth with clear career paths, transparent pay bands, personal learning budgets, and regular learning days. Jump on board and supercharge your career from day one! We operate a hybrid model to work and ask that Trainliners work from the office a minimum of 60% of their time over a 12 week period. We also have a 28 day Work from Abroad policy. Our values represent the things that matter most to us and what we live and breathe everyday, in everything we do: Think Big - We're building the future of rail ️ Own It - We focus on every customer, partner and journey Travel Together - We're one team ️ Do Good - We make a positive impact We know that having a diverse team makes us better and helps us succeed. And we mean all forms of diversity - gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, nationality and diversity of thought. That's why we're committed to creating inclusive places to work, where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated. Interested in finding out more about what it's like to work at Trainline? Why not check us out on LinkedIn, Instagram and Glassdoor!
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
About us We are champions of rail, inspired to build a greener, more sustainable future of travel. Trainline enables millions of travellers to find and book the best value tickets across carriers, fares, and journey options through our highly rated mobile app, website, and B2B partner channels. Great journeys start with Trainline Now Europe's number 1 downloaded rail app, with over 125 million monthly visits and £5.9 billion in annual ticket sales, we collaborate with 270+ rail and coach companies in over 40 countries. We want to create a world where travel is as simple, seamless, eco friendly and affordable as it should be. Today, we're a FTSE 250 company driven by our incredible team of over 1,000 Trainliners from 50+ nationalities, based across London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Edinburgh and Madrid. With our focus on growth in the UK and Europe, now is the perfect time to join us on this high speed journey. Introducing Trainline Partner Solutions Trainline is the leading independent rail and bus travel platform. We bring together millions of routes, fares and journey times from hundreds of carriers for: Consumers; serving them through our highly rated app and website. This segment represents the B2C arm of the business. Travel sellers; through a suite of solutions to help them grow their businesses in the easiest, most cost efficient way to integrate rail into their offering and ultimately put rail at the heart of more journeys. Businesses; through our business products giving companies of all sizes full travel visibility, better cost efficiencies and controls and their employees an easy way to book. Carriers; through a suite of high converting, high quality ticketing solutions to help them meet current and future demands of rail travel at a lower cost to serve. These segments sit within Trainline Partner Solutions (TPS), which is our B2B arm of the business providing industry leading rail and technology solutions to make the complex world of rail and ticketing simple. What you will do as a Strategic Business Development Manager at Trainline The Strategic Business Development Manager (B2B2C) is responsible for generating new sales in the B2B leisure travel market. You will define the go to market strategy, identify opportunities, engage and negotiate with prospects, and manage integrations with support from the integration team to ensure customer success in rail distribution. You may also manage accounts to help customers ramp up volumes until they transition to the Account Management team. Strong organizational, communication, problem solving, business development, and negotiation skills are essential. Your project management abilities will support coordination with customer and Trainline teams (supply, product, integration, tech, finance, commercial operations). Knowledge of the European travel market will inform your sales strategy. You are responsible for generating incremental net ticket sales, by signing and integrating potential B2B2C customers (ie OTAs, TOs, MaaS, ). You will participate in travel industry events across Europe, as visitor or exhibitor. You will explore the leisure market's needs, map business opportunities and define a successful go to market strategy in relevant markets and segments. You will identify, engage and qualify targeted outbound leads. You will filter, engage and qualify inbound leads that contact us directly. You will manage the sales cycle from A to Z: understand their needs, their ecosystem, define a solution, pitch a commercial offer, close and sign the deal. You will support the team that integrates our solutions in our customers' environment, until they go live and ramp up volumes. You will contribute to ad hoc projects and launch new strategic initiatives. Depending on team's priorities, you may also contribute to team efforts in other areas such as business travel, or ad hoc projects. We'd love to hear from you if you have Business or related degree, and/or able to demonstrate strong commercial awareness. Knowledge of travel or rail distribution is desirable. Experience in business development or account management is desirable. Experience in managing complex and long B2B sales cycle is desirable. Experience in project management is desirable. Strong communication skills - written and verbal. You roll your sleeves up, take ownership and find your way in an ambiguous and complex environment. You believe in power of collective intelligence and team efforts. Experience with Salesforce is advantageous. Fluent in English is a must. Additional European languages are a plus. More information: Enjoy fantastic perks like private healthcare & dental insurance, a generous work from abroad policy, 2 for 1 share purchase plans, an EV Scheme to further reduce carbon emissions, extra festive time off, and excellent family friendly benefits. We prioritise career growth with clear career paths, transparent pay bands, personal learning budgets, and regular learning days. Jump on board and supercharge your career from day one! We operate a hybrid model to work and ask that Trainliners work from the office a minimum of 60% of their time over a 12 week period. We also have a 28 day Work from Abroad policy. Our values represent the things that matter most to us and what we live and breathe everyday, in everything we do: Think Big - We're building the future of rail ️ Own It - We focus on every customer, partner and journey Travel Together - We're one team ️ Do Good - We make a positive impact We know that having a diverse team makes us better and helps us succeed. And we mean all forms of diversity - gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, nationality and diversity of thought. That's why we're committed to creating inclusive places to work, where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated. Interested in finding out more about what it's like to work at Trainline? Why not check us out on LinkedIn, Instagram and Glassdoor!
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fastmoving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision-making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As a Senior Executive within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play an important role in delivering high quality internal audit, assurance and advisory services to our Public Sector clients. You will work as a senior member of engagement teams, taking responsibility for defined areas of delivery while collaborating closely with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be hands on in the execution of engagements, building strong technical capability, developing professional judgement, and supporting the effective delivery of engagements. Alongside this, you will act as a role model for junior team members, helping to build a high performing and collaborative team environment. You'll be someone with An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about risks and controls, and contribute ideas that enhance audit quality and ways of working. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and colleagues and to explain issues clearly. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, interpret data and support clear, well reasoned conclusions. Awareness of compliance, legislative and wider market issues relevant to client organisations, and the ability to consider these when identifying risks and audit findings. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent), with relevant experience in risk management, internal audit and systems / controls testing. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fastmoving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision-making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As a Senior Executive within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play an important role in delivering high quality internal audit, assurance and advisory services to our Public Sector clients. You will work as a senior member of engagement teams, taking responsibility for defined areas of delivery while collaborating closely with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be hands on in the execution of engagements, building strong technical capability, developing professional judgement, and supporting the effective delivery of engagements. Alongside this, you will act as a role model for junior team members, helping to build a high performing and collaborative team environment. You'll be someone with An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about risks and controls, and contribute ideas that enhance audit quality and ways of working. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and colleagues and to explain issues clearly. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, interpret data and support clear, well reasoned conclusions. Awareness of compliance, legislative and wider market issues relevant to client organisations, and the ability to consider these when identifying risks and audit findings. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent), with relevant experience in risk management, internal audit and systems / controls testing. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fastmoving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements in the Public Sector. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our Public Sector clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work preferably in the Public Sector. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flowcharting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fastmoving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements in the Public Sector. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our Public Sector clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work preferably in the Public Sector. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flowcharting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role The Risk, Compliance & Resilience Advisor shall help to manage compliance and assurance for supporting the Senior Manager - Risk & Compliance and Risk & Resilience Lead by ensuring that: Risk Assessment: Assist in identifying, assessing, and prioritising risks across the organisation. Conduct risk assessments to evaluate the likelihood and potential impact of risks on business operations and objectives Compliance Monitoring: Monitor regulatory developments and changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards. Assess the organisation's compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and internal policies Resilience Planning: Support the Global Risk & Resilience Lead in the Development and maintenance of IT resilience and business continuity plans to ensure the organisation's ability to respond to and recover from IT disruptions Incident Response and Management: Provide support in DR related incident response activities, including investigating IT security incidents, breaches, and disruptions Issue Identification: Identify and document risk deficiencies, compliance gaps, and areas for improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations and corrective action plans to address identified issues Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of risk assessments, compliance reviews, control testing activities, and remediation efforts. Prepare regular reports for management and stakeholders on the status of risk, compliance, and control activities Policy and Procedure Development: Assist in the development and maintenance of risk management, compliance, and control related policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices in alignment with the Global IS Governance Lead Vendor Risk Management Support: Assist in assessing and managing risks associated with third party vendors and service providers. Evaluate vendor controls and adherence to contractual obligations Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for enhancing risk management, compliance, and control processes. Recommend and implement improvements to strengthen the organisation's risk and control environment Project Work: Contribute to project activities as required to ensure GRC requirements are understood and addressed Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence Level Works with the Global Risk & Compliance Senior Manager to support IS in the delivery of governance, compliance, and risk activities, whilst supporting the Integration projects Supports the execution of the security, audit, and compliance activities Supports the Global Risk & Compliance Senior Manager by ensuring the successful delivery of initiatives and projects within the Risk and Compliance environment Supports the Risk & Compliance Senior Manager, and Risk & Resilience Lead in any required activities which support improvements in assurance, compliance, and audit activities Addresses findings from identified risks or audits Ensures the ISMS contains an accurate record of risks, events, and issues Supports the internal and external audit investigations Ensures that the audit tests, self certifications, and audit reviews are relevant, consistent, and conducted in accordance with professionally accepted auditing standards Works with minimal supervision, using clearly defined processes and procedures Facilitates the use of performance metrics to improve output May be required to provide out of hours support via an on call rota Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate compliance and risk related concepts to technical and non technical audiences Substantial relevant experience in control management for governance, compliance, IT audits, IS assurance and risk management programmes CISA, CISM or equivalent preferred BSc or equivalent qualification in IT based degree preferred 3+ years relevant IT work experience Proven ability to communicate with technical teams to elicit information and requirements Understanding of regulatory requirements, including cross industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, Data Protection Act) and industry specific regulations Skilled in implementing compliance and control frameworks Proficient in IT governance and quality standards Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, COBIT as well as those from NIST, including and Cybersecurity Framework Excellent stakeholder management skills High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgement and maturity Knowledge of OneTrust risk management toolset or similar preferred At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well being, and insurance schemes. At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role The Risk, Compliance & Resilience Advisor shall help to manage compliance and assurance for supporting the Senior Manager - Risk & Compliance and Risk & Resilience Lead by ensuring that: Risk Assessment: Assist in identifying, assessing, and prioritising risks across the organisation. Conduct risk assessments to evaluate the likelihood and potential impact of risks on business operations and objectives Compliance Monitoring: Monitor regulatory developments and changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards. Assess the organisation's compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and internal policies Resilience Planning: Support the Global Risk & Resilience Lead in the Development and maintenance of IT resilience and business continuity plans to ensure the organisation's ability to respond to and recover from IT disruptions Incident Response and Management: Provide support in DR related incident response activities, including investigating IT security incidents, breaches, and disruptions Issue Identification: Identify and document risk deficiencies, compliance gaps, and areas for improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations and corrective action plans to address identified issues Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of risk assessments, compliance reviews, control testing activities, and remediation efforts. Prepare regular reports for management and stakeholders on the status of risk, compliance, and control activities Policy and Procedure Development: Assist in the development and maintenance of risk management, compliance, and control related policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices in alignment with the Global IS Governance Lead Vendor Risk Management Support: Assist in assessing and managing risks associated with third party vendors and service providers. Evaluate vendor controls and adherence to contractual obligations Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for enhancing risk management, compliance, and control processes. Recommend and implement improvements to strengthen the organisation's risk and control environment Project Work: Contribute to project activities as required to ensure GRC requirements are understood and addressed Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence Level Works with the Global Risk & Compliance Senior Manager to support IS in the delivery of governance, compliance, and risk activities, whilst supporting the Integration projects Supports the execution of the security, audit, and compliance activities Supports the Global Risk & Compliance Senior Manager by ensuring the successful delivery of initiatives and projects within the Risk and Compliance environment Supports the Risk & Compliance Senior Manager, and Risk & Resilience Lead in any required activities which support improvements in assurance, compliance, and audit activities Addresses findings from identified risks or audits Ensures the ISMS contains an accurate record of risks, events, and issues Supports the internal and external audit investigations Ensures that the audit tests, self certifications, and audit reviews are relevant, consistent, and conducted in accordance with professionally accepted auditing standards Works with minimal supervision, using clearly defined processes and procedures Facilitates the use of performance metrics to improve output May be required to provide out of hours support via an on call rota Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate compliance and risk related concepts to technical and non technical audiences Substantial relevant experience in control management for governance, compliance, IT audits, IS assurance and risk management programmes CISA, CISM or equivalent preferred BSc or equivalent qualification in IT based degree preferred 3+ years relevant IT work experience Proven ability to communicate with technical teams to elicit information and requirements Understanding of regulatory requirements, including cross industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, Data Protection Act) and industry specific regulations Skilled in implementing compliance and control frameworks Proficient in IT governance and quality standards Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, COBIT as well as those from NIST, including and Cybersecurity Framework Excellent stakeholder management skills High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgement and maturity Knowledge of OneTrust risk management toolset or similar preferred At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well being, and insurance schemes. At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.
Job Title: Information Governance Analyst Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months Salary: £46,466.39 per annum (£51,309.09 achieved after 12 successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 35 hours per week, full time Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Hybrid Location: Liverpool, Speke, Estuary Boulevard If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that while we will accept applications on the basis of any valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as an Information Governance Analyst You will support the organisation's portfolio of change by embedding data quality, ownership and governance into delivery, enabling trusted data through practical standards, controls and stewardship. About you Detailed knowledge of data governance principles Strong knowledge of the GDPR Excellent communication and presentation skills Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered. Role Profile Act as an Information Governance advisor to project teams, ensuring data governance, data protection and data quality considerations are embedded into project design and delivery from the outset. Support portfolio and change projects by embedding data quality into delivery, developing and applying practical mechanisms to ensure data produced by projects is accurate, consistent, well owned and fit for purpose. Collaborate with project managers, architects and business analysts to ensure projects align with agreed data governance standards, policies and regulatory requirements. Ensure Riverside meets all its regulatory reporting obligations. Create data governance standards and procedures. Create and maintain a data governance RACI and RAID log. Work closely with operational risk teams to highlight all data risks. Work closely with the DPO to ensure appropriate policies, standards and controls are in place. Identify appropriate data stewards and owners and provide them with support and training. Own and maintain the information asset register. Identify and resolve data quality problems. Evaluate datasets for consistency, completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness. Determine root causes for data quality errors and make recommendations for long-term solutions. Develop process improvements to enhance overall data quality and security. Support the creation and running of a data governance council. Support development, enhancement and maintenance of multiple datasets. Work with the business to create an information store for data dictionaries, glossaries and troubleshooting problems. Other Duties The Group has offices across the UK and on this basis, there may be the requirement to travel to other locations to effectively perform this role, albeit that regular support will be required to teams in Camden and Dartford. The role will be exposed to sensitive information; therefore, the role holder is expected to maintain levels of confidentiality at all times. In order to fulfil the requirements of this role, you will be required to work flexibly during the hours of operation. The role holder is expected to be committed to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken. Person specification Essential Detailed knowledge of data governance principles Strong knowledge of the GDPR Excellent communication and presentation skills Experience of building and executing plans Experience of meeting and workshop facilitation Experience working with multiple stakeholders Results driven and passionate about data governance Self motivated and able to organise own workload Desirable Experience of the UK housing sector or other highly regulated industry Experience working as part of an agile squad About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not for profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Locations Estuary Blvd, Liverpool, L24 8RF, GB
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Information Governance Analyst Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months Salary: £46,466.39 per annum (£51,309.09 achieved after 12 successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 35 hours per week, full time Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Hybrid Location: Liverpool, Speke, Estuary Boulevard If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that while we will accept applications on the basis of any valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as an Information Governance Analyst You will support the organisation's portfolio of change by embedding data quality, ownership and governance into delivery, enabling trusted data through practical standards, controls and stewardship. About you Detailed knowledge of data governance principles Strong knowledge of the GDPR Excellent communication and presentation skills Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered. Role Profile Act as an Information Governance advisor to project teams, ensuring data governance, data protection and data quality considerations are embedded into project design and delivery from the outset. Support portfolio and change projects by embedding data quality into delivery, developing and applying practical mechanisms to ensure data produced by projects is accurate, consistent, well owned and fit for purpose. Collaborate with project managers, architects and business analysts to ensure projects align with agreed data governance standards, policies and regulatory requirements. Ensure Riverside meets all its regulatory reporting obligations. Create data governance standards and procedures. Create and maintain a data governance RACI and RAID log. Work closely with operational risk teams to highlight all data risks. Work closely with the DPO to ensure appropriate policies, standards and controls are in place. Identify appropriate data stewards and owners and provide them with support and training. Own and maintain the information asset register. Identify and resolve data quality problems. Evaluate datasets for consistency, completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness. Determine root causes for data quality errors and make recommendations for long-term solutions. Develop process improvements to enhance overall data quality and security. Support the creation and running of a data governance council. Support development, enhancement and maintenance of multiple datasets. Work with the business to create an information store for data dictionaries, glossaries and troubleshooting problems. Other Duties The Group has offices across the UK and on this basis, there may be the requirement to travel to other locations to effectively perform this role, albeit that regular support will be required to teams in Camden and Dartford. The role will be exposed to sensitive information; therefore, the role holder is expected to maintain levels of confidentiality at all times. In order to fulfil the requirements of this role, you will be required to work flexibly during the hours of operation. The role holder is expected to be committed to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken. Person specification Essential Detailed knowledge of data governance principles Strong knowledge of the GDPR Excellent communication and presentation skills Experience of building and executing plans Experience of meeting and workshop facilitation Experience working with multiple stakeholders Results driven and passionate about data governance Self motivated and able to organise own workload Desirable Experience of the UK housing sector or other highly regulated industry Experience working as part of an agile squad About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not for profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Locations Estuary Blvd, Liverpool, L24 8RF, GB
Job Description Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager for the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM) Accountable to: Province Leadership Team and Trustees of the Charity Hours of Work: 32 hours per week (worked over 4 days) Remuneration: £56,216 (based on full-time rate of £65,000) Base: Harrow Wealdstone, North London and home working Please email for application form Role Summary: The Finance and Operations Manager is responsible for safeguarding the financial affairs of the province, under the direction of the province leader and her Team, according to congregation policy. Directives 86 . The postholder will, on behalf of the Provincial, be responsible for governance, operational management. planning, risk management, staff management and administration of the Charity's resources. They will work closely with other key staff including the Care Manager, Finance Officer/Bookkeeper, HR Advisor and external professionals. Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Planning and Leadership Directly contribute to and lead aspects of the Province's strategic planning process to ensure the aims of the Province and hence the Charity are achieved and maintained. Represent the Charity with external organisations as and when required. Advise on any significant financial, governance and risk issues, making recommendations as appropriate. Provide clear and succinct papers to the Provincial and Team to advise on and improve operational management. Maintain professional relationships and meet regularly with the Charity's investment managers, bankers, auditors and other stakeholders Regularly review the investment portfolio and policy, and in conjunction with the investment managers, advise on changes to growth and income projections and their implications 2. Management of Financial processes and controls Review the established financial framework identifying any areas of risk Make recommendations to improve financial systems and controls to guide the Charity's financial decision-making. Manage the internal control system for the Provincial Fund and Communities by applying the systems and procedures stated in the current version of the Accounting and Procedures Manual putting forward any suggested amendments to those procedures for approval by the trustees. Oversee all accounts held by the Congregation including the Solidarity Mission Fund. Be responsible for the accounting procedures and key internal controls at Community and Provincial Fund level, to be able to assure the Provincial that the Charity's financial integrity is sound. Ensure all information is being recorded onto the Sage accounting system and that regular routine reports are provided by the finance officer Ensure that payroll information is recorded and processed accurately Liaising with the Senior Management Team and other budget holders, prepare and present the Charity's draft annual budget for discussion and approval by the Trustees Prepare quarterly management accounts for the Provincial Fund (to include a full reconciliation of investments to investment manager reports) and present these to the trustees together with a commentary and comparison to budget. Prepare the year end statutory accounts, liaise with the auditors over the annual audit thereof. Ensure the annual accounts, annual returns and other necessary filings are submitted to the Charity Commission as appropriate. Ensure all payments to HMRC and Pension providers are made in a timely way As required act as a signatory on community and Province bank accounts in a manner consistent with the Scheme of Delegation and bank mandates. Process, and authorise payments, including on-line banking and sign cheques as required for Community and Province level in accordance with the agreed Scheme of Delegation and bank mandates. Support Community Bursars and Finance Officer in Sturry. 3. Management and Employment of Staff in Harrow Wealdstone and on the Sturry site With the support of the Local Leader, legal and Human Resources Advisors, systematically review employment policies and recruitment procedures ensuring they are appropriate and meet current legislation and best practice. Review the current secretariat structure and make proposals to ensure that the support requirements and services needed by the Provincial and Trustees are met. As Required, to take minutes of key meetings and/or to organise this to be carried out by members of the secretariat. Visit the site in Sturry on a regular basis and work with the Care Manager on any issues that have financial and operational implications Liaise with the Care Manager regarding the Home's financial requirements and budget as necessary. Attend senior management team meetings Liaise with legal and Human Resources Advisor on employment and operational matters as necessary Manage the IT contract and make costed proposals for improvements and updating. Ensure the Provincial is fully informed and consulted on any operational changes to working arrangements to ensure the needs of the sisters remains the priority To provide advice and make proposals on finance matters including annual staff pay reviews making written proposals to the Trustees. Liaise directly with the Care Manager and Finance officer in the care home in Sturry and include them in budgetary planning. Liaise with Archivist as required on the Sturry site Consider and make proposals for new and updated finance and other technology and systems to improve services. 4. Management of Property Support the Provincial to establish and develop their community property maintenance plans. Liaise with Insurance providers to ensure cover provided is adequate and proportionate to risk Liaise with external contractors' property maintenance providers, appointed by the Trustees, to ensure work is to a good standard and that value for money is being achieved. Regularly review the contracts with external property maintenance providers. Share health and safety information with the Provincial and Leadership Team. 5. Safeguarding Manage the Safeguarding lead and ensure regular reports are provided Ensure safe recruitment processes are in place and that DBS checks and training are carried out and documented for all staff and sisters Work within the agreed safeguarding policy and action plan. Attend training as required 6. General (a) Undertake continuous professional development and training to ensure knowledge is kept up-to-date. (b) Ensure accountancy registration is maintained and practice is updated Person Specification for Finance and Operations Manager for The Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions CIO A qualified accountant, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with at least 5 years' experience of working at a senior management level. Experience of strategic planning and risk management. Knowledge of Investments & investment accounting. Understanding of regulatory compliance and the requirements of the Charity Commission. Experience of working with Auditors and Investment Partners. Ability to work under own initiative to broad agreed guidelines. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across all levels of the organisation. Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage a heavy workload and deal with competing priorities. Strong communication skills with senior managers, trustees and staff. Confident practitioner who is able to contribute ideas and bring their experience to the benefit of the Charity. Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and job requirements. Ability to present information and to explain financial processes and systems to non-finance colleagues. High level of proficiency with accounting software, such as Sage and lastly, Excellent IT skills. Demonstrates commitment to the Charity's mission.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Job Description Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager for the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM) Accountable to: Province Leadership Team and Trustees of the Charity Hours of Work: 32 hours per week (worked over 4 days) Remuneration: £56,216 (based on full-time rate of £65,000) Base: Harrow Wealdstone, North London and home working Please email for application form Role Summary: The Finance and Operations Manager is responsible for safeguarding the financial affairs of the province, under the direction of the province leader and her Team, according to congregation policy. Directives 86 . The postholder will, on behalf of the Provincial, be responsible for governance, operational management. planning, risk management, staff management and administration of the Charity's resources. They will work closely with other key staff including the Care Manager, Finance Officer/Bookkeeper, HR Advisor and external professionals. Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Planning and Leadership Directly contribute to and lead aspects of the Province's strategic planning process to ensure the aims of the Province and hence the Charity are achieved and maintained. Represent the Charity with external organisations as and when required. Advise on any significant financial, governance and risk issues, making recommendations as appropriate. Provide clear and succinct papers to the Provincial and Team to advise on and improve operational management. Maintain professional relationships and meet regularly with the Charity's investment managers, bankers, auditors and other stakeholders Regularly review the investment portfolio and policy, and in conjunction with the investment managers, advise on changes to growth and income projections and their implications 2. Management of Financial processes and controls Review the established financial framework identifying any areas of risk Make recommendations to improve financial systems and controls to guide the Charity's financial decision-making. Manage the internal control system for the Provincial Fund and Communities by applying the systems and procedures stated in the current version of the Accounting and Procedures Manual putting forward any suggested amendments to those procedures for approval by the trustees. Oversee all accounts held by the Congregation including the Solidarity Mission Fund. Be responsible for the accounting procedures and key internal controls at Community and Provincial Fund level, to be able to assure the Provincial that the Charity's financial integrity is sound. Ensure all information is being recorded onto the Sage accounting system and that regular routine reports are provided by the finance officer Ensure that payroll information is recorded and processed accurately Liaising with the Senior Management Team and other budget holders, prepare and present the Charity's draft annual budget for discussion and approval by the Trustees Prepare quarterly management accounts for the Provincial Fund (to include a full reconciliation of investments to investment manager reports) and present these to the trustees together with a commentary and comparison to budget. Prepare the year end statutory accounts, liaise with the auditors over the annual audit thereof. Ensure the annual accounts, annual returns and other necessary filings are submitted to the Charity Commission as appropriate. Ensure all payments to HMRC and Pension providers are made in a timely way As required act as a signatory on community and Province bank accounts in a manner consistent with the Scheme of Delegation and bank mandates. Process, and authorise payments, including on-line banking and sign cheques as required for Community and Province level in accordance with the agreed Scheme of Delegation and bank mandates. Support Community Bursars and Finance Officer in Sturry. 3. Management and Employment of Staff in Harrow Wealdstone and on the Sturry site With the support of the Local Leader, legal and Human Resources Advisors, systematically review employment policies and recruitment procedures ensuring they are appropriate and meet current legislation and best practice. Review the current secretariat structure and make proposals to ensure that the support requirements and services needed by the Provincial and Trustees are met. As Required, to take minutes of key meetings and/or to organise this to be carried out by members of the secretariat. Visit the site in Sturry on a regular basis and work with the Care Manager on any issues that have financial and operational implications Liaise with the Care Manager regarding the Home's financial requirements and budget as necessary. Attend senior management team meetings Liaise with legal and Human Resources Advisor on employment and operational matters as necessary Manage the IT contract and make costed proposals for improvements and updating. Ensure the Provincial is fully informed and consulted on any operational changes to working arrangements to ensure the needs of the sisters remains the priority To provide advice and make proposals on finance matters including annual staff pay reviews making written proposals to the Trustees. Liaise directly with the Care Manager and Finance officer in the care home in Sturry and include them in budgetary planning. Liaise with Archivist as required on the Sturry site Consider and make proposals for new and updated finance and other technology and systems to improve services. 4. Management of Property Support the Provincial to establish and develop their community property maintenance plans. Liaise with Insurance providers to ensure cover provided is adequate and proportionate to risk Liaise with external contractors' property maintenance providers, appointed by the Trustees, to ensure work is to a good standard and that value for money is being achieved. Regularly review the contracts with external property maintenance providers. Share health and safety information with the Provincial and Leadership Team. 5. Safeguarding Manage the Safeguarding lead and ensure regular reports are provided Ensure safe recruitment processes are in place and that DBS checks and training are carried out and documented for all staff and sisters Work within the agreed safeguarding policy and action plan. Attend training as required 6. General (a) Undertake continuous professional development and training to ensure knowledge is kept up-to-date. (b) Ensure accountancy registration is maintained and practice is updated Person Specification for Finance and Operations Manager for The Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions CIO A qualified accountant, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with at least 5 years' experience of working at a senior management level. Experience of strategic planning and risk management. Knowledge of Investments & investment accounting. Understanding of regulatory compliance and the requirements of the Charity Commission. Experience of working with Auditors and Investment Partners. Ability to work under own initiative to broad agreed guidelines. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across all levels of the organisation. Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage a heavy workload and deal with competing priorities. Strong communication skills with senior managers, trustees and staff. Confident practitioner who is able to contribute ideas and bring their experience to the benefit of the Charity. Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and job requirements. Ability to present information and to explain financial processes and systems to non-finance colleagues. High level of proficiency with accounting software, such as Sage and lastly, Excellent IT skills. Demonstrates commitment to the Charity's mission.
D2C Technical Project Manager (12-month FTC) Due to a very busy period within our business, are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to join AJ Bell on a 12-month fixed-term contract, to lead the delivery of a large-scale project. This is a critical role requiring someone who has successfully delivered complex technology transformation programmes, working across Product, UX, Engineering teams, and third-party vendors. You will be responsible for driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, and managing dependencies in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. What you'll do: Define and maintainproject plans, milestones, and delivery roadmaps Managecross-functional collaborationbetween: Product Managers Product Development (requirements & validation) UX/UI teams Engineering teams Third-party vendors / delivery partners Facilitate and drive key ceremonies (e.g. planning, RAID, steering updates) Identify, track, and mitigaterisks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies (RAID) Ensure alignment betweenbusiness requirements, UX design, and technical delivery Managethird-party suppliers, ensuring accountability and delivery against scope Provide clear and concisestakeholder reportingto senior leadership Support governance, ensuring appropriatecontrols, documentation, and sign-offs Drive delivery discipline while remaining adaptable to evolving requirements What we're looking for: Strong background intechnology delivery within regulated environments(ideally financial services) Demonstrable experience working closely with: UX/design teams Engineering teams (Agile environments) External vendors / third parties Experience operating inmatrixed organisation'swith multiple stakeholder groups Strong understanding ofAgile delivery, with ability to operate across Agile and traditional governance models Track record of managingcomplex dependencies and integrations Key Skills Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong delivery focus with the ability todrive outcomes and hold teams accountable Ability to translate betweentechnical, design, and business perspectives Proactive risk management and problem-solving mindset High attention to detail with strong organisational skills Confident facilitating discussions and challenging where needed Experience ininvestment platforms / fintech / wealth management Familiarity withcross-functional delivery models Experience working alongsideProduct Development / BA-type functions What Success Looks Like Clear, structured delivery plan with aligned stakeholders Strong coordination across Product, UX, and Engineering Risks and dependencies actively managed (no surprises) Third parties effectively controlled and delivering to expectations Project delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over644,000 customerstrust us to manage more than£103.3 billionof assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer 27 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 8% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying period) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of50% of your working time per monthspent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
D2C Technical Project Manager (12-month FTC) Due to a very busy period within our business, are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to join AJ Bell on a 12-month fixed-term contract, to lead the delivery of a large-scale project. This is a critical role requiring someone who has successfully delivered complex technology transformation programmes, working across Product, UX, Engineering teams, and third-party vendors. You will be responsible for driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, and managing dependencies in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. What you'll do: Define and maintainproject plans, milestones, and delivery roadmaps Managecross-functional collaborationbetween: Product Managers Product Development (requirements & validation) UX/UI teams Engineering teams Third-party vendors / delivery partners Facilitate and drive key ceremonies (e.g. planning, RAID, steering updates) Identify, track, and mitigaterisks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies (RAID) Ensure alignment betweenbusiness requirements, UX design, and technical delivery Managethird-party suppliers, ensuring accountability and delivery against scope Provide clear and concisestakeholder reportingto senior leadership Support governance, ensuring appropriatecontrols, documentation, and sign-offs Drive delivery discipline while remaining adaptable to evolving requirements What we're looking for: Strong background intechnology delivery within regulated environments(ideally financial services) Demonstrable experience working closely with: UX/design teams Engineering teams (Agile environments) External vendors / third parties Experience operating inmatrixed organisation'swith multiple stakeholder groups Strong understanding ofAgile delivery, with ability to operate across Agile and traditional governance models Track record of managingcomplex dependencies and integrations Key Skills Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong delivery focus with the ability todrive outcomes and hold teams accountable Ability to translate betweentechnical, design, and business perspectives Proactive risk management and problem-solving mindset High attention to detail with strong organisational skills Confident facilitating discussions and challenging where needed Experience ininvestment platforms / fintech / wealth management Familiarity withcross-functional delivery models Experience working alongsideProduct Development / BA-type functions What Success Looks Like Clear, structured delivery plan with aligned stakeholders Strong coordination across Product, UX, and Engineering Risks and dependencies actively managed (no surprises) Third parties effectively controlled and delivering to expectations Project delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over644,000 customerstrust us to manage more than£103.3 billionof assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer 27 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 8% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying period) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of50% of your working time per monthspent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Water) Location: West Midlands - Hybrid Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex water and wastewater projects. This role is responsible for ensuring effective planning, governance, and execution across the full project lifecycle-from mobilisation through to completion. Key Responsibilities The Senior Project Manager will take full accountability for the end-to-end delivery of projects, translating strategic objectives into structured and achievable delivery plans. The role requires strong leadership and collaboration across engineering, operational, and commercial teams to ensure successful outcomes aligned with time, cost, and quality expectations. Lead the planning and delivery of projects in line with agreed scope, schedule, and budget Establish and maintain robust project governance, reporting, and change control processes Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring appropriate escalation where required Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, consultants, and delivery partners Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and internal stakeholders Ensure consistent delivery against time, cost, and quality objectives Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects Strong capability in programme controls, planning, and performance reporting Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience operating within regulated infrastructure environments Measures of Success Delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards Clear, accurate, and trusted project reporting and governance High levels of stakeholder satisfaction and engagement Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Water) Location: West Midlands - Hybrid Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex water and wastewater projects. This role is responsible for ensuring effective planning, governance, and execution across the full project lifecycle-from mobilisation through to completion. Key Responsibilities The Senior Project Manager will take full accountability for the end-to-end delivery of projects, translating strategic objectives into structured and achievable delivery plans. The role requires strong leadership and collaboration across engineering, operational, and commercial teams to ensure successful outcomes aligned with time, cost, and quality expectations. Lead the planning and delivery of projects in line with agreed scope, schedule, and budget Establish and maintain robust project governance, reporting, and change control processes Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring appropriate escalation where required Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, consultants, and delivery partners Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and internal stakeholders Ensure consistent delivery against time, cost, and quality objectives Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects Strong capability in programme controls, planning, and performance reporting Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience operating within regulated infrastructure environments Measures of Success Delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards Clear, accurate, and trusted project reporting and governance High levels of stakeholder satisfaction and engagement Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Harness is the AI Software Delivery Platform company, led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal (founder of AppDynamics, acquired by Cisco for $3.7B). Harness has raised approximately $570M in funding and is valued at $5.5B, backed by leading investors including Goldman Sachs, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, Citi Ventures, and more. As AI accelerates code creation, the real bottleneck has shifted to everything after the code - testing, deployments, application security, reliability, compliance, and cost optimization. Harness brings AI and automation to this "outer loop," helping teams ship software faster while maintaining security and governance throughout the entire software delivery lifecycle. Powered by Harness AI and the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph, the Harness Platform applies deep context and intelligent automation across the software delivery lifecycle with governance and policy-driven controls embedded throughout the platform. Over the past year, Harness powered over 185M deployments, 82M builds, 18T flag evaluations, 8M security scans, 9.1B optimized tests, 3T protected API calls, and helped manage $2.8B in cloud spend - enabling customers like United Airlines, Morningstar, and Choice Hotels to accelerate releases by up to 75%, reduce cloud costs by up to 60%, and achieve 10x DevOps efficiency. With a global team across 14 offices and 25 countries, Harness is shaping the future of AI software delivery - and we're looking for exceptional talent to help us move even faster. Position Summary We're looking for a Lead People Operations Generalist to own and elevate the employee experience across EMEA for a fast-growing global tech company. This role is both strategic and hands on-you'll be the regional expert for People Operations, ensuring compliant, scalable, and human centered HR practices while partnering closely with global teams. You'll lead core people operations across the employee lifecycle, act as the first point of escalation for complex cases, and help build the systems, processes, and standards that allow us to scale confidently across multiple countries. You'll work cross functionally with other G&A teams such as Payroll and Legal to provide operational, compliance and administrative support to the business. This position reports to the Senior Manager, People Operations. About The Role Serve as the People Operations lead for EMEA, supporting employees and managers across multiple countries and employment models. Own regional people processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee data management, leaves, mobility, and lifecycle changes. Act as a trusted advisor to managers on people policies, employment practices, and employee relations matters. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with EMEA employment laws, works council requirements, GDPR, and internal controls. Partner with Legal, Payroll, and external vendors to manage audits, regulatory changes, and documentation. Maintain accurate and compliant employee records across all systems. Global Programs & Scaling Partner with global People Operations, PBPs, and other departments within the global People & Places function to roll out global programs (performance cycles, compensation, benefits, engagement). Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to onboard and support employees who are hired through the EOR. Localize global policies and programs for EMEA markets while maintaining consistency. Contribute to SOPs, playbooks, and scalable operating models. Systems, Data & Process Excellence Act as a regional SME for HRIS (Hibob) and local partner for other people tools (e.g., Greenhouse, CultureAmp, Pave). Drive operational rigor through documentation, SLAs, and data integrity. Use data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. What We're Looking For 6+ years of People Operations / HR Generalist experience, including multi country EMEA support. Strong working knowledge of EMEA employment law (UK, EU, and at least one additional region). Experience supporting a high growth tech or SaaS company. Proven ability to manage complex employee relations cases independently. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Enjoys solving big problems and working across the organization. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and scaling environments. About You Experience in pre IPO or public company environments. Exposure to works councils, TUPE, or cross border mobility. HRIS implementation or optimization experience - Workday experience a plus. Prior experience leading projects and working on cross functional teams. Work Location London, UK. Hybrid What you will have at Harness Competitive salary Flexible work schedule Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events Monthly internet reimbursement Harness In The News Accelerating Our Mission to Bring AI to Everything After Code Goldman Sachs leads investment in software delivery startup Harness at $5.5 billion valuation How Harness runs 16 "startups within a startup" at scale Jyoti Bansal Harness Research Shows AI Visibility Crisis Fueling Security Nightmare Harness has been named to the Inc. Power Partner list for software delivery success All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Note on Fraudulent Recruiting/Offers We have become aware that there may be fraudulent recruiting attempts being made by people posing as representatives of Harness. These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, or messages claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers. Please note, we do not ask for sensitive or financial information via chat, text, or social media, and any email communications will come from the Additionally, Harness will never ask for any payment, fee to be paid, or purchases to be made by a job applicant. All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to our open jobs via our website. Interviews are generally conducted via Zoom video conference unless the candidate requests other accommodations. If you believe that you have been the target of an interview/offer scam by someone posing as a representative of Harness, please do not provide any personal or financial information and contact us immediately at . You can also find additional information about this type of scam and report any fraudulent employment offers via the Federal Trade Commission's website (), or you can contact your local law enforcement agency.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Harness is the AI Software Delivery Platform company, led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal (founder of AppDynamics, acquired by Cisco for $3.7B). Harness has raised approximately $570M in funding and is valued at $5.5B, backed by leading investors including Goldman Sachs, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, Citi Ventures, and more. As AI accelerates code creation, the real bottleneck has shifted to everything after the code - testing, deployments, application security, reliability, compliance, and cost optimization. Harness brings AI and automation to this "outer loop," helping teams ship software faster while maintaining security and governance throughout the entire software delivery lifecycle. Powered by Harness AI and the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph, the Harness Platform applies deep context and intelligent automation across the software delivery lifecycle with governance and policy-driven controls embedded throughout the platform. Over the past year, Harness powered over 185M deployments, 82M builds, 18T flag evaluations, 8M security scans, 9.1B optimized tests, 3T protected API calls, and helped manage $2.8B in cloud spend - enabling customers like United Airlines, Morningstar, and Choice Hotels to accelerate releases by up to 75%, reduce cloud costs by up to 60%, and achieve 10x DevOps efficiency. With a global team across 14 offices and 25 countries, Harness is shaping the future of AI software delivery - and we're looking for exceptional talent to help us move even faster. Position Summary We're looking for a Lead People Operations Generalist to own and elevate the employee experience across EMEA for a fast-growing global tech company. This role is both strategic and hands on-you'll be the regional expert for People Operations, ensuring compliant, scalable, and human centered HR practices while partnering closely with global teams. You'll lead core people operations across the employee lifecycle, act as the first point of escalation for complex cases, and help build the systems, processes, and standards that allow us to scale confidently across multiple countries. You'll work cross functionally with other G&A teams such as Payroll and Legal to provide operational, compliance and administrative support to the business. This position reports to the Senior Manager, People Operations. About The Role Serve as the People Operations lead for EMEA, supporting employees and managers across multiple countries and employment models. Own regional people processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee data management, leaves, mobility, and lifecycle changes. Act as a trusted advisor to managers on people policies, employment practices, and employee relations matters. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with EMEA employment laws, works council requirements, GDPR, and internal controls. Partner with Legal, Payroll, and external vendors to manage audits, regulatory changes, and documentation. Maintain accurate and compliant employee records across all systems. Global Programs & Scaling Partner with global People Operations, PBPs, and other departments within the global People & Places function to roll out global programs (performance cycles, compensation, benefits, engagement). Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to onboard and support employees who are hired through the EOR. Localize global policies and programs for EMEA markets while maintaining consistency. Contribute to SOPs, playbooks, and scalable operating models. Systems, Data & Process Excellence Act as a regional SME for HRIS (Hibob) and local partner for other people tools (e.g., Greenhouse, CultureAmp, Pave). Drive operational rigor through documentation, SLAs, and data integrity. Use data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. What We're Looking For 6+ years of People Operations / HR Generalist experience, including multi country EMEA support. Strong working knowledge of EMEA employment law (UK, EU, and at least one additional region). Experience supporting a high growth tech or SaaS company. Proven ability to manage complex employee relations cases independently. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Enjoys solving big problems and working across the organization. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and scaling environments. About You Experience in pre IPO or public company environments. Exposure to works councils, TUPE, or cross border mobility. HRIS implementation or optimization experience - Workday experience a plus. Prior experience leading projects and working on cross functional teams. Work Location London, UK. Hybrid What you will have at Harness Competitive salary Flexible work schedule Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events Monthly internet reimbursement Harness In The News Accelerating Our Mission to Bring AI to Everything After Code Goldman Sachs leads investment in software delivery startup Harness at $5.5 billion valuation How Harness runs 16 "startups within a startup" at scale Jyoti Bansal Harness Research Shows AI Visibility Crisis Fueling Security Nightmare Harness has been named to the Inc. Power Partner list for software delivery success All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Note on Fraudulent Recruiting/Offers We have become aware that there may be fraudulent recruiting attempts being made by people posing as representatives of Harness. These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, or messages claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers. Please note, we do not ask for sensitive or financial information via chat, text, or social media, and any email communications will come from the Additionally, Harness will never ask for any payment, fee to be paid, or purchases to be made by a job applicant. All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to our open jobs via our website. Interviews are generally conducted via Zoom video conference unless the candidate requests other accommodations. If you believe that you have been the target of an interview/offer scam by someone posing as a representative of Harness, please do not provide any personal or financial information and contact us immediately at . You can also find additional information about this type of scam and report any fraudulent employment offers via the Federal Trade Commission's website (), or you can contact your local law enforcement agency.
Senior Finance Manager - ManufacturingAshford, Kent£Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Healthcare + Generous Pension + Life Assurance + Share save Scheme + Holiday PurchaseVitae Financial Recruitment have been mandated to support this leading FTSE listed business in the search for a Senior Finance Manager (Site Finance Manager) to join their flagship, highly automated 'Smart' manufacturing facility in Ashford. This is a high-profile, site-facing role within a business undergoing significant capital investment, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping operational and financial performance at a site employing over 400 staff.Working in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, you will act as a true business partner to the site, providing clear financial insight to support operational and strategic decision making. This role requires a proactive, driven and autonomous individual who can seamlessly integrate into the leadership team, influence non-finance stakeholders and drive performance improvements across the facility.The role forms part of the Supply Chain Finance structure and will oversee day-to-day financial control, reporting and forecasting cycles, while providing in-depth analysis to improve site performance. You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, supporting operational initiatives and delivering meaningful insight to drive cost control, productivity and margin improvement.This varied position spans Financial Control, Performance Reporting, Financial Planning, Costing, Investment Appraisals and Decision Support.Key Responsibilities:- Business partner the Site Leadership Team, including the Factory General Manager and senior operational stakeholders- Oversee site financial control including overheads, labour, volumes, stock and standard cost variances- Deliver weekly and monthly performance reporting, forecasts and KPIs to site and divisional leadership- Lead month-end close activities and provide clear variance analysis vs. budget and forecast- Prepare and present site budgets and forecasts, ensuring robustness and operational ownership- Review volume, labour and stock forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunitiesManage product costing activities, including COGS analysis and margin impact assessments- Provide detailed product costing analysis and support evaluation of operational initiatives- Support capital investment decisions through cost-benefit analysis and financial modelling- Drive cost reduction initiatives through proactive challenge and collaboration with operations- Provide ad-hoc analysis, modelling and project support to support strategic decision making- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and audit requirements- Lead and develop on-site finance support (Management Accountant)- Act as an integral member of the Site Leadership Team contributing to overall site performanceWe are looking for the following:- Fully qualified accountant - CIMA, ACCA or ACA- Likely background within Manufacturing / Engineering / Supply Chain or similar environment- Strong understanding of standard costing, site finance and operational performance drivers- Proven experience across Financial Control, Reporting, Planning and Analysis- Demonstrable business partnering experience with senior financial and non-financial stakeholders- Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into actionable insight- Experience supporting investment appraisals and operational decision making- Advanced Excel skills are essential and previous SAP (or similar ERP) would be highly desirable- Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentPlease apply using the link or email you CV to AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Finance Manager - ManufacturingAshford, Kent£Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Healthcare + Generous Pension + Life Assurance + Share save Scheme + Holiday PurchaseVitae Financial Recruitment have been mandated to support this leading FTSE listed business in the search for a Senior Finance Manager (Site Finance Manager) to join their flagship, highly automated 'Smart' manufacturing facility in Ashford. This is a high-profile, site-facing role within a business undergoing significant capital investment, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping operational and financial performance at a site employing over 400 staff.Working in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, you will act as a true business partner to the site, providing clear financial insight to support operational and strategic decision making. This role requires a proactive, driven and autonomous individual who can seamlessly integrate into the leadership team, influence non-finance stakeholders and drive performance improvements across the facility.The role forms part of the Supply Chain Finance structure and will oversee day-to-day financial control, reporting and forecasting cycles, while providing in-depth analysis to improve site performance. You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, supporting operational initiatives and delivering meaningful insight to drive cost control, productivity and margin improvement.This varied position spans Financial Control, Performance Reporting, Financial Planning, Costing, Investment Appraisals and Decision Support.Key Responsibilities:- Business partner the Site Leadership Team, including the Factory General Manager and senior operational stakeholders- Oversee site financial control including overheads, labour, volumes, stock and standard cost variances- Deliver weekly and monthly performance reporting, forecasts and KPIs to site and divisional leadership- Lead month-end close activities and provide clear variance analysis vs. budget and forecast- Prepare and present site budgets and forecasts, ensuring robustness and operational ownership- Review volume, labour and stock forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunitiesManage product costing activities, including COGS analysis and margin impact assessments- Provide detailed product costing analysis and support evaluation of operational initiatives- Support capital investment decisions through cost-benefit analysis and financial modelling- Drive cost reduction initiatives through proactive challenge and collaboration with operations- Provide ad-hoc analysis, modelling and project support to support strategic decision making- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and audit requirements- Lead and develop on-site finance support (Management Accountant)- Act as an integral member of the Site Leadership Team contributing to overall site performanceWe are looking for the following:- Fully qualified accountant - CIMA, ACCA or ACA- Likely background within Manufacturing / Engineering / Supply Chain or similar environment- Strong understanding of standard costing, site finance and operational performance drivers- Proven experience across Financial Control, Reporting, Planning and Analysis- Demonstrable business partnering experience with senior financial and non-financial stakeholders- Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into actionable insight- Experience supporting investment appraisals and operational decision making- Advanced Excel skills are essential and previous SAP (or similar ERP) would be highly desirable- Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentPlease apply using the link or email you CV to AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Lead group consolidation and PLC external reporting, owning annual/half-year disclosures and acting as the technical accounting lead across the business. Partner senior stakeholders and auditors, advising on IFRS and supporting the business through ongoing growth and change initiatives. Client Details A UK-listed, market-leading distribution business operating at significant national scale, supplying thousands of customers through a highly efficient logistics network. The business is known for its strong cash generation and operational resilience, with a well-established core model alongside a growing focus on diversification and new revenue streams. Description The Group Financial Reporting Manager reports to the Group Financial Controller and is the "go to" person for external financial reporting and technical accounting. The Group Financial Reporting Manager owns the financial consolidation and system (Oracle HFM) and, notably, has primary responsibility for the financial disclosures in the PLC consolidated annual and half year reports. The role involves advising stakeholders in the business on accounting matters, in particular in respect of new Growth activities, writes the financial reporting audit committee papers and owns the day to day relationship with the group's auditors. Key. Accountabilities Ownership and responsibility for the accurate preparation of Smiths News plc financial statements and disclosures (ie Annual report "back half"). Manage the annual audit process as the key point of contact for the external auditor Preparation of the consolidated annual and monthly management accounts. Manage consolidation system Oracle HFM including quarterly controls testing. Preparation of key accounting papers and information for the audit committee. Completion of the subsidiary statutory accounts. Design, implement and maintain models for key judgement areas such as impairment reviews, dilapidation calculations, shared based payments and earnings per share calculations and related disclosures. Work with other finance departments such as Tax and Business Partnering to ensure aligned reporting disclosures. Development and maintenance of the Group's accounting policies and control framework. Lead and act as the central finance representative on projects (e.g., new revenue streams, restructuring, refinancing, systems, processes and controls, change in accounting policies). Profile ACA/ACCA qualified Held a Group financial reporting position, producing a consolidated annual report and accounts - or working within practice at an appropriate level to transfer into industry Excellent technical financial accounting knowledge technically strong accountant, with experience of IFRS financial reporting for a Group and the disclosure requirements of a PLC. Experience using a consolidation system and strong excel skills are a must Confident in dealing with senior colleagues in the organisation Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative and get the job done Proven ability to deliver to deadlines with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with advanced ability to interpret and present findings Job Offer Competitive salary up to £75,000 per annum. Additional benefits, including a £5.7k car allowance and a healthy performance-based bonus. Opportunities for career progression. A permanent role based in Swindon with a supportive team environment (hybrid 3 days on site) Comprehensive holiday leave and a focus on work-life balance. If you are an experienced finance professional seeking a challenging role as a Group Financial Reporting Manager in Swindon, we encourage you to apply today!
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Lead group consolidation and PLC external reporting, owning annual/half-year disclosures and acting as the technical accounting lead across the business. Partner senior stakeholders and auditors, advising on IFRS and supporting the business through ongoing growth and change initiatives. Client Details A UK-listed, market-leading distribution business operating at significant national scale, supplying thousands of customers through a highly efficient logistics network. The business is known for its strong cash generation and operational resilience, with a well-established core model alongside a growing focus on diversification and new revenue streams. Description The Group Financial Reporting Manager reports to the Group Financial Controller and is the "go to" person for external financial reporting and technical accounting. The Group Financial Reporting Manager owns the financial consolidation and system (Oracle HFM) and, notably, has primary responsibility for the financial disclosures in the PLC consolidated annual and half year reports. The role involves advising stakeholders in the business on accounting matters, in particular in respect of new Growth activities, writes the financial reporting audit committee papers and owns the day to day relationship with the group's auditors. Key. Accountabilities Ownership and responsibility for the accurate preparation of Smiths News plc financial statements and disclosures (ie Annual report "back half"). Manage the annual audit process as the key point of contact for the external auditor Preparation of the consolidated annual and monthly management accounts. Manage consolidation system Oracle HFM including quarterly controls testing. Preparation of key accounting papers and information for the audit committee. Completion of the subsidiary statutory accounts. Design, implement and maintain models for key judgement areas such as impairment reviews, dilapidation calculations, shared based payments and earnings per share calculations and related disclosures. Work with other finance departments such as Tax and Business Partnering to ensure aligned reporting disclosures. Development and maintenance of the Group's accounting policies and control framework. Lead and act as the central finance representative on projects (e.g., new revenue streams, restructuring, refinancing, systems, processes and controls, change in accounting policies). Profile ACA/ACCA qualified Held a Group financial reporting position, producing a consolidated annual report and accounts - or working within practice at an appropriate level to transfer into industry Excellent technical financial accounting knowledge technically strong accountant, with experience of IFRS financial reporting for a Group and the disclosure requirements of a PLC. Experience using a consolidation system and strong excel skills are a must Confident in dealing with senior colleagues in the organisation Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative and get the job done Proven ability to deliver to deadlines with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with advanced ability to interpret and present findings Job Offer Competitive salary up to £75,000 per annum. Additional benefits, including a £5.7k car allowance and a healthy performance-based bonus. Opportunities for career progression. A permanent role based in Swindon with a supportive team environment (hybrid 3 days on site) Comprehensive holiday leave and a focus on work-life balance. If you are an experienced finance professional seeking a challenging role as a Group Financial Reporting Manager in Swindon, we encourage you to apply today!