About Our Client Global Consultancy Job Description I am recruiting an Associate Director Energy Transition Strategy (strategy & transactions) for a global consultancy in London. The projects that you will advise on will be high profile and varied. These could include advising on net zero strategies, decarbonisation of the energy sector, the future of gas, low carbon technology assessments and much more. You will maintain a good technical understanding of the energy sector, including the power, gas and/or CCUS value chains as well as commercial, policy, regulation, and subsidy structures. Work closely with the rest of the senior team, you will help lead and further develop the team, increasing our presence in the sector. This will include identifying new opportunities and contributing towards winning work. You will build relationships with key clients across the sector, as well as with other advisors (e.g. technical and boutique). There is no 'typical project'. You will need to apply a structured strategic approach to problem solving, drawing on established strategic and commercial principles, while having the capacity to think creatively. Owning proposals for new business opportunities in the Energy sector. The Successful Applicant The suitable applicant: Have strong knowledge of corporate strategy and investment decision making. Understand how emerging net zero technologies can impact businesses and how they can be successfully implemented. Have a good understanding of new and emerging value propositions in the utilities sector (such as electric vehicles, hydrogen, CCUS, renewables & storage). Have a working level understanding of energy policy. Be skilled in strategic and financial analysis (inc. modelling). Bring an inquisitive mind-set and be comfortable challenging the status quo. Provide compelling and well-thought out solutions to strategic, financial or economic problems of high complexity. Provide persuasive and self-assured responses in a credible manner. Have experience of managing medium size project teams, with a focus on mentoring and coaching junior staff. Relish the opportunity for interaction and dialogue with companies, investors, regulators and other stakeholders, and with a host of functions across the business. What's on Offer £90,000 - £110,000 PA DOE, car allowance, bonus and benefits.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
About Our Client Global Consultancy Job Description I am recruiting an Associate Director Energy Transition Strategy (strategy & transactions) for a global consultancy in London. The projects that you will advise on will be high profile and varied. These could include advising on net zero strategies, decarbonisation of the energy sector, the future of gas, low carbon technology assessments and much more. You will maintain a good technical understanding of the energy sector, including the power, gas and/or CCUS value chains as well as commercial, policy, regulation, and subsidy structures. Work closely with the rest of the senior team, you will help lead and further develop the team, increasing our presence in the sector. This will include identifying new opportunities and contributing towards winning work. You will build relationships with key clients across the sector, as well as with other advisors (e.g. technical and boutique). There is no 'typical project'. You will need to apply a structured strategic approach to problem solving, drawing on established strategic and commercial principles, while having the capacity to think creatively. Owning proposals for new business opportunities in the Energy sector. The Successful Applicant The suitable applicant: Have strong knowledge of corporate strategy and investment decision making. Understand how emerging net zero technologies can impact businesses and how they can be successfully implemented. Have a good understanding of new and emerging value propositions in the utilities sector (such as electric vehicles, hydrogen, CCUS, renewables & storage). Have a working level understanding of energy policy. Be skilled in strategic and financial analysis (inc. modelling). Bring an inquisitive mind-set and be comfortable challenging the status quo. Provide compelling and well-thought out solutions to strategic, financial or economic problems of high complexity. Provide persuasive and self-assured responses in a credible manner. Have experience of managing medium size project teams, with a focus on mentoring and coaching junior staff. Relish the opportunity for interaction and dialogue with companies, investors, regulators and other stakeholders, and with a host of functions across the business. What's on Offer £90,000 - £110,000 PA DOE, car allowance, bonus and benefits.
Lead and strengthen Chatham House through strategic financial transformation Develop the Institute's financial strategy and develop a high-performing team About Our Client Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is one of the world's leading independent policy institutes with a reputation for tackling the hardest problems of international relations that stretches back more than a century. Based in London with a global outreach, we aim to help build a secure, sustainable, prosperous and just world. We pursue our mission through convening meetings and speakers, private dialogue, world leading analysis and solutions-based ideas, and look to help the next generation as well in building a better world. Job Description We seek a Finance Director who will work closely with the COO and CEO to develop the Institute's financial strategy; lead the finance team through change and develop and deliver its policies and procedures. You will provide financial leadership to the Institute, ensuring that it is financially compliant, has accurate and timely financial information as well as the appropriate analysis to support decision making. You will also be responsible for inspiring and developing a high-performing finance team that provides excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders. You will play a key role in the development and implementation of the organisation's strategy and in supporting the overall management. Strategy Ensure effective financial management and control of the organisation's resources. Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Chatham Houses' business operations to ensure financial decisions are aligned with communicated goals and objectives. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning, new business opportunities, and capital investments. Work collaboratively with the CEO and COO to develop and implement income generating strategies to ensure long-term financial sustainability. Work with the COO to identify new business opportunities and develop business cases for new products and services. Identify and manage the risks associated with change initiatives and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies. With the COO, present the strategy and performance to Council and its committees. Inspire and create new ways of working, drive efficiencies and generate new ideas across the House. Drive forward our ambitious EDI strategy. Delivery Take ownership of all finance procedures, centralising and modernising them to drive maximum efficiency and transparency. Oversee Chatham House's investments to ensure appropriate return. Lead and manage change within the finance function, such as the implementation and development of a new integrated finance system. Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports, including budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis to provide timely and accurate financial information to support decision making. Collaborate with the Head of Research Partnerships overseeing and improving the process for grant application. Support house-wide reform, leading committees as requiring and inspiring change. Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities such as cost recovery, project pricing, overhead setting, and funder due diligence. Work closely with the CEO and COO to review costs across the organisation in pursuit of efficiency, ensuring our risk management, governance and compliance processes and the pricing of our research are robust. Build a business partner approach to finance, to ensure compliance and best practice across the institute. Help lead the organisation as a member of our Executive Leadership team. People Lead and manage the finance department of 6, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure a high level of performance and customer service. Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, bankers, and regulatory bodies, to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the finance team. Partner with research teams to ensure centralised oversight and management of all finances and budgets. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging new ideas and approaches to improve financial processes and procedures. Mentor and coach direct and indirect reports, establishing an inclusive and collaborative culture Drive collaboration between research programmes and non-research departments, delivering a "One Chatham House Approach" to all work. The Successful Applicant Qualified accountant, with a recognised accounting qualification (ideally ACA, CIMA or equivalent). Excellent leadership skills. You will be a credible, creative, and inspiring leader - ideally with experience of building consensus, influencing positive change and developing teams. Outstanding communication, reporting and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Proven experience in people leadership and management, with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Strong financial management and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear strategic financial advice and analysis to senior management and the Board. Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal, and able to communicate with people (including non-financial) at all levels across the business and develop effective relationships at all levels. Experience of managing change and supporting organisational development, and in implementing new financial systems and processes. What's on Offer A salary in the range of £130,000 - £140,000 plus benefits. A hybrid working arrangement, with the flexibility to work remotely and an expectation of 2-3 days per week in the London office The closing date is 16th February 2025. Contact Rochelle George Quote job ref JN-366Z Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Lead and strengthen Chatham House through strategic financial transformation Develop the Institute's financial strategy and develop a high-performing team About Our Client Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is one of the world's leading independent policy institutes with a reputation for tackling the hardest problems of international relations that stretches back more than a century. Based in London with a global outreach, we aim to help build a secure, sustainable, prosperous and just world. We pursue our mission through convening meetings and speakers, private dialogue, world leading analysis and solutions-based ideas, and look to help the next generation as well in building a better world. Job Description We seek a Finance Director who will work closely with the COO and CEO to develop the Institute's financial strategy; lead the finance team through change and develop and deliver its policies and procedures. You will provide financial leadership to the Institute, ensuring that it is financially compliant, has accurate and timely financial information as well as the appropriate analysis to support decision making. You will also be responsible for inspiring and developing a high-performing finance team that provides excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders. You will play a key role in the development and implementation of the organisation's strategy and in supporting the overall management. Strategy Ensure effective financial management and control of the organisation's resources. Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Chatham Houses' business operations to ensure financial decisions are aligned with communicated goals and objectives. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning, new business opportunities, and capital investments. Work collaboratively with the CEO and COO to develop and implement income generating strategies to ensure long-term financial sustainability. Work with the COO to identify new business opportunities and develop business cases for new products and services. Identify and manage the risks associated with change initiatives and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies. With the COO, present the strategy and performance to Council and its committees. Inspire and create new ways of working, drive efficiencies and generate new ideas across the House. Drive forward our ambitious EDI strategy. Delivery Take ownership of all finance procedures, centralising and modernising them to drive maximum efficiency and transparency. Oversee Chatham House's investments to ensure appropriate return. Lead and manage change within the finance function, such as the implementation and development of a new integrated finance system. Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports, including budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis to provide timely and accurate financial information to support decision making. Collaborate with the Head of Research Partnerships overseeing and improving the process for grant application. Support house-wide reform, leading committees as requiring and inspiring change. Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities such as cost recovery, project pricing, overhead setting, and funder due diligence. Work closely with the CEO and COO to review costs across the organisation in pursuit of efficiency, ensuring our risk management, governance and compliance processes and the pricing of our research are robust. Build a business partner approach to finance, to ensure compliance and best practice across the institute. Help lead the organisation as a member of our Executive Leadership team. People Lead and manage the finance department of 6, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure a high level of performance and customer service. Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, bankers, and regulatory bodies, to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the finance team. Partner with research teams to ensure centralised oversight and management of all finances and budgets. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging new ideas and approaches to improve financial processes and procedures. Mentor and coach direct and indirect reports, establishing an inclusive and collaborative culture Drive collaboration between research programmes and non-research departments, delivering a "One Chatham House Approach" to all work. The Successful Applicant Qualified accountant, with a recognised accounting qualification (ideally ACA, CIMA or equivalent). Excellent leadership skills. You will be a credible, creative, and inspiring leader - ideally with experience of building consensus, influencing positive change and developing teams. Outstanding communication, reporting and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Proven experience in people leadership and management, with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Strong financial management and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear strategic financial advice and analysis to senior management and the Board. Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal, and able to communicate with people (including non-financial) at all levels across the business and develop effective relationships at all levels. Experience of managing change and supporting organisational development, and in implementing new financial systems and processes. What's on Offer A salary in the range of £130,000 - £140,000 plus benefits. A hybrid working arrangement, with the flexibility to work remotely and an expectation of 2-3 days per week in the London office The closing date is 16th February 2025. Contact Rochelle George Quote job ref JN-366Z Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
Head of IT and Security, Technology and Infrastructure 13 December 2024 LOCATION: Hybrid London, UK Please note, where PRI has an office there is an expectation to work a minimum of 2 days per week About the PRI The PRI is the world's leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions. The PRI's three distinct capabilities relate to the core elements of the PRI's approach to achieving a sustainable financial system. Translate RI (Responsible Investment) thought leadership into insights and practical support that is tailored to what signatories need to progress their RI practice Convene our vast network to create opportunities for collaborative action Harness our global scale to influence policymakers and regulators to effect system change Job Description The Head of IT and Security will be responsible for providing leadership of the IT infrastructure strategy and maturity to the IT operations, bringing your technical experience and expertise to help us build and deliver new capabilities within the infrastructure and security domain. You will be hands on as well as capable of managing technology projects and change management to improve the business process and IT systems. You will be working closely with the wider technology team, stakeholders across all business areas and our suppliers to ensure successful delivery for our internal users and external customers (our members, PRI signatories, and our Academy customers). The Head will report into and work closely with the Director of Technology and Infrastructure to embed the leadership in business partnering, people development, continuous improvement culture, and ideally with experience working for global organisation. Core Responsibilities Team management: Manage a team of IT support and security team to provide high quality support to the business users and signatories Manage staff development and performance to achieve balanced business knowledge through business partnering and participation of knowledge sharing sessions. Champion continuous process improvement culture, embedding best practices and ways of working across the organisation. Drive efficiency through the automation of common/frequent internal processes. Ensure all work is completed within budget and aligned with business planning, while managing costs efficiently to maximize savings. Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the technology operating model and its delivery, including team's business plan and budget. Support the Director of Technology and Infrastructure in set the vision, purpose and culture of the Technology team. Provide regular reporting to the Director of Technology and Infrastructure and Chief of Operations Officer as required. IT infrastructure & operations: Oversee IT Helpdesk and ensure SLAs are in place and tickets managed efficiently. Manage the team to provide effective technical support to the wider business, business with signatories' issues and problem management as required Manage end-user hardware provisioning, updates, security, connectivity and configuration, and ensuring systems administration and maintenance are delivered to expectations (e.g. patching of servers, backup.) Provide 1 st and 2 nd line business applications support as required, e.g. Salesforce, Sage, Data Portal, Reporting Assessment, Collaboration Platform, Academy Learning System Manage resolution of technical problems escalated by the service desk as they arise with the extended technology team or via 3rd party support contracts. Management of 3rd party infrastructure partners ensuring services meet PRI needs in a cost effective manner. Manage the team to provide extended out of office hours support for critical or exceptional situation. Lead on responding to major technical incidents e.g. system outage, service disruption, cybersecurity, data breach, etc. In collaboration with the IT Leadership team, develop a Major Incident Management process, communications and mitigation plans. Act as the main IT lead for BCP and DRP, supporting the team and work closely with the Business Continuity Incident Team until services are back into full operational mode. Projects: Provide technical expertise to the IT team and to business projects to ensure solutions are aligned to our technology roadmap and are secure, supportable and scalable. Manage infrastructure projects and enhancements (e.g. server upgrades, network enhancements, migration to Azure.) Manage other internal IT projects as needed (e.g. technology modernisation, security, operational resilience, ISO/IEC 27001 programme of work). Develop the IT service model, catalogue and the end-to-end ticketing process that enables effective triage resolution e.g. Reporting team, Signatory Experience team Develop the roadmap for end user computing and new ways of working (e.g. productivity enhancements, cooperative collaboration, enhanced ways to communicate) Develop the Infrastructure architecture roadmap that aligns with the Technology and Digital transformation programme with a focus on resilience, scalability and new ways of working. Security and compliance: Support the roadmap for Cybersecurity to update our systems and services to be best in class for passive and active protection, including firewalls, antivirus, threat monitoring, spam/phishing Develop and implement Information Technology and Security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure company's IP are secured, and kept up-to-date Identify risks to systems and the IT infrastructure, creating mitigations and ensuring these are communicated and understood. Manage the development and implementation of the security strategies to achieve the targeted technology resilient and compliancy Ensure regular penetration testing occurs to maintain the security of our data and in support of obtaining and maintaining standards such as ISO/IEC 27001. Ensure that all business and signatory-facing applications, as well as the overall IT environment, adhere to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to data security and privacy. Person Specification Criteria Leadership Skills (including role-modelling positive behaviours, being genuine and vulnerable, driving change and making things happen) and the ability to think strategically and systemically and act for the long-term benefit of the organisation. Well-developed people management skills (including providing feedback & challenge, coaching, and developing individuals) and the experience to build and lead high performing hybrid teams. Strong working experience in IT Operations, infrastructure and security domain such as: Office365, Exchange Online, Intune, Azure Cloud, Azure AD, Windows Server, SQL Technical and security policies, configurations, access management Network security, networking, firewalls, DHCP, VLAN, VPN, Cisco Meraki, Wi-Fi PaaS / IaaS / SaaS / cloud Atlassian Jira, Asana (desirable) Strong working experience in IT and business projects delivery Demonstrable working experience in Crisis Management related to information and cyber-attack, phishing, data breach incidents, including participation in BCP and/or DRP exercise. Experience in developing IT policies and controls, IT and Data Governance, GDPR, SCO2 (desirable) Experience in managing cybersecurity and operational resilience domain, ability to develop risk mitigation plan and onboarding new technologies, services and applications Experience in security applications and tools (SIEM products), sound knowledge of security frameworks e.g. NIST, CIS controls, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Assessment Framework (desirable) Experience with managing suppliers and 3 rd party providers to ensure contractual commitments are met, including negotiating the scope of work, development, enhancement, upgrades. Experience in managing application solutions hosted both on traditional infrastructure and in the cloud is preferable and experience migrating products and services to the cloud is desirable. Excellent communication skills, confidently present and influence senior management to facilitate effective decision making. Excellent networking, relationship management and interpersonal skills and experience of building strong and productive relationships at all levels Very good programme management skills, with experience in delivering complex projects successfully, including directing others that may not be your direct reports. Experience at implementing and working in DevOps is an advantage. In-depth understanding of cloud-native architectures (ideally Azure), microservices, and API's, is highly desirable. Ability to work with minimal supervision, managing work prioritisation with competing priorities and handling conflicts and/or difficult discussion. Ability to embrace and adapt changes, working with limited information and ambiguity in an ecosystem that is rapidly evolving. Demonstrates a commitment to developing others and a growth mindset, actively pursuing continuous profession and personal development. A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others . click apply for full job details
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Head of IT and Security, Technology and Infrastructure 13 December 2024 LOCATION: Hybrid London, UK Please note, where PRI has an office there is an expectation to work a minimum of 2 days per week About the PRI The PRI is the world's leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions. The PRI's three distinct capabilities relate to the core elements of the PRI's approach to achieving a sustainable financial system. Translate RI (Responsible Investment) thought leadership into insights and practical support that is tailored to what signatories need to progress their RI practice Convene our vast network to create opportunities for collaborative action Harness our global scale to influence policymakers and regulators to effect system change Job Description The Head of IT and Security will be responsible for providing leadership of the IT infrastructure strategy and maturity to the IT operations, bringing your technical experience and expertise to help us build and deliver new capabilities within the infrastructure and security domain. You will be hands on as well as capable of managing technology projects and change management to improve the business process and IT systems. You will be working closely with the wider technology team, stakeholders across all business areas and our suppliers to ensure successful delivery for our internal users and external customers (our members, PRI signatories, and our Academy customers). The Head will report into and work closely with the Director of Technology and Infrastructure to embed the leadership in business partnering, people development, continuous improvement culture, and ideally with experience working for global organisation. Core Responsibilities Team management: Manage a team of IT support and security team to provide high quality support to the business users and signatories Manage staff development and performance to achieve balanced business knowledge through business partnering and participation of knowledge sharing sessions. Champion continuous process improvement culture, embedding best practices and ways of working across the organisation. Drive efficiency through the automation of common/frequent internal processes. Ensure all work is completed within budget and aligned with business planning, while managing costs efficiently to maximize savings. Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the technology operating model and its delivery, including team's business plan and budget. Support the Director of Technology and Infrastructure in set the vision, purpose and culture of the Technology team. Provide regular reporting to the Director of Technology and Infrastructure and Chief of Operations Officer as required. IT infrastructure & operations: Oversee IT Helpdesk and ensure SLAs are in place and tickets managed efficiently. Manage the team to provide effective technical support to the wider business, business with signatories' issues and problem management as required Manage end-user hardware provisioning, updates, security, connectivity and configuration, and ensuring systems administration and maintenance are delivered to expectations (e.g. patching of servers, backup.) Provide 1 st and 2 nd line business applications support as required, e.g. Salesforce, Sage, Data Portal, Reporting Assessment, Collaboration Platform, Academy Learning System Manage resolution of technical problems escalated by the service desk as they arise with the extended technology team or via 3rd party support contracts. Management of 3rd party infrastructure partners ensuring services meet PRI needs in a cost effective manner. Manage the team to provide extended out of office hours support for critical or exceptional situation. Lead on responding to major technical incidents e.g. system outage, service disruption, cybersecurity, data breach, etc. In collaboration with the IT Leadership team, develop a Major Incident Management process, communications and mitigation plans. Act as the main IT lead for BCP and DRP, supporting the team and work closely with the Business Continuity Incident Team until services are back into full operational mode. Projects: Provide technical expertise to the IT team and to business projects to ensure solutions are aligned to our technology roadmap and are secure, supportable and scalable. Manage infrastructure projects and enhancements (e.g. server upgrades, network enhancements, migration to Azure.) Manage other internal IT projects as needed (e.g. technology modernisation, security, operational resilience, ISO/IEC 27001 programme of work). Develop the IT service model, catalogue and the end-to-end ticketing process that enables effective triage resolution e.g. Reporting team, Signatory Experience team Develop the roadmap for end user computing and new ways of working (e.g. productivity enhancements, cooperative collaboration, enhanced ways to communicate) Develop the Infrastructure architecture roadmap that aligns with the Technology and Digital transformation programme with a focus on resilience, scalability and new ways of working. Security and compliance: Support the roadmap for Cybersecurity to update our systems and services to be best in class for passive and active protection, including firewalls, antivirus, threat monitoring, spam/phishing Develop and implement Information Technology and Security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure company's IP are secured, and kept up-to-date Identify risks to systems and the IT infrastructure, creating mitigations and ensuring these are communicated and understood. Manage the development and implementation of the security strategies to achieve the targeted technology resilient and compliancy Ensure regular penetration testing occurs to maintain the security of our data and in support of obtaining and maintaining standards such as ISO/IEC 27001. Ensure that all business and signatory-facing applications, as well as the overall IT environment, adhere to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to data security and privacy. Person Specification Criteria Leadership Skills (including role-modelling positive behaviours, being genuine and vulnerable, driving change and making things happen) and the ability to think strategically and systemically and act for the long-term benefit of the organisation. Well-developed people management skills (including providing feedback & challenge, coaching, and developing individuals) and the experience to build and lead high performing hybrid teams. Strong working experience in IT Operations, infrastructure and security domain such as: Office365, Exchange Online, Intune, Azure Cloud, Azure AD, Windows Server, SQL Technical and security policies, configurations, access management Network security, networking, firewalls, DHCP, VLAN, VPN, Cisco Meraki, Wi-Fi PaaS / IaaS / SaaS / cloud Atlassian Jira, Asana (desirable) Strong working experience in IT and business projects delivery Demonstrable working experience in Crisis Management related to information and cyber-attack, phishing, data breach incidents, including participation in BCP and/or DRP exercise. Experience in developing IT policies and controls, IT and Data Governance, GDPR, SCO2 (desirable) Experience in managing cybersecurity and operational resilience domain, ability to develop risk mitigation plan and onboarding new technologies, services and applications Experience in security applications and tools (SIEM products), sound knowledge of security frameworks e.g. NIST, CIS controls, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Assessment Framework (desirable) Experience with managing suppliers and 3 rd party providers to ensure contractual commitments are met, including negotiating the scope of work, development, enhancement, upgrades. Experience in managing application solutions hosted both on traditional infrastructure and in the cloud is preferable and experience migrating products and services to the cloud is desirable. Excellent communication skills, confidently present and influence senior management to facilitate effective decision making. Excellent networking, relationship management and interpersonal skills and experience of building strong and productive relationships at all levels Very good programme management skills, with experience in delivering complex projects successfully, including directing others that may not be your direct reports. Experience at implementing and working in DevOps is an advantage. In-depth understanding of cloud-native architectures (ideally Azure), microservices, and API's, is highly desirable. Ability to work with minimal supervision, managing work prioritisation with competing priorities and handling conflicts and/or difficult discussion. Ability to embrace and adapt changes, working with limited information and ambiguity in an ecosystem that is rapidly evolving. Demonstrates a commitment to developing others and a growth mindset, actively pursuing continuous profession and personal development. A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others . click apply for full job details
Our client is a Private Equity backed telecommunications business who, due to volume of work, need to recruit a Finance Business Partner. Reporting into the Head of Commercial Finance, this role will provide sound business partnering, planning & analysis and deliver the BDUK reporting requirements, which support the strategic goals of the business. This is a highly visible role where developing new metrics will be essential to highlight growth opportunities for the business along with detailed financial and commercial support. Key to the success in this role will be developing efficiencies of current processes and structures, advancing current financial models and to provide high grade financial analytics to the operational teams. Other key accountabilities will include: -Lead in developing and embedding robust and standardised financial models for the business. Forecast Models - own the maintenance and development of the P&L/ CAPEX forecasting model to enable scenario analysis, in relation to the budget cycle, long term cash flow management and inform future funding requirements for the business. -Lead with the provision of modelling best practice expertise, continuous improvements and support the broader finance function and bid teams, in reviewing model inputs & assumptions and ensuring appropriate assumption owners across the business. -Bid Team Support and Investment Appraisal to win new work. You will work closely with bid teams and the end clients, to understand the key drivers of the business opportunity that will be modelled. -M&A / Debt Raise - Support the Head of Commercial Finance and Director of Finance in modelling in support of future fundraising and in assessing strategic M&A activity. -Support the CFO & Head of Commercial Finance on key strategic business topics through commercial modelling. -Support the Commercial Finance Team & participate in the Finance Transformation and digitalisation strategy. -Partner with business stakeholders providing insight to them and a feedback loop into Finance with regards to budgeting and forecasting cycles and building up a good understanding of the financials and key drivers. The successful applicant will be a qualified accountant with first class academics and have demonstrable experience of carrying out interim Commercial Finance assignments. Essential will be strong communication skills, capable of working with a senior management team along with the ability to influence at a senior level including the ability to 'tell the story'in a concise and effective manner, adapted for the audience. This represents a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic organisation that is known for excellence. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Our client is a Private Equity backed telecommunications business who, due to volume of work, need to recruit a Finance Business Partner. Reporting into the Head of Commercial Finance, this role will provide sound business partnering, planning & analysis and deliver the BDUK reporting requirements, which support the strategic goals of the business. This is a highly visible role where developing new metrics will be essential to highlight growth opportunities for the business along with detailed financial and commercial support. Key to the success in this role will be developing efficiencies of current processes and structures, advancing current financial models and to provide high grade financial analytics to the operational teams. Other key accountabilities will include: -Lead in developing and embedding robust and standardised financial models for the business. Forecast Models - own the maintenance and development of the P&L/ CAPEX forecasting model to enable scenario analysis, in relation to the budget cycle, long term cash flow management and inform future funding requirements for the business. -Lead with the provision of modelling best practice expertise, continuous improvements and support the broader finance function and bid teams, in reviewing model inputs & assumptions and ensuring appropriate assumption owners across the business. -Bid Team Support and Investment Appraisal to win new work. You will work closely with bid teams and the end clients, to understand the key drivers of the business opportunity that will be modelled. -M&A / Debt Raise - Support the Head of Commercial Finance and Director of Finance in modelling in support of future fundraising and in assessing strategic M&A activity. -Support the CFO & Head of Commercial Finance on key strategic business topics through commercial modelling. -Support the Commercial Finance Team & participate in the Finance Transformation and digitalisation strategy. -Partner with business stakeholders providing insight to them and a feedback loop into Finance with regards to budgeting and forecasting cycles and building up a good understanding of the financials and key drivers. The successful applicant will be a qualified accountant with first class academics and have demonstrable experience of carrying out interim Commercial Finance assignments. Essential will be strong communication skills, capable of working with a senior management team along with the ability to influence at a senior level including the ability to 'tell the story'in a concise and effective manner, adapted for the audience. This represents a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic organisation that is known for excellence. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy
Freshminds has partnered with a leading entertainment brand looking to hire a Group Business Partner to drive key strategic initiatives within its Operations & Retail functions and support its Executive team. Working closely with senior management and reporting to the Director of Commercial Finance, you'll provide data-driven insights to enhance operations, improve sales, and drive customer experience. What you'll be doing: Developing reports and analysis to support operational and retail performance. Creating business cases for investments and strategic initiatives. Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities using advanced analytics. Requirements: Strong data and analytical skills (SQL, AdvancedExcel, Power BI with Python/Amazon RDS desirable) Experience in operations, retail, or multi-site businesses. Proven consulting skill-set Ability to translate complex challenges into actionable insights. If you have a passion for data-driven decision-making and commercial strategy, we'd love to hear from you!
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Freshminds has partnered with a leading entertainment brand looking to hire a Group Business Partner to drive key strategic initiatives within its Operations & Retail functions and support its Executive team. Working closely with senior management and reporting to the Director of Commercial Finance, you'll provide data-driven insights to enhance operations, improve sales, and drive customer experience. What you'll be doing: Developing reports and analysis to support operational and retail performance. Creating business cases for investments and strategic initiatives. Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities using advanced analytics. Requirements: Strong data and analytical skills (SQL, AdvancedExcel, Power BI with Python/Amazon RDS desirable) Experience in operations, retail, or multi-site businesses. Proven consulting skill-set Ability to translate complex challenges into actionable insights. If you have a passion for data-driven decision-making and commercial strategy, we'd love to hear from you!
The Talent Set are excited to partner with a brilliant Health Charity to find a Philanthropy Lead to drive their growing major gifts programme. This role will join the charity to capitalise on renewed investment into high-value fundraising as part of their new strategy, with a strong base of support from senior leadership, internal stakeholders and prospect research and development provision. Key duties include: Scope, lead and deliver the Philanthropy Strategy for the charity, working alongside senior leadership to devise a sustainable and ambitious programme to grow income and impact. Work with the Deputy Director, internal colleagues and senior stakeholders to scope and develop a Major Giving Appeal, including establishing a Major Appeal Committee and devising a programme of stewardship events. Partner with colleagues across the high-value team to develop exciting and impactful cases for support. Proactively lead on the growth of the Major Donor prospect pipeline. Lead on cultivating and stewarding existing high-net-worth relationships, delivering first class and personalised stewardship journeys. We re looking for the following skills and experience: Extensive experience of major gifts fundraising, with a track record of securing 5-6 figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals. Experience of successfully growing a major donor prospect pipeline. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally, including senior volunteers and trustees. Experience of leading or contributing to a multi-faceted high-value fundraising strategy or programme. To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application. We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
The Talent Set are excited to partner with a brilliant Health Charity to find a Philanthropy Lead to drive their growing major gifts programme. This role will join the charity to capitalise on renewed investment into high-value fundraising as part of their new strategy, with a strong base of support from senior leadership, internal stakeholders and prospect research and development provision. Key duties include: Scope, lead and deliver the Philanthropy Strategy for the charity, working alongside senior leadership to devise a sustainable and ambitious programme to grow income and impact. Work with the Deputy Director, internal colleagues and senior stakeholders to scope and develop a Major Giving Appeal, including establishing a Major Appeal Committee and devising a programme of stewardship events. Partner with colleagues across the high-value team to develop exciting and impactful cases for support. Proactively lead on the growth of the Major Donor prospect pipeline. Lead on cultivating and stewarding existing high-net-worth relationships, delivering first class and personalised stewardship journeys. We re looking for the following skills and experience: Extensive experience of major gifts fundraising, with a track record of securing 5-6 figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals. Experience of successfully growing a major donor prospect pipeline. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally, including senior volunteers and trustees. Experience of leading or contributing to a multi-faceted high-value fundraising strategy or programme. To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application. We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Driving Innovation and Trust: Ten's Journey to Redefine Service Excellence Ten is on a mission to become the most trusted service business in the world. Technology-driven Product is at the centre of our strategy to create a hugely successful service and business. Millions of members already have access to Ten's services across lifestyle, travel, dining and entertainment on behalf of over fifty clients including HSBC, Swisscard and Royal Bank of Canada. Ten's partnerships are based on multi-year contracts generating revenue through platform-as-a-service and technology fees. We have the advantages of already being at scale globally with a critical mass of high net worth members via stable, multi-year revenue-generating contracts. We already have a market leading consumer proposition and credibility (and many integrations) with the leading suppliers/partners across our 'big 4' service categories of restaurants/travel/entertainment and luxury retail. We are profitable and the first B Corp listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM market). Our plans are to continue to invest into technology (including AI) to become the main way that our members organise their leisure lives. The next few years will see Ten, led by our 7 person ExCo, speed up our progress via our Growth Engine strategy, making the next huge steps to achieve our ambitions together. Join Our Team as a Transformation Associate! We're looking for a dynamic Transformation Associate to join our team in the UK. This is a broad and dynamic role with significant influence over the strategic direction of the company. The role is responsible for enhancing understanding, decision-making, and execution across all key areas of the business and operations. As the company undergoes rapid growth and expansion, this high-impact role will play a key part in supporting and leading transformation initiatives as part of a unit focused on Change and Transformation for the business. These include driving the adoption of new or emerging mission-critical processes and providing actionable insights through detailed analysis to identify opportunities for growth, automation, and operational efficiencies. As a Transformation Associate you will be working on cutting edge technology with a range of leaders within the business. This role is expected to grow, offering opportunities to develop into key managerial positions within Operations, AI Product or Technology domains. The role will support the Transformation Director and require close collaboration with senior leadership including C-level executives to analyse existing processes and identify opportunities to drive efficiency through either enhanced output or automation. Candidates will be expected to drive and lead complex transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, clear communication of goals, effective stakeholder engagement and continued measurement of ROI. This includes defining project scope, working across cross-functional teams, managing timelines and budgets, and delivering measurable outcomes that support organisational growth and operational efficiency. You will likely contribute to projects that leverage generative AI to integrate, automate, and enhance business processes. These initiatives could range from transforming how we engage with members to developing agentic frameworks that empower departments to operate more efficiently and effectively or design and launch the service on a new channel. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage end-to-end tech & AI driven transformation projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring of progress. Identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to optimise business processes whilst being able to evaluate potential return on investment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive change and ensure successful implementation of transformation initiatives. Conduct detailed analysis of business operations, identify gaps, and propose innovative solutions including areas where automation and application of AI will drive a step change in workflow and impact. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategy, change or transformation initiatives, making adjustments as necessary. Analytics, reporting and instrumenting the business: This will include, as examples: development of analysis, dashboards and KPIs to help manage the business effectively, identifying key metrics and building confidence in data-driven decisions by managers and Ten leaders. Operational analysis: This will include, as examples: understanding our workforce operational processes, and identify areas of optimisation opportunities, understanding profitability across different geographies, channel, or proposition, to better drive operational efficiencies and improvements. Your Profile: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics or a related field. 2+ years of professional work experience in a professional services firm (e.g. management consulting, investment banking, accounting firm). Prior experience in process or performance improvement focused projects with knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean or other process improvement tools. Experience in managing or supporting multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery. Excellent analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders. Location We are ideally seeking exceptional candidates based in the UK (London) who are able to commute to the office at least twice a week. Benefits & Rewards At Ten, we believe our people are at the core of everything we do. We've cultivated a culture that not only acknowledges hard work but celebrates and rewards it. From regular appraisals to our annual Extra Mile Awards, we ensure that those who go above and beyond receive the recognition they deserve. We're committed to supporting our employees in achieving both their personal and professional aspirations, encouraging everyone to integrate their goals and interests into a fulfilling career with us. Our offerings are tailored to meet your needs. Alongside a competitive salary and rewarding share options aligned with your experience, you'll gain access to extensive professional lifestyle and travel networks, broadening your horizons and connections. We also provide flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your home and office life seamlessly. We value the importance of rest and giving back, which is why we offer a generous paid time off package, including a day each year dedicated to volunteering for a cause close to your heart. Additionally, after five years of service, you'll enjoy a paid sabbatical, giving you a month to focus on personal pursuits without using your annual leave. Our Ten Loyalty Rewards program further shows our appreciation, with bonuses and thoughtful gifts as a token of gratitude for your commitment. For those with a love of exploration, our Remote Working Holidays allow you to combine work and travel, anywhere in the world. Plus, as part of our team, you'll enjoy exclusive travel and entertainment discounts, just like our members. At Ten, you'll be part of a global, dynamic, and inclusive team, with diversity at its core and endless opportunities for growth. Join us and experience a workplace where you can truly thrive. Commitment to Diversity We encourage diverse philosophies, cultures, and experiences. We appreciate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment for our employees. This idea unites the teams at TEN. All aspects of our relationship, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate, will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs. "Ten works with a small preferred supplier list of recruitment agencies only. Please note we are not accepting any further recruitment agencies at this time. Ten Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes."
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Driving Innovation and Trust: Ten's Journey to Redefine Service Excellence Ten is on a mission to become the most trusted service business in the world. Technology-driven Product is at the centre of our strategy to create a hugely successful service and business. Millions of members already have access to Ten's services across lifestyle, travel, dining and entertainment on behalf of over fifty clients including HSBC, Swisscard and Royal Bank of Canada. Ten's partnerships are based on multi-year contracts generating revenue through platform-as-a-service and technology fees. We have the advantages of already being at scale globally with a critical mass of high net worth members via stable, multi-year revenue-generating contracts. We already have a market leading consumer proposition and credibility (and many integrations) with the leading suppliers/partners across our 'big 4' service categories of restaurants/travel/entertainment and luxury retail. We are profitable and the first B Corp listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM market). Our plans are to continue to invest into technology (including AI) to become the main way that our members organise their leisure lives. The next few years will see Ten, led by our 7 person ExCo, speed up our progress via our Growth Engine strategy, making the next huge steps to achieve our ambitions together. Join Our Team as a Transformation Associate! We're looking for a dynamic Transformation Associate to join our team in the UK. This is a broad and dynamic role with significant influence over the strategic direction of the company. The role is responsible for enhancing understanding, decision-making, and execution across all key areas of the business and operations. As the company undergoes rapid growth and expansion, this high-impact role will play a key part in supporting and leading transformation initiatives as part of a unit focused on Change and Transformation for the business. These include driving the adoption of new or emerging mission-critical processes and providing actionable insights through detailed analysis to identify opportunities for growth, automation, and operational efficiencies. As a Transformation Associate you will be working on cutting edge technology with a range of leaders within the business. This role is expected to grow, offering opportunities to develop into key managerial positions within Operations, AI Product or Technology domains. The role will support the Transformation Director and require close collaboration with senior leadership including C-level executives to analyse existing processes and identify opportunities to drive efficiency through either enhanced output or automation. Candidates will be expected to drive and lead complex transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, clear communication of goals, effective stakeholder engagement and continued measurement of ROI. This includes defining project scope, working across cross-functional teams, managing timelines and budgets, and delivering measurable outcomes that support organisational growth and operational efficiency. You will likely contribute to projects that leverage generative AI to integrate, automate, and enhance business processes. These initiatives could range from transforming how we engage with members to developing agentic frameworks that empower departments to operate more efficiently and effectively or design and launch the service on a new channel. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage end-to-end tech & AI driven transformation projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring of progress. Identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to optimise business processes whilst being able to evaluate potential return on investment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive change and ensure successful implementation of transformation initiatives. Conduct detailed analysis of business operations, identify gaps, and propose innovative solutions including areas where automation and application of AI will drive a step change in workflow and impact. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategy, change or transformation initiatives, making adjustments as necessary. Analytics, reporting and instrumenting the business: This will include, as examples: development of analysis, dashboards and KPIs to help manage the business effectively, identifying key metrics and building confidence in data-driven decisions by managers and Ten leaders. Operational analysis: This will include, as examples: understanding our workforce operational processes, and identify areas of optimisation opportunities, understanding profitability across different geographies, channel, or proposition, to better drive operational efficiencies and improvements. Your Profile: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics or a related field. 2+ years of professional work experience in a professional services firm (e.g. management consulting, investment banking, accounting firm). Prior experience in process or performance improvement focused projects with knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean or other process improvement tools. Experience in managing or supporting multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery. Excellent analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders. Location We are ideally seeking exceptional candidates based in the UK (London) who are able to commute to the office at least twice a week. Benefits & Rewards At Ten, we believe our people are at the core of everything we do. We've cultivated a culture that not only acknowledges hard work but celebrates and rewards it. From regular appraisals to our annual Extra Mile Awards, we ensure that those who go above and beyond receive the recognition they deserve. We're committed to supporting our employees in achieving both their personal and professional aspirations, encouraging everyone to integrate their goals and interests into a fulfilling career with us. Our offerings are tailored to meet your needs. Alongside a competitive salary and rewarding share options aligned with your experience, you'll gain access to extensive professional lifestyle and travel networks, broadening your horizons and connections. We also provide flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your home and office life seamlessly. We value the importance of rest and giving back, which is why we offer a generous paid time off package, including a day each year dedicated to volunteering for a cause close to your heart. Additionally, after five years of service, you'll enjoy a paid sabbatical, giving you a month to focus on personal pursuits without using your annual leave. Our Ten Loyalty Rewards program further shows our appreciation, with bonuses and thoughtful gifts as a token of gratitude for your commitment. For those with a love of exploration, our Remote Working Holidays allow you to combine work and travel, anywhere in the world. Plus, as part of our team, you'll enjoy exclusive travel and entertainment discounts, just like our members. At Ten, you'll be part of a global, dynamic, and inclusive team, with diversity at its core and endless opportunities for growth. Join us and experience a workplace where you can truly thrive. Commitment to Diversity We encourage diverse philosophies, cultures, and experiences. We appreciate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment for our employees. This idea unites the teams at TEN. All aspects of our relationship, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate, will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs. "Ten works with a small preferred supplier list of recruitment agencies only. Please note we are not accepting any further recruitment agencies at this time. Ten Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes."
Director, Turnaround and Restructuring, London Director, Turnaround and Restructuring, London Apply locations UK London time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R103901 Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. This position supports the Ankura Turnaround & Restructuring practice - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm. Practice Overview When a company is experiencing financial or operational challenges our Turnaround & Restructuring ('T&R') practice works with management to provide the level of stability required to successfully deal with the issues at hand. By quickly assessing the situation, to develop and implement a bespoke plan, we provide strategic advice to companies' boards and investors. Our interventions maximise recoveries among stakeholders and help clients to navigate financial, operational, or strategic challenges which are often incredibly complex and multi-faceted. Ankura's EMEA T&R practice launched in 2021 with the recruitment of a group of senior practitioners from a variety of industry-leading T&R Firms. This team complements 300+ restructuring professionals globally and a further 2,000 professionals across the wider Ankura business. With ambitious growth aspirations, we are recruiting an experienced, driven Director to our team and are looking for someone who is entrepreneurially minded and wants to progress their career in the operational turnaround and corporate restructuring market. Role Overview The difference you will make: Joining a team which helps businesses to address their most complex and pressing concerns - working hand in hand with the decision makers of our clients, using some of the most advanced analytics, tools, and techniques. Working alongside respected leaders in the restructuring community, you will continually be exposed to learning and development opportunities to further develop your technical understanding and experience as you assist companies from a variety of sectors and industries through decisive changes around the globe. Execute critical project deliverables to ensure these objectives are met on-time, with the highest quality. Bring ideas, new opportunities, and unique ways to solve challenges and reach our shared goals. Dedicate time to further develop and deepen Ankura's expertise in T&R, as well as leading and supporting Ankura Senior Managing Directors in business development initiatives. Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of a Director involve organising project work streams, achieving engagement objectives and assisting with business development. Financial Analysis: The assimilation of complex information to assess situations and formulate action plans through pragmatic and clear advice to the project team and clients. Financial Modelling: Produce detailed 13-week cash flow forecasts, 3 statement financial models and subsequent analysis (including cashflow sensitivity analysis, financial baselining and forecast reviews). Diagnostic and Planning: Identify key immediate improvements by understanding the challenges faced by clients and advocate for their adoption with company leaders through cost reduction, operational transformation and working capital improvements. Scenario Planning: Generation of consensual and non-consensual turnaround and restructuring options. Breaking down and solving problems through quantitative thinking and analysis. Expertise in turnaround projects across various industries, emphasizing operational restructuring and immediate performance boosts. Responsible for discrete deliverables within a project, with mentorship from senior team members. Direct roles for developing meaningful and trust-based relationships with clients and the wider Ankura firm. Engage in business development activities through client interactions and participation in industry events. Contribute to Ankura's T&R growth in operational and financial restructuring through active case work, client relations, and creating valuable ideas and products. Requirements: Extensive work experience gained in any combination of Financial Restructuring, Performance Improvement and Value Creation and Operational Turnaround. A degree in Business, Finance or Engineering, and/or a financial qualification such as CFA, ACA, ACCA is preferable but not essential. Strong quantitative, financial, analytical and modelling skills. Ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders as part of a wider transformation / restructuring. Experience of developing business plans, financial projections, and identifying / implementing restructuring solutions; experience of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications. Also desirable: Experience of identifying and implementing levers to improve performance, including but not limited to - cost reduction, organisation health & redesign, supply chain & procurement, growth strategies and market analysis, cash and working capital management and optimisation, manufacturing optimisation, PMI and carve-outs, process mapping and redesign, and strategic and business planning. Experience of actively managing multiple client and stakeholder relationships and networking within the client organisation to understand their needs and help influence the client agenda. Strong work ethic, capable of working at pace and performing in an unstructured environment along with being a collaborative team player with positive attitude, high ethical standards, contributing to an inclusive environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (additional language would be advantageous) in addition to a strong presence and leadership skills. Powerful interpersonal skills and high level of emotional intelligence to partner with executive management teams and passion for enabling leaders to drive change within organisations. Relevant experience in a Big 4 firm, investment banking, restructuring consultancy or relevant industry experience would be highly beneficial. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally and work overtime as needed. Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. About Us Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Delivers, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Value. For more information, please visit,
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Director, Turnaround and Restructuring, London Director, Turnaround and Restructuring, London Apply locations UK London time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R103901 Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. This position supports the Ankura Turnaround & Restructuring practice - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm. Practice Overview When a company is experiencing financial or operational challenges our Turnaround & Restructuring ('T&R') practice works with management to provide the level of stability required to successfully deal with the issues at hand. By quickly assessing the situation, to develop and implement a bespoke plan, we provide strategic advice to companies' boards and investors. Our interventions maximise recoveries among stakeholders and help clients to navigate financial, operational, or strategic challenges which are often incredibly complex and multi-faceted. Ankura's EMEA T&R practice launched in 2021 with the recruitment of a group of senior practitioners from a variety of industry-leading T&R Firms. This team complements 300+ restructuring professionals globally and a further 2,000 professionals across the wider Ankura business. With ambitious growth aspirations, we are recruiting an experienced, driven Director to our team and are looking for someone who is entrepreneurially minded and wants to progress their career in the operational turnaround and corporate restructuring market. Role Overview The difference you will make: Joining a team which helps businesses to address their most complex and pressing concerns - working hand in hand with the decision makers of our clients, using some of the most advanced analytics, tools, and techniques. Working alongside respected leaders in the restructuring community, you will continually be exposed to learning and development opportunities to further develop your technical understanding and experience as you assist companies from a variety of sectors and industries through decisive changes around the globe. Execute critical project deliverables to ensure these objectives are met on-time, with the highest quality. Bring ideas, new opportunities, and unique ways to solve challenges and reach our shared goals. Dedicate time to further develop and deepen Ankura's expertise in T&R, as well as leading and supporting Ankura Senior Managing Directors in business development initiatives. Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of a Director involve organising project work streams, achieving engagement objectives and assisting with business development. Financial Analysis: The assimilation of complex information to assess situations and formulate action plans through pragmatic and clear advice to the project team and clients. Financial Modelling: Produce detailed 13-week cash flow forecasts, 3 statement financial models and subsequent analysis (including cashflow sensitivity analysis, financial baselining and forecast reviews). Diagnostic and Planning: Identify key immediate improvements by understanding the challenges faced by clients and advocate for their adoption with company leaders through cost reduction, operational transformation and working capital improvements. Scenario Planning: Generation of consensual and non-consensual turnaround and restructuring options. Breaking down and solving problems through quantitative thinking and analysis. Expertise in turnaround projects across various industries, emphasizing operational restructuring and immediate performance boosts. Responsible for discrete deliverables within a project, with mentorship from senior team members. Direct roles for developing meaningful and trust-based relationships with clients and the wider Ankura firm. Engage in business development activities through client interactions and participation in industry events. Contribute to Ankura's T&R growth in operational and financial restructuring through active case work, client relations, and creating valuable ideas and products. Requirements: Extensive work experience gained in any combination of Financial Restructuring, Performance Improvement and Value Creation and Operational Turnaround. A degree in Business, Finance or Engineering, and/or a financial qualification such as CFA, ACA, ACCA is preferable but not essential. Strong quantitative, financial, analytical and modelling skills. Ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders as part of a wider transformation / restructuring. Experience of developing business plans, financial projections, and identifying / implementing restructuring solutions; experience of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications. Also desirable: Experience of identifying and implementing levers to improve performance, including but not limited to - cost reduction, organisation health & redesign, supply chain & procurement, growth strategies and market analysis, cash and working capital management and optimisation, manufacturing optimisation, PMI and carve-outs, process mapping and redesign, and strategic and business planning. Experience of actively managing multiple client and stakeholder relationships and networking within the client organisation to understand their needs and help influence the client agenda. Strong work ethic, capable of working at pace and performing in an unstructured environment along with being a collaborative team player with positive attitude, high ethical standards, contributing to an inclusive environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (additional language would be advantageous) in addition to a strong presence and leadership skills. Powerful interpersonal skills and high level of emotional intelligence to partner with executive management teams and passion for enabling leaders to drive change within organisations. Relevant experience in a Big 4 firm, investment banking, restructuring consultancy or relevant industry experience would be highly beneficial. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally and work overtime as needed. Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. About Us Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Delivers, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Value. For more information, please visit,
Why loveholidays? At loveholidays, we're on a mission to open the world to everyone, giving our customers' unlimited choice, unmatched ease and unmissable value for their next getaway. Our team is the driving force behind our role as our customers' personal holiday expert - the smart way to get away. The impact you'll have: To support loveholidays' goal of becoming Europe's largest dynamic package holiday operator, this position will be instrumental in all things related to Financial Planning & Analysis as the business shifts from scale-up to scale-out. We need to develop our budgeting and forecasting process to ensure we constantly set challenging targets across our business (Selling, Managing, Scaling and Enabling functions), and invest resources in the right places at the right time to drive growth and profitability. The role is based in London and will report into the Head of FP&A. The Role: Budgeting & Forecasting - Annual Budget & Quarterly Forecasts : You'll be involved in gathering data, setting financial assumptions, and building models covering P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow to create accurate financial plans. - Rolling Forecasting : Support the shift to rolling forecasts, allowing the company to continuously update financial projections based on current performance, improving agility. - Financial Analysis Across Statements : Conduct comprehensive analysis across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, ensuring alignment with financial goals and compliance with liquidity covenants. Cost Base Management - Cost Base Submissions : Oversee preparation and timely submission of the cost base, tracking both operational and capital expenses. - Challenge Cost Creep : Analyse rising costs, identify inefficiencies, and work with departments to implement solutions for cost control. - Strategic Cost Analysis : Use various methods to analyse the cost base, providing actionable insights for decision-making and efficiency improvements. Cash Flow Forecasting - Collaborate with Treasury : Develop cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and initiatives, reviewing cash inflows/outflows and debt obligations. - Ensure Liquidity & Working Capital Compliance : Monitor working capital and ensure the company meets liquidity covenant requirements to avoid financial risks. Investment Committee - Process : Coordinate communication, ensure timely preparation of documentation, and manage the process of investment proposal reviews. - Update Policies & Manage Timelines : Keep investment policies current with business strategy and set timelines for submission and review of investment cases. - Facilitate Business Case Creation : Collaborate with departments to build detailed, data-driven business cases for investments, ensuring alignment and approval in monthly meetings. Planning Tool - Anaplan - Maintain & Optimise Anaplan : Support the development and configuration of the Anaplan tool, ensuring it aligns business strategy with financial planning. - Link Strategy to Financial Performance : Ensure Anaplan effectively connects strategic goals to financial outcomes, aiding leadership in data-driven decision-making. MI Reporting - Report Creation : Assist in producing weekly and monthly reports that track performance, offering concise, insightful analysis. - Analyse Performance Against Targets : Provide detailed analysis of the cost base vs. targets, highlighting key drivers like variable costs and hiring plans. Month-End Collaboration with Accounting - Ensure Accurate Close : Work with Accounting to reconcile accounts, review accruals, and analyse variances, ensuring a smooth month-end close. External Reporting - Support Investor & Regulator Reports: Assist in preparing reports for external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies like the UK CAA. Your skillset: Qualified accountant with a minimum of 4 year post-qualified experience. +3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a similar role. Strong financial modelling and analytical skills. Proficiency in financial software applications, such as Anaplan. Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Extremely diligent and delivers on time and gets things right first time. Perks of joining us: Other than an amazing environment for you to grow, have impact and show the world your incredible skills, we offer the following benefits: Company pension contributions at 5%. Individualised training budget for you to learn on the job and level yourself up. Discounted holidays for you, your family and friends. 25 days of holidays per annum (plus 8 public holidays) increases by 1 day for every second year of service, up to a maximum 30 days per annum. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave. Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and eye care vouchers. At loveholidays, we focus on developing an inclusive culture and environment that encourages personal growth and collective success. Each individual offers unique perspectives and ideas that increase the diversity and effectiveness of our teams. And we value the insight and potential you could bring on our continued journey. The interview journey: Talent Acquisition Screening call - 30 mins. 1st Stage with Head of FP&A via video call - 45 mins. 2nd Stage in-office with Head of FP&A including other key stakeholders including a case study - 1.5 hours. Meeting with the Finance Director - 30 mins.
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Why loveholidays? At loveholidays, we're on a mission to open the world to everyone, giving our customers' unlimited choice, unmatched ease and unmissable value for their next getaway. Our team is the driving force behind our role as our customers' personal holiday expert - the smart way to get away. The impact you'll have: To support loveholidays' goal of becoming Europe's largest dynamic package holiday operator, this position will be instrumental in all things related to Financial Planning & Analysis as the business shifts from scale-up to scale-out. We need to develop our budgeting and forecasting process to ensure we constantly set challenging targets across our business (Selling, Managing, Scaling and Enabling functions), and invest resources in the right places at the right time to drive growth and profitability. The role is based in London and will report into the Head of FP&A. The Role: Budgeting & Forecasting - Annual Budget & Quarterly Forecasts : You'll be involved in gathering data, setting financial assumptions, and building models covering P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow to create accurate financial plans. - Rolling Forecasting : Support the shift to rolling forecasts, allowing the company to continuously update financial projections based on current performance, improving agility. - Financial Analysis Across Statements : Conduct comprehensive analysis across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, ensuring alignment with financial goals and compliance with liquidity covenants. Cost Base Management - Cost Base Submissions : Oversee preparation and timely submission of the cost base, tracking both operational and capital expenses. - Challenge Cost Creep : Analyse rising costs, identify inefficiencies, and work with departments to implement solutions for cost control. - Strategic Cost Analysis : Use various methods to analyse the cost base, providing actionable insights for decision-making and efficiency improvements. Cash Flow Forecasting - Collaborate with Treasury : Develop cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and initiatives, reviewing cash inflows/outflows and debt obligations. - Ensure Liquidity & Working Capital Compliance : Monitor working capital and ensure the company meets liquidity covenant requirements to avoid financial risks. Investment Committee - Process : Coordinate communication, ensure timely preparation of documentation, and manage the process of investment proposal reviews. - Update Policies & Manage Timelines : Keep investment policies current with business strategy and set timelines for submission and review of investment cases. - Facilitate Business Case Creation : Collaborate with departments to build detailed, data-driven business cases for investments, ensuring alignment and approval in monthly meetings. Planning Tool - Anaplan - Maintain & Optimise Anaplan : Support the development and configuration of the Anaplan tool, ensuring it aligns business strategy with financial planning. - Link Strategy to Financial Performance : Ensure Anaplan effectively connects strategic goals to financial outcomes, aiding leadership in data-driven decision-making. MI Reporting - Report Creation : Assist in producing weekly and monthly reports that track performance, offering concise, insightful analysis. - Analyse Performance Against Targets : Provide detailed analysis of the cost base vs. targets, highlighting key drivers like variable costs and hiring plans. Month-End Collaboration with Accounting - Ensure Accurate Close : Work with Accounting to reconcile accounts, review accruals, and analyse variances, ensuring a smooth month-end close. External Reporting - Support Investor & Regulator Reports: Assist in preparing reports for external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies like the UK CAA. Your skillset: Qualified accountant with a minimum of 4 year post-qualified experience. +3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a similar role. Strong financial modelling and analytical skills. Proficiency in financial software applications, such as Anaplan. Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Extremely diligent and delivers on time and gets things right first time. Perks of joining us: Other than an amazing environment for you to grow, have impact and show the world your incredible skills, we offer the following benefits: Company pension contributions at 5%. Individualised training budget for you to learn on the job and level yourself up. Discounted holidays for you, your family and friends. 25 days of holidays per annum (plus 8 public holidays) increases by 1 day for every second year of service, up to a maximum 30 days per annum. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave. Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and eye care vouchers. At loveholidays, we focus on developing an inclusive culture and environment that encourages personal growth and collective success. Each individual offers unique perspectives and ideas that increase the diversity and effectiveness of our teams. And we value the insight and potential you could bring on our continued journey. The interview journey: Talent Acquisition Screening call - 30 mins. 1st Stage with Head of FP&A via video call - 45 mins. 2nd Stage in-office with Head of FP&A including other key stakeholders including a case study - 1.5 hours. Meeting with the Finance Director - 30 mins.
This is a Hybrid role, the Data Science team work from our London (Shoreditch) Offices 3 days per week. The Data Science Team at Capital on Tap : The team's mission is to drive growth and impact through smart use of data and advanced analytics across customer acquisition, approval strategies, and portfolio management. The team includes a diverse pool of analysts with various degrees of expertise ranging from data engineering to advanced analytics. What You'll Be Doing We are looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Commercial Strategy Analyst to help us continue our rapid growth trajectory. This autonomous and fast-paced role entails finding exciting commercial opportunities and turning these opportunities into real business growth. You will be working directly with Senior Management and get exposure to all key areas of the business across marketing, credit underwriting, and portfolio management. You'll be: Using your analytical skills to find growth opportunities for the US business. Expanding the acquisition of new customers by optimising existing marketing channels (e.g., direct mail) and launching new marketing channels. Increasing profitability of the US portfolio by improving underwriting and portfolio underwriting strategies/models. Finding innovative data sources and defining ways to ingest the data (e.g., web scraping) used for marketing, underwriting, fraud, and KYB checks. Working with external partners and our data engineering team to incorporate new data sets seamlessly. We're Looking For 2-5 years experience as an analyst in a fast-paced environment (a startup/scale-up/consulting/investment industry). Strong analytical/quantitative skills and able to cast business problems as analytical questions. Strong SQL skills. Experience with a programming language like Python or R, and dashboarding software such as Looker or Tableau would be beneficial. Willingness to "get your hands dirty" and learn how to build, analyse, and maintain complex datasets. Conviction to challenge assumptions and received wisdom. Curiosity to learn and experiment. Analytical, pragmatic, and tenacious character. Diversity & Inclusion We welcome, consider and encourage applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in creating a space where authenticity thrives, and everyone can do their best work. Great Work Deserves Great Perks We try not to take ourselves too seriously (all the time) so we make sure our office is decked out with a pool table, arcade machine, beer tap, and a couple of office dogs thrown in for good measure. Check out our benefits: Private Healthcare including dental and opticians services through Vitality. Worldwide travel insurance through Vitality. Anniversary Rewards (£250, £500, £750, 4-week fully paid sabbatical). Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme up to 7% match. 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays). Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget. Enhanced Parental Leave. Cycle to Work Scheme. Season Ticket Loan. 6 free therapy sessions per year. Dog Friendly Offices. Free drinks and snacks in our offices. Check out more of our benefits, values, and mission here . Interview Process First stage: 30-minute intro and values call with Talent Partner (Video call). Second stage: 30-minute SQL live-coding assessment followed by a 15-minute chat with Senior Analyst (Video call). Final stage: 30-minute interview with Director of Data Science (In person).
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
This is a Hybrid role, the Data Science team work from our London (Shoreditch) Offices 3 days per week. The Data Science Team at Capital on Tap : The team's mission is to drive growth and impact through smart use of data and advanced analytics across customer acquisition, approval strategies, and portfolio management. The team includes a diverse pool of analysts with various degrees of expertise ranging from data engineering to advanced analytics. What You'll Be Doing We are looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Commercial Strategy Analyst to help us continue our rapid growth trajectory. This autonomous and fast-paced role entails finding exciting commercial opportunities and turning these opportunities into real business growth. You will be working directly with Senior Management and get exposure to all key areas of the business across marketing, credit underwriting, and portfolio management. You'll be: Using your analytical skills to find growth opportunities for the US business. Expanding the acquisition of new customers by optimising existing marketing channels (e.g., direct mail) and launching new marketing channels. Increasing profitability of the US portfolio by improving underwriting and portfolio underwriting strategies/models. Finding innovative data sources and defining ways to ingest the data (e.g., web scraping) used for marketing, underwriting, fraud, and KYB checks. Working with external partners and our data engineering team to incorporate new data sets seamlessly. We're Looking For 2-5 years experience as an analyst in a fast-paced environment (a startup/scale-up/consulting/investment industry). Strong analytical/quantitative skills and able to cast business problems as analytical questions. Strong SQL skills. Experience with a programming language like Python or R, and dashboarding software such as Looker or Tableau would be beneficial. Willingness to "get your hands dirty" and learn how to build, analyse, and maintain complex datasets. Conviction to challenge assumptions and received wisdom. Curiosity to learn and experiment. Analytical, pragmatic, and tenacious character. Diversity & Inclusion We welcome, consider and encourage applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in creating a space where authenticity thrives, and everyone can do their best work. Great Work Deserves Great Perks We try not to take ourselves too seriously (all the time) so we make sure our office is decked out with a pool table, arcade machine, beer tap, and a couple of office dogs thrown in for good measure. Check out our benefits: Private Healthcare including dental and opticians services through Vitality. Worldwide travel insurance through Vitality. Anniversary Rewards (£250, £500, £750, 4-week fully paid sabbatical). Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme up to 7% match. 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays). Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget. Enhanced Parental Leave. Cycle to Work Scheme. Season Ticket Loan. 6 free therapy sessions per year. Dog Friendly Offices. Free drinks and snacks in our offices. Check out more of our benefits, values, and mission here . Interview Process First stage: 30-minute intro and values call with Talent Partner (Video call). Second stage: 30-minute SQL live-coding assessment followed by a 15-minute chat with Senior Analyst (Video call). Final stage: 30-minute interview with Director of Data Science (In person).
Time commitment: The equivalent of a day a month Closing date: Monday 17th February 2025 Who we are. At Myeloma UK, we are making it possible to live longer and better lives with myeloma. Through research and treatments, we find new ways to a cure. As the only UK charity focused exclusively on myeloma and related conditions, we have transformed treatment and care over the past 25 years, helping quadruple life expectancy for many patients. But we need to go further, faster - because people with myeloma can't wait. We are uniquely placed as an organisation to improve the lives of people affected by myeloma by investing in innovative, life-changing research, advocating for patients to get access to new treatments on the NHS, and providing free information and support services to patients and their families. We are at a pivotal moment in our journey. Our new strategy, developed in collaboration with the myeloma community, alongside clinical, research, and policy leaders, focuses on three core areas: preventing myeloma, treating myeloma, and living well with myeloma. In the first year of this strategy, we have already made significant impacts: convening global leaders in early-stage myeloma to investigate prevention, securing the provision of three next-generation treatments on the NHS, and launching the Myeloma UK Survivorship grant of up to £170,000 to fund research into improving patients' quality of life. There is more work and achievements to come. We're enhancing our ability to address emerging and unmet needs while implementing comprehensive plans to reach more people, improve engagement, and grow our income as right now, the vast majority of our income is from donations. Through our innovative research programs, advocacy work, and comprehensive support services, we unite researchers, healthcare professionals, and patients in our mission to find a cure while ensuring no one faces myeloma alone. About the role. We're seeking a Trustee to join our Board in 2025 and assume the role of Treasurer in 2026 as our current Treasurer ends his term in 2026. As Treasurer, you'll play a crucial role in leading Myeloma UK into the next stage of our development, providing strategic financial leadership during an exciting period of growth and change. You'll lead the Board's duty to ensure financial resources are controlled, invested, and economically spent while advising on the financial and risk management implications of our strategic plans. Working closely with our Chair, Board, and executive team, you'll take an active role in our governance structure, including chairing the Finance and Audit Committee. You'll build an effective relationship with our CEO and Director of Finance, providing both challenge and support as we pursue our ambitious goals. Who we are looking for. Ideally, you will bring substantial experience in commercial and financial management at a senior, strategic level, either as a finance professional or a senior business leader with financial and investment expertise. You'll have experience chairing meetings and an excellent understanding of best practices in governance. Your personal and professional credibility will command confidence with the Board and stakeholders. Most importantly, you'll be collaborative and highly inclusive, fostering trust and valuing different perspectives throughout with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. You'll ensure all voices are heard and respected. Your unwavering dedication to fostering an equitable environment will enhance our board culture. We're looking for a clear and independent thinker with sound judgment and an appropriate approach to risk. Your excellent influencing and negotiation skills will be complemented by your solution-focused mindset and ability to see the big picture while remaining pragmatic. As an intellectually curious individual, you'll be comfortable navigating complexity while building strong relationships through your high emotional and cultural intelligence. Experience serving on the Executive Leadership Team of a growing organisation would be valuable, as would prior experience as a charity Trustee. An appreciation of the wider health, social, and political landscape, along with knowledge of charity fundraising practices, would be advantageous. Time commitment. The role offers a balanced mix of virtual and in-person engagement designed to maximise effectiveness while being mindful of trustees' time. The Board meets quarterly, with two online meetings (approximately 3 hours each) and two significant in-person gatherings that form the cornerstones of our governance calendar. Our November board meeting is in London and includes a full-day session where we engage in board development and conduct strategy sessions. The second in-person meeting takes place in Edinburgh each May - a rich, one-and-a-half to two-day residential event combining formal board meetings with strategic planning, board development work, and our annual staff awards celebration. As Treasurer, you'll chair the Finance and Audit Committee, which meets online four times a year. Traditionally, there's also a monthly catch-up with the Finance Director - this can be conducted virtually or in person, depending on location and preference. Overall, including reading board papers and ad hoc conversations, we expect the time commitment to be the equivalent of a day a month. We provide comprehensive onboarding support, which can include listening to our Information Line calls to understand our frontline services, briefing sessions with Executive Leadership Team members, and deep dives into our research and services - all designed to bring our mission to life and ignite your passion for our cause. This is an unremunerated voluntary position, though reasonable expenses, including overnight accommodation for the Edinburgh meeting, will be reimbursed. Join us in our mission to transform the lives of people affected by myeloma. Together, we are the cure. Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Time commitment: The equivalent of a day a month Closing date: Monday 17th February 2025 Who we are. At Myeloma UK, we are making it possible to live longer and better lives with myeloma. Through research and treatments, we find new ways to a cure. As the only UK charity focused exclusively on myeloma and related conditions, we have transformed treatment and care over the past 25 years, helping quadruple life expectancy for many patients. But we need to go further, faster - because people with myeloma can't wait. We are uniquely placed as an organisation to improve the lives of people affected by myeloma by investing in innovative, life-changing research, advocating for patients to get access to new treatments on the NHS, and providing free information and support services to patients and their families. We are at a pivotal moment in our journey. Our new strategy, developed in collaboration with the myeloma community, alongside clinical, research, and policy leaders, focuses on three core areas: preventing myeloma, treating myeloma, and living well with myeloma. In the first year of this strategy, we have already made significant impacts: convening global leaders in early-stage myeloma to investigate prevention, securing the provision of three next-generation treatments on the NHS, and launching the Myeloma UK Survivorship grant of up to £170,000 to fund research into improving patients' quality of life. There is more work and achievements to come. We're enhancing our ability to address emerging and unmet needs while implementing comprehensive plans to reach more people, improve engagement, and grow our income as right now, the vast majority of our income is from donations. Through our innovative research programs, advocacy work, and comprehensive support services, we unite researchers, healthcare professionals, and patients in our mission to find a cure while ensuring no one faces myeloma alone. About the role. We're seeking a Trustee to join our Board in 2025 and assume the role of Treasurer in 2026 as our current Treasurer ends his term in 2026. As Treasurer, you'll play a crucial role in leading Myeloma UK into the next stage of our development, providing strategic financial leadership during an exciting period of growth and change. You'll lead the Board's duty to ensure financial resources are controlled, invested, and economically spent while advising on the financial and risk management implications of our strategic plans. Working closely with our Chair, Board, and executive team, you'll take an active role in our governance structure, including chairing the Finance and Audit Committee. You'll build an effective relationship with our CEO and Director of Finance, providing both challenge and support as we pursue our ambitious goals. Who we are looking for. Ideally, you will bring substantial experience in commercial and financial management at a senior, strategic level, either as a finance professional or a senior business leader with financial and investment expertise. You'll have experience chairing meetings and an excellent understanding of best practices in governance. Your personal and professional credibility will command confidence with the Board and stakeholders. Most importantly, you'll be collaborative and highly inclusive, fostering trust and valuing different perspectives throughout with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. You'll ensure all voices are heard and respected. Your unwavering dedication to fostering an equitable environment will enhance our board culture. We're looking for a clear and independent thinker with sound judgment and an appropriate approach to risk. Your excellent influencing and negotiation skills will be complemented by your solution-focused mindset and ability to see the big picture while remaining pragmatic. As an intellectually curious individual, you'll be comfortable navigating complexity while building strong relationships through your high emotional and cultural intelligence. Experience serving on the Executive Leadership Team of a growing organisation would be valuable, as would prior experience as a charity Trustee. An appreciation of the wider health, social, and political landscape, along with knowledge of charity fundraising practices, would be advantageous. Time commitment. The role offers a balanced mix of virtual and in-person engagement designed to maximise effectiveness while being mindful of trustees' time. The Board meets quarterly, with two online meetings (approximately 3 hours each) and two significant in-person gatherings that form the cornerstones of our governance calendar. Our November board meeting is in London and includes a full-day session where we engage in board development and conduct strategy sessions. The second in-person meeting takes place in Edinburgh each May - a rich, one-and-a-half to two-day residential event combining formal board meetings with strategic planning, board development work, and our annual staff awards celebration. As Treasurer, you'll chair the Finance and Audit Committee, which meets online four times a year. Traditionally, there's also a monthly catch-up with the Finance Director - this can be conducted virtually or in person, depending on location and preference. Overall, including reading board papers and ad hoc conversations, we expect the time commitment to be the equivalent of a day a month. We provide comprehensive onboarding support, which can include listening to our Information Line calls to understand our frontline services, briefing sessions with Executive Leadership Team members, and deep dives into our research and services - all designed to bring our mission to life and ignite your passion for our cause. This is an unremunerated voluntary position, though reasonable expenses, including overnight accommodation for the Edinburgh meeting, will be reimbursed. Join us in our mission to transform the lives of people affected by myeloma. Together, we are the cure. Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Director of Mergers & Acquisitions- France/Germany Insurance Group Posted: 2 days ago Location: UK Experience Required: 10 + years Salary: Competitive The Role: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Mergers & Acquisitions to lead investment initiatives and long-term partnership strategies in France and Germany. In this senior leadership role, you will play a pivotal part in identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A opportunities, fostering strong relationships with partner companies, and driving value creation within the insurance sector. This is a unique opportunity to leverage extensive industry expertise and networks to shape investment strategy, collaborate with key stakeholders, and contribute to long-term growth. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the end-to-end M&A process, including deal sourcing, due diligence, structuring, negotiations, and execution. Provide strategic advisory and board representation, supporting growth initiatives and underwriting expertise in partner companies. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with partner company leadership and shareholders, providing guidance on operational and financial performance. Monitor and assess the performance of acquired entities, ensuring alignment with investment objectives and underwriting criteria. Collaborate with internal teams to share insights, best practices, and drive strategic alignment across regions. Location: Based in France or Germany, with the flexibility to travel within the country and to other company offices as required. Languages: Fluent in business English and German/French, with strong communication and negotiation skills. Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the French and/or German insurance market, with an established professional network. Experience: 10+ years in financial services, M&A, investment banking, private equity, or a related field. Leadership: Strong team management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and drive strategic decisions. Technical Skills: Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and valuation expertise. Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to develop and execute long-term value creation strategies. Self-Starter: Ability to work autonomously and as part of a high-performing international team. Preferred Qualifications & Experience: Education: Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. Insurance Expertise: Strong background in personal and/or commercial lines insurance within the French/German markets. M&A Experience: Demonstrable experience in private M&A transactions, including regulatory, legal, and compliance considerations. What Will you get: A leadership role with a global organisation, working on high-impact M&A deals. Exposure to a dynamic, high-growth sector with significant investment opportunities. Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and executive benefits package. A collaborative, high-performing work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Director of Mergers & Acquisitions- France/Germany Insurance Group Posted: 2 days ago Location: UK Experience Required: 10 + years Salary: Competitive The Role: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Mergers & Acquisitions to lead investment initiatives and long-term partnership strategies in France and Germany. In this senior leadership role, you will play a pivotal part in identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A opportunities, fostering strong relationships with partner companies, and driving value creation within the insurance sector. This is a unique opportunity to leverage extensive industry expertise and networks to shape investment strategy, collaborate with key stakeholders, and contribute to long-term growth. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the end-to-end M&A process, including deal sourcing, due diligence, structuring, negotiations, and execution. Provide strategic advisory and board representation, supporting growth initiatives and underwriting expertise in partner companies. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with partner company leadership and shareholders, providing guidance on operational and financial performance. Monitor and assess the performance of acquired entities, ensuring alignment with investment objectives and underwriting criteria. Collaborate with internal teams to share insights, best practices, and drive strategic alignment across regions. Location: Based in France or Germany, with the flexibility to travel within the country and to other company offices as required. Languages: Fluent in business English and German/French, with strong communication and negotiation skills. Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the French and/or German insurance market, with an established professional network. Experience: 10+ years in financial services, M&A, investment banking, private equity, or a related field. Leadership: Strong team management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and drive strategic decisions. Technical Skills: Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and valuation expertise. Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to develop and execute long-term value creation strategies. Self-Starter: Ability to work autonomously and as part of a high-performing international team. Preferred Qualifications & Experience: Education: Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. Insurance Expertise: Strong background in personal and/or commercial lines insurance within the French/German markets. M&A Experience: Demonstrable experience in private M&A transactions, including regulatory, legal, and compliance considerations. What Will you get: A leadership role with a global organisation, working on high-impact M&A deals. Exposure to a dynamic, high-growth sector with significant investment opportunities. Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and executive benefits package. A collaborative, high-performing work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Commercial Litigation - Legal Director - Glasgow A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of Glasgow's leading commercial litigation teams as a Legal Director/Partner. As part of the firm's wider investment and growth strategy for 2025, the team is now looking to recruit a further Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor to bolster the Glasgow dispute resolution offering as a Legal Director/Partner. The Firm & Team: A leading name in the Scottish legal world - well-known litigation powerhouse covering real estate, commercial, construction, deformation, insolvency, and IP disputes. Highly accredited litigation department with an established domestic and international dispute caseload. Open and transparent culture with a genuine commitment to internal development - the majority of the firm's senior leadership team have trained and progressed within the firm from junior Solicitors. The Role: Manage a complex and diverse commercial litigation caseload across a broad spectrum of matters. Deliver excellent, quality legal advice and service to a long-established national client base. Collaborate with colleagues across the office network to deliver the best results for clients. Manage a broad caseload across both the Sheriff's Court and Court of Session. The Candidate: 6 PQE + Solicitor - Scottish Qualified Solicitor with a proven track record within dispute resolution. Previous experience within a senior dispute resolution role is essential. A clear ambition to take a senior leadership role within one of the leading Legal500 firms in Scotland. If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Commercial Litigation - Legal Director - Glasgow A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of Glasgow's leading commercial litigation teams as a Legal Director/Partner. As part of the firm's wider investment and growth strategy for 2025, the team is now looking to recruit a further Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor to bolster the Glasgow dispute resolution offering as a Legal Director/Partner. The Firm & Team: A leading name in the Scottish legal world - well-known litigation powerhouse covering real estate, commercial, construction, deformation, insolvency, and IP disputes. Highly accredited litigation department with an established domestic and international dispute caseload. Open and transparent culture with a genuine commitment to internal development - the majority of the firm's senior leadership team have trained and progressed within the firm from junior Solicitors. The Role: Manage a complex and diverse commercial litigation caseload across a broad spectrum of matters. Deliver excellent, quality legal advice and service to a long-established national client base. Collaborate with colleagues across the office network to deliver the best results for clients. Manage a broad caseload across both the Sheriff's Court and Court of Session. The Candidate: 6 PQE + Solicitor - Scottish Qualified Solicitor with a proven track record within dispute resolution. Previous experience within a senior dispute resolution role is essential. A clear ambition to take a senior leadership role within one of the leading Legal500 firms in Scotland. If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
About Us We are looking for a skilled and passionate Project Manager to work within our Portfolio & Governance department within Springer Nature Technology, reporting to the Director of Portfolio & Project Office. We aim to enable value acceleration across the Springer Nature portfolios for our business and our customers while ensuring a healthy and future-proof technical ecosystem - all at maximum quality and minimum risk. You will be joining a distributed cross-functional team with different nationalities, backgrounds and experience levels. All team members collaborate to deliver optimal results for our customers, our business and our colleagues, and we are working to create a culture that encourages new ideas and innovation but within the boundaries of the company guidelines that best suit the vision and strategy that Springer Nature has defined. We are an equal opportunities employer. We work in a relaxed, friendly environment and offer the flexibility to work from home 3 days a week. About You You are a proactive, curious person who provides a calm outlook to those around you. You are willing to probe, question and investigate difficulties as they arise. You will have: An existing track record of planning, delivering, and monitoring successful projects and programmes of work as a Programme Manager or significant contribution to complex programmes as a Project Manager or equivalent An understanding of the full project lifecycle from proposal to delivery and beyond Experience of working with or in a PMO team Experience of managing the Discovery phase of projects Experience preparing and presenting project proposals/business cases for Senior Management approval Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills A broad understanding of agile methodologies or frameworks and other industry standard project management tools Experience facilitating teams in gathering and presenting information to clearly communicate technical context to non technical stakeholders The ability to be super-organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and switch context very quickly Strong collaboration with multi-discipline project teams of various sizes including Developers, UX Designers, Project managers, Business Analysts, and QA Experience finding creative approaches to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the "big picture" view The capability to work with teams and abstract information to translate upstream. And ensure that the team's voices and challenges are heard and escalated The ability to work with a sponsor to set up a piece of work, focus them on building an outcome and defining clearly requirements and constraints. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English language and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels of the organisation Ability to navigate the complexities of an international corporate organisation Additionally, you might have some or all of: An understanding of complexity and systems thinking A proven ability to make progress and find a place to start in the face of ambiguity An understanding of change management Knowledge of technical processes / technical organisation structures and operating models Experience using OKRs or similar frameworks to help teams define strategic objectives About the role We are setting up a discovery team in our Portfolio & Governance Office in SN Technology to address the incoming demand and requests for change and transformation. The discovery team will be a cross-functional team dedicated to understanding the problem space and context of new demand, prepare a clear discovery brief and guide the process from this initial preparation, into discovery and eventually necessary stage gates and approvals for initiation of a project or product development process. As part of this team you will be: Overseeing the Discovery phase of a project lifecycle and ensuring that all relevant steps in our stage gate process are prepared and all required project information is captured for Senior Management approval and eventual transition to delivery . Coordinating teams to ensure that new demand is properly influxed into Springer Nature Technology's (SNT) pipeline - working with stakeholders and SNT teams to: Analyse the demand and surrounding context Support the generation of business/financial cases or investment requests Prioritise work based on defined criteria Identify and document key benefits (qualitative and quantitative) Carry out an impact analysis and assessing trade-offs for decision making Scenario planning - comparing potential options for delivering and making recommendations Preparing clear information, documentation and presentations for submission to decision-making stakeholders/boards Working with teams and stakeholders to ensure project-level OKRs and appropriate planning are in place and teams are aligned and working towards them Creating up to date artefacts that communicate, roadmaps, progress, risk, and opportunities at an appropriate level Raising and address risks and issues to the programme and work with the appropriate teams or individuals to mitigate them Enabling teams to reach decisions quickly and effectively and understand dependencies within and outside the programme Providing support and guidance to colleagues e.g. project managers and BAs Working effectively with 3rd parties as needed to deliver required outcomes Working with various teams to abstract information and translate upstream, ensuring that the teams voices and challenges are heard and escalated. Working with sponsors to set up a piece of work, focus them on building an outcome and defining clearly requirements and constraints.
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
About Us We are looking for a skilled and passionate Project Manager to work within our Portfolio & Governance department within Springer Nature Technology, reporting to the Director of Portfolio & Project Office. We aim to enable value acceleration across the Springer Nature portfolios for our business and our customers while ensuring a healthy and future-proof technical ecosystem - all at maximum quality and minimum risk. You will be joining a distributed cross-functional team with different nationalities, backgrounds and experience levels. All team members collaborate to deliver optimal results for our customers, our business and our colleagues, and we are working to create a culture that encourages new ideas and innovation but within the boundaries of the company guidelines that best suit the vision and strategy that Springer Nature has defined. We are an equal opportunities employer. We work in a relaxed, friendly environment and offer the flexibility to work from home 3 days a week. About You You are a proactive, curious person who provides a calm outlook to those around you. You are willing to probe, question and investigate difficulties as they arise. You will have: An existing track record of planning, delivering, and monitoring successful projects and programmes of work as a Programme Manager or significant contribution to complex programmes as a Project Manager or equivalent An understanding of the full project lifecycle from proposal to delivery and beyond Experience of working with or in a PMO team Experience of managing the Discovery phase of projects Experience preparing and presenting project proposals/business cases for Senior Management approval Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills A broad understanding of agile methodologies or frameworks and other industry standard project management tools Experience facilitating teams in gathering and presenting information to clearly communicate technical context to non technical stakeholders The ability to be super-organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and switch context very quickly Strong collaboration with multi-discipline project teams of various sizes including Developers, UX Designers, Project managers, Business Analysts, and QA Experience finding creative approaches to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the "big picture" view The capability to work with teams and abstract information to translate upstream. And ensure that the team's voices and challenges are heard and escalated The ability to work with a sponsor to set up a piece of work, focus them on building an outcome and defining clearly requirements and constraints. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English language and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels of the organisation Ability to navigate the complexities of an international corporate organisation Additionally, you might have some or all of: An understanding of complexity and systems thinking A proven ability to make progress and find a place to start in the face of ambiguity An understanding of change management Knowledge of technical processes / technical organisation structures and operating models Experience using OKRs or similar frameworks to help teams define strategic objectives About the role We are setting up a discovery team in our Portfolio & Governance Office in SN Technology to address the incoming demand and requests for change and transformation. The discovery team will be a cross-functional team dedicated to understanding the problem space and context of new demand, prepare a clear discovery brief and guide the process from this initial preparation, into discovery and eventually necessary stage gates and approvals for initiation of a project or product development process. As part of this team you will be: Overseeing the Discovery phase of a project lifecycle and ensuring that all relevant steps in our stage gate process are prepared and all required project information is captured for Senior Management approval and eventual transition to delivery . Coordinating teams to ensure that new demand is properly influxed into Springer Nature Technology's (SNT) pipeline - working with stakeholders and SNT teams to: Analyse the demand and surrounding context Support the generation of business/financial cases or investment requests Prioritise work based on defined criteria Identify and document key benefits (qualitative and quantitative) Carry out an impact analysis and assessing trade-offs for decision making Scenario planning - comparing potential options for delivering and making recommendations Preparing clear information, documentation and presentations for submission to decision-making stakeholders/boards Working with teams and stakeholders to ensure project-level OKRs and appropriate planning are in place and teams are aligned and working towards them Creating up to date artefacts that communicate, roadmaps, progress, risk, and opportunities at an appropriate level Raising and address risks and issues to the programme and work with the appropriate teams or individuals to mitigate them Enabling teams to reach decisions quickly and effectively and understand dependencies within and outside the programme Providing support and guidance to colleagues e.g. project managers and BAs Working effectively with 3rd parties as needed to deliver required outcomes Working with various teams to abstract information and translate upstream, ensuring that the teams voices and challenges are heard and escalated. Working with sponsors to set up a piece of work, focus them on building an outcome and defining clearly requirements and constraints.
About Javelin Javelin Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading, logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and wider global offices in New York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Switzerland, India, Australia, Singapore, Canada and Poland. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates across 100 countries and six continents with respect to more than 20 different commodities across thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, steel scrap, metals, hydrocarbons, freight, softs, and renewables. Established in 2015, Javelin employs over 190 people and is a unique place to grow your career. We take pride in our values, global reach, meritocratic culture and strong work ethic. Our success over the years has been built on our guiding principles of customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility. Whilst our footprint grows, we still foster a small-company atmosphere. We have a flat company structure and encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations to generate the best ideas. Javelin has a dedicated strategy to support local and meaningful charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a 'give as you earn' scheme and other fundraising activities. We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs and lunchtime activities. Our London office has on-site gym facilities and a golf/sports simulator. The Role We are seeking an experienced SharePoint Administrator with knowledge of system integrations. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and eager to get involved. We are looking for someone with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and abilities. A large part of this role will be working with stakeholders across the business to analyse their requirements and transform these into practical solutions. A willingness to learn and self-drive is key to their success within this role. Key Responsibilities Include: SharePoint Development / Administration. Analysis and building of corporate SharePoint site, working with individual Teams to work on requirements and builds, guided by the Infrastructure Manager and IT Support lead, including site collections, libraries and lists. Manage user accounts, permissions and access controls for SharePoint Online. Create and manage SPO workflows and forms. Intune Administration and configurations. Teams Group Administration. CRM integrations with SharePoint. Power Platform Integration. Ensure SPO permissions and data governance comply with internal policies. Stay up-to-date with SPO and O365 updates, implementing them as appropriate. SharePoint Training for wider Javelin staff. Assist and support users with IT issues both within the office as well as users working remotely. Support MS Teams, Office 365, Azure AD, Active Directory where required. Work with and log issues with Third Party vendors and follow up on resolutions to issues. Keep company documentation up to date. Skills and Experience Required Strong understanding of Microsoft SharePoint, Intune and Teams Groups. Good understanding of General IT and knowledge of Windows Operating Systems. Ability to Multi-Task and be resourceful. Team Player with strong communication skills. Ability to communicate to all levels of the business. Ability to prioritise tasks. Benefits Include: Annual discretionary bonus 25 days holiday Company pension scheme (10% company contribution) Private medical scheme with a range of additional wellbeing benefits Travel insurance Income protection Life assurance (5x Salary) Bike2Work scheme including secure onsite storage and showers Season ticket loan Onsite top of the range gym Social environment with an onsite breakout area with a golf simulator, dartboard, foosball table
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
About Javelin Javelin Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading, logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and wider global offices in New York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Switzerland, India, Australia, Singapore, Canada and Poland. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates across 100 countries and six continents with respect to more than 20 different commodities across thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, steel scrap, metals, hydrocarbons, freight, softs, and renewables. Established in 2015, Javelin employs over 190 people and is a unique place to grow your career. We take pride in our values, global reach, meritocratic culture and strong work ethic. Our success over the years has been built on our guiding principles of customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility. Whilst our footprint grows, we still foster a small-company atmosphere. We have a flat company structure and encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations to generate the best ideas. Javelin has a dedicated strategy to support local and meaningful charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a 'give as you earn' scheme and other fundraising activities. We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs and lunchtime activities. Our London office has on-site gym facilities and a golf/sports simulator. The Role We are seeking an experienced SharePoint Administrator with knowledge of system integrations. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and eager to get involved. We are looking for someone with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and abilities. A large part of this role will be working with stakeholders across the business to analyse their requirements and transform these into practical solutions. A willingness to learn and self-drive is key to their success within this role. Key Responsibilities Include: SharePoint Development / Administration. Analysis and building of corporate SharePoint site, working with individual Teams to work on requirements and builds, guided by the Infrastructure Manager and IT Support lead, including site collections, libraries and lists. Manage user accounts, permissions and access controls for SharePoint Online. Create and manage SPO workflows and forms. Intune Administration and configurations. Teams Group Administration. CRM integrations with SharePoint. Power Platform Integration. Ensure SPO permissions and data governance comply with internal policies. Stay up-to-date with SPO and O365 updates, implementing them as appropriate. SharePoint Training for wider Javelin staff. Assist and support users with IT issues both within the office as well as users working remotely. Support MS Teams, Office 365, Azure AD, Active Directory where required. Work with and log issues with Third Party vendors and follow up on resolutions to issues. Keep company documentation up to date. Skills and Experience Required Strong understanding of Microsoft SharePoint, Intune and Teams Groups. Good understanding of General IT and knowledge of Windows Operating Systems. Ability to Multi-Task and be resourceful. Team Player with strong communication skills. Ability to communicate to all levels of the business. Ability to prioritise tasks. Benefits Include: Annual discretionary bonus 25 days holiday Company pension scheme (10% company contribution) Private medical scheme with a range of additional wellbeing benefits Travel insurance Income protection Life assurance (5x Salary) Bike2Work scheme including secure onsite storage and showers Season ticket loan Onsite top of the range gym Social environment with an onsite breakout area with a golf simulator, dartboard, foosball table
Title: Managing Partner, Activation Location: Rose Court, London Reporting to: Managing Director, Nexus Media Solutions Key Report: Head of Activation GroupM GroupM is WPP's media investment group and the world's leading media investment company with a mission to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. The company is responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment. Through its global agencies Mindshare, Wavemaker, EssenceMediacom, and T&Pm, and cross-channel performance (GroupM Nexus), data (Choreograph), entertainment (GroupM Motion Entertainment) and investment solutions, GroupM leverages a unique combination of global scale, expertise, and innovation to generate sustained value for clients wherever they do business. Discover more at . Role Overview The Managing Partner, Activation, is a senior stakeholder responsible for leading the Activation function within Nexus Media Solutions (NMS). This role focuses on the operational elements of the business, ensuring the seamless delivery of campaigns, technology stack integrations, and driving new innovations. You will create and implement a comprehensive activation strategy that aligns teams, manages margins, and oversees supply across all solutions. As a trusted leader, you will establish strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure the delivery of innovative and effective activation solutions that drive business impact. You will report directly to the Managing Director and be a key member of the NMS leadership team. Responsibilities Activation Leadership Oversee the overall performance and strategic direction of the Activation team, ensuring alignment with NMS goals. Develop and execute an activation strategy that focuses on delivering campaigns, technology stack integrations, and driving new innovations. Foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation within the Activation team. Campaign Delivery and Technology Integration Lead a team to the delivery of high-quality campaigns across all solutions, ensuring the team delivers timely and effective execution. Oversee the integration of new technology stacks to enhance campaign performance and operational efficiency. Drive the adoption of new technologies and innovations to improve activation processes and outcomes. Team Alignment and Leadership Align teams across different functions to ensure seamless collaboration and execution of activation strategies. Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing Activation team to deliver against business targets and client growth. Set focus and priority areas for the team through defined and measurable OKRs. Margin Management and Supply Oversight Manage margins effectively to ensure the financial success of activation initiatives. Work closely with GM Finance team to ensure all numbers are reconciled and reported accurately to WPP. Oversee supply management across all solutions, ensuring optimal resource allocation and utilization. Identify opportunities to increase the scale and efficiency of campaign delivery. Client and Industry Engagement Act as a key strategic advisor to priority clients, supporting their growth through innovative activation strategies. Present activation solutions and campaign performance insights to clients, demonstrating the value of NMS in driving business outcomes. Represent NMS at industry events and panels, showcasing thought leadership in activation and operations. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with the Managing Director, Head of Activation, and other senior leaders to align activation initiatives with overall business objectives and strategic growth. Partner with NMS regional and global teams to ensure consistency and integration of activation practices. Work closely with Client Services, Marketing Science, and Solutions Development teams to support client campaigns with robust activation solutions. People and Culture Lead by example on the NMS core values, inspiring and coaching others to do the same. Build a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration, stepping up to lead on key strategic priorities. Drive the activation team to have a strong uptake in the One GroupM culture - including ERGs. Requirements The ideal candidate is a commercially focused, seasoned leader who: Is strategic, action-focused, and inspires and coaches teams to continuously excel. Delivers impact with strong commercial awareness and business acumen. Can set and deliver the highest standards of work that others follow. Has a track record of setting and executing successful activation strategies. Is collaborative and experienced in identifying opportunities for improved working across business functions. Is a strong and effective communicator across all levels. Can resolve issues through a solution-focused mindset, with diplomacy and tact. Is a critical thinker, who is driven, ambitious, and takes a solutions-focused approach to their work. GroupM Nexus GroupM Nexus is the industry's largest community of performance marketing experts designed to drive performance and innovation at scale for GroupM's agencies and clients. Discover more about GroupM Nexus at Discover more about GroupM at
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Title: Managing Partner, Activation Location: Rose Court, London Reporting to: Managing Director, Nexus Media Solutions Key Report: Head of Activation GroupM GroupM is WPP's media investment group and the world's leading media investment company with a mission to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. The company is responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment. Through its global agencies Mindshare, Wavemaker, EssenceMediacom, and T&Pm, and cross-channel performance (GroupM Nexus), data (Choreograph), entertainment (GroupM Motion Entertainment) and investment solutions, GroupM leverages a unique combination of global scale, expertise, and innovation to generate sustained value for clients wherever they do business. Discover more at . Role Overview The Managing Partner, Activation, is a senior stakeholder responsible for leading the Activation function within Nexus Media Solutions (NMS). This role focuses on the operational elements of the business, ensuring the seamless delivery of campaigns, technology stack integrations, and driving new innovations. You will create and implement a comprehensive activation strategy that aligns teams, manages margins, and oversees supply across all solutions. As a trusted leader, you will establish strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure the delivery of innovative and effective activation solutions that drive business impact. You will report directly to the Managing Director and be a key member of the NMS leadership team. Responsibilities Activation Leadership Oversee the overall performance and strategic direction of the Activation team, ensuring alignment with NMS goals. Develop and execute an activation strategy that focuses on delivering campaigns, technology stack integrations, and driving new innovations. Foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation within the Activation team. Campaign Delivery and Technology Integration Lead a team to the delivery of high-quality campaigns across all solutions, ensuring the team delivers timely and effective execution. Oversee the integration of new technology stacks to enhance campaign performance and operational efficiency. Drive the adoption of new technologies and innovations to improve activation processes and outcomes. Team Alignment and Leadership Align teams across different functions to ensure seamless collaboration and execution of activation strategies. Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing Activation team to deliver against business targets and client growth. Set focus and priority areas for the team through defined and measurable OKRs. Margin Management and Supply Oversight Manage margins effectively to ensure the financial success of activation initiatives. Work closely with GM Finance team to ensure all numbers are reconciled and reported accurately to WPP. Oversee supply management across all solutions, ensuring optimal resource allocation and utilization. Identify opportunities to increase the scale and efficiency of campaign delivery. Client and Industry Engagement Act as a key strategic advisor to priority clients, supporting their growth through innovative activation strategies. Present activation solutions and campaign performance insights to clients, demonstrating the value of NMS in driving business outcomes. Represent NMS at industry events and panels, showcasing thought leadership in activation and operations. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with the Managing Director, Head of Activation, and other senior leaders to align activation initiatives with overall business objectives and strategic growth. Partner with NMS regional and global teams to ensure consistency and integration of activation practices. Work closely with Client Services, Marketing Science, and Solutions Development teams to support client campaigns with robust activation solutions. People and Culture Lead by example on the NMS core values, inspiring and coaching others to do the same. Build a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration, stepping up to lead on key strategic priorities. Drive the activation team to have a strong uptake in the One GroupM culture - including ERGs. Requirements The ideal candidate is a commercially focused, seasoned leader who: Is strategic, action-focused, and inspires and coaches teams to continuously excel. Delivers impact with strong commercial awareness and business acumen. Can set and deliver the highest standards of work that others follow. Has a track record of setting and executing successful activation strategies. Is collaborative and experienced in identifying opportunities for improved working across business functions. Is a strong and effective communicator across all levels. Can resolve issues through a solution-focused mindset, with diplomacy and tact. Is a critical thinker, who is driven, ambitious, and takes a solutions-focused approach to their work. GroupM Nexus GroupM Nexus is the industry's largest community of performance marketing experts designed to drive performance and innovation at scale for GroupM's agencies and clients. Discover more about GroupM Nexus at Discover more about GroupM at
GRG Executive Search are partnering with this well-established manufacturing business, based in Derbyshire, to recruit a Finance Director. As Finance Director, you will work closely with Managing Director and form part of the Executive leadership team, taking full responsibility for the financial management of the business. This is a key leadership position, and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, providing strategic financial leadership, and ensuring the division operates efficiently within its budget and financial goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future performance of the business, contributing directly to broader company strategy. Key Responsibilities will include: Lead the financial strategy, planning, and budgeting for the company, ensuring alignment with the wider business objectives. Oversee the preparation of accurate financial reports, forecasts, and analysis to provide strategic insights to senior management and the Board. Drive cost control and efficiency initiatives, identifying opportunities for margin improvement and operational excellence. Manage and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring they have the skills and resources to deliver business objectives. Act as a trusted advisor to the MD and leadership team, offering financial expertise to support decision-making on key investments, projects, and initiatives. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal control frameworks, driving the timely and accurate filing of financial statements. Provide leadership in the implementation of financial systems, tools, and processes that enhance business performance and financial reporting. Partner with commercial, operational, and HR teams to deliver integrated financial plans that support both short-term and long-term growth. Essential Skills & Experience : A qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior financial leadership role. Proven experience within a manufacturing environment or a similar industry. A strategic mindset with a proven track record of driving financial performance, cost control, and operational improvements. Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to engage with cross-functional teams and influence senior leadership on key financial decisions. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience leading and developing a finance team. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to distil complex financial information into clear, actionable insights. Strong knowledge of financial systems, forecasting tools, and ERP systems. Package on offer: 90,000 - 100,000 plus benefits package to include bonus and car allowance. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
GRG Executive Search are partnering with this well-established manufacturing business, based in Derbyshire, to recruit a Finance Director. As Finance Director, you will work closely with Managing Director and form part of the Executive leadership team, taking full responsibility for the financial management of the business. This is a key leadership position, and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, providing strategic financial leadership, and ensuring the division operates efficiently within its budget and financial goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future performance of the business, contributing directly to broader company strategy. Key Responsibilities will include: Lead the financial strategy, planning, and budgeting for the company, ensuring alignment with the wider business objectives. Oversee the preparation of accurate financial reports, forecasts, and analysis to provide strategic insights to senior management and the Board. Drive cost control and efficiency initiatives, identifying opportunities for margin improvement and operational excellence. Manage and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring they have the skills and resources to deliver business objectives. Act as a trusted advisor to the MD and leadership team, offering financial expertise to support decision-making on key investments, projects, and initiatives. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal control frameworks, driving the timely and accurate filing of financial statements. Provide leadership in the implementation of financial systems, tools, and processes that enhance business performance and financial reporting. Partner with commercial, operational, and HR teams to deliver integrated financial plans that support both short-term and long-term growth. Essential Skills & Experience : A qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior financial leadership role. Proven experience within a manufacturing environment or a similar industry. A strategic mindset with a proven track record of driving financial performance, cost control, and operational improvements. Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to engage with cross-functional teams and influence senior leadership on key financial decisions. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience leading and developing a finance team. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to distil complex financial information into clear, actionable insights. Strong knowledge of financial systems, forecasting tools, and ERP systems. Package on offer: 90,000 - 100,000 plus benefits package to include bonus and car allowance. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
To act as a client adviser within the 7IM Private Client Team, offering the full range of wealth management solutions available. Responsibilities Relationship Management: You will be responsible for managing and growing your own portfolio of clients. Where necessary, supporting colleagues in the provision of financial planning advice. Wealth Management: To provide comprehensive Wealth Management & Financial Planning Advice. Take responsibility for the provision of advice on all aspects of financial planning. Reviewing existing plans; advising on pooled investment vehicles, the use of bonds, onshore and offshore, life and other protection plans; retirement income planning; pensions, inheritance tax planning, tax-led investments, cashflow modelling, etc. Supporting fee-based financial planning advice provided across a broad range of services including all forms of pensions, investment, savings, protection, and tax planning vehicles. To confirm the suitability of life, pension and potentially investment plans already held by clients and to assist in developing future arrangements. Performance Measurement: Performance will be measured against a balanced scorecard covering: Financial contribution, strategic engagement, risk and compliance, and behaviours. Process: Follow our established processes to deliver our Wealth Management 360 service and other financial planning solutions. Providing all advice in line with our suitability framework. Reporting: Provision of annual reviews and related advice. Prepare and issue regular financial planning reports for clients in conjunction with colleagues in the investment team, where applicable. Support: Work internally with other advisers in the private client team, and externally with solicitors, tax specialists, and accountants, utilizing available sources to ensure that reports and other deadlines are met. Developing Business with New Clients: To engage with and understand prospective clients' needs. To present and discuss the appropriate 7IM proposition to prospective clients and follow through individually tailored proposals, reflecting the proposition agreed with them. To convert such prospective clients into clients of 7IM and gain additional assets and revenue. Participate in departmental and external provider meetings. Take lead responsibility for the research/analysis of the areas of advice allocated to you and with reference to the 7IM style. Support a collegiate environment for the team's discussions and development of the Private Client Team's strategy. Information Technology: Maintain an understanding of the Company's systems and use in line with company policy for the maintenance of all client records. Marketing: Assist with the marketing and promotion of the Company's wealth management services both externally and within the Group. Back Office: Maintain a thorough understanding of back office procedures including client take-on procedures, client report production, financial planning process, valuations, and advice procedures, all of which are to be provided via Xplan. Other: Undertake any projects or longer-term responsibilities that are assigned to you. Act in the best interest of clients ensuring the FCA's requirements and Company policies in relation to Treating Customers Fairly, MiFID II and SMCR are adhered to. In this role, it is essential that you consistently follow the FCA's Consumer Duty principles. You are expected to act in good faith, prevent potential harm, and actively support our customers in achieving their financial goals. About You Skills: Have excellent client-facing skills. Have excellent communication skills. Be commercially focused. Have strong research and analytical skills and demonstrable experience of applying these. Have good IT skills. Knowledge: Be able to work as part of a team. Be able to work with the minimum of supervision. Experience in the administration, research, and advice across life, investment, and pension products; pooled investment vehicles, the use of bonds, onshore and offshore, life and other protection plans; retirement income planning. Have Wealth Management experience in areas related to the IFA market, or from an IFA background in a client-facing role. Qualifications: Be educated to Degree level in an appropriate business discipline or with relevant experience. Have achieved or be working towards Certified and/or Chartered Financial Planning status. Other Relevant Information: Comply with the following at all times: - FCA Rules and Principles - FCA Statements of Principle for Approved Persons - The principles of Treating Customers Fairly - Senior Managers Certification Regime - Compliance and relevant Procedures Manual - The Money Laundering Regulations and internal Anti-money Laundering Procedures. Maintain an open and honest relationship with Compliance, including the Training & Competence function. Ensure, in conjunction with your Manager and Compliance, that you maintain the necessary competence for your role.
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
To act as a client adviser within the 7IM Private Client Team, offering the full range of wealth management solutions available. Responsibilities Relationship Management: You will be responsible for managing and growing your own portfolio of clients. Where necessary, supporting colleagues in the provision of financial planning advice. Wealth Management: To provide comprehensive Wealth Management & Financial Planning Advice. Take responsibility for the provision of advice on all aspects of financial planning. Reviewing existing plans; advising on pooled investment vehicles, the use of bonds, onshore and offshore, life and other protection plans; retirement income planning; pensions, inheritance tax planning, tax-led investments, cashflow modelling, etc. Supporting fee-based financial planning advice provided across a broad range of services including all forms of pensions, investment, savings, protection, and tax planning vehicles. To confirm the suitability of life, pension and potentially investment plans already held by clients and to assist in developing future arrangements. Performance Measurement: Performance will be measured against a balanced scorecard covering: Financial contribution, strategic engagement, risk and compliance, and behaviours. Process: Follow our established processes to deliver our Wealth Management 360 service and other financial planning solutions. Providing all advice in line with our suitability framework. Reporting: Provision of annual reviews and related advice. Prepare and issue regular financial planning reports for clients in conjunction with colleagues in the investment team, where applicable. Support: Work internally with other advisers in the private client team, and externally with solicitors, tax specialists, and accountants, utilizing available sources to ensure that reports and other deadlines are met. Developing Business with New Clients: To engage with and understand prospective clients' needs. To present and discuss the appropriate 7IM proposition to prospective clients and follow through individually tailored proposals, reflecting the proposition agreed with them. To convert such prospective clients into clients of 7IM and gain additional assets and revenue. Participate in departmental and external provider meetings. Take lead responsibility for the research/analysis of the areas of advice allocated to you and with reference to the 7IM style. Support a collegiate environment for the team's discussions and development of the Private Client Team's strategy. Information Technology: Maintain an understanding of the Company's systems and use in line with company policy for the maintenance of all client records. Marketing: Assist with the marketing and promotion of the Company's wealth management services both externally and within the Group. Back Office: Maintain a thorough understanding of back office procedures including client take-on procedures, client report production, financial planning process, valuations, and advice procedures, all of which are to be provided via Xplan. Other: Undertake any projects or longer-term responsibilities that are assigned to you. Act in the best interest of clients ensuring the FCA's requirements and Company policies in relation to Treating Customers Fairly, MiFID II and SMCR are adhered to. In this role, it is essential that you consistently follow the FCA's Consumer Duty principles. You are expected to act in good faith, prevent potential harm, and actively support our customers in achieving their financial goals. About You Skills: Have excellent client-facing skills. Have excellent communication skills. Be commercially focused. Have strong research and analytical skills and demonstrable experience of applying these. Have good IT skills. Knowledge: Be able to work as part of a team. Be able to work with the minimum of supervision. Experience in the administration, research, and advice across life, investment, and pension products; pooled investment vehicles, the use of bonds, onshore and offshore, life and other protection plans; retirement income planning. Have Wealth Management experience in areas related to the IFA market, or from an IFA background in a client-facing role. Qualifications: Be educated to Degree level in an appropriate business discipline or with relevant experience. Have achieved or be working towards Certified and/or Chartered Financial Planning status. Other Relevant Information: Comply with the following at all times: - FCA Rules and Principles - FCA Statements of Principle for Approved Persons - The principles of Treating Customers Fairly - Senior Managers Certification Regime - Compliance and relevant Procedures Manual - The Money Laundering Regulations and internal Anti-money Laundering Procedures. Maintain an open and honest relationship with Compliance, including the Training & Competence function. Ensure, in conjunction with your Manager and Compliance, that you maintain the necessary competence for your role.
Product Development Manager Apply locations Holborn - London time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 21, 2025 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id R Accepting applications until: 21 January 2025 Job Description Product Development Manager At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We're the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone's day brighter- our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we're in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we're doing it as a team. Your new role As a Product Development Manager in the Technical team within the Transformation & Operations Strategy department at Global, you'll play a critical role in developing new digital products and improving existing ones. You'll work across multiple teams and functions, from suppliers and internal stakeholders to operations, ensuring product development aligns with both commercial and operational goals. This role requires both a strong technical engineering (LCD & LED) background and a commercial mindset to drive the success of new product initiatives, particularly in the outdoor and digital spaces (LCD/LED). The Product Development Manager will be responsible for developing a comprehensive product roadmap with the Product Managers and Technical Director for Product. The role will have a forward-looking remit - to see what existing and new products will be needed for the future - including crucially - how innovations and technology development will shape the product roadmap. Key aspects of the role will be integrating lessons learned into continuous improvement and future product development, as well as being abreast of competitor and technological developments in the market - and communicating those to relevant stakeholders within Global. The position reports directly to the Technical Director - Product, with key stakeholders including the Global Outdoor executive team, Chief Operating Officer, and various teams in Partnerships, Commercial, Finance, and Legal. Additionally, the role requires day-to-day collaboration with Technical Engineering, Technology & Infrastructure, Delivery, HSEQ teams, as well as external partners in the product supply chain and integrators, particularly in the audio-visual sector, with a focus on LCD and LED display solutions for advertising. Occasional travel may be required. Key Responsibilities Develop and Maintain Product Portfolio: Create and manage a product development roadmap, and keep up to date. Knowledge Library: Build and maintain an up-to-date knowledge library of products used in outdoor advertising, both in the UK and overseas, and keep stakeholders informed of key updates and industry developments. Stay abreast of competitor activity in this space. Market intelligence: Gather and communicate latest developments in products in the OOH industry in the UK and abroad relevant to Global advertising environments. Supply Chain knowledge: Cultivate a strong network of information and knowledge, particularly within the LED and LCD display sectors. Product Design Language: Define and refine the design language for global advertising displays in partnership with the Engineering teams and communicate for decisions with key executive stakeholders. Representation at Industry Forums: Represent the company at key industry forums and events to stay at the forefront of technological innovations. Innovation and Development: Identify and evaluate emerging technological opportunities that could impact outdoor advertising, and provide updates to stakeholders for potential investment or trial purposes. Digital Strategy: Support Technical Director - Product, to develop a digital product strategy addressing the convergence of LCD and LED technology, ensuring that products are designed with this future shift in mind. Sustainability: Ensure sustainability is an integral part of the product development and procurement process. Business and Executive Reporting: Prepare and present business and executive reports, ensuring clear communication of progress and key issues. Communication and Marketing Materials: Lead the communication efforts for outdoor advertising products and develop relevant materials to support commercial and marketing teams. What You'll Love About This Role Think Big: Join a global company and play a central role in shaping the future of outdoor advertising. Own It: A high-visibility, cross-functional role with significant potential for growth. Keep It Simple: Work in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment. Better Together: Be part of a supportive, dynamic team committed to success. What Success Looks Like In the first few months, you will: Build a knowledge library for the Product Team. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of product solutions and their applications in the UK outdoor advertising market. Develop a 12-month roadmap for product priorities and innovations. Establish a strong network of information sources and with key suppliers relevant to the outdoor advertising transformation and investment plans. Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders. What You'll Need Experience: Proven track record in product development, particularly in mechanical, electrical, or digital engineering. Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of digital product development (LCD/LED) and the ability to challenge and assess suppliers based on performance and trends. Project Management: Ability to manage the full lifecycle of product development, from design to implementation, ensuring all timelines and budgets are adhered to. Product design and development experience, and application to different requirements. Commercial Mindset: Understanding of the business side of product development, including pricing, risk management, and cost-effective solutions. Degree or Equivalent: A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Product Engineering (or similar), with hands-on experience in product development roles. Stakeholder Communication: Confident and skilled in communicating with both technical teams and senior business leaders. Exceptional organizational and presentation skills, along with creative and strong communication methods. Experience in monitoring and managing product performance and KPIs (e.g., MTTR, MTBF). End-to-end experience managing the product lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through to delivery and performance monitoring. Proficiency with relevant software tools and systems used in product development and design, mock ups and rendering etc. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Attention to detail and a passion for making things look amazing. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the future of outdoor advertising, driving innovation and excellence in product development. Creating a place we all belong at Global We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. We know that we can't serve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we're passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global. As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, drop us an email at , we'll be happy to help. About Us Global is home to some of the UK's best-loved radio stations such as Heart, Capital and Classic FM, to name a few, we keep 25.2 million listeners tuned in and entertained each week. And that's just for starters; we're one of the leading Outdoor advertising companies in the UK, having recently acquired Primesight and Outdoor Plus. With over 35,000 sites covering 95% of the UK population, Global Outdoor packs a punch! In 2018 we launched our awards ceremony, The Global Awards, to celebrate the biggest stars of music, news and entertainment. To enable us to deliver the absolute best product to our audiences, we need the absolute best people across a range of disciplines. From Technology and Programming to Marketing and Commercial. From Digital to Finance to Legal and beyond, it's the diverse mix of skills and people that make Global what it is. For us, it's not just about talent, it's about the right attitude and a personality to match. Simply put, we're passionate about radio, music, media & entertainment - welcome to our world.
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Product Development Manager Apply locations Holborn - London time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 21, 2025 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id R Accepting applications until: 21 January 2025 Job Description Product Development Manager At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We're the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone's day brighter- our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we're in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we're doing it as a team. Your new role As a Product Development Manager in the Technical team within the Transformation & Operations Strategy department at Global, you'll play a critical role in developing new digital products and improving existing ones. You'll work across multiple teams and functions, from suppliers and internal stakeholders to operations, ensuring product development aligns with both commercial and operational goals. This role requires both a strong technical engineering (LCD & LED) background and a commercial mindset to drive the success of new product initiatives, particularly in the outdoor and digital spaces (LCD/LED). The Product Development Manager will be responsible for developing a comprehensive product roadmap with the Product Managers and Technical Director for Product. The role will have a forward-looking remit - to see what existing and new products will be needed for the future - including crucially - how innovations and technology development will shape the product roadmap. Key aspects of the role will be integrating lessons learned into continuous improvement and future product development, as well as being abreast of competitor and technological developments in the market - and communicating those to relevant stakeholders within Global. The position reports directly to the Technical Director - Product, with key stakeholders including the Global Outdoor executive team, Chief Operating Officer, and various teams in Partnerships, Commercial, Finance, and Legal. Additionally, the role requires day-to-day collaboration with Technical Engineering, Technology & Infrastructure, Delivery, HSEQ teams, as well as external partners in the product supply chain and integrators, particularly in the audio-visual sector, with a focus on LCD and LED display solutions for advertising. Occasional travel may be required. Key Responsibilities Develop and Maintain Product Portfolio: Create and manage a product development roadmap, and keep up to date. Knowledge Library: Build and maintain an up-to-date knowledge library of products used in outdoor advertising, both in the UK and overseas, and keep stakeholders informed of key updates and industry developments. Stay abreast of competitor activity in this space. Market intelligence: Gather and communicate latest developments in products in the OOH industry in the UK and abroad relevant to Global advertising environments. Supply Chain knowledge: Cultivate a strong network of information and knowledge, particularly within the LED and LCD display sectors. Product Design Language: Define and refine the design language for global advertising displays in partnership with the Engineering teams and communicate for decisions with key executive stakeholders. Representation at Industry Forums: Represent the company at key industry forums and events to stay at the forefront of technological innovations. Innovation and Development: Identify and evaluate emerging technological opportunities that could impact outdoor advertising, and provide updates to stakeholders for potential investment or trial purposes. Digital Strategy: Support Technical Director - Product, to develop a digital product strategy addressing the convergence of LCD and LED technology, ensuring that products are designed with this future shift in mind. Sustainability: Ensure sustainability is an integral part of the product development and procurement process. Business and Executive Reporting: Prepare and present business and executive reports, ensuring clear communication of progress and key issues. Communication and Marketing Materials: Lead the communication efforts for outdoor advertising products and develop relevant materials to support commercial and marketing teams. What You'll Love About This Role Think Big: Join a global company and play a central role in shaping the future of outdoor advertising. Own It: A high-visibility, cross-functional role with significant potential for growth. Keep It Simple: Work in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment. Better Together: Be part of a supportive, dynamic team committed to success. What Success Looks Like In the first few months, you will: Build a knowledge library for the Product Team. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of product solutions and their applications in the UK outdoor advertising market. Develop a 12-month roadmap for product priorities and innovations. Establish a strong network of information sources and with key suppliers relevant to the outdoor advertising transformation and investment plans. Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders. What You'll Need Experience: Proven track record in product development, particularly in mechanical, electrical, or digital engineering. Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of digital product development (LCD/LED) and the ability to challenge and assess suppliers based on performance and trends. Project Management: Ability to manage the full lifecycle of product development, from design to implementation, ensuring all timelines and budgets are adhered to. Product design and development experience, and application to different requirements. Commercial Mindset: Understanding of the business side of product development, including pricing, risk management, and cost-effective solutions. Degree or Equivalent: A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Product Engineering (or similar), with hands-on experience in product development roles. Stakeholder Communication: Confident and skilled in communicating with both technical teams and senior business leaders. Exceptional organizational and presentation skills, along with creative and strong communication methods. Experience in monitoring and managing product performance and KPIs (e.g., MTTR, MTBF). End-to-end experience managing the product lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through to delivery and performance monitoring. Proficiency with relevant software tools and systems used in product development and design, mock ups and rendering etc. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Attention to detail and a passion for making things look amazing. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the future of outdoor advertising, driving innovation and excellence in product development. Creating a place we all belong at Global We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. We know that we can't serve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we're passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global. As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, drop us an email at , we'll be happy to help. About Us Global is home to some of the UK's best-loved radio stations such as Heart, Capital and Classic FM, to name a few, we keep 25.2 million listeners tuned in and entertained each week. And that's just for starters; we're one of the leading Outdoor advertising companies in the UK, having recently acquired Primesight and Outdoor Plus. With over 35,000 sites covering 95% of the UK population, Global Outdoor packs a punch! In 2018 we launched our awards ceremony, The Global Awards, to celebrate the biggest stars of music, news and entertainment. To enable us to deliver the absolute best product to our audiences, we need the absolute best people across a range of disciplines. From Technology and Programming to Marketing and Commercial. From Digital to Finance to Legal and beyond, it's the diverse mix of skills and people that make Global what it is. For us, it's not just about talent, it's about the right attitude and a personality to match. Simply put, we're passionate about radio, music, media & entertainment - welcome to our world.
Together we are creating a personalised global eco system designed for the future of work. With our values and pillars in mind, we design environments where people love to work. Spaces where people can create and be productive. Homes away from home. We embrace a win-win mindset with our friends of the brand and through hard work, innovation, and a low waste culture, we provide the best office space solutions for our clients. However, it's not just about office space, our mission is to connect people to one another and to their neighbourhoods, strengthening community while maintaining privacy. Joining our team is all about being part of a high growth, fast moving, and ambitious company. We are looking for people with a proactive approach, who are true team players, with a mindset to help us scale in structured and creative ways. About the Role Reporting directly to the CEO, you will develop and run the Finance Team supporting change and continual improvement within the department and the Company. The main purpose of your role is to provide input into the strategic plans of the Group, help develop the relationships with the investor community both private equity and debt providers that will be required to satisfy the ambitious growth targets. At present the financial processes is outsourced and you will be required to ensure the financial processes and controls are adhered to within the organisation and maintaining the accuracy and completeness of the finance system and ledger to enable accurate Financial Reporting. Specific Responsibilities Include: Financial strategy : Develop and maintain financial strategies, procedures, and policies. Key performance indicators (KPIs) : Develop, implement, monitor, and improve KPIs for the entire business (financial and operational). Reporting : Oversee the preparation of management accounts and statutory financial reports, including balance sheets, P&L and cash flow statements. Fundraising : Partner with the Co-Founders and external advisors to lead fundraising (equity and/or debt), including refinancing existing debt facilities. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all lenders and financial partners. Maintain optimal capital structure and ensure compliance with all terms of the existing debt financing and develop an intimate understanding of any restrictions placed by it on the company. Growth and investments : Lead and execute financial models to plan, implement, and manage growth and investment strategies. Business partnering : Work with the Co-Founders and other Heads of Departments to prepare, plan and execute strategic and operational requirements. Accounting : Oversee all accounting functions, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and contract monitoring. Experience and Qualifications: Extensive experience working in CFO or FD role in a real estate business and/or investment fund. A professional accountancy and/or business qualification such as ACA, ACCA, MBA is preferred. Experience in leading strategic objectives, and fundraising (equity and/or debt). Experience in scaling-up rapid growth businesses. Financial modelling skills highly desirable. Hands-on and willing to roll-up his/her sleeves. Support the senior leadership team. Leading and developing the finance team. What We Offer We're a fast-growing company with exceptional career growth opportunities. We offer great benefits such as Vitality Health, Dental and Hearing Insurance, enhanced parental leave options, a bring your dog to work policy, share options, regular social events, and loads more.
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Together we are creating a personalised global eco system designed for the future of work. With our values and pillars in mind, we design environments where people love to work. Spaces where people can create and be productive. Homes away from home. We embrace a win-win mindset with our friends of the brand and through hard work, innovation, and a low waste culture, we provide the best office space solutions for our clients. However, it's not just about office space, our mission is to connect people to one another and to their neighbourhoods, strengthening community while maintaining privacy. Joining our team is all about being part of a high growth, fast moving, and ambitious company. We are looking for people with a proactive approach, who are true team players, with a mindset to help us scale in structured and creative ways. About the Role Reporting directly to the CEO, you will develop and run the Finance Team supporting change and continual improvement within the department and the Company. The main purpose of your role is to provide input into the strategic plans of the Group, help develop the relationships with the investor community both private equity and debt providers that will be required to satisfy the ambitious growth targets. At present the financial processes is outsourced and you will be required to ensure the financial processes and controls are adhered to within the organisation and maintaining the accuracy and completeness of the finance system and ledger to enable accurate Financial Reporting. Specific Responsibilities Include: Financial strategy : Develop and maintain financial strategies, procedures, and policies. Key performance indicators (KPIs) : Develop, implement, monitor, and improve KPIs for the entire business (financial and operational). Reporting : Oversee the preparation of management accounts and statutory financial reports, including balance sheets, P&L and cash flow statements. Fundraising : Partner with the Co-Founders and external advisors to lead fundraising (equity and/or debt), including refinancing existing debt facilities. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all lenders and financial partners. Maintain optimal capital structure and ensure compliance with all terms of the existing debt financing and develop an intimate understanding of any restrictions placed by it on the company. Growth and investments : Lead and execute financial models to plan, implement, and manage growth and investment strategies. Business partnering : Work with the Co-Founders and other Heads of Departments to prepare, plan and execute strategic and operational requirements. Accounting : Oversee all accounting functions, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and contract monitoring. Experience and Qualifications: Extensive experience working in CFO or FD role in a real estate business and/or investment fund. A professional accountancy and/or business qualification such as ACA, ACCA, MBA is preferred. Experience in leading strategic objectives, and fundraising (equity and/or debt). Experience in scaling-up rapid growth businesses. Financial modelling skills highly desirable. Hands-on and willing to roll-up his/her sleeves. Support the senior leadership team. Leading and developing the finance team. What We Offer We're a fast-growing company with exceptional career growth opportunities. We offer great benefits such as Vitality Health, Dental and Hearing Insurance, enhanced parental leave options, a bring your dog to work policy, share options, regular social events, and loads more.