Broster Buchanan

Delighted to be partnering with our Peterborough based client to recruit an experienced and commercially minded Head of Compliance to lead and develop the businesses compliance function. This is a key leadership role, combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring the business meets its regulatory, legal and professional obligations while supporting continued growth. This position is full-time permanent with office presence 3-4 days per week. The right candidate will be a confident and credible leader who can combine technical expertise with commercial awareness-ensuring compliance supports the businesses success. You will be responsible for maintaining a robust compliance framework, providing clear and practical advice to the Board, key stakeholders and staff, and ensuring day-to-day compliance activity is delivered consistently and effectively. You'll play a central role in promoting a strong culture of compliance, risk awareness and client protection-balancing regulatory rigour with pragmatic, business-focused decision making. Key Deliverables: Regulatory & Governance: Oversee compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations, Accounts Rules and wider obligations; support the Board and COFA; act as COLP, MLRO and/or DPO if required. AML & Financial Crime: Lead AML framework, risk assessments, due diligence processes and firm-wide training. Data Protection: Manage GDPR compliance, data breach responses and information governance controls. Audit & Quality Assurance: Deliver a risk-based file audit programme, identify trends and drive continuous improvement. Client Care & Conduct: Oversee complaints handling, conflicts, professional conduct and client protection priorities. Policy & Training: Develop policies, deliver training and embed compliance into firm systems and processes. Risk Management: Maintain risk registers, identify emerging risks and provide clear Board-level reporting. Leadership: Lead and develop the compliance team, building strong relationships across the firm and promoting best practice. Essential Skills & Experience : Proven experience in compliance, risk or regulatory management within a legal or professional services environment Strong working knowledge of SRA Standards & Regulations, SRA Accounts Rules, AML, data protection and professional conduct obligations Experience in file auditing, compliance monitoring and breach management Track record of advising partners, senior leaders and fee earners on compliance and risk matters Ability to produce clear, concise reports for senior management and Board-level audiences Experience developing policies, procedures, training programmes and risk-based controls Practical understanding of law firm operations, including client onboarding, matter management, supervision, billing and file closure Desirables Previous experience in a Head of Compliance, Compliance Manager, COLP, MLRO or DPO role Experience within an FCA-regulated environment Experience managing regulatory visits, external audits or insurer reviews Involvement in change initiatives or process improvement projects Relevant qualifications in compliance, AML, risk, legal or data protection

We are delighted to be supporting a quintessential hub of British hospitality-a historic brewer and pub operator in their search for a Finance Manager - Planning and Systems to play a major role in the delivery of a major Group-wide Financial Planning transformation , centred around the implementation of Anaplan as the enterprise planning platform. This is a high-impact role at the heart of FP&A transformation-supporting a small team who are responsible for designing and embedding scalable, systemised planning models that significantly improve forecasting accuracy, efficiency, and business insight. The Role Working across Group Finance, divisional FP&A, IT/Data teams, and third-party partners, you will: Delivery of a large-scale Anaplan implementation , from design through to adoption Translate complex business requirements into scalable financial planning models Enhance planning capability across budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling Drive improvements in planning efficiency, accuracy, and decision support Align finance processes with the target operating model and technology roadmap Collaborate across a matrix organisation , influencing senior stakeholders What We're Looking For Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong FP&A background within a complex organisation Proven experience delivering finance transformation and systems implementations Hands-on experience with Anaplan (highly desirable) Advanced Excel and strong financial modelling capability Ability to translate business needs into practical, systemised solutions Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and external partners Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments Why Join? Play a key role in a high-profile finance transformation programme Lead the rollout of a market-leading planning platform (Anaplan) Shape the future of FP&A capability across a large organisation Work in a highly collaborative, strategic environment If you're passionate about finance transformation, FP&A excellence, and unlocking value through Anaplan , this is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact.

Finance Analyst Burton Upon Trent (2 days office, 3 from home) Up to £45,000 + excellent benefits We're working with a major UK consumer brand to recruit a Finance Analyst into their high-performing finance team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven, part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA) candidate looking for real exposure, progression, and a clear route into Finance Business Partnering. The Role: Consolidating and analysing large data sets to support budgeting & forecasting Producing meaningful commentary, insight, and performance analysis Partnering with stakeholders across the business, including commercial teams Collaborating with Finance Business Partners on key strategic initiatives Using Excel to drive data-led decisions in a fast-paced environment About You: Part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA) and actively studying Experience in an analytical or management accounts role Strong Excel skills and confidence handling large data sets Commercially aware with the ability to tell a story through numbers Ambitious and keen to progress within a large corporate environment What's on Offer: Clear progression pathway into Finance Business Partnering Exposure to a high-calibre finance function Hybrid working (flexible balance) Strong study support and development opportunities Competitive salary + excellent benefits If you're an up-and-coming finance professional looking to step into a role with real impact and progression, this is not one to miss. Apply now or get in touch to learn more.