Nigel Wright Group

The Business:Nigel Wright are working exclusively with a fast-growing, design-led consumer brand group operating across multiple contemporary brands. For nearly three decades, this business has built a reputation for pushing creative boundaries - and now they're searching for a Creative & Brands Director to take the entire brand ecosystem to its next chapter.If you're a visionary creative leader with the commercial sharpness to match, this role puts you at the heart of shaping how these brands show up in the UK and internationally.The Role: Brand & Creative Vision Set and drive a high-impact, multi-brand creative strategy Strengthen and evolve brand identities with clarity, consistency and emotion Own brand guidelines across visual identity, photography, tone of voice and more Push creative boundaries across digital, retail and physical environments International Expansion Shape creative for international markets - including a major US push Localise storytelling, campaigns and visuals without losing brand DNA Support global launches, trade shows and flagship campaigns Leadership of a Talented Creative Team Lead an in-house team including designers, a Head of Creative and photographers Foster a high-performance, low-ego, collaborative creative culture Elevate existing talent - coaching, mentoring and inspiring, not restructuring Manage resourcing, workflows and external creative partnership Process, Workflow & Approvals Build a reliable, scalable creative workflow for the entire organisationImprove predictability, deadlines and cross-team collaborationOwn final creative sign-off on major campaignsThe Person: Your Experience Senior leadership in creative, brand or design with 10+ years experienceMulti-brand or multi-category experience strongly preferredB2C, Consumer & Lifestyle experience is a must!A portfolio showcasing world-class brand identity, photography and campaignsProven ability to lead shoots, art direction and stylingProcess-driven with excellent operational awarenessCommercially sharp - you understand how creative drives performanceThis is a hybrid role

The Business:Nigel Wright are delighted to be working with a leading B2B wholesaler powering projects nationwide.Are you a creative social native who lives for trends, loves storytelling through short-form video, and wants to make a big impact in a fast-growing brand?The Role:As Social Media Executive, you'll be at the heart of a truly social-first marketing team. Working closely with the Senior Social Media Manager and in-house Content Creator, you'll help shape the next evolution of the brand's social presence across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn and emerging channels. Content Creation & Video Shoot, edit and publish fun, engaging short-form videos (mainly TikTok & Reels).Jump on trending sounds, formats and moments.Work closely with the Content Creator on pairing polished videos with day-to-day reactive content. Social Planning & Organisation Help keep the content plan on track weekly, ensuring coverage across all channels. Bring structure, organisation and reliability to a busy creative environment.Support with quarterly planning and swapping content in-and-out when trends emerge. Reporting & Insights Use tools like Brandwatch and Sprout to pull weekly numbers and make sense of performance.The Person:- A strong grasp of social platforms, especially TikTok & Instagram.- Good organisational skills - someone who can keep a busy plan moving.- Experience in a social-focused role (1-2 years ideal).- Willingness to travel.- Someone with a growth mindset, bundles of creativity and not afraid to take risks.This is a hybrid role.

The OrganisationWe are delighted to be supporting a rapidly growing professional services organisation in the recruitment of a Financial Reporting Manager. The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing significant growth and transformation, supported by private-equity investment. As Financial Reporting Manager, you will take ownership of statutory reporting across a diverse multi-entity structure. You'll lead the annual and quarterly audit cycles, produce technical accounting papers, support investor reporting and contribute to the development of more robust processes, systems and documentation. This is a hands-on, intellectually stimulating role with real influence and visibility and you'll join a collaborative and pragmatic finance team where initiative is encouraged. Key Accountabilities Lead the preparation of statutory accounts for a multi-entity group. Manage all audit interaction, including coordinating deliverables and quarterly review cycles. Produce quarterly consolidated financial statements for external reporting. Draft technical accounting papers and judgement documentation for senior stakeholders. Support debt covenant calculations and monitoring. Work cross-functionally with Management Accounts, FinOps, Tax, Treasury and FP&A to ensure accuracy and completeness. Strengthen internal controls and support process improvement initiatives. Produce commentary, analysis and a range of statutory and regulatory submissions. Contribute to developing ESG-related and carbon-related reporting. What You'll Bring This role is suited to a Fully Qualified Reporting Accountant with strong post qualification experience either within practice or industry. A recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). Strong financial reporting experience from practice and/or industry. Proven ability to manage statutory accounts and lead audit processes independently. Strong technical accounting capability and confidence challenging treatments. Organised, reliable and resilient working style with the ability to thrive under reporting pressures. A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for improving processes.

Finance Business Partner - Durham Finance Business Partner - Hybrid Working - Senior Stakeholder Engagement - Excellent Benefits We are supporting a large, complex organisation within public sector landscape who are looking to hire a Finance Business Partner for a 6-Month Fixed Term period. This is a highly collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in shaping strategic direction, supporting senior leaders, and driving transparent, future-focused financial planning.You'll be joining a well-established Financial Planning & Reporting function that partners closely with leadership teams to ensure financial resources are used effectively and aligned to strategic objectives.As an Interim Finance Business Partner, you'll support senior stakeholders across a broad remit. The focus is firmly on strategic planning and forward-looking financial insight, with the opportunity to influence key decision-making.Your responsibilities will include: Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for your assigned areas Providing strategic insight, challenge and recommendations to senior leaders Translating complex financial information into clear, actionable messages Supporting business cases, transformation activity and ongoing service improvements Ensuring strong financial control, governance and compliance Working closely with wider finance teams to drive consistency and continuous improvement This is a visible, influential role where strong partnership and proactive engagement are essential.About You You'll be a qualified accountant with experience operating at a senior business partnering level. You'll bring: Strong strategic finance capability and confidence advising senior stakeholders Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify financial concepts A proactive, collaborative approach with the credibility to influence decisions Robust experience in budgeting, forecasting, analysis and performance reporting The ability to work effectively across multiple service areas in a complex environment This suits someone who enjoys shaping the future rather than focusing solely on cyclical reporting. What's in it for you? A high-impact role with senior-leader visibility The chance to help shape financial strategy during a key period of organisational change Hybrid working with flexibility Competitive salary and wider benefits package Start date: March 2026

The OpportunityExperienced Site Financial Controller required for a 15 month maternity cover to provide strong financial leadership during a period of ongoing investment and operational development.This is a pivotal role at a major manufacturing site, partnering closely with the Plant Manager and the wider Site Leadership Team. You will lead a small onsite finance function and act as the key driver of financial insight, operational performance and robust governance. With significant capital investment planned, the role offers the chance to shape major decisions and influence long-term site strategy.About the role Lead the onsite finance function, ensuring accuracy, rigour and timely reporting. Present meaningful financial insights to the Site Leadership Team and influence operational and strategic decision-making. Drive performance through data-led analytics across cost, waste, productivity and continuous improvement. Support business cases for major capex projects and site investment programmes. Maintain strong financial governance, overseeing controls, variance analysis, forecasting and inventory processes. Manage, develop and support two finance team members, building a collaborative and resilient team culture. Work closely with the Plant Manager and collaborate with the central Finance team. About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). Strong background in FMCG or similar manufacturing environments. Confident communicator who can engage, challenge and influence senior leaders. Comfortable working predominantly onsite. Desirable: Experience supporting or leading capital projects. Exposure to operational improvement, site performance initiatives or continuous improvement activity.

The Job Our client is seeking a dynamic Head of Financial Control & Compliance to lead its statutory reporting, internal controls, treasury, tax, and audit functions. This is a high-impact leadership role, shaping financial governance and discipline across a global group. Hybrid working & a Fixed Term Contract for 14 months. The Role You'll oversee: Group consolidation, statutory accounts, and shareholder reporting You will also oversee tax compliance, treasury & FX management, internal controls, pensions governance, and regulatory submission across multiple jurisdictions You will manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and lenders. You'll drive improvements in financial processes, automation, and systems, and play a key role in finance transformation initiatives. The businessA fast-growing international consumer goods business.About You ACA/ACCA qualified with strong technical accounting expertise (IFRS & UK GAAP). Experienced in group reporting, international multi-site operations, and treasury. Proven track record in process improvement, automation, and ERP/finance system transformation. Skilled in managing external audit and regulatory reporting requirements. A confident leader able to develop a high-performing finance team. Analytical, collaborative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Finance Director this is a short-term assignment designed to lead and deliver several high-impact commercial and analytical projects for the business over a 1-2 month timeframe. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned interim professional with strong commercial finance and analytical experience within Consumer Goods. About the role Customer Discount Review: Analyse discount levels versus actual and projected purchase values, including revenue leakage by customer and territory. Quarterly Business Review (QBR) Report Design: Develop a new QBR report to track sales performance against budget, prior year and customer targets, with insight by order type (e.g., replenishment vs. advance discount orders). Pricing Review Across EMEA: Update SKU and product-level pricing data across 18 markets, identify lead markets based on sales significance, and create a new SKU price list including projected revenue impacts from pricing changes. About You A highly commercial, analytical finance professional with: Significant experience in business analysis within a consumer goods organisation ideally. Strong collaboration skills, particularly with FP&A teams The ability to deliver insight quickly, accurately and independently

The Business Northern Powergrid is responsible for the electricity distribution network that supplies power to 8 million customers in 3.9 million homes and businesses across the Northeast, Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire. With a workforce of more than 3,000 people, Northern Powergrid operates over 63,000 substations and approximately 60,000 miles of overhead power lines and underground cables, covering an area of 9,650 square miles. The organisation plays a key role in powering people's lives and supporting economic growth within the communities it serves. Investing daily to safely manage, maintain, and improve its network. Northern Powergrid is taking action today to prepare for the energy demands of tomorrow. This includes building a diverse and skilled workforce ready to manage future energy systems that integrate increasing levels of smart and low-carbon technologies. Ground-breaking innovation projects are enabling the business to explore new technologies and support its transition toward more sustainable energy in line with net-zero emissions targets. The RoleResponsible for the strategic leadership and direction of Northern Powergrid's financial governance, ensuring robust group-wide consolidation, control frameworks, and high-quality reporting. This role oversees internal, external and shareholder financial reporting, along with financial planning, and treasury stewardship. Acting as the lead in complex accounting matters, guiding the organisation on technical standards, regulatory compliance, and best-practice financial decision-making.The Group Financial Controller will also lead the finance operations agenda, shaping the vision and performance of core transactional management, ensuring efficiency, resilience, and strong financial discipline.The RequirementsSuitable candidates will be: Qualified with significant PQE, reflective of a leading and well established Financial Controller. Technically strong, capable of interpreting and applying complex accounting standards. Extensive group reporting experience, likely within a large and complex business environment. Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. An experienced leader of multi-location and multi-discipline finance teams, with a track record of developing talent and influencing senior stakeholders

The Opportunity Our client is a large, multi-site organisation undertaking a major transformation programme. They are implementing Oracle Fusion and transitioning toward a more modern shared services and operating model. This role sits at the heart of a multi-year transformation programme and offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change across finance, technology and operations. We are seeking a hands-on, delivery-focused Oracle Fusion Project Manager to support the Programme Director in running the day-to-day delivery of the Finance workstreams. You will be embedded in delivery, working directly with the SI partner and internal stakeholders to ensure progress across design, build, testing and go-live. About the role Programme Delivery & Governance Manage day-to-day delivery across Oracle Fusion Finance workstreams. Maintain RAID logs, critical paths, governance cycles and status reporting. Work closely with the SI partner on design finalisation, build, testing preparation and cutover activity. Track milestones and ensure compliance with governance, audit and assurance frameworks. Finance Workstream Leadership Coordinate delivery across Finance modules including GL, AP, AR, FA, Tax, and Planning & Reporting. Ensure design aligns with the target operating model, chart of accounts and accounting policy frameworks. Manage dependencies across Data Migration, Integrations, Reporting and Security. Testing, Cutover & Go-Live Support SIT, UAT and month/end close testing cycles. Coordinate Finance contributions to cutover, reconciliation and data migration. Support go-live readiness, hypercare and early-life support activities. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with Finance leadership, SMEs, transformation colleagues and delivery partners. Prepare and present materials for governance forums and steering groups. Enable timely decision-making by clearly communicating risks, options and impacts. About You Experience delivering at least one meaningful Oracle Fusion implementation. Strong knowledge of Finance modules and underlying finance processes. Proven project management capability within complex transformation environments. Hands-on delivery style - comfortable driving activity, creating plans, chasing actions and coordinating multiple teams. Delivery-focused, pragmatic, collaborative and unpretentious. Resilient, adaptable and comfortable working in ambiguity. Able to influence without imposing; works constructively with senior stakeholders and SI partners. Other3 days will be required onsite at any location across the UK with 2 days at home.

Finance ManagerAn experienced Finance Manager will be hired to cover a temporary period of up to 3 months. Managing small team, working with SLT. Mainly site based. A hands on role dealing with month end, preparation of management accounts, reconciliations, commentary Produce insightful reporting packs with clear narrative, trend analysis and operational context Line management of finance assistant and business partner Process and controls improvements, support with newly implemented ERP Partnering with SLT in relation to commercial insights The businessA growing entrepreneurial environmentAbout You Open to qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or qualified by experience Manufacturing sector finance experience is essential, as understanding operations is key, such as stock, WIP, product costing Experience with owner managed SME environment would be beneficial

The CompanyNW Tech are delighted to be working with a financial services company in their search for a Business Intelligence Developer. The RoleJoining a newly formed team, you will take ownership of transforming ingested data from the staging layer into governed, high performance star schema models within the reporting layer using Azure Databricks and Azure SQL. Other key responsibilities include: Data Modelling - Design and maintain star schema models, ensuring fact and dimension structures are aligned to business definitions and scalable for future growth. Reporting Development and Delivery - Contribute directly to the development and enhancement of Tableau dashboards and certified data sources. Data Governance - Play a critical role in centralising KPI logic and improving consistency across the reporting estate. Platform Management - You will support management and optimisation of Tableau data sources including performance tuning and refresh reliability Collaboration - Strong stakeholder engagement will be required, including the ability to explain modelling decisions to non-technical audiences The RequirementsThis is a brilliant opportunity to work in a fast paced environment which also provides clear pathways for future progression. The role provides a unique opportunity to shape the direction, foundations and long term success of the BI function. Key requirements include: Proven experience working in a Business Intelligence, Analytics Engineering or data focused roles Strong proficiency in SQL Hands-on experience working with Python and Spark, ideally within Azure Databricks Understanding of data warehouse principles Experience within a regulated environment would be desirable

The Opportunity We are partnering with a major UK PLC seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to support the business through a busy year-end and audit cycle. This is a hands-on technical accounting role suited to someone who is confident operating in a fast-paced, complex, and highly regulated environment. You will play a key role in delivering statutory accounts, supporting external auditors, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring all reporting meets the highest standards of compliance and accuracy. About the role Lead the preparation of year-end statutory accounts for UK entities under IFRS/FRS. Act as a primary point of contact for external auditors, ensuring an efficient audit process. Prepare technical accounting papers and support the interpretation and application of accounting standards. Produce high-quality balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls are maintained. Support group consolidation processes and month-end close activities where required. Partner with internal finance teams to gather information, resolve queries and improve data quality. Assist in continuous improvement of financial reporting processes, systems, and controls. What we're looking for Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) ideally with strong technical grounding. Experience working in or with a PLC, large corporate group, or complex multi-entity environment. Strong understanding of audit, statutory reporting, and IFRS/FRS standards. Able to manage tight deadlines and priorities during peak reporting periods. Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with auditors and senior stakeholders. Detail-focused, organised, and comfortable working with large volumes of financial data.

The BusinessGo-Ahead Group is a leading international public transport provider, running vital bus and rail services that keep communities connected every day. Founded as a small bus operator in North East England, it has grown over 30+ years into a major operator with community, safety and accessibility at its core. Go-Ahead is at the forefront of the transition to greener transport, investing significantly in electric vehicles, zero-emission fleets and supporting infrastructure to deliver cleaner air and more sustainable journeys. With a clear commitment to decarbonisation, Go-Ahead is enabling customers to choose greener ways to travel with confidence.The culture is supportive, collaborative and people-focused, whilst also being highly ambitious and committed to modernisation. The RoleThis is a pivotal Group-level appointment based at the Newcastle Head Office, acting as the critical link between day-to-day finance operations and Go-Ahead's wider transformation agenda. Working closely with the Group CFO and the Chief Transformation Officer, you will shape and deliver the future operating model for Finance across the Group , engaging and collaborating with Operating Company Finance Directors along the way. As a Group Finance Operations leader, you will drive improvements in reporting capability, efficiency and data quality, while sponsoring key transformation projects and developing forward-thinking, modern ways of working. You will also play a key role in building a high-performing shared service centre, embedding finance systems, strengthening financial controls and standardising processes. The PersonWe're looking for a forward-thinking transformation leader who brings: Significant senior experience working within a Group structure. A strong track record leading finance operations with clear evidence of improving quality, efficiency and control. Demonstrable experience of finance transformation. A leadership style that builds, develops and retains high-performing, diverse teams, with evidence of coaching and developing talent. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively while remaining collegiate and solutions-focused. High resilience, drive and the ability to move seamlessly between strategic thinking and hands-on delivery.

The Company:We are pleased to be supporting a successful business in their search for a Planning and Dispatch manager to lead a successful team in a fast paced, growing service based companyThe Role:Responsible for leading & developing a team Schedulers to efficiently schedule and manage customer installation and remedial appointments.Maximising the utilisation of field resources to ensure customer demand is met, Installation lead times are managed, and Installer productivity is maintained.Play a key role in the development and roll out of new scheduling technology to support future performance improvements.The Person:• Over 3 years experience in a Planning/Scheduling Manager or Team Leader role• Experience of working with & scheduling for a field engineering workforce• Strong experience of people management and development• Experience of process improvement/system development advantageous

CompanyAn established and growing company in Sunderland is seeking a skilled Web Developer to join its internal marketing team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the development and optimisation of two public-facing websites, contributing directly to strategic marketing and digital engagement objectives.Role Reporting to the Digital Marketing Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality web solutions that enhance user experience, improve search engine visibility, and support lead generation. The position requires a hands-on developer with a strong understanding of both technical and marketing principles. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain responsive, mobile-optimised web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Implement SEO strategies to increase traffic and conversion rates. Collaborate with marketing stakeholders to deliver visually engaging and high-performing websites. Engage with cloud infrastructure and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering and web development. The company are office based although can offer some flexibility, 1 day per week. The role presents an excellent opportunity for someone to make a real difference, adding new features and services to the website as well as optimising performance, with a high level of autonomy.The salary on offer would be up to £35,000.Person The ideal candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and passionate about web development. They will demonstrate strong technical capabilities alongside an appreciation for marketing, branding, and user experience. Essential Skills: Proven experience with WordPress, PHP, and SEO implementation. Proficiency in front-end development technologies. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Git). Understanding of web architecture, testing frameworks, and database management (SQL/MySQL). Desirable Attributes: Knowledge of digital marketing and analytics platforms. Awareness of UX/UI design principles and branding. Experience with Microsoft Azure services and security tools.

The RoleMy client is seeking Senior Python Developers / Technical Leads with strong experience in Python and AWS to join an ongoing Digital project. The role requires designing, building, and optimizing scalable backend systems, cloud-native applications, and APIs, while mentoring junior developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.Fully remote with occasional travel to Leeds or Reading.Essential for the role 8-10+ years' experience as a Python Developer, including technical leadership. Strong expertise in Python (80%) with solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms. Proven experience in AWS cloud architectures (20%) , serverless design, and Terraform. Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration. Strong experience with REST APIs, FastAPI/Flask, and backend microservices . Solid database skills ( PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redshift, Snowflake ). Excellent knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery models . Strong communication and ability to mentor junior developers

About the Role:A well-established recruitment business with a strong international presence, delivering tailored solutions to leading global brands. Known for its collaborative culture, market expertise, and commitment to excellence, the company continues to grow and innovate across its UK and European offices.As an IT Support Technician, you'll be the first point of contact for technical issues, helping ensure smooth operations across the organisation. You'll support users, maintain IT infrastructure, and contribute to documentation and long-term solutions.Key Responsibilities: Provide first-line support via phone, remote tools, and in-person. Log, manage, and escalate service desk tickets. Install and configure hardware, software, and peripherals. Maintain accurate asset records and documentation. Identify recurring issues and assist in developing solutions. Create and update user-friendly guides and documentation. Person Specification: Positive attitude and enthusiasm for technology. Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach. Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail. Willingness to learn and take initiative. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure). Familiarity with ITIL practices or service desk tools. Previous experience in a fast-paced support environment.

Our clientWe are delighted to be supporting a market leading Engineering business to recruit a Project Engineer. They have a large complex engineering site in the Tyne and Wear area, delivery multi-disciplinary engineering projects to global clients in a highly regulated sector. The opportunityReporting to the Project Manager, you will lead projects in the fabrication facility. The role includes: Developing project plans; resource allocation and budget management. Providing technical guidance to project challenges, reviewing and refining specifications accordingly. Identifying potential bottlenecks and implement corrective actions. Compiling project documentation. About youExperience in a similar role, specifically working with fabrication processes will be required. Candidates with backgrounds in various sectors including manufacturing, oil and gas, subsea, renewables, automotive, capital equipment will all be considered relevant. A positive and proactive attitude will be required, along with an ability to communicate well at all levels. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to progress their career in Project Engineering.