Hera Beauty

Finance and IT Administrator The Role We are seeking a Finance and IT Administrator to join our expanding business in a varied and evolving role. Combining finance administration with IT and systems support, this position offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills across multiple functions. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across both finance and IT in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities The postholder will be responsible for carrying out a range of duties, including but not limited to: Check and approve customer invoices interfaced from the Manufacturing system (MRPEasy) to the Finance system (Xero). Check bank statements daily for payments received from customers and liaise with Account Managers to allocate the payment correctly to outstanding invoices. Complete weekly reconciliation of month-to-date sales between the Manufacturing and Finance systems. Prepare weekly customer statements of account and provide to Account Managers. Prepare monthly report showing invoices raised in respect of export sales and issue to the Commercial Director. Invoice management for all HR, H&S, IT, systems e.g. tracking, checking, downloading, uploading. Manage IT supplier contracts and renewals. Monitor spending on IT equipment and licenses to ensure costs stay within budget. Make IT system changes as required e.g. set up new users, acquire licenses, issues management. Manage all IT subscriptions. Hardware management. Take weekly backup of the Manufacturing system. Basic IT support e.g. issues with email, some software, printers, hardware issues, ethernet. Prepare staff expenses report and send to accounts payable. Absence cover for other members of the finance team. Additional tasks as required. Profile and Skills Essential: Available to work Monday to Friday. Good level of secondary school education including Mathematics and English at GCSE Grade 5 or above. Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word and skilled to Intermediate level with Excel. The ability to work efficiently and accurately and with a high level of attention to detail. Diligent, hard-working and willing to work collaboratively as part of a developing team. Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. Adaptable and with a willingness to embrace new technology as it is introduced. Experience working with integrated business systems (e.g. ERP / MRP and finance systems). Ability to manage multiple processes and deadlines. Basic understanding of IT systems, user administration, and troubleshooting. Desirable: Proven experience of working within a Finance team for a similar organisation. Previous experience of analysing information and problem solving. Working knowledge of Xero or a similar financial system. Understanding of data security, backups, or basic IT governance. Benefits: 37.5 hours per week, 8am 4pm, Monday to Friday with 30 min lunch break 29 days holidays pa (including Bank Holidays) Company pension Company bonus scheme Quarterly incentives Above and Beyond employee recognition scheme Long service award Calendar of staff social events Employee discount Free parking on-site

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR A dynamic UK personal care manufacturer, the business operates from Peterborough employing over 60 staff plus agency Business has grown significantly in last 5 years and expecting additional growth The business offers a range of cosmetics and personal care manufacturing, striving to support ambitious brands Strong people culture, ensuring partnership with our customers and supporting and developing our own team The Role The Operations Director will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for delivering business performance and looking to improve service and build capacity. With responsibility for delivery of sales revenue and through the production, quality, maintenance and purchasing teams. The operations director will continue to improve key metrics such as safety, quality, cost, delivery and inventory. Key priorities will include: Providing strategic leadership to the operational teams Leading GMP, ISO accreditation and quality standards Effective P&L management with a focus on capacity management, cost control and increasing factory output and efficiencies Develop strong relationship with Commercial director and work on wider business strategy as part of leadership team Inventory and supply chain management set strategy to ensure effective stock management Development of systems to ensure streamlined operations and continuous improvement Set direction for maintenance, facilities and machinery improvements The Candidate This is a role well suited for a proven and ambitious leader with experience of running factory operations, leading and delivering change. The successful candidate will have manufacturing experience, ideally in a personal care, chemicals, food or similar field. Have experience of developing a team and leading change, operational excellence and experience of system implementation or improvements. You will be a motivational leader looking to develop a high performing team You will understand the importance of safety in the workplace Experience in working with small run sizes, customisation and regular line change over would be highly advantageous Essential skills include operational excellence, financial acumen, desire to shape business direction and strong people skills Ideally educated to degree (or similar) level, the successful candidate must be a strong leader, enjoy change, excellent communicator and highly driven What's On Offer A competitive salary, pension, bonus and the opportunity to join a dynamic team and ambitious business. Salary - £80k+ Reporting to Managing Director Direct reports - General Manager, Planning Manager, Quality Manager and Purchasing Manager