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Job title: Head of Finance Applications Team: Finance Applications (SAP S/4HANA) Reporting to: Enterprise Applications Director REQUIREMENTS Expertise in Financial systems and processes Experience of a working in a busy Finance and IT environment Applications development and management TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE Experience in IT Applications - SAP S/4HANA Knowledge of peripheral applications intrinsic to the financial applications eg, payroll, revenue, engineering, payments Understanding of server and networking architecture Role Purpose Lead and manage the Finance Applications team. Provide finance application support and development to the business units on a value adding basis. Act as a trusted technical advisor to the senior business stakeholders. Manage suppliers to support the delivery of Finance applications. Recruiting, developing and managing a team on an ongoing basis. Setting team performance objectives and supporting development plans. Managing their workload on a daily basis through oversight of a helpdesk ticketing tool. PROVIDING FINANCIAL APPLICATION SUPPORT Managing a first line response support desk in line with SLAs Working on projects and programmes as SME. Work with suppliers and internal teams to manage system changes in a robust and compliant manner. Managing the Finance applications through a product life cycle, ensuring compliance with security and audit requirements. Supporting improved business practices and processes through an effective governance framework TRUSTED TECHNICAL ADVISOR Support senior stakeholders in developing strategy and improvement plans for their business areas. Implement a governance framework to review issues, agree and implement best practice solutions. Work with other teams in IT to advise on changes and deliver improvements. Manage supplier delivery to SLAs and contracts, build relationships and review service on a regular basis.

Description SAP Utilities Functional Consultant - Retail We are looking for an experienced SAP Utilities Functional Consultant to join our Retail team and play a key role in delivering high-quality SAP solutions that support our digital transformation agenda. In this role, you will bring strong expertise across process analysis, solution and system design, configuration, testing, implementation, and user enablement. You will also partner with Business Stakeholders to adopt SAP best-practice processes wherever possible, applying customisation only where it delivers clear business differentiation. What you'll be doing Coordinate closely with Product Owners and Business Process Owners to ensure alignment between business processes and solution design. Work collaboratively with Business Process Owners to drive continuous process improvement, including training and upskilling activities. Take a hands-on role in system configuration and functional testing. Provide specialist support during production incidents, including triage and resolution. Create, manage, and maintain delivery artefacts, including functional designs and process documentation. Support high-quality delivery across the SAP Utilities Retail landscape. Location & working pattern Base location: Hybrid - Walnut Court, SN2 8BN Working pattern: 36 hours per week Essential experience and skills To succeed in this role, you will have: Strong ability to understand business requirements and translate them into functional solutions, specifications, and system configurations. Experience creating delivery artefacts, including process flows, functional designs, and design documentation. Specialist knowledge of SAP IS-U Billing, including: o Master Data o Rate Structures o Budget Billing o Payment & Instalment Plans o Exception Management o Invoice Management Knowledge of Customer Services integration with CRM platforms. Understanding of Finance Contract Accounting (FI-CA). Experience configuring and setting up business and technical master data. Knowledge of IDE and market flows, including MOSL. Desirable experience The following would be advantageous: Experience working in Agile delivery environments. Exposure to S/4HANA upgrade programmes. Foundational knowledge of ABAP. Experience with system and third-party integrations. Knowledge of SAP Utilities implementations within the UK water industry. What's in it for you? Competitive salary of up to 70,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Are you a proactive security professional ready to lead incident response and shape the future of security operations across a global enterprise? Join a market-leading organization undergoing a major transformation to build a Group Shared Services model across the UK, Ireland, and the US. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in strengthening security posture across diverse business models-including third-party and franchisee environments. Responsibilities: Lead incident response across multiple regions and business units. Drive security gap analysis and remediation strategies. Manage vulnerability detection and resolution using tools like Tenable, Nessus, and Microsoft Defender. Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and franchisees. Develop and refine security documentation and executive reporting. Contribute to the evolution of a standardized incident response framework. Requirements: Hands-on experience in incident response and vulnerability management. Strong technical skills in Azure 365, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Tenable, and Nessus. Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable insights. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience in Microsoft-centric environments and distributed/franchisee models is a plus. Why this role stands out: Be part of a maturing security function with global impact. Work in a flexible hybrid model that supports work-life balance. Collaborate across regions and business units in a high-autonomy environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to shape security strategy in a dynamic, forward-thinking organization. Ready to make your mark in global security operations? Apply now and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Firmware Engineer Our client is a leader in monitoring IoT technology, developing innovative critical resource monitoring solutions. Exceptional software is at the core of their customers innovations. About the Role We are seeking a developer/ software engineer to help deliver the company's digital product strategy. You will take ownership of a key part of the digital product portfolio, working closely with the Head of Digital to shape its future. This role requires strong software engineering expertise, an understanding of system design and the ability to solve complex problems collaboratively. Key Responsibilities Collaboration: Work with Tech-Leads, and stakeholders to define and prioritize product features, ensuring technical implementation meets business needs. System Improvements: Identify opportunities to enhance system reliability, simplicity, and maintainability, recommending tech stack updates where needed. Innovation: Stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the product portfolio. Risk Mitigation: Identify and address technical risks and develop strategies to manage technical debt. Culture Building: Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning. Cross-team Contributions: Participate in architecture discussions and support wider software development initiatives. User Support: Provide responsive support for urgent issues affecting system users. Role Requirements Technical Skills Core Requirements: 3+ years of experience in software development. Proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows environments. Familiarity with cloud services, especially Azure. Strong knowledge of networking, network security, and IT security. Understanding of best practices for always-on, always-available services. Open-mindedness and a willingness to learn new technologies as needed. Technical Expertise by Team Focus Embedded & Data Platform Team: Expertise in C and C++ development. Firmware development experience for embedded and IoT devices. API development experience. Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and device drivers. Proficiency in debugging firmware for microcontrollers and SoCs. Familiarity with IoT protocols (e.g., MQTT). Strong knowledge of communication protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, MODBUS, SDI12, etc.). Understanding of device management and security protocols (e.g., TLS, DTLS).