Adapro Talent Partners

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to be supporting a large multi-site, retail organisation with their recruitment of a Group Finance Manager, on a permanent basis. Based at their Milton Keynes Headquarters, the Group Finance Manager will report to the Group Financial Controller and be responsible for financial reporting and forecasting for cash flow, balance sheet, and bank covenants. This is a key role in the team responsible for managing operational cash balances and ensuring compliance with loan agreements. The role provides vital support to the business with debt refinancing projects. Responsibilities Month end cashflow reporting for the group to the parent company Production of board pack slides for the above for Business Review Meetings and Board Meetings Monthly preparation of cashflow and covenants forecasts Monthly preparation of interest accruals and other journals connected with net debt (finance lease interest, effective interest, intercompany interest etc) Preparation of daily cashflow models and monitoring of operational cash balances and covenant headroom Half yearly bank reporting to lenders (actuals versus budget and prior year) and preparation of covenant certificates Input and reconciliation of cashflow forecasts in parent company forecasting software Support to the business with ad hoc transformation projects that drive improvements in working capital Ownership of external and internal audit requests related to the above areas Maintain good working knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS with respect to financial instruments Preparation of accounting memos for auditors and group finance for new material transactions associated with financial liabilities, cash, working capital etc Assist in the production of statutory accounts with disclosure for financial instruments, net debt etc Responsible for responding to regular Know Your Customer (KYC), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and other requests from lenders Liaison with the Jersey lawyers in respect of changes to Eurobond listed debt and preparation of board minutes for the same. Support with refinance projects including utilisation requests for existing funding arrangements. The successful Candidate is likely to be an Practice Trained ACA Qualified individual who possesses a strong technical and audit background and is used to preparing technical papers for senior managers and/or auditors, setting out accounting standard implications for new transactions. They will have strong knowledge of IFRS/FRS 102 accounting standards, and may have previously worked in a group finance function preparing management reporting and forecasting, ideally for cashflow, net debt and banking covenants. Our Client is offering a Salary of 65,000 - 70,000 + Benefits and they will be looking conduct interviews WC 13th April 2026.

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a large Milton Keynes based, multi-site retail organisation who are looking to recruit a Head of Risk, on a permanent basis. The Head of Risk is responsible for leading the organisations enterprise risk, business assurance, insurance and data protection frameworks. This role ensures robust governance, effective internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements, while safeguarding the organisation's assets, reputation and data. The Head of Risk will act as the primary liaison with Group Internal Audit, ensuring a strong control environment and protecting the organisation's assets, data and reputation. In capacity as formal Data Protection Officer, the role ensures effective oversight of data protection, privacy and information governance and operates with appropriate independence with an indirect reporting line to the Group DPO on data protection matters. Key Responsibilities: Risk Management & Governance - Oversee the enterprise-wide risk management framework - Maintain and continuously improve the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) across all business areas - Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation processes with senior stakeholders - Provide regular risk reporting to the Senior Leadership Team - Embed a strong risk-aware culture throughout the organisation Audit & Business Assurance - Act as the primary contact for Group Internal Audit, coordinating audit planning, execution, and follow-up. - Manage internal audit responses, ensuring timely and effective remediation of findings. - Conduct periodic reviews of high-risk areas and key controls. Financial Controls & Compliance - Ensure robust financial control processes are in place, documented, and operating effectively. - Support the finance function in maintaining compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies. - Lead periodic reviews to drive continuous improvement in control effectiveness. - Oversee controls related to fraud prevention and detection. - Management of cash collection and processing contract Data Protection & Privacy - Act as the appointed Data Protection Officer under UK GDPR - Direct the organisation's data protection strategy and compliance framework - Advise stakeholders on data protection obligations, risks and mitigations - Ensure effective management of data subject rights requests (DSARs), data breaches and DPIAs - Maintain key documentation (ROPA, policies, retention schedules) - Act as primary contact for the ICO - Promote a strong data protection culture Insurance & Risk Transfer - Oversee the organisation's insurance programme, ensuring appropriate coverage and value for money. - Manage relationships with brokers and insurers. - Lead claims management and ensure lessons learned are embedded into risk management processes. Policy, Controls & Continuous Improvement - Develop, maintain, and enforce risk, audit, and compliance policies. - Drive continuous improvement in governance, risk, and control processes. - Leverage data and analytics to enhance risk insights and monitoring. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience - Significant experience in risk, audit or internal controls - Experience with DPO or privacy frameworks - Sound knowledge of UK GDPR and risk frameworks - Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIA/CISA or equivalent) - Data protection qualification desirable - Strong stakeholder management skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Excellent planning, organisational and time management - Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills - Line management experience Our Client is offering a basic salary of 90,000 - 95,000 + Car + Bonus + Benefits

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing SME business based near Buckingham, who are looking to recruit a Part Time Purchase Ledger Clerk, on a permanent basis. This role is very flexible and could be worked over 20 or 24 hours per week, and across 4 or 5 days in the office. The Part Time Purchase Ledger Clerk will handle (Apply online only) per month and they be responsible for the following duties: Processing of supplier invoices on to the Order Wise PO system and Sage accounting system Matching of supplier invoices to goods received notes and purchase orders Ensuring authorisation of all invoices in line with Group approval policies Ensuring correct coding and VAT treatment of invoices Payment of suppliers in line with Group policies and supplier payment terms Processing and payment of employee expense claims Processing and reconciliation of company credit cards statements Assist the Financial Controller in reconciling bank, Opayo, and other customer payment methods Reconciliation of monthly supplier statements Open company post Process supplier account applications Assist the Financial Controller with VAT returns Control and reconcile petty cash Filing of supplier invoices/delivery tickets/electronic attachment of supplier invoices on to the system transaction Assisting the Financial Controller in the month end processes General holiday cover for time critical tasks within the department Our Client is seeking a Candidate with excellent Purchase Ledger experience, a willingness to understand the business and the impact that accurate invoice processing has on it. The first week of any month tends to be a particularly critical time as supplier invoices need to be processed on to the system to finalise monthly reporting - therefore any holidays during these periods need careful consideration. Our Client is offering this Part Time role with an hourly rate of 15 - 16 per hour. We will be shortlisting for this role very quickly and our Client will interview in the next week.

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to have been exclusively retained by a Buckinghamshire based 30M T/O SME who are looking to recruit a Financial Controller, on a permanent basis. The Financial Controller is responsible for enhancing the business facing profile of the finance department. The role requires a technically strong, commercially astute individual capable of managing all aspects of FP&A, controlling, and influencing cross functional decision-making. They will also drive efficiency and continuous improvement within in processes and shall also be a key member of the operational leadership team. Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, providing insights to support decision-making. Support and challenge budget holders with operational expenditure reviews. Develop integrated budgeting model including cashflow forecast and balance sheet. Accountable for rolling cashflow forecasting and working capital analysis to the Finance Director and wider leadership team. Develop and maintain key financial performance metrics. Ability to design, build and refine models to support strategic decision making and operational efficiency. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Accountable for the delivery of accurate and timely management accounts across multiple legal entities, ensuring consistency of accounting policies and intercompany reconciliations. Ensure accuracy of Management Accounts and ensure all numbers have been reviewed and are supported. Ensure timely completion of month-end reconciliations and quarterly tax returns. Maintain and control the fixed asset register. Lead the audit programme ensuring that Statutory Accounts are completed for all group companies. Team Leadership & Process Improvement: Lead and manage the finance team to ensure processes are enhanced and that KPI's are delivered. Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering high performance. Ensure a high degree of financial literacy within the wider business. Maximise the efficient use of the ERP system. Ensure systems, controls and documentation are maintained to an investor-grade standard, supporting audit and due diligence requirements. The successful Candidate will be a Professionally Qualified individual with genuine breadth to their experience, including financial control, FP&A, transactional finance management and strategic analysis. They will be an excellent leader who can effectively manage and challenge both finance and non-finance stakeholders. The Financial Controller will be equally adept and working in a hand's-on manner, and taking a more strategic approach. This role will require exceptional systems experience, including the ability to create advanced financial models and effectively make use of Power BI. Our Client is offering a Salary of 70,000 - 85,000 + Bonus + Benefits