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Financial Controller - High-Growth Private Finance Group Northampton 70,000- 100,000 (DOE) + Bonus (10-15%) On-Site Role A high-growth specialist finance provider is seeking a qualified and ambitious Financial Controller to support the Finance Director and lead the day-to-day finance function. This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically strong, commercially astute accountant looking for career acceleration in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and rapidly scaling business. The Role As Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of management accounting, reporting, forecasting support and financial control across a multi-entity finance environment. You will play a vital role in delivering accurate consolidated reporting, improving processes and helping shape the future finance function as the business expands. Working directly with the Finance Director, you will also support modelling, analysis and scenario planning for new commercial initiatives, product developments and strategic opportunities. This is a hands-on role requiring a blend of technical excellence, commercial insight and operational leadership. Key Responsibilities Produce monthly consolidated management accounts across multiple entities. Lead month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and P&L/balance sheet reviews. Prepare VAT returns (partial exemption) and corporation tax computations. Liaise with auditors; prepare schedules and handle the majority of audit queries. Manage funder-related bookkeeping for lending companies. Lead budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling. Support commercial analysis, profitability reviews and sensitivity modelling. Identify and implement process and system improvements. Line manage Management Accountant and Assistant Accountant. Support commission review, payroll validation and time-sensitive month-end processes. About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). Experience in a high-quality finance function - Big4/Top10 trained or large corporate background advantageous. Strong technical accounting skills: consolidations, audit liaison, reporting accuracy. Skilled Excel modeller; ideally with exposure to Power BI. Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth or entrepreneurial environment. Confident working at speed and responding to evolving commercial priorities. Comfortable working onsite daily with senior leadership exposure. What's on Offer 70- 100,000 DOE base salary Bonus typically 10-15% Significant role growth as the business expands Direct development from an experienced Finance Director Opportunity to step into a future senior finance leadership role Apply if you are looking for a broad, impactful role where your work will directly influence strategic and commercial decisions.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. Key responsibilities The Business Partnering (BP) team works with the Audit Stream to identify learning needs and develop an appropriate response to these needs, drives the L&D agenda and coordinates with the business on various people-related activities. It also supports the analysis of learning data / evaluation of our programmes. Acting as the business voice within L&D, the team provides oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that meet the needs scoped. Similar, the team is the face of L&D in the Stream providing useful guidance and insight as the business explores how to best support our people's ongoing learning and development. In this role you will be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of learning, ensuring this directly addresses business needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored learning Advocating and supporting business needs within L&D ensuring responses are focused on business objectives and support achievement of wider organisational goals whilst remaining commercially productive and effective Acting as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D and being able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise Reporting back to the business on progress against agreed plans Providing objective challenge to the business on training needs and act as a sounding board in respect to planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action Advocating L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the stream Supporting the delivery of an effective Audit L&D curriculum across the Audit Stream Developing successful, long-term, strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and wider business to support the L&D agenda, respond effectively to business needs and align with overall strategy and wider organisational goals (helping to bring together the activities of the various central support teams in respect to key projects) Participating in the coordination and conduct of the learning needs analysis with stakeholders and oversee the development of the curriculum plan to respond to the agreed needs - working in collaboration with the wider L&D team Supporting onsite delivery of programmes where appropriate - onsite operational support and facilitation (as agreed as part of the wider programme / curriculum plan) Providing insights into the latest thinking, innovation and best practice in L&D, using this to make sensible recommendations to the business around L&D strategy Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous L&D experience is preferred but not essential Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects in partnership with the Audit Stream Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards Previous experience in facilitation of programmes would be beneficial bit is not essential Focus on generating commercially viable solutions - proven ability in problem-solving balancing the various demands of stakeholders to generate an effective response Strong teamworking and collaboration skills alongside an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence, quality and outputs We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. Key responsibilities The Business Partnering (BP) team works with the Audit Stream to identify learning needs and develop an appropriate response to these needs, drives the L&D agenda and coordinates with the business on various people-related activities. It also supports the analysis of learning data / evaluation of our programmes. Acting as the business voice within L&D, the team provides oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that meet the needs scoped. Similar, the team is the face of L&D in the Stream providing useful guidance and insight as the business explores how to best support our people's ongoing learning and development. In this role you will be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of learning, ensuring this directly addresses business needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored learning Advocating and supporting business needs within L&D ensuring responses are focused on business objectives and support achievement of wider organisational goals whilst remaining commercially productive and effective Acting as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D and being able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise Reporting back to the business on progress against agreed plans Providing objective challenge to the business on training needs and act as a sounding board in respect to planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action Advocating L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the stream Supporting the delivery of an effective Audit L&D curriculum across the Audit Stream Developing successful, long-term, strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and wider business to support the L&D agenda, respond effectively to business needs and align with overall strategy and wider organisational goals (helping to bring together the activities of the various central support teams in respect to key projects) Participating in the coordination and conduct of the learning needs analysis with stakeholders and oversee the development of the curriculum plan to respond to the agreed needs - working in collaboration with the wider L&D team Supporting onsite delivery of programmes where appropriate - onsite operational support and facilitation (as agreed as part of the wider programme / curriculum plan) Providing insights into the latest thinking, innovation and best practice in L&D, using this to make sensible recommendations to the business around L&D strategy Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous L&D experience is preferred but not essential Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects in partnership with the Audit Stream Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards Previous experience in facilitation of programmes would be beneficial bit is not essential Focus on generating commercially viable solutions - proven ability in problem-solving balancing the various demands of stakeholders to generate an effective response Strong teamworking and collaboration skills alongside an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence, quality and outputs We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. Key responsibilities The Business Partnering (BP) team works with the Audit Stream to identify learning needs and develop an appropriate response to these needs, drives the L&D agenda and coordinates with the business on various people-related activities. It also supports the analysis of learning data / evaluation of our programmes. Acting as the business voice within L&D, the team provides oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that meet the needs scoped. Similar, the team is the face of L&D in the Stream providing useful guidance and insight as the business explores how to best support our people's ongoing learning and development. In this role you will be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of learning, ensuring this directly addresses business needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored learning Advocating and supporting business needs within L&D ensuring responses are focused on business objectives and support achievement of wider organisational goals whilst remaining commercially productive and effective Acting as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D and being able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise Reporting back to the business on progress against agreed plans Providing objective challenge to the business on training needs and act as a sounding board in respect to planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action Advocating L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the stream Supporting the delivery of an effective Audit L&D curriculum across the Audit Stream Developing successful, long-term, strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and wider business to support the L&D agenda, respond effectively to business needs and align with overall strategy and wider organisational goals (helping to bring together the activities of the various central support teams in respect to key projects) Participating in the coordination and conduct of the learning needs analysis with stakeholders and oversee the development of the curriculum plan to respond to the agreed needs - working in collaboration with the wider L&D team Supporting onsite delivery of programmes where appropriate - onsite operational support and facilitation (as agreed as part of the wider programme / curriculum plan) Providing insights into the latest thinking, innovation and best practice in L&D, using this to make sensible recommendations to the business around L&D strategy Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous L&D experience is preferred but not essential Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects in partnership with the Audit Stream Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards Previous experience in facilitation of programmes would be beneficial bit is not essential Focus on generating commercially viable solutions - proven ability in problem-solving balancing the various demands of stakeholders to generate an effective response Strong teamworking and collaboration skills alongside an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence, quality and outputs We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. Key responsibilities The Business Partnering (BP) team works with the Audit Stream to identify learning needs and develop an appropriate response to these needs, drives the L&D agenda and coordinates with the business on various people-related activities. It also supports the analysis of learning data / evaluation of our programmes. Acting as the business voice within L&D, the team provides oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that meet the needs scoped. Similar, the team is the face of L&D in the Stream providing useful guidance and insight as the business explores how to best support our people's ongoing learning and development. In this role you will be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of learning, ensuring this directly addresses business needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored learning Advocating and supporting business needs within L&D ensuring responses are focused on business objectives and support achievement of wider organisational goals whilst remaining commercially productive and effective Acting as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D and being able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise Reporting back to the business on progress against agreed plans Providing objective challenge to the business on training needs and act as a sounding board in respect to planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action Advocating L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the stream Supporting the delivery of an effective Audit L&D curriculum across the Audit Stream Developing successful, long-term, strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and wider business to support the L&D agenda, respond effectively to business needs and align with overall strategy and wider organisational goals (helping to bring together the activities of the various central support teams in respect to key projects) Participating in the coordination and conduct of the learning needs analysis with stakeholders and oversee the development of the curriculum plan to respond to the agreed needs - working in collaboration with the wider L&D team Supporting onsite delivery of programmes where appropriate - onsite operational support and facilitation (as agreed as part of the wider programme / curriculum plan) Providing insights into the latest thinking, innovation and best practice in L&D, using this to make sensible recommendations to the business around L&D strategy Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous L&D experience is preferred but not essential Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects in partnership with the Audit Stream Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards Previous experience in facilitation of programmes would be beneficial bit is not essential Focus on generating commercially viable solutions - proven ability in problem-solving balancing the various demands of stakeholders to generate an effective response Strong teamworking and collaboration skills alongside an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence, quality and outputs We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. Key responsibilities The Business Partnering (BP) team works with the Audit Stream to identify learning needs and develop an appropriate response to these needs, drives the L&D agenda and coordinates with the business on various people-related activities. It also supports the analysis of learning data / evaluation of our programmes. Acting as the business voice within L&D, the team provides oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that meet the needs scoped. Similar, the team is the face of L&D in the Stream providing useful guidance and insight as the business explores how to best support our people's ongoing learning and development. In this role you will be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of learning, ensuring this directly addresses business needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored learning Advocating and supporting business needs within L&D ensuring responses are focused on business objectives and support achievement of wider organisational goals whilst remaining commercially productive and effective Acting as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D and being able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise Reporting back to the business on progress against agreed plans Providing objective challenge to the business on training needs and act as a sounding board in respect to planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action Advocating L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the stream Supporting the delivery of an effective Audit L&D curriculum across the Audit Stream Developing successful, long-term, strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and wider business to support the L&D agenda, respond effectively to business needs and align with overall strategy and wider organisational goals (helping to bring together the activities of the various central support teams in respect to key projects) Participating in the coordination and conduct of the learning needs analysis with stakeholders and oversee the development of the curriculum plan to respond to the agreed needs - working in collaboration with the wider L&D team Supporting onsite delivery of programmes where appropriate - onsite operational support and facilitation (as agreed as part of the wider programme / curriculum plan) Providing insights into the latest thinking, innovation and best practice in L&D, using this to make sensible recommendations to the business around L&D strategy Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous L&D experience is preferred but not essential Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects in partnership with the Audit Stream Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards Previous experience in facilitation of programmes would be beneficial bit is not essential Focus on generating commercially viable solutions - proven ability in problem-solving balancing the various demands of stakeholders to generate an effective response Strong teamworking and collaboration skills alongside an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence, quality and outputs We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. Key responsibilities The Business Partnering (BP) team works with the Audit Stream to identify learning needs and develop an appropriate response to these needs, drives the L&D agenda and coordinates with the business on various people-related activities. It also supports the analysis of learning data / evaluation of our programmes. Acting as the business voice within L&D, the team provides oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that meet the needs scoped. Similar, the team is the face of L&D in the Stream providing useful guidance and insight as the business explores how to best support our people's ongoing learning and development. In this role you will be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of learning, ensuring this directly addresses business needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored learning Advocating and supporting business needs within L&D ensuring responses are focused on business objectives and support achievement of wider organisational goals whilst remaining commercially productive and effective Acting as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D and being able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise Reporting back to the business on progress against agreed plans Providing objective challenge to the business on training needs and act as a sounding board in respect to planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action Advocating L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the stream Supporting the delivery of an effective Audit L&D curriculum across the Audit Stream Developing successful, long-term, strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and wider business to support the L&D agenda, respond effectively to business needs and align with overall strategy and wider organisational goals (helping to bring together the activities of the various central support teams in respect to key projects) Participating in the coordination and conduct of the learning needs analysis with stakeholders and oversee the development of the curriculum plan to respond to the agreed needs - working in collaboration with the wider L&D team Supporting onsite delivery of programmes where appropriate - onsite operational support and facilitation (as agreed as part of the wider programme / curriculum plan) Providing insights into the latest thinking, innovation and best practice in L&D, using this to make sensible recommendations to the business around L&D strategy Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous L&D experience is preferred but not essential Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects in partnership with the Audit Stream Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards Previous experience in facilitation of programmes would be beneficial bit is not essential Focus on generating commercially viable solutions - proven ability in problem-solving balancing the various demands of stakeholders to generate an effective response Strong teamworking and collaboration skills alongside an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence, quality and outputs We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. Key responsibilities The Business Partnering (BP) team works with the Audit Stream to identify learning needs and develop an appropriate response to these needs, drives the L&D agenda and coordinates with the business on various people-related activities. It also supports the analysis of learning data / evaluation of our programmes. Acting as the business voice within L&D, the team provides oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that meet the needs scoped. Similar, the team is the face of L&D in the Stream providing useful guidance and insight as the business explores how to best support our people's ongoing learning and development. In this role you will be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of learning, ensuring this directly addresses business needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored learning Advocating and supporting business needs within L&D ensuring responses are focused on business objectives and support achievement of wider organisational goals whilst remaining commercially productive and effective Acting as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D and being able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise Reporting back to the business on progress against agreed plans Providing objective challenge to the business on training needs and act as a sounding board in respect to planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action Advocating L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the stream Supporting the delivery of an effective Audit L&D curriculum across the Audit Stream Developing successful, long-term, strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and wider business to support the L&D agenda, respond effectively to business needs and align with overall strategy and wider organisational goals (helping to bring together the activities of the various central support teams in respect to key projects) Participating in the coordination and conduct of the learning needs analysis with stakeholders and oversee the development of the curriculum plan to respond to the agreed needs - working in collaboration with the wider L&D team Supporting onsite delivery of programmes where appropriate - onsite operational support and facilitation (as agreed as part of the wider programme / curriculum plan) Providing insights into the latest thinking, innovation and best practice in L&D, using this to make sensible recommendations to the business around L&D strategy Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous L&D experience is preferred but not essential Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects in partnership with the Audit Stream Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards Previous experience in facilitation of programmes would be beneficial bit is not essential Focus on generating commercially viable solutions - proven ability in problem-solving balancing the various demands of stakeholders to generate an effective response Strong teamworking and collaboration skills alongside an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence, quality and outputs We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. Key responsibilities The Business Partnering (BP) team works with the Audit Stream to identify learning needs and develop an appropriate response to these needs, drives the L&D agenda and coordinates with the business on various people-related activities. It also supports the analysis of learning data / evaluation of our programmes. Acting as the business voice within L&D, the team provides oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that meet the needs scoped. Similar, the team is the face of L&D in the Stream providing useful guidance and insight as the business explores how to best support our people's ongoing learning and development. In this role you will be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of learning, ensuring this directly addresses business needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored learning Advocating and supporting business needs within L&D ensuring responses are focused on business objectives and support achievement of wider organisational goals whilst remaining commercially productive and effective Acting as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D and being able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise Reporting back to the business on progress against agreed plans Providing objective challenge to the business on training needs and act as a sounding board in respect to planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action Advocating L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the stream Supporting the delivery of an effective Audit L&D curriculum across the Audit Stream Developing successful, long-term, strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and wider business to support the L&D agenda, respond effectively to business needs and align with overall strategy and wider organisational goals (helping to bring together the activities of the various central support teams in respect to key projects) Participating in the coordination and conduct of the learning needs analysis with stakeholders and oversee the development of the curriculum plan to respond to the agreed needs - working in collaboration with the wider L&D team Supporting onsite delivery of programmes where appropriate - onsite operational support and facilitation (as agreed as part of the wider programme / curriculum plan) Providing insights into the latest thinking, innovation and best practice in L&D, using this to make sensible recommendations to the business around L&D strategy Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous L&D experience is preferred but not essential Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects in partnership with the Audit Stream Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards Previous experience in facilitation of programmes would be beneficial bit is not essential Focus on generating commercially viable solutions - proven ability in problem-solving balancing the various demands of stakeholders to generate an effective response Strong teamworking and collaboration skills alongside an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence, quality and outputs We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. Key responsibilities The Business Partnering (BP) team works with the Audit Stream to identify learning needs and develop an appropriate response to these needs, drives the L&D agenda and coordinates with the business on various people-related activities. It also supports the analysis of learning data / evaluation of our programmes. Acting as the business voice within L&D, the team provides oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that meet the needs scoped. Similar, the team is the face of L&D in the Stream providing useful guidance and insight as the business explores how to best support our people's ongoing learning and development. In this role you will be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of learning, ensuring this directly addresses business needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored learning Advocating and supporting business needs within L&D ensuring responses are focused on business objectives and support achievement of wider organisational goals whilst remaining commercially productive and effective Acting as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D and being able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise Reporting back to the business on progress against agreed plans Providing objective challenge to the business on training needs and act as a sounding board in respect to planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action Advocating L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the stream Supporting the delivery of an effective Audit L&D curriculum across the Audit Stream Developing successful, long-term, strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and wider business to support the L&D agenda, respond effectively to business needs and align with overall strategy and wider organisational goals (helping to bring together the activities of the various central support teams in respect to key projects) Participating in the coordination and conduct of the learning needs analysis with stakeholders and oversee the development of the curriculum plan to respond to the agreed needs - working in collaboration with the wider L&D team Supporting onsite delivery of programmes where appropriate - onsite operational support and facilitation (as agreed as part of the wider programme / curriculum plan) Providing insights into the latest thinking, innovation and best practice in L&D, using this to make sensible recommendations to the business around L&D strategy Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous L&D experience is preferred but not essential Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects in partnership with the Audit Stream Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards Previous experience in facilitation of programmes would be beneficial bit is not essential Focus on generating commercially viable solutions - proven ability in problem-solving balancing the various demands of stakeholders to generate an effective response Strong teamworking and collaboration skills alongside an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence, quality and outputs We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Senior Strategist and Head of UK & EU Operations Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Location: UK, able to travel to London twice a week, Hybrid-working, shared office space in Holborn Job Category: Mission-aligned growth, Strategic leadership, Operational excellence, Team leadership, collaboration and culture Salary: 80000 GBP 93000 GBP (Annum) About us XDI (Cross Dependency Initiative) is a specialist, mission-led physical climate risk analytics company, focused on changing how climate risk is understood, valued and acted on by the institutions that shape the global economy. Established in 2007, XDI is the world s longest-standing independent specialist in physical climate risk and adaptation analytics, and is named market leader in two of the world s most prestigious independent evaluations of climate risk analytics the Forrester Wave : Climate Risk Analytics Software and Verdantix s Smart Innovators: Physical Climate Risk Solutions. We translate climate risk into financially decision-useful intelligence, enabling decision-makers to plan for resilience and adaptation, and to redirect capital away from high-risk, high-emission activities toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. Our clients include major banks, investors, asset owners and governments around the world, and we increasingly partner with academic institutions and NGOs to help deliver our impact goals. XDI is part of The Climate Risk Group . Across the group, we have around 50 team members based in Australia and Europe. Our European client base has grown rapidly over the past three years through a combination of strategic partnerships and direct client relationships. In early 2023, we established our first European office in London, providing a base for team members across the UK and Spain and supporting our continued growth across the region. We are now looking to expand our UK-based team. The Role As our Senior Strategist & Head of EU & UK Operations, you will be the bridge between impact strategy, partner development, and regional execution, playing a pivotal role in scaling our influence across the private and financial sectors. You will lead the identification of new opportunities (commercial and NGO partnerships and markets), strengthen our commercial systems, and ensure the organisation is set up to deliver them efficiently, advancing the organisation s mission and long-term sustainability. This role is ideal for a senior NGO or mission-driven leader who thrives where strategy, relationship building, systems design, and operational delivery intersect. If this sounds like you, please apply now with your CV and a cover letter including why you d like to work for XDI. Or contact Caroline Parisy People & Culture for an informal chat. Interviews will start in early January 2026. Key Accountabilities Mission-Aligned Growth Partner with the Global Head of Commercial & Partnerships and C-suite leaders to understand our Theory of Change, priority markets, and partnership opportunities. Develop UK and EU commercial and non-commercial impact campaigns that reflect market needs and strategic priorities. Translate clients needs into clear problem statements and solutions across our SaaS, consulting, and hybrid offerings. Support clients and partners, including advisory firms, data providers, and sustainability consultancies, in understanding our services, value proposition and impact potential. Build strong relationships with NGOs, NFPs, and government agencies, including data-sharing partnerships. Proactively identify, qualify, and pursue new commercial and impact-driving opportunities, helping secure new clients and strategic partners. Craft compelling proposals, EOIs, pitches, partnership decks, and impact narratives. Monitor market trends and leverage data insights to pinpoint strategic growth opportunities. Maintain high-quality CRM discipline to ensure clarity in pipeline management and partnership activities. Strategic Leadership Translate the organisation s Theory of Change into actionable campaign strategies for the UK and EU regions. Build relationships with regional change agents, thought leaders, and ecosystem partners. Develop systems to monitor progress against the strategy and the impact of the organisation against goals. Assess the organisation s success at driving impact while sustaining its own revenue generation. Operational Excellence Provide strategic input during planning cycles to ensure commercial initiatives align with market realities and organisational goals. Enhance commercial dashboards, reporting, and CRM systems to strengthen decision-making. Evaluate sales pipeline against delivery capacity to maintain sustainable growth. Apply strong financial and P&L understanding to guide commercial decisions and strengthen organisational health. Oversee contracts, budgets, and project reporting with rigour and clarity. Leadership, Collaboration & Culture Foster a high-performance, values-aligned environment grounded in trust, inclusion, and collaboration. Provide people leadership to a multidisciplinary team (Sales, Customer Success, and Data Product Specialists), supporting their development and wellbeing. Coach and mentor team members, aligning their strengths and interests with organisational needs. Coordinate cross-functional workflows, ensuring transparent communication and seamless execution. Capabilities and Experience Sought After Senior experience in business development, partnerships, or commercial strategy within NGOs, NFPs, or purpose-driven organisations. Strong commercial and analytical judgement, with an ability to distill complexity into clear, persuasive narratives. Demonstrated capability in building or improving commercial systems and operational processes. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a record of trusted relationships across sectors. Experience leading teams and delivering impact in fast-paced, evolving environments. Ability to navigate ambiguity, bring structure, clarity, and focus to complex or shifting priorities. Comfortable collaborating across cultures, remotely, and across time zones. Knowledge of climate science, climate risk, or climate-tech ecosystems. Deep commitment to ethical leadership, purpose-driven work, and climate impact, with a belief in the catalytic role of the private, financial, and political sectors in driving change. Strong networks across UK, Europe, or global climate and sustainability communities. Motivated by bold ideas, iterative learning, and agile ways of working. Why work with us? Want to know more about us and our work? Visit our Newsroom and explore our latest 2025 Physical Climate Risk Reports: We are a mission-led organisation powered by people who want to apply their professional skills to deliver meaningful, real-world outcomes on climate change. Our team is united by a strong alignment to our purpose and a culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute, challenge ideas, and be heard. We take pride in maintaining an inclusive, supportive environment where we care deeply about wellbeing, teamwork is strong, and people feel connected to the bigger picture. You ll find empowered, collaborative teams, clear alignment to organisational goals, and leadership that values clarity, trust and impact. We also offer a range of generous employment conditions designed to support balance, autonomy and growth, including: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working Fortnightly Wellbeing Days while remaining on full-time pay Access to our Employee Assistance Program Empowered, cross-functional ways of working A culture of continuous feedback and recognition If this sounds like you, please apply now with your CV and a cover letter including why you d like to work for XDI. Interviews will start in early January 2026. 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Role: Lead Embedded Software Engineer Location: Fordsham, Cheshire salary: 60,000 to 70,000 When it comes to engineering medical technologies used at the point of need, whether in a GP surgery, an ICU, or a specialist hospital department, our client is setting new benchmarks for innovation, safety, and quality. Their devices are designed to prolong life, support clinicians, and deliver absolute reliability in critical environments. With over a century of combined group expertise in high pressure medical systems and patient care technology, the business has earned long standing trust from healthcare professionals and patients alike. Building on this heritage, they are now expanding their engineering department and are looking for a highly capable Lead Embedded Software Engineer to guide the next generation of life saving products. The Opportunity As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will take ownership of embedded software development within the department, acting as the technical lead and setting the standards for quality, architecture, documentation, and compliance. You will play a central role in developing devices used in hospitals, critical care wards, and frontline clinical environments. You will work closely with hardware, systems, and regulatory teams, ensuring products meet the stringent requirements expected of medical grade technology. This is a key appointment within a growing medical device start up environment, where your expertise and leadership will meaningfully shape the future of the department and its products. Who They Are Looking For The business is open minded and will consider applicants from three backgrounds: Medical device specialists, experienced embedded software engineers with a background in medical, healthcare, or other regulated environments such as ISO 13485, IEC 62304, aerospace, automotive safety, and similar sectors Regulated industry engineers, with transferrable skills from other safety critical or regulated sectors and the appetite to transition into medical devices Exceptional embedded software engineers, without regulated industry experience but who demonstrate the drive, determination, and personal qualities to thrive in a medical device environment Titles considered include Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Principal Embedded Software Engineer, and Lead Embedded Software Engineer, with salary aligned to capability and experience. Location and Hybrid Working The Director is supportive of remote working and is happy for the role to be office based one to two days per week, potentially less. However, due to internal policy, the successful candidate must live within a sensible commuting distance and be able to reach the Frodsham site within around one hour and fifteen minutes when needed for collaboration, test activities, or project requirements. Package 60,000 to 70,000 salary, depending on experience and seniority 5.9% company pension contribution 8% annual performance based bonus Flexible hybrid working An opportunity to lead an embedded function within an innovative medical device environment. Meaningful work on products that improve and save lives If you want your work to have purpose, this is a rare chance to combine cutting edge engineering with real world clinical impact. You will be joining an ambitious and passionate team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through technological excellence.

We are a fast-growing B2B SaaS company providing an end-to-end cloud retail platform for specialist retail sectors including Cycle, Equestrian and Outdoor. With a strong UK customer base and an expanding presence in the US and other international markets, the business is entering its next phase of growth following recent investment. As part of this evolution, we are strengthening our marketing capability to build a scalable, commercially accountable go-to-market engine. We are now seeking a Head of Marketing to lead this transformation and develop a modern, high-performance SaaS marketing function. The Head of Marketing will take full ownership of the marketing function and build a predictable, scalable demand engine across the US, UK and other international markets. This is a hands on leadership role and is well suited to an ambitious Senior Marketer or current Head of Marketing. The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Product and Customer Success, reporting to the Director. This role involves setting strategy, executing campaigns, strengthening operations, improving analytics and developing a small team. Key Responsibilities Demand Generation and Pipeline Growth Build and manage a full-funnel demand generation engine to support revenue targets. Lead acquisition activity across paid, organic, partner and industry channels. Run performance marketing programs, including testing, optimisation and attribution. Establish clear pipeline metrics, reporting, forecasting and CAC guardrails. Positioning, Messaging and Go To Market Refine ICPs for both UK, US and Australian segments. Work to cleanse the CRM data so we can identify ICP's in our database so we can target effectively. Develop clear, differentiated SaaS positioning and value propositions. Align messaging across Sales, Product and Customer Success, with a strong focus on ICP pain points and the value prop. Create and maintain campaigns and GTM programs grounded in customer insight. Marketing Operations and Analytics Improve CRM, automation and lifecycle management. Implement lead scoring, segmentation, nurture flows and lifecycle programs. Build dashboards and reporting to provide transparency on performance. Introduce effective processes, governance and marketing rhythms. Leadership and Team Development Lead, coach and develop the existing marketing team (currently two people). Provide clarity in roles, routines, expectations and workflows. Foster a culture of curiosity, learning, critical thinking and accountability. Identify future hiring needs and contribute to team shaping as the function scales. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Sales to align MQL, SQL and opportunity definitions and improve pipeline flow. Support Product with market insight, release communications and launch frameworks. The successful candidate will be determined to build and maintain strong product knowledge both personally and within the marketing team. Support Customer Success with lifecycle communications and expansion initiatives. Work with the US team to adapt and execute international go-to-market strategies. Required Experience Successful experience in B2B SaaS marketing, with a clear understanding of what drove that success. Demonstrable experience contributing to or owning pipeline creation. Hands on experience in performance marketing and acquisition channels. Strong working knowledge of CRM, marketing automation and analytics. We use Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM. Experience working closely with Sales teams and supporting revenue-generating motions. Experience managing or mentoring at least one direct report. Evidence of executing campaigns as well as setting strategy. Experience delivering digital marketing campaigns and engaging with social media to build brand presence, with the ability to coach and develop the team in this area. Experience supporting UK and US go to market approaches. We target SME's so experience working with volume opportunity generation desirable Experience in retail tech, e commerce platforms or similar sectors. Knowledge of subscription economics (CAC, LTV, NRR, pipeline velocity). Familiarity with StoryBrand or similar communication frameworks. Familiarity with Gap Selling or similar consultative but volume suitable sales technique. Curiosity: Proactively seeks insight and understands customer motivations. Critical Thinking: Makes evidence based decisions and challenges assumptions. Empathy: Understands stakeholders and customers, and leads with emotional intelligence. Problem Solving: Brings clarity and structure to complex challenges. Leadership: Provides direction, development and trust based management to the team. Creativity: Generates fresh approaches to campaigns, messaging and GTM activities. Deliberate Learning: Continuously develops marketing knowledge and capability. Business Acumen: Understands commercial drivers including CAC, LTV, churn and pipeline. Coachability: Adapts well to feedback and iterates for improvement. Success Measures (12-18 Months) Predictable and scalable pipeline contribution across UK and US markets. Clear, compelling and consistent SaaS positioning and messaging. Improved funnel efficiency and CAC performance. A confident, structured and well managed marketing team. Strong cross functional alignment with Sales, Product and Customer Success. Mature reporting and attribution models embedded into the business. A replicable playbook for ongoing marketing growth. What's in it for you? Full time position based in Manchester City Centre. Starting salary of £55,000, depending on experience. 31 days' holiday, including bank holidays and time off at Christmas. Private healthcare, including dental, optical, and mental health support. Support with daily stand ups, fortnightly one to ones, and annual reviews. Training investment and skill development opportunities. If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and accompanying cover letter .

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You will ne someone with; ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Previous experience of managing people. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our Audit Quality Department. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm's partners and staff Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting Exhibit a strong working knowledge of: IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Core Infrastructure Architect Must have an active DV Clearance Join a dynamic, multi-skilled agile team as a Core Infrastructure Architect , where collaboration and innovation drive success. You'll work closely with architects, security specialists, and service teams to deliver robust and secure infrastructure solutions that align with our customer's vision. About the Role - Core Infrastructure Architect As a Core Infrastructure Architect , you'll take ownership of technical proposals, ensuring they meet client goals and architectural standards. Reporting to the CTO Lead Architect, you'll collaborate across business areas and engage with senior customer stakeholders to drive delivery excellence. You'll manage third-party suppliers and handle requests for change, ensuring the architectural integrity of solutions is maintained throughout the lifecycle. What We're Looking For - Core Infrastructure Architect Proven client-facing experience at a senior level with excellent communication and presentation skills. Extensive knowledge in designing and implementing secure, large-scale, and highly resilient infrastructures . Experience working directly with customers to define and refine infrastructure requirements . Strong background in Agile methodologies and delivering production-ready infrastructure solutions. Expertise in Microsoft Windows systems administration , including configuration management via GPO, Registry, Powershell, and Windows Update mechanisms. Experience designing solutions compliant with strict security and compliance standards . Bring your technical expertise and leadership to the forefront as a Core Infrastructure Architect and help shape next-generation infrastructure solutions. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.