Head of Data Management & Reporting Permanent, Full Time £77,258 - £90,892 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Ref: 22158 We're recruiting an experienced and forward thinking leader to take on the role of Head of Data Management and Reporting. This is a high impact position at the centre of how the Council uses data to shape strategy, improve services, and deliver better outcomes for communities across Essex. In this strategically important role, you will lead the development of a modern, reliable, and high quality data environment that supports confident, evidence based decision making at every level of the organisation. We are seeking someone with proven experience working within data teams and modern data platforms, and who is confident navigating future organisational and technical challenges, including those arising from Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). You will set the direction for data governance, reporting standards, and engineering capability, ensuring that insight is accurate, accessible, and aligned to the Council's priorities. You will head a talented team of data engineers, analysts, and reporting specialists, creating a culture that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will drive the delivery of scalable data platforms and reporting solutions that enable greater automation, improved efficiency, and enhanced analytical capability. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic vision with operational rigour. You will ensure data is managed responsibly and securely, maintaining full compliance with legal and regulatory standards while enabling the organisation to make better use of its data assets. Your leadership will directly contribute to Essex County Council's (ECC's) ambition to be a modern, data driven, digitally enabled council. For an accomplished data leader, this is a significant opportunity to influence change at scale, shape the future of ECC's data landscape, and support services that make a tangible difference to the lives of residents. To read more about our business area, please visit: Policy, Economy, Investment and Property Interviews are expected to take place for this role towards the end of April 2026 / beginning of May 2026 at County Hall, Chelmsford. Accountabilities In this role, you will provide strategic leadership to translate organisational priorities into effective, future-focused data and service delivery. You will work collaboratively across ECC and with external partners, maintaining strong relationships that support long-term planning and high-quality outcomes. Using evidence-based insight, you will identify and deliver improvements, implement innovative and commercially minded solutions, and ensure digital technologies are effectively used to enhance performance and customer experience. You will lead the development, governance, and optimisation of ECC's enterprise data architecture, ensuring secure, scalable and interoperable data systems, high-quality core datasets, and robust reporting capabilities that enable data-driven decision-making. You will champion self-service analytics, oversee advanced visualisation and reporting products, and drive automation to improve efficiency. As a senior leader, you will manage and develop a high-performing data and reporting team, promote equality and diversity in decision-making, ensure compliance with legislation and data standards, and maintain exemplary customer interactions. Targets and objectives will be set annually in line with the performance management framework. The Experience You Will Bring Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g., Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, Business Intelligence, or a related field), or equivalent professional experience demonstrating deep expertise in enterprise data management and reporting. Evidence of sustained continuing professional development in data architecture, engineering, analytics, or business intelligence. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. British Computer Society, DAMA International, Chartered Institute for IT, or equivalent) is highly desirable, demonstrating commitment to professional standards and ethical data practice. Extensive experience in designing and managing scalable data architectures, including data warehouses, lakes, and integration platforms. Proven ability to align technical infrastructure with business needs and future growth. Strong track record in leading the development of reporting tools, dashboards, and analytical products that translate complex data into actionable insights for strategic and operational decision-making. Deep understanding of data governance principles, data stewardship, and quality assurance practices. Experience in embedding standards, policies, and controls that ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance across the organisation. Proven track record of leading Multidisciplinary teams comprising of data engineers, analysts, and reporting professionals. Skilled in building technical capability, fostering innovation, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and data literacy. What's in it for you? Many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. Generous Time Off: Starting with 27 days of holiday, which increases with your length of service, plus 8 bank holidays and up to 4 paid volunteer days each year to give back to your community. Secure Your Future: Benefit from enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), ensuring your financial security for the future. Health and Wellbeing: We know that your wellbeing is essential. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment for all employees. You will have access to our wellbeing portal, employee networks and more. Professional Growth: We cover the payment of professional fees for approved professions, supporting your career development. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance work with your personal life. To apply, please click on the apply button. Closing date: 8 April 2026. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Head of Data Management & Reporting Permanent, Full Time £77,258 - £90,892 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Ref: 22158 We're recruiting an experienced and forward thinking leader to take on the role of Head of Data Management and Reporting. This is a high impact position at the centre of how the Council uses data to shape strategy, improve services, and deliver better outcomes for communities across Essex. In this strategically important role, you will lead the development of a modern, reliable, and high quality data environment that supports confident, evidence based decision making at every level of the organisation. We are seeking someone with proven experience working within data teams and modern data platforms, and who is confident navigating future organisational and technical challenges, including those arising from Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). You will set the direction for data governance, reporting standards, and engineering capability, ensuring that insight is accurate, accessible, and aligned to the Council's priorities. You will head a talented team of data engineers, analysts, and reporting specialists, creating a culture that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will drive the delivery of scalable data platforms and reporting solutions that enable greater automation, improved efficiency, and enhanced analytical capability. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic vision with operational rigour. You will ensure data is managed responsibly and securely, maintaining full compliance with legal and regulatory standards while enabling the organisation to make better use of its data assets. Your leadership will directly contribute to Essex County Council's (ECC's) ambition to be a modern, data driven, digitally enabled council. For an accomplished data leader, this is a significant opportunity to influence change at scale, shape the future of ECC's data landscape, and support services that make a tangible difference to the lives of residents. To read more about our business area, please visit: Policy, Economy, Investment and Property Interviews are expected to take place for this role towards the end of April 2026 / beginning of May 2026 at County Hall, Chelmsford. Accountabilities In this role, you will provide strategic leadership to translate organisational priorities into effective, future-focused data and service delivery. You will work collaboratively across ECC and with external partners, maintaining strong relationships that support long-term planning and high-quality outcomes. Using evidence-based insight, you will identify and deliver improvements, implement innovative and commercially minded solutions, and ensure digital technologies are effectively used to enhance performance and customer experience. You will lead the development, governance, and optimisation of ECC's enterprise data architecture, ensuring secure, scalable and interoperable data systems, high-quality core datasets, and robust reporting capabilities that enable data-driven decision-making. You will champion self-service analytics, oversee advanced visualisation and reporting products, and drive automation to improve efficiency. As a senior leader, you will manage and develop a high-performing data and reporting team, promote equality and diversity in decision-making, ensure compliance with legislation and data standards, and maintain exemplary customer interactions. Targets and objectives will be set annually in line with the performance management framework. The Experience You Will Bring Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g., Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, Business Intelligence, or a related field), or equivalent professional experience demonstrating deep expertise in enterprise data management and reporting. Evidence of sustained continuing professional development in data architecture, engineering, analytics, or business intelligence. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. British Computer Society, DAMA International, Chartered Institute for IT, or equivalent) is highly desirable, demonstrating commitment to professional standards and ethical data practice. Extensive experience in designing and managing scalable data architectures, including data warehouses, lakes, and integration platforms. Proven ability to align technical infrastructure with business needs and future growth. Strong track record in leading the development of reporting tools, dashboards, and analytical products that translate complex data into actionable insights for strategic and operational decision-making. Deep understanding of data governance principles, data stewardship, and quality assurance practices. Experience in embedding standards, policies, and controls that ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance across the organisation. Proven track record of leading Multidisciplinary teams comprising of data engineers, analysts, and reporting professionals. Skilled in building technical capability, fostering innovation, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and data literacy. What's in it for you? Many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. Generous Time Off: Starting with 27 days of holiday, which increases with your length of service, plus 8 bank holidays and up to 4 paid volunteer days each year to give back to your community. Secure Your Future: Benefit from enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), ensuring your financial security for the future. Health and Wellbeing: We know that your wellbeing is essential. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment for all employees. You will have access to our wellbeing portal, employee networks and more. Professional Growth: We cover the payment of professional fees for approved professions, supporting your career development. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance work with your personal life. To apply, please click on the apply button. Closing date: 8 April 2026. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Lead Finance Analyst to join a market-leading organisation based on the outskirts of Glasgow. This is a key position within the finance function, playing a critical role in establishing and maintaining a strong, effective first line of defence control framework. Key duties of the role include: Own the design, documentation and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive inventory of finance controls Establish and oversee processes to assess and confirm both design and operational effectiveness of controls Develop and embed a robust global financial control framework, with focus on key areas such as profit and balance sheet reconciliations Partner with business unit finance teams to ensure a consistent and effective control environment across all entities, including international operations Lead periodic control and risk assessments, including tracking and remediation of identified control gaps Collaborate with Internal and External Audit to support testing, address control deficiencies and ensure timely resolution Oversee month-end financial control activities to ensure accurate, complete and timely financial reporting Provide insight and reporting to senior finance leadership on control effectiveness, key risks, compliance matters and improvement opportunities Experience required: ICAS / ACCA / CIMA Qualified Accountant with a strong technical grounding and a proven ability to apply accounting standards in a commercial, real-world environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders Comfortable working to challenging month-end deadlines, consistently delivering accurate and high-quality outputs in a fast-paced, time-pressured environment Strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify root causes, assess risks and implement practical, effective solutions to improve processes and controls On offer: Market leading salary Performance related bonus Flexible benefits Hybrid working
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Lead Finance Analyst to join a market-leading organisation based on the outskirts of Glasgow. This is a key position within the finance function, playing a critical role in establishing and maintaining a strong, effective first line of defence control framework. Key duties of the role include: Own the design, documentation and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive inventory of finance controls Establish and oversee processes to assess and confirm both design and operational effectiveness of controls Develop and embed a robust global financial control framework, with focus on key areas such as profit and balance sheet reconciliations Partner with business unit finance teams to ensure a consistent and effective control environment across all entities, including international operations Lead periodic control and risk assessments, including tracking and remediation of identified control gaps Collaborate with Internal and External Audit to support testing, address control deficiencies and ensure timely resolution Oversee month-end financial control activities to ensure accurate, complete and timely financial reporting Provide insight and reporting to senior finance leadership on control effectiveness, key risks, compliance matters and improvement opportunities Experience required: ICAS / ACCA / CIMA Qualified Accountant with a strong technical grounding and a proven ability to apply accounting standards in a commercial, real-world environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders Comfortable working to challenging month-end deadlines, consistently delivering accurate and high-quality outputs in a fast-paced, time-pressured environment Strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify root causes, assess risks and implement practical, effective solutions to improve processes and controls On offer: Market leading salary Performance related bonus Flexible benefits Hybrid working
What to know Execute innovative marketing strategy through a diverse channel mix, for leading NGOs, charities and brands. As an Associate Director in the Paid Media Team, you'll oversee the execution of digital advertising campaigns across clients ranging from leading UK and global charities and UN bodies, to global brands and their CSR programmes. You will know how to drive strong performance metrics for clients, whilst thinking holistically about the brand and how these metrics contribute to wider conversation about marketing budgets and long-term growth objectives. You will be a senior member of our media practice in London, supporting the Media Director in shaping processes and innovating our client channel mix to drive results. This may be the right role for you if you're someone who is equally strategic, creative, and analytical. Switching seamlessly from a client presentation to writing an insightful analysis of campaign performance, and rolling up your sleeves to launch advertising campaigns in new platforms are no big deal for you. You're used to spending most of your day speaking in acronyms - terms like CPA, DSP, VTR, and ROAS are a natural part of your vocabulary - and you know how to explain them to clients and colleagues. You will use your depth of experience to inform your work but also use your curiosity to keep ahead of the changing sector in order to ensure we're innovating for our clients wherever possible. The company Blue State is a purpose-driven agency. We partner with leading causes, brands, and campaigns and create real change. From UNHCR, AARP, and Doctors Without Borders to Amnesty International and Oxfam, we transform how brands and causes raise money, influence policy, build platforms, and grow communities of supporters. Led by the most creative and analytical minds from the political, nonprofit, and brand worlds, Blue State is an independent agency in the US and London. A day in the life: Translate clients' strategic visions into media objectives and KPIs to accomplish a wide range of client objectives including direct response (lead gen and fundraising), awareness, persuasion, and advocacy. Analyse ongoing and historical performance data to identify opportunities for improvement, make strategic recommendations, and generate reporting and insights to drive optimisation. Have a strong POV on measurement, attribution, and conversion tracking, and apply that knowledge to strategic recommendations and ongoing campaign management. Participate in (and frequently lead) client-facing interactions - you'll be the subject-matter expert for the platforms you manage. Plan, build, manage, and optimise media campaigns across multiple platforms, and oversee others in the team across multiple accounts to ensure media buying is efficient, effective and compliant. Work collaboratively with other internal or external teams, including media planners, strategists, account directors, designers, and analysts, to produce campaigns, creative ideas, audience and target recommendations, and experimental designs. Be an internal and external thought leader and help keep us up to date with the latest digital media trends by maintaining relationships with media partners, and engaging in media R&D projects, writing blog posts, and participating on panels. The team As part of the Media team, you'll work closely with a cross-disciplinary group of Blue State employees on various projects. London is a small and close-knit team, where everyone has an opportunity to shape new approaches, grow and learn from their colleagues, and take advantage of a personal development fund to stretch their skills even further. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring charities, ambitious brands and passionate advocacy and social change campaigns. What we offer: Unlimited time off (inclusive of sick, personal and vacation days) $1,250 annual in professional development funds (local equivalent) Fully subsidised health and dental insurance for employees (subject to tax) Generous pension match via salary sacrifice Generous paid holiday schedule Parental leave policy for up to 32.5 week of coverage at full pay, inclusive of all genders and supporting a range of family structures Group Income Protection (GIP) Group Life Assurance (GLA) Optional holiday travel insurance Pre-tax season ticket loans Cycle to work (up to £2000) Remote work flexibility We approach in-office working with a hybrid model, with presence in our office required at two days per week. Some things we're looking for: 6-8 years experience in a hands-on paid media planning and buying role using a mix of digital channels (Social, Search, Display, Video, Audio, etc) Demonstrated experience translating client business goals into cohesive media strategies and specific KPIs, and a record executing campaigns that delivered on those goals. Experience working with non-profits, with fundraising and/or income objectives within paid media campaigns. Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects on time, within budget, and meet performance goals. High proficiency with digital advertising platforms - you've demonstrated a level of mastery of paid social, paid search, and/or programmatic trading - as well as Google Analytics and other measurement platforms Exceptional attention to detail, especially with regards to campaign setup and trafficking, QA, and reporting. Ability to adapt to new situations, solve problems on the fly, and communicate with those around you. A shared passion and curiosity for delivering change. This includes comfort with ambiguity, a restlessness that resists the status quo, and a commitment to quality that ensures we're always making progress. At Blue State, diversity is a necessity, not a nice-to-have. We encourage those from underrepresented communities - women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between - to apply. Even if you don't think your current skill set checks every box, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you. Blue State is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible application and interview process. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, including the use of AI tools throughout the hiring process, please contact us by an email with the subject line: Accommodation Request to get started. Your privacy is important to us. You can find out more information on how we handle your data for recruiting purposes in our Privacy Policy for Recruitment .
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
What to know Execute innovative marketing strategy through a diverse channel mix, for leading NGOs, charities and brands. As an Associate Director in the Paid Media Team, you'll oversee the execution of digital advertising campaigns across clients ranging from leading UK and global charities and UN bodies, to global brands and their CSR programmes. You will know how to drive strong performance metrics for clients, whilst thinking holistically about the brand and how these metrics contribute to wider conversation about marketing budgets and long-term growth objectives. You will be a senior member of our media practice in London, supporting the Media Director in shaping processes and innovating our client channel mix to drive results. This may be the right role for you if you're someone who is equally strategic, creative, and analytical. Switching seamlessly from a client presentation to writing an insightful analysis of campaign performance, and rolling up your sleeves to launch advertising campaigns in new platforms are no big deal for you. You're used to spending most of your day speaking in acronyms - terms like CPA, DSP, VTR, and ROAS are a natural part of your vocabulary - and you know how to explain them to clients and colleagues. You will use your depth of experience to inform your work but also use your curiosity to keep ahead of the changing sector in order to ensure we're innovating for our clients wherever possible. The company Blue State is a purpose-driven agency. We partner with leading causes, brands, and campaigns and create real change. From UNHCR, AARP, and Doctors Without Borders to Amnesty International and Oxfam, we transform how brands and causes raise money, influence policy, build platforms, and grow communities of supporters. Led by the most creative and analytical minds from the political, nonprofit, and brand worlds, Blue State is an independent agency in the US and London. A day in the life: Translate clients' strategic visions into media objectives and KPIs to accomplish a wide range of client objectives including direct response (lead gen and fundraising), awareness, persuasion, and advocacy. Analyse ongoing and historical performance data to identify opportunities for improvement, make strategic recommendations, and generate reporting and insights to drive optimisation. Have a strong POV on measurement, attribution, and conversion tracking, and apply that knowledge to strategic recommendations and ongoing campaign management. Participate in (and frequently lead) client-facing interactions - you'll be the subject-matter expert for the platforms you manage. Plan, build, manage, and optimise media campaigns across multiple platforms, and oversee others in the team across multiple accounts to ensure media buying is efficient, effective and compliant. Work collaboratively with other internal or external teams, including media planners, strategists, account directors, designers, and analysts, to produce campaigns, creative ideas, audience and target recommendations, and experimental designs. Be an internal and external thought leader and help keep us up to date with the latest digital media trends by maintaining relationships with media partners, and engaging in media R&D projects, writing blog posts, and participating on panels. The team As part of the Media team, you'll work closely with a cross-disciplinary group of Blue State employees on various projects. London is a small and close-knit team, where everyone has an opportunity to shape new approaches, grow and learn from their colleagues, and take advantage of a personal development fund to stretch their skills even further. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring charities, ambitious brands and passionate advocacy and social change campaigns. What we offer: Unlimited time off (inclusive of sick, personal and vacation days) $1,250 annual in professional development funds (local equivalent) Fully subsidised health and dental insurance for employees (subject to tax) Generous pension match via salary sacrifice Generous paid holiday schedule Parental leave policy for up to 32.5 week of coverage at full pay, inclusive of all genders and supporting a range of family structures Group Income Protection (GIP) Group Life Assurance (GLA) Optional holiday travel insurance Pre-tax season ticket loans Cycle to work (up to £2000) Remote work flexibility We approach in-office working with a hybrid model, with presence in our office required at two days per week. Some things we're looking for: 6-8 years experience in a hands-on paid media planning and buying role using a mix of digital channels (Social, Search, Display, Video, Audio, etc) Demonstrated experience translating client business goals into cohesive media strategies and specific KPIs, and a record executing campaigns that delivered on those goals. Experience working with non-profits, with fundraising and/or income objectives within paid media campaigns. Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects on time, within budget, and meet performance goals. High proficiency with digital advertising platforms - you've demonstrated a level of mastery of paid social, paid search, and/or programmatic trading - as well as Google Analytics and other measurement platforms Exceptional attention to detail, especially with regards to campaign setup and trafficking, QA, and reporting. Ability to adapt to new situations, solve problems on the fly, and communicate with those around you. A shared passion and curiosity for delivering change. This includes comfort with ambiguity, a restlessness that resists the status quo, and a commitment to quality that ensures we're always making progress. At Blue State, diversity is a necessity, not a nice-to-have. We encourage those from underrepresented communities - women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between - to apply. Even if you don't think your current skill set checks every box, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you. Blue State is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible application and interview process. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, including the use of AI tools throughout the hiring process, please contact us by an email with the subject line: Accommodation Request to get started. Your privacy is important to us. You can find out more information on how we handle your data for recruiting purposes in our Privacy Policy for Recruitment .
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Compliance Analyst to join a busy and supportive Risk and Compliance team in Liverpool. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in risk management, compliance, or client due diligence within a professional services environment. You will support the Business Acceptance Manager and Senior Analysts across all aspects of new client and click apply for full job details
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Compliance Analyst to join a busy and supportive Risk and Compliance team in Liverpool. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in risk management, compliance, or client due diligence within a professional services environment. You will support the Business Acceptance Manager and Senior Analysts across all aspects of new client and click apply for full job details
Role: Senior QA Analyst Work location: Telford, UK Job type: Full time Work Location - Onsite Responsibilities Develop test plans for small to medium projects with focus on quality and efficiency Follow general guidelines established in the test plan and receive minimal instruction and assignments from leadership Develop and modify test plans and adapts to changing project circumstances Document and execute test cases from approved test plan, project requirements and design Develop Software Quality Assurance automation scripts aligned with test plan Perform Software Quality Assurance (including but not limited to graphical user interface (GUI), Back End, interface batch, regression, automation execution performance Software Quality Assurance) and record results following established project standards for Software Quality Assurance, defect management, and test deliverables Develop defect root cause analysis and verify defect fixes Create and review test data to support planned tests Update the Requirements Traceability Matrix Interact with other functional teams Provide Software Quality Assurance status updates to leadership Develop and provide input to test planning activities Develop test plans and other test documentation as related to specialty area Proactively identify and escalate risks and issues to leadership and assist in developing solutions Assist in providing technical and functional knowledge to junior staff members and mentor junior staff members Demonstrate domain expertise and present test scenarios to clients Demonstrate strong knowledge of Software Quality Assurance methodologies, best practices, and procedures; and apply them to projects to ensure that test objectives are achieved Demonstrate advanced business knowledge in one or more domains Possess unwavering commitment to customer service and operational excellence in providing customer support. Keeps abreast of new technology and market developments Request and provide both negative and positive feedback Provide technical and test guidance to designated Software Quality Assurance team members Qualification & Technical Skills: Bachelor's Degree (Majors: Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field preferred) 7+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and Software Quality Assurance life cycle (STLC) Hands-on experience with defect tracking and test management systems, such as Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM, or comparable platforms. Expertise in Requirements and Planning tools like Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps etc. Expertise in Test Design, Test Management and Defect Management tools TestRail, Zephyr, and Azure Test Plans etc. Knowledge of Accessibility Testing tools like Axe, WAVE, ARC Toolkit, SiteImprove, JAWS, Dragon, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack etc. Experience using database tools and platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, TOAD, or equivalent technologies to validate data integrity, perform Back End testing, and support comprehensive test coverage. Preferred Qualifications and Experience Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks, such as Selenium or similar technologies, is preferred. Strong understanding of and experience applying Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) best practices within both Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Role: Senior QA Analyst Work location: Telford, UK Job type: Full time Work Location - Onsite Responsibilities Develop test plans for small to medium projects with focus on quality and efficiency Follow general guidelines established in the test plan and receive minimal instruction and assignments from leadership Develop and modify test plans and adapts to changing project circumstances Document and execute test cases from approved test plan, project requirements and design Develop Software Quality Assurance automation scripts aligned with test plan Perform Software Quality Assurance (including but not limited to graphical user interface (GUI), Back End, interface batch, regression, automation execution performance Software Quality Assurance) and record results following established project standards for Software Quality Assurance, defect management, and test deliverables Develop defect root cause analysis and verify defect fixes Create and review test data to support planned tests Update the Requirements Traceability Matrix Interact with other functional teams Provide Software Quality Assurance status updates to leadership Develop and provide input to test planning activities Develop test plans and other test documentation as related to specialty area Proactively identify and escalate risks and issues to leadership and assist in developing solutions Assist in providing technical and functional knowledge to junior staff members and mentor junior staff members Demonstrate domain expertise and present test scenarios to clients Demonstrate strong knowledge of Software Quality Assurance methodologies, best practices, and procedures; and apply them to projects to ensure that test objectives are achieved Demonstrate advanced business knowledge in one or more domains Possess unwavering commitment to customer service and operational excellence in providing customer support. Keeps abreast of new technology and market developments Request and provide both negative and positive feedback Provide technical and test guidance to designated Software Quality Assurance team members Qualification & Technical Skills: Bachelor's Degree (Majors: Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field preferred) 7+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and Software Quality Assurance life cycle (STLC) Hands-on experience with defect tracking and test management systems, such as Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM, or comparable platforms. Expertise in Requirements and Planning tools like Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps etc. Expertise in Test Design, Test Management and Defect Management tools TestRail, Zephyr, and Azure Test Plans etc. Knowledge of Accessibility Testing tools like Axe, WAVE, ARC Toolkit, SiteImprove, JAWS, Dragon, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack etc. Experience using database tools and platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, TOAD, or equivalent technologies to validate data integrity, perform Back End testing, and support comprehensive test coverage. Preferred Qualifications and Experience Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks, such as Selenium or similar technologies, is preferred. Strong understanding of and experience applying Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) best practices within both Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
This top global law firm are looking for a Finance Systems Analyst to join their global Finance Systems team, supporting finance users across multiple regions. The team works closely with Technology and Finance stakeholders to support, enhance, and develop a portfolio of finance applications used internationally. This role plays a key part in delivering system improvements, upgrades, and integrations across core finance platforms. You will work in an agile environment, collaborating with IT, vendors, and business users to translate requirements into effective system solutions. Key Systems Supported Elite 3E Intapp Time Emburse Expense and Invoice OneStream (budgeting and GL reporting) Paperless Billing (Nth Degree) Edicom e-Invoicing eBillingHub BI and reporting solutions (Analysis Services, SSRS, vendor dashboards) Key Responsibilities Systems Analysis & Support Analyse finance systems to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities Translate finance and business requirements into functional system specifications Provide day-to-day system support, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across systems System Upgrades & Enhancements Support system upgrades, patches, and new releases Coordinate and support testing activities (unit, integration, UAT) Assess the impact of changes on finance processes, controls, and reporting Work with IT teams and vendors to ensure smooth implementations Maintain system configurations and core setups in test environments Product & Change Delivery Assist with managing the finance systems product backlog and roadmap Develop user stories and define acceptance criteria Plan and support incremental releases into UAT and production Prepare documentation and support sign-off processes Process Improvement Identify opportunities to automate manual finance processes Recommend system-driven improvements to efficiency and controls Document system processes, configurations, and changes Support post-upgrade stabilisation and optimisation Stakeholder Engagement Act as a liaison between Finance, IT, and third-party vendors Collaborate with global teams and senior stakeholders Deliver training and guidance to finance users Communicate timelines, risks, and impacts clearly Skills & Experience Essential Experience working with finance systems in a professional environment Experience with Elite 3E and its data structures Strong systems and business analysis skills Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting capability Experience supporting system upgrades and testing activities Understanding of accounting systems, including multi-company and multi-currency environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment Desirable Accounting qualification Background in legal or professional services Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle Use of Azure DevOps Advanced T-SQL skills Business Analysis or QA experience What's on Offer A collaborative, international working environment Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management Ongoing technical and professional development opportunities Flexible and agile working arrangements If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
This top global law firm are looking for a Finance Systems Analyst to join their global Finance Systems team, supporting finance users across multiple regions. The team works closely with Technology and Finance stakeholders to support, enhance, and develop a portfolio of finance applications used internationally. This role plays a key part in delivering system improvements, upgrades, and integrations across core finance platforms. You will work in an agile environment, collaborating with IT, vendors, and business users to translate requirements into effective system solutions. Key Systems Supported Elite 3E Intapp Time Emburse Expense and Invoice OneStream (budgeting and GL reporting) Paperless Billing (Nth Degree) Edicom e-Invoicing eBillingHub BI and reporting solutions (Analysis Services, SSRS, vendor dashboards) Key Responsibilities Systems Analysis & Support Analyse finance systems to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities Translate finance and business requirements into functional system specifications Provide day-to-day system support, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across systems System Upgrades & Enhancements Support system upgrades, patches, and new releases Coordinate and support testing activities (unit, integration, UAT) Assess the impact of changes on finance processes, controls, and reporting Work with IT teams and vendors to ensure smooth implementations Maintain system configurations and core setups in test environments Product & Change Delivery Assist with managing the finance systems product backlog and roadmap Develop user stories and define acceptance criteria Plan and support incremental releases into UAT and production Prepare documentation and support sign-off processes Process Improvement Identify opportunities to automate manual finance processes Recommend system-driven improvements to efficiency and controls Document system processes, configurations, and changes Support post-upgrade stabilisation and optimisation Stakeholder Engagement Act as a liaison between Finance, IT, and third-party vendors Collaborate with global teams and senior stakeholders Deliver training and guidance to finance users Communicate timelines, risks, and impacts clearly Skills & Experience Essential Experience working with finance systems in a professional environment Experience with Elite 3E and its data structures Strong systems and business analysis skills Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting capability Experience supporting system upgrades and testing activities Understanding of accounting systems, including multi-company and multi-currency environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment Desirable Accounting qualification Background in legal or professional services Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle Use of Azure DevOps Advanced T-SQL skills Business Analysis or QA experience What's on Offer A collaborative, international working environment Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management Ongoing technical and professional development opportunities Flexible and agile working arrangements If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
IT Finance Analyst - 12 Month FTC Location: London (Hybrid 3-days office based) Salary: £75,000-£80,000A leading global insurance organisation is seeking an IT Finance Analyst to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting a high-profile IT finance function during a period of growth and transformation.This role sits within a central IT finance team, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to deliver forecasting, planning, analysis and reporting across a complex technology cost base. The team is also undergoing significant MI and reporting transformation, offering exposure to process improvement and automation initiatives.This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working at pace, adding value, and improving how finance supports the business. Key Responsibilities Support forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning cycles for IT spend Deliver financial analysis and insight to support decision-making across IT Enhance and automate MI and reporting processes Build and develop new analysis to identify cost efficiencies and opportunities Support capital expenditure reporting and amortisation modelling Drive improvements in cost centre and reporting structures Leverage systems (including TM1) to improve reporting capability Support ad hoc finance activity including supplier and PO processes Candidate Profile ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience) 5-10 years' experience within finance, ideally in a business partnering / FP&A environment Strong experience supporting technology / IT cost bases Advanced Excel skills with strong data manipulation and modelling capability Experience with TM1 and/or Power BI highly desirable Strong commercial acumen with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong stakeholder management skills across finance and non-finance teams
Apr 02, 2026
Contractor
IT Finance Analyst - 12 Month FTC Location: London (Hybrid 3-days office based) Salary: £75,000-£80,000A leading global insurance organisation is seeking an IT Finance Analyst to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting a high-profile IT finance function during a period of growth and transformation.This role sits within a central IT finance team, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to deliver forecasting, planning, analysis and reporting across a complex technology cost base. The team is also undergoing significant MI and reporting transformation, offering exposure to process improvement and automation initiatives.This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working at pace, adding value, and improving how finance supports the business. Key Responsibilities Support forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning cycles for IT spend Deliver financial analysis and insight to support decision-making across IT Enhance and automate MI and reporting processes Build and develop new analysis to identify cost efficiencies and opportunities Support capital expenditure reporting and amortisation modelling Drive improvements in cost centre and reporting structures Leverage systems (including TM1) to improve reporting capability Support ad hoc finance activity including supplier and PO processes Candidate Profile ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience) 5-10 years' experience within finance, ideally in a business partnering / FP&A environment Strong experience supporting technology / IT cost bases Advanced Excel skills with strong data manipulation and modelling capability Experience with TM1 and/or Power BI highly desirable Strong commercial acumen with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong stakeholder management skills across finance and non-finance teams
Marc Daniels is recruiting for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join a market-leading international business based in Maidenhead on a permanent basis. This is a highly visible role supporting the International Finance team across multiple regions and providing insightful analysis to senior leadership.? You will take ownership of key forecasting, planning and analysis activities, working closely with regional finance teams to drive performance and support strategic decision-making.? Key Responsibilities Own forecasting responsibilities for multiple cost centres, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.? Manage preparation of P&L (monthly, quarterly, annual plans and other cycles as required).? Prepare reconciliations of updated forecasts versus prior forecasts, AOP and prior year actuals.? Analyse information from international businesses to summarise key drivers impacting results.? Produce and present ad hoc financial analysis for senior leadership (including trends, M&A, SG&A, multi-year planning and competitor analysis).? Ensure reporting is on-time, in the correct format and supported by clear commentary and insight.? Provide business analytics including margin analysis and customer/supplier mix.? Review regional results and forecasts, challenge where appropriate and report findings to the Finance Director.? Perform ad hoc scenario analysis and financial modelling.? Review, digest and present KPI data with value-adding commentary.? Candidate Profile CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Strong Excel skills and confident with Word and PowerPoint.? Experience in an international/multi-entity environment is advantageous.? Exposure to multi-currency reporting would be beneficial.? Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work across multi-functional and international teams.?
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Marc Daniels is recruiting for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join a market-leading international business based in Maidenhead on a permanent basis. This is a highly visible role supporting the International Finance team across multiple regions and providing insightful analysis to senior leadership.? You will take ownership of key forecasting, planning and analysis activities, working closely with regional finance teams to drive performance and support strategic decision-making.? Key Responsibilities Own forecasting responsibilities for multiple cost centres, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.? Manage preparation of P&L (monthly, quarterly, annual plans and other cycles as required).? Prepare reconciliations of updated forecasts versus prior forecasts, AOP and prior year actuals.? Analyse information from international businesses to summarise key drivers impacting results.? Produce and present ad hoc financial analysis for senior leadership (including trends, M&A, SG&A, multi-year planning and competitor analysis).? Ensure reporting is on-time, in the correct format and supported by clear commentary and insight.? Provide business analytics including margin analysis and customer/supplier mix.? Review regional results and forecasts, challenge where appropriate and report findings to the Finance Director.? Perform ad hoc scenario analysis and financial modelling.? Review, digest and present KPI data with value-adding commentary.? Candidate Profile CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Strong Excel skills and confident with Word and PowerPoint.? Experience in an international/multi-entity environment is advantageous.? Exposure to multi-currency reporting would be beneficial.? Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work across multi-functional and international teams.?
FP&A Analyst £60,000-£70,000 (DOE) Liverpool City Centre Hybrid (3 office / 2 home) 6 Month Contract Are you a commercially minded FP&A Analyst who loves turning data into insight and insight into action? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well?established, high?performing organisation at the heart of Liverpool's vibrant retail sector. If you thrive in a fast?paced environment, enjoy partnering with senior stakeholders, and want to make a visible impact from day one, this role will suit you perfectly Why You'll Love This Role You'll be joining a business with a strong brand, a collaborative culture, and a clear growth agenda. As part of a dynamic finance team, you'll play a key role in shaping performance, driving profitability, and supporting strategic decision?making across multiple operations. This is a hands?on, high?visibility role where your analysis will directly influence commercial outcomes. Key Responsibilities You'll take ownership of a broad range of FP&A activities, including: Financial Planning & Analysis Supporting the budgeting and forecasting cycle across multiple divisions Producing monthly performance packs , KPI dashboards, and variance analysis Delivering insightful commentary to senior leadership and operational teams Commercial Business Partnering Working closely with retail, leisure, and operational managers to understand performance drivers Providing analysis on sales trends, footfall, pricing, and margin performance Supporting investment appraisals, business cases, and scenario modelling Strategic & Operational Insight Identifying risks, opportunities, and performance improvement areas Enhancing reporting tools, processes, and financial models Supporting long?term planning and strategic initiatives What You'll Bring Strong FP&A experience, ideally within retail, leisure, hospitality, or multi?site environments Excellent analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex data Confident communicator who can influence and challenge stakeholders Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability A proactive, commercially curious mindset What's on Offer £60,000-£70,000 depending on experience Hybrid working - 3 days in the Liverpool city centre office, 2 days from home 6 month contract A supportive, forward?thinking team and a role where your impact is genuinely felt
Apr 02, 2026
Contractor
FP&A Analyst £60,000-£70,000 (DOE) Liverpool City Centre Hybrid (3 office / 2 home) 6 Month Contract Are you a commercially minded FP&A Analyst who loves turning data into insight and insight into action? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well?established, high?performing organisation at the heart of Liverpool's vibrant retail sector. If you thrive in a fast?paced environment, enjoy partnering with senior stakeholders, and want to make a visible impact from day one, this role will suit you perfectly Why You'll Love This Role You'll be joining a business with a strong brand, a collaborative culture, and a clear growth agenda. As part of a dynamic finance team, you'll play a key role in shaping performance, driving profitability, and supporting strategic decision?making across multiple operations. This is a hands?on, high?visibility role where your analysis will directly influence commercial outcomes. Key Responsibilities You'll take ownership of a broad range of FP&A activities, including: Financial Planning & Analysis Supporting the budgeting and forecasting cycle across multiple divisions Producing monthly performance packs , KPI dashboards, and variance analysis Delivering insightful commentary to senior leadership and operational teams Commercial Business Partnering Working closely with retail, leisure, and operational managers to understand performance drivers Providing analysis on sales trends, footfall, pricing, and margin performance Supporting investment appraisals, business cases, and scenario modelling Strategic & Operational Insight Identifying risks, opportunities, and performance improvement areas Enhancing reporting tools, processes, and financial models Supporting long?term planning and strategic initiatives What You'll Bring Strong FP&A experience, ideally within retail, leisure, hospitality, or multi?site environments Excellent analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex data Confident communicator who can influence and challenge stakeholders Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability A proactive, commercially curious mindset What's on Offer £60,000-£70,000 depending on experience Hybrid working - 3 days in the Liverpool city centre office, 2 days from home 6 month contract A supportive, forward?thinking team and a role where your impact is genuinely felt
Location The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham), All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at least 40% of their working time. The induction process for the role will be conducted in person. About the job Job summary These Lead Business Analyst roles will be working on the Census 2031.Census 2031 represents our most ambitious data collection project yet - a once-in-a-decade opportunity to capture a complete picture of everyone living in England and Wales. Building on the digital success of 2021, we're pioneering new ways to reach every household and community, ensuring no one is left uncounted. This vital work will provide the foundation for policy decisions, resource allocation, and community planning for the next decade. Your work will support delivery of this transformational project that will shape how we understand and support our nation's future. You'll be part of a team that ensures everyone is counted-and every voice is heard. We're building a culture that values collaboration, fresh thinking, and respect for diverse expertise. Whether you're a seasoned professional or bringing new perspectives, you'll be part of a team that welcomes bold ideas, works transparently, and thrives on solving complex challenges together. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators of price inflation, employment, earnings, crime and migration. Job description The Lead Business Analyst (BA) plays a key role in shaping how the Census is designed, delivered, and continuously improved. Working within the central End to End (E2E) Service Design Team , the BA ensures that the Census operates as a coherent, integrated, and user centred service across all business areas. This role collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders across ONS, delivery suppliers, enabling partners, and the Devolved Governments to support a unified UK wide Census experience. The post holder may work across the full breadth of the high level Census design or specialise in particular business services-such as Field Operations, Communal Establishments (CE), Public Support, Contact Centre, Questionnaire Operations , or other core service components Responsibilities Lead and manage investigations into business processes, information systems, functions, information flows, data structures and software development processes, using various technical, methodical, and consistent techniques. Review existing system capabilities, develop use cases and information models, and align business requirements to specific capabilities of system development, including working with developers to ensure that user needs are met. Define improvements to business processes, developing business cases to enable decisions to be made based on the benefits of the change. Facilitate, understand, and communicate the project scope and work to assure the overall goal is maintained in creation of the product backlog. Lead in defining solutions to real business problems through influence, facilitation and communication and ensuring the end-to-end process is considered. Shape and challenge business priorities and ways of working through collaboration with business and technology teams. Elicit functional and non-functional requirements using appropriate techniques, considering the nature of change and established practices. Deliver at pace using the most appropriate delivery methodologies and adopting agile principles. Develop suitable analysis models using appropriate modelling techniques, considering traceability, adherence to business objectives and fitness for purpose. Work with business and solution architects to ensure that the wider architecture considered when undertaking analysis work. Assist decision makers in gathering information to make informed decisions. Promote a culture of assurance and security. Help to quality assure test solutions and products. Actively participate in the Business Analysis community and broader communities to refine and develop standards, working practices, sharing of knowledge, and understanding. Where appropriate and in line with divisional organisation practice, Line management of Business Analysts within the ONS community. In addition, SEO and Grade 7 roles will be required to provide coaching and mentoring to Junior Business Analysts. Person specification Essential Criteria: Stakeholder Relationship Management (Expert) - Direct the stakeholder relationship strategy for your teams. Ensure stakeholders objectives are set and support teams to meet them. Influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to resolve issues and enable progress. Business Modelling (Expert) - Determine the scope and methodology for the representation of complex programmes across an organisation. Document conceptual models to support strategic planning and decision making. Requirements Definition and Management (Expert) - Directs the approach to requirements management. Enable others to select and apply appropriate life cycle methods. Influence the prioritisation of complex requirements sets, enabling long-term strategic decision making and short-term tactical fixes. Ensure the proposed solutions align with the organisational strategy and vision. Business Process Improvement (Expert) - Lead the identification of large-scale opportunities to deliver business performance improvements. Set the direction for analysis, design and evaluation of business process improvements, including methods, tools and standards. Set the direction for design, execution and assessment of business process tests. Coach others in designing, testing, implementing and assessing business process improvements.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Location The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham), All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at least 40% of their working time. The induction process for the role will be conducted in person. About the job Job summary These Lead Business Analyst roles will be working on the Census 2031.Census 2031 represents our most ambitious data collection project yet - a once-in-a-decade opportunity to capture a complete picture of everyone living in England and Wales. Building on the digital success of 2021, we're pioneering new ways to reach every household and community, ensuring no one is left uncounted. This vital work will provide the foundation for policy decisions, resource allocation, and community planning for the next decade. Your work will support delivery of this transformational project that will shape how we understand and support our nation's future. You'll be part of a team that ensures everyone is counted-and every voice is heard. We're building a culture that values collaboration, fresh thinking, and respect for diverse expertise. Whether you're a seasoned professional or bringing new perspectives, you'll be part of a team that welcomes bold ideas, works transparently, and thrives on solving complex challenges together. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators of price inflation, employment, earnings, crime and migration. Job description The Lead Business Analyst (BA) plays a key role in shaping how the Census is designed, delivered, and continuously improved. Working within the central End to End (E2E) Service Design Team , the BA ensures that the Census operates as a coherent, integrated, and user centred service across all business areas. This role collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders across ONS, delivery suppliers, enabling partners, and the Devolved Governments to support a unified UK wide Census experience. The post holder may work across the full breadth of the high level Census design or specialise in particular business services-such as Field Operations, Communal Establishments (CE), Public Support, Contact Centre, Questionnaire Operations , or other core service components Responsibilities Lead and manage investigations into business processes, information systems, functions, information flows, data structures and software development processes, using various technical, methodical, and consistent techniques. Review existing system capabilities, develop use cases and information models, and align business requirements to specific capabilities of system development, including working with developers to ensure that user needs are met. Define improvements to business processes, developing business cases to enable decisions to be made based on the benefits of the change. Facilitate, understand, and communicate the project scope and work to assure the overall goal is maintained in creation of the product backlog. Lead in defining solutions to real business problems through influence, facilitation and communication and ensuring the end-to-end process is considered. Shape and challenge business priorities and ways of working through collaboration with business and technology teams. Elicit functional and non-functional requirements using appropriate techniques, considering the nature of change and established practices. Deliver at pace using the most appropriate delivery methodologies and adopting agile principles. Develop suitable analysis models using appropriate modelling techniques, considering traceability, adherence to business objectives and fitness for purpose. Work with business and solution architects to ensure that the wider architecture considered when undertaking analysis work. Assist decision makers in gathering information to make informed decisions. Promote a culture of assurance and security. Help to quality assure test solutions and products. Actively participate in the Business Analysis community and broader communities to refine and develop standards, working practices, sharing of knowledge, and understanding. Where appropriate and in line with divisional organisation practice, Line management of Business Analysts within the ONS community. In addition, SEO and Grade 7 roles will be required to provide coaching and mentoring to Junior Business Analysts. Person specification Essential Criteria: Stakeholder Relationship Management (Expert) - Direct the stakeholder relationship strategy for your teams. Ensure stakeholders objectives are set and support teams to meet them. Influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to resolve issues and enable progress. Business Modelling (Expert) - Determine the scope and methodology for the representation of complex programmes across an organisation. Document conceptual models to support strategic planning and decision making. Requirements Definition and Management (Expert) - Directs the approach to requirements management. Enable others to select and apply appropriate life cycle methods. Influence the prioritisation of complex requirements sets, enabling long-term strategic decision making and short-term tactical fixes. Ensure the proposed solutions align with the organisational strategy and vision. Business Process Improvement (Expert) - Lead the identification of large-scale opportunities to deliver business performance improvements. Set the direction for analysis, design and evaluation of business process improvements, including methods, tools and standards. Set the direction for design, execution and assessment of business process tests. Coach others in designing, testing, implementing and assessing business process improvements.
CompanyA fast growing, international FMCG business is seeking a Commercial Analyst/Finance Business Partner to support its continued expansion. The organisation is well known for its high quality branded products and customer centric approach.This role will play a key part in driving commercial performance, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to provide insight, support strategic decision making, and enhance profitability in a dynamic, fast paced environment.Key Responsibilities Provide commercial insight and decision support to senior leaders and crossfunctional teams, enabling informed choices on investments, pricing, and operations Develop and maintain standard costing models, leading BOM based costings for new product launches and initiatives, while evaluating commercial viability, margin sustainability, and exposure to commodity fluctuations Produce monthly management accounts and Board reports, translating complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, delivering all financial plans aligned with business strategy Design and manage financial models and scenario analysis to evaluate performance, identify risks, and uncover opportunities using KPIs, sales, margin, and cost driver analysis Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams to embed financial thinking and drive commercially focused outcomes Key Skills preferred Newly qualified or latter stages Part Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or consumer goods environments is highly advantageous Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly Proactive, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail Ability to thrive in a fast paced, evolving business environment If you are a newly qualified accountant looking to step into a highly commercial role within a growing international business, we would love to hear from you.Please apply directly or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
CompanyA fast growing, international FMCG business is seeking a Commercial Analyst/Finance Business Partner to support its continued expansion. The organisation is well known for its high quality branded products and customer centric approach.This role will play a key part in driving commercial performance, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to provide insight, support strategic decision making, and enhance profitability in a dynamic, fast paced environment.Key Responsibilities Provide commercial insight and decision support to senior leaders and crossfunctional teams, enabling informed choices on investments, pricing, and operations Develop and maintain standard costing models, leading BOM based costings for new product launches and initiatives, while evaluating commercial viability, margin sustainability, and exposure to commodity fluctuations Produce monthly management accounts and Board reports, translating complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, delivering all financial plans aligned with business strategy Design and manage financial models and scenario analysis to evaluate performance, identify risks, and uncover opportunities using KPIs, sales, margin, and cost driver analysis Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams to embed financial thinking and drive commercially focused outcomes Key Skills preferred Newly qualified or latter stages Part Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or consumer goods environments is highly advantageous Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly Proactive, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail Ability to thrive in a fast paced, evolving business environment If you are a newly qualified accountant looking to step into a highly commercial role within a growing international business, we would love to hear from you.Please apply directly or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - RETAIL WIMBLEDON - 2 DAYS OFFICE / 3 DAYS HOME - PERMANENT £70,000 - £75,000 + BENEFITS JOIN A FAST-GROWING CONSUMER BRAND This is a genuinely exciting commercial finance role for someone who wants to get closer to the action. If you enjoy working with the business, influencing decisions, and seeing your work translate into real commercial results, this could be a brilliant next step. We are looking for a Finance Business Partner / Commercial Analyst to join a high-growth consumer brand based in Wimbledon. This role sits right at the heart of the business, partnering closely with marketing, retail, and operations teams to drive performance and support strategic decision making. This is not a role where you sit in the corner producing reports. You will be involved in conversations that shape the direction of the business. WISH LIST Experience supporting commercial teams with insight and financial challenge Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations Background in retail, consumer, eCommerce or FMCG environments THE ROLE Partner with marketing, retail and operational teams to support performance Provide commercial insight to inform strategic and day-to-day decisions Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning cycles Deliver analysis on sales trends, campaigns and product performance Support store performance reviews and commercial initiatives Develop financial models to support investment and growth opportunities Contribute to business case development and evaluation Identify opportunities to improve reporting and commercial insight Help streamline finance processes and drive continuous improvement Present clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders Support wider FP&A activity as the business scales YOUR PROFILE Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, CIMA) Effective communicator - written & verbal Good working knowledge of MS Excel Commercially curious with a proactive mindset Comfortable working in a fast-moving, growth environment SALARY & BENEFITS £70,000 - £75,000 + benefits Hybrid working - typically 2 days in the office Permanent role Collaborative culture with strong leadership support and development focus
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - RETAIL WIMBLEDON - 2 DAYS OFFICE / 3 DAYS HOME - PERMANENT £70,000 - £75,000 + BENEFITS JOIN A FAST-GROWING CONSUMER BRAND This is a genuinely exciting commercial finance role for someone who wants to get closer to the action. If you enjoy working with the business, influencing decisions, and seeing your work translate into real commercial results, this could be a brilliant next step. We are looking for a Finance Business Partner / Commercial Analyst to join a high-growth consumer brand based in Wimbledon. This role sits right at the heart of the business, partnering closely with marketing, retail, and operations teams to drive performance and support strategic decision making. This is not a role where you sit in the corner producing reports. You will be involved in conversations that shape the direction of the business. WISH LIST Experience supporting commercial teams with insight and financial challenge Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations Background in retail, consumer, eCommerce or FMCG environments THE ROLE Partner with marketing, retail and operational teams to support performance Provide commercial insight to inform strategic and day-to-day decisions Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning cycles Deliver analysis on sales trends, campaigns and product performance Support store performance reviews and commercial initiatives Develop financial models to support investment and growth opportunities Contribute to business case development and evaluation Identify opportunities to improve reporting and commercial insight Help streamline finance processes and drive continuous improvement Present clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders Support wider FP&A activity as the business scales YOUR PROFILE Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, CIMA) Effective communicator - written & verbal Good working knowledge of MS Excel Commercially curious with a proactive mindset Comfortable working in a fast-moving, growth environment SALARY & BENEFITS £70,000 - £75,000 + benefits Hybrid working - typically 2 days in the office Permanent role Collaborative culture with strong leadership support and development focus
This well-established business based in Coventry who is looking to strengthen their commercial finance team with the skills of an experienced commercial Finance Analyst to join the team on an interim basis. This role see you take responsibility for the weekly reporting of financial performance, sales analysis and commentary for the board report, as well as providing detailed KPI reporting for the entire business. Providing senior staff with information relating to their performance against budget, you will also analyse key variances in order to ensure continued accuracy of the weekly figures as well as providing the commentary and insight to help budget managers perform better - giving you the ability to make a measurable impact at a commercial level of the success of the business. This role will see you getting 'out and about' in the business in your effort to add value and effectively business partner budget managers and other operations staff, therefore a proactive approach, engaging communication style and a commercially-focussed candidate is needed. Ideally you will - Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) - ideally with experience within retail or FMCG. Be able to confidently gather and organise business requirements in terms of information, KPI requirements and dashboard reporting. Have experience working in a similar role using your macro and Power BI skills to manipulate data. Confidently communication skills to support you in building strong client relationships with financial and non-financial stakeholders. In Return, you will - Have flexibility and autonomy in your role, allowing you to recommend and implement specific changes designed to help you make effective commercial impact in your particular business area. Work in a friendly, flexible and supportive environment with additional perks whilst working on site. Gain experience working within a successful fast paced environment within a well established company. Have the opportunity take on a permanent post within the business after 6 months. This senior role is a great position for an experienced accountant to test their business acumen within a successful developing company, this role is available immediately please apply now to avoid disappointment.
Apr 02, 2026
Seasonal
This well-established business based in Coventry who is looking to strengthen their commercial finance team with the skills of an experienced commercial Finance Analyst to join the team on an interim basis. This role see you take responsibility for the weekly reporting of financial performance, sales analysis and commentary for the board report, as well as providing detailed KPI reporting for the entire business. Providing senior staff with information relating to their performance against budget, you will also analyse key variances in order to ensure continued accuracy of the weekly figures as well as providing the commentary and insight to help budget managers perform better - giving you the ability to make a measurable impact at a commercial level of the success of the business. This role will see you getting 'out and about' in the business in your effort to add value and effectively business partner budget managers and other operations staff, therefore a proactive approach, engaging communication style and a commercially-focussed candidate is needed. Ideally you will - Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) - ideally with experience within retail or FMCG. Be able to confidently gather and organise business requirements in terms of information, KPI requirements and dashboard reporting. Have experience working in a similar role using your macro and Power BI skills to manipulate data. Confidently communication skills to support you in building strong client relationships with financial and non-financial stakeholders. In Return, you will - Have flexibility and autonomy in your role, allowing you to recommend and implement specific changes designed to help you make effective commercial impact in your particular business area. Work in a friendly, flexible and supportive environment with additional perks whilst working on site. Gain experience working within a successful fast paced environment within a well established company. Have the opportunity take on a permanent post within the business after 6 months. This senior role is a great position for an experienced accountant to test their business acumen within a successful developing company, this role is available immediately please apply now to avoid disappointment.
Manual Tester (Contract) Duration: 12 Months Possibility for extension) Location: Watford/Hybrid (2 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Manual Tester to come in on a 12-month contract working on several key projects. You will be a key member of the test team working to agreed approaches and guideline, working on various test phases (functional through to staging). Key Responsibilities: Involvement in all test activities (reviewing designs, estimates, testing, bug re-testing, etc.) Manual testing of web-based applications ensuring coverage meets agreed standards. Preparing test data and test documentation (test plans/test scripts) as required. Comfortable with cross-browser/platform testing on both actual devices and simulations. Supporting Development team to log, reproduce, and re-test bug fixes. Pro-actively working with various disciplines including Development, Project Management, Business Analysts, and Subject Matter Experts to gain information and resolve issues. Able to work on multiple test streams, managing time appropriately and showing flexibility to switch streams as needed. Skills & Experience: Need excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to communicate verbally to various people (Developer through to Senior Management). Extensive testing experience. Experience of providing project testing updates. Manual testing of web-based applications. Writing test scripts in high-level test scenario style. Experience of using JIRA and Confluence. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities, and the willingness to move to different tasks to support those priorities. Comfortable repeating tests multiple times, and ensure quality of work is the same each time. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Apr 02, 2026
Contractor
Manual Tester (Contract) Duration: 12 Months Possibility for extension) Location: Watford/Hybrid (2 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Manual Tester to come in on a 12-month contract working on several key projects. You will be a key member of the test team working to agreed approaches and guideline, working on various test phases (functional through to staging). Key Responsibilities: Involvement in all test activities (reviewing designs, estimates, testing, bug re-testing, etc.) Manual testing of web-based applications ensuring coverage meets agreed standards. Preparing test data and test documentation (test plans/test scripts) as required. Comfortable with cross-browser/platform testing on both actual devices and simulations. Supporting Development team to log, reproduce, and re-test bug fixes. Pro-actively working with various disciplines including Development, Project Management, Business Analysts, and Subject Matter Experts to gain information and resolve issues. Able to work on multiple test streams, managing time appropriately and showing flexibility to switch streams as needed. Skills & Experience: Need excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to communicate verbally to various people (Developer through to Senior Management). Extensive testing experience. Experience of providing project testing updates. Manual testing of web-based applications. Writing test scripts in high-level test scenario style. Experience of using JIRA and Confluence. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities, and the willingness to move to different tasks to support those priorities. Comfortable repeating tests multiple times, and ensure quality of work is the same each time. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders. Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and manage frequent context switching across multiple initiatives. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 02, 2026
Contractor
Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders. Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and manage frequent context switching across multiple initiatives. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
City, Birmingham
Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders. Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and manage frequent context switching across multiple initiatives. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 02, 2026
Contractor
Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders. Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and manage frequent context switching across multiple initiatives. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Senior Business Analyst As a Senior Business Analyst at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) you will join an established and supportive community of Business Analysts and work across all areas of projects and service lifecycle. In this role you will work as part of an Agile multi-disciplinary squad alongside product managers, service design, data specialists, developers, and testers to deliver new internal and external services. You will be expected to be proactive and take ownership of analysis activities and deliverables including writing user stories with acceptance criteria, modelling business processes, and contributing to three amigo/refinement sessions. You must be able to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating good leadership and collaborative working skills. You will need excellent presentation and communication skills, across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders. You will work together with IPO colleagues, partner organisations and/or suppliers to ensure that approaches and outcomes are fit for purpose meeting business needs, user needs and IPO standards. Within the Business Analyst Community, you will play an important role in establishing and promoting best practice and standards. You will support the professionalisation and maturity of the Business Analysis practice through peer support, tutoring and mentoring of others in the team. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a desire to pick up new skills in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering excellent services for our customers. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to join our IT team at a time where the IPO has set out how to help make the UK the most innovative and creative country in the world by: Delivering Excellent IP Services Creating a World-leading IP Environment Making the IPO a Brilliant Place to Work Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Work alongside product managers to create a pipeline of fully developed user stories ensuring that the business and technical viewpoints are understood and acknowledged. Undertake key business analysis activities, including but not limited to, requirements elicitation, documentation of business processes, workflows and business rules, using suitable methodologies, tools and standards. Advise on business scenarios and develop acceptance criteria to ensure requirements can be traced to develop new functionality. Identify and articulate options considering opportunities and limitations related to business and technology. Present complex information in a tailored format, allowing you to communicate key findings and put forward recommendations to the wider organisation. Tutor/mentor/coach BAs and Junior BAs by providing accurate and professional support. Develop and promote best practice, standards and guidance. Person specification Essential Criteria Background in Business Analysis with considerable knowledge and understanding of Business Analysis principles and techniques. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to bring clarity to business problems and shape business solutions. Considerable experience working in a software development setting with technical colleagues i.e. data, developers, testers. Comfortable working with individuals at various skill levels up to and including senior management levels. Experience of gaining consensus where there are strong differing opinions. BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, or equivalent. Strong presentation and communication skills across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders. Experience of developing BA best practice, standards and guidance. Experience tutoring and mentoring others Business Analysts
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Senior Business Analyst As a Senior Business Analyst at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) you will join an established and supportive community of Business Analysts and work across all areas of projects and service lifecycle. In this role you will work as part of an Agile multi-disciplinary squad alongside product managers, service design, data specialists, developers, and testers to deliver new internal and external services. You will be expected to be proactive and take ownership of analysis activities and deliverables including writing user stories with acceptance criteria, modelling business processes, and contributing to three amigo/refinement sessions. You must be able to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating good leadership and collaborative working skills. You will need excellent presentation and communication skills, across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders. You will work together with IPO colleagues, partner organisations and/or suppliers to ensure that approaches and outcomes are fit for purpose meeting business needs, user needs and IPO standards. Within the Business Analyst Community, you will play an important role in establishing and promoting best practice and standards. You will support the professionalisation and maturity of the Business Analysis practice through peer support, tutoring and mentoring of others in the team. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a desire to pick up new skills in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering excellent services for our customers. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to join our IT team at a time where the IPO has set out how to help make the UK the most innovative and creative country in the world by: Delivering Excellent IP Services Creating a World-leading IP Environment Making the IPO a Brilliant Place to Work Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Work alongside product managers to create a pipeline of fully developed user stories ensuring that the business and technical viewpoints are understood and acknowledged. Undertake key business analysis activities, including but not limited to, requirements elicitation, documentation of business processes, workflows and business rules, using suitable methodologies, tools and standards. Advise on business scenarios and develop acceptance criteria to ensure requirements can be traced to develop new functionality. Identify and articulate options considering opportunities and limitations related to business and technology. Present complex information in a tailored format, allowing you to communicate key findings and put forward recommendations to the wider organisation. Tutor/mentor/coach BAs and Junior BAs by providing accurate and professional support. Develop and promote best practice, standards and guidance. Person specification Essential Criteria Background in Business Analysis with considerable knowledge and understanding of Business Analysis principles and techniques. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to bring clarity to business problems and shape business solutions. Considerable experience working in a software development setting with technical colleagues i.e. data, developers, testers. Comfortable working with individuals at various skill levels up to and including senior management levels. Experience of gaining consensus where there are strong differing opinions. BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, or equivalent. Strong presentation and communication skills across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders. Experience of developing BA best practice, standards and guidance. Experience tutoring and mentoring others Business Analysts
Wilmslow Based Tech Firm UK and US Exposure Career Step Otto James is working with a growing technology strategy, operations and digital consultancy organisation based near Wilmslow to recruit a Qualified Finance Manager to join their finance team. Why join our client This Finance Manager role offers the chance to shape key processes, partner with senior leaders, and play a visible role in how the business manages performance and growth. You'll join a team that values transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. It's an environment where finance has a genuine voice in strategic conversations. How you'll make an impact Financial Reporting: Producing monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss (P&L), balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Budgeting & Forecasting: Leading annual budgeting cycles and regular re-forecasting to align with company goals. Team Leadership: Managing, mentoring, and developing a finance team (e.g., accounts payable/receivable, analysts). Compliance & Audit: Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and managing relationships with external auditors and HMRC. Risk Management: Identifying financial risks and implementing internal controls to protect company assets. Process Improvement: Driving efficiencies by upgrading financial systems and streamlining workflows. Performance Analysis: Delivering detailed reports on margins, sales trends, and variances against budgets. Strategic Planning: Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes. Commercial Support: Developing pricing models, evaluating investment appraisals, and supporting contract negotiations or tenders. Operational Insight: Identifying cost-saving opportunities and revenue drivers to enhance ROI. Reporting: Creating and presenting Board-level packs, executive dashboards, and management information (MI) Your Profile ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent Experience in a Tech business will be seen as a plus, but not essential A proven track record of leading finance teams, implementing internal controls, and driving process improvements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A proactive and solution-oriented approach Salary & Benefits As Finance Manager, you'll join a business that values people, flexibility and continuous development. • Salary £45,000-£50,000 plus bonus • Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office) • Pension scheme • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Opportunity to shape finance processes in a growing organisation
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Wilmslow Based Tech Firm UK and US Exposure Career Step Otto James is working with a growing technology strategy, operations and digital consultancy organisation based near Wilmslow to recruit a Qualified Finance Manager to join their finance team. Why join our client This Finance Manager role offers the chance to shape key processes, partner with senior leaders, and play a visible role in how the business manages performance and growth. You'll join a team that values transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. It's an environment where finance has a genuine voice in strategic conversations. How you'll make an impact Financial Reporting: Producing monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss (P&L), balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Budgeting & Forecasting: Leading annual budgeting cycles and regular re-forecasting to align with company goals. Team Leadership: Managing, mentoring, and developing a finance team (e.g., accounts payable/receivable, analysts). Compliance & Audit: Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and managing relationships with external auditors and HMRC. Risk Management: Identifying financial risks and implementing internal controls to protect company assets. Process Improvement: Driving efficiencies by upgrading financial systems and streamlining workflows. Performance Analysis: Delivering detailed reports on margins, sales trends, and variances against budgets. Strategic Planning: Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes. Commercial Support: Developing pricing models, evaluating investment appraisals, and supporting contract negotiations or tenders. Operational Insight: Identifying cost-saving opportunities and revenue drivers to enhance ROI. Reporting: Creating and presenting Board-level packs, executive dashboards, and management information (MI) Your Profile ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent Experience in a Tech business will be seen as a plus, but not essential A proven track record of leading finance teams, implementing internal controls, and driving process improvements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A proactive and solution-oriented approach Salary & Benefits As Finance Manager, you'll join a business that values people, flexibility and continuous development. • Salary £45,000-£50,000 plus bonus • Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office) • Pension scheme • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Opportunity to shape finance processes in a growing organisation
Location Swansea About the job Job summary Are you able to break down complex change into clear, prioritised requirements that support successful end to end delivery? Can you confidently run agile ceremonies and workshops that bring clarity, focus, and momentum to your team? Do you enjoy collaborating with testers and engineers to define meaningful acceptance criteria and ensure quality outcomes? If so, we'd love to hear from you! As a Business Analyst, you will provide methodical investigation, analysis, review, and documentation, for all or a significant part of a business area, in terms of business functions and processes. The role requires close working with stakeholders and development teams in shaping and delivering outcomes that are fit for purpose, commercially viable and in line with the organisational strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to mentor and be a role model to other less experienced colleagues in the community. You'll also be an active participant in the DVLA Business Analyst community, as well as working with communities across Government. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Responsible for elicitation and documentation of requirements. Facilitates setting of business priorities for change initiatives of medium complexity. Manages and implements requests for changes to baseline requirements. Facilitates agile workshops and discussions to effectively gather fit for purpose business requirements. Supports the investigation of problems and analyses options for new and existing services. Provides recommendations to solutions. Manages stakeholder relationships to identify objectives, opportunities and potential benefits available. Supports delivery ceremonies such as planning, stand-ups, meetings, reviews, retrospectives, demonstrations of deliverables and other delivery related meetings, ensuring they are effective and fully support delivery. Works with Testers and Software Engineers to define acceptance criteria for requirements. Supports Senior and Lead Business Analysts with the collaborative, dynamic planning process. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Open Sessions: Would you like to find out more about the role, the team and what it's like to work in our department? If so, we are organising an open session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on 07/04/2026 at 12:00 . Sign up here Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Previous experience working in business analysis within agile/lean delivery Proven experience of building great stakeholder relationships, leading and managing investigation into business and technical processes, functions, information flows and data structures, selecting the most appropriate methods and approaches. A history of supporting and facilitating the development and continuous improvement of products and services across a range of high volume, complex and challenging digital, data and technology teams. Additional Information You must hold a BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis or be willing to work towards completing this within 18 months.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Location Swansea About the job Job summary Are you able to break down complex change into clear, prioritised requirements that support successful end to end delivery? Can you confidently run agile ceremonies and workshops that bring clarity, focus, and momentum to your team? Do you enjoy collaborating with testers and engineers to define meaningful acceptance criteria and ensure quality outcomes? If so, we'd love to hear from you! As a Business Analyst, you will provide methodical investigation, analysis, review, and documentation, for all or a significant part of a business area, in terms of business functions and processes. The role requires close working with stakeholders and development teams in shaping and delivering outcomes that are fit for purpose, commercially viable and in line with the organisational strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to mentor and be a role model to other less experienced colleagues in the community. You'll also be an active participant in the DVLA Business Analyst community, as well as working with communities across Government. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Responsible for elicitation and documentation of requirements. Facilitates setting of business priorities for change initiatives of medium complexity. Manages and implements requests for changes to baseline requirements. Facilitates agile workshops and discussions to effectively gather fit for purpose business requirements. Supports the investigation of problems and analyses options for new and existing services. Provides recommendations to solutions. Manages stakeholder relationships to identify objectives, opportunities and potential benefits available. Supports delivery ceremonies such as planning, stand-ups, meetings, reviews, retrospectives, demonstrations of deliverables and other delivery related meetings, ensuring they are effective and fully support delivery. Works with Testers and Software Engineers to define acceptance criteria for requirements. Supports Senior and Lead Business Analysts with the collaborative, dynamic planning process. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Open Sessions: Would you like to find out more about the role, the team and what it's like to work in our department? If so, we are organising an open session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on 07/04/2026 at 12:00 . Sign up here Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Previous experience working in business analysis within agile/lean delivery Proven experience of building great stakeholder relationships, leading and managing investigation into business and technical processes, functions, information flows and data structures, selecting the most appropriate methods and approaches. A history of supporting and facilitating the development and continuous improvement of products and services across a range of high volume, complex and challenging digital, data and technology teams. Additional Information You must hold a BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis or be willing to work towards completing this within 18 months.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-known, high-performing retail business for a Senior Treasury Analyst role, offering £60,000-£80,000. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, consumer-facing organisation with a strong UK presence and growing international footprint. The business is continuing to invest heavily in its finance function, with treasury playing a central role in supporting trading performance, managing risk, and enabling future growth. You will join an established but evolving treasury team in a role that offers both breadth and visibility. Working closely with senior stakeholders across finance, you will be involved in core treasury activities while also contributing to ongoing transformation and improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Managing daily cash positioning and short-term liquidity across multiple entities Supporting the development and accuracy of cashflow forecasting models Monitoring and optimising working capital to support trading performance Maintaining and strengthening relationships with banking partners Supporting FX exposure management, including analysis and reporting Assisting with treasury reporting, controls, and compliance activities Contributing to process improvements, automation, and treasury-related projects Supporting wider strategic initiatives as the business continues to grow What makes this role particularly attractive: Opportunity to join a recognisable retail brand with strong market presence Broad exposure across treasury, with both operational and project-based work High level of interaction with senior stakeholders across finance A fast-paced, commercial environment where treasury adds real value Clear opportunity for progression and development within a growing business This role would suit someone with solid treasury experience who is looking to step into a more senior, well-rounded position within a dynamic retail environment. Experience in retail, consumer, or other fast-paced sectors would be advantageous, but not essential. Location: UK / Hybrid Salary: £60,000-£80,000 + benefits If you're interested, feel free to reach out directly or apply below.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-known, high-performing retail business for a Senior Treasury Analyst role, offering £60,000-£80,000. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, consumer-facing organisation with a strong UK presence and growing international footprint. The business is continuing to invest heavily in its finance function, with treasury playing a central role in supporting trading performance, managing risk, and enabling future growth. You will join an established but evolving treasury team in a role that offers both breadth and visibility. Working closely with senior stakeholders across finance, you will be involved in core treasury activities while also contributing to ongoing transformation and improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Managing daily cash positioning and short-term liquidity across multiple entities Supporting the development and accuracy of cashflow forecasting models Monitoring and optimising working capital to support trading performance Maintaining and strengthening relationships with banking partners Supporting FX exposure management, including analysis and reporting Assisting with treasury reporting, controls, and compliance activities Contributing to process improvements, automation, and treasury-related projects Supporting wider strategic initiatives as the business continues to grow What makes this role particularly attractive: Opportunity to join a recognisable retail brand with strong market presence Broad exposure across treasury, with both operational and project-based work High level of interaction with senior stakeholders across finance A fast-paced, commercial environment where treasury adds real value Clear opportunity for progression and development within a growing business This role would suit someone with solid treasury experience who is looking to step into a more senior, well-rounded position within a dynamic retail environment. Experience in retail, consumer, or other fast-paced sectors would be advantageous, but not essential. Location: UK / Hybrid Salary: £60,000-£80,000 + benefits If you're interested, feel free to reach out directly or apply below.
