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Role Overview An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cost Manager to lead and deliver cost management services on complex infrastructure, energy, and defence projects across the Southern region. The role will suit an experienced cost professional with strong project controls awareness, capable of providing strategic cost leadership, governance, and commercial insight across multiple workstreams. You will play a key role in overseeing cost estimates, forecasts, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle, supporting senior stakeholders with informed financial decision-making and ensuring robust cost control within NEC contract environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and management of cost plans, estimates, budgets, and forecasts across major projects and programmes. Provide senior-level cost reporting, analysis, and assurance, including performance trends, variances, and forward-looking forecasts. Interface closely with project controls, planning, and commercial teams to ensure integration of cost, schedule, and scope. Apply and oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor project performance and drive corrective actions. Operate within NEC contract frameworks, supporting change control, compensation events, and commercial governance. Establish and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) to enable accurate cost control. Support risk and opportunity management, including quantitative cost impacts and mitigation strategies. Maintain and assure cost data within enterprise systems, with SAP experience being desirable. Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to junior cost and project controls team members. Engage confidently with clients and senior stakeholders, providing clear, credible commercial advice. Skills & Experience Significant experience in cost management / commercial management within infrastructure, energy, defence, or major construction environments. Strong understanding of project controls principles, cost governance, and performance management. Practical experience with EVM and working within NEC3 / NEC4 contract environments. Proven capability in developing and managing WBS and CBS structures. Experience using SAP or comparable ERP / cost management systems (desirable). Excellent analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills. Personal Attributes Confident, proactive, and capable of operating at a senior level within complex project environments. Flexible and willing to travel across the Southern region 2-3 days per week. Motivated to progress into leadership and advisory roles, contributing to team development and continuous improvement. Strong communicator with the ability to influence and support decision-making at senior levels. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Our client, a leading global technology consultancy, is expanding its SAP capability across the UK as part of multiple large-scale SAP S/4HANA Finance transformation programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead to join a well-established SAP Consulting & Delivery team, supporting enterprise Finance transformations and helping clients realise value from modern SAP Finance solutions. Please note: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be sole British nationals and have lived and worked in the UK continuously for the past 5 years and be willing to undergo SC Security vetting checks. * this role may be offered on a hybrid basis depending on project requirements, with UK-wide client site travel as needed. The role focuses on the end-to-end delivery of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions across complex, global finance environments. The successful candidate will demonstrate deep functional SAP Finance expertise, hands-on delivery experience across S/4HANA programmes, and strong leadership capability within a consulting setting. In addition, experience working across core Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, strong exposure to SAP Fiori and Embedded Analytics, and integration with adjacent modules such as MM, SD, and Project Systems will be highly advantageous. Day to day duties may include: Leading the delivery of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions across FI/CO, including GL, AP, AR, AA, and Controlling. Running discovery, explore, and design workshops with Finance Managers, Controllers, and senior stakeholders. Owning solution design across core Finance processes including Record-to-Report and period-end close. Configuring and testing SAP S/4HANA Finance components in collaboration with technical and integration teams. Driving adoption of S/4HANA innovations including Universal Journal, SAP Fiori apps, and Embedded Analytics. Supporting pre-sales activities including RFPs, RFIs, solution design, demos, and estimations. Participating in cutover planning, data validation, and hypercare support during go-lives. Contributing to reusable SAP Finance assets, templates, and best practices. Mentoring junior consultants and supporting capability development within the SAP Finance team. Essential: Extensive experience as an SAP Finance Consultant with strong S/4HANA expertise. Proven track record across 2+ full life cycle S/4HANA implementation programmes (greenfield and/or brownfield). Strong hands-on configuration experience across FI, CO, GL, AP, AR, and Asset Accounting. In-depth understanding of Record-to-Report (R2R) processes in large enterprise environments. Experience working with SAP Fiori, Embedded Analytics, and standard S/4 reporting tools. Exposure to integration with MM, SD, or Project Systems. Experience leading SAP Finance workstreams or acting as a functional lead. Strong experience with Functional Testing, SIT, UAT, and defect management. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate confidently at all levels. Ability to work independently or as part of a high-performing consulting team. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Nice to have SAP S/4HANA Finance certification (FI or CO). Professional finance qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, or CPA. Experience with SAP Activate or agile delivery environments. Exposure to tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Signavio, or Solution Manager.

Project Manager Location: 70 Redcliff Street, BS1 6AL Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00 Pay Rate: £ 450.00 Per Day Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Manage and deliver corporate change projects within agreed timescales and budgets Lead project planning, governance, and reporting activities Coordinate resources and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies Engage effectively with senior stakeholders and delivery partners Ensure projects align with organisational priorities and public sector standards Provide clear progress updates and documentation throughout the project lifecycle Person Specification Must-Have Requirements Proven experience in project or programme management within the public sector Experience working in a Local Authority or Combined Authority environment Recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, Agile) Strong stakeholder management skills at both senior and operational levels Demonstrable experience delivering corporate change programmes Nice-to-Have Requirements Experience working across multiple workstreams or complex organisations Familiarity with governance frameworks in combined or local authorities DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability specific organizations or hireSrs to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.

Data / Migration / Lead / Manager / Bank / Banking / Building Society / Finance / Financial / FinTech / Core Banking / Transformation / Contract / Remote / Outside IR35 / START ASAP Data Migration Lead Contract: 12 Month Contract / Outside IR35 Rate: Competitive day rates Location: UK - REMOTE We are hiring for a major financial services transformation programme, seeking an experienced Data Migration Lead to take ownership of end to end data migration delivery across complex enterprise systems. This is a senior, hands on contract role with responsibility for strategy, governance, and execution of large scale data migrations. Responsibilities • Lead the full data migration lifecycle including discovery, design, data mapping, rehearsals, cutover, and post migration support • Own delivery of the Data Migration workstream across multiple projects and dependencies • Manage data migration planning, execution, and governance including risks, issues, actions, assumptions, and dependencies • Oversee data pipelines, reporting, data validation, reconciliation, and cutover sign off • Act as the primary point of contact for all data migration activities • Coordinate technical teams, SMEs, and senior stakeholders • Ensure high quality, on time delivery aligned to programme objectives Skills and Experience • Proven experience as a Data Migration Lead or Data Migration Manager • Strong hands on expertise in data migration, data mapping, transformation, and validation • Extensive experience delivering migrations within banking or financial services • Strong knowledge of data migration tools, methodologies, and best practices • Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks, and reporting • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills • Exposure to cloud hosted data platforms is desirable Why Apply • Outside IR35 day rate contract • Predominantly remote working • Long term programme with immediate start • High impact leadership role within financial services Apply using the links provided for consideration. Ideally this will suit candidates available to start a position within the next 6 weeks.

OUTSIDE IR35 - ASAP START CONTRACT TO DECEMBER 2026 BPSS CLEARANCE REQUIRED HYBRID WORKING - 2 DAYS PER WEEK IN PRESTON Integrated Planner (ERP Transformation Programme) The Integrated Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and assuring the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across a complex in-flight ERP transformation programme. This role will ensure all programme workstreams (technical, functional, business change, data, testing, cutover, hypercare) are aligned, dependencies are managed, risks are identified, and progress is tracked against baseline delivery. The role is central to providing clear visibility of delivery confidence to programme leadership and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Planning & Scheduling Develop, maintain, and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across all ERP workstreams. Establish and enforce standardised planning processes and templates . Capture, validate, and track milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and resourcing requirements . Provide clear critical path visibility and highlight slippages or risks to delivery timelines. Dependency & Risk Management Identify, manage, and report on cross-workstream dependencies . Perform Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) to assess confidence in delivery timelines and recommend mitigations. Support risk workshops and ensure schedule risks are linked to the programme risk register. Governance & Reporting Provide planning input for Steering Committee, Programme Board, and PMO reporting . Support programme assurance reviews, stage-gates, and readiness assessments. Deliver reporting dashboards, RAG status updates, and schedule variance analysis for leadership. Change & Controls Assess and incorporate approved scope or design changes into the IMS. Conduct impact assessments of schedule changes on programme delivery. Ensure programme planning aligns with established project controls framework . Cutover & Deployment Develop and manage the cutover plan , integrating technical and business activities. Ensure alignment of testing, training, and change readiness leading into go-live. Support planning for hypercare and post-go-live stabilisation . Stakeholder Engagement Act as a key interface between programme leadership, PMO, ERP vendor, and SI planners . Facilitate dependency and planning workshops with cross-functional stakeholders. Communicate planning insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Required Experience & Skills Extensive Project Controls/Planning experience with a proven track record across major transformation programmes. Strong knowledge of planning, project controls, and project management disciplines . Hands-on experience with planning and ERP tools such as Primavera P6 and/or SAP (or similar enterprise planning tools). Proven ability in Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) , including identification of risks and development of mitigation strategies . Experience in ERP transformation or large-scale technology-enabled change programmes preferred. Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills. Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced programme environments, maintaining attention to detail. Desirable Knowledge of ERP platforms (eg, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics). Familiarity with P3O, MSP, or PRINCE2 frameworks. Experience working in complex, regulated, or government environments with multiple vendors.