Morgan McKinley is partnering with an award winning Financial Services business based in Bristol, to recruit a Financial Risk Senior Manager. This is a key and high profile role within the organisation, which will have oversight of prudential documents (including ICAAP, ILAAP, Recovery & Resolution Plans and Solvent Exit Analysis), plus Financial regulatory reporting and Primary risks relating to Strategy, Reputation Market and Liquidity risks. Specific areas of focus will include the following: Provide technical support and challenge to the 1st Line Support review and improvement of the design and content of 2nd Line reporting for enterprise and financial risks Support risk monitoring and reporting, including on enterprise risk management Analysis of key risk indicators to provide commentary and insight to management Support UK and Group reporting requirements in relation to enterprise and financial risk Maintain and develop financial risk frameworks Oversight of ILAAP, ICAAP and Recovery & Resolution Plans Oversight of enterprise-wide and prudential risks, including financial regulatory reporting and key prudential documents Support in the analysis of emerging or changing regulations relating to prudential risk matters The successful candidate will possess significant experience within the prudential / enterprise / financial risk management field and / or appropriate regulatory or audit experience. You will need sound knowledge of risk management tools and processes, regulations and best practice, and will be used to dealing with the regulations and PRA rule book, and able to partner, challenge and support the 1st Line of Defence. You will be required to be in the office ideally 2 days a week, and this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation with a collaborative and supportive, flexible culture.
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Morgan McKinley is partnering with an award winning Financial Services business based in Bristol, to recruit a Financial Risk Senior Manager. This is a key and high profile role within the organisation, which will have oversight of prudential documents (including ICAAP, ILAAP, Recovery & Resolution Plans and Solvent Exit Analysis), plus Financial regulatory reporting and Primary risks relating to Strategy, Reputation Market and Liquidity risks. Specific areas of focus will include the following: Provide technical support and challenge to the 1st Line Support review and improvement of the design and content of 2nd Line reporting for enterprise and financial risks Support risk monitoring and reporting, including on enterprise risk management Analysis of key risk indicators to provide commentary and insight to management Support UK and Group reporting requirements in relation to enterprise and financial risk Maintain and develop financial risk frameworks Oversight of ILAAP, ICAAP and Recovery & Resolution Plans Oversight of enterprise-wide and prudential risks, including financial regulatory reporting and key prudential documents Support in the analysis of emerging or changing regulations relating to prudential risk matters The successful candidate will possess significant experience within the prudential / enterprise / financial risk management field and / or appropriate regulatory or audit experience. You will need sound knowledge of risk management tools and processes, regulations and best practice, and will be used to dealing with the regulations and PRA rule book, and able to partner, challenge and support the 1st Line of Defence. You will be required to be in the office ideally 2 days a week, and this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation with a collaborative and supportive, flexible culture.
Finance Manager - Manufacturing Finalist or Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) North Nottinghamshire £50-60k + Benefits We're supporting a high growth manufacturing business with the appointment of a Finance Manager. This is a commercially focused finance role sitting close to operations, production and the Finance Director. This is a hands-on, site based position with real influence: owning the numbers, improving visibility around margins and working capital, and supporting confident decision making at both site and group level. The Opportunity Ideally suited to a Management Accountant or Finance Manager with experience operating in the manufacturing sector already. You'll lead month end reporting, job costing and margin analysis, while partnering closely with operational and commercial teams to drive performance and insight. It's well suited to a qualified (Or nearly qualified) accountant who enjoys being embedded in the business, not just reporting the numbers, but explaining them, challenging them, and improving the processes behind them. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of month-end and year-end close for the manufacturing division Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary Ownership of job costing, WIP and gross margin reporting Balance sheet control, including fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations Accurate inventory valuation reporting Budgeting and forecasting for the manufacturing division Oversight of statutory compliance including VAT, PAYE, CIS, R&D claims and corporation tax Partnering with operations to assess contract profitability and pricing Development and monitoring of KPIs aligned to operational and financial performance Support ERP and finance system improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency Liaison with auditors, advisors and external stakeholders About You We are keen to talk to Qualified Management Accountants or Finance Manager level individuals with experience in a manufacturing environment. You will enjoy partnering with the wider business where you can truly add value. A strong background in management reporting, job costing and margin analysis, well developed Excel skills and experience of using ERP / finance systems are all important technical skills. Interpersonally you will be comfortable engaging with operations and senior stakeholders and have a proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager - Manufacturing Finalist or Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) North Nottinghamshire £50-60k + Benefits We're supporting a high growth manufacturing business with the appointment of a Finance Manager. This is a commercially focused finance role sitting close to operations, production and the Finance Director. This is a hands-on, site based position with real influence: owning the numbers, improving visibility around margins and working capital, and supporting confident decision making at both site and group level. The Opportunity Ideally suited to a Management Accountant or Finance Manager with experience operating in the manufacturing sector already. You'll lead month end reporting, job costing and margin analysis, while partnering closely with operational and commercial teams to drive performance and insight. It's well suited to a qualified (Or nearly qualified) accountant who enjoys being embedded in the business, not just reporting the numbers, but explaining them, challenging them, and improving the processes behind them. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of month-end and year-end close for the manufacturing division Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary Ownership of job costing, WIP and gross margin reporting Balance sheet control, including fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations Accurate inventory valuation reporting Budgeting and forecasting for the manufacturing division Oversight of statutory compliance including VAT, PAYE, CIS, R&D claims and corporation tax Partnering with operations to assess contract profitability and pricing Development and monitoring of KPIs aligned to operational and financial performance Support ERP and finance system improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency Liaison with auditors, advisors and external stakeholders About You We are keen to talk to Qualified Management Accountants or Finance Manager level individuals with experience in a manufacturing environment. You will enjoy partnering with the wider business where you can truly add value. A strong background in management reporting, job costing and margin analysis, well developed Excel skills and experience of using ERP / finance systems are all important technical skills. Interpersonally you will be comfortable engaging with operations and senior stakeholders and have a proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Locations : London Lisbon Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As a Global Benefits Manager, you will support the delivery and continuous improvement of BCG's employee benefits programs across multiple regions. The role focuses on the operational, analytical, and coordination aspects of insured benefits, including health, life, disability, and business travel accident coverage. You will contribute to consistent, compliant, and employee-focused benefits solutions by working closely with the Global Benefits Centre of Expertise. You will partner with colleagues across HR, Finance, Procurement, and external vendors to support renewals, analyze benefits data, and improve processes. Your work will help ensure benefits programs remain competitive, well-governed, and aligned with BCG's broader people strategy. Support the ongoing management and periodic review of insured benefits programs across regions Conduct benefits benchmarking and cost analysis to inform plan design and renewal decisions Assist with the review of insurance contracts and plan documentation, focusing on value, risk, and clarity Coordinate with brokers and insurers during renewals, ensuring accurate data submission and analysis Analyze claims and utilization data to identify trends and support health and wellbeing initiatives Partner with regional and local HR and Finance teams on benefits administration, cost questions, and issue resolution Contribute analytical and operational input to global and regional benefits initiatives Support the use and optimization of the MyBenefits platform through testing, content updates, and feedback Identify opportunities to streamline processes and standardize benefits documentation across countries Help ensure alignment with global governance standards and local regulatory requirements What You'll Bring Six or more years of experience in benefits management, broking, or benefits consulting Working knowledge of insured employee benefits and insurance market practices Experience reviewing plan documents and working with brokers or insurers Strong analytical skills, including Excel-based analysis and PowerPoint presentations Comfort working in a global, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders Exposure to digital benefits platforms and interest in technology-enabled solutions Additional language capability is a plus Who You'll Work With The Global Benefits COE team to support more senior COE team members, contribute insights and drive shared goals. Benefits brokers and vendors to coordinate plan updates and issue resolution. Global, regional, and local HR and Finance teams on implementation and problem-solving. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Locations : London Lisbon Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As a Global Benefits Manager, you will support the delivery and continuous improvement of BCG's employee benefits programs across multiple regions. The role focuses on the operational, analytical, and coordination aspects of insured benefits, including health, life, disability, and business travel accident coverage. You will contribute to consistent, compliant, and employee-focused benefits solutions by working closely with the Global Benefits Centre of Expertise. You will partner with colleagues across HR, Finance, Procurement, and external vendors to support renewals, analyze benefits data, and improve processes. Your work will help ensure benefits programs remain competitive, well-governed, and aligned with BCG's broader people strategy. Support the ongoing management and periodic review of insured benefits programs across regions Conduct benefits benchmarking and cost analysis to inform plan design and renewal decisions Assist with the review of insurance contracts and plan documentation, focusing on value, risk, and clarity Coordinate with brokers and insurers during renewals, ensuring accurate data submission and analysis Analyze claims and utilization data to identify trends and support health and wellbeing initiatives Partner with regional and local HR and Finance teams on benefits administration, cost questions, and issue resolution Contribute analytical and operational input to global and regional benefits initiatives Support the use and optimization of the MyBenefits platform through testing, content updates, and feedback Identify opportunities to streamline processes and standardize benefits documentation across countries Help ensure alignment with global governance standards and local regulatory requirements What You'll Bring Six or more years of experience in benefits management, broking, or benefits consulting Working knowledge of insured employee benefits and insurance market practices Experience reviewing plan documents and working with brokers or insurers Strong analytical skills, including Excel-based analysis and PowerPoint presentations Comfort working in a global, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders Exposure to digital benefits platforms and interest in technology-enabled solutions Additional language capability is a plus Who You'll Work With The Global Benefits COE team to support more senior COE team members, contribute insights and drive shared goals. Benefits brokers and vendors to coordinate plan updates and issue resolution. Global, regional, and local HR and Finance teams on implementation and problem-solving. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Locations : London Lisbon Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As a Global Benefits Manager, you will support the delivery and continuous improvement of BCG's employee benefits programs across multiple regions. The role focuses on the operational, analytical, and coordination aspects of insured benefits, including health, life, disability, and business travel accident coverage. You will contribute to consistent, compliant, and employee-focused benefits solutions by working closely with the Global Benefits Centre of Expertise. You will partner with colleagues across HR, Finance, Procurement, and external vendors to support renewals, analyze benefits data, and improve processes. Your work will help ensure benefits programs remain competitive, well-governed, and aligned with BCG's broader people strategy. Support the ongoing management and periodic review of insured benefits programs across regions Conduct benefits benchmarking and cost analysis to inform plan design and renewal decisions Assist with the review of insurance contracts and plan documentation, focusing on value, risk, and clarity Coordinate with brokers and insurers during renewals, ensuring accurate data submission and analysis Analyze claims and utilization data to identify trends and support health and wellbeing initiatives Partner with regional and local HR and Finance teams on benefits administration, cost questions, and issue resolution Contribute analytical and operational input to global and regional benefits initiatives Support the use and optimization of the MyBenefits platform through testing, content updates, and feedback Identify opportunities to streamline processes and standardize benefits documentation across countries Help ensure alignment with global governance standards and local regulatory requirements What You'll Bring Six or more years of experience in benefits management, broking, or benefits consulting Working knowledge of insured employee benefits and insurance market practices Experience reviewing plan documents and working with brokers or insurers Strong analytical skills, including Excel-based analysis and PowerPoint presentations Comfort working in a global, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders Exposure to digital benefits platforms and interest in technology-enabled solutions Additional language capability is a plus Who You'll Work With The Global Benefits COE team to support more senior COE team members, contribute insights and drive shared goals. Benefits brokers and vendors to coordinate plan updates and issue resolution. Global, regional, and local HR and Finance teams on implementation and problem-solving. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Locations : London Lisbon Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As a Global Benefits Manager, you will support the delivery and continuous improvement of BCG's employee benefits programs across multiple regions. The role focuses on the operational, analytical, and coordination aspects of insured benefits, including health, life, disability, and business travel accident coverage. You will contribute to consistent, compliant, and employee-focused benefits solutions by working closely with the Global Benefits Centre of Expertise. You will partner with colleagues across HR, Finance, Procurement, and external vendors to support renewals, analyze benefits data, and improve processes. Your work will help ensure benefits programs remain competitive, well-governed, and aligned with BCG's broader people strategy. Support the ongoing management and periodic review of insured benefits programs across regions Conduct benefits benchmarking and cost analysis to inform plan design and renewal decisions Assist with the review of insurance contracts and plan documentation, focusing on value, risk, and clarity Coordinate with brokers and insurers during renewals, ensuring accurate data submission and analysis Analyze claims and utilization data to identify trends and support health and wellbeing initiatives Partner with regional and local HR and Finance teams on benefits administration, cost questions, and issue resolution Contribute analytical and operational input to global and regional benefits initiatives Support the use and optimization of the MyBenefits platform through testing, content updates, and feedback Identify opportunities to streamline processes and standardize benefits documentation across countries Help ensure alignment with global governance standards and local regulatory requirements What You'll Bring Six or more years of experience in benefits management, broking, or benefits consulting Working knowledge of insured employee benefits and insurance market practices Experience reviewing plan documents and working with brokers or insurers Strong analytical skills, including Excel-based analysis and PowerPoint presentations Comfort working in a global, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders Exposure to digital benefits platforms and interest in technology-enabled solutions Additional language capability is a plus Who You'll Work With The Global Benefits COE team to support more senior COE team members, contribute insights and drive shared goals. Benefits brokers and vendors to coordinate plan updates and issue resolution. Global, regional, and local HR and Finance teams on implementation and problem-solving. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea Salary: £57,515 per annum. This role attracts a recruitment and retention allowance of £4,000 per annum. Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Are you confident in leading others? Do you enjoy the challenge of influencing others to achieve business outcomes? Would you love to drive continuous improvement in your role? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 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. Job description The Senior Finance Business Partner is a trusted advisor to the business and is expected to have strong interpersonal skills, capable of translating and presenting complex financial information clearly. You will provide valuable financial advice, strategic insights, and business solutions to directors and other budget holders. You will support DVSA to deliver assurance on the financial position and performance of the Service/Business so that effective action is taken on a timely basis. This role will help ensure high quality financial management is embedded throughout the business and that regular, robust, timely financial information and insight is provided to key stakeholders to enable quality decision-making. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: You will be a trusted advisor to the business and develop significant business expertise. You will build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manage senior managers' and stakeholders' expectations, and develop a deep understanding of the business's commercial and operational drivers. You will carry out sufficient analysis and challenge to demonstrate Business and Medium-Term plans are affordable within Spending Review totals, are central case estimates and represent value for money. You will provide strategic insight through your deep understanding of the financial data and the external / internal factors that influence the drivers of cost / income. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the 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. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Leadership, and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse finance team and promote excellence. Ability to influence at all levels of the business, using logical persuasion and consensus building within groups, A confident communicator, comfortable with advising and challenging senior stakeholders, including communicating complex financial issues to into layman's terms for non-specialist audiences. Highly proficient in using and interpreting data and analytics to support analysis and decision making, identifying gaps in data and reporting, and collaborating with colleagues to develop additional reporting as required. You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea Salary: £57,515 per annum. This role attracts a recruitment and retention allowance of £4,000 per annum. Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Are you confident in leading others? Do you enjoy the challenge of influencing others to achieve business outcomes? Would you love to drive continuous improvement in your role? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 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. Job description The Senior Finance Business Partner is a trusted advisor to the business and is expected to have strong interpersonal skills, capable of translating and presenting complex financial information clearly. You will provide valuable financial advice, strategic insights, and business solutions to directors and other budget holders. You will support DVSA to deliver assurance on the financial position and performance of the Service/Business so that effective action is taken on a timely basis. This role will help ensure high quality financial management is embedded throughout the business and that regular, robust, timely financial information and insight is provided to key stakeholders to enable quality decision-making. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: You will be a trusted advisor to the business and develop significant business expertise. You will build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manage senior managers' and stakeholders' expectations, and develop a deep understanding of the business's commercial and operational drivers. You will carry out sufficient analysis and challenge to demonstrate Business and Medium-Term plans are affordable within Spending Review totals, are central case estimates and represent value for money. You will provide strategic insight through your deep understanding of the financial data and the external / internal factors that influence the drivers of cost / income. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the 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. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Leadership, and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse finance team and promote excellence. Ability to influence at all levels of the business, using logical persuasion and consensus building within groups, A confident communicator, comfortable with advising and challenging senior stakeholders, including communicating complex financial issues to into layman's terms for non-specialist audiences. Highly proficient in using and interpreting data and analytics to support analysis and decision making, identifying gaps in data and reporting, and collaborating with colleagues to develop additional reporting as required. You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea Salary: £57,515 per annum. This role attracts a recruitment and retention allowance of £4,000 per annum. Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Are you confident in leading others? Do you enjoy the challenge of influencing others to achieve business outcomes? Would you love to drive continuous improvement in your role? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 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. Job description The Senior Finance Business Partner is a trusted advisor to the business and is expected to have strong interpersonal skills, capable of translating and presenting complex financial information clearly. You will provide valuable financial advice, strategic insights, and business solutions to directors and other budget holders. You will support DVSA to deliver assurance on the financial position and performance of the Service/Business so that effective action is taken on a timely basis. This role will help ensure high quality financial management is embedded throughout the business and that regular, robust, timely financial information and insight is provided to key stakeholders to enable quality decision-making. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: You will be a trusted advisor to the business and develop significant business expertise. You will build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manage senior managers' and stakeholders' expectations, and develop a deep understanding of the business's commercial and operational drivers. You will carry out sufficient analysis and challenge to demonstrate Business and Medium-Term plans are affordable within Spending Review totals, are central case estimates and represent value for money. You will provide strategic insight through your deep understanding of the financial data and the external / internal factors that influence the drivers of cost / income. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the 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. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Leadership, and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse finance team and promote excellence. Ability to influence at all levels of the business, using logical persuasion and consensus building within groups, A confident communicator, comfortable with advising and challenging senior stakeholders, including communicating complex financial issues to into layman's terms for non-specialist audiences. Highly proficient in using and interpreting data and analytics to support analysis and decision making, identifying gaps in data and reporting, and collaborating with colleagues to develop additional reporting as required. You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea Salary: £57,515 per annum. This role attracts a recruitment and retention allowance of £4,000 per annum. Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Are you confident in leading others? Do you enjoy the challenge of influencing others to achieve business outcomes? Would you love to drive continuous improvement in your role? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 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. Job description The Senior Finance Business Partner is a trusted advisor to the business and is expected to have strong interpersonal skills, capable of translating and presenting complex financial information clearly. You will provide valuable financial advice, strategic insights, and business solutions to directors and other budget holders. You will support DVSA to deliver assurance on the financial position and performance of the Service/Business so that effective action is taken on a timely basis. This role will help ensure high quality financial management is embedded throughout the business and that regular, robust, timely financial information and insight is provided to key stakeholders to enable quality decision-making. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: You will be a trusted advisor to the business and develop significant business expertise. You will build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manage senior managers' and stakeholders' expectations, and develop a deep understanding of the business's commercial and operational drivers. You will carry out sufficient analysis and challenge to demonstrate Business and Medium-Term plans are affordable within Spending Review totals, are central case estimates and represent value for money. You will provide strategic insight through your deep understanding of the financial data and the external / internal factors that influence the drivers of cost / income. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the 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. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Leadership, and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse finance team and promote excellence. Ability to influence at all levels of the business, using logical persuasion and consensus building within groups, A confident communicator, comfortable with advising and challenging senior stakeholders, including communicating complex financial issues to into layman's terms for non-specialist audiences. Highly proficient in using and interpreting data and analytics to support analysis and decision making, identifying gaps in data and reporting, and collaborating with colleagues to develop additional reporting as required. You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Chalk Hill Group are supporting a leading Professional Services business, in their search for a Finance Manager to join them on a 4-6 month contract basis. This role would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys working across a broad range of finance activities and supporting the delivery of accurate, high-quality financial reporting. You'll work closely with senior finance leadership while helping coordinate reporting processes, supporting financial statements, and ensuring the smooth running of core finance operations. What you'll be doing: Supporting the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting Assisting with consolidated financial information across multiple entities Coordinating year-end financial statements and external audit activity Reviewing reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls Contributing to budgeting and cash flow forecasting Supporting improvements to processes and finance systems where possible Acting as a key point of support for the wider finance team What we're looking for: Availability at short notice - no longer than 2 weeks Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) Strong financial reporting and accounting background (IFRS, FRS 102) Experience working with multi-entity or international structures is helpful Comfortable working remotely and managing deadlines independently This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative finance function and make an immediate impact in a contract role with flexibility. Chalk Hill Group is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our privacy policy on our website.
Apr 03, 2026
Contractor
Chalk Hill Group are supporting a leading Professional Services business, in their search for a Finance Manager to join them on a 4-6 month contract basis. This role would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys working across a broad range of finance activities and supporting the delivery of accurate, high-quality financial reporting. You'll work closely with senior finance leadership while helping coordinate reporting processes, supporting financial statements, and ensuring the smooth running of core finance operations. What you'll be doing: Supporting the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting Assisting with consolidated financial information across multiple entities Coordinating year-end financial statements and external audit activity Reviewing reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls Contributing to budgeting and cash flow forecasting Supporting improvements to processes and finance systems where possible Acting as a key point of support for the wider finance team What we're looking for: Availability at short notice - no longer than 2 weeks Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) Strong financial reporting and accounting background (IFRS, FRS 102) Experience working with multi-entity or international structures is helpful Comfortable working remotely and managing deadlines independently This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative finance function and make an immediate impact in a contract role with flexibility. Chalk Hill Group is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our privacy policy on our website.
FP&A Manager - UK Robert Half is looking for a hands-on and experienced FP&A Manager to join a dynamic UK business. This role offers the opportunity to lead financial planning and analysis across multiple sites, providing insight and support to help the business achieve its strategic goals. You will manage one team member and partner with senior leaders to drive budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities. You will be CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified (or finalist) accountant on a upward trajectory in your career with strong analytical skills. You will work closely with the Group Financial Controller and CFO who is visible onsite and will support your development. You will have one direct report. Key Responsibilities Lead financial planning and analysis, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and scenario planning Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and historical results, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities Provide commercial insight, including revenue, margin, cost analysis, business case modelling, and ad hoc financial scenarios Monitor cash flow and working capital, recommending improvement actions where needed Enhance and streamline financial processes, reporting tools, and models to improve efficiency and accuracy Manage, coach, and develop one direct report Partner with key business stakeholders, presenting financial findings and recommendations to support decision-making Support month-end close processes and contribute to internal and external audit requirements Undertake other finance projects and initiatives as required What We're Looking For Professionally qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or finalist. Minimum of 3 years' experience in FP&A, management accounting, or corporate finance Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting Experience managing people Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; familiarity with business intelligence tools and ERP systems desirable Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present financial insights clearly Commercially minded, analytical, and detail-oriented Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across the business This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a growing and dynamic organisation. You'll work closely with senior leadership, contribute to key financial decisions, and play a key role in shaping business performance. The role is located in Bury, applicants must be able to travel to the Bury site for a minimum of 4 days a week. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
FP&A Manager - UK Robert Half is looking for a hands-on and experienced FP&A Manager to join a dynamic UK business. This role offers the opportunity to lead financial planning and analysis across multiple sites, providing insight and support to help the business achieve its strategic goals. You will manage one team member and partner with senior leaders to drive budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities. You will be CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified (or finalist) accountant on a upward trajectory in your career with strong analytical skills. You will work closely with the Group Financial Controller and CFO who is visible onsite and will support your development. You will have one direct report. Key Responsibilities Lead financial planning and analysis, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and scenario planning Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and historical results, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities Provide commercial insight, including revenue, margin, cost analysis, business case modelling, and ad hoc financial scenarios Monitor cash flow and working capital, recommending improvement actions where needed Enhance and streamline financial processes, reporting tools, and models to improve efficiency and accuracy Manage, coach, and develop one direct report Partner with key business stakeholders, presenting financial findings and recommendations to support decision-making Support month-end close processes and contribute to internal and external audit requirements Undertake other finance projects and initiatives as required What We're Looking For Professionally qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or finalist. Minimum of 3 years' experience in FP&A, management accounting, or corporate finance Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting Experience managing people Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; familiarity with business intelligence tools and ERP systems desirable Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present financial insights clearly Commercially minded, analytical, and detail-oriented Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across the business This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a growing and dynamic organisation. You'll work closely with senior leadership, contribute to key financial decisions, and play a key role in shaping business performance. The role is located in Bury, applicants must be able to travel to the Bury site for a minimum of 4 days a week. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
We are partnering a growing, acquisitive global business in the Technology Consulting space, who are going through an exciting period of change. After recently acquiring a competitor, they are looking to hire a qualified accountant who has a broad background in FP&A/Financial Reporting & ideally some IFRS knowledge initially on a 9-12m FTC to start asap. The ideal candidate MUST be within commuting distance of both Beckenham & Uxbridge as the role will be based 2 days a week in both locations, with 1 remotely. The Financial Integration Manager is primarily responsible for the finance integration execution to successfully integrate a newly acquired business finance team, ensuring the day-to-day financial operations continue as well as providing key independent analytics into business performance. Reporting directly to the CFO, EMEA and partnering with the senior leadership, this position will be accountable to provide rigorous financial analysis, leading finance integration workstreams through periods of transformation whilst ensuring the newly acquired business is embedded quickly accurately and at scale. In addition to these core duties, the Financial Integration Manager will also be expected to identify and mitigate financial risks arising from integration activities, streamline financial reporting processes, and support change management initiatives. The role demands a proactive approach to key stakeholder engagement, fostering collaboration across both legacy and new teams to drive operational excellence and support the achievement of strategic business objectives. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver end-to-end post-merger finance integration , including: Integration, planning, governance and execution Synergy and cost to achieve tracking Track all activity between current and acquired businesses Monthly Commentary / Analytics on Business Performance per Group Reporting Support finance system and process integration, driving standardization across the region Migration to Net Suite in Q4 Adoption of US GAAP reporting to Group Deadlines from UK GAAP Adoption of Group Accounting Policies and Controls Work with EMEA and Global Finance teams on Tax and Treasury Activities Migration to IFRS/FRS 102 for 2026 Statutory Reporting Delivery alongside business, of high quality 2027 budget, forecasts, and rolling outlooks reflecting acquisition activity Produce clear, insightful reporting for senior leadership and boards Act as a trusted finance partner during periods of rapid change and transformation Candidate Profile Qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA), Strong FP&A background within acquisitive, complex, or PE-backed organizations Proven experience supporting M&A and finance integration Advanced financial modelling and Excel capability Comfortable operating at pace, managing ambiguity and multiple workstreams Credible communicator with senior stakeholders Must be able to commute to both Uxbridge and Beckenham Competencies Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw conclusions. Financial Modeling: Proficiency in building and maintaining financial models. Forecasting and Budgeting: Expertise in forecasting and budgeting techniques. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve financial issues. Software Proficiency: Strong skills in Excel, financial software, and other relevant tools. Experience of NetSuite and Xero is desirable. Business Acumen: Understanding Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects Manages Complexity
Apr 03, 2026
Contractor
We are partnering a growing, acquisitive global business in the Technology Consulting space, who are going through an exciting period of change. After recently acquiring a competitor, they are looking to hire a qualified accountant who has a broad background in FP&A/Financial Reporting & ideally some IFRS knowledge initially on a 9-12m FTC to start asap. The ideal candidate MUST be within commuting distance of both Beckenham & Uxbridge as the role will be based 2 days a week in both locations, with 1 remotely. The Financial Integration Manager is primarily responsible for the finance integration execution to successfully integrate a newly acquired business finance team, ensuring the day-to-day financial operations continue as well as providing key independent analytics into business performance. Reporting directly to the CFO, EMEA and partnering with the senior leadership, this position will be accountable to provide rigorous financial analysis, leading finance integration workstreams through periods of transformation whilst ensuring the newly acquired business is embedded quickly accurately and at scale. In addition to these core duties, the Financial Integration Manager will also be expected to identify and mitigate financial risks arising from integration activities, streamline financial reporting processes, and support change management initiatives. The role demands a proactive approach to key stakeholder engagement, fostering collaboration across both legacy and new teams to drive operational excellence and support the achievement of strategic business objectives. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver end-to-end post-merger finance integration , including: Integration, planning, governance and execution Synergy and cost to achieve tracking Track all activity between current and acquired businesses Monthly Commentary / Analytics on Business Performance per Group Reporting Support finance system and process integration, driving standardization across the region Migration to Net Suite in Q4 Adoption of US GAAP reporting to Group Deadlines from UK GAAP Adoption of Group Accounting Policies and Controls Work with EMEA and Global Finance teams on Tax and Treasury Activities Migration to IFRS/FRS 102 for 2026 Statutory Reporting Delivery alongside business, of high quality 2027 budget, forecasts, and rolling outlooks reflecting acquisition activity Produce clear, insightful reporting for senior leadership and boards Act as a trusted finance partner during periods of rapid change and transformation Candidate Profile Qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA), Strong FP&A background within acquisitive, complex, or PE-backed organizations Proven experience supporting M&A and finance integration Advanced financial modelling and Excel capability Comfortable operating at pace, managing ambiguity and multiple workstreams Credible communicator with senior stakeholders Must be able to commute to both Uxbridge and Beckenham Competencies Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw conclusions. Financial Modeling: Proficiency in building and maintaining financial models. Forecasting and Budgeting: Expertise in forecasting and budgeting techniques. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve financial issues. Software Proficiency: Strong skills in Excel, financial software, and other relevant tools. Experience of NetSuite and Xero is desirable. Business Acumen: Understanding Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects Manages Complexity
Private Capital Tax SM / Director - London This rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. They've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. Responsibilities: Play a significant role in supporting the Partners with the management of their client portfolio and growing the firm's Private Capital advisory business. Act as a client relationship point of contact for significant Private Equity and other related clients. Be responsible for undertaking Strategic Reviews and related assignments for key clients and will be expected to be a Board level influencer. Win new clients through networking and business development together with the wider Private Equity sector group and mutual professional contacts. Act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client who will generally be an active investor with complex advisory and reporting requirements. Responsibility for tax planning and complex tax issues with a Private Equity focus on investments in alternative asset classes either directly or via family vehicles, e.g. companies and trusts. Advise on ad hoc projects and be deemed as an expert in some areas of Private Client Tax, including but not limited to private equity, non-doms and offshore trusts. Profitably manage a small portfolio of complex clients. Be involved in the team, supporting your peers from a technical perspective, and developing the next generation of advisers. Develop, execute and manage the account development for own client portfolio. Contribute to the tax group's sales and marketing activities in developing new work wins especially in the Private Equity market. We're looking for someone with: Maintain an in depth, up to date, knowledge of relevant aspects of Private Client taxation. Acknowledged as an expert in their specialist field and able to deal with complex tax issues. Educated to degree level; and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. Demonstrable appropriate post qualified experience. If this is something of interest please get in touch with Alex Teow on or email As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Private Capital Tax SM / Director - London This rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. They've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. Responsibilities: Play a significant role in supporting the Partners with the management of their client portfolio and growing the firm's Private Capital advisory business. Act as a client relationship point of contact for significant Private Equity and other related clients. Be responsible for undertaking Strategic Reviews and related assignments for key clients and will be expected to be a Board level influencer. Win new clients through networking and business development together with the wider Private Equity sector group and mutual professional contacts. Act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client who will generally be an active investor with complex advisory and reporting requirements. Responsibility for tax planning and complex tax issues with a Private Equity focus on investments in alternative asset classes either directly or via family vehicles, e.g. companies and trusts. Advise on ad hoc projects and be deemed as an expert in some areas of Private Client Tax, including but not limited to private equity, non-doms and offshore trusts. Profitably manage a small portfolio of complex clients. Be involved in the team, supporting your peers from a technical perspective, and developing the next generation of advisers. Develop, execute and manage the account development for own client portfolio. Contribute to the tax group's sales and marketing activities in developing new work wins especially in the Private Equity market. We're looking for someone with: Maintain an in depth, up to date, knowledge of relevant aspects of Private Client taxation. Acknowledged as an expert in their specialist field and able to deal with complex tax issues. Educated to degree level; and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. Demonstrable appropriate post qualified experience. If this is something of interest please get in touch with Alex Teow on or email As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Quality Manager Education and Assessments Location: Hybrid Birmingham, Fort Dunlop B24 9FD Attendance once a week on a Monday Salary: £48,000 £50,000 per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part-time and Fixed-Term Roles), Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Quality Manager with a strong background in End Point Assessment (EPA) and Apprenticeship assessment. You will bring proven expertise in overseeing complex assessment operations, ensuring quality and compliance across multiple programmes, and leading improvements in assessment methodology and assurance. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership while maintaining operational oversight of assessment delivery, internal quality assurance, and stakeholder management. We re looking for someone who can combine deep regulatory understanding with confident decision making, strengthen our assessment frameworks, and support ICA s mission to set industry leading standards in regulatory and financial crime compliance education. Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities Main Purpose of the Role: The Quality Assurance Manager is a senior leadership position within the Assessment team, acting as the Deputy to the Director of Assessments. You will provide strategic oversight of apprenticeship End Point Assessment activity and quality assurance across ICA, Apprenticeship Assessment, CLTI, and Bond Solon. You will lead on quality strategy, ensure the integrity of assessment processes, and provide expert guidance to assessors, markers, moderators, and IQA personnel. With responsibility for managing internal and external stakeholders, you will support effective project management and operational delivery across all assessment functions. Your leadership will ensure that all programmes meet regulatory requirements and uphold the highest standards of validity, reliability, and fairness. Tasks and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: • Ensure full compliance with Ofqual, Skills England, and other regulatory/accreditation bodies, with a strong focus on Apprenticeship End Point Assessment. • Develop, review, and maintain robust assessment and IQA policies, procedures, and documentation. • Lead continuous improvement of assessment processes, including moderation, verification, and standardisation, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all programmes. • Manage internal and external audits and provide expert guidance to leadership on regulatory updates, sector changes, and professional standards. • Oversee quality and assessment standards across ICA, Apprenticeship Assessment, CLTI, and Bond Solon, ensuring all activity meets regulatory and internal benchmarks. • Collaborate with assessment teams, senior leaders, external partners, and employer stakeholders to embed best practice quality management. • Support the recruitment, training, development, and performance of assessors, examiners, moderators, and IQAs, with emphasis on EPA capability. • Lead and deliver standardisation activity and training for markers, assessors, and IQA personnel. • Engage effectively with stakeholders to enhance assessment methodologies, learner experience, and EPA delivery. • Maintain accurate assessment and quality assurance records in line with regulatory requirements. • Identify and implement improvements and innovations in assessment and quality assurance processes. • Provide reports, insights, and recommendations to Assessment Boards and senior leadership on quality, compliance, and improvement strategies. • Support project management and operational coordination across assessment delivery to ensure efficiency and strong stakeholder alignment. What s the Best Thing About This Role You will have the opportunity to lead and shape the strategic direction of quality assurance across diverse assessment programmes, including high-stake End Point Assessments. Your work will directly enhance standards, strengthen compliance, and elevate the learner and apprentice experience. This role allows you to influence assessment excellence on a large scale while working with highly skilled and committed teams. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role Balancing rigorous regulatory requirements (particularly for Apprenticeships and EPA) with the need for continuous improvement and efficient operational delivery. You will need to maintain strategic oversight while being closely involved in day-to-day assessment functions across multiple programmes, navigating a complex landscape of stakeholders, standards, and deadlines. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have/be: • Experience in a quality assurance, compliance, or regulatory role within an education, training, or assessment environment. • Understanding of assessment and qualification frameworks (e.g. Apprenticeship Assessment). • Experience working with awarding organisations, professional bodies, or regulatory agencies (e.g., Ofqual, Skills England and DfE). • Relevant qualifications in education, assessment, compliance, or quality assurance (e.g., Certificate in Assessment Practice, Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance, or equivalent). To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: • Strong project management and process improvement skills. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a common aim turning knowledge into advantage. We provide information and training to professional business markets within the Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal and Insight sectors. Our businesses enable professionals and their organisations to perform better by providing quality, relevant and reliable information, education and knowledge. We share ideas and successes across the group, harness shared resources and focus on our customers needs. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. 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Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Quality Manager Education and Assessments Location: Hybrid Birmingham, Fort Dunlop B24 9FD Attendance once a week on a Monday Salary: £48,000 £50,000 per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part-time and Fixed-Term Roles), Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Quality Manager with a strong background in End Point Assessment (EPA) and Apprenticeship assessment. You will bring proven expertise in overseeing complex assessment operations, ensuring quality and compliance across multiple programmes, and leading improvements in assessment methodology and assurance. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership while maintaining operational oversight of assessment delivery, internal quality assurance, and stakeholder management. We re looking for someone who can combine deep regulatory understanding with confident decision making, strengthen our assessment frameworks, and support ICA s mission to set industry leading standards in regulatory and financial crime compliance education. Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities Main Purpose of the Role: The Quality Assurance Manager is a senior leadership position within the Assessment team, acting as the Deputy to the Director of Assessments. You will provide strategic oversight of apprenticeship End Point Assessment activity and quality assurance across ICA, Apprenticeship Assessment, CLTI, and Bond Solon. You will lead on quality strategy, ensure the integrity of assessment processes, and provide expert guidance to assessors, markers, moderators, and IQA personnel. With responsibility for managing internal and external stakeholders, you will support effective project management and operational delivery across all assessment functions. Your leadership will ensure that all programmes meet regulatory requirements and uphold the highest standards of validity, reliability, and fairness. Tasks and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: • Ensure full compliance with Ofqual, Skills England, and other regulatory/accreditation bodies, with a strong focus on Apprenticeship End Point Assessment. • Develop, review, and maintain robust assessment and IQA policies, procedures, and documentation. • Lead continuous improvement of assessment processes, including moderation, verification, and standardisation, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all programmes. • Manage internal and external audits and provide expert guidance to leadership on regulatory updates, sector changes, and professional standards. • Oversee quality and assessment standards across ICA, Apprenticeship Assessment, CLTI, and Bond Solon, ensuring all activity meets regulatory and internal benchmarks. • Collaborate with assessment teams, senior leaders, external partners, and employer stakeholders to embed best practice quality management. • Support the recruitment, training, development, and performance of assessors, examiners, moderators, and IQAs, with emphasis on EPA capability. • Lead and deliver standardisation activity and training for markers, assessors, and IQA personnel. • Engage effectively with stakeholders to enhance assessment methodologies, learner experience, and EPA delivery. • Maintain accurate assessment and quality assurance records in line with regulatory requirements. • Identify and implement improvements and innovations in assessment and quality assurance processes. • Provide reports, insights, and recommendations to Assessment Boards and senior leadership on quality, compliance, and improvement strategies. • Support project management and operational coordination across assessment delivery to ensure efficiency and strong stakeholder alignment. What s the Best Thing About This Role You will have the opportunity to lead and shape the strategic direction of quality assurance across diverse assessment programmes, including high-stake End Point Assessments. Your work will directly enhance standards, strengthen compliance, and elevate the learner and apprentice experience. This role allows you to influence assessment excellence on a large scale while working with highly skilled and committed teams. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role Balancing rigorous regulatory requirements (particularly for Apprenticeships and EPA) with the need for continuous improvement and efficient operational delivery. You will need to maintain strategic oversight while being closely involved in day-to-day assessment functions across multiple programmes, navigating a complex landscape of stakeholders, standards, and deadlines. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have/be: • Experience in a quality assurance, compliance, or regulatory role within an education, training, or assessment environment. • Understanding of assessment and qualification frameworks (e.g. Apprenticeship Assessment). • Experience working with awarding organisations, professional bodies, or regulatory agencies (e.g., Ofqual, Skills England and DfE). • Relevant qualifications in education, assessment, compliance, or quality assurance (e.g., Certificate in Assessment Practice, Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance, or equivalent). To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: • Strong project management and process improvement skills. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a common aim turning knowledge into advantage. We provide information and training to professional business markets within the Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal and Insight sectors. Our businesses enable professionals and their organisations to perform better by providing quality, relevant and reliable information, education and knowledge. We share ideas and successes across the group, harness shared resources and focus on our customers needs. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Buyer - Procurement - Purchasing - Manufacturing - Engineering North Somerset (M5 Corridor) - Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) £Very Competitive (DOE) + Bonus + Pension + Benefits A growing UK engineering and environmental solutions manufacturer, part of a FTSE-listed global infrastructure group, is seeking a proactive Buyer to support the development of its centralised procurement function. Based in North Somerset along the M5 corridor - commutable from Bristol, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Portishead and surrounding areas - this hybrid role requires three days per week onsite. This position offers a genuine pathway into more strategic procurement within a manufacturing environment, rather than remaining purely transactional. About the Business The organisation manufactures specialist water management and environmental infrastructure products supplied to municipal, industrial and construction sectors across the UK and overseas. As part of a wider transformation programme, procurement is being strengthened to improve supplier control, stock planning and commercial governance. The Role - Buyer Working closely with the Procurement Manager and Senior Buyer, you will support day-to-day purchasing across engineered product categories including: Mouldings Castings Electronic components Fabricated parts Precast materials Packaging and freight You will help ensure continuity of supply while contributing to improved purchasing discipline and supplier coordination. Key Responsibilities Raise purchase orders and manage requisitions via ERP systems Expedite orders and ensure on-time delivery Compare supplier quotations and analyse pricing Maintain accurate procurement data Support supplier performance monitoring Assist in embedding procurement policies Identify stock planning improvement opportunities This is not a purely administrative purchasing role. You will develop commercial exposure and supplier interaction over time. About You You will likely have: 2-4 years' experience in purchasing or procurement Manufacturing or engineering sector exposure ERP system experience Strong organisation and attention to detail Confidence communicating with suppliers Understanding of procurement processes CIPS study or professional development interest advantageous. What's On Offer Hybrid working (3 days onsite in North Somerset) Annual discretionary bonus Pension and life assurance Structured progression within procurement Opportunity to grow within a developing function Backing of a global infrastructure group This role suits a motivated Buyer seeking progression within a technically driven manufacturing environment.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Buyer - Procurement - Purchasing - Manufacturing - Engineering North Somerset (M5 Corridor) - Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) £Very Competitive (DOE) + Bonus + Pension + Benefits A growing UK engineering and environmental solutions manufacturer, part of a FTSE-listed global infrastructure group, is seeking a proactive Buyer to support the development of its centralised procurement function. Based in North Somerset along the M5 corridor - commutable from Bristol, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Portishead and surrounding areas - this hybrid role requires three days per week onsite. This position offers a genuine pathway into more strategic procurement within a manufacturing environment, rather than remaining purely transactional. About the Business The organisation manufactures specialist water management and environmental infrastructure products supplied to municipal, industrial and construction sectors across the UK and overseas. As part of a wider transformation programme, procurement is being strengthened to improve supplier control, stock planning and commercial governance. The Role - Buyer Working closely with the Procurement Manager and Senior Buyer, you will support day-to-day purchasing across engineered product categories including: Mouldings Castings Electronic components Fabricated parts Precast materials Packaging and freight You will help ensure continuity of supply while contributing to improved purchasing discipline and supplier coordination. Key Responsibilities Raise purchase orders and manage requisitions via ERP systems Expedite orders and ensure on-time delivery Compare supplier quotations and analyse pricing Maintain accurate procurement data Support supplier performance monitoring Assist in embedding procurement policies Identify stock planning improvement opportunities This is not a purely administrative purchasing role. You will develop commercial exposure and supplier interaction over time. About You You will likely have: 2-4 years' experience in purchasing or procurement Manufacturing or engineering sector exposure ERP system experience Strong organisation and attention to detail Confidence communicating with suppliers Understanding of procurement processes CIPS study or professional development interest advantageous. What's On Offer Hybrid working (3 days onsite in North Somerset) Annual discretionary bonus Pension and life assurance Structured progression within procurement Opportunity to grow within a developing function Backing of a global infrastructure group This role suits a motivated Buyer seeking progression within a technically driven manufacturing environment.
Adecco are recruiting an Office Manager for their client based in Hungerford. Responsibilities: Provide full administrative support including diary management, meetings, reporting, and document control Support senior leadership with day-to-day tasks and project work Act as a key point of contact for staff, clients, and visitors Oversee office operations including facilities, suppliers, equipment, and general environment Coordinate staff inductions, training, and track holidays and absences Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism Support finance processes including timesheets, invoicing, purchase ledger, and expenses Promote and maintain a positive Health & Safety culture across the office Manage H&S documentation, policies, risk assessments, incident reporting, and audits Coordinate H&S training and monitor performance and improvements Assist with document control, audits, and continuous improvement activities Provide basic IT support and liaise with external providers Support equipment setup for new starters Assist with additional tasks as required to support wider business needs Skills & Experience: Proven experience in an Office Manager role Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks Experience or knowledge of facilities and Health & Safety processes Exposure to ISO 9001 or similar quality systems (beneficial, not essential) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills High attention to detail and a proactive approach Ability to work independently and handle confidential information Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems Apply now! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Adecco are recruiting an Office Manager for their client based in Hungerford. Responsibilities: Provide full administrative support including diary management, meetings, reporting, and document control Support senior leadership with day-to-day tasks and project work Act as a key point of contact for staff, clients, and visitors Oversee office operations including facilities, suppliers, equipment, and general environment Coordinate staff inductions, training, and track holidays and absences Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism Support finance processes including timesheets, invoicing, purchase ledger, and expenses Promote and maintain a positive Health & Safety culture across the office Manage H&S documentation, policies, risk assessments, incident reporting, and audits Coordinate H&S training and monitor performance and improvements Assist with document control, audits, and continuous improvement activities Provide basic IT support and liaise with external providers Support equipment setup for new starters Assist with additional tasks as required to support wider business needs Skills & Experience: Proven experience in an Office Manager role Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks Experience or knowledge of facilities and Health & Safety processes Exposure to ISO 9001 or similar quality systems (beneficial, not essential) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills High attention to detail and a proactive approach Ability to work independently and handle confidential information Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems Apply now! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Group Management Accountant/Finance Manager Poole - Dorset £50,000-£65,000 Vardey Recruitment is partnering with a growing multi-entity SME business to recruit a Group Management Accountant/ Finance Manager for an organisation in Poole, Dorset. The Finance Job: This hands-on Finance role involves managing day-to-day finance operations, producing group management accounts, and helping develop robust financial processes. The position is ideal for someone experienced in multi-entity accounting who enjoys working in a growing SME and leading a small finance team. Key Responsibilities: Prepare monthly and consolidated group management accounts. Manage cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. Lead and mentor a small finance team. Review transactional finance work and perform reconciliations. Assist with year-end processes and external accountants. Support new entity setups and drive process improvements. Provide financial insight to senior management. Requirements: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or exceptional QBE. Proven multi-entity management accounting experience. Experience managing finance staff. Strong Excel and financial reporting skills. Organised, proactive, and able to work in a fast-changing environment. Excellent communication skills for non-finance stakeholders. Benefits: 25 days holidays Group Life Insurance Pension Flexitime Cycle to work Employee discounts Casual dress code Company events Wellbeing programme Why Apply? An exciting opportunity to join a growing, collaborative business with huge potential to progress to FC and higher in the future. This role offers responsibility, variety, and the chance to shape finance processes across multiple entities while making a real impact on the business. Job Overview Position: Group Management Accountant Location: Poole (Onsite, Monday to Friday) Reports to: Head of Finance and CEO Salary: £50,000 £65,000 Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time By applying for this role, you authorise Vardey Recruitment to contact you and provide recruitment-related services. Please refer to our privacy policy for further details.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Group Management Accountant/Finance Manager Poole - Dorset £50,000-£65,000 Vardey Recruitment is partnering with a growing multi-entity SME business to recruit a Group Management Accountant/ Finance Manager for an organisation in Poole, Dorset. The Finance Job: This hands-on Finance role involves managing day-to-day finance operations, producing group management accounts, and helping develop robust financial processes. The position is ideal for someone experienced in multi-entity accounting who enjoys working in a growing SME and leading a small finance team. Key Responsibilities: Prepare monthly and consolidated group management accounts. Manage cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. Lead and mentor a small finance team. Review transactional finance work and perform reconciliations. Assist with year-end processes and external accountants. Support new entity setups and drive process improvements. Provide financial insight to senior management. Requirements: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or exceptional QBE. Proven multi-entity management accounting experience. Experience managing finance staff. Strong Excel and financial reporting skills. Organised, proactive, and able to work in a fast-changing environment. Excellent communication skills for non-finance stakeholders. Benefits: 25 days holidays Group Life Insurance Pension Flexitime Cycle to work Employee discounts Casual dress code Company events Wellbeing programme Why Apply? An exciting opportunity to join a growing, collaborative business with huge potential to progress to FC and higher in the future. This role offers responsibility, variety, and the chance to shape finance processes across multiple entities while making a real impact on the business. Job Overview Position: Group Management Accountant Location: Poole (Onsite, Monday to Friday) Reports to: Head of Finance and CEO Salary: £50,000 £65,000 Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time By applying for this role, you authorise Vardey Recruitment to contact you and provide recruitment-related services. Please refer to our privacy policy for further details.
Overall Purpose of the role You will work closely with a portfolio of organisations that Arts Council England funds through our various investment programmes, helping those organisations to contribute successfully to delivering the Arts Council's strategy and to achieve their own growth and development objectives. Acting as the primary conduit and point of contact between these organisations and the Arts Council - and supported by your Senior Relationship Manager - you will broker both internal and external relationships to ensure that funded organisations have access to appropriate sources of expertise and knowledge to support them in achieving great art in the context of meeting their business plans and operating effectively. These external relationships will include liaison with local stakeholders in local government and the private sector who play a material role in the local environment for arts and culture. You will orchestrate our dealings with the organisations you manage and will play a key role in recommending to your Senior Relationship Manager what investment we should commit to them - including all funding decisions and strategic development programmes and initiatives. Main day to day responsibilities You will manage a portfolio of funded organisations. This will include maintaining an awareness of their performance against their business plan and their funding agreement with the Arts Council, maintaining awareness of their artistic work and identifying their investment needs. You will contribute to the assessment of their applications, liaising with the Investment Centre and recommending funding decisions to your Senior Relationship Manager and Leadership team. You will spend an appropriate amount of time involved in our grants management processes, monitoring and maintaining contact with their activity. You will play an advisory and developmental role, supporting your portfolio of organisations in furthering their artistic ambition whilst building their financial and operational resilience. You will support the Arts Council's broader development role, offering advice to organisations not funded through the National portfolio and supporting them, for example, to develop funding applications. Part of your role will involve contributing to the development and management of Arts Council strategic programmes, liaising with internal colleagues and external partners. You will contribute to the organisation's goals and priorities by sharing the market intelligence and knowledge gained in your work to inform future investment decisions and priorities within the area and nationally through specialist or project groupings. You will contribute to a positive working culture in the organisation by taking a proactive approach to learning, responding to change, inclusive practice, and environmental responsibility. You will reflect the Nolan Principles of Public Life and the Arts Council's values with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Key relationships You will work closely with colleagues in the Area team to contribute to a coordinated approach to the support and development of arts and culture locally and to relationships with external partners. You will work closely with the national discipline lead relevant to your artform or cross-cutting area of expertise, sharing specialist knowledge and insight alongside other relationship managers across the country who share your specialist discipline. You will work closely with colleagues in the Investment Centre and with the Senior Manager, Operations to undertake grant management and to share intelligence and advice on funded organisations. What do I need to bring to the role? Essential (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours) You will need to have experience of working in one or more of our artforms or cross-cutting policy areas and with arts and cultural organisations at senior level. You will also need to have a good understanding of organisational dynamics - including business planning, financial reporting, performance management and governance. You will need to be effective in developing relationships with organisations at all levels and have the personal credibility, communication and analytical skill to provide advice and support on the artistic and operational challenges they face. You will have a good knowledge of grant management and the ability to negotiate with arts and cultural organisations on funding agreements. You will maintain an overview of projects funded to ensure they are meeting our strategic aims. You will have willingness to and experience of working beyond your area of expertise across all our policy areas and priorities. You must have a good appreciation of the arts and culture sector in England and of the current challenges and opportunities facing it, including the context for public and private sector partnership support. You will have an understanding of the Arts Council's duty as a public body under current equality legislation, the diversity agenda and its relationship to arts and culture. This role will include travel across the whole of Arts Council England's South East region. The successful post holder will become a member of the Norfolk & Suffolk sub-regional place group. This aspect of the role will require regular travel across these two counties to meet organisations and attend events. We are looking for candidates with previous experience of place-based working. We are a Disability Confident Employer and we participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme, which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact 1st Interviews: (Virtual) 23 and 24 April 2nd Interviews: (Virtual) 30 April
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Overall Purpose of the role You will work closely with a portfolio of organisations that Arts Council England funds through our various investment programmes, helping those organisations to contribute successfully to delivering the Arts Council's strategy and to achieve their own growth and development objectives. Acting as the primary conduit and point of contact between these organisations and the Arts Council - and supported by your Senior Relationship Manager - you will broker both internal and external relationships to ensure that funded organisations have access to appropriate sources of expertise and knowledge to support them in achieving great art in the context of meeting their business plans and operating effectively. These external relationships will include liaison with local stakeholders in local government and the private sector who play a material role in the local environment for arts and culture. You will orchestrate our dealings with the organisations you manage and will play a key role in recommending to your Senior Relationship Manager what investment we should commit to them - including all funding decisions and strategic development programmes and initiatives. Main day to day responsibilities You will manage a portfolio of funded organisations. This will include maintaining an awareness of their performance against their business plan and their funding agreement with the Arts Council, maintaining awareness of their artistic work and identifying their investment needs. You will contribute to the assessment of their applications, liaising with the Investment Centre and recommending funding decisions to your Senior Relationship Manager and Leadership team. You will spend an appropriate amount of time involved in our grants management processes, monitoring and maintaining contact with their activity. You will play an advisory and developmental role, supporting your portfolio of organisations in furthering their artistic ambition whilst building their financial and operational resilience. You will support the Arts Council's broader development role, offering advice to organisations not funded through the National portfolio and supporting them, for example, to develop funding applications. Part of your role will involve contributing to the development and management of Arts Council strategic programmes, liaising with internal colleagues and external partners. You will contribute to the organisation's goals and priorities by sharing the market intelligence and knowledge gained in your work to inform future investment decisions and priorities within the area and nationally through specialist or project groupings. You will contribute to a positive working culture in the organisation by taking a proactive approach to learning, responding to change, inclusive practice, and environmental responsibility. You will reflect the Nolan Principles of Public Life and the Arts Council's values with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Key relationships You will work closely with colleagues in the Area team to contribute to a coordinated approach to the support and development of arts and culture locally and to relationships with external partners. You will work closely with the national discipline lead relevant to your artform or cross-cutting area of expertise, sharing specialist knowledge and insight alongside other relationship managers across the country who share your specialist discipline. You will work closely with colleagues in the Investment Centre and with the Senior Manager, Operations to undertake grant management and to share intelligence and advice on funded organisations. What do I need to bring to the role? Essential (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours) You will need to have experience of working in one or more of our artforms or cross-cutting policy areas and with arts and cultural organisations at senior level. You will also need to have a good understanding of organisational dynamics - including business planning, financial reporting, performance management and governance. You will need to be effective in developing relationships with organisations at all levels and have the personal credibility, communication and analytical skill to provide advice and support on the artistic and operational challenges they face. You will have a good knowledge of grant management and the ability to negotiate with arts and cultural organisations on funding agreements. You will maintain an overview of projects funded to ensure they are meeting our strategic aims. You will have willingness to and experience of working beyond your area of expertise across all our policy areas and priorities. You must have a good appreciation of the arts and culture sector in England and of the current challenges and opportunities facing it, including the context for public and private sector partnership support. You will have an understanding of the Arts Council's duty as a public body under current equality legislation, the diversity agenda and its relationship to arts and culture. This role will include travel across the whole of Arts Council England's South East region. The successful post holder will become a member of the Norfolk & Suffolk sub-regional place group. This aspect of the role will require regular travel across these two counties to meet organisations and attend events. We are looking for candidates with previous experience of place-based working. We are a Disability Confident Employer and we participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme, which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact 1st Interviews: (Virtual) 23 and 24 April 2nd Interviews: (Virtual) 30 April
Senior Audit Manager Bristol / Taunton £60,000 - £70,000 This is a chance to join a well-established, growing audit team with an excellent reputation for how it delivers audits, not just ticking boxes, but adding real value. With a reputable presence across the South West, you can be based from either their Taunton or Bristol office on a hybrid model basis. You'll work with a broad and varied client base including, Large corporate and group audits, NFP organisations, international businesses with UK subsidiaries, and OMBs. The culture? Collaborative, supportive, and ambitious. Partners are approachable, your opinion is valued, and people are trusted to get on with their work. What's great about this Senior Audit Manager role? A fantastic team and culture A firm that invests in its people and promotes from within Encourages new ideas and fresh perspectives Values flexibility, trust, and balance Is widely recognised as a great place to work 28+ days' holiday, rising with service (plus buy/sell options) Annual salary reviews Paid professional subscriptions Pension scheme and life assurance Health, wellbeing, and employee support programmes Volunteering day each year Gym, cinema, and lifestyle discounts Electric car and cycle-to-work schemes Your role as a Senior Audit Manager: Plan, lead, and deliver high-quality audits from start to finish. Be a trusted point of contact for clients throughout the year. Coach, delegate to, and develop members of the audit team. Work closely with Audit Partners to drive quality and best practice. Play a key role in shaping how the audit function continues to grow. What you'll need to succeed: ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent . Currently working in an Audit Manager (min 3 years) or Senior Manager role. Confident leading teams and building strong client relationships. Ambitious, driven, and keen to keep progressing. What next: I am looking for an ambitious Senior Audit Manager to join this growing team. Please get in touch for further details: / . As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Senior Audit Manager Bristol / Taunton £60,000 - £70,000 This is a chance to join a well-established, growing audit team with an excellent reputation for how it delivers audits, not just ticking boxes, but adding real value. With a reputable presence across the South West, you can be based from either their Taunton or Bristol office on a hybrid model basis. You'll work with a broad and varied client base including, Large corporate and group audits, NFP organisations, international businesses with UK subsidiaries, and OMBs. The culture? Collaborative, supportive, and ambitious. Partners are approachable, your opinion is valued, and people are trusted to get on with their work. What's great about this Senior Audit Manager role? A fantastic team and culture A firm that invests in its people and promotes from within Encourages new ideas and fresh perspectives Values flexibility, trust, and balance Is widely recognised as a great place to work 28+ days' holiday, rising with service (plus buy/sell options) Annual salary reviews Paid professional subscriptions Pension scheme and life assurance Health, wellbeing, and employee support programmes Volunteering day each year Gym, cinema, and lifestyle discounts Electric car and cycle-to-work schemes Your role as a Senior Audit Manager: Plan, lead, and deliver high-quality audits from start to finish. Be a trusted point of contact for clients throughout the year. Coach, delegate to, and develop members of the audit team. Work closely with Audit Partners to drive quality and best practice. Play a key role in shaping how the audit function continues to grow. What you'll need to succeed: ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent . Currently working in an Audit Manager (min 3 years) or Senior Manager role. Confident leading teams and building strong client relationships. Ambitious, driven, and keen to keep progressing. What next: I am looking for an ambitious Senior Audit Manager to join this growing team. Please get in touch for further details: / . As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
High Growth Organisation IT Tech Sector - AI Otto James Consulting has been retained in a search and selection process by a Manchester City Center based technology organisation. We search for a talented and ambitions qualified accountant, to step up to a newly created Group Financial Controllers position. The role of Group Financial Controller has come through a restructure and upskilling of talent within the organisations finance function. The need restructure has been implemented following a successful capital raise in 2024. With the next tranche of investment scheduled H2 2026, we look to onboard the right talent as soon as possible, to ensure growth and acquisition opportunities are realised. Reporting to and supporting the Group Finance Director and working closely with the CFO, the role requires a keen ability to work at both Group and detail level. As a newly created role, it provides the new hire with the real chance to make their mark, push their boundaries and play a key role in the value creation journey in a company that is truly innovative within their industry. The Role: With the growth in the organisation, the current framework and infrastructure, albeit effective at the moment, will need modernisation moving forward. This modernisation will be through hiring in new talent, while also looking at technological investments in your team Drive efficiencies and methodology changes across your team. Driving best practice and industry excellence. Prepare weekly / monthly and annual reports for senior leadership team Drive effective group consolidated reporting (monthly management accounts, bank reporting and KPIs) Seek out methods and practices to increase flexibility and speed in AP, AR, payroll, cash flow management and other financial processes whilst maintaining appropriate controls Weekly and monthly cash forecasting and treasury management Statutory reporting, treasury and tax management, ensuring compliant and timely filings Improve and streamline existing financial controls and processes, using technology to automate, ensuring IT systems are relevant and fit for purpose/scale. Responsibility for AP and AR Cost control across the organisation - site CapEx reduction, working with regional operations managers on P&L optimisation and marketing colleagues on paid media spend optimisation. Clearly communicate finance policies and procedures across the organisation, and why they exist Some travel to sites to support growth and business development Ad hoc duties as required and as the business develops further Requirement: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally with experience in a high growth company Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounting (IFRS) and compliance, with experience of taxation (UK and ideally US tax compliance). Experience of managing teams, as working with non-finance and operational managers Experience of group consolidations, including overseas trading entities with foreign currency exposure Although not essential, experience in a PE/VC backed environment helpful Experience in a Multi-site organisation Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, organized and attentive to detail Extremely organised and deadline driven, embrace control and detail focussed Enthusiastic with a proactive personality and 'can do' approach Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Salary & Benefits Salary at c£86,000 to £95,000 basic plus bonus 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Pension (up to 9% matched) Personal and company performance bonus Training & development budget 5 Day annual release for Charity in the Community Monthly wellness budget
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
High Growth Organisation IT Tech Sector - AI Otto James Consulting has been retained in a search and selection process by a Manchester City Center based technology organisation. We search for a talented and ambitions qualified accountant, to step up to a newly created Group Financial Controllers position. The role of Group Financial Controller has come through a restructure and upskilling of talent within the organisations finance function. The need restructure has been implemented following a successful capital raise in 2024. With the next tranche of investment scheduled H2 2026, we look to onboard the right talent as soon as possible, to ensure growth and acquisition opportunities are realised. Reporting to and supporting the Group Finance Director and working closely with the CFO, the role requires a keen ability to work at both Group and detail level. As a newly created role, it provides the new hire with the real chance to make their mark, push their boundaries and play a key role in the value creation journey in a company that is truly innovative within their industry. The Role: With the growth in the organisation, the current framework and infrastructure, albeit effective at the moment, will need modernisation moving forward. This modernisation will be through hiring in new talent, while also looking at technological investments in your team Drive efficiencies and methodology changes across your team. Driving best practice and industry excellence. Prepare weekly / monthly and annual reports for senior leadership team Drive effective group consolidated reporting (monthly management accounts, bank reporting and KPIs) Seek out methods and practices to increase flexibility and speed in AP, AR, payroll, cash flow management and other financial processes whilst maintaining appropriate controls Weekly and monthly cash forecasting and treasury management Statutory reporting, treasury and tax management, ensuring compliant and timely filings Improve and streamline existing financial controls and processes, using technology to automate, ensuring IT systems are relevant and fit for purpose/scale. Responsibility for AP and AR Cost control across the organisation - site CapEx reduction, working with regional operations managers on P&L optimisation and marketing colleagues on paid media spend optimisation. Clearly communicate finance policies and procedures across the organisation, and why they exist Some travel to sites to support growth and business development Ad hoc duties as required and as the business develops further Requirement: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally with experience in a high growth company Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounting (IFRS) and compliance, with experience of taxation (UK and ideally US tax compliance). Experience of managing teams, as working with non-finance and operational managers Experience of group consolidations, including overseas trading entities with foreign currency exposure Although not essential, experience in a PE/VC backed environment helpful Experience in a Multi-site organisation Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, organized and attentive to detail Extremely organised and deadline driven, embrace control and detail focussed Enthusiastic with a proactive personality and 'can do' approach Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Salary & Benefits Salary at c£86,000 to £95,000 basic plus bonus 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Pension (up to 9% matched) Personal and company performance bonus Training & development budget 5 Day annual release for Charity in the Community Monthly wellness budget
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As an Insurance Manager in the Global Insurance team, you will be critical to ensuring we meet our strategic objectives. This key role supports the Senior Insurance team in the execution and administration of the global non-benefits insurance programs. You will work across BCG teams and functions to support our business growth, provide insurance expertise, and leverage new ways of working. WHAT YOU'LL DO Assist with the execution and administration of the global financial lines' insurance programs including Professional Indemnity, Cyber, D&O/EPL, Crime, Fiduciary and other specialty insurance to ensure programs align with overall objectives; Lead collection and organization of annual exposure data from key stakeholders, facilitating effective risk analysis and strategic decision-making and act as primary liaison between Global Insurance and Legal Operations, ensuring effective management of Risk Management Information System (Origami); Advise local office affiliates regarding their insurance requirements and potential coverage options, ensuring tailored solutions that align with global standards and local needs in collaboration with Senior Global Insurance team; Assist with thorough reviews of contracts to ensure insurance requirements are properly addressed and comply with established policies and standards; Actively engage in supporting education and training programs designed to elevate understanding and implementation of insurance best practices throughout the organization to foster a culture of proactive risk management and informed insurance decision-making; Refine and enhance the existing knowledge reference library for the global insurance team and key stakeholders, ensuring access to current and relevant insurance information, policies, and procedures; Keep abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in the insurance industry. Evaluate and recommend innovative solutions to enhance the global insurance team's best practices. YOU'RE GOOD AT Demonstrates a strong ability to work within a team, values diverse perspectives, open communication and an environment of shared success Proactive; self-starter, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently and producing high-quality work independently Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex insurance and risk management concepts clearly to diverse audiences Champion the adoption and implementation of innovative tools and technologies Risk management mindset; proactively anticipate issues and developing potential effective solutions What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in risk management and insurance, within a large corporate risk management department, insurance brokerage firm, or an insurance company; global and international program experience preferred Risk management designation/certification (CPCU/ARM) or working towards designation desirable Experience with Risk Management Information Systems, specifically Origami, a plus Who You'll Work With You will join a dynamic six-person global insurance team, positioned within the larger legal team, where you will collaborate across BCG teams and functions including finance, global security, global real estate, procurement, etc. playing a pivotal role in advancing our team's strategic objectives. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As an Insurance Manager in the Global Insurance team, you will be critical to ensuring we meet our strategic objectives. This key role supports the Senior Insurance team in the execution and administration of the global non-benefits insurance programs. You will work across BCG teams and functions to support our business growth, provide insurance expertise, and leverage new ways of working. WHAT YOU'LL DO Assist with the execution and administration of the global financial lines' insurance programs including Professional Indemnity, Cyber, D&O/EPL, Crime, Fiduciary and other specialty insurance to ensure programs align with overall objectives; Lead collection and organization of annual exposure data from key stakeholders, facilitating effective risk analysis and strategic decision-making and act as primary liaison between Global Insurance and Legal Operations, ensuring effective management of Risk Management Information System (Origami); Advise local office affiliates regarding their insurance requirements and potential coverage options, ensuring tailored solutions that align with global standards and local needs in collaboration with Senior Global Insurance team; Assist with thorough reviews of contracts to ensure insurance requirements are properly addressed and comply with established policies and standards; Actively engage in supporting education and training programs designed to elevate understanding and implementation of insurance best practices throughout the organization to foster a culture of proactive risk management and informed insurance decision-making; Refine and enhance the existing knowledge reference library for the global insurance team and key stakeholders, ensuring access to current and relevant insurance information, policies, and procedures; Keep abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in the insurance industry. Evaluate and recommend innovative solutions to enhance the global insurance team's best practices. YOU'RE GOOD AT Demonstrates a strong ability to work within a team, values diverse perspectives, open communication and an environment of shared success Proactive; self-starter, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently and producing high-quality work independently Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex insurance and risk management concepts clearly to diverse audiences Champion the adoption and implementation of innovative tools and technologies Risk management mindset; proactively anticipate issues and developing potential effective solutions What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in risk management and insurance, within a large corporate risk management department, insurance brokerage firm, or an insurance company; global and international program experience preferred Risk management designation/certification (CPCU/ARM) or working towards designation desirable Experience with Risk Management Information Systems, specifically Origami, a plus Who You'll Work With You will join a dynamic six-person global insurance team, positioned within the larger legal team, where you will collaborate across BCG teams and functions including finance, global security, global real estate, procurement, etc. playing a pivotal role in advancing our team's strategic objectives. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Job Description - Mobilisation Manager (North) Location: Manchester Head Office with regular travel across the northern portfolio Reporting To: Head of Operations Department: Operations - Flow Student (MCR Property Group) Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience. Bonus: Performance-related bonus linked to delivery against agreed mobilisation and operational KPIs Role Overview The Mobilisation Manager will lead the successful mobilisation of new Flow Student properties across the northern region, ensuring that all operational, compliance, technology, supplier and people elements are fully established prior to opening or operational transition. The role sits at the centre of new property onboarding and will work closely with construction teams, asset management, marketing, finance, and operational site teams to ensure a seamless handover into live operations.The Mobilisation Manager will create and deliver structured mobilisation programmes, ensuring that buildings, teams, systems and operational processes are fully prepared to deliver the Flow Student resident experience from day one.In addition to property mobilisation, this role will lead operational improvement and business critical projects across the portfolio when mobilisation activity is not underway. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the end-to-end mobilisation process for new student accommodation sites, refurbishments, or operational transitions. Create and manage detailed mobilisation project plans covering all operational readiness milestones. Coordinate cross-departmental activity across operations, construction, marketing, IT, finance and HR to ensure mobilisation timelines are achieved. Develop mobilisation frameworks, playbooks and checklists to standardise property launches across the Flow Student portfolio. Support the recruitment, onboarding and training of new site teams including Accommodation Managers, Customer Service teams, maintenance teams and security. Coordinate procurement and onboarding of suppliers including facilities management, cleaning, security, utilities, waste management and other operational services. Oversee installation and readiness of technology systems including access control, CCTV, Wi-Fi infrastructure, property management systems (PMS), CRM integration, and compliance platforms. Ensure all statutory compliance requirements are completed prior to opening including fire safety, health & safety documentation, risk assessments, compliance certification and safety systems. Work closely with construction and asset management teams to coordinate FF&E delivery, building snagging programmes and room readiness plans. Ensure bedrooms, communal areas, and operational spaces are fully prepared to the required Flow Student brand and operational standards before handover. Coordinate operational documentation including SOPs, policies, compliance records, operational handbooks and training guides. Manage mobilisation budgets where required and ensure supplier costs remain within agreed parameters. Produce mobilisation progress reports, project dashboards and risk registers for senior leadership review. Identify risks, delays or operational gaps early and implement mitigation strategies. Support site teams during the early operational phase to ensure a smooth transition into steady-state operations. Act as the operational bridge between development/completion and day-to-day property management. Lead operational improvement projects across the portfolio including systems implementation, process improvement and operational efficiencies. Performance & Bonus KPIs Delivery of mobilisation programmes within agreed timelines. Operational readiness of buildings prior to handover (systems, staffing, compliance and suppliers in place). Successful implementation of operational systems including property management platforms and access control. Compliance readiness including fire safety documentation, statutory certifications and risk assessments. Smooth transition to operational teams with minimal disruption to residents or operational delivery. Delivery of operational projects that improve efficiency, compliance or resident experience across the portfolio. Experience & Skills Experience delivering mobilisation or operational setup projects within PBSA, residential, hospitality or property sectors. Strong project management capability with the ability to manage complex timelines and multiple stakeholders. Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams simultaneously. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Strong understanding of building readiness, operational compliance and property operations. Commercial awareness and ability to manage suppliers and operational budgets. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and project planning tools. Ability to work independently, take ownership and deliver projects to completion. Personal Attributes Highly organised and detail focused. Problem solving mindset with the ability to manage changing priorities. Ability to work at pace in a fast-growing property environment. Strong leadership presence and ability to influence teams without direct authority. Flexible and willing to travel to sites across the portfolio. About Flow Student Flow Student is the national student living brand from MCR Property Group, bringing together a growing portfolio of purpose-built student accommodation across the UK. Our mission is to create environments where students can live, study and grow with ease, combining high-quality accommodation with strong operational delivery and a focus on resident wellbeing.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Job Description - Mobilisation Manager (North) Location: Manchester Head Office with regular travel across the northern portfolio Reporting To: Head of Operations Department: Operations - Flow Student (MCR Property Group) Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience. Bonus: Performance-related bonus linked to delivery against agreed mobilisation and operational KPIs Role Overview The Mobilisation Manager will lead the successful mobilisation of new Flow Student properties across the northern region, ensuring that all operational, compliance, technology, supplier and people elements are fully established prior to opening or operational transition. The role sits at the centre of new property onboarding and will work closely with construction teams, asset management, marketing, finance, and operational site teams to ensure a seamless handover into live operations.The Mobilisation Manager will create and deliver structured mobilisation programmes, ensuring that buildings, teams, systems and operational processes are fully prepared to deliver the Flow Student resident experience from day one.In addition to property mobilisation, this role will lead operational improvement and business critical projects across the portfolio when mobilisation activity is not underway. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the end-to-end mobilisation process for new student accommodation sites, refurbishments, or operational transitions. Create and manage detailed mobilisation project plans covering all operational readiness milestones. Coordinate cross-departmental activity across operations, construction, marketing, IT, finance and HR to ensure mobilisation timelines are achieved. Develop mobilisation frameworks, playbooks and checklists to standardise property launches across the Flow Student portfolio. Support the recruitment, onboarding and training of new site teams including Accommodation Managers, Customer Service teams, maintenance teams and security. Coordinate procurement and onboarding of suppliers including facilities management, cleaning, security, utilities, waste management and other operational services. Oversee installation and readiness of technology systems including access control, CCTV, Wi-Fi infrastructure, property management systems (PMS), CRM integration, and compliance platforms. Ensure all statutory compliance requirements are completed prior to opening including fire safety, health & safety documentation, risk assessments, compliance certification and safety systems. Work closely with construction and asset management teams to coordinate FF&E delivery, building snagging programmes and room readiness plans. Ensure bedrooms, communal areas, and operational spaces are fully prepared to the required Flow Student brand and operational standards before handover. Coordinate operational documentation including SOPs, policies, compliance records, operational handbooks and training guides. Manage mobilisation budgets where required and ensure supplier costs remain within agreed parameters. Produce mobilisation progress reports, project dashboards and risk registers for senior leadership review. Identify risks, delays or operational gaps early and implement mitigation strategies. Support site teams during the early operational phase to ensure a smooth transition into steady-state operations. Act as the operational bridge between development/completion and day-to-day property management. Lead operational improvement projects across the portfolio including systems implementation, process improvement and operational efficiencies. Performance & Bonus KPIs Delivery of mobilisation programmes within agreed timelines. Operational readiness of buildings prior to handover (systems, staffing, compliance and suppliers in place). Successful implementation of operational systems including property management platforms and access control. Compliance readiness including fire safety documentation, statutory certifications and risk assessments. Smooth transition to operational teams with minimal disruption to residents or operational delivery. Delivery of operational projects that improve efficiency, compliance or resident experience across the portfolio. Experience & Skills Experience delivering mobilisation or operational setup projects within PBSA, residential, hospitality or property sectors. Strong project management capability with the ability to manage complex timelines and multiple stakeholders. Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams simultaneously. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Strong understanding of building readiness, operational compliance and property operations. Commercial awareness and ability to manage suppliers and operational budgets. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and project planning tools. Ability to work independently, take ownership and deliver projects to completion. Personal Attributes Highly organised and detail focused. Problem solving mindset with the ability to manage changing priorities. Ability to work at pace in a fast-growing property environment. Strong leadership presence and ability to influence teams without direct authority. Flexible and willing to travel to sites across the portfolio. About Flow Student Flow Student is the national student living brand from MCR Property Group, bringing together a growing portfolio of purpose-built student accommodation across the UK. Our mission is to create environments where students can live, study and grow with ease, combining high-quality accommodation with strong operational delivery and a focus on resident wellbeing.
Senior Tax Professional (Assistant Manager/Manager) - Belfast MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with an established and growing Practice located in Belfast, looking to recruit for a Senior Tax Professional on a full time, permanent basis. The Company: Founded in 2009, our client was established with a clear mission: to deliver expert corporate finance strategy and solutions tailored specifically for SMEs across the UK and Ireland. While they remain true to this core focus, the firm has grown and evolved to offer a broader suite of complementary services, including tax advisory, business planning, valuation support, and transaction services. This targeted yet adaptable approach has allowed them to build a strong reputation in their niche, while continuing to meet the evolving needs of their clients. What's in it for you? Work with a truly unique and engaging client baseMarket-competitive salaryClear progression opportunities in a growing businessJoin an award-winning companyMarket leading annual bonus22 days' annual leave plus 12 public holidays, with the option to buy moreAuto-enrolment pension schemeLife assurancePrivate medical insuranceAllocated car parkingCompany phoneEnhanced maternity packageHybrid working with genuine flexibility Job Duties of the Senior Tax Professional include: Provide tax advice across a diverse client portfolio, focusing on M&A and corporate restructuringPrepare tax due diligence reports and advise on funding and transactional mattersConduct detailed technical research to support client solutionsDrive business development by identifying opportunities to grow both clients and service offerings What you need to be the Successful Senior Tax Professional ? CTA qualified with a tax-focused background (open to ATT / ACA / ACA/ACCA)Strong tax advisory experience in corporate or private client workPractice background from a Top 6 or quality mid-tier firm with relevant clientsExposure to due diligence or corporate finance work is advantageousConfident working independently and as part of a teamOrganised, efficient and able to prioritise workloadStrong client management, technical skills and commercial awareness To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Brad Dempster, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS group on or Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Senior Tax Professional (Assistant Manager/Manager) - Belfast MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with an established and growing Practice located in Belfast, looking to recruit for a Senior Tax Professional on a full time, permanent basis. The Company: Founded in 2009, our client was established with a clear mission: to deliver expert corporate finance strategy and solutions tailored specifically for SMEs across the UK and Ireland. While they remain true to this core focus, the firm has grown and evolved to offer a broader suite of complementary services, including tax advisory, business planning, valuation support, and transaction services. This targeted yet adaptable approach has allowed them to build a strong reputation in their niche, while continuing to meet the evolving needs of their clients. What's in it for you? Work with a truly unique and engaging client baseMarket-competitive salaryClear progression opportunities in a growing businessJoin an award-winning companyMarket leading annual bonus22 days' annual leave plus 12 public holidays, with the option to buy moreAuto-enrolment pension schemeLife assurancePrivate medical insuranceAllocated car parkingCompany phoneEnhanced maternity packageHybrid working with genuine flexibility Job Duties of the Senior Tax Professional include: Provide tax advice across a diverse client portfolio, focusing on M&A and corporate restructuringPrepare tax due diligence reports and advise on funding and transactional mattersConduct detailed technical research to support client solutionsDrive business development by identifying opportunities to grow both clients and service offerings What you need to be the Successful Senior Tax Professional ? CTA qualified with a tax-focused background (open to ATT / ACA / ACA/ACCA)Strong tax advisory experience in corporate or private client workPractice background from a Top 6 or quality mid-tier firm with relevant clientsExposure to due diligence or corporate finance work is advantageousConfident working independently and as part of a teamOrganised, efficient and able to prioritise workloadStrong client management, technical skills and commercial awareness To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Brad Dempster, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS group on or Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.