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Financial Controller - Up to £85,000 + bonus + benefits - Central London/Hybrid working My client is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its Central London head office offering hybrid working. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function, including team leadership, financial control, reporting, and process improvement. You will play a central role in ensuring the business has robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and scalable processes to support continued growth and improved operational efficiency. Key responsibilities: Lead and manage the finance function, including developing and mentoring the team Take ownership of the annual audit process, ensuring all information provided is accurate, robust, and delivered within agreed deadlines Coordinate and prepare the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts Implement, maintain, and monitor controls and procedures across all areas of financial reporting and control Lead projects and initiatives designed to improve financial performance and operational efficiency Review existing reporting and introduce new reporting where required Prepare financial information to support the three-year business plan Produce and present financial reports, insights, and analysis to the Board, senior management, and other key stakeholders Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting Play a key role in the implementation and ongoing management of a new ERP system Key requirements: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) Proven experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager role Strong track record of producing high-quality management accounts and improving financial processes and controls Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information into clear commercial insight for non-finance stakeholders Advanced Excel skills, with confidence using ERP/accounting systems and reporting tools Previous ERP implementation experience would be advantageous Broadstone Resourcing Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business and all appointments will be made on merit alone.

A 12-month fixed term opportunity with an international bank in the City of London, offering c.£70,000pa and office-based working (5 days per week). Our client is an international commercial bank with a strong global presence and an expanding London operation. The London branch plays an important role in supporting international banking activities and continues to grow as it expands its trading and international client offering. About the Role This is a key role within the Compliance function, supporting the strengthening of the organisation's regulatory, financial crime and conduct risk frameworks. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in embedding compliance frameworks across the business and ensuring regulatory systems and controls operate effectively. Key Responsibilities Framework Implementation Support the implementation and embedding of regulatory, financial crime and conduct risk frameworks across business lines. Compliance Monitoring Update, execute and oversee the Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP) to ensure internal controls remain effective and aligned with regulatory expectations. Financial Crime Controls Review and enhance systems and controls relating to AML, client onboarding and ongoing monitoring. Policies & Procedures Draft and update compliance policies and procedures and support their implementation across the organisation. Advisory Support Provide compliance advice to business units to ensure activities, new products and trading initiatives align with UK regulatory requirements. Projects Support and deliver a range of compliance and AML-related projects as required. Requirements Degree qualified (or equivalent), with professional compliance qualifications desirable. Minimum 5 years' experience in Compliance or AML within financial services, ideally within commercial banking or MiFID investment firms. Strong knowledge of UK financial services regulation, financial crime frameworks and regulatory expectations. Experience developing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures and monitoring frameworks. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal stakeholders. Experience working in international or multicultural environments is advantageous. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Senior Capital Buyer Port Talbot, South Wales Competitive Salary Office Hours Monday to Friday 6-Month Fixed Term Contract Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Senior Capital Buyer to join our client, a long-established global industrial organisation with a major UK manufacturing footprint based in South Wales. Reporting to the Capital Manager, the purpose of the role is to manage and control multi-million buying activity. It is therefore essential that the successful candidate has previous experience working on significant large-scale projects. The role will lead and manage capital procurement activity, ensuring compliance with Supplies UK policies and contracts while supporting the efficient delivery of goods and services to business units. You will build strong supplier relationships and drive value-focused, cost-effective solutions. Key Duties: Lead capital procurement activity, setting best practice and providing commercial guidance to project teams while monitoring procurement costs and securing robust contractual agreements. Oversee day-to-day project delivery, ensuring clear communication on performance and progress while encouraging collaboration, engagement and a strong team culture. Lead supplier selection processes to ensure financial and operational risks are effectively managed. Monitor and report cost savings and financial value delivered through purchasing activities. Ensure procurement processes and controls remain compliant and audit-ready at all times. Requirements: Extensive experience in purchasing or a commercially focused role. Strong knowledge and experience of CAPEX procurement. Proven experience negotiating bespoke commercial terms and managing supplier contracts. Strong analytical and information-gathering skills. Experience working with procurement systems and applying quality management practices. Ability to drive continuous improvement. Ideally degree educated. Preferably CIPS qualified or working towards qualification. Experience managing a portfolio of capital projects and overseeing multi-million-pound procurement activity. What We Offer: Competitive salary depending on knowledge and experience. Opportunity to work with a long-established global industrial organisation. Office-based role in Port Talbot, South Wales. Interested? Apply now to find out more about this Senior Capital Buyer opportunity.

Interim FP&A Manager Location: London/South-East (Hybrid/Remote with on-site as needed) Duration: 3-6 months (potential extension) Rate: £550-£600/day Reporting: CFO (closely with incoming FC) A UK professional services firm, operating from a single office, is seeking an Interim FP&A Manager for hands-on execution of a data remediation project. This role involves recutting messy historic financials into a clean, trusted baseline aligned to a pre-designed multi-practice/multi-department reporting structure. The design is substantially fixed, but there is scope for sensible tweaks where necessary. Day-to-day of the role: Recut 2-3 years' P&L (2 years historic + current year) into the designed structure (practices, departments, allocations, KPIs). Re-profile audit adjustments across months for analytic trends. Rationalise partner-related items into a clear economic EBITDA view. Build full reconciliations: management accounts statutory recut views. Document mappings/processes for BAU handover. Flag/propose data-constrained tweaks to the newly developed reporting model. Utilise systems like Practice Management Systems, Excel, Power BI, and SQL for data handling and reporting. Required Skills & Qualifications: Must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA-qualified with strong FP&A/commercial finance experience in services. Hands-on experience with historic data recuts (cash-to-accruals, partnership distortions ideal). Advanced Excel skills; Power BI/SQL is desirable. Must have exposure to legal/professional services environments, especially PMS/GL integrations. Capable of manager-level autonomy but must be in the detail and someone who shapes solutions and communicates clearly with CFO/FC. What This Interim Role Offers: Competitive day rate or FTC salary depending on experience. Opportunity to manage significant financial reporting activities during a critical period. Hybrid working and exposure to a dynamic, professional services environment. A chance to lead improvements and strengthen financial controls across multiple departments. To apply for this Interim FP&A Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Are you a technically strong Financial Accountant or an ambitious Finance Manager looking to step into a high-growth, private equity-backed environment? We're partnering with a dynamic, PE-backed business experiencing significant growth, both organically and through acquisition. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance team where you'll play a key role in driving financial control, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision-making. The Role Reporting directly into senior leadership, you'll take ownership of financial reporting and controls, while gaining exposure to commercial finance and business strategy. Key responsibilities include: Ownership of monthly management accounts and group reporting Leading the year-end process and liaising with external auditors Ensuring strong financial controls and compliance Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Driving process improvements across finance systems and reporting Partnering with key stakeholders across the business Supporting M&A activity and integration (where applicable) About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong technical accounting background (practice or industry) Experience in a fast-paced, growth or PE-backed environment is highly desirable Proactive, commercially minded, and keen to add value beyond the numbers Strong Excel and systems skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities What's on Offer Opportunity to work in a high-growth, PE-backed business Clear progression pathway towards senior leadership Exposure to strategic projects and commercial decision-making Hybrid working and a collaborative, high-performing culture Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact and accelerate your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to recruiting a Finance Manager for an £18 Million turnover manufacturing business in Brigg. They are part of a larger group with has over 13 sites globally and headquartered in the US. The purpose of this role is to have ownership of the plant finance function to optimise the accounting, forecasting and statutory reporting to acceptable quality. You will be part Member of site leadership team, supporting all business decisions. Reporting to the CFO Europe.The company offers an excellent benefits package including: Salary: Up to £65,000 25 Days Holiday + Stats 12% Annual Bonus 4% matched pension Hybrid working (up to 2 days a week WFH) - after 6 months This will be a varied standalone role, as the number 1 in finance, reporting to the Plant Manager and Site Director. Duties will include:- Key member of the site leadership team, supporting the Plant Manager in day to day management and operation of the facility. Provide both routine and pro active financial data to support the business Provide analytical, interpretive, investigative and advisory services on business and commercial impact. Responsible for the integrity of the accounts and to ensure that the accounting function operates at all times in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and board policy. Ensuring that the specific ledgers, records and books of accounts such as payroll records and proper expense distribution are maintained to satisfy company and governmental requirements Liaison with Auditors to complete year end statutory accounts in a timely fashion as required and ensure that no major write-ups are received. Work with third party advisors to ensure timely and accurate completion and filing of tax returns Establishing annual budgets, monthly accounts, and weekly forecasts, in line with business requirements. Support the payroll process, being a key link between site TMs and the offsite payroll team, facilitating where required. Develop and maintain effective programs so departmental KPI's and budgets are monitored and controlled. Maintain adequate internal controls Assisting in the preparation of and review of project requests for all capital expenditure. Develop an understanding of the businesses product costs. Provide insight into profitability of products & customers to support business decision making. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences: - CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified Experience in the manufacturing sector would be highly advantageous Strong business partnering skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively with limited supervision Proven analytical thinking, results orientation and problem-solving skills Strong organisational skills in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously with high attention to details and a high level of accuracy. If you are interested in this exciting and challenging role, please send in your CV today!

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flow charting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flow charting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Site Financial Controller Billingham (Home of McCoys, POM-BEAR, and more!) On-site FTC - 15-month maternity cover Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Site Financial Controller to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role As Site Finance Controller, you'll play a central role in our Teesside Site Leadership Team, partnering with the Plant Manager and colleagues across Operations, Supply Chain and Finance. Your insight, challenge and support will help drive strong P&L performance, deliver site KPIs and enable confident, responsible decision-making. You'll lead the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for one of our largest and most complex manufacturing sites, home to over 700 colleagues and around £210m turnover. You'll shape and influence the site strategy, provide high-quality financial reporting, and ensure robust financial governance across all operations. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: £7,500 annual car allowance. Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Providing strategic financial leadership to the Site Leadership Team , shaping the site OGSM and G2G targets, interpreting performance trends, and ensuring plans are grounded in robust financial insight and aligned to KP Snacks and Intersnack Group priorities Leading site-wide financial planning, budgeting and forecasting , covering primes, overheads, labour, logistics, capital investment and restructuring activity, ensuring assumptions are sound and stakeholders are aligned and accountable Driving high-quality, insight-led financial reporting , including weekly flash results, monthly accounts, variance analysis, waste performance, KPI trends and risk/opportunity assessments that support timely and effective decision-making Owning and challenging site cost performance , analysing standard cost variances, material usage, labour efficiency, overhead absorption, waste streams and project delivery to identify constraints, improvement opportunities and cost drivers Ensuring strong, compliant financial governance , overseeing accruals, prepayments, inventory reconciliation, year end processes, audit requests, balance sheet integrity, capital appraisals, fixed asset management and adherence to Group accounting standards Shaping and enabling change activity , supporting NPD launches, packaging changes, product transfers, tender costing requirements and capital installations, including end to end financial tracking of benefits, risks and delivery Upskilling colleagues across the site , developing the capability of two Site Accountants and building wider financial understanding across Operations and Supply Chain to drive data-led decision-making and support the site's loss analysis journey Driving continuous improvement in finance processes , simplifying ways of working, enhancing financial insight, improving speed and accuracy, and supporting the site's development through digitalisation, standardisation and best-practice sharing Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Qualified accountant status: CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CA FMCG experience - ideally within food manufacturing. Strong planning, budgeting and forecasting experience, with the ability to challenge assumptions and influence stakeholders Deep management accounting expertise, including variance analysis, standard costing, labour and overhead absorption, and performance reporting Knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards advantageous) and advanced Excel capability Experience leading and developing people, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style Strong financial governance, audit and compliance understanding, with the ability to maintain high-quality controls and processes A confident, commercially-minded approach, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight for non-financial stakeholders

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flow charting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

A superb opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller, to work for an award winning, global business. Based near in Solihull, you will play a key role in ensuring large and complex projects across the region and surrounding area, are carried out and completed within the financial requirements, adhering to robust financial controls. This role is critical to the financial management of a key regional area within the group, providing comprehensive financial oversight and partnering with operational management to drive sound decision-making and ensure. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all financial activities for the entity, offering valuable insights and support to management and operational teams. Lead the accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Conduct regular forecasting and budget reviews, analysing variances and ensuring financial goals are met. Ensure the accuracy of the P&L statements and maintain strong financial controls. Support the implementation of group directives, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Maintain the integrity of accounting systems and financial data. Oversee all aspects of the Balance Sheet. Collaborate closely with senior management to provide financial advice and strategic insights. Required Experience and Skills: Background in Construction, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management or a similar project / contract-based industry. Experience with project or contract-based financial management. ACA/CIMA/ACCA fully qualified, or nearing qualification Proficient SAP desirable Strong commercial acumen with excellent communication skills. Proven ability to produce accurate and reliable financial information. A valid UK driving licence, as role includes travel to project sites / other offices within region. Benefits: Company Car or Car allowance Up to 10% bonus Private medical cover If you re a confident and driven finance professional with a background in project-based industries at a mid to senior level, we invite you to apply and join a successful and respected organisation. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available with this role. If interested, please apply or contact Mark Gardiner for further information

Finance Project Manager Hertfordshire (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office) 70,000 - 80,000 + 6k car allowance + 15% bonus Looking to step into a role where you can genuinely influence major infrastructure projects and partner with senior stakeholders? We're working with a leading organisation in the infrastructure and engineering space, delivering large-scale, complex projects across the UK. They're now looking for a Finance Project Manager to play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and supporting operational decision-making. Why this role? Work on high-profile, large-scale projects with real impact Be a trusted advisor to senior operational and commercial leaders Lead and shape a high-performing project finance team Strong package including bonus and car allowance Flexible hybrid working model What you'll be doing Acting as a key finance partner to project teams-providing insight, challenge, and support to drive performance Leading, mentoring, and developing a project-focused finance team Reviewing project financials, identifying risks and opportunities, and helping maximise profitability Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across finance, commercial, and operations Overseeing monthly reporting, forecasting cycles, and financial planning Ensuring strong financial governance, controls, and continuous process improvement Leading audit activity (external and client), working closely with project and finance teams Supporting year-end reporting and deeper project performance reviews What we're looking for Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Experience in a project-based environment (construction, engineering, infrastructure or similar) Strong business partnering skills with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders Commercially minded, with the ability to turn data into actionable insight Experience leading or mentoring teams Interested? If you're looking for a role where you can step closer to the business, influence decisions, and work on complex, meaningful projects-this could be a great next move. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Role - Senior Project Manager - Property/Asset Management Location - Birmingham Salary - £40,000 - £50,000 + £5,355 Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to assist in the delivery of a substantial programme of residential refurbishment works on behalf of major UK infrastructure clients. The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership and direction for the organisation's capital works programme, overseeing the planning, delivery and optimisation of multi million pound capital projects. This role ensures all capital works meet organisational objectives, statutory obligations and industry best practice, while driving value for money, sustainability and operational excellence. This is a full-time role based within our Birmingham Office with the opportunity for flexible working. We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage. Main tasks: Develop and oversee the organisation's long term capital strategy, aligning investment decisions with corporate priorities, asset condition and service needs Provide senior leadership on capital planning, feasibility, risk and programme optimisation Lead the delivery of major capital programmes, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to quality Ensure all projects incorporate sustainable design, lifecycle cost analysis and net zero or environmental targets where applicable Establish and manage governance frameworks for capital project approval, reporting, risk management, and quality assurance Ensure compliance with procurement rules, building regulations, CDM, planning legislation, and financial controls Lead procurement strategies for contractors, consultants, and suppliers, ensuring compliance and value for money Act as the senior interface between the capital programme and operational leadership, executive teams, external regulators, and community stakeholders What will it take to be successful? Ideally you will be an experienced Senior Project Manager within a Property Asset management team who has gained extensive experience leading large scale capital programmes. A strong knowledge of construction, design, engineering, building regulations, and CDM compliance is essential for this role along with proven experience in senior programme leadership and governance and a track record of managing complex stakeholder environments. It would be beneficial if you have RICS, CIOB, ICE, RIBA, or APM and experience in public sector, property, education, infrastructure, or commercial estates. Knowledge of sustainability frameworks would also be advantageous. You will be highly organised, with good time management skills and possess a good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook

The Business Optimisation team, part of the wider Operations division within Grassroots Football, plays a key role in supporting County FAs with their day to day organisational needs by identifying opportunities to centralise processes, streamline operations, reduce costs and drive greater consistency. We are now seeking a proactive and commercially minded professional to join the team on a six month fixed-term contract, with potential extension to twelve months, to support the team with the design and setup of a new centralised Finance function that Counties may choose to adopt. This role will define the scope of the service, shape clear KPIs, understand and manage the financial model, oversee County onboarding and ensure full visibility of performance once the service is live. The role will explore and deliver opportunities to enhance how financial activities are shared, centralised, digitalised or otherwise optimised to deliver tangible improvements in customer service, efficiency, risk management, simplification and standardisation. You will help create a robust internal controls environment for participating County FAs while ensuring the services delivered are effective, efficient and represent clear value for money. Please provide a cover letter with your application, outlining your interest in the opportunity and how you meet the criteria. In particular, we would like you to include examples of how you have regionalised/centralised/outsourced to improve standards and reduce risk in a multi-site environment. What will you be doing? Explore and deliver to the County FA (CFA) network BOS & efficiency opportunities for financial services/activities that provide savings, be that in terms of time, effort or cost, whilst driving standards and consistency across the network. Ensure that financial risk mitigation is maximised in the design of these services/activities. Where risks are identified, to create risk mitigation plans and good governance around them. Ensure thorough consultation and engagement with the CFA network and other stakeholders throughout, including relevant Boards and Committees. Update as required the financial operating guidance manual, finance operating standard, Internal Controls Checklist and other necessary guidance and processes in line with the delivery of BOS. Build the systems and processes to enable the function to deliver either internally or through delivery partners. Promote a culture of financial responsibility, best practice and continuous improvement within the County FAs who are part of a service. Support the wider Operating Model evolution to develop modern and efficient CFAs. Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: Knowledge: Accountancy qualification. Knowledge of governance and control procedures. Experience: Demonstrable success in outsourcing financial processes - either in a management consulting capacity, or as someone helping to transition processes. Finance, commercial and business development skills. Strategic thinking and ability to influence. Developing business models, including shared services. Innovating within business development. Ability to gain buy-in to equality objectives. Experience in managing multiple stakeholders' expectations on timings, costs and pilot stage output. Experience in balancing priorities and evidencing delivery in a multiple stakeholder environment. Experience in working in multi-site environments. Technical Skills: Comfortable designing training and development programmes aligned to business needs. Manage and maintain budgets within specific financial parameters. Extensive experience of Excel. High level of numeracy. Beneficial to have: Knowledge: The FA Grassroots Football Strategy. Experience: Working within the football ecosystem. Be that at a Club, League or County FA. Experience across multiple finance areas - bookkeeping, commercial finance, Fin Accounts etc. Pricing experience - the ability to understand pricing (and value) based on the scale of counties, onboarding/breakeven requirements/future scaling options. Demonstrable experience of working with non-financially minded leaders. Technical Skills: Project management skills. Understanding of data analysis. Competency in XERO is desirable. What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Business Administrator - Solar PV Commutable from Hull, Brigg, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Doncaster, York and surrounding areas 30,000 - 40,000 + Discretionary Bonus + Training + Healthcare + 20 days holiday (+BH) and 2 weeks Off Over Christmas + Progression Opportunities + Benefits Are you an experienced administrator seeking a varied and rewarding role where you will play a key part towards the development of innovative renewable energy infrastructure? On offer is the chance to join a dynamic business undergoing an exciting period of growth, where you will benefit from continuous training and development opportunities, hybrid & flexible working options, and scope to progress into management in the future. This well-established company are building a reputable name within the renewable energy sector, specialising in the design, construction and operations of commercial, industrial and agricultural solar PV, EV and battery storage projects across the UK. With an impressive pipeline of work and ambitious plans to scale up and expand into larger, more exciting ventures, they are now seeking a Business Administrator to join their passionate team to fuel future success. In this role, the Business Administrator plays a central role in ensuring fluid day-to-day operations by overseeing office administration, managing procurement, and maintaining the CRM system. This critical function also manages all key compliance records, provides vital support to the Senior Leadership Team and Project Managers, and controls all project documentation. This role would suit a highly organised administrator proficient in using CRM software and Microsoft packages, prepared to work in a fast-paced environment and accustomed to working to deadlines. Experience working in the renewable, engineering or construction sector is highly desirable but not essential. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within the renewable energy sector, enhance your skills, and contribute to a greener future. The Role: Maintain all company compliance records for ISO 9001, Constructionline, MCS, and Safe Contractor, ensuring health and safety standards are met Provide administrative support to Senior Leadership Team, Project Managers and wider business Oversee daily office administration and workflows, manage through the CRM Manage procurement and stock control, ensuring timely processing of PO's and deliveries Produce Project Packs, O&M Packs, and ensure RAMS is sent out to customers Predominantly office based with hybrid and flexible working options available The Person: Proven experience in an administration role Experience using CRM systems and accounting software Excellent organisational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Proficient using Office 365 and Microsoft packages A background within the renewable / engineering / construction sector is desirable but not essential Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Gabrielle Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Drive multidisciplinary MEP design for high profile mission critical facilities. Your new company We are partnering with a highly respected, global engineering consultancy to appoint a Design Manager (MEP) for Data Centres, based in London. This is a career defining opportunity to lead multi disciplinary design delivery across some of the UK and Europe's most complex, high profile mission critical facilities. In this role, you'll act as the primary design lead for major data centre programmes, driving technical excellence, setting design direction, and ensuring seamless delivery from concept through to handover. Your new role As Design Manager, you will take ownership of end to end MEP design delivery on large scale data centre projects, working across mechanical, electrical, controls/BMS, sustainability and wider building services disciplines. You will: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary MEP design teams throughout the full project lifecycle Manage programme, cost, risk and quality, ensuring all deliverables meet technical and commercial objectives Oversee key documentation including design reports, specifications, risk registers and change logs Facilitate design reviews, client workshops and technical meetings Support procurement, testing, commissioning and post handover activities Champion collaboration, design excellence and sustainable engineering in highly complex environments What you'll need to succeed We're looking for a proven MEP leader with a strong track record in mission critical delivery. Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Chartered Engineer status preferred or actively working towards 7-12 years managing MEP design on data centres or other mission critical facilities Strong technical understanding of: UPS systems, standby generation, LV/MV distribution, earthing, batteries CRAC/CRAH, chilled water systems, pumping, control/BMS strategies Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams Experience managing clients, contractors, architects and stakeholders on complex programmes Confident leading meetings, managing expectations and driving outcomes What you'll get in return Opportunity to lead flagship data centre projects with a global consultancy Supportive, high performance culture with strong career progression pathways Exposure to cutting edge engineering challenges in one of the fastest growing sectors Competitive salary and benefits package What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to , or call Adam Smeddle on . If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #

We are partnering with a well-established and growth-oriented, relationship focused international bank to appoint a high-calibre Senior Relationship into a strategically important Midlands location. This is a pivotal hire, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of a profitable SME / Commercial banking portfolio, while playing a key role in driving the next phase of regional growth.This position goes beyond traditional relationship management. It is a high-impact, front-office leadership role combining business development, credit ownership and team leadership, where you will be responsible for originating and structuring transactions, deepening client relationships and delivering against ambitious balance sheet and revenue targets. You will inherit a well-established client base, with immediate scope to enhance portfolio performance, while also building out new-to-bank relationships across the local market. With direct exposure to senior stakeholders and credit committees, the role offers significant visibility and the ability to influence both commercial strategy and lending decisions. For an experienced commercial banker seeking a role with genuine autonomy, clear revenue accountability and the opportunity to shape a growing franchise, this represents a compelling next step. This is a senior, revenue-generating leadership role within the Banking function, accountable for end-to-end ownership of a commercial SME portfolio, including origination, credit structuring, portfolio risk management and performance delivery. The role holder will combine front-office relationship management with strong credit capability, driving sustainable growth across assets, liabilities and trade finance, while maintaining robust oversight of portfolio quality, regulatory compliance and operational governance. This position carries full accountability for portfolio income, balance sheet growth and client retention, alongside leadership of the specilaist team and contribution to broader regional strategy. Core Responsibilities 1. Portfolio Ownership & Revenue Delivery Manage and grow a diverse portfolio of SME and corporate clients, typically comprising 40-70 borrowing and non-borrowing relationships Deliver against defined revenue targets, with portfolios typically generating £750k - £1.5m+ annual income Drive wallet share expansion across lending, deposits, trade finance and treasury products Actively optimise portfolio utilisation, pricing and return on capital 2. Business Development & Origination Originate new-to-bank relationships through structured business development activity, targeting 10+ new relationships annually Build and execute a robust pipeline strategy across key sectors (e.g. trading businesses, property, healthcare, retail, import/export) Leverage networks, introducers and local market presence to drive sustainable portfolio growth Cross-sell across lending, liabilities, FX and trade products 3. Credit Structuring & Risk Ownership Lead the end-to-end credit lifecycle from origination through to approval and monitoring Conduct detailed financial analysis (balance sheet, P&L, cashflow) including ratio analysis and stress testing Structure facilities including: Working capital facilities Property-backed lending Buy-to-Let (residential & commercial) Asset finance and project/bridging finance Prepare and present comprehensive credit papers (10-20+ pages) for internal credit committees Recommend appropriate security structures, covenants and risk mitigants 4. Credit Committee & Governance Present transactions to Credit Committee and senior stakeholders, demonstrating clear risk/reward articulation Maintain accountability for credit quality, early warning indicators and portfolio health Manage renewals, amendments and ongoing monitoring in line with internal policy 5. Client Relationship Management Act as a trusted advisor to SME and corporate clients, delivering tailored banking solutions Maintain high levels of client engagement through regular meetings and proactive portfolio reviews Oversee complex client needs, including multi-product relationships and structured facilities Drive high standards of customer outcomes (TCF) and service delivery 6. Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor and develop a team of Relationship Managers and support staff Drive a high-performance culture aligned to revenue, risk and service KPIs Provide coaching on credit structuring, business development and client management Support the Area Head in delivering bank strategy, budgeting and performance reporting 7. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight Ensure full adherence to FCA / PRA requirements, SMCR and internal governance frameworks Oversee CDD / EDD processes, including complex and PEP relationships Maintain strong oversight of AML, KYC and operational risk controls Ensure all activity aligns with internal policies and regulatory expectations Key Deliverables / Success Metrics Portfolio growth across assets, liabilities and income New client acquisition and pipeline conversion Credit quality and low impairment levels Delivery against P&L and balance sheet targets Team performance and staff development outcomes Experience Required Proven track record managing SME / Commercial Banking portfolios (£5m-£200m+) Strong credit underwriting capability with experience presenting to credit committees Demonstrable experience structuring complex lending transactions (property, working capital, trade) Established network and ability to originate new business consistently Experience managing or mentoring teams within a bank or regional banking environment Strong understanding of UK regulatory environment (FCA, PRA, AML, TCF) Leadership & Competencies Commercially driven with clear P&L ownership mindset Strong influencing capability across credit, risk and senior stakeholders Ability to balance growth vs risk discipline High levels of client credibility and relationship depth Structured, analytical approach to decision-making

Our client a fast-growing, high profile organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its collaborative team based in Loughton. The business has an exciting and diverse portfolio of projects and brands and is entering a new phase of growth, making this a pivotal appointment within its expanding finance function. This newly created role reports to the Group Financial Controller and Finance Director, offering exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to shape financial operations and processes across the group. The Finance Manager will play a key role in driving efficiency, accuracy, and insight throughout the department. Key responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Oversee the preparation and delivery of Group Management Accounts, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met. Partner with internal teams to provide clear financial analysis and commentary that supports informed commercial decisions. Review and approve weekly and monthly payment runs, VAT returns, and compliance submissions, working with external advisors where appropriate. Prepare statutory accounts for multiple trading entities and coordinate the annual audit process. Review and improve systems, processes, and controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency within the finance function. Candidate profile ACA or ACCA qualified. Experienced in managing or supervising a team, either from practice (audit or similar) seeking a first move into industry, or currently working as a Finance Manager within a small to mid-sized business. Hands-on and detail-driven, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Financial Controller Salary: £70,000-£90,000 Location: Bristol (Hybrid) A fast-growing UK SME undergoing a period of significant investment and expansion is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to strengthen its finance function. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with operational teams and senior leadership while shaping financial processes in a scaling business. The Role You will lead the Finance team and take responsibility for management reporting, stock and project accounting, financial controls, and continuous improvement across the function. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, detail-driven, and confident working in a dynamic, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Management Accounts Produce monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow). Provide variance analysis and performance insights. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting. Develop KPI reporting for senior management. Support improvements in reporting accuracy and internal controls. Stock Accounting Maintain accurate inventory valuation and reconciliations. Manage stock adjustments, write-offs, and obsolescence. Monitor COGS and margin performance. Work with operational teams on stock controls and periodic counts. Investigate discrepancies and strengthen stock processes. Project Accounting Track project budgets, costs, profitability and revenue recognition. Reconcile WIP and accrued income. Support project managers with financial reporting. Ensure accurate cost allocation and margin analysis. Highlight risks or variances early. General Accounting & Controls Manage and develop the Finance team. Maintain balance sheet reconciliations. Support year-end audit and statutory requirements. Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards. Drive system and process enhancements. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis. About You Essential Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent). Team management experience. Experience preparing management accounts in a UK SME. Strong background in stock and project/contract accounting. Confident working with ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, NetSuite, SAP). Strong Excel and analytical skills. Able to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues. Desirable Experience in project-led or production-focused environments. Understanding of revenue recognition and WIP accounting. Personal Attributes High accuracy and attention to detail. Commercially aware and operationally curious. Collaborative and confident working across teams. Continuous improvement mindset.

Our client a fast-growing, high profile organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its collaborative team based in Loughton. The business has an exciting and diverse portfolio of projects and brands and is entering a new phase of growth, making this a pivotal appointment within its expanding finance function. This newly created role reports to the Group Financial Controller and Finance Director, offering exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to shape financial operations and processes across the group. The Finance Manager will play a key role in driving efficiency, accuracy, and insight throughout the department. Key responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Oversee the preparation and delivery of Group Management Accounts, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met. Partner with internal teams to provide clear financial analysis and commentary that supports informed commercial decisions. Review and approve weekly and monthly payment runs, VAT returns, and compliance submissions, working with external advisors where appropriate. Prepare statutory accounts for multiple trading entities and coordinate the annual audit process. Review and improve systems, processes, and controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency within the finance function. Candidate profile ACA or ACCA qualified. Experienced in managing or supervising a team, either from practice (audit or similar) seeking a first move into industry, or currently working as a Finance Manager within a small to mid-sized business. Hands-on and detail-driven, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.