The Role We re looking for a new Senior Buyer to join our Buying team based in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire. In this role, you will be accountable for strategically sourcing, negotiating and developing new product, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality and timely delivery are adhered to. They are to work closely with and support Director of buying deliver key initiatives for the Dreams group and provide cover at senior level when required. They will help provide support for other members of the team and have the ability to work across the business and manage complex projects and critical paths.Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here s a taste of what you ll be doing day-to-dayHelps develops channel Strategyo Manage and lead product and packaging innovation, ensure compliance with channel requirements.o Plans for quality to protect our brand equity, considering the anticipated returns % and, therefore, the returns agreement with the suppliero Work and support international and domestic sourcing strategies buying the right products from the right suppliers.o Help maintain and develop a clear brand hierarchy across Dreams brands and group businesses.o Accountable for the product set-up process to ensure accuracy in all Dreams Systems and protect launch dateso Continually evaluates the range and supply baseo Works with Quality team to redesign products with unacceptable return rates, poor customer reviews and/or unsatisfactory qualityo Controls the Commercial Income process, working with Finance to ensure accruals are booked into accounts only on receipt and validation of the supplier confirmations/agreements and all payments are made by the suppler on time; manages the process to ensure all signed terms agreements, accruals and invoice back-ups are sent to finance team The Person This is the type of person we re dreaming of: Experience: o Proven Buying management experience gained in a fast-paced environment, ideally within Retail.o Expert negotiator, with proven track record of reaching successful outcomes and goals.o Strategic ability to develop a product area.o Ability to lead market / Technical ability to build ranges.o Strong financial Acumeno International sourcing experience People-first: o Ability to coach, mentor and develop individuals Communicator: o Articulate with strong presentation skills.o Confidence to build relationships across all levels of the business and ability to demonstrate effective influencing skills. Motivated: o Self-motivated. Team player: o Be able to deputise for Buying Director when called on.o Lead from the front when representing the dreams internally and externally.o Be a go to member of the team for product queries.In your dream role, you ll also receive: Bonus: Our discretionary annual bonus scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers. Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping. Buy-in schemes: You ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans. Parking: We know it goes without saying, but our free onsite parking gives you peace of mind when you travel. Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a 24-hour helpline with a variety of support services, as well as hosting an out of hours GP service. Electric Car Scheme - Our salary sacrifice eclectic car scheme is a budget friendly way to cruise around in style and most importantly, lower those emissions! New to 2024 - enhanced maternity & paternity pay On-site gym, Step into our newly refreshed, free on-site gym, where you ll find everything you need to stay fit and energized. From cardio machines and versatile free weights to dynamic cable machines, resistance bands, and even boxing bags, we ve got it all! Hybrid working: Whether you re an early bird or night owl, we trust you to work your hours responsibly to suit you! About Dreams At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we d like to make work a special place to be too. We re the UK s most loved bed retailer, so it s important our people feel the love as well. There s over 250 of us at our affectionally named Bedquarters in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, where every dreamer makes a difference.We re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! From a payday treats trolley to charity fundraisers and all-staff lunches, we know we do it best when we do it together.And together we ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We re owned by the world s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and have our very own Bed Factory right here in the UK. You ll even get a guided tour when you join and that s part of our mission to get you fully bed-ucated during your induction.With 208 stores nationwide, 6 central warehouses and 12 delivery centres, we sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that s a lot of Zzzs.So if you re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you.Dreams. Love your job.
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
The Role We re looking for a new Senior Buyer to join our Buying team based in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire. In this role, you will be accountable for strategically sourcing, negotiating and developing new product, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality and timely delivery are adhered to. They are to work closely with and support Director of buying deliver key initiatives for the Dreams group and provide cover at senior level when required. They will help provide support for other members of the team and have the ability to work across the business and manage complex projects and critical paths.Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here s a taste of what you ll be doing day-to-dayHelps develops channel Strategyo Manage and lead product and packaging innovation, ensure compliance with channel requirements.o Plans for quality to protect our brand equity, considering the anticipated returns % and, therefore, the returns agreement with the suppliero Work and support international and domestic sourcing strategies buying the right products from the right suppliers.o Help maintain and develop a clear brand hierarchy across Dreams brands and group businesses.o Accountable for the product set-up process to ensure accuracy in all Dreams Systems and protect launch dateso Continually evaluates the range and supply baseo Works with Quality team to redesign products with unacceptable return rates, poor customer reviews and/or unsatisfactory qualityo Controls the Commercial Income process, working with Finance to ensure accruals are booked into accounts only on receipt and validation of the supplier confirmations/agreements and all payments are made by the suppler on time; manages the process to ensure all signed terms agreements, accruals and invoice back-ups are sent to finance team The Person This is the type of person we re dreaming of: Experience: o Proven Buying management experience gained in a fast-paced environment, ideally within Retail.o Expert negotiator, with proven track record of reaching successful outcomes and goals.o Strategic ability to develop a product area.o Ability to lead market / Technical ability to build ranges.o Strong financial Acumeno International sourcing experience People-first: o Ability to coach, mentor and develop individuals Communicator: o Articulate with strong presentation skills.o Confidence to build relationships across all levels of the business and ability to demonstrate effective influencing skills. Motivated: o Self-motivated. Team player: o Be able to deputise for Buying Director when called on.o Lead from the front when representing the dreams internally and externally.o Be a go to member of the team for product queries.In your dream role, you ll also receive: Bonus: Our discretionary annual bonus scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers. Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping. Buy-in schemes: You ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans. Parking: We know it goes without saying, but our free onsite parking gives you peace of mind when you travel. Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a 24-hour helpline with a variety of support services, as well as hosting an out of hours GP service. Electric Car Scheme - Our salary sacrifice eclectic car scheme is a budget friendly way to cruise around in style and most importantly, lower those emissions! New to 2024 - enhanced maternity & paternity pay On-site gym, Step into our newly refreshed, free on-site gym, where you ll find everything you need to stay fit and energized. From cardio machines and versatile free weights to dynamic cable machines, resistance bands, and even boxing bags, we ve got it all! Hybrid working: Whether you re an early bird or night owl, we trust you to work your hours responsibly to suit you! About Dreams At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we d like to make work a special place to be too. We re the UK s most loved bed retailer, so it s important our people feel the love as well. There s over 250 of us at our affectionally named Bedquarters in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, where every dreamer makes a difference.We re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! From a payday treats trolley to charity fundraisers and all-staff lunches, we know we do it best when we do it together.And together we ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We re owned by the world s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and have our very own Bed Factory right here in the UK. You ll even get a guided tour when you join and that s part of our mission to get you fully bed-ucated during your induction.With 208 stores nationwide, 6 central warehouses and 12 delivery centres, we sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that s a lot of Zzzs.So if you re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you.Dreams. Love your job.
Client Manager / Accounts Senior - Stalybridge, Manchester Salary: £38,000 - £50,000 - Hybrid working and flexible hours Client Manager / Accounts Senior Description: Join a leading accountancy practice as a Client Manager / Accounts Senior in Stalybridge, Manchester. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, developing client relationships, while overseeing the quality of work produced by a talented team. Client Manager / Accounts Senior - Responsibilities: Manage and oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction. Review and ensure the accuracy and compliance of work produced by the team. Provide expert advice and insights to clients to aid in their financial decision-making. Collaborate with team members to improve processes and deliver outstanding results. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices. Client Manager / Accounts Senior - Benefits: Competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £50,000. Opportunity to work with a diverse client base and a supportive team. Professional development and career advancement opportunities. Hybrid and flexible hours Client Manager / Accounts Senior - Requirements: Proven experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple clients and projects effectively. Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA) are desirable. Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to us (who is not already registered), as a thank you, you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000. Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. The above vacancy is only one of many that we are handling. Vaisto Recruitment specializes in permanent and contract practice assignments including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A Payroll Bureau Practice Managers
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Client Manager / Accounts Senior - Stalybridge, Manchester Salary: £38,000 - £50,000 - Hybrid working and flexible hours Client Manager / Accounts Senior Description: Join a leading accountancy practice as a Client Manager / Accounts Senior in Stalybridge, Manchester. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, developing client relationships, while overseeing the quality of work produced by a talented team. Client Manager / Accounts Senior - Responsibilities: Manage and oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction. Review and ensure the accuracy and compliance of work produced by the team. Provide expert advice and insights to clients to aid in their financial decision-making. Collaborate with team members to improve processes and deliver outstanding results. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices. Client Manager / Accounts Senior - Benefits: Competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £50,000. Opportunity to work with a diverse client base and a supportive team. Professional development and career advancement opportunities. Hybrid and flexible hours Client Manager / Accounts Senior - Requirements: Proven experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple clients and projects effectively. Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA) are desirable. Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to us (who is not already registered), as a thank you, you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000. Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. The above vacancy is only one of many that we are handling. Vaisto Recruitment specializes in permanent and contract practice assignments including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A Payroll Bureau Practice Managers
Established, growing business Hybrid working Role: FP&A Manager Reporting to: CFO Location: Isleham/Sutton Bridge. Hybrid working available with a minimum of 60% on site Broster Buchanan are delighted to be working in partnership with Burgess Farms, a prominent UK-based agricultural company that has been operating since 1898, specialising in the production and supply of high-quality root vegetables, potatoes, and organic produce. Burgess Farms are known for their commitment to sustainable farming practices and have a long-standing reputation as a key supplier to major UK supermarkets. Operating from 2 main manufacturing sites in Isleham and Sutton Bridge, Burgess Farms works closely with their dedicated grower groups with the vision of becoming the Uks leading supplier of sustainable roots, potatoes and organic vegetables. Following a management buyout supported by private investment firm Chiltern Capital in 2025, Burgess Farms has a clear plan to deliver growth in the coming years. The Role Reporting to the Group CFO, the FP&A manager will drive planning, budgeting, forecasting and support strategic decision making for the business. Working as a business partner to the Commercial Director, the FP&A manager will also assist with commercial analysis, tender processes and margin improvement projects. Driving improvements in internal reporting and analysis as the business moves forward as 'one group' will also be a key element of this role. Responsibilities: Lead budgeting/forecasting process, focusing on revenue and gross margin Improve and manage internal business reporting Strategic analysis and decision making Business partner to the Commercial Director The person The ideal candidate will have experience of working within an FMCG environment and an understanding of the UK retail market. They will be a good communicator who can explain detailed financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. They will also have strong analytical, Excel and PowerPoint skills Requirements: CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification FMCG/Manufacturing background Strong Excel/modelling Experience with BI systems Experience with ERP systems Commercial and strategic thinker BrosterBuchanan are a retained supplier, and any direct approaches will be forwarded to BrosterBuchanan for review. Please reach out to for more information.
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Established, growing business Hybrid working Role: FP&A Manager Reporting to: CFO Location: Isleham/Sutton Bridge. Hybrid working available with a minimum of 60% on site Broster Buchanan are delighted to be working in partnership with Burgess Farms, a prominent UK-based agricultural company that has been operating since 1898, specialising in the production and supply of high-quality root vegetables, potatoes, and organic produce. Burgess Farms are known for their commitment to sustainable farming practices and have a long-standing reputation as a key supplier to major UK supermarkets. Operating from 2 main manufacturing sites in Isleham and Sutton Bridge, Burgess Farms works closely with their dedicated grower groups with the vision of becoming the Uks leading supplier of sustainable roots, potatoes and organic vegetables. Following a management buyout supported by private investment firm Chiltern Capital in 2025, Burgess Farms has a clear plan to deliver growth in the coming years. The Role Reporting to the Group CFO, the FP&A manager will drive planning, budgeting, forecasting and support strategic decision making for the business. Working as a business partner to the Commercial Director, the FP&A manager will also assist with commercial analysis, tender processes and margin improvement projects. Driving improvements in internal reporting and analysis as the business moves forward as 'one group' will also be a key element of this role. Responsibilities: Lead budgeting/forecasting process, focusing on revenue and gross margin Improve and manage internal business reporting Strategic analysis and decision making Business partner to the Commercial Director The person The ideal candidate will have experience of working within an FMCG environment and an understanding of the UK retail market. They will be a good communicator who can explain detailed financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. They will also have strong analytical, Excel and PowerPoint skills Requirements: CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification FMCG/Manufacturing background Strong Excel/modelling Experience with BI systems Experience with ERP systems Commercial and strategic thinker BrosterBuchanan are a retained supplier, and any direct approaches will be forwarded to BrosterBuchanan for review. Please reach out to for more information.
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 As an Associate Director within the growing Advisory team in BDO's International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) department, you will play a senior leadership role in securing and delivering evaluation and value for money audit assignments. You will lead and develop teams of junior managers, consultants and analysts, ensuring high quality delivery across complex international engagements. Alongside delivery, you will contribute to business development activity and work closely with IIDA leadership to support the continued growth of the practice. You will work on assignments for a wide range of international donor organisations across the globe, including UN bodies, multilateral development banks, EU institutions, government development agencies and charitable foundations. Through this work, you will help clients improve performance and accountability, supporting positive economic, social and political outcomes in countries worldwide. You'll be someone with: Strong written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner. A higher degree or professional qualification in public policy/finance, climate finance, international development, economics or operational research. Demonstrable experience of delivering OECD/DAC-based evaluations, value for money audits / assessments and/or organisational reviews. A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. Demonstrable business development success & experience of managing teams of 3-7 people, and projects lasting from 1 to 24 months. 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.
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
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 As an Associate Director within the growing Advisory team in BDO's International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) department, you will play a senior leadership role in securing and delivering evaluation and value for money audit assignments. You will lead and develop teams of junior managers, consultants and analysts, ensuring high quality delivery across complex international engagements. Alongside delivery, you will contribute to business development activity and work closely with IIDA leadership to support the continued growth of the practice. You will work on assignments for a wide range of international donor organisations across the globe, including UN bodies, multilateral development banks, EU institutions, government development agencies and charitable foundations. Through this work, you will help clients improve performance and accountability, supporting positive economic, social and political outcomes in countries worldwide. You'll be someone with: Strong written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner. A higher degree or professional qualification in public policy/finance, climate finance, international development, economics or operational research. Demonstrable experience of delivering OECD/DAC-based evaluations, value for money audits / assessments and/or organisational reviews. A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. Demonstrable business development success & experience of managing teams of 3-7 people, and projects lasting from 1 to 24 months. 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.
Digital Portfolio Director Department Digital, Data & Technology Group Contract Type Full Time, Open Ended Closing Date Monday 18 May 2026 Interview Date Monday 15 June 2026 With a proud history spanning over 50 years, the University of Bath has grown significantly in both scale and reputation, now home to a vibrant community of over 20,000 students from 153 countries click apply for full job details
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Digital Portfolio Director Department Digital, Data & Technology Group Contract Type Full Time, Open Ended Closing Date Monday 18 May 2026 Interview Date Monday 15 June 2026 With a proud history spanning over 50 years, the University of Bath has grown significantly in both scale and reputation, now home to a vibrant community of over 20,000 students from 153 countries click apply for full job details
A prominent arts organisation in the UK seeks a Deputy Director to provide strategic and operational oversight across finance, governance, and human resources. The role requires strong leadership skills and experience in fundraising. Candidates must be based in the North West or willing to relocate to Liverpool. This position involves managing teams, overseeing governance, and representing the organisation to various stakeholders, ensuring compliance and sustainability practices are upheld.
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
A prominent arts organisation in the UK seeks a Deputy Director to provide strategic and operational oversight across finance, governance, and human resources. The role requires strong leadership skills and experience in fundraising. Candidates must be based in the North West or willing to relocate to Liverpool. This position involves managing teams, overseeing governance, and representing the organisation to various stakeholders, ensuring compliance and sustainability practices are upheld.
Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve. Pay and Benefits: Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location Pension / Retirement benefits Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). The Impact you will have in this role: As a member of our London legal team, you will play a key role in supporting DTCC's regulated offerings in the EU and UK. You'll advise on sophisticated legal and regulatory matters, drive business outcomes, and help shape the future of financial markets. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and Global Managing Attorney for DTCC's reporting and derivatives business (based in Jersey City Headquarters), this role requires close collaboration with legal colleagues and business partners worldwide. Your Primary Responsibilities: Advise on complex legal and regulatory matters under English and EU law, providing clear, actionable guidance to business leaders Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, and recommend practical, client-focused solutions Work closely with legal colleagues in North America and APAC to deliver a unified and consistent legal strategy for DTCC's reporting and derivatives business Partner with cross-functional teams-including Compliance, Risk, Finance, and IT-to provide legal guidance and support for new business initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives Respond promptly to regulatory inquiries and assist with investigations Monitor and analyze regulatory changes and developments across the region, advising stakeholders on potential impacts and required actions Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and advise on contractual matters Handle other routine corporate legal matters or ad hoc projects or questions, as requested NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred Qualified lawyer authorized to practise in the UK (e.g. solicitor or barrister with current practising certificate for England and Wales 8 to 15 years post qualification experience (PQE) or equivalent Talents Needed for Success: Experience advising clients in the financial services industry, ideally with in house experience working in house at a regulated financial entity Proven ability to engage effectively with EU and UK regulators (ESMA, FCA) Strong knowledge of regulations governing market infrastructure transaction reporting (EMIR, SFTR and MiFIR) Familiarity with regulations governing data and technology (GDPR, DORA and the EU AI Act) Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills Ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non legal stakeholders, both verbally and in writing. Thrives in a fast paced environment, effectively manages multiple priorities under tight timelines and adapts to evolving legal and business challenges The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve. Pay and Benefits: Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location Pension / Retirement benefits Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). The Impact you will have in this role: As a member of our London legal team, you will play a key role in supporting DTCC's regulated offerings in the EU and UK. You'll advise on sophisticated legal and regulatory matters, drive business outcomes, and help shape the future of financial markets. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and Global Managing Attorney for DTCC's reporting and derivatives business (based in Jersey City Headquarters), this role requires close collaboration with legal colleagues and business partners worldwide. Your Primary Responsibilities: Advise on complex legal and regulatory matters under English and EU law, providing clear, actionable guidance to business leaders Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, and recommend practical, client-focused solutions Work closely with legal colleagues in North America and APAC to deliver a unified and consistent legal strategy for DTCC's reporting and derivatives business Partner with cross-functional teams-including Compliance, Risk, Finance, and IT-to provide legal guidance and support for new business initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives Respond promptly to regulatory inquiries and assist with investigations Monitor and analyze regulatory changes and developments across the region, advising stakeholders on potential impacts and required actions Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and advise on contractual matters Handle other routine corporate legal matters or ad hoc projects or questions, as requested NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred Qualified lawyer authorized to practise in the UK (e.g. solicitor or barrister with current practising certificate for England and Wales 8 to 15 years post qualification experience (PQE) or equivalent Talents Needed for Success: Experience advising clients in the financial services industry, ideally with in house experience working in house at a regulated financial entity Proven ability to engage effectively with EU and UK regulators (ESMA, FCA) Strong knowledge of regulations governing market infrastructure transaction reporting (EMIR, SFTR and MiFIR) Familiarity with regulations governing data and technology (GDPR, DORA and the EU AI Act) Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills Ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non legal stakeholders, both verbally and in writing. Thrives in a fast paced environment, effectively manages multiple priorities under tight timelines and adapts to evolving legal and business challenges The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Peters Fraser + Dunlop (PFD) is one of London's most established and respected literary and talent agencies, representing leading voices across literature, film, television, audio, journalism and digital media. We pride ourselves on nurturing talent, protecting rights, and connecting our clients with the right opportunities in a fast-moving creative landscape. We are now seeking an exceptional Finance Director to join our Senior Management Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business. This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a dynamic, creative organisation. Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee all financial and operational functions, provide strategic guidance to the Board, and help drive sustainable growth. You'll combine hands-on financial leadership with strategic insight, influencing decision-making at the highest level while ensuring operational excellence across the business. Key Responsibilities Strategic Finance Leadership Lead financial strategy and long-term planning to support business growth Provide clear, insightful reporting and advice to the CEO and Board Build organisational resilience through robust financial planning and analysis Financial Operations & Governance Oversee all financial operations, controls, compliance and statutory reporting Lead budgeting, forecasting and audit processes Continuously enhance reporting frameworks and financial systems Operational Leadership Oversee HR, IT, office and facilities management Ensure efficient, compliant and high-quality operational support across the organisation Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and services Royalties & Commercial Insight Ensure the royalties function operates with accuracy, transparency and efficiency Support income generation through market analysis and commercial evaluation Governance & Risk Develop and maintain risk and opportunity frameworks Lead company secretarial responsibilities and ensure regulatory compliance About You We're looking for a commercially minded, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment: Qualified accountant (UK) Proven senior financial leadership experience Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights Confident working at Board level Collaborative leader with high emotional intelligence Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused Strong communicator and effective negotiator Experience improving systems and operational efficiency This is a rare opportunity to join a leading creative agency and make a meaningful impact at senior level. You'll play a key role in shaping strategy, driving performance, and supporting world-class talent. How to Apply Please send your CV, cover letter and salary expectations via the link. For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website. We reserve the right to close the process early and so an early application is highly recommended.
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Peters Fraser + Dunlop (PFD) is one of London's most established and respected literary and talent agencies, representing leading voices across literature, film, television, audio, journalism and digital media. We pride ourselves on nurturing talent, protecting rights, and connecting our clients with the right opportunities in a fast-moving creative landscape. We are now seeking an exceptional Finance Director to join our Senior Management Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business. This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a dynamic, creative organisation. Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee all financial and operational functions, provide strategic guidance to the Board, and help drive sustainable growth. You'll combine hands-on financial leadership with strategic insight, influencing decision-making at the highest level while ensuring operational excellence across the business. Key Responsibilities Strategic Finance Leadership Lead financial strategy and long-term planning to support business growth Provide clear, insightful reporting and advice to the CEO and Board Build organisational resilience through robust financial planning and analysis Financial Operations & Governance Oversee all financial operations, controls, compliance and statutory reporting Lead budgeting, forecasting and audit processes Continuously enhance reporting frameworks and financial systems Operational Leadership Oversee HR, IT, office and facilities management Ensure efficient, compliant and high-quality operational support across the organisation Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and services Royalties & Commercial Insight Ensure the royalties function operates with accuracy, transparency and efficiency Support income generation through market analysis and commercial evaluation Governance & Risk Develop and maintain risk and opportunity frameworks Lead company secretarial responsibilities and ensure regulatory compliance About You We're looking for a commercially minded, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment: Qualified accountant (UK) Proven senior financial leadership experience Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights Confident working at Board level Collaborative leader with high emotional intelligence Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused Strong communicator and effective negotiator Experience improving systems and operational efficiency This is a rare opportunity to join a leading creative agency and make a meaningful impact at senior level. You'll play a key role in shaping strategy, driving performance, and supporting world-class talent. How to Apply Please send your CV, cover letter and salary expectations via the link. For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website. We reserve the right to close the process early and so an early application is highly recommended.
Overview Teads is seeking a strategic, analytically minded and hands-on Compensation & Benefits Director to join our People & Culture team in London. This role will lead the design, execution and evolution of Teads' global compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they remain competitive, scalable and aligned with our business strategy. Reporting to the VP, Total Rewards, Talent & Operations, this role will partner closely with senior leaders across the company - including executive leadership - to support key compensation initiatives such as annual planning cycles, executive compensation, and board-level reporting. The role also manages and develops an Operations & Rewards Analyst, helping build strong analytical foundations and scalable processes for the future. This is a highly visible role requiring strong analytical thinking, business partnership and communication skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global and evolving environment, while balancing strategic thinking with operational excellence. What will you do? Lead the design, implementation and governance of global compensation programs, including base salary structures, bonus frameworks and incentive plans. Manage the annual compensation cycle (merit, promotions, bonus planning) in partnership with Finance and executive leadership. Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis using tools such as Mercer, Radford, and Zviran to ensure competitiveness and internal equity. Develop compensation frameworks that support organizational growth, retention, and talent attraction, including the selection of performance metrics, calibration of payout curves, and equity mix (e.g., PSUs, RSUs, Options). Provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership on compensation strategy and pay positioning. Maintain governance and documentation around compensation philosophy, pay ranges and decision-making frameworks. Executive Compensation & Equity Manage executive compensation processes including salary, bonus, and long-term incentive planning, including annual validation of the Executive Peer Group to ensure competitive benchmarking against industry and size-relevant cohorts. Support equity program administration and analysis, including grant planning and equity utilization. Deep knowledge of equity award valuation, vesting schedules, and the legal/tax implications of executive employment agreements and severance/change-in-control provisions. Conduct sophisticated financial modeling to forecast equity dilution and burn rates. Prepare compensation analysis and materials for Executive Compensation Committee and Board presentations. Partner closely with Finance and Legal on executive compensation governance and compliance. Benefits Strategy Oversee global benefits strategy and program design, ensuring offerings are competitive, compliant and aligned with employee needs. Evaluate and optimize benefits programs through data analysis, employee feedback and market benchmarking. Manage broker and vendor relationships, ensuring effective service delivery and cost management. Stakeholder Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, including executives and business leaders, on compensation and rewards strategy. Collaborate closely with People & Culture, Finance and Legal teams to ensure alignment across key processes. Translate complex data and analysis into clear insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders. Analytics & Insights Build and maintain robust compensation analytics, dashboards and reporting frameworks. Use data to identify trends, risks and opportunities related to pay equity, market competitiveness and retention. Drive continuous improvement in total rewards processes, tools and reporting. Team Leadership & Operations Manage and mentor an Operations & Rewards Analyst, supporting their development and capability building. Establish scalable processes, workflows and controls to support a growing global organization. Ensure data accuracy, governance and confidentiality across compensation and rewards systems. What will you bring to the team? Your skills and experiences: 8-12+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards and HR analytics roles. Strong experience designing and managing compensation programs within technology, ad-tech or high-growth companies preferred. Experience supporting executive compensation and board-level reporting. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights. Experience using compensation benchmarking tools such as Mercer, Radford or similar market data platforms. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leadership. Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly through written materials and presentations. Experience working in fast-paced, evolving and international environments. Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution. Strategic and analytical thinker Executive presence and communication Detail-oriented with strong governance mindset Process improvement and scalability focus Collaborative, proactive and ownership-driven High integrity and discretion with confidential information You connect with our values: Relentless Customer Focus: You put customers at the heart of everything, building strong relationships, understanding customers needs, and making decisions that keep their perspective front and center. Act Today, Not Tomorrow: You make smart decisions quickly, prioritize action over perfection, and keep things moving forward, even when things aren't 100% clear. Obsess About Outcomes: You're outcome-driven, take ownership of your results, and work through challenges to deliver what really matters. Evolve Through Change: You're adaptable, curious, and see change as a chance to learn and improve. You evolve your skills to keep up and push ahead. Human-driven, Powered by AI: While we use AI to drive performance, it's our people who make the real difference. You bring empathy, collaboration, and a love of learning to everything you do. Life at Teads At Teads, we don't just offer new roles - we blend creativity, technology, and data to shape the future of media. You'll work with smart humans, meaningful brands, and cool tools, all while helping redefine how advertising works in a world that demands more transparency, better insights, and smarter strategies. As a Teadster, you'll play a critical role in shaping our future success in the region. Here's why Teads stands out: We've merged two open internet category leaders-Outbrain and Teads-to create the 'new' Teads, a unified omnichannel platform that drives results from branding to performance across all screens, including CTV, mobile, and web. As part of our team, you'll thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that fosters innovation, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning. Teads is committed to your success, offering the support, tools, and development opportunities you need to excel in your role. Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance. Teads is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment. Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups - employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change: environmental, women empowerment, charitable initiatives to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you'll be able to share your passions with likeminded people. What else to include? This refined description focuses on core responsibilities, qualifications and company context, while removing boilerplate form fields and non-essential materials. It preserves the essential EEO statement.
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Overview Teads is seeking a strategic, analytically minded and hands-on Compensation & Benefits Director to join our People & Culture team in London. This role will lead the design, execution and evolution of Teads' global compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they remain competitive, scalable and aligned with our business strategy. Reporting to the VP, Total Rewards, Talent & Operations, this role will partner closely with senior leaders across the company - including executive leadership - to support key compensation initiatives such as annual planning cycles, executive compensation, and board-level reporting. The role also manages and develops an Operations & Rewards Analyst, helping build strong analytical foundations and scalable processes for the future. This is a highly visible role requiring strong analytical thinking, business partnership and communication skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global and evolving environment, while balancing strategic thinking with operational excellence. What will you do? Lead the design, implementation and governance of global compensation programs, including base salary structures, bonus frameworks and incentive plans. Manage the annual compensation cycle (merit, promotions, bonus planning) in partnership with Finance and executive leadership. Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis using tools such as Mercer, Radford, and Zviran to ensure competitiveness and internal equity. Develop compensation frameworks that support organizational growth, retention, and talent attraction, including the selection of performance metrics, calibration of payout curves, and equity mix (e.g., PSUs, RSUs, Options). Provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership on compensation strategy and pay positioning. Maintain governance and documentation around compensation philosophy, pay ranges and decision-making frameworks. Executive Compensation & Equity Manage executive compensation processes including salary, bonus, and long-term incentive planning, including annual validation of the Executive Peer Group to ensure competitive benchmarking against industry and size-relevant cohorts. Support equity program administration and analysis, including grant planning and equity utilization. Deep knowledge of equity award valuation, vesting schedules, and the legal/tax implications of executive employment agreements and severance/change-in-control provisions. Conduct sophisticated financial modeling to forecast equity dilution and burn rates. Prepare compensation analysis and materials for Executive Compensation Committee and Board presentations. Partner closely with Finance and Legal on executive compensation governance and compliance. Benefits Strategy Oversee global benefits strategy and program design, ensuring offerings are competitive, compliant and aligned with employee needs. Evaluate and optimize benefits programs through data analysis, employee feedback and market benchmarking. Manage broker and vendor relationships, ensuring effective service delivery and cost management. Stakeholder Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, including executives and business leaders, on compensation and rewards strategy. Collaborate closely with People & Culture, Finance and Legal teams to ensure alignment across key processes. Translate complex data and analysis into clear insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders. Analytics & Insights Build and maintain robust compensation analytics, dashboards and reporting frameworks. Use data to identify trends, risks and opportunities related to pay equity, market competitiveness and retention. Drive continuous improvement in total rewards processes, tools and reporting. Team Leadership & Operations Manage and mentor an Operations & Rewards Analyst, supporting their development and capability building. Establish scalable processes, workflows and controls to support a growing global organization. Ensure data accuracy, governance and confidentiality across compensation and rewards systems. What will you bring to the team? Your skills and experiences: 8-12+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards and HR analytics roles. Strong experience designing and managing compensation programs within technology, ad-tech or high-growth companies preferred. Experience supporting executive compensation and board-level reporting. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights. Experience using compensation benchmarking tools such as Mercer, Radford or similar market data platforms. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leadership. Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly through written materials and presentations. Experience working in fast-paced, evolving and international environments. Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution. Strategic and analytical thinker Executive presence and communication Detail-oriented with strong governance mindset Process improvement and scalability focus Collaborative, proactive and ownership-driven High integrity and discretion with confidential information You connect with our values: Relentless Customer Focus: You put customers at the heart of everything, building strong relationships, understanding customers needs, and making decisions that keep their perspective front and center. Act Today, Not Tomorrow: You make smart decisions quickly, prioritize action over perfection, and keep things moving forward, even when things aren't 100% clear. Obsess About Outcomes: You're outcome-driven, take ownership of your results, and work through challenges to deliver what really matters. Evolve Through Change: You're adaptable, curious, and see change as a chance to learn and improve. You evolve your skills to keep up and push ahead. Human-driven, Powered by AI: While we use AI to drive performance, it's our people who make the real difference. You bring empathy, collaboration, and a love of learning to everything you do. Life at Teads At Teads, we don't just offer new roles - we blend creativity, technology, and data to shape the future of media. You'll work with smart humans, meaningful brands, and cool tools, all while helping redefine how advertising works in a world that demands more transparency, better insights, and smarter strategies. As a Teadster, you'll play a critical role in shaping our future success in the region. Here's why Teads stands out: We've merged two open internet category leaders-Outbrain and Teads-to create the 'new' Teads, a unified omnichannel platform that drives results from branding to performance across all screens, including CTV, mobile, and web. As part of our team, you'll thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that fosters innovation, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning. Teads is committed to your success, offering the support, tools, and development opportunities you need to excel in your role. Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance. Teads is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment. Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups - employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change: environmental, women empowerment, charitable initiatives to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you'll be able to share your passions with likeminded people. What else to include? This refined description focuses on core responsibilities, qualifications and company context, while removing boilerplate form fields and non-essential materials. It preserves the essential EEO statement.
A premium hospitality firm is looking for an accomplished Head of Finance to join its team. Please note that this position is fully office-based so you will need to be in the office 5 days per week. Working closely with the Finance Director of this £50m turnover company, you will be a composed, organised and personable leader, exemplifying the firms core values of collaboration, innovation, inte click apply for full job details
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
A premium hospitality firm is looking for an accomplished Head of Finance to join its team. Please note that this position is fully office-based so you will need to be in the office 5 days per week. Working closely with the Finance Director of this £50m turnover company, you will be a composed, organised and personable leader, exemplifying the firms core values of collaboration, innovation, inte click apply for full job details
Your new company Hays are currently partnered exclusively with a specialist manufacturing business, who are one of the leading brands in their market, to recruit their new Finance Director & General Manager. This company is a family-owned and operated business that has built a strong reputation on delivery, quality and innovation. The company is entering into a significant and accelerated growth phase, driven by investment and is looking to expand its offering and capacity. This role will be pivotal in the leadership of that growth and be instrumental in the development of operations. Your new role You will report directly to the owners of the business and oversee the senior leadership team. You will work with the various Heads of departments to identify areas of continuous improvement, develop commercial, financial and operational goals, and drive the outcomes of those decisions. The role will be 100% office based between 2 sites in South Norfolk (4 days) and Lincolnshire (1 day). Leadership Context Acts as the day - to - day leadership anchor within the business Drives accountability and execution across all functions Connects Managing Director direction to delivery Your responsibilities will include:Financial Performance & Commercial Control Lead and oversee the Finance function (reporting to the GM), with full accountability for overall P&L performance. Maintain a strong focus on margin, cost control, and cash discipline In conjunction with the Head of Finance, bring rigour and consistency to financial reporting and operational KPI tracking. Ensure financial insight is embedded in operational and commercial decision - making Ensure clear ownership of financial performance across functions, not just within Finance Challenge performance where required -this role demands commercial rigour alongside strong operational understanding. Systems, Structure & Process Partner with the Managing Director to lead the full adoption and effective use of a new system as the core operating platform across all departments. Drive alignment in how systems are used across the business, eliminating duplication, manual work, and disconnected processes Ensure the business operates in a joined - up system environment, reducing reliance on manual workarounds Develop and deliver a systems and process strategy that supports growth without adding unnecessary complexity Strengthen reporting, communication, and management cadence Build scalable systems that support efficiency, control, and performance People & Culture Leadership Be a visible, high - energy leadership presence across both sites Build trust and credibility at all levels Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and delivery Develop leadership capability across site and functional teams Maintain the strengths of each site's culture while strengthening overall cohesion Operational Leadership Partner with the Managing Directors, Heads of Functions, Site and Plant Managers to drive manufacturing performance across both sites. Drive pace and discipline in performance management, ensuring issues are surfaced, owned, and resolved quickly. Establish clear operational standards and ensure consistent execution across both sites Support site leadership teams to improve output, efficiency, and cost control through challenge, support, and shared best practice. Leverage group scale in procurement, supplier management, and cost control to improve performance Champion continuous improvement, ensuring ideas and efficiencies move across sites -not remain isolated People & Culture Leadership Be a visible, high - energy leadership presence across both sites Build trust and credibility at all levels Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and delivery Develop leadership capability across site and functional teams Maintain the strengths of each site's culture while strengthening overall cohesion Growth & Business Delivery Drive momentum behind the next phase of growth, particularly at the Lound site Ensure successful ramp - up and integration of the new carousel facility Identify and remove constraints to growth -operational, structural, or cultural Support commercial teams in aligning capacity with demand What you'll need to succeed You will: Be a fully qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen. Have a proven track record of delivering systems change, streamlining and efficiency Be able to connect operational change to financial outcomes Be comfortable making tough, commercially driven decisions Have strong experience operating in a demanding and fast-paced manufacturing environment Be comfortable working with factory operations on the shop floor and in meetings to effectively business partner. Possess exemplary stakeholder management skills, being able to communicate and influence others to achieve common goals Be able to build trust with colleagues at all levels. What you'll get in return This role offers a highly competitive salary of c (phone number removed) + company car, pension and 31 days annual leave as standard. This is an office-based role - primarily at their South Norfolk location but with travel required to Lincolnshire to work closely with the newly created operation. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Your new company Hays are currently partnered exclusively with a specialist manufacturing business, who are one of the leading brands in their market, to recruit their new Finance Director & General Manager. This company is a family-owned and operated business that has built a strong reputation on delivery, quality and innovation. The company is entering into a significant and accelerated growth phase, driven by investment and is looking to expand its offering and capacity. This role will be pivotal in the leadership of that growth and be instrumental in the development of operations. Your new role You will report directly to the owners of the business and oversee the senior leadership team. You will work with the various Heads of departments to identify areas of continuous improvement, develop commercial, financial and operational goals, and drive the outcomes of those decisions. The role will be 100% office based between 2 sites in South Norfolk (4 days) and Lincolnshire (1 day). Leadership Context Acts as the day - to - day leadership anchor within the business Drives accountability and execution across all functions Connects Managing Director direction to delivery Your responsibilities will include:Financial Performance & Commercial Control Lead and oversee the Finance function (reporting to the GM), with full accountability for overall P&L performance. Maintain a strong focus on margin, cost control, and cash discipline In conjunction with the Head of Finance, bring rigour and consistency to financial reporting and operational KPI tracking. Ensure financial insight is embedded in operational and commercial decision - making Ensure clear ownership of financial performance across functions, not just within Finance Challenge performance where required -this role demands commercial rigour alongside strong operational understanding. Systems, Structure & Process Partner with the Managing Director to lead the full adoption and effective use of a new system as the core operating platform across all departments. Drive alignment in how systems are used across the business, eliminating duplication, manual work, and disconnected processes Ensure the business operates in a joined - up system environment, reducing reliance on manual workarounds Develop and deliver a systems and process strategy that supports growth without adding unnecessary complexity Strengthen reporting, communication, and management cadence Build scalable systems that support efficiency, control, and performance People & Culture Leadership Be a visible, high - energy leadership presence across both sites Build trust and credibility at all levels Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and delivery Develop leadership capability across site and functional teams Maintain the strengths of each site's culture while strengthening overall cohesion Operational Leadership Partner with the Managing Directors, Heads of Functions, Site and Plant Managers to drive manufacturing performance across both sites. Drive pace and discipline in performance management, ensuring issues are surfaced, owned, and resolved quickly. Establish clear operational standards and ensure consistent execution across both sites Support site leadership teams to improve output, efficiency, and cost control through challenge, support, and shared best practice. Leverage group scale in procurement, supplier management, and cost control to improve performance Champion continuous improvement, ensuring ideas and efficiencies move across sites -not remain isolated People & Culture Leadership Be a visible, high - energy leadership presence across both sites Build trust and credibility at all levels Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and delivery Develop leadership capability across site and functional teams Maintain the strengths of each site's culture while strengthening overall cohesion Growth & Business Delivery Drive momentum behind the next phase of growth, particularly at the Lound site Ensure successful ramp - up and integration of the new carousel facility Identify and remove constraints to growth -operational, structural, or cultural Support commercial teams in aligning capacity with demand What you'll need to succeed You will: Be a fully qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen. Have a proven track record of delivering systems change, streamlining and efficiency Be able to connect operational change to financial outcomes Be comfortable making tough, commercially driven decisions Have strong experience operating in a demanding and fast-paced manufacturing environment Be comfortable working with factory operations on the shop floor and in meetings to effectively business partner. Possess exemplary stakeholder management skills, being able to communicate and influence others to achieve common goals Be able to build trust with colleagues at all levels. What you'll get in return This role offers a highly competitive salary of c (phone number removed) + company car, pension and 31 days annual leave as standard. This is an office-based role - primarily at their South Norfolk location but with travel required to Lincolnshire to work closely with the newly created operation. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) mission is to serve the public interest and support UK economic growth by upholding high standards of corporate governance, corporate reporting, audit and actuarial work. We are the UK Competent Authority for audit. We also set the UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes as well as UK standards for accounting, auditing and actuarial work, and monitor and take action to promote the quality of corporate reporting and operate independent enforcement arrangements for accountants and actuaries. Further information about our role can be found at . Regulatory Standards: The FRC's Regulatory Standards Division is responsible for public and technical policy covering accountancy, audit, actuarial work and corporate governance and stewardship, for which we set regulatory codes and standards and develop guidance to drive high quality work in the public interest. The Role: We are seeking a Project Director to join the FRC's Actuarial Regulation Team. The successful candidates will work with the Director of Actuarial Regulation, Senior Project Directors and other Project Directors in the team to deliver the objectives in our annual strategy and plan. This includes developing the technical actuarial standards and pension disclosures in the UK assessing the effectiveness of the technical actuarial standards through our review of actuarial work providing actuarial expertise to the wider FRC such as in relation to disciplinary cases, and the oversight of the IFoA and actuarial aspects of audit quality review inspections. The FRC is the home of independent actuarial regulation, and this is an excellent opportunity to influence actuarial regulation and to help shape the actuarial profession. The People: The candidates are likely to be Fellow of the IFoA with significant post qualification experience, with some experience of regulation, supervision or research and/or a former practitioner, and are likely to have operated at a senior level in a consulting, management or regulatory role. A strong understanding of what drives high quality actuarial work is key to this role. The Project Director should have deep technical knowledge of the life insurance sector, and with some knowledge of pensions products or prior experience in the pensions industry. Health insurance knowledge is desirable but not essential. The Project Director will also possess strategic knowledge of developments and issues affecting their sector; have externally acknowledged technical expertise in their field be able to engage credibly with senior actuarial practitioners and other senior stakeholders have strong oral and written communications, including strong presentation skills and experience of speaking to challenging audiences have strong analytical skills to be able to distil large amounts of information and identify key points possess knowledge of the standards and guidance which apply to IFoA members, and of the IFoA's education, CPD, competence and disciplinary regimes. be able to learn from colleagues in other practice areas, or work with colleagues from other operating units providing specialist input to cross-unit projects be able to take ownership and responsibility for timely delivery of high quality work including projects be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and also to work independently when required. Please apply by uploading a copy of your CV and covering letter as a single document upload. In the covering letter, please set out, by reference to the person specification above how you meet the required skillset. Rewards and benefits The FRC offers remuneration packages, including 30 days annual leave, ability to buy extra leave. Generous employer pension contribution of 10%. Staff Employee Assistance Programme including confidential counselling and work life services. The FRC offers staff the opportunity to save at least 25% on the purchase of a new bike through the Cycle to work scheme. The FRC has a strong work/life balance ethos. The FRC believes that equality of opportunity and diversity is important in the work that we do and we are strongly committed to being an inclusive employer. Our values of being fair and independent supports this commitment. Equal opportunities monitoring is an important means of demonstrating and implementing our commitment to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity. Completing our diversity form will assist the FRC to identify any barriers that prevent access to employment and career development for certain groups of people, and to develop solutions, such as action plans, new policies and practices. The FRC is a Disability Confident Employer and we welcome applications under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme from disabled people as defined by the Equality Act 2010 that meet the minimum requirements for the role. To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here The role is based in our central Birmingham office. The post holder should be able to work flexibly to support the team's activities and also provide cover within the FRC as necessary. The FRC operates a hybrid working arrangement with its workforce. The FRC operates a hybrid working arrangement, with a expectation that 40% of a person's working time will be located at one of our offices per week, with precise arrangements to be agreed between the employee and the line manager.
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) mission is to serve the public interest and support UK economic growth by upholding high standards of corporate governance, corporate reporting, audit and actuarial work. We are the UK Competent Authority for audit. We also set the UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes as well as UK standards for accounting, auditing and actuarial work, and monitor and take action to promote the quality of corporate reporting and operate independent enforcement arrangements for accountants and actuaries. Further information about our role can be found at . Regulatory Standards: The FRC's Regulatory Standards Division is responsible for public and technical policy covering accountancy, audit, actuarial work and corporate governance and stewardship, for which we set regulatory codes and standards and develop guidance to drive high quality work in the public interest. The Role: We are seeking a Project Director to join the FRC's Actuarial Regulation Team. The successful candidates will work with the Director of Actuarial Regulation, Senior Project Directors and other Project Directors in the team to deliver the objectives in our annual strategy and plan. This includes developing the technical actuarial standards and pension disclosures in the UK assessing the effectiveness of the technical actuarial standards through our review of actuarial work providing actuarial expertise to the wider FRC such as in relation to disciplinary cases, and the oversight of the IFoA and actuarial aspects of audit quality review inspections. The FRC is the home of independent actuarial regulation, and this is an excellent opportunity to influence actuarial regulation and to help shape the actuarial profession. The People: The candidates are likely to be Fellow of the IFoA with significant post qualification experience, with some experience of regulation, supervision or research and/or a former practitioner, and are likely to have operated at a senior level in a consulting, management or regulatory role. A strong understanding of what drives high quality actuarial work is key to this role. The Project Director should have deep technical knowledge of the life insurance sector, and with some knowledge of pensions products or prior experience in the pensions industry. Health insurance knowledge is desirable but not essential. The Project Director will also possess strategic knowledge of developments and issues affecting their sector; have externally acknowledged technical expertise in their field be able to engage credibly with senior actuarial practitioners and other senior stakeholders have strong oral and written communications, including strong presentation skills and experience of speaking to challenging audiences have strong analytical skills to be able to distil large amounts of information and identify key points possess knowledge of the standards and guidance which apply to IFoA members, and of the IFoA's education, CPD, competence and disciplinary regimes. be able to learn from colleagues in other practice areas, or work with colleagues from other operating units providing specialist input to cross-unit projects be able to take ownership and responsibility for timely delivery of high quality work including projects be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and also to work independently when required. Please apply by uploading a copy of your CV and covering letter as a single document upload. In the covering letter, please set out, by reference to the person specification above how you meet the required skillset. Rewards and benefits The FRC offers remuneration packages, including 30 days annual leave, ability to buy extra leave. Generous employer pension contribution of 10%. Staff Employee Assistance Programme including confidential counselling and work life services. The FRC offers staff the opportunity to save at least 25% on the purchase of a new bike through the Cycle to work scheme. The FRC has a strong work/life balance ethos. The FRC believes that equality of opportunity and diversity is important in the work that we do and we are strongly committed to being an inclusive employer. Our values of being fair and independent supports this commitment. Equal opportunities monitoring is an important means of demonstrating and implementing our commitment to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity. Completing our diversity form will assist the FRC to identify any barriers that prevent access to employment and career development for certain groups of people, and to develop solutions, such as action plans, new policies and practices. The FRC is a Disability Confident Employer and we welcome applications under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme from disabled people as defined by the Equality Act 2010 that meet the minimum requirements for the role. To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here The role is based in our central Birmingham office. The post holder should be able to work flexibly to support the team's activities and also provide cover within the FRC as necessary. The FRC operates a hybrid working arrangement with its workforce. The FRC operates a hybrid working arrangement, with a expectation that 40% of a person's working time will be located at one of our offices per week, with precise arrangements to be agreed between the employee and the line manager.
Senior Sales Director - Business Services (BPO) About the role This role leads the origination, shaping, and closure of large, complex BPO and transformation opportunities within sectors such as CPRD, Utilities and Manufacturing. You will operate as a senior deal leader, the role holder is accountable for driving pipeline growth, developing differentiated value propositions, orchestrating multi disciplinary bid teams, and closing enterprise scale outsourcing and transformation engagements. The successful candidate brings deep understanding of BPO/GBS-led transformation, applies AI and digital capabilities as value drivers, and operates confidently in a global, matrixed environment similar in scale and complexity to Capgemini. The successful candidate will be full of energy, show hunger and drive to succeed with a hunter like mentality. We really are looking for someone who is very articulate, professional, and can show a high level of enthusiasm. Key Responsibilities Sales Strategy & Opportunity Leadership Own the end to end sales leadership for major opportunities, from early shaping through to contract signature. Partner closely with Portfolio and Sector leadership to align on priority pursuits and strategic focus areas. Identify, qualify, and progress large, high value opportunities, ensuring alignment between sales strategy, value messaging, competitive differentiation, and proposition development. Translate emerging market and client trends into commercially viable opportunities and proactively escape Solution & Value Creation Leverage AI, automation, digital platforms, and right shoring models as core solution differentiators within proposed offerings. Shape and articulate compelling, value led business cases including outcome based, gain share, and transformational commercial models. Ensure consistency and quality across solution design, pricing, costing, and proposal development in collaboration with bid, delivery, and SME teams. Position technology enabled transformation (including ERP and enabling platforms) as a catalyst for business value. Build and sustain senior level client relationships across C suite and executive stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor rather than a transactional seller. Maintain a strong external network across various industries such as CPRD, Utilities and Manufacturing, using market intelligence to co create opportunities with clients. Regularly validate hypotheses, propositions, and ideas within the client ecosystem to refine deal shaping. Engage with analysts, advisors, and industry forums to monitor market developments and influence emerging demand. Bid, Deal & Stakeholder Management Design and lead complex bid organisations, mobilising internal sales, delivery, and SME resources. Navigate and influence complex internal matrix structures to drive alignment and momentum. Lead executive level negotiations and manage sophisticated commercial discussions. Maintain ownership of opportunity governance, forecasting, and business development investment in line with business unit expectations. Measures of Success Consistent delivery of significant annual contract value in enterprise scale BPO and transformation deals. Successful closure of multiple large, multi year outsourcing engagements, including transformational programmes. Full compliance with enterprise sales methodology and governance standards. Strong internal and external stakeholder advocacy and collaboration. Active embodiment of core organisational values including integrity, trust, collaboration, and bold thinking. What we are looking for Demonstrated success leading large, complex BPO / GBS sales in a global, distributed delivery environment. Strong track record selling into markets which utilise BPO, with deep understanding of sector value drivers across functions such as Finance, Customer Experience, Procurement, HR, Supply Chain, and Logistics. Proven ability to originate, shape, and close enterprise transformation deals, including technology enabled and multi tower outsourcing engagements. Commercial & Leadership Capability Credibility and confidence engaging with C suite, board level, and executive stakeholders. Experience leading high value, multi geography sales initiatives with complex governance and stakeholder landscapes. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to structure value based pricing, outcome led models, and long term transformational contracts. Comfortable operating in large, matrixed organisations, influencing without authority. Ways of Working Strategic, proactive, and opportunity driven mindset with a strong ownership mentality. Able to work at pace under pressure while maintaining quality and governance. Highly collaborative, self motivated, and resilient. Strong communicator with excellent written, verbal, and executive level presentation skills. Make it real, what does it mean for you? We realise a Total Reward package should be more than just compensation. At Capgemini we offer range of core and flexible benefits and have a Peer Recognition Portal called Applaud. You will be joining one of the World's Most Ethical Companies , as recognised by Ethisphere for 13 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of. You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Capgemini. Make it real. Why you should consider Capgemini? Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. About Capgemini Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end to end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. Make it real Ref. code: 301886 Posted on: 3 Mar 2026 Experience Level: Executives Contract Type: Permanent Location: London, GB Brand: Capgemini
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Sales Director - Business Services (BPO) About the role This role leads the origination, shaping, and closure of large, complex BPO and transformation opportunities within sectors such as CPRD, Utilities and Manufacturing. You will operate as a senior deal leader, the role holder is accountable for driving pipeline growth, developing differentiated value propositions, orchestrating multi disciplinary bid teams, and closing enterprise scale outsourcing and transformation engagements. The successful candidate brings deep understanding of BPO/GBS-led transformation, applies AI and digital capabilities as value drivers, and operates confidently in a global, matrixed environment similar in scale and complexity to Capgemini. The successful candidate will be full of energy, show hunger and drive to succeed with a hunter like mentality. We really are looking for someone who is very articulate, professional, and can show a high level of enthusiasm. Key Responsibilities Sales Strategy & Opportunity Leadership Own the end to end sales leadership for major opportunities, from early shaping through to contract signature. Partner closely with Portfolio and Sector leadership to align on priority pursuits and strategic focus areas. Identify, qualify, and progress large, high value opportunities, ensuring alignment between sales strategy, value messaging, competitive differentiation, and proposition development. Translate emerging market and client trends into commercially viable opportunities and proactively escape Solution & Value Creation Leverage AI, automation, digital platforms, and right shoring models as core solution differentiators within proposed offerings. Shape and articulate compelling, value led business cases including outcome based, gain share, and transformational commercial models. Ensure consistency and quality across solution design, pricing, costing, and proposal development in collaboration with bid, delivery, and SME teams. Position technology enabled transformation (including ERP and enabling platforms) as a catalyst for business value. Build and sustain senior level client relationships across C suite and executive stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor rather than a transactional seller. Maintain a strong external network across various industries such as CPRD, Utilities and Manufacturing, using market intelligence to co create opportunities with clients. Regularly validate hypotheses, propositions, and ideas within the client ecosystem to refine deal shaping. Engage with analysts, advisors, and industry forums to monitor market developments and influence emerging demand. Bid, Deal & Stakeholder Management Design and lead complex bid organisations, mobilising internal sales, delivery, and SME resources. Navigate and influence complex internal matrix structures to drive alignment and momentum. Lead executive level negotiations and manage sophisticated commercial discussions. Maintain ownership of opportunity governance, forecasting, and business development investment in line with business unit expectations. Measures of Success Consistent delivery of significant annual contract value in enterprise scale BPO and transformation deals. Successful closure of multiple large, multi year outsourcing engagements, including transformational programmes. Full compliance with enterprise sales methodology and governance standards. Strong internal and external stakeholder advocacy and collaboration. Active embodiment of core organisational values including integrity, trust, collaboration, and bold thinking. What we are looking for Demonstrated success leading large, complex BPO / GBS sales in a global, distributed delivery environment. Strong track record selling into markets which utilise BPO, with deep understanding of sector value drivers across functions such as Finance, Customer Experience, Procurement, HR, Supply Chain, and Logistics. Proven ability to originate, shape, and close enterprise transformation deals, including technology enabled and multi tower outsourcing engagements. Commercial & Leadership Capability Credibility and confidence engaging with C suite, board level, and executive stakeholders. Experience leading high value, multi geography sales initiatives with complex governance and stakeholder landscapes. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to structure value based pricing, outcome led models, and long term transformational contracts. Comfortable operating in large, matrixed organisations, influencing without authority. Ways of Working Strategic, proactive, and opportunity driven mindset with a strong ownership mentality. Able to work at pace under pressure while maintaining quality and governance. Highly collaborative, self motivated, and resilient. Strong communicator with excellent written, verbal, and executive level presentation skills. Make it real, what does it mean for you? We realise a Total Reward package should be more than just compensation. At Capgemini we offer range of core and flexible benefits and have a Peer Recognition Portal called Applaud. You will be joining one of the World's Most Ethical Companies , as recognised by Ethisphere for 13 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of. You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Capgemini. Make it real. Why you should consider Capgemini? Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. About Capgemini Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end to end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. Make it real Ref. code: 301886 Posted on: 3 Mar 2026 Experience Level: Executives Contract Type: Permanent Location: London, GB Brand: Capgemini
About The Role: We are partnering with a vibrant, mid-sized architecture practice in Central London, seeking a robust, positive, and proactive Practice Manager to join the studio and take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the business. This is a varied and influential role at the heart of the business, working closely with the Directors and wider team. They are looking for someone proactive, organised, and calm under pressure, a natural problem-solver who enjoys wearing multiple hats and keeping things running seamlessly behind the scenes. You will be responsible for line managing the Front of House Coordinator and will focus on key areas such as operations, HR, finance administration, IT, ISO compliance, Health & Safety, employee relations, and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable, design-led studio that values collaboration and growth. You'll benefit from a friendly, supportive team environment, along with perks such as a yearly team-building trip, a personal development fund, a discretionary bonus, health cash plan and more. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day running of the studio, ensuring smooth operations across facilities, HR, IT and administration Lead office compliance including ISO9001 / ISO14001 audits, health & safety, risk assessments and statutory requirements Manage onboarding, recruitment coordination, appraisals and salary review processes in collaboration with the Director team Act as the main point of contact for the landlord, building management, IT partner and external suppliers Oversee payroll changes, benefits administration and visa compliance, liaising with external accountants and brokers Line manage the Front of House Coordinator Manage software licences, renewals and office systems, ensuring cost-effective and timely procurement Support finance processes including invoicing, expenses and year-end submissions Coordinate studio culture initiatives, socials and events, supporting a positive and well-run working environment Provide light PA and administrative support to the Directors when required Key Skills / Requirements Proven experience in a Practice / Studio Manager role within architecture, design or the built environment Highly organised, detail-oriented and confident managing multiple operational functions simultaneously Strong IT literacy with the ability to oversee systems, software and external providers Excellent communication skills with the discretion to handle sensitive information Diligent, pro-active and robust with a collaborative approach Comfortable working in a fast-paced studio environment; experience with Xero, Hubdoc, CMAP or Atvero is advantageous Strong experience using Microsoft Suite (Excel, Docs, PowerPoint, etc) To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions). By applying for this role, you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (full details are shown at the bottom of our website), and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge. The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
About The Role: We are partnering with a vibrant, mid-sized architecture practice in Central London, seeking a robust, positive, and proactive Practice Manager to join the studio and take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the business. This is a varied and influential role at the heart of the business, working closely with the Directors and wider team. They are looking for someone proactive, organised, and calm under pressure, a natural problem-solver who enjoys wearing multiple hats and keeping things running seamlessly behind the scenes. You will be responsible for line managing the Front of House Coordinator and will focus on key areas such as operations, HR, finance administration, IT, ISO compliance, Health & Safety, employee relations, and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable, design-led studio that values collaboration and growth. You'll benefit from a friendly, supportive team environment, along with perks such as a yearly team-building trip, a personal development fund, a discretionary bonus, health cash plan and more. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day running of the studio, ensuring smooth operations across facilities, HR, IT and administration Lead office compliance including ISO9001 / ISO14001 audits, health & safety, risk assessments and statutory requirements Manage onboarding, recruitment coordination, appraisals and salary review processes in collaboration with the Director team Act as the main point of contact for the landlord, building management, IT partner and external suppliers Oversee payroll changes, benefits administration and visa compliance, liaising with external accountants and brokers Line manage the Front of House Coordinator Manage software licences, renewals and office systems, ensuring cost-effective and timely procurement Support finance processes including invoicing, expenses and year-end submissions Coordinate studio culture initiatives, socials and events, supporting a positive and well-run working environment Provide light PA and administrative support to the Directors when required Key Skills / Requirements Proven experience in a Practice / Studio Manager role within architecture, design or the built environment Highly organised, detail-oriented and confident managing multiple operational functions simultaneously Strong IT literacy with the ability to oversee systems, software and external providers Excellent communication skills with the discretion to handle sensitive information Diligent, pro-active and robust with a collaborative approach Comfortable working in a fast-paced studio environment; experience with Xero, Hubdoc, CMAP or Atvero is advantageous Strong experience using Microsoft Suite (Excel, Docs, PowerPoint, etc) To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions). By applying for this role, you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (full details are shown at the bottom of our website), and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge. The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.
Financial Controller - Boston Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will take full ownership of the finance function while also overseeing HR operations. You will act as a trusted strategic partner to the leadership team, providing clear financial insight, robust control, and commercial guidance click apply for full job details
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller - Boston Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will take full ownership of the finance function while also overseeing HR operations. You will act as a trusted strategic partner to the leadership team, providing clear financial insight, robust control, and commercial guidance click apply for full job details
This role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of diverse residential and commercial developments while ensuring strict Health & Safety and regulatory compliance across a multi-site portfolio. You will act as the primary technical authority, managing everything from contractor relationships and tendering to daily site inspections and strategic reporting to the Director. Client Details Our client is a prominent independent property investment and development firm based in the South East. With a reputation for delivering high-quality commercial and residential spaces, they manage the entire lifecycle of their assets-from initial acquisition and large-scale development to long-term portfolio management. Description Act as the primary point of contact across all live construction projects, ensuring successful delivery from inception through to completion. Work closely with contractors to ensure adherence to building regulations, health & safety standards, and agreed timelines. Conduct regular site visits across multiple locations, monitoring progress and reporting updates to senior stakeholders. Organise and lead site meetings and progress reviews with contractors, consultants, and internal teams. Assist in sourcing materials, obtaining costings, and liaising with suppliers to support efficient procurement processes. Prepare and issue construction tender documentation, supporting the selection and appointment of contractors. Work alongside internal finance teams to verify invoices, track payments, and ensure financial accuracy across projects. Collaborate with property management teams to coordinate and deliver larger-scale maintenance and refurbishment works across the existing portfolio. Profile To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in property or construction, ideally operating at a senior level. You will demonstrate experience managing multiple concurrent projects across different sites, with a proactive and hands-on approach. A strong understanding of health & safety regulations and building compliance is essential, alongside the ability to manage contractors and drive performance on-site. Experience in internal property management environments and delivering refurbishment or development projects will be highly advantageous. Relevant qualifications in construction, project management, or health & safety (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent) are desirable. Job Offer A competitive salary package reflective of experience. The opportunity to play a key role within a growing property business, delivering a diverse range of projects. A dynamic working environment with exposure to both development and asset management activities.
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
This role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of diverse residential and commercial developments while ensuring strict Health & Safety and regulatory compliance across a multi-site portfolio. You will act as the primary technical authority, managing everything from contractor relationships and tendering to daily site inspections and strategic reporting to the Director. Client Details Our client is a prominent independent property investment and development firm based in the South East. With a reputation for delivering high-quality commercial and residential spaces, they manage the entire lifecycle of their assets-from initial acquisition and large-scale development to long-term portfolio management. Description Act as the primary point of contact across all live construction projects, ensuring successful delivery from inception through to completion. Work closely with contractors to ensure adherence to building regulations, health & safety standards, and agreed timelines. Conduct regular site visits across multiple locations, monitoring progress and reporting updates to senior stakeholders. Organise and lead site meetings and progress reviews with contractors, consultants, and internal teams. Assist in sourcing materials, obtaining costings, and liaising with suppliers to support efficient procurement processes. Prepare and issue construction tender documentation, supporting the selection and appointment of contractors. Work alongside internal finance teams to verify invoices, track payments, and ensure financial accuracy across projects. Collaborate with property management teams to coordinate and deliver larger-scale maintenance and refurbishment works across the existing portfolio. Profile To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in property or construction, ideally operating at a senior level. You will demonstrate experience managing multiple concurrent projects across different sites, with a proactive and hands-on approach. A strong understanding of health & safety regulations and building compliance is essential, alongside the ability to manage contractors and drive performance on-site. Experience in internal property management environments and delivering refurbishment or development projects will be highly advantageous. Relevant qualifications in construction, project management, or health & safety (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent) are desirable. Job Offer A competitive salary package reflective of experience. The opportunity to play a key role within a growing property business, delivering a diverse range of projects. A dynamic working environment with exposure to both development and asset management activities.
Assistant Financial Controller Real Estate - OUR CLIENT is an established and successful international real estate property investment company within the office space. They are now looking for an Assistant Financial Controller for a newly created position resulting from continued growth and expansion. The Assistant Financial Controller will support the Finance Director in managing all aspects of financial reporting, controls, and business processes within the investment property operations. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of finance, including statutory reporting, management accounting, and business support. THE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES for Assistant Financial Controller will include: Prepare annual statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards. Prepare quarterly interim reports and financial statements for UK subsidiary companies. Manage month-end closing processes and ensure accuracy of financial data. Preparing statutory accounts and statements. Support and mentor bookkeeping staff to maintain clean ledgers, accurate records, and effective accounting systems. Produce ad hoc management reports and analysis for senior management decision-making. Assist with special projects, including acquisitions, restructures, and tax-related processes. THE PERSON and SKILLS REQUIREMENTS for Assistant Financial Controller: Candidate Profile: Professional qualification: ACA or ACCA (or equivalent). Extensive experience in financial statement preparation and bookkeeping. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel; ability to manage and analyse large data sets. Audit experience is a strong advantage. Experience in real estate or property investment is desirable. Familiarity with a property management/accounting systems is an advantage. Personal Attributes: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. A proactive self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team. Able to perform effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities. Professional, dynamic, and results-driven individual. Benefits: Discretionary bonus Health benefits Career progression Fully office based role offering a chance to gain a broad range of experience and skills Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International's database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. To learn more about our company and vacancies we are currently working on, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Assistant Financial Controller Real Estate - OUR CLIENT is an established and successful international real estate property investment company within the office space. They are now looking for an Assistant Financial Controller for a newly created position resulting from continued growth and expansion. The Assistant Financial Controller will support the Finance Director in managing all aspects of financial reporting, controls, and business processes within the investment property operations. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of finance, including statutory reporting, management accounting, and business support. THE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES for Assistant Financial Controller will include: Prepare annual statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards. Prepare quarterly interim reports and financial statements for UK subsidiary companies. Manage month-end closing processes and ensure accuracy of financial data. Preparing statutory accounts and statements. Support and mentor bookkeeping staff to maintain clean ledgers, accurate records, and effective accounting systems. Produce ad hoc management reports and analysis for senior management decision-making. Assist with special projects, including acquisitions, restructures, and tax-related processes. THE PERSON and SKILLS REQUIREMENTS for Assistant Financial Controller: Candidate Profile: Professional qualification: ACA or ACCA (or equivalent). Extensive experience in financial statement preparation and bookkeeping. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel; ability to manage and analyse large data sets. Audit experience is a strong advantage. Experience in real estate or property investment is desirable. Familiarity with a property management/accounting systems is an advantage. Personal Attributes: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. A proactive self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team. Able to perform effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities. Professional, dynamic, and results-driven individual. Benefits: Discretionary bonus Health benefits Career progression Fully office based role offering a chance to gain a broad range of experience and skills Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International's database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. To learn more about our company and vacancies we are currently working on, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn
The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with a globally recognised manufacturer in the recruitment of a permanent management accountant for their office based in Kilmarnock. Benefits include A higher-than-average employer contribution pension Life assurance Holiday entitlement that increases with service Birthday holiday day Cycle to work and EV scheme Early finish on a Friday This vacancy will report into the head of finance who in turn reports into the finance director. There are a number of team members who concentrate on the transactional elements of finance who the successful incumbent will work closely with and will mentor as well as a trainee management accountant. The role will be office based for 4 days per week with 1 day working from home after a qualifying period. The Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to fundamentally support the head of finance and finance director in the analysis of the accounts, variance analysis, monthly management reporting and closely working with a finance business partner you will be responsible for stock control. On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following; Daily inventory control, analysis and reporting P&L variance account management Ensuring all allocated balance sheet reconciliations are completed Processing of month-end stock reconciliations Ensuring delivery of all key reports including transactional reports and balance sheet reconciliations Waste management analysis and reporting Monthly gross margin revenue analysis Works order monitoring, analysis & reporting Ensuring necessary controls are in place for accurate reporting Communicating with internal and external stakeholders including auditors Supporting operational areas to help them understand processes, reports and data Support with banking, payments and cashbook reconciliations Ad hoc project work The Requirements We are ideally seeking a qualified accountant or someone who has a strong proven accounting background (i.e. QBE with a minimum of 7 years' experience). A must for this role is experience of working within a manufacturing environment and who understands the mechanics of how management accounts are influenced in a manufacturing environment. You will be working within a team of accounting professionals as well as non-financial stakeholders, so excellent communication skills are essential. We are seeking a candidate who can be office based in Kilmarnock for 4 days a week so candidates will be based in the immediate vicinity. This is a permanent role so applicants who do not have the ability to work in the UK unrestricted will not be considered. Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity. If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with a globally recognised manufacturer in the recruitment of a permanent management accountant for their office based in Kilmarnock. Benefits include A higher-than-average employer contribution pension Life assurance Holiday entitlement that increases with service Birthday holiday day Cycle to work and EV scheme Early finish on a Friday This vacancy will report into the head of finance who in turn reports into the finance director. There are a number of team members who concentrate on the transactional elements of finance who the successful incumbent will work closely with and will mentor as well as a trainee management accountant. The role will be office based for 4 days per week with 1 day working from home after a qualifying period. The Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to fundamentally support the head of finance and finance director in the analysis of the accounts, variance analysis, monthly management reporting and closely working with a finance business partner you will be responsible for stock control. On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following; Daily inventory control, analysis and reporting P&L variance account management Ensuring all allocated balance sheet reconciliations are completed Processing of month-end stock reconciliations Ensuring delivery of all key reports including transactional reports and balance sheet reconciliations Waste management analysis and reporting Monthly gross margin revenue analysis Works order monitoring, analysis & reporting Ensuring necessary controls are in place for accurate reporting Communicating with internal and external stakeholders including auditors Supporting operational areas to help them understand processes, reports and data Support with banking, payments and cashbook reconciliations Ad hoc project work The Requirements We are ideally seeking a qualified accountant or someone who has a strong proven accounting background (i.e. QBE with a minimum of 7 years' experience). A must for this role is experience of working within a manufacturing environment and who understands the mechanics of how management accounts are influenced in a manufacturing environment. You will be working within a team of accounting professionals as well as non-financial stakeholders, so excellent communication skills are essential. We are seeking a candidate who can be office based in Kilmarnock for 4 days a week so candidates will be based in the immediate vicinity. This is a permanent role so applicants who do not have the ability to work in the UK unrestricted will not be considered. Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity. If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.
Financial Controller- SF Partners have been engaged by a well-established business based in Birmingham to support their recruitment of a Financial Controller into the team. We are seeking a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) ideally, although candidates qualified by experience with group finance backgrounds will also be considered. Taking full ownership of the finance function, this role will encompass the following: Oversee and coordinate the preparation and presentation of year-end management accounts and financial statements across all associated companies within the group. Ensure all statutory finance reporting obligations are met accurately and on time, including VAT returns, corporation tax planning and submission of accounts to HMRC and Companies House via external chartered accountants. Supervise the reconciliation of balance sheet nominal codes across group entities, including intercompany reconciliations and maintenance of the fixed asset register. Drive the review of financial performance across the group. Oversee payroll-related activity including PAYE, pension submissions and company payment card expense recharges, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements. Actively contribute to the senior team, supporting business strategy and providing clear financial recommendations to Directors. Supervise and control the sales ledger, purchase ledger and nominal ledger, If you are interested in hearing more, please apply below
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller- SF Partners have been engaged by a well-established business based in Birmingham to support their recruitment of a Financial Controller into the team. We are seeking a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) ideally, although candidates qualified by experience with group finance backgrounds will also be considered. Taking full ownership of the finance function, this role will encompass the following: Oversee and coordinate the preparation and presentation of year-end management accounts and financial statements across all associated companies within the group. Ensure all statutory finance reporting obligations are met accurately and on time, including VAT returns, corporation tax planning and submission of accounts to HMRC and Companies House via external chartered accountants. Supervise the reconciliation of balance sheet nominal codes across group entities, including intercompany reconciliations and maintenance of the fixed asset register. Drive the review of financial performance across the group. Oversee payroll-related activity including PAYE, pension submissions and company payment card expense recharges, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements. Actively contribute to the senior team, supporting business strategy and providing clear financial recommendations to Directors. Supervise and control the sales ledger, purchase ledger and nominal ledger, If you are interested in hearing more, please apply below
Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor Salary: DOE Location: Birmingham - Hybrid Contract: Full-time We are seeking a qualified solicitor with experience in Restructuring and Insolvency to join a specialist non-contentious team within a national law firm. The role involves working closely with colleagues in Banking & Finance and other complementary practice areas across the firm's UK offices. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to work on high-quality restructuring and insolvency matters within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. The Role You will be involved in a broad range of restructuring and insolvency advisory and transactional work, including: Acting for insolvency practitioners on transactional matters and confidential contingency planning projects Advising boards of directors on duties and risks when trading in distressed or insolvent circumstances Reviewing and advising on security and lending arrangements for lender and creditor clients Advising on complex exits and restructurings for corporates, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders, including members' voluntary liquidations and dissolutions Advising on a range of insolvency processes, sales and acquisitions out of insolvency, including pre-packaged administrations and trading scenarios Working alongside pensions specialists on deficit and distress situations to develop practical and commercially focused solutions Collaborating with dispute resolution colleagues on insolvency-related disputes, fraud matters, and director disqualification issues Candidate Requirements Qualified solicitor with solid experience in restructuring and insolvency matters - 4 Years PQE + Experience advising creditors, lenders, insolvency practitioners, and companies across insolvency, rescue, and restructuring situations Strong technical knowledge of insolvency law, including drafting and advising on standstill agreements, reservations of rights, waivers, and defaults Proven ability to manage insolvency-related transactional and advisory work Strong communication skills and an interest in business development and market engagement What's on Offer Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Competitive annual leave allowance, with the option to purchase additional days Private medical cover and enhanced pension contributions Life assurance Supportive wellbeing initiatives Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor Salary: DOE Location: Birmingham - Hybrid Contract: Full-time We are seeking a qualified solicitor with experience in Restructuring and Insolvency to join a specialist non-contentious team within a national law firm. The role involves working closely with colleagues in Banking & Finance and other complementary practice areas across the firm's UK offices. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to work on high-quality restructuring and insolvency matters within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. The Role You will be involved in a broad range of restructuring and insolvency advisory and transactional work, including: Acting for insolvency practitioners on transactional matters and confidential contingency planning projects Advising boards of directors on duties and risks when trading in distressed or insolvent circumstances Reviewing and advising on security and lending arrangements for lender and creditor clients Advising on complex exits and restructurings for corporates, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders, including members' voluntary liquidations and dissolutions Advising on a range of insolvency processes, sales and acquisitions out of insolvency, including pre-packaged administrations and trading scenarios Working alongside pensions specialists on deficit and distress situations to develop practical and commercially focused solutions Collaborating with dispute resolution colleagues on insolvency-related disputes, fraud matters, and director disqualification issues Candidate Requirements Qualified solicitor with solid experience in restructuring and insolvency matters - 4 Years PQE + Experience advising creditors, lenders, insolvency practitioners, and companies across insolvency, rescue, and restructuring situations Strong technical knowledge of insolvency law, including drafting and advising on standstill agreements, reservations of rights, waivers, and defaults Proven ability to manage insolvency-related transactional and advisory work Strong communication skills and an interest in business development and market engagement What's on Offer Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Competitive annual leave allowance, with the option to purchase additional days Private medical cover and enhanced pension contributions Life assurance Supportive wellbeing initiatives Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
