School Staffing Solutions
Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
School Business Manager - Dual Site Location: B ucknall (Stoke-on-Trent) & Wilmslow (Cheshire East) Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: 52,000 - 55,000 per annum This role requires an application form - Please get in touch with Jennifer on (url removed) or (phone number removed) School Staffing Solutions is proud to be recruiting a School Business Manager -Dual Site role , on behalf a large independent SEN provider. This provider has one SEN School in Stoke-on-Trent which is proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted, delivering innovative education and care for up to 90 young people aged 6-19 with complex needs, including Autism and associated conditions. The second School in Wilmslow, Cheshire, opened in April 2023, is already making a significant impact. With capacity for 50 students, it provides specialist education for children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism spectrum conditions. The Role This is a senior leadership opportunity across two specialist schools, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence and supporting outstanding outcomes for students. Both schools have Administration Teams that will work under your management and guidance. As School Business Manager, you will lead and develop all support services across both sites, including: Finance Human Resources Administration Facilities & Estates ICT Health & Safety Housekeeping & Catering You will ensure these services operate efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with the schools' strategic priorities-creating safe, effective, and high-quality environments for learning and wellbeing. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will: Lead strategic and operational planning for support services Manage budgets with full accountability, driving value and performance Ensure compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements Oversee financial performance, reporting, and resource allocation Inspire and manage multi-disciplinary teams across both sites Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence This is a varied and dynamic role, and you will be expected to contribute to the wider leadership and success of both schools. About You You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong background in business management-ideally within education or a similar regulated environment. You will bring: Proven leadership experience across multiple operational functions Strong financial acumen, including budget setting, monitoring, and performance analysis (including EBITDA) Sound knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety legislation Understanding of education funding, inspection frameworks, and regulatory requirements Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to work autonomously, make sound decisions, and solve complex problems Desirable: A recognised management or professional qualification (e.g. Management Diploma or Finance qualification) Experience leading HR processes and procedures What's on offer: Grow with Us - Training & Development Save Money on Everyday Essentials with Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension &Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access - For You & Your Household UK Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Refer a Friend - Earn 1,000! Ready to be apart of something special! Please get in touch with Jennifer for an application form this role on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) School Staffing Solutions are acting as an employment business for this role
Apr 27, 2026
Contractor
School Business Manager - Dual Site Location: B ucknall (Stoke-on-Trent) & Wilmslow (Cheshire East) Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: 52,000 - 55,000 per annum This role requires an application form - Please get in touch with Jennifer on (url removed) or (phone number removed) School Staffing Solutions is proud to be recruiting a School Business Manager -Dual Site role , on behalf a large independent SEN provider. This provider has one SEN School in Stoke-on-Trent which is proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted, delivering innovative education and care for up to 90 young people aged 6-19 with complex needs, including Autism and associated conditions. The second School in Wilmslow, Cheshire, opened in April 2023, is already making a significant impact. With capacity for 50 students, it provides specialist education for children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism spectrum conditions. The Role This is a senior leadership opportunity across two specialist schools, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence and supporting outstanding outcomes for students. Both schools have Administration Teams that will work under your management and guidance. As School Business Manager, you will lead and develop all support services across both sites, including: Finance Human Resources Administration Facilities & Estates ICT Health & Safety Housekeeping & Catering You will ensure these services operate efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with the schools' strategic priorities-creating safe, effective, and high-quality environments for learning and wellbeing. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will: Lead strategic and operational planning for support services Manage budgets with full accountability, driving value and performance Ensure compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements Oversee financial performance, reporting, and resource allocation Inspire and manage multi-disciplinary teams across both sites Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence This is a varied and dynamic role, and you will be expected to contribute to the wider leadership and success of both schools. About You You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong background in business management-ideally within education or a similar regulated environment. You will bring: Proven leadership experience across multiple operational functions Strong financial acumen, including budget setting, monitoring, and performance analysis (including EBITDA) Sound knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety legislation Understanding of education funding, inspection frameworks, and regulatory requirements Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to work autonomously, make sound decisions, and solve complex problems Desirable: A recognised management or professional qualification (e.g. Management Diploma or Finance qualification) Experience leading HR processes and procedures What's on offer: Grow with Us - Training & Development Save Money on Everyday Essentials with Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension &Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access - For You & Your Household UK Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Refer a Friend - Earn 1,000! Ready to be apart of something special! Please get in touch with Jennifer for an application form this role on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) School Staffing Solutions are acting as an employment business for this role
School Business Manager - Dual Site Location: Bucknall (Stoke-on-Trent) & Wilmslow (Cheshire East) Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: 52,000 - 55,000 per annum This role requires an application form - Please get in touch with Jennifer on (url removed) or (phone number removed) School Staffing Solutions is proud to be recruiting a School Business Manager -Dual Site role , on behalf a large independent SEN provider. This provider has one SEN School in Stoke-on-Trent which is proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted, delivering innovative education and care for up to 90 young people aged 6-19 with complex needs, including Autism and associated conditions. The second School in Wilmslow, Cheshire, opened in April 2023, is already making a significant impact. With capacity for 50 students, it provides specialist education for children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism spectrum conditions. The Role This is a senior leadership opportunity across two specialist schools, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence and supporting outstanding outcomes for students. Both schools have Administration Teams that will work under your management and guidance. As School Business Manager, you will lead and develop all support services across both sites, including: Finance Human Resources Administration Facilities & Estates ICT Health & Safety Housekeeping & Catering You will ensure these services operate efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with the schools' strategic priorities-creating safe, effective, and high-quality environments for learning and wellbeing. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will: Lead strategic and operational planning for support services Manage budgets with full accountability, driving value and performance Ensure compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements Oversee financial performance, reporting, and resource allocation Inspire and manage multi-disciplinary teams across both sites Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence This is a varied and dynamic role, and you will be expected to contribute to the wider leadership and success of both schools. About You You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong background in business management-ideally within education or a similar regulated environment. You will bring: Proven leadership experience across multiple operational functions Strong financial acumen, including budget setting, monitoring, and performance analysis (including EBITDA) Sound knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety legislation Understanding of education funding, inspection frameworks, and regulatory requirements Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to work autonomously, make sound decisions, and solve complex problems Desirable: A recognised management or professional qualification (e.g. Management Diploma or Finance qualification) Experience leading HR processes and procedures What's on offer: Grow with Us - Training & Development Save Money on Everyday Essentials with Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension &Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access - For You & Your Household UK Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Refer a Friend - Earn 1,000! Ready to be apart of something special! Please get in touch with Jennifer for an application form this role on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) School Staffing Solutions are acting as an employment business for this role
Apr 27, 2026
Contractor
School Business Manager - Dual Site Location: Bucknall (Stoke-on-Trent) & Wilmslow (Cheshire East) Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: 52,000 - 55,000 per annum This role requires an application form - Please get in touch with Jennifer on (url removed) or (phone number removed) School Staffing Solutions is proud to be recruiting a School Business Manager -Dual Site role , on behalf a large independent SEN provider. This provider has one SEN School in Stoke-on-Trent which is proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted, delivering innovative education and care for up to 90 young people aged 6-19 with complex needs, including Autism and associated conditions. The second School in Wilmslow, Cheshire, opened in April 2023, is already making a significant impact. With capacity for 50 students, it provides specialist education for children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism spectrum conditions. The Role This is a senior leadership opportunity across two specialist schools, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence and supporting outstanding outcomes for students. Both schools have Administration Teams that will work under your management and guidance. As School Business Manager, you will lead and develop all support services across both sites, including: Finance Human Resources Administration Facilities & Estates ICT Health & Safety Housekeeping & Catering You will ensure these services operate efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with the schools' strategic priorities-creating safe, effective, and high-quality environments for learning and wellbeing. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will: Lead strategic and operational planning for support services Manage budgets with full accountability, driving value and performance Ensure compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements Oversee financial performance, reporting, and resource allocation Inspire and manage multi-disciplinary teams across both sites Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence This is a varied and dynamic role, and you will be expected to contribute to the wider leadership and success of both schools. About You You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong background in business management-ideally within education or a similar regulated environment. You will bring: Proven leadership experience across multiple operational functions Strong financial acumen, including budget setting, monitoring, and performance analysis (including EBITDA) Sound knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety legislation Understanding of education funding, inspection frameworks, and regulatory requirements Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to work autonomously, make sound decisions, and solve complex problems Desirable: A recognised management or professional qualification (e.g. Management Diploma or Finance qualification) Experience leading HR processes and procedures What's on offer: Grow with Us - Training & Development Save Money on Everyday Essentials with Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension &Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access - For You & Your Household UK Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Refer a Friend - Earn 1,000! Ready to be apart of something special! Please get in touch with Jennifer for an application form this role on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) School Staffing Solutions are acting as an employment business for this role
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody's is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we're advancing AI to move from insight to action-enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Skills and Competencies 12+ years of experience in leveraged finance, credit analysis, investment banking, or a related financial services field, with a strong track record in credit ratings, risk management, and senior leadership roles across EMEA Strong people management and leadership capabilities, including experience setting clear objectives, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture across geographically dispersed teams Deep expertise in leveraged finance markets, including high yield bonds, leveraged loans, private credit, and evolving capital markets across EMEA Strong analytical judgment with the ability to assess and interpret complex capital structures and transactions across diverse jurisdictions and regulatory environments Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the credibility to represent Moody's at senior levels with external stakeholders Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with corporate issuers, private equity sponsors, intermediaries, investors, and media across multiple EMEA markets Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing high performing, geographically dispersed teams Strong collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively across regions, functions, and product lines within a global organisation Forward thinking mindset with the ability to contribute to data, digitalisation, and process innovation initiatives Strong commitment to operational excellence, risk management, and regulatory compliance, including familiarity with EMEA regulatory frameworks (e.g., ESMA, FCA and other regional authorities) Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance analytical output and productivity, with a commitment to responsible use and continuous learning Education Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred Responsibilities This role leads Moody's EMEA Leveraged Finance Research & Outreach strategy, amplifying the franchise's voice and strengthening market impact across the region. Execute the Corporate Finance Group (CFG) strategy for Leveraged Finance Research & Outreach across EMEA, enhancing research publications, digital assets, thought leadership, and market engagement Represent Moody's internally and externally, clearly articulating the firm's analytical perspectives on leveraged finance trends and credit risk across EMEA markets Serve as a subject matter leader on leveraged finance themes, identifying emerging regional and global trends and ensuring consistency in analytical viewpoints on complex transactions Maintain and expand strong relationships with key stakeholders, including high yield issuers, private equity sponsors, financial intermediaries, investors, media, and regulatory bodies across EMEA Collaborate closely with regional leveraged finance teams, sector rating groups, and Commercial Strategy & Solutions (CSS) to drive analytical excellence, innovation, and coordination Partner with the Private Credit franchise to deliver a cohesive, high impact One Moody's approach to analysis and market engagement Lead and develop a team of leveraged finance professionals, guiding research contributions, mentoring analysts, and supporting career development Serve as Rating Committee Chair and Credit Estimates approver, ensuring analytical rigor and adherence to Moody's methodologies and policies Drive data, digitalisation, and process initiatives focused on standardisation, harmonisation, automation, and operational efficiency across the region Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, maintaining the highest standards of integrity, governance, and risk management About the Team The EMEA Leveraged Finance team sits within Moody's Ratings' Corporate Finance Group and plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's analytical and market facing perspective across one of the most dynamic segments of the regional credit markets. Guided by the Global Head of Leveraged Finance, the team works closely with rating analysts, sector specialists, private credit teams, and global counterparts to deliver high impact research, market outreach, and thought leadership. Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody's is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we're advancing AI to move from insight to action-enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Skills and Competencies 12+ years of experience in leveraged finance, credit analysis, investment banking, or a related financial services field, with a strong track record in credit ratings, risk management, and senior leadership roles across EMEA Strong people management and leadership capabilities, including experience setting clear objectives, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture across geographically dispersed teams Deep expertise in leveraged finance markets, including high yield bonds, leveraged loans, private credit, and evolving capital markets across EMEA Strong analytical judgment with the ability to assess and interpret complex capital structures and transactions across diverse jurisdictions and regulatory environments Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the credibility to represent Moody's at senior levels with external stakeholders Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with corporate issuers, private equity sponsors, intermediaries, investors, and media across multiple EMEA markets Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing high performing, geographically dispersed teams Strong collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively across regions, functions, and product lines within a global organisation Forward thinking mindset with the ability to contribute to data, digitalisation, and process innovation initiatives Strong commitment to operational excellence, risk management, and regulatory compliance, including familiarity with EMEA regulatory frameworks (e.g., ESMA, FCA and other regional authorities) Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance analytical output and productivity, with a commitment to responsible use and continuous learning Education Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred Responsibilities This role leads Moody's EMEA Leveraged Finance Research & Outreach strategy, amplifying the franchise's voice and strengthening market impact across the region. Execute the Corporate Finance Group (CFG) strategy for Leveraged Finance Research & Outreach across EMEA, enhancing research publications, digital assets, thought leadership, and market engagement Represent Moody's internally and externally, clearly articulating the firm's analytical perspectives on leveraged finance trends and credit risk across EMEA markets Serve as a subject matter leader on leveraged finance themes, identifying emerging regional and global trends and ensuring consistency in analytical viewpoints on complex transactions Maintain and expand strong relationships with key stakeholders, including high yield issuers, private equity sponsors, financial intermediaries, investors, media, and regulatory bodies across EMEA Collaborate closely with regional leveraged finance teams, sector rating groups, and Commercial Strategy & Solutions (CSS) to drive analytical excellence, innovation, and coordination Partner with the Private Credit franchise to deliver a cohesive, high impact One Moody's approach to analysis and market engagement Lead and develop a team of leveraged finance professionals, guiding research contributions, mentoring analysts, and supporting career development Serve as Rating Committee Chair and Credit Estimates approver, ensuring analytical rigor and adherence to Moody's methodologies and policies Drive data, digitalisation, and process initiatives focused on standardisation, harmonisation, automation, and operational efficiency across the region Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, maintaining the highest standards of integrity, governance, and risk management About the Team The EMEA Leveraged Finance team sits within Moody's Ratings' Corporate Finance Group and plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's analytical and market facing perspective across one of the most dynamic segments of the regional credit markets. Guided by the Global Head of Leveraged Finance, the team works closely with rating analysts, sector specialists, private credit teams, and global counterparts to deliver high impact research, market outreach, and thought leadership. Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.
SF Recruitment are partnering with a fast-paced, growing organisation in the West Midlands to recruit a commercially focused Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to step into a broad role with exposure to senior stakeholders and genuine opportunity to influence business performance. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity for the right person. The Role Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of core financial reporting while supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly P&L and Balance Sheet in line with Group reporting deadlines Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial integrity Support year-end statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors Cashflow reporting and treasury management Partner with FP&A on forecasts and budgeting cycles Work closely with operational teams to drive commercial insight Improve and document finance processes and controls Lead and develop members of the finance team Deliver efficiency and continuous improvement projects About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Post-qualification experience within a fast-paced environment Strong financial reporting and cashflow management experience Excellent Excel and data manipulation skills Commercially minded with strong business partnering ability Confident communicator with experience leading or mentoring a team Proactive, ambitious and able to meet tight deadlines
Apr 27, 2026
Seasonal
SF Recruitment are partnering with a fast-paced, growing organisation in the West Midlands to recruit a commercially focused Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to step into a broad role with exposure to senior stakeholders and genuine opportunity to influence business performance. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity for the right person. The Role Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of core financial reporting while supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly P&L and Balance Sheet in line with Group reporting deadlines Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial integrity Support year-end statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors Cashflow reporting and treasury management Partner with FP&A on forecasts and budgeting cycles Work closely with operational teams to drive commercial insight Improve and document finance processes and controls Lead and develop members of the finance team Deliver efficiency and continuous improvement projects About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Post-qualification experience within a fast-paced environment Strong financial reporting and cashflow management experience Excellent Excel and data manipulation skills Commercially minded with strong business partnering ability Confident communicator with experience leading or mentoring a team Proactive, ambitious and able to meet tight deadlines
Head of Planning & Forecasting Banbridge Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 15:00 £60,000 - £65,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing and ambitious engineering manufacturer in a senior leadership role as Head of Planning & Forecasting. This is a key position within the business, offering the chance to shape planning strategy while remaining hands on and close to the manufacturing operation. The Role This role is responsible for leading the planning, scheduling, and forecasting function, ensuring alignment across projects, manufacturing, and resources. You will play a critical role in driving predictable delivery, operational efficiency, and business growth. This is not a purely desk based role - the business is looking for someone with an engineering or manufacturing background who is comfortable being "boots on the ground", engaging directly with production teams and understanding real world challenges. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the planning and forecasting function across the business Align manufacturing, projects, and resource planning to ensure efficient delivery Drive data led decision making to improve forecasting accuracy and operational performance Work closely with manufacturing, commercial, and senior leadership teams to support delivery Identify capacity constraints and risks, implementing proactive solutions Improve planning processes, systems, and visibility across multiple projects and sites Mentor and develop a team of planners and analysts Balance strategic planning with hands on operational involvement Champion a culture of continuous improvement and accountability Requirements Proven experience in a senior planning / forecasting / operations role Background within engineering or manufacturing environments (essential) Strong understanding of planning, scheduling, capacity management and forecasting Experience leading and developing high performing teams Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insight Confident working with and influencing senior stakeholders A hands on, practical approach with the ability to engage on the shop floor What's on Offer £60,000 - £65,000 salary Monday to Friday working pattern with early finish on Fridays Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing business Strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation Long term career development and progression This is a high impact leadership role for someone who wants to shape how planning and forecasting is delivered, while staying closely connected to the manufacturing process and operational performance. For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact for a confidential chat today.
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
Head of Planning & Forecasting Banbridge Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 15:00 £60,000 - £65,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing and ambitious engineering manufacturer in a senior leadership role as Head of Planning & Forecasting. This is a key position within the business, offering the chance to shape planning strategy while remaining hands on and close to the manufacturing operation. The Role This role is responsible for leading the planning, scheduling, and forecasting function, ensuring alignment across projects, manufacturing, and resources. You will play a critical role in driving predictable delivery, operational efficiency, and business growth. This is not a purely desk based role - the business is looking for someone with an engineering or manufacturing background who is comfortable being "boots on the ground", engaging directly with production teams and understanding real world challenges. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the planning and forecasting function across the business Align manufacturing, projects, and resource planning to ensure efficient delivery Drive data led decision making to improve forecasting accuracy and operational performance Work closely with manufacturing, commercial, and senior leadership teams to support delivery Identify capacity constraints and risks, implementing proactive solutions Improve planning processes, systems, and visibility across multiple projects and sites Mentor and develop a team of planners and analysts Balance strategic planning with hands on operational involvement Champion a culture of continuous improvement and accountability Requirements Proven experience in a senior planning / forecasting / operations role Background within engineering or manufacturing environments (essential) Strong understanding of planning, scheduling, capacity management and forecasting Experience leading and developing high performing teams Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insight Confident working with and influencing senior stakeholders A hands on, practical approach with the ability to engage on the shop floor What's on Offer £60,000 - £65,000 salary Monday to Friday working pattern with early finish on Fridays Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing business Strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation Long term career development and progression This is a high impact leadership role for someone who wants to shape how planning and forecasting is delivered, while staying closely connected to the manufacturing process and operational performance. For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact for a confidential chat today.
Head of Risk page is loaded Head of Riskremote type: Hybridlocations: LON - Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R-50212We insure small businesses and enable big dreams - not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades.We're a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. Through our global social impact strategy, called 'The Big Dreams Project', we're working to help 10,000 small businesses start or grow by 2030.Why not check out our advert on YouTube: .# Job Category Risk Control# Position Type Permanent# Target Openings 1Here's what you'll be doing: You will play a leading role in safeguarding our assets and reputation by proactively identifying and mitigating risks across the whole business. This isn't about traditional "box-ticking"; we want you to move beyond old-school approaches to foster a culture of excellence and innovation. You'll become the trusted expert for an emerging risk environment, fostering a risk-aware mindset throughout the entire organisation. What makes this role different is the level of strategic influence you'll hold. You aren't just monitoring from the side-lines; you are a key partner and advisor providing critical insights to senior leaders on how risks impact our strategy. You'll be responsible for the continuous improvement and evolution of our existing comprehensive risk management framework, ensuring a best-fit approach that aligns perfectly with our long-term objectives. As ur Head of Risk, you'll: Take full ownership of proposing and implementing a risk strategy that is tailored to fit and operates effectively for our specific needs. Identify and prioritise operational and financial risks alongside regulatory and strategic challenges on a day-to-day basis. While maintaining a forward-looking lens on emerging threats. Prepare and present detailed risk reports to department heads,senior management and the Board, providing the strategic clarity needed to drive informed decision-making. Lead and develop a high-performing risk management team, fostering a culture of professional excellence and continuous improvement, and providing the guidance and support they need to succeed. Lead the enterprise-wide risk reporting strategy to ensure emerging issues are identified, triaged, and surfaced to leadership with the urgency required for decisive action Independently lead the placement and management of our UK corporate insurance programmes, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all business activities. Act as primary lead in negotiations with insurers to secure favorable terms and oversee the end-to-end claims process, with a specific focus on Errors & Omissions (E&O). We're looking for someone who is: An expert in risk management frameworks and methodologies with a deep understanding of industry best practices. Strong understanding of the business model and operations of a regulated financial services business (preferably within the insurance market). Deeply knowledgeable about UK regulations and insurance principles, and eligible to hold an FCA Certified Manager role. A proven leader with significant experience in motivating teams and implementing effective risk strategies from the ground up. A collaborative partner who can build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at the highest levels of the organisation. Highly analytical and technically literate, with the ability to use data and software to identify emerging trends. Resilient and ethical, staying calm under pressure and maintaining total objectivity when facing complex challenges. This role may be subject to FCA regulations, which we'll determine during the hiring process. If it is regulated, there will be specific responsibilities under FCA regulations, including enhanced checks and referencing. We'll explain everything in more detail as part of the hiring process. By embedding a forward-thinking risk culture across Simply Business, you'll give us the stability and confidence to keep innovating for our customers. Your expertise directly protects the foundations that allow us to continue enabling big dreams for small businesses. Apply today.# What are the benefits of working at Simply Business: we offer a great work-life balance where workloads are manageable and everyone has the flexibility to work hybrid on top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer the option to buy five more days of holiday with your flexible benefits our flexible parental leave allows you to approach an important time how you want - with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver our life event leave is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And our long-serving employees get a two week paid sabbatical after five years of service, then four weeks off after ten years of service private medical insurance through BUPA, that covers any pre-existing condition is a core benefit. Plus a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses we offer a competitive salary based on your experience and the current market. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance access to tools to support your personal development on our dedicated learning platform. As well as support for your mental health with access to counselling we match what you put into your pension up to five per cent . And pass on a tax-free sum that's four times your basic salary with our life assurance policy , with the option to increase it to ten times through our flexible benefit scheme our salary sacrifice car scheme gives you the option to buy a brand new, fully insured, and maintained car for a convenient fixed monthly amount taken from your gross salary (after 6 months service) our flexible benefits scheme gives you an allocated amount to use each year on benefits like critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or a gym membership# Employment Practices Simply Business is committed to providing equality and opportunities for all employees and candidates considering a career with us. We offer a workplace where colleagues are treated with respect and dignity. We don't (and won't) discriminate either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at any stage of the hiring process or during the course of your employment.At Simply Business, we insure small businesses and enable big dreams. Not just for our customers, but for our people, our communities and our environment. We believe a world-class company culture is crucial to achieving our business goals as we make insurance more accessible to small business owners. We're building a better way to buy small business insurance, and we're using technology to get the job done. That includes developing cutting-edge data gathering and analysis capabilities; living and breathing testing and experimentation; and harnessing the many benefits of AI and other emerging technologies.We're a values-led business. Our people all have a part to play in building a culture that lives these values: learning , empowerment , authenticity , pioneering , and simplicity .
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
Head of Risk page is loaded Head of Riskremote type: Hybridlocations: LON - Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R-50212We insure small businesses and enable big dreams - not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades.We're a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. Through our global social impact strategy, called 'The Big Dreams Project', we're working to help 10,000 small businesses start or grow by 2030.Why not check out our advert on YouTube: .# Job Category Risk Control# Position Type Permanent# Target Openings 1Here's what you'll be doing: You will play a leading role in safeguarding our assets and reputation by proactively identifying and mitigating risks across the whole business. This isn't about traditional "box-ticking"; we want you to move beyond old-school approaches to foster a culture of excellence and innovation. You'll become the trusted expert for an emerging risk environment, fostering a risk-aware mindset throughout the entire organisation. What makes this role different is the level of strategic influence you'll hold. You aren't just monitoring from the side-lines; you are a key partner and advisor providing critical insights to senior leaders on how risks impact our strategy. You'll be responsible for the continuous improvement and evolution of our existing comprehensive risk management framework, ensuring a best-fit approach that aligns perfectly with our long-term objectives. As ur Head of Risk, you'll: Take full ownership of proposing and implementing a risk strategy that is tailored to fit and operates effectively for our specific needs. Identify and prioritise operational and financial risks alongside regulatory and strategic challenges on a day-to-day basis. While maintaining a forward-looking lens on emerging threats. Prepare and present detailed risk reports to department heads,senior management and the Board, providing the strategic clarity needed to drive informed decision-making. Lead and develop a high-performing risk management team, fostering a culture of professional excellence and continuous improvement, and providing the guidance and support they need to succeed. Lead the enterprise-wide risk reporting strategy to ensure emerging issues are identified, triaged, and surfaced to leadership with the urgency required for decisive action Independently lead the placement and management of our UK corporate insurance programmes, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all business activities. Act as primary lead in negotiations with insurers to secure favorable terms and oversee the end-to-end claims process, with a specific focus on Errors & Omissions (E&O). We're looking for someone who is: An expert in risk management frameworks and methodologies with a deep understanding of industry best practices. Strong understanding of the business model and operations of a regulated financial services business (preferably within the insurance market). Deeply knowledgeable about UK regulations and insurance principles, and eligible to hold an FCA Certified Manager role. A proven leader with significant experience in motivating teams and implementing effective risk strategies from the ground up. A collaborative partner who can build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at the highest levels of the organisation. Highly analytical and technically literate, with the ability to use data and software to identify emerging trends. Resilient and ethical, staying calm under pressure and maintaining total objectivity when facing complex challenges. This role may be subject to FCA regulations, which we'll determine during the hiring process. If it is regulated, there will be specific responsibilities under FCA regulations, including enhanced checks and referencing. We'll explain everything in more detail as part of the hiring process. By embedding a forward-thinking risk culture across Simply Business, you'll give us the stability and confidence to keep innovating for our customers. Your expertise directly protects the foundations that allow us to continue enabling big dreams for small businesses. Apply today.# What are the benefits of working at Simply Business: we offer a great work-life balance where workloads are manageable and everyone has the flexibility to work hybrid on top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer the option to buy five more days of holiday with your flexible benefits our flexible parental leave allows you to approach an important time how you want - with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver our life event leave is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And our long-serving employees get a two week paid sabbatical after five years of service, then four weeks off after ten years of service private medical insurance through BUPA, that covers any pre-existing condition is a core benefit. Plus a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses we offer a competitive salary based on your experience and the current market. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance access to tools to support your personal development on our dedicated learning platform. As well as support for your mental health with access to counselling we match what you put into your pension up to five per cent . And pass on a tax-free sum that's four times your basic salary with our life assurance policy , with the option to increase it to ten times through our flexible benefit scheme our salary sacrifice car scheme gives you the option to buy a brand new, fully insured, and maintained car for a convenient fixed monthly amount taken from your gross salary (after 6 months service) our flexible benefits scheme gives you an allocated amount to use each year on benefits like critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or a gym membership# Employment Practices Simply Business is committed to providing equality and opportunities for all employees and candidates considering a career with us. We offer a workplace where colleagues are treated with respect and dignity. We don't (and won't) discriminate either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at any stage of the hiring process or during the course of your employment.At Simply Business, we insure small businesses and enable big dreams. Not just for our customers, but for our people, our communities and our environment. We believe a world-class company culture is crucial to achieving our business goals as we make insurance more accessible to small business owners. We're building a better way to buy small business insurance, and we're using technology to get the job done. That includes developing cutting-edge data gathering and analysis capabilities; living and breathing testing and experimentation; and harnessing the many benefits of AI and other emerging technologies.We're a values-led business. Our people all have a part to play in building a culture that lives these values: learning , empowerment , authenticity , pioneering , and simplicity .
Are you an experienced finance professional seeking a strategic senior role within a cutting-edge sector? An innovative technology company based in Portsmouth is expanding its Finance team and is looking for a talented Senior Financial Analyst to support its ambitious growth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that values its people and offers a range of attractive benefits and career progression opportunities. What will the Senior Financial Analyst role involve? Leading the development and refinement of overhead cost models to support strategic planning and pricing strategies Delivering accurate financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans that influence key business decisions Partnering with various departments and project teams to provide insightful financial guidance and challenge Identifying efficiencies in finance processes and systems, supporting continuous improvement initiatives Preparing ad-hoc financial analysis to inform operational and strategic priorities Suitable Candidate for the Senior Financial Analyst vacancy: Holds a recognised finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA Possesses relevant experience in project-based environments Demonstrates strong knowledge of project accounting and earned value management principles Proven ability to collaborate effectively across management levels and deliver impactful insights Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior Financial Analyst: On offer is a competitive package including bonus, private healthcare and life assurance The role will be offered on hybrid working basis with the successful applicant expected to attend the office 3 days a week Salary will be dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics. By submitting your application, you agree to our Privacy Notice, which outlines how your data will be handled. Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to every candidate individually.
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced finance professional seeking a strategic senior role within a cutting-edge sector? An innovative technology company based in Portsmouth is expanding its Finance team and is looking for a talented Senior Financial Analyst to support its ambitious growth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that values its people and offers a range of attractive benefits and career progression opportunities. What will the Senior Financial Analyst role involve? Leading the development and refinement of overhead cost models to support strategic planning and pricing strategies Delivering accurate financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans that influence key business decisions Partnering with various departments and project teams to provide insightful financial guidance and challenge Identifying efficiencies in finance processes and systems, supporting continuous improvement initiatives Preparing ad-hoc financial analysis to inform operational and strategic priorities Suitable Candidate for the Senior Financial Analyst vacancy: Holds a recognised finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA Possesses relevant experience in project-based environments Demonstrates strong knowledge of project accounting and earned value management principles Proven ability to collaborate effectively across management levels and deliver impactful insights Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior Financial Analyst: On offer is a competitive package including bonus, private healthcare and life assurance The role will be offered on hybrid working basis with the successful applicant expected to attend the office 3 days a week Salary will be dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics. By submitting your application, you agree to our Privacy Notice, which outlines how your data will be handled. Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to every candidate individually.
The Role and the Department Reporting to the Assistant Director (Financial Planning & Reporting), this senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing and continuously improving key elements of the University's Financial Planning & Reporting (FP&R) function as they impact on the Professional Services & Colleges across Durham University: The post holder will provide strategic financial leadership and direction across the following core areas: Forecasting and Financial Modelling - Leading the development and continuous enhancement of high quality financial forecasts, medium and long term modelling, and scenario analysis to support strategic and operational decision making. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Delivering robust financial planning, insight, and analysis to support budget setting, performance monitoring, risk management, and long term financial sustainability. Finance Business Partnering Leadership - Providing oversight and leadership of the Professional Services and Colleges Finance Business Partnering function, ensuring the provision of high quality strategic financial support, effective challenge, and strong relationships with senior stakeholders. Technical Accounting Oversight & Strategic Support - Ensuring appropriate technical accounting oversight and interpretation, alongside strategic financial advice that supports informed decision making and compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory requirements. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
The Role and the Department Reporting to the Assistant Director (Financial Planning & Reporting), this senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing and continuously improving key elements of the University's Financial Planning & Reporting (FP&R) function as they impact on the Professional Services & Colleges across Durham University: The post holder will provide strategic financial leadership and direction across the following core areas: Forecasting and Financial Modelling - Leading the development and continuous enhancement of high quality financial forecasts, medium and long term modelling, and scenario analysis to support strategic and operational decision making. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Delivering robust financial planning, insight, and analysis to support budget setting, performance monitoring, risk management, and long term financial sustainability. Finance Business Partnering Leadership - Providing oversight and leadership of the Professional Services and Colleges Finance Business Partnering function, ensuring the provision of high quality strategic financial support, effective challenge, and strong relationships with senior stakeholders. Technical Accounting Oversight & Strategic Support - Ensuring appropriate technical accounting oversight and interpretation, alongside strategic financial advice that supports informed decision making and compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory requirements. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.
We are looking for an Internal Auditor to join our busy PAD (Powered Access Division) Finance Department based at our Head Office in Lutterworth to provide assurance over the effectiveness of our key processes, systems and controls. The scope of work will include both operational and financial processes, and will require consideration of the design and operation of existing controls, validating com click apply for full job details
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an Internal Auditor to join our busy PAD (Powered Access Division) Finance Department based at our Head Office in Lutterworth to provide assurance over the effectiveness of our key processes, systems and controls. The scope of work will include both operational and financial processes, and will require consideration of the design and operation of existing controls, validating com click apply for full job details
Finance Manager Construction & Facades Job Purpose To take full responsibility for the day-to-day finance function of a specialist faade subcontractor, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial control across transactional finance, statutory reporting, payroll, CIS and VAT. The role is hands-on and operational, working closely with the Commercial Director and QS team, who retain ownership o click apply for full job details
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Construction & Facades Job Purpose To take full responsibility for the day-to-day finance function of a specialist faade subcontractor, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial control across transactional finance, statutory reporting, payroll, CIS and VAT. The role is hands-on and operational, working closely with the Commercial Director and QS team, who retain ownership o click apply for full job details
Overview Head of Third Party Damage (Claims ERS) Grade: 2 Reporting to: Head of Claims, ERS Location: London About us ERS Syndicate 218 at Lloyds is managed by Starr. We are the UK's largest specialist motor insurer with an A+ rating and have been making motoring passions and livelihoods possible since 1946. We work exclusively with motor insurance brokers to help get under the skin of the most difficult insurance risks, helping build products to meet their customer's needs. Starr is a global insurance and investment organisation providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry. Starr has grown into one of the world's fastest expanding insurance organisations, writing business in 128 countries across six continents. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organisations in a dynamic, competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce. The role The Head of Third Party Claims is responsible for leading, developing, and managing the end-to-end third- party claims journey. This includes strategic oversight of operational performance, technical excellence, and service delivery across all third-party claims functions, from Agriculture to Prestige vehicles. Key responsibilities Ensuring fair customer outcomes and compliance with internal policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements. Driving cost control throughout the claims lifecycle across all elements of Third Party claims spend. Identifying and developing commercial opportunities through market, legal, and technical insight. Owning and influencing key elements of the third-party claims supply chain costs. Driving claims digitalisation and automation initiatives. This role sits within a market-leading central technical function focused on customer outcomes, indemnity control and case reserving adequacy. It requires the ability to develop and implement strategy based on detailed financial analysis, with a focus on performance improvement and proactive management of risks, threats, and opportunities related to claims leakage. Key responsibilities Develop and deliver the strategic vision for third party motor claims to align with the overall claims strategy. Drive innovation using data analytics, technology and process optimisation. Oversee and support the effective management of complex and high value claims and processes with technical, regulatory or financial implications. Build influential relationships with external partners including repair networks, solicitors, the General Terms of Agreement (GTA) committee, Credit Hire Organisation's (CHO's) and third party insurers. Monitor management information, analyse and manage performance. Additionally ensure partners represent the ERS values and that the ERS brand is protected in relation to their actions including but not limited to Consumer Duty, Operational Resilience, Lloyds Oversight principles and other legal and regulatory requirements. Manage claims budgets, expense ratios and indemnity spend to ensure financial targets are met. Initiate indemnity control and operational effectiveness initiatives with sound business cases, tracking post implementation performance. Engage, lead and coach the third-party claims management team to achieve operational excellence and seek opportunity for continuous improvement. Ensure effective management of case reserving in accordance with the company's published reserving policy. Contribute to review of reserving philosophy and technical reserve allocation, ensuring that Actuaries are provided with a good understanding of working practices and developments in the Claims function. Collaborate with internal business partners to improve insight of performance using management information and identify and deploy remedial and opportunistic actions. Use analysis to draft reports, support the preparation of executive and board packs and provide insight to financial performance of the portfolio to Underwriting, Actuarial and Finance. Provide proactive diagnosis of trends and areas for improvement with a focus on clarity, accuracy and strategic relevance. Counter the impact of fraud on claims by developing and adopting appropriate strategies in conjunction with the Fraud Team. Essential qualifications, skills, and experience Extensive experience in motor claims management, with a thorough understanding of claims processes and current market trends. Proven ability to deliver on key goals and drive measurable performance improvements within tight timeframes. In-depth technical expertise in motor liability, credit hire, personal injury, and relevant legal and regulatory frameworks. Experience of working with actuarial development triangles. Skilled in producing professional, well-structured, and accurate reports suitable for formal committee review, within set deadlines. Track record of delivering a strategic review of credit hire controls and initiatives to improve the customer experience and enhance controls on indemnity spend. Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience Demonstrable experience in leading claims automation initiatives or driving digital transformation within a claims environment. Desirable behavioural attributes High level of numeracy and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify underlying trends that support sound judgment within decision-making Innovative approach to problem solving Maintains a strategic perspective Strong commercial awareness with a clear understanding of portfolio performance across both Claims and Underwriting functions. Flexible leadership style, with a passion for coaching and developing team members to support personal growth. Ability to build effective internal and external relationships. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Results-driven, with a focus on identifying opportunities for improvement and delivering enhanced outcomes. Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
Overview Head of Third Party Damage (Claims ERS) Grade: 2 Reporting to: Head of Claims, ERS Location: London About us ERS Syndicate 218 at Lloyds is managed by Starr. We are the UK's largest specialist motor insurer with an A+ rating and have been making motoring passions and livelihoods possible since 1946. We work exclusively with motor insurance brokers to help get under the skin of the most difficult insurance risks, helping build products to meet their customer's needs. Starr is a global insurance and investment organisation providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry. Starr has grown into one of the world's fastest expanding insurance organisations, writing business in 128 countries across six continents. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organisations in a dynamic, competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce. The role The Head of Third Party Claims is responsible for leading, developing, and managing the end-to-end third- party claims journey. This includes strategic oversight of operational performance, technical excellence, and service delivery across all third-party claims functions, from Agriculture to Prestige vehicles. Key responsibilities Ensuring fair customer outcomes and compliance with internal policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements. Driving cost control throughout the claims lifecycle across all elements of Third Party claims spend. Identifying and developing commercial opportunities through market, legal, and technical insight. Owning and influencing key elements of the third-party claims supply chain costs. Driving claims digitalisation and automation initiatives. This role sits within a market-leading central technical function focused on customer outcomes, indemnity control and case reserving adequacy. It requires the ability to develop and implement strategy based on detailed financial analysis, with a focus on performance improvement and proactive management of risks, threats, and opportunities related to claims leakage. Key responsibilities Develop and deliver the strategic vision for third party motor claims to align with the overall claims strategy. Drive innovation using data analytics, technology and process optimisation. Oversee and support the effective management of complex and high value claims and processes with technical, regulatory or financial implications. Build influential relationships with external partners including repair networks, solicitors, the General Terms of Agreement (GTA) committee, Credit Hire Organisation's (CHO's) and third party insurers. Monitor management information, analyse and manage performance. Additionally ensure partners represent the ERS values and that the ERS brand is protected in relation to their actions including but not limited to Consumer Duty, Operational Resilience, Lloyds Oversight principles and other legal and regulatory requirements. Manage claims budgets, expense ratios and indemnity spend to ensure financial targets are met. Initiate indemnity control and operational effectiveness initiatives with sound business cases, tracking post implementation performance. Engage, lead and coach the third-party claims management team to achieve operational excellence and seek opportunity for continuous improvement. Ensure effective management of case reserving in accordance with the company's published reserving policy. Contribute to review of reserving philosophy and technical reserve allocation, ensuring that Actuaries are provided with a good understanding of working practices and developments in the Claims function. Collaborate with internal business partners to improve insight of performance using management information and identify and deploy remedial and opportunistic actions. Use analysis to draft reports, support the preparation of executive and board packs and provide insight to financial performance of the portfolio to Underwriting, Actuarial and Finance. Provide proactive diagnosis of trends and areas for improvement with a focus on clarity, accuracy and strategic relevance. Counter the impact of fraud on claims by developing and adopting appropriate strategies in conjunction with the Fraud Team. Essential qualifications, skills, and experience Extensive experience in motor claims management, with a thorough understanding of claims processes and current market trends. Proven ability to deliver on key goals and drive measurable performance improvements within tight timeframes. In-depth technical expertise in motor liability, credit hire, personal injury, and relevant legal and regulatory frameworks. Experience of working with actuarial development triangles. Skilled in producing professional, well-structured, and accurate reports suitable for formal committee review, within set deadlines. Track record of delivering a strategic review of credit hire controls and initiatives to improve the customer experience and enhance controls on indemnity spend. Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience Demonstrable experience in leading claims automation initiatives or driving digital transformation within a claims environment. Desirable behavioural attributes High level of numeracy and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify underlying trends that support sound judgment within decision-making Innovative approach to problem solving Maintains a strategic perspective Strong commercial awareness with a clear understanding of portfolio performance across both Claims and Underwriting functions. Flexible leadership style, with a passion for coaching and developing team members to support personal growth. Ability to build effective internal and external relationships. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Results-driven, with a focus on identifying opportunities for improvement and delivering enhanced outcomes. Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.
Forover 70 years, Panavision has set the benchmark for innovation, craftsmanship, and creative partnership. As a diversified global supplier, we proudly support filmmakers, studios, and content creators around the world with the tools, technology, andexpertisethatpowertheir creative vision and bringstories to life. Our legacy is built on collaboration, and our culture reflects a community where people genuinelyvalueworkingtogether,andtake pride inour brandand empowering the artistsshapingfilm and television today.Ifyou'reinspired by creativity, energized by teamwork, and excited to contribute to world-class storytelling,you'llfind a home and future at Panavision. The Role The Director of Human Resources EMEA is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the people strategy across the EMEA region. Based in London, this role leads the EMEA HR team and partners closely with regional and global leadership to support multiple Panavision business lines, including Panavision Camera, Panalux Lighting, and LEE Filters. This role is both strategic and hands on, ensuring that HR practices support a highly creative, technical, and operational workforce across diverse countries, cultures, and regulatory environments. The Director will act as a trusted advisor to leadership while driving organisational effectiveness, talent development, employee experience and engagement across the region. Your responsibilities will include Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the EMEA HR strategy aligned with Panavision's global people strategy and business objectives. Serve as a key strategic partner to EMEA leadership teams across all supported business lines. Provide thought leadership on organisational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives. Lead people communications and lead change management during organization transitions. HR Operations & Compliance Ensure consistent and compliant HR practices across multiple EMEA countries, balancing global standards with local requirements. Identify and mitigate HR compliance priorities. Oversee employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and HR policy implementation across the region. Ensure compliance with local employment legislation, working closely with legal partners as needed. Partner with the finance function to analyze and manage people spend in alignment with annual budgets. Support complex organisational and employee matters with sound judgment, discretion, and empathy. Knowledge of HR systems and tools to support the HR team modernise HR processes and systems. Manage EMEA HR Budget. Talent & Culture Lead talent acquisition, development, and succession planning efforts across the EMEA region. Champion learning and development initiatives to support leadership capability, critical skills development, and career progression. Drive employee engagement, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives that reflect Panavision's values and creative culture. Lead, coach, and develop the EMEA HR team, fostering a high performing, collaborative, and service oriented function. Set clear priorities, expectations, and development plans for HR leaders and team members across the region. Create a winning team culture rich in recognition, learning mindset and self awareness. Stakeholder Partnership Partner with global HR colleagues to ensure alignment and consistency across regions. Build strong relationships with business leaders, operational teams, and creative professionals across Panavision's diverse workforce. Partner closely with the finance team to drive the tracking and analysis of people costs. Ensure communication and support to provide all inputs needed for key financial processes such as budgeting, month end closes, P&L preparation etc. What you'll bring to the role Skills & Experience Extensive senior level HR leadership experience within a multinational, multi country EMEA environment. Proven experience leading HR teams and supporting multiple business units or brands. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and broad understanding of EMEA labour regulations. Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while remaining hands on and pragmatic. Experience in creative, media, entertainment, manufacturing, or technically driven environments is highly desirable. Ability to travel % of the time especially between UK headquarters locations for Panavision and Panalux (Greenford and Hayes). Personal Attributes Trusted advisor with strong influencing and communication skills. Commercially minded with financial fluency, and the ability to balance people priorities and business outcomes. Culturally aware, inclusive, and comfortable working across diverse teams and geographies. Resilient, adaptable, and confident navigating change and complexity. If you have the skills, experience and drive to lead our HR EMEA function in the exciting world of filmmaking, apply today to join the Panavision team!
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
Forover 70 years, Panavision has set the benchmark for innovation, craftsmanship, and creative partnership. As a diversified global supplier, we proudly support filmmakers, studios, and content creators around the world with the tools, technology, andexpertisethatpowertheir creative vision and bringstories to life. Our legacy is built on collaboration, and our culture reflects a community where people genuinelyvalueworkingtogether,andtake pride inour brandand empowering the artistsshapingfilm and television today.Ifyou'reinspired by creativity, energized by teamwork, and excited to contribute to world-class storytelling,you'llfind a home and future at Panavision. The Role The Director of Human Resources EMEA is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the people strategy across the EMEA region. Based in London, this role leads the EMEA HR team and partners closely with regional and global leadership to support multiple Panavision business lines, including Panavision Camera, Panalux Lighting, and LEE Filters. This role is both strategic and hands on, ensuring that HR practices support a highly creative, technical, and operational workforce across diverse countries, cultures, and regulatory environments. The Director will act as a trusted advisor to leadership while driving organisational effectiveness, talent development, employee experience and engagement across the region. Your responsibilities will include Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the EMEA HR strategy aligned with Panavision's global people strategy and business objectives. Serve as a key strategic partner to EMEA leadership teams across all supported business lines. Provide thought leadership on organisational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives. Lead people communications and lead change management during organization transitions. HR Operations & Compliance Ensure consistent and compliant HR practices across multiple EMEA countries, balancing global standards with local requirements. Identify and mitigate HR compliance priorities. Oversee employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and HR policy implementation across the region. Ensure compliance with local employment legislation, working closely with legal partners as needed. Partner with the finance function to analyze and manage people spend in alignment with annual budgets. Support complex organisational and employee matters with sound judgment, discretion, and empathy. Knowledge of HR systems and tools to support the HR team modernise HR processes and systems. Manage EMEA HR Budget. Talent & Culture Lead talent acquisition, development, and succession planning efforts across the EMEA region. Champion learning and development initiatives to support leadership capability, critical skills development, and career progression. Drive employee engagement, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives that reflect Panavision's values and creative culture. Lead, coach, and develop the EMEA HR team, fostering a high performing, collaborative, and service oriented function. Set clear priorities, expectations, and development plans for HR leaders and team members across the region. Create a winning team culture rich in recognition, learning mindset and self awareness. Stakeholder Partnership Partner with global HR colleagues to ensure alignment and consistency across regions. Build strong relationships with business leaders, operational teams, and creative professionals across Panavision's diverse workforce. Partner closely with the finance team to drive the tracking and analysis of people costs. Ensure communication and support to provide all inputs needed for key financial processes such as budgeting, month end closes, P&L preparation etc. What you'll bring to the role Skills & Experience Extensive senior level HR leadership experience within a multinational, multi country EMEA environment. Proven experience leading HR teams and supporting multiple business units or brands. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and broad understanding of EMEA labour regulations. Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while remaining hands on and pragmatic. Experience in creative, media, entertainment, manufacturing, or technically driven environments is highly desirable. Ability to travel % of the time especially between UK headquarters locations for Panavision and Panalux (Greenford and Hayes). Personal Attributes Trusted advisor with strong influencing and communication skills. Commercially minded with financial fluency, and the ability to balance people priorities and business outcomes. Culturally aware, inclusive, and comfortable working across diverse teams and geographies. Resilient, adaptable, and confident navigating change and complexity. If you have the skills, experience and drive to lead our HR EMEA function in the exciting world of filmmaking, apply today to join the Panavision team!
Head of Business & Operations for Adult Social Care Our Client is looking for an Interim Head of Business & Operations for Adult Social Care Strategic Improvement & Transformation Lead the development and delivery of the ASC Improvement & Transformation Programme working with the Modernisation Programme through a clear outcome based workplan devised with the Director of Modernisation and delivered through the corporate governance structures. Translate national policy, legislation and regulatory requirements into local improvement initiatives. Oversee transformation linked to Care Act duties, safeguarding, integration, prevention and independence. Drive measurable service redesign that improves outcomes and delivers financial sustainability. Lead preparation for inspections (e.g. CQC assurance framework) and external reviews. Lead and develop strategies / procedures and guidelines to ensure clear givernance and assurance as part of ASC Operating model 2. Financial Sustainability & Performance Cordinate, Identify and deliver savings and cost-avoidance initiatives aligned to Medium-Term Financial Strategy across all ASC operational services. Lead data-driven service redesign using performance, benchmarking and demand modelling. Oversee and address areas of overspend with operational teams and implement recovery plans where required. Embed performance management frameworks to monitor impact and outcomes. 3. Programme & Change Leadership Establish and manage programme governance, risk management and reporting frameworks. Lead complex change programmes involving multiple stakeholders. Build capability in improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, systems thinking, co-production). Provide clear reporting to senior leadership, Members and Boards. 4. Partnership & System Leadership Work collaboratively with NHS partners, voluntary sector organisations and community stakeholders. Support integration priorities (e.g. Better Care Fund, hospital discharge, community models). Represent ASC at strategic boards and cross-council transformation forums. Identify work streams and financial mapping across health partners to ensure corporate oversight Oversee the development / implementation of the s75 arrangment with NELFT to ensure the key performance indicators are deliverd and oversee the govenrance framework / strucutre is implemented. Build strong working relationships with finance, HR, digital and commissioning colleagues. 5. Culture & Workforce Development Promote strengths-based practice and person-centred approaches. Support workforce development aligned to improvement priorities. Lead engagement with staff to ensure change is understood, owned and embedded.
Apr 26, 2026
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Head of Business & Operations for Adult Social Care Our Client is looking for an Interim Head of Business & Operations for Adult Social Care Strategic Improvement & Transformation Lead the development and delivery of the ASC Improvement & Transformation Programme working with the Modernisation Programme through a clear outcome based workplan devised with the Director of Modernisation and delivered through the corporate governance structures. Translate national policy, legislation and regulatory requirements into local improvement initiatives. Oversee transformation linked to Care Act duties, safeguarding, integration, prevention and independence. Drive measurable service redesign that improves outcomes and delivers financial sustainability. Lead preparation for inspections (e.g. CQC assurance framework) and external reviews. Lead and develop strategies / procedures and guidelines to ensure clear givernance and assurance as part of ASC Operating model 2. Financial Sustainability & Performance Cordinate, Identify and deliver savings and cost-avoidance initiatives aligned to Medium-Term Financial Strategy across all ASC operational services. Lead data-driven service redesign using performance, benchmarking and demand modelling. Oversee and address areas of overspend with operational teams and implement recovery plans where required. Embed performance management frameworks to monitor impact and outcomes. 3. Programme & Change Leadership Establish and manage programme governance, risk management and reporting frameworks. Lead complex change programmes involving multiple stakeholders. Build capability in improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, systems thinking, co-production). Provide clear reporting to senior leadership, Members and Boards. 4. Partnership & System Leadership Work collaboratively with NHS partners, voluntary sector organisations and community stakeholders. Support integration priorities (e.g. Better Care Fund, hospital discharge, community models). Represent ASC at strategic boards and cross-council transformation forums. Identify work streams and financial mapping across health partners to ensure corporate oversight Oversee the development / implementation of the s75 arrangment with NELFT to ensure the key performance indicators are deliverd and oversee the govenrance framework / strucutre is implemented. Build strong working relationships with finance, HR, digital and commissioning colleagues. 5. Culture & Workforce Development Promote strengths-based practice and person-centred approaches. Support workforce development aligned to improvement priorities. Lead engagement with staff to ensure change is understood, owned and embedded.
Director of Finance - Birmingham Cathedral The Director of Finance will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team, with responsibility for the strategic and day to day management of Cathedral Finances. They will support the ongoing development and implementation of its multi year financial plan to underpin the Cathedral's Strategic Plan. The postholder will ensure law and regulatory compliance and that all aspects of financial planning and management are conducted to provide accurate, relevant and timely financial information to both budget holders and Chapter. Main responsibilities Strategic Overall responsibility for the finance function ensuring the accurate and timely presentation of monthly management accounts, budgets, cashflow forecasts and statutory accounts for the Cathedral. Reporting to Chapter on all finance related matters, making an effective contribution to the Cathedral's financial decision making. Be part of the Senior Management Team, supporting Chapter and Heads of Department and working constructively with the Chief Operating Officer and Finance & Risk Committee. To work with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure that the Cathedral's Strategic Plan is underpinned by a multi-year financial plan. Communicate the Cathedral's finances to a range of stakeholders as required (staff, congregation, funders etc) clearly and concisely. To work with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure financial governance complies with best practice, alongside the regulations set down by charity law, the Charity Commission and the Association of English Cathedrals. To work with the Chief Operating Officer to maintain and develop financial sustainability, optimise the efficient use of resources (including investments) and identify exposure to risk. Operational Preparation of monthly management accounts, with full fund accounting well as other forecasts and information as required. Regular financial monitoring and business support meetings with Heads of Department. Support/undertake the preparation of monthly bank and control account reconciliations, partial exemption VAT returns, gift aid claims. Produce and oversee the detailed annual budget, rolling 3-year financial plan together with re forecast during the financial year. Preparation of the annual statutory financial statements for the Cathedral. To ensure that the Cathedral's endowment and restricted funds and investments are effectively managed and accessible to support cash flow or key projects as needed. Support the Chief Operating Officer and Heads of Department with project development by advising on financial and commercial plans, supporting the generation of business cases and financial forecasts for projects. Support with fundraising applications and regular reporting / submission to Church Commissioners and other funders. Oversight of Cathedral's payroll arrangements (currently undertaken through DBF) ensuring all legal and HMRC requirements are being met. Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, financial policies, regulations and all relevant legal frameworks, together with appropriate management and financial controls and reconciliations are in place, and that the Cathedral has effective banking arrangements. Be the lead liaison on the Cathedral's relationship with our Bankers, Investment Managers and External Auditors. Oversee the work of the Accounts Support Officer to maintain the full function of sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control. Oversee the work of the Accounts Support Officer to record all financial transactions carried out to include ensuring received income is recorded and banked in accordance with procedures and payment of all items of expenditure in accordance with procedures. Governance Attend Chapter meetings and provide regular written and verbal reports. Work with the Chair of Finance & Risk Committee, Dean and Chief Operating Officer to ensure that management information is presented in a transparent way that enables strategic decision to be taken by Chapter. Attend the Finance & Risk Committee meetings, liaising with the Chair and Chief Operating Officer to ensure that the committee functions well. Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be required by Chapter to support the Chief Operating Officer and Chapter in the smooth operation of the cathedral. The Chapter The Senior Management Team Cathedral Finance and Risk Committee Attendance at the meetings of these bodies is expected. Training Requirements The role will require the post-holder to complete the following: Basic Awareness Safeguarding Training ACT Counter Terrorism Training GDPR Training Fire Marshal Training Terms and Conditions Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Place of work: Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QB Pension: Subject to meeting the relevant criteria you will be enrolled in the Cathedral's Pension Scheme with 8% employer contributions. Contract: Permanent Holidays: 36 days (including pro-rata statutory and public holidays entitlement). This role is subject to a 6-month probation period. This post is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
Director of Finance - Birmingham Cathedral The Director of Finance will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team, with responsibility for the strategic and day to day management of Cathedral Finances. They will support the ongoing development and implementation of its multi year financial plan to underpin the Cathedral's Strategic Plan. The postholder will ensure law and regulatory compliance and that all aspects of financial planning and management are conducted to provide accurate, relevant and timely financial information to both budget holders and Chapter. Main responsibilities Strategic Overall responsibility for the finance function ensuring the accurate and timely presentation of monthly management accounts, budgets, cashflow forecasts and statutory accounts for the Cathedral. Reporting to Chapter on all finance related matters, making an effective contribution to the Cathedral's financial decision making. Be part of the Senior Management Team, supporting Chapter and Heads of Department and working constructively with the Chief Operating Officer and Finance & Risk Committee. To work with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure that the Cathedral's Strategic Plan is underpinned by a multi-year financial plan. Communicate the Cathedral's finances to a range of stakeholders as required (staff, congregation, funders etc) clearly and concisely. To work with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure financial governance complies with best practice, alongside the regulations set down by charity law, the Charity Commission and the Association of English Cathedrals. To work with the Chief Operating Officer to maintain and develop financial sustainability, optimise the efficient use of resources (including investments) and identify exposure to risk. Operational Preparation of monthly management accounts, with full fund accounting well as other forecasts and information as required. Regular financial monitoring and business support meetings with Heads of Department. Support/undertake the preparation of monthly bank and control account reconciliations, partial exemption VAT returns, gift aid claims. Produce and oversee the detailed annual budget, rolling 3-year financial plan together with re forecast during the financial year. Preparation of the annual statutory financial statements for the Cathedral. To ensure that the Cathedral's endowment and restricted funds and investments are effectively managed and accessible to support cash flow or key projects as needed. Support the Chief Operating Officer and Heads of Department with project development by advising on financial and commercial plans, supporting the generation of business cases and financial forecasts for projects. Support with fundraising applications and regular reporting / submission to Church Commissioners and other funders. Oversight of Cathedral's payroll arrangements (currently undertaken through DBF) ensuring all legal and HMRC requirements are being met. Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, financial policies, regulations and all relevant legal frameworks, together with appropriate management and financial controls and reconciliations are in place, and that the Cathedral has effective banking arrangements. Be the lead liaison on the Cathedral's relationship with our Bankers, Investment Managers and External Auditors. Oversee the work of the Accounts Support Officer to maintain the full function of sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control. Oversee the work of the Accounts Support Officer to record all financial transactions carried out to include ensuring received income is recorded and banked in accordance with procedures and payment of all items of expenditure in accordance with procedures. Governance Attend Chapter meetings and provide regular written and verbal reports. Work with the Chair of Finance & Risk Committee, Dean and Chief Operating Officer to ensure that management information is presented in a transparent way that enables strategic decision to be taken by Chapter. Attend the Finance & Risk Committee meetings, liaising with the Chair and Chief Operating Officer to ensure that the committee functions well. Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be required by Chapter to support the Chief Operating Officer and Chapter in the smooth operation of the cathedral. The Chapter The Senior Management Team Cathedral Finance and Risk Committee Attendance at the meetings of these bodies is expected. Training Requirements The role will require the post-holder to complete the following: Basic Awareness Safeguarding Training ACT Counter Terrorism Training GDPR Training Fire Marshal Training Terms and Conditions Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Place of work: Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QB Pension: Subject to meeting the relevant criteria you will be enrolled in the Cathedral's Pension Scheme with 8% employer contributions. Contract: Permanent Holidays: 36 days (including pro-rata statutory and public holidays entitlement). This role is subject to a 6-month probation period. This post is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Finance Manager. Thor Hammer. Shirley, Solihull. Competitive Salary. We are looking to recruit a qualified Finance Manager to lead the finance function in a manufacturing SME. The role will report to the Managing Director and have full responsibility for providing accurate and timely financial reporting, robust financial controls and commercial insight to support business growth and operational efficiency. Our client, Thor Hammer Company Limited, are a profitable privately owned manufacturer of hammers and mallets, selling products globally through a network of distributors. There are plans for growth and they are keen to strengthen their management team. The role includes: Preparing monthly accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements. Preparing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. Producing monthly KPI reports, including sales analysis. Monitoring financial performance, producing variance analysis and providing recommendations to improve profitability. Managing year-end processes, preparing annual accounts and liaising with external accountants. Managing cash flow forecasting and working capital. Overseeing credit control, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Analysing production costs, margins and overhead absorption. Preparing and paying monthly and weekly payrolls. This is a very hands-on role supported by a part-time accounts assistant. You will initially be working alongside the current Finance Manager, but will then take on the full role. What we are looking for: A qualified accountant - CIMA, ACCA or ACA. Experience as the head of a Finance function or somebody keen to move into their first number one role. An understanding of working for a small company where your role is broad and you have both a strategic and hands-on remit. Experience in a manufacturing company and the associated accounting activities would be ideal. Good financial systems experience and excellent Excel skills. A track record of efficiency improvements within a finance function, bringing in new ideas. The salary on offer will be negotiable depending on what skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the organisation. There is an expectation that the role will expand as the company grows. To apply in confidence, please send your CV and current salary details, quoting reference BB364/RD, to Mike Archer at Bluebox HR, the retained consultant, by clicking the Apply Now button. If you would prefer an initial informal conversation prior to applying, please contact Mike directly. Bluebox HR Limited, Kavannagh House, 251 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6DT
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager. Thor Hammer. Shirley, Solihull. Competitive Salary. We are looking to recruit a qualified Finance Manager to lead the finance function in a manufacturing SME. The role will report to the Managing Director and have full responsibility for providing accurate and timely financial reporting, robust financial controls and commercial insight to support business growth and operational efficiency. Our client, Thor Hammer Company Limited, are a profitable privately owned manufacturer of hammers and mallets, selling products globally through a network of distributors. There are plans for growth and they are keen to strengthen their management team. The role includes: Preparing monthly accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements. Preparing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. Producing monthly KPI reports, including sales analysis. Monitoring financial performance, producing variance analysis and providing recommendations to improve profitability. Managing year-end processes, preparing annual accounts and liaising with external accountants. Managing cash flow forecasting and working capital. Overseeing credit control, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Analysing production costs, margins and overhead absorption. Preparing and paying monthly and weekly payrolls. This is a very hands-on role supported by a part-time accounts assistant. You will initially be working alongside the current Finance Manager, but will then take on the full role. What we are looking for: A qualified accountant - CIMA, ACCA or ACA. Experience as the head of a Finance function or somebody keen to move into their first number one role. An understanding of working for a small company where your role is broad and you have both a strategic and hands-on remit. Experience in a manufacturing company and the associated accounting activities would be ideal. Good financial systems experience and excellent Excel skills. A track record of efficiency improvements within a finance function, bringing in new ideas. The salary on offer will be negotiable depending on what skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the organisation. There is an expectation that the role will expand as the company grows. To apply in confidence, please send your CV and current salary details, quoting reference BB364/RD, to Mike Archer at Bluebox HR, the retained consultant, by clicking the Apply Now button. If you would prefer an initial informal conversation prior to applying, please contact Mike directly. Bluebox HR Limited, Kavannagh House, 251 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6DT
12 Month FTC Why Join Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, Greencore is one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we employ over 28,000 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Our products span every meal occasion, and in FY25 our shared passion helped deliver combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct-to-store network ensures fresh and frozen food reaches thousands of stores every day. To support this scale, we are delivering a significant transformation through our Making Business Easier (MBE) programme, and this role is a key part of making that change land successfully. Role Purpose To lead the development, governance and continuous improvement of Group Technical systems, data, and processes across all sites. The role ensures robust, standardised and compliant technical systems that support operational excellence, audit readiness, and evolving legislative and customer requirements. Key Accountabilities Site & Group Technical Support Site support as requested (remote and on site), prioritised via Heads of Technical and Group Technical Act as escalation point for systems and process challenges Ensure consistent application of policies, systems and standards Technical Systems Design & Implementation Lead design, implementation and rollout of Group Technical systems (liaising with IT) Ensure systems are standardised and scalable Support testing and continuous improvement Group Data Collection & Governance Own collection, collation and reporting of Group technical data (e.g. EPR, sustainability) Improve data capture and reporting processes Ensure accuracy and consistency Training & Capability Development Design and deliver training for technical systems Build capability across sites Coach and support teams Group Technical Projects Lead or support Group Technical projects Deliver against agreed plans Technical Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Attend Group and Category Technical meetings Build cross-functional relationships Influence adoption of best practice Legislation & Customer Requirements Support implementation of new legislation and customer requirements Translate into practical system solutions Knowledge, Skills and Experience Degree qualified or equivalent experience Understanding of technical KPIs and continuous improvement Experience of systems implementation and data management Internal audit and compliance knowledge Root cause analysis capability Strong IT/system capability Food safety qualifications (HACCP, Hygiene, TACCP) Allergen management knowledge Coaching and influencing skills Strong communication and presentation skills What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. Colleagues in central/support functions whose roles are at risk of redundancy and who accept a new role can continue working from their current location, in accordance with our location guidance, where feasible. The exception to this would be if a colleague accepts a role that requires in-person attendance at a specific location e.g. a Finance colleague who accepts an operationally focussed Finance role. All other successful applicants will be expected to attend work at locations where roles are based. Location expectations and any associated working arrangements will be discussed and confirmed as part of the interview and offer process
Apr 26, 2026
Contractor
12 Month FTC Why Join Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, Greencore is one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we employ over 28,000 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Our products span every meal occasion, and in FY25 our shared passion helped deliver combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct-to-store network ensures fresh and frozen food reaches thousands of stores every day. To support this scale, we are delivering a significant transformation through our Making Business Easier (MBE) programme, and this role is a key part of making that change land successfully. Role Purpose To lead the development, governance and continuous improvement of Group Technical systems, data, and processes across all sites. The role ensures robust, standardised and compliant technical systems that support operational excellence, audit readiness, and evolving legislative and customer requirements. Key Accountabilities Site & Group Technical Support Site support as requested (remote and on site), prioritised via Heads of Technical and Group Technical Act as escalation point for systems and process challenges Ensure consistent application of policies, systems and standards Technical Systems Design & Implementation Lead design, implementation and rollout of Group Technical systems (liaising with IT) Ensure systems are standardised and scalable Support testing and continuous improvement Group Data Collection & Governance Own collection, collation and reporting of Group technical data (e.g. EPR, sustainability) Improve data capture and reporting processes Ensure accuracy and consistency Training & Capability Development Design and deliver training for technical systems Build capability across sites Coach and support teams Group Technical Projects Lead or support Group Technical projects Deliver against agreed plans Technical Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Attend Group and Category Technical meetings Build cross-functional relationships Influence adoption of best practice Legislation & Customer Requirements Support implementation of new legislation and customer requirements Translate into practical system solutions Knowledge, Skills and Experience Degree qualified or equivalent experience Understanding of technical KPIs and continuous improvement Experience of systems implementation and data management Internal audit and compliance knowledge Root cause analysis capability Strong IT/system capability Food safety qualifications (HACCP, Hygiene, TACCP) Allergen management knowledge Coaching and influencing skills Strong communication and presentation skills What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. Colleagues in central/support functions whose roles are at risk of redundancy and who accept a new role can continue working from their current location, in accordance with our location guidance, where feasible. The exception to this would be if a colleague accepts a role that requires in-person attendance at a specific location e.g. a Finance colleague who accepts an operationally focussed Finance role. All other successful applicants will be expected to attend work at locations where roles are based. Location expectations and any associated working arrangements will be discussed and confirmed as part of the interview and offer process
Location: Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Marketplaces EU to join our team at Lands' End Europe. The Head of Europe Marketplaces is a leader responsible for defining, building and optimizing the growth of our Marketplace business in Europe. This role owns the roadmap, financial performance, merchandising and marketing strategy for third party marketplaces in Europe. The Head of Europe Marketplaces will deliver priorities, drive growth and profitability, and ensure operational excellence across chosen marketplace channels. The ideal candidate brings marketplace leadership experience, a proven track record of building and optimizing multiple marketplace businesses, strong financial acumen, and the ability to lead cross functional teams in the Europe business. Please note this role is a hybrid working role and so will require some time spent in a Lands' End office each month either Oakham in England or Mettlach in Germany depending on the successful applicant's location. As part of the Leadership team some travel to both offices will be expected. The candidate must be fluent in English and an ability to communicate in German and/or French would be a distinct advantage. Marketplace business delivery and Leadership Develop and own the roadmap for the Europe Marketplace business, ensuring alignment with the broader Europe strategy and Global Marketplace channel objectives. Define marketplace x-functional delivery roles, revenue strategies, assortment architecture, partner onboarding priorities, and longterm profitable growth plans Lead cross-functional marketplace team members, with clear accountability for marketplace accountabilities by function Champion innovation, identifying emerging channels, new opportunities and evolving consumer behaviors to drive competitive advantage. Business Growth & Financial Ownership Own the P&L for the Marketplace channel, ensuring short term financial performance and long term profitable growth. Set goals, forecasting processes, partner with leadership to optimize resource allocation. Leverage industry insights, competitive intelligence, and marketplace analytics to inform business expansion and operational enhancements. Marketplace Channel Excellence Execute business plans across all Europe marketplaces, ensuring consistency with global processes, operational rigor, and continuous improvement. Develop and implement marketplace merchandising, catalog health, pricing, SEO, promotions, supply chain efficiency, customer experience, and compliance plans Utilize KPIs and performance dashboards to drive accountability across the Marketplace channel. Partnerships & External Relationships Build and nurture high impact relationships with marketplace partners. Negotiate agreements, ensure alignment on category opportunities, and influence joint business planning. Expand the partner ecosystem to include new marketplaces Influence Global to ensure Europe has required vendors, and technology partners to accelerate channel growth. Cross Functional Leadership Collaborate with Product, Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, and Customer Service leaders to integrate marketplace execution into Europe business. Collaborate with Global Marketplace leaders and Europe merchants to influence product and merchandising roadmaps to support marketplace specific growth opportunities. Ensure digital capabilities, data flows, operational systems, and supply chain processes support scalable Europe marketplace expansion. Data Driven Performance Management Drive a culture of measurement, experimentation, and insight led decision making across the Europe Marketplace team. Review and communicate performance, risks, and opportunities to leadership, including weekly and quarterly business reviews. Identify operational bottlenecks, root cause issues, and efficiency opportunities to enhance profitability and customer experience. Skills Demonstrated success operating a multi marketplace business across Amazon and other European channels such as Zalando. Expertise in marketplace algorithms, advertising, catalog management, vendor operations, and omnichannel retail strategy. Good negotiation skills and experience managing senior external relationships. Ability to influence and collaborate across complex matrixed environments. Skilled in data analysis, marketplace reporting platforms, and KPI based decision making. High degree of agility and comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving digital landscape. Lead and develop marketplace leaders and their respective teams. Establish a high performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and operational excellence. Leadership Responsibilities Lead a team of employees. Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment. Set performance expectations and goals for team members. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback. Identify and address performance issues through coaching Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new team members, as needed. Address conflicts or issues within the team promptly and effectively. Manage team resources, including workload distribution and project assignments. Ensure optimal utilization of team members' skills and expertise. Collaborate with management to establish team goals aligned with organizational objectives. Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategies. Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, ECommerce, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred. Experience in ecommerce, digital marketplaces, or online retail; Proven track record of delivering growth in Amazon and/or other major marketplace environments.
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
Location: Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Marketplaces EU to join our team at Lands' End Europe. The Head of Europe Marketplaces is a leader responsible for defining, building and optimizing the growth of our Marketplace business in Europe. This role owns the roadmap, financial performance, merchandising and marketing strategy for third party marketplaces in Europe. The Head of Europe Marketplaces will deliver priorities, drive growth and profitability, and ensure operational excellence across chosen marketplace channels. The ideal candidate brings marketplace leadership experience, a proven track record of building and optimizing multiple marketplace businesses, strong financial acumen, and the ability to lead cross functional teams in the Europe business. Please note this role is a hybrid working role and so will require some time spent in a Lands' End office each month either Oakham in England or Mettlach in Germany depending on the successful applicant's location. As part of the Leadership team some travel to both offices will be expected. The candidate must be fluent in English and an ability to communicate in German and/or French would be a distinct advantage. Marketplace business delivery and Leadership Develop and own the roadmap for the Europe Marketplace business, ensuring alignment with the broader Europe strategy and Global Marketplace channel objectives. Define marketplace x-functional delivery roles, revenue strategies, assortment architecture, partner onboarding priorities, and longterm profitable growth plans Lead cross-functional marketplace team members, with clear accountability for marketplace accountabilities by function Champion innovation, identifying emerging channels, new opportunities and evolving consumer behaviors to drive competitive advantage. Business Growth & Financial Ownership Own the P&L for the Marketplace channel, ensuring short term financial performance and long term profitable growth. Set goals, forecasting processes, partner with leadership to optimize resource allocation. Leverage industry insights, competitive intelligence, and marketplace analytics to inform business expansion and operational enhancements. Marketplace Channel Excellence Execute business plans across all Europe marketplaces, ensuring consistency with global processes, operational rigor, and continuous improvement. Develop and implement marketplace merchandising, catalog health, pricing, SEO, promotions, supply chain efficiency, customer experience, and compliance plans Utilize KPIs and performance dashboards to drive accountability across the Marketplace channel. Partnerships & External Relationships Build and nurture high impact relationships with marketplace partners. Negotiate agreements, ensure alignment on category opportunities, and influence joint business planning. Expand the partner ecosystem to include new marketplaces Influence Global to ensure Europe has required vendors, and technology partners to accelerate channel growth. Cross Functional Leadership Collaborate with Product, Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, and Customer Service leaders to integrate marketplace execution into Europe business. Collaborate with Global Marketplace leaders and Europe merchants to influence product and merchandising roadmaps to support marketplace specific growth opportunities. Ensure digital capabilities, data flows, operational systems, and supply chain processes support scalable Europe marketplace expansion. Data Driven Performance Management Drive a culture of measurement, experimentation, and insight led decision making across the Europe Marketplace team. Review and communicate performance, risks, and opportunities to leadership, including weekly and quarterly business reviews. Identify operational bottlenecks, root cause issues, and efficiency opportunities to enhance profitability and customer experience. Skills Demonstrated success operating a multi marketplace business across Amazon and other European channels such as Zalando. Expertise in marketplace algorithms, advertising, catalog management, vendor operations, and omnichannel retail strategy. Good negotiation skills and experience managing senior external relationships. Ability to influence and collaborate across complex matrixed environments. Skilled in data analysis, marketplace reporting platforms, and KPI based decision making. High degree of agility and comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving digital landscape. Lead and develop marketplace leaders and their respective teams. Establish a high performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and operational excellence. Leadership Responsibilities Lead a team of employees. Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment. Set performance expectations and goals for team members. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback. Identify and address performance issues through coaching Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new team members, as needed. Address conflicts or issues within the team promptly and effectively. Manage team resources, including workload distribution and project assignments. Ensure optimal utilization of team members' skills and expertise. Collaborate with management to establish team goals aligned with organizational objectives. Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategies. Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, ECommerce, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred. Experience in ecommerce, digital marketplaces, or online retail; Proven track record of delivering growth in Amazon and/or other major marketplace environments.
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 26, 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.
Job Title - Senior Billing Officer and Coordinator Contract - Permanent Hours - Part time 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week) or 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week) with some flexibility around working hours Salary Range - £30,000 to 40,000 FTE pro rata (£18,800 to £24,000 for 0.6FTE and £24,000 to £32,000 for 0.8FTE) Location - London office - Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ About Coram Coram is the UK s oldest children s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. One of the nine members of the Coram group, Coram Children s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK s specialist centre for children s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with a base in Colchester. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Policy and Practice Change team promotes practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and secures systems change through research, policy and advocacy. About the role This role will coordinate, oversee and supervise the Legal Practice Unit s legal aid billing operations. Through systematic and efficient management, the post-holder will play an important role in CCLC s financial and operational sustainability. Working with the Managing Director of Legal Practice, the Heads of Department and Coram s central finance team, the key objective of the role is to help maximise the unit s legal aid billing in controlled work, certificated work and inter partes costs. It will also oversee private fees billing. The post-holder will oversee the smooth running of legal aid billing. In this role, the post-holder will work very closely with legal, operations and administrative staff. The role will act as a key point of contact for a range of internal and external stakeholders including Coram s central finance team who will support the role with grant fund management and overall accounting functions for CCLC. The post-holder will support the Managing Director of Legal Practice and Children s Rights and department heads in the successful maintenance of our relationship with the Legal Aid Agency. The role would suit a legal aid billing professional with significant direct hands on experience of a range of types of civil legal aid billing (including controlled and certificated work) and an understanding of the challenges of legal aid. The ideal candidate will have experience of supervising the work of others but support and training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is interested in developing into management, is a proactive problem solver, is highly organised and able to maintain oversight over different workstreams ensuring progress. In addition to legal aid experience, they will need an aptitude for processing large amounts of data, developing and managing spreadsheets and improving organisational systems. They will be well supported through training, an enthusiastic and competent junior billing team, the central finance team and an outsourced legal cashiering company, as well as a friendly and collaborative management team including the Managing Director and the Heads of practice areas. This is a largely office-based role in order to fully provide support to the billing team. However, some remote / hybrid working may be possible depending the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period and there will be flexibility over how the working hours days will be spread across the week (within working hours). The team are mostly based in the London office and with one billing team member in Colchester so the postholder may require some occasional travel. For further information on CCLC please visit our website. To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application. Closing date: Monday 4th May 2026 at 5pm Test and Interview date: Week commencing Monday 11th May 2026 Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram. If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No. 312278.
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
Job Title - Senior Billing Officer and Coordinator Contract - Permanent Hours - Part time 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week) or 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week) with some flexibility around working hours Salary Range - £30,000 to 40,000 FTE pro rata (£18,800 to £24,000 for 0.6FTE and £24,000 to £32,000 for 0.8FTE) Location - London office - Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ About Coram Coram is the UK s oldest children s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. One of the nine members of the Coram group, Coram Children s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK s specialist centre for children s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with a base in Colchester. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Policy and Practice Change team promotes practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and secures systems change through research, policy and advocacy. About the role This role will coordinate, oversee and supervise the Legal Practice Unit s legal aid billing operations. Through systematic and efficient management, the post-holder will play an important role in CCLC s financial and operational sustainability. Working with the Managing Director of Legal Practice, the Heads of Department and Coram s central finance team, the key objective of the role is to help maximise the unit s legal aid billing in controlled work, certificated work and inter partes costs. It will also oversee private fees billing. The post-holder will oversee the smooth running of legal aid billing. In this role, the post-holder will work very closely with legal, operations and administrative staff. The role will act as a key point of contact for a range of internal and external stakeholders including Coram s central finance team who will support the role with grant fund management and overall accounting functions for CCLC. The post-holder will support the Managing Director of Legal Practice and Children s Rights and department heads in the successful maintenance of our relationship with the Legal Aid Agency. The role would suit a legal aid billing professional with significant direct hands on experience of a range of types of civil legal aid billing (including controlled and certificated work) and an understanding of the challenges of legal aid. The ideal candidate will have experience of supervising the work of others but support and training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is interested in developing into management, is a proactive problem solver, is highly organised and able to maintain oversight over different workstreams ensuring progress. In addition to legal aid experience, they will need an aptitude for processing large amounts of data, developing and managing spreadsheets and improving organisational systems. They will be well supported through training, an enthusiastic and competent junior billing team, the central finance team and an outsourced legal cashiering company, as well as a friendly and collaborative management team including the Managing Director and the Heads of practice areas. This is a largely office-based role in order to fully provide support to the billing team. However, some remote / hybrid working may be possible depending the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period and there will be flexibility over how the working hours days will be spread across the week (within working hours). The team are mostly based in the London office and with one billing team member in Colchester so the postholder may require some occasional travel. For further information on CCLC please visit our website. To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application. Closing date: Monday 4th May 2026 at 5pm Test and Interview date: Week commencing Monday 11th May 2026 Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram. If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No. 312278.
A leading insurance company in Greater London is seeking a Head of Major and Complex Loss. In this role, you will lead a team of skilled loss adjusters while managing high-value property claims. Candidates should have a strong background in property loss adjusting, excellent leadership skills, and operational management expertise. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including flexible work arrangements and extensive professional development opportunities.
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
A leading insurance company in Greater London is seeking a Head of Major and Complex Loss. In this role, you will lead a team of skilled loss adjusters while managing high-value property claims. Candidates should have a strong background in property loss adjusting, excellent leadership skills, and operational management expertise. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including flexible work arrangements and extensive professional development opportunities.