Do you have experience of managing applications and interfaces? Do you have experience of managing Microsoft 365 applications with strong SharePoint skills? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Systems to manage the ongoing operation, efficiencies, implementations, and upgrades of a digital estate of applications for a respected, modern, & established social enterprise in the midst of a digital transformation and service improvement programme. The main purpose of the role is to take responsibility for the end-to-end ownership and improvement of the organisation's application estate and any associated integration. You will act as product owner and manage the application roadmap, continuous improvement and upgrades, whilst promoting usability, adoption and value. Further day-to-day activities will include project managing implementations and upgrades; stakeholder management and reporting; third-party supplier management; product roadmap creation and maintenance; project management; support service provision; maintenance of super user network; data integrity and security; and the production of systems documentation and training. Essential Experience working in a Business Systems Manager, Applications Manager, Applications Team Lead, Senior Applications Analyst capacity. Strong experience of application life cycle management across an estate of SaaS and hybrid applications. Strong Microsoft 365 applications and services experience in an organisational setting. Hands on experience managing SharePoint Online. Experience of working with core business enterprise systems with Finance, CRM, HR & Payroll, etc Project Management/Lead experience. Experience working on projects to install or upgrade commercial SaaS software applications (implementation/upgrade, build, configuration, UAT/testing, UX, training, support) and on service improvements. Mentoring or Leading teams, line management, and/or performance management and motivation. Strong supplier management capabilities. Desirable Relevant certification, such as Microsoft, vendor-specific, PRINCE2, ITIL, etc Experience implementing or operating Microsoft Purview capabilities. Azure Power Apps As an individual you will be analytical with excellent problem-solving skills. You will be a strong communicator both verbally and in presentation with a strong focus on customer service. Alongside a competitive salary you will receive an impressive benefits package that includes a strong contributory pension, healthcare flexible working, generous leave entitlement and professional development. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with two days per week in the office in the Northwest, with the rest of the time working from home. If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to continue your career with a driven yet friendly organisation embarking on a period of system enhancements designed to provide a better service to customers. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Do you have experience of managing applications and interfaces? Do you have experience of managing Microsoft 365 applications with strong SharePoint skills? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Systems to manage the ongoing operation, efficiencies, implementations, and upgrades of a digital estate of applications for a respected, modern, & established social enterprise in the midst of a digital transformation and service improvement programme. The main purpose of the role is to take responsibility for the end-to-end ownership and improvement of the organisation's application estate and any associated integration. You will act as product owner and manage the application roadmap, continuous improvement and upgrades, whilst promoting usability, adoption and value. Further day-to-day activities will include project managing implementations and upgrades; stakeholder management and reporting; third-party supplier management; product roadmap creation and maintenance; project management; support service provision; maintenance of super user network; data integrity and security; and the production of systems documentation and training. Essential Experience working in a Business Systems Manager, Applications Manager, Applications Team Lead, Senior Applications Analyst capacity. Strong experience of application life cycle management across an estate of SaaS and hybrid applications. Strong Microsoft 365 applications and services experience in an organisational setting. Hands on experience managing SharePoint Online. Experience of working with core business enterprise systems with Finance, CRM, HR & Payroll, etc Project Management/Lead experience. Experience working on projects to install or upgrade commercial SaaS software applications (implementation/upgrade, build, configuration, UAT/testing, UX, training, support) and on service improvements. Mentoring or Leading teams, line management, and/or performance management and motivation. Strong supplier management capabilities. Desirable Relevant certification, such as Microsoft, vendor-specific, PRINCE2, ITIL, etc Experience implementing or operating Microsoft Purview capabilities. Azure Power Apps As an individual you will be analytical with excellent problem-solving skills. You will be a strong communicator both verbally and in presentation with a strong focus on customer service. Alongside a competitive salary you will receive an impressive benefits package that includes a strong contributory pension, healthcare flexible working, generous leave entitlement and professional development. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with two days per week in the office in the Northwest, with the rest of the time working from home. If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to continue your career with a driven yet friendly organisation embarking on a period of system enhancements designed to provide a better service to customers. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
We're looking for a Senior Business Performance & Insight Analyst to play a key role in driving improved business performance and customer outcomes across the commercial property management companies In this role, you'll lead the analysis of operational, financial and customer data to generate clear, actionable insight that supports strategic decision-making, transformation activity and continuous click apply for full job details
May 08, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Business Performance & Insight Analyst to play a key role in driving improved business performance and customer outcomes across the commercial property management companies In this role, you'll lead the analysis of operational, financial and customer data to generate clear, actionable insight that supports strategic decision-making, transformation activity and continuous click apply for full job details
Your new company Join an established and high-performing Security Operations Centre, working alongside a team of experienced Cyber Engineers and Cyber Analysts. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing protection, optimisation and development of an organisation's cyber defence capabilities. Existing DV Clearance Required Hybrid working - on site near Milton Keynes Your new role As a SOC Engineer within the SOC, you will play a key role in supporting, enhancing and maintaining the organisation's protective monitoring tools and cyber security controls. Your responsibilities will include: Monitoring and reporting on the performance of SOC protective controls and tooling, investigating issues and escalating to internal teams or technology vendors where required. Supporting Security Analysts with security incident investigations as needed. Interpreting system logs and reports to improve logging quality, alerting, and utilisation of cyber tools. Creating and maintaining installation guides, administration processes, change documentation, and cyber detection rules in collaboration with Cyber Engineers and Analysts. Providing engineering support to new business areas to ensure successful integration of new systems into the SOC tooling, including configuration of monitoring, alerting and prevention rules. Ensuring the integrity, accuracy and security of all data used and stored within the toolset. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for individuals with strong analytical and technical capability, alongside a passion for cyber security. You will ideally bring: Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate, interrogate and interpret large datasets. Experience working with SIEM and IPS tools (preferred). Good understanding of Cyber Security Operations and cyber threat landscapes. Advanced IT skills and experience working within an IT support or engineering environment. Ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to team working. What you'll get in return As a contractor, you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in a mature and evolving Security Operations Centre, contributing directly to the strengthening of core cyber defence capabilities. You will benefit from: The chance to work on high-impact security engineering initiatives across a complex organisation Exposure to modern SOC tooling and enterprise-level cyber environments A supportive and collaborative team culture where your expertise will be valued A competitive day rate, via Umbrella The ability to add a significant SOC engineering project to your contracting portfolio What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
May 08, 2026
Contractor
Your new company Join an established and high-performing Security Operations Centre, working alongside a team of experienced Cyber Engineers and Cyber Analysts. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing protection, optimisation and development of an organisation's cyber defence capabilities. Existing DV Clearance Required Hybrid working - on site near Milton Keynes Your new role As a SOC Engineer within the SOC, you will play a key role in supporting, enhancing and maintaining the organisation's protective monitoring tools and cyber security controls. Your responsibilities will include: Monitoring and reporting on the performance of SOC protective controls and tooling, investigating issues and escalating to internal teams or technology vendors where required. Supporting Security Analysts with security incident investigations as needed. Interpreting system logs and reports to improve logging quality, alerting, and utilisation of cyber tools. Creating and maintaining installation guides, administration processes, change documentation, and cyber detection rules in collaboration with Cyber Engineers and Analysts. Providing engineering support to new business areas to ensure successful integration of new systems into the SOC tooling, including configuration of monitoring, alerting and prevention rules. Ensuring the integrity, accuracy and security of all data used and stored within the toolset. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for individuals with strong analytical and technical capability, alongside a passion for cyber security. You will ideally bring: Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate, interrogate and interpret large datasets. Experience working with SIEM and IPS tools (preferred). Good understanding of Cyber Security Operations and cyber threat landscapes. Advanced IT skills and experience working within an IT support or engineering environment. Ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to team working. What you'll get in return As a contractor, you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in a mature and evolving Security Operations Centre, contributing directly to the strengthening of core cyber defence capabilities. You will benefit from: The chance to work on high-impact security engineering initiatives across a complex organisation Exposure to modern SOC tooling and enterprise-level cyber environments A supportive and collaborative team culture where your expertise will be valued A competitive day rate, via Umbrella The ability to add a significant SOC engineering project to your contracting portfolio What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Drupal Architect Outside IR35 £525.00 Until end of July initially Website Transformation Higher Education Organisation Drupal Architect to support the discovery phase of a large-scale public website transformation within a higher education organisation. The programme is moving multiple public-facing websites from a Legacy CMS to Drupal and requires senior architectural input to gather, rationalise and harmonise requirements across distinct product groups. This role works under the Head of Web and alongside an existing Solutions Architect and internal Business Analyst. The focus is squarely on requirements, solution design and reuse strategy , not build or delivery. Programme Context The organisation currently operates multiple Legacy CMS sites serving different audiences and product areas, including international and UK-focused content and assessment-related material. These will be migrated to separate Drupal instances per product group , aligned through a shared design and reuse approach. Most capability is expected to be common across sites, with some product-specific bespoke requirements . The immediate aim is to step away from Legacy platforms and establish a clear, reusable Drupal blueprint that can be taken to market through a formal RFP for delivery partners. The Assignment The initial discovery phase is already underway. This contract strengthens the architecture and design capability by adding a business-facing Drupal technical architect who can: Work with stakeholders to understand what they need Assess how Drupal can fulfil those needs Harmonise overlapping requirements across product groups Shape high-level designs that balance reuse with necessary variation The outputs from this engagement will form the baseline set of requirements and designs used across all product groups ahead of vendor procurement. Key Responsibilities Lead and support requirements discovery workshops with business and product stakeholders Consolidate, de-duplicate and harmonise requirements across multiple product groups Work alongside the Drupal Solutions Architect to define high-level solution options Translate agreed approaches into High-Level Technical Designs (HLDs) , covering: Content models Component and pattern choices Reuse versus bespoke decisions Integration considerations where relevant Assess requirements against reusable Drupal assets and patterns, identifying where common solutions apply Maintain clear traceability between business goals, requirements and architectural outcomes Write user stories and acceptance criteria to support backlog refinement Contribute to knowledge transfer across the programme during discovery In Scope/Out of Scope In scope Requirements elicitation, consolidation and harmonisation High-level solution outlining High-Level Technical Design (HLD) creation Reuse and consistency assessment Discovery-phase knowledge transfer Out of scope Detailed or low-level technical architecture Platform governance Build or implementation delivery BAU support or infrastructure operations Vendor selection or supplier management Skills & Experience Required Essential Extensive experience (circa 10+ years) in hybrid Business Analysis/Solution Design roles Strong, hands-on Drupal expertise , including: Content modelling Site building Clear understanding of what Drupal can and cannot deliver without custom development Demonstrable experience producing High-Level Technical Designs Familiarity with modern Drupal concepts such as Recipes, Install Profiles, Distributions, SDC and Storybook Confident facilitating workshops and challenging stakeholders to align on shared solutions Comfortable operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Desirable Drupal certification (Acquia or equivalent) or community contributions Previous experience supporting a Solutions Architect within a platform or multi-site model Familiarity with Figma, design tokens or design-system processes Working knowledge of WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards Experience with Jira, Confluence or requirements traceability tooling
May 08, 2026
Contractor
Drupal Architect Outside IR35 £525.00 Until end of July initially Website Transformation Higher Education Organisation Drupal Architect to support the discovery phase of a large-scale public website transformation within a higher education organisation. The programme is moving multiple public-facing websites from a Legacy CMS to Drupal and requires senior architectural input to gather, rationalise and harmonise requirements across distinct product groups. This role works under the Head of Web and alongside an existing Solutions Architect and internal Business Analyst. The focus is squarely on requirements, solution design and reuse strategy , not build or delivery. Programme Context The organisation currently operates multiple Legacy CMS sites serving different audiences and product areas, including international and UK-focused content and assessment-related material. These will be migrated to separate Drupal instances per product group , aligned through a shared design and reuse approach. Most capability is expected to be common across sites, with some product-specific bespoke requirements . The immediate aim is to step away from Legacy platforms and establish a clear, reusable Drupal blueprint that can be taken to market through a formal RFP for delivery partners. The Assignment The initial discovery phase is already underway. This contract strengthens the architecture and design capability by adding a business-facing Drupal technical architect who can: Work with stakeholders to understand what they need Assess how Drupal can fulfil those needs Harmonise overlapping requirements across product groups Shape high-level designs that balance reuse with necessary variation The outputs from this engagement will form the baseline set of requirements and designs used across all product groups ahead of vendor procurement. Key Responsibilities Lead and support requirements discovery workshops with business and product stakeholders Consolidate, de-duplicate and harmonise requirements across multiple product groups Work alongside the Drupal Solutions Architect to define high-level solution options Translate agreed approaches into High-Level Technical Designs (HLDs) , covering: Content models Component and pattern choices Reuse versus bespoke decisions Integration considerations where relevant Assess requirements against reusable Drupal assets and patterns, identifying where common solutions apply Maintain clear traceability between business goals, requirements and architectural outcomes Write user stories and acceptance criteria to support backlog refinement Contribute to knowledge transfer across the programme during discovery In Scope/Out of Scope In scope Requirements elicitation, consolidation and harmonisation High-level solution outlining High-Level Technical Design (HLD) creation Reuse and consistency assessment Discovery-phase knowledge transfer Out of scope Detailed or low-level technical architecture Platform governance Build or implementation delivery BAU support or infrastructure operations Vendor selection or supplier management Skills & Experience Required Essential Extensive experience (circa 10+ years) in hybrid Business Analysis/Solution Design roles Strong, hands-on Drupal expertise , including: Content modelling Site building Clear understanding of what Drupal can and cannot deliver without custom development Demonstrable experience producing High-Level Technical Designs Familiarity with modern Drupal concepts such as Recipes, Install Profiles, Distributions, SDC and Storybook Confident facilitating workshops and challenging stakeholders to align on shared solutions Comfortable operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Desirable Drupal certification (Acquia or equivalent) or community contributions Previous experience supporting a Solutions Architect within a platform or multi-site model Familiarity with Figma, design tokens or design-system processes Working knowledge of WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards Experience with Jira, Confluence or requirements traceability tooling
Director of Vendor Management & BPO One of the UK's leading insurance groups requires a Director of Vendor management and BPO. This is a hugely ambitious insurance who have grown through acquisition to become a leader industry figure. The position owns the end-to-end commercial relationship across captive and outsourced operations portfolio. This is a hands-on, senior role combining procurement/contract governance with day-to-day provider relationship management. The postholder provides the commercial authority and credibility needed to hold our outsource provider to the terms of their agreements, and to escalate effectively when performance falls short This is the single point of commercial accountability for the companies multi-provider outsource portfolio. It is the most critical retained hire in the vendor management office structure. This role acts globally to both manage existing relationship but to also ensure a clear articulation of the scope and quality of the service. Owns the offshore strategy and works with the regions/provider to ensure global adoption, business process improvement and technology innovation; across the broker value chain. Responsibilities Own all commercial contracts with providers end-to-end. Lead contract negotiations/renewals, rate renegotiations and SLA amendments; ensure the company is never in a position of auto-renewing on unfavorable terms. Key individual on any DD activities. Manage the contract register; maintain current, executed versions of all agreements including IDTAs. Instruct external legal advisers on contract matters; review and approve legal advice before escalation to COO. Drive MSA/contract renegotiations from input-based to outcome-based/step-down FTE provisions as automation matures. Act as the primary relationship owner with all three providers at account director/board level Chair quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with each provider; ensure QBR outputs feed into the performance dashboard. Manage the escalation path for all P1/P2 incidents across the outsource portfolio. Maintain constructive but commercially robust relationships - Oversee onboarding of any future providers within the multi-provider model Accountable for SLA compliance across all three providers; reviews the weekly performance pack produced by the Performance Analyst. Approve the monthly and quarterly performance reporting presented to the Group Operations Committee. Monitor benefits realisation against the Harley business case; escalate material variances to the COO and CFO. Oversee the VMO tooling suite (vendor management platform, SLA dashboards, contract repository); approve tooling changes. The role reports directly to the COO and attends the Group Operations Committee. It is the most commercially exposed position in the retained VMO structure and requires an individual capable of holding captives and three provider relationships simultaneously while maintaining regulatory compliance and delivering a programme of continuous improvement. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a hugely ambitious organisation on a growth trajectory reporting directly into the board COO. The role can be based out of the London or region offices and is 2/3 days in the office with the rest remote. The package is based in the region of £150K with a package will in excess of £200K
May 08, 2026
Full time
Director of Vendor Management & BPO One of the UK's leading insurance groups requires a Director of Vendor management and BPO. This is a hugely ambitious insurance who have grown through acquisition to become a leader industry figure. The position owns the end-to-end commercial relationship across captive and outsourced operations portfolio. This is a hands-on, senior role combining procurement/contract governance with day-to-day provider relationship management. The postholder provides the commercial authority and credibility needed to hold our outsource provider to the terms of their agreements, and to escalate effectively when performance falls short This is the single point of commercial accountability for the companies multi-provider outsource portfolio. It is the most critical retained hire in the vendor management office structure. This role acts globally to both manage existing relationship but to also ensure a clear articulation of the scope and quality of the service. Owns the offshore strategy and works with the regions/provider to ensure global adoption, business process improvement and technology innovation; across the broker value chain. Responsibilities Own all commercial contracts with providers end-to-end. Lead contract negotiations/renewals, rate renegotiations and SLA amendments; ensure the company is never in a position of auto-renewing on unfavorable terms. Key individual on any DD activities. Manage the contract register; maintain current, executed versions of all agreements including IDTAs. Instruct external legal advisers on contract matters; review and approve legal advice before escalation to COO. Drive MSA/contract renegotiations from input-based to outcome-based/step-down FTE provisions as automation matures. Act as the primary relationship owner with all three providers at account director/board level Chair quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with each provider; ensure QBR outputs feed into the performance dashboard. Manage the escalation path for all P1/P2 incidents across the outsource portfolio. Maintain constructive but commercially robust relationships - Oversee onboarding of any future providers within the multi-provider model Accountable for SLA compliance across all three providers; reviews the weekly performance pack produced by the Performance Analyst. Approve the monthly and quarterly performance reporting presented to the Group Operations Committee. Monitor benefits realisation against the Harley business case; escalate material variances to the COO and CFO. Oversee the VMO tooling suite (vendor management platform, SLA dashboards, contract repository); approve tooling changes. The role reports directly to the COO and attends the Group Operations Committee. It is the most commercially exposed position in the retained VMO structure and requires an individual capable of holding captives and three provider relationships simultaneously while maintaining regulatory compliance and delivering a programme of continuous improvement. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a hugely ambitious organisation on a growth trajectory reporting directly into the board COO. The role can be based out of the London or region offices and is 2/3 days in the office with the rest remote. The package is based in the region of £150K with a package will in excess of £200K
Are you a creative, curious analyst who enjoys turning data into insight and building smarter ways of working? This top, global law firm are looking for an FP&A Analyst to join a high-performing finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys thinking creatively about data , improving how information is presented, and helping stakeholders truly understand financial performance. The Opportunity You'll play a key role in shaping how financial information is analysed, visualised and shared across the business. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and internal stakeholders, you'll help develop impactful reporting, dashboards and tools that support better commercial decision-making. This is more than a reporting role - it's an opportunity to innovate, experiment and influence how finance adds value. What You'll Be Doing in this FP&A Analyst role Creating and enhancing monthly performance reporting for senior stakeholders. Designing, developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and Excel tools that bring financial data to life. Building a deep understanding of financial and operational data to confidently respond to stakeholder questions. Partnering with senior analysts, finance managers and other teams to improve reporting processes and outputs . Identifying opportunities to drive efficiency and automation through technology. Supporting ad-hoc analysis for senior leadership and management forums. Documenting and improving financial processes, including involvement in system upgrades and testing. Helping ensure consistent use and interpretation of key financial metrics across the business. What They're Looking For in this FP&A Analyst This role would suit someone who is naturally inquisitive, enjoys problem-solving and isn't afraid to challenge or improve existing ways of working. You'll ideally bring: At least 2 years' experience in FP&A or a similar analytical finance role. Strong skills in Excel (including advanced formulas, lookups, dynamic arrays and Power Query). Experience with Power BI , with enthusiasm to keep developing technically. Confidence working with large datasets and extracting data from finance systems. Experience in professional services is helpful but not essential. About You A creative and analytical thinker who enjoys improving how data is used and communicated. Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working with a range of stakeholders. A strong communicator who can explain complex information clearly. Organised, dependable and able to manage competing priorities. Curious, adaptable and keen to continually learn and add value. Flexible in approach and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Why Apply for this FP&A Analyst role? This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a collaborative FP&A team where your ideas, creativity and initiative are genuinely valued . You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, work with modern reporting tools and have the opportunity to make a real impact on how finance supports the wider business. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Are you a creative, curious analyst who enjoys turning data into insight and building smarter ways of working? This top, global law firm are looking for an FP&A Analyst to join a high-performing finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys thinking creatively about data , improving how information is presented, and helping stakeholders truly understand financial performance. The Opportunity You'll play a key role in shaping how financial information is analysed, visualised and shared across the business. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and internal stakeholders, you'll help develop impactful reporting, dashboards and tools that support better commercial decision-making. This is more than a reporting role - it's an opportunity to innovate, experiment and influence how finance adds value. What You'll Be Doing in this FP&A Analyst role Creating and enhancing monthly performance reporting for senior stakeholders. Designing, developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and Excel tools that bring financial data to life. Building a deep understanding of financial and operational data to confidently respond to stakeholder questions. Partnering with senior analysts, finance managers and other teams to improve reporting processes and outputs . Identifying opportunities to drive efficiency and automation through technology. Supporting ad-hoc analysis for senior leadership and management forums. Documenting and improving financial processes, including involvement in system upgrades and testing. Helping ensure consistent use and interpretation of key financial metrics across the business. What They're Looking For in this FP&A Analyst This role would suit someone who is naturally inquisitive, enjoys problem-solving and isn't afraid to challenge or improve existing ways of working. You'll ideally bring: At least 2 years' experience in FP&A or a similar analytical finance role. Strong skills in Excel (including advanced formulas, lookups, dynamic arrays and Power Query). Experience with Power BI , with enthusiasm to keep developing technically. Confidence working with large datasets and extracting data from finance systems. Experience in professional services is helpful but not essential. About You A creative and analytical thinker who enjoys improving how data is used and communicated. Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working with a range of stakeholders. A strong communicator who can explain complex information clearly. Organised, dependable and able to manage competing priorities. Curious, adaptable and keen to continually learn and add value. Flexible in approach and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Why Apply for this FP&A Analyst role? This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a collaborative FP&A team where your ideas, creativity and initiative are genuinely valued . You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, work with modern reporting tools and have the opportunity to make a real impact on how finance supports the wider business. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)
Manchester, Lancashire
Overview Are you a pensions administration professional and ready to drive meaningful change and champion operational excellence? We're looking for a Senior Business Improvement Analyst to join our Pension Operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our UK pension administration business by delivering initiatives that enhance efficiency, improve processes, and create a robust operating model. This role offers a chance to take the next step in your career and make a real impact. How you'll make an impact Support Operational Improvements: Maintain and enhance processes and communications, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and strategic priorities. Drive Transformation: Represent and advocate for operations teams during business transformation projects, ensuring their voice is heard. Support New Business Initiatives: Play a key role in due diligence, contracting, and ensuring a smooth transition to 'go live'. Enhance Reporting and Compliance: Develop internal and external reporting mechanisms, including those related to Consumer Duty and member experience measures. Optimise Offshoring Processes: Strengthen relationships with offshore teams, improve existing processes, and support the offshoring of new activities. Deliver Measurable Benefits: Ensure improvements result in increased revenue or cost reductions, contributing to the overall success of the business. About You To succeed in this role, you'll need: Experience: A seasoned professional in occupational pension scheme administration, with a strong background in transformation initiatives. Analytical Skills: A logical approach to problem solving, with the ability to use data and metrics to drive performance and efficiencies. Communication: Strong literacy skills, confidence in providing feedback, and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders. Customer Focus: A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional customer service. Interpersonal Skills: Self motivation, the ability to work independently, and a passion for championing change. Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and pension administration systems. Desirable APMI or EPMI qualifications. Knowledge of industry developments and trends. Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get; depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' extra days. Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to. Life insurance, which will pay 4 your basic annual salary, which you can top up to 10 . Income protection, we'll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up. Health cash plan or private medical insurance. Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year. Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount. Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan. Critical illness cover. Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally. Season ticket loan. Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shopping or next big purchase. Emergency back up family care. And many more We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities; if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don't worry, we're here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you'd prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, colour, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Overview Are you a pensions administration professional and ready to drive meaningful change and champion operational excellence? We're looking for a Senior Business Improvement Analyst to join our Pension Operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our UK pension administration business by delivering initiatives that enhance efficiency, improve processes, and create a robust operating model. This role offers a chance to take the next step in your career and make a real impact. How you'll make an impact Support Operational Improvements: Maintain and enhance processes and communications, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and strategic priorities. Drive Transformation: Represent and advocate for operations teams during business transformation projects, ensuring their voice is heard. Support New Business Initiatives: Play a key role in due diligence, contracting, and ensuring a smooth transition to 'go live'. Enhance Reporting and Compliance: Develop internal and external reporting mechanisms, including those related to Consumer Duty and member experience measures. Optimise Offshoring Processes: Strengthen relationships with offshore teams, improve existing processes, and support the offshoring of new activities. Deliver Measurable Benefits: Ensure improvements result in increased revenue or cost reductions, contributing to the overall success of the business. About You To succeed in this role, you'll need: Experience: A seasoned professional in occupational pension scheme administration, with a strong background in transformation initiatives. Analytical Skills: A logical approach to problem solving, with the ability to use data and metrics to drive performance and efficiencies. Communication: Strong literacy skills, confidence in providing feedback, and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders. Customer Focus: A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional customer service. Interpersonal Skills: Self motivation, the ability to work independently, and a passion for championing change. Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and pension administration systems. Desirable APMI or EPMI qualifications. Knowledge of industry developments and trends. Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get; depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' extra days. Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to. Life insurance, which will pay 4 your basic annual salary, which you can top up to 10 . Income protection, we'll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up. Health cash plan or private medical insurance. Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year. Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount. Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan. Critical illness cover. Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally. Season ticket loan. Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shopping or next big purchase. Emergency back up family care. And many more We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities; if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don't worry, we're here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you'd prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, colour, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Role : Senior Business Analyst - VP Location : London, UK Duration : 6 months PAYE Contract Overall purpose of the role: Your primary focus will be analyzing back-to-back trades to understand the numerous ways they are currently generated and managed between trading systems and middle office systems. As part of this consolidation, you will use the project as an opportunity to evaluate existing booking models to determine how they can be simplified, minimizing complexity and streamlining the overall flow going forward. Key Accountabilities: Map the existing booking flows and models between the front office and middle office within cash equities. Deliver a strategic set of recommendations on how to collapse, minimize, and simplify booking flows moving forward. Evaluate and manage the project's impact on global regulatory reporting, utilizing your knowledge of MiFID reporting, which is a key aspect in EMEA. Work closely with business (product) teams that look after projects serving trading teams. Collaborate with various leads or their delegates across pre-trade applications on the trading side. Key Skills: Strong knowledge of cash equities, including a deep understanding of the lifecycle for an order and the different types of trades. Essential Financial Services experience, specifically featuring asset control knowledge. Excellent stakeholder management experience, with the ability to understand how flows work from simplified applications. Experience dealing with complexity and scale across multiple global regions, such as EMEA, APAC, and the US. Previous experience in a large, complex organization is highly preferred to ensure familiarity with the scale of the challenges faced. Role focuses on flow analysis and recommendations rather than technical system implementation.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Role : Senior Business Analyst - VP Location : London, UK Duration : 6 months PAYE Contract Overall purpose of the role: Your primary focus will be analyzing back-to-back trades to understand the numerous ways they are currently generated and managed between trading systems and middle office systems. As part of this consolidation, you will use the project as an opportunity to evaluate existing booking models to determine how they can be simplified, minimizing complexity and streamlining the overall flow going forward. Key Accountabilities: Map the existing booking flows and models between the front office and middle office within cash equities. Deliver a strategic set of recommendations on how to collapse, minimize, and simplify booking flows moving forward. Evaluate and manage the project's impact on global regulatory reporting, utilizing your knowledge of MiFID reporting, which is a key aspect in EMEA. Work closely with business (product) teams that look after projects serving trading teams. Collaborate with various leads or their delegates across pre-trade applications on the trading side. Key Skills: Strong knowledge of cash equities, including a deep understanding of the lifecycle for an order and the different types of trades. Essential Financial Services experience, specifically featuring asset control knowledge. Excellent stakeholder management experience, with the ability to understand how flows work from simplified applications. Experience dealing with complexity and scale across multiple global regions, such as EMEA, APAC, and the US. Previous experience in a large, complex organization is highly preferred to ensure familiarity with the scale of the challenges faced. Role focuses on flow analysis and recommendations rather than technical system implementation.
Senior Golang Developer - Kubernetes - Financial Services Excellent opportunity opens for an experienced Developer strong on Golang with experience in AWS and Kubernetes to join a highly regarded Financial Services entity's London office. You will act as the team lead and play a key role in building mission-critical financial applications that power trading, investment, and risk management systems across the firm. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are eager to apply your technical expertise to the financial services industry, this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Back End services using GoLang to support financial applications and services , including trading platforms, investment systems, and risk management tools. Build and deploy cloud-based solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and Lambda to create scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. Implement and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring seamless orchestration, scaling, and resilience in a cloud environment. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while following best practices for financial systems development, focusing on performance and security. Collaborate with other development teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, and ensure that applications meet financial regulatory standards and business needs. Optimize the performance of Back End services, ensuring low-latency responses and high availability, critical for financial services. Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring systems to ensure the reliability and stability of production systems. Proactively identify issues and bottlenecks in existing systems and propose solutions to improve the system's performance and scalability. Stay updated with new tools, technologies, and industry trends in cloud computing, containerization, and financial systems to continuously improve development practices and outcomes. Ideal Skills: Proven experience (2+ years) in GoLang Back End development, with a strong focus on performance optimization and building scalable systems for high-volume, high-frequency financial applications. Strong experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and other cloud-native technologies. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in a cloud environment. Solid understanding of financial systems and services, particularly in areas such as trading platforms, investment management, and risk analytics. Experience in building microservices architectures and working with APIs (RESTful, gRPC, etc.) to integrate various systems. Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) practices. Experience with database systems (relational and NoSQL) and working with financial data. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools to streamline the development life cycle, such as infrastructure-as-code (eg, Terraform or CloudFormation). Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring uptime and performance in high-pressure, mission-critical scenarios. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced financial environment. Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, etc.) to create efficient and scalable solutions. Knowledge of financial industry regulations and standards, particularly around data security and privacy. Familiarity with event-driven architectures or message queues (eg, Kafka, RabbitMQ) for Real Time data processing. Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous delivery tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI. Understanding of performance monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Datadog. Interested? Please Apply! Golang Go AWS Kubernetes Terraform Bank Banking Finance Financial Services Crypto Blockchain Web3 Trading Exchange Digital Assets Hybrid Flexible Developer Software Engineer Backend Developer Golang Engineer Kafka Apache Kafka RabbitMQ AWS Lambda Cloud Platform
May 08, 2026
Full time
Senior Golang Developer - Kubernetes - Financial Services Excellent opportunity opens for an experienced Developer strong on Golang with experience in AWS and Kubernetes to join a highly regarded Financial Services entity's London office. You will act as the team lead and play a key role in building mission-critical financial applications that power trading, investment, and risk management systems across the firm. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are eager to apply your technical expertise to the financial services industry, this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Back End services using GoLang to support financial applications and services , including trading platforms, investment systems, and risk management tools. Build and deploy cloud-based solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and Lambda to create scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. Implement and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring seamless orchestration, scaling, and resilience in a cloud environment. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while following best practices for financial systems development, focusing on performance and security. Collaborate with other development teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, and ensure that applications meet financial regulatory standards and business needs. Optimize the performance of Back End services, ensuring low-latency responses and high availability, critical for financial services. Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring systems to ensure the reliability and stability of production systems. Proactively identify issues and bottlenecks in existing systems and propose solutions to improve the system's performance and scalability. Stay updated with new tools, technologies, and industry trends in cloud computing, containerization, and financial systems to continuously improve development practices and outcomes. Ideal Skills: Proven experience (2+ years) in GoLang Back End development, with a strong focus on performance optimization and building scalable systems for high-volume, high-frequency financial applications. Strong experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and other cloud-native technologies. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in a cloud environment. Solid understanding of financial systems and services, particularly in areas such as trading platforms, investment management, and risk analytics. Experience in building microservices architectures and working with APIs (RESTful, gRPC, etc.) to integrate various systems. Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) practices. Experience with database systems (relational and NoSQL) and working with financial data. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools to streamline the development life cycle, such as infrastructure-as-code (eg, Terraform or CloudFormation). Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring uptime and performance in high-pressure, mission-critical scenarios. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced financial environment. Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, etc.) to create efficient and scalable solutions. Knowledge of financial industry regulations and standards, particularly around data security and privacy. Familiarity with event-driven architectures or message queues (eg, Kafka, RabbitMQ) for Real Time data processing. Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous delivery tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI. Understanding of performance monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Datadog. Interested? Please Apply! Golang Go AWS Kubernetes Terraform Bank Banking Finance Financial Services Crypto Blockchain Web3 Trading Exchange Digital Assets Hybrid Flexible Developer Software Engineer Backend Developer Golang Engineer Kafka Apache Kafka RabbitMQ AWS Lambda Cloud Platform
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Overview Are you a pensions administration professional and ready to drive meaningful change and champion operational excellence? We're looking for a Senior Business Improvement Analyst to join our Pension Operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our UK pension administration business by delivering initiatives that enhance efficiency, improve processes, and create a robust operating model. This role offers a chance to take the next step in your career and make a real impact. How you'll make an impact Support Operational Improvements: Maintain and enhance processes and communications, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and strategic priorities. Drive Transformation: Represent and advocate for operations teams during business transformation projects, ensuring their voice is heard. Support New Business Initiatives: Play a key role in due diligence, contracting, and ensuring a smooth transition to 'go live'. Enhance Reporting and Compliance: Develop internal and external reporting mechanisms, including those related to Consumer Duty and member experience measures. Optimise Offshoring Processes: Strengthen relationships with offshore teams, improve existing processes, and support the offshoring of new activities. Deliver Measurable Benefits: Ensure improvements result in increased revenue or cost reductions, contributing to the overall success of the business. About You To succeed in this role, you'll need: Experience: A seasoned professional in occupational pension scheme administration, with a strong background in transformation initiatives. Analytical Skills: A logical approach to problem solving, with the ability to use data and metrics to drive performance and efficiencies. Communication: Strong literacy skills, confidence in providing feedback, and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders. Customer Focus: A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional customer service. Interpersonal Skills: Self motivation, the ability to work independently, and a passion for championing change. Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and pension administration systems. Desirable APMI or EPMI qualifications. Knowledge of industry developments and trends. Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get; depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' extra days. Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to. Life insurance, which will pay 4 your basic annual salary, which you can top up to 10 . Income protection, we'll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up. Health cash plan or private medical insurance. Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year. Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount. Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan. Critical illness cover. Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally. Season ticket loan. Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shopping or next big purchase. Emergency back up family care. And many more We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities; if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don't worry, we're here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you'd prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, colour, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Overview Are you a pensions administration professional and ready to drive meaningful change and champion operational excellence? We're looking for a Senior Business Improvement Analyst to join our Pension Operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our UK pension administration business by delivering initiatives that enhance efficiency, improve processes, and create a robust operating model. This role offers a chance to take the next step in your career and make a real impact. How you'll make an impact Support Operational Improvements: Maintain and enhance processes and communications, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and strategic priorities. Drive Transformation: Represent and advocate for operations teams during business transformation projects, ensuring their voice is heard. Support New Business Initiatives: Play a key role in due diligence, contracting, and ensuring a smooth transition to 'go live'. Enhance Reporting and Compliance: Develop internal and external reporting mechanisms, including those related to Consumer Duty and member experience measures. Optimise Offshoring Processes: Strengthen relationships with offshore teams, improve existing processes, and support the offshoring of new activities. Deliver Measurable Benefits: Ensure improvements result in increased revenue or cost reductions, contributing to the overall success of the business. About You To succeed in this role, you'll need: Experience: A seasoned professional in occupational pension scheme administration, with a strong background in transformation initiatives. Analytical Skills: A logical approach to problem solving, with the ability to use data and metrics to drive performance and efficiencies. Communication: Strong literacy skills, confidence in providing feedback, and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders. Customer Focus: A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional customer service. Interpersonal Skills: Self motivation, the ability to work independently, and a passion for championing change. Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and pension administration systems. Desirable APMI or EPMI qualifications. Knowledge of industry developments and trends. Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get; depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' extra days. Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to. Life insurance, which will pay 4 your basic annual salary, which you can top up to 10 . Income protection, we'll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up. Health cash plan or private medical insurance. Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year. Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount. Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan. Critical illness cover. Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally. Season ticket loan. Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shopping or next big purchase. Emergency back up family care. And many more We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities; if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don't worry, we're here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you'd prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, colour, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
An established and well-regarded financial services organisation is looking to appoint a Financial Data Analyst to join its Actuarial / Financial Reporting function. This role would suit a numerate, detail-focused analyst who enjoys working with complex financial data, improving controls and processes, and supporting reporting within a regulated environment. The position offers broad exposure across valuations, management information, and project work, with regular interaction with senior stakeholders. The Role You will be responsible for supporting the financial and risk management activities of the business, with a particular focus on data quality, reconciliation, and reporting. Key responsibilities will include: Owning the data reconciliation process for monthly and year-end actuarial valuations Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance data accuracy and efficiency Developing and maintaining a robust control framework around financial data used for actuarial purposes Producing and updating financial and risk dashboards for senior management, Boards, and Committees Supporting regular management information (MI) reporting Leading demographic experience investigations and contributing to annual experience analysis Supporting cross-functional projects, responding to data and analysis queries as required Maintaining clear documentation of processes, controls, and procedures The Candidate The successful candidate is likely to have a strong analytical mindset and experience working with financial datasets in a structured, regulated environment. Essential requirements: Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a numerate discipline Experience analysing, summarising, and reconciling financial data Strong Excel capability and high level of computer literacy (SQL desirable) Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills In return you will be rewarded with a friendly, supportive working environment with a varied and interesting workload within a highly respected and established organisation.
May 08, 2026
Full time
An established and well-regarded financial services organisation is looking to appoint a Financial Data Analyst to join its Actuarial / Financial Reporting function. This role would suit a numerate, detail-focused analyst who enjoys working with complex financial data, improving controls and processes, and supporting reporting within a regulated environment. The position offers broad exposure across valuations, management information, and project work, with regular interaction with senior stakeholders. The Role You will be responsible for supporting the financial and risk management activities of the business, with a particular focus on data quality, reconciliation, and reporting. Key responsibilities will include: Owning the data reconciliation process for monthly and year-end actuarial valuations Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance data accuracy and efficiency Developing and maintaining a robust control framework around financial data used for actuarial purposes Producing and updating financial and risk dashboards for senior management, Boards, and Committees Supporting regular management information (MI) reporting Leading demographic experience investigations and contributing to annual experience analysis Supporting cross-functional projects, responding to data and analysis queries as required Maintaining clear documentation of processes, controls, and procedures The Candidate The successful candidate is likely to have a strong analytical mindset and experience working with financial datasets in a structured, regulated environment. Essential requirements: Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a numerate discipline Experience analysing, summarising, and reconciling financial data Strong Excel capability and high level of computer literacy (SQL desirable) Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills In return you will be rewarded with a friendly, supportive working environment with a varied and interesting workload within a highly respected and established organisation.
PMO Analyst Swindon or Newport- flexible and hybrid working options Band: 34,100 (DOE) Working at UKSBS UKSBS is a shared public sector service centre providing high quality HR, Payroll, Finance, Procurement and IT services and expertise to our partners. We are proud of the part we play in enabling our partners to achieve the best outcomes for the British people and the UK economy. Our people are the heart of our success. We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team and play a part in that success, that's why we invest and grow our workforce. In return for your talent and contributions, we offer flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, a generous benefits package, an inclusive working environment that values your contribution, and opportunities to develop your skills and career with us. In line with the Government's Shared Services Strategy, the Matrix Programme is intended to deliver modern, cost-effective and scalable shared business services to nine departments (the Policy Cluster), with UKSBS as the provider, meeting changing Government requirements, and driving innovations to optimise efficiencies and enhance user experience. The Programme will also implement a new modern SaaS ERP platform, from which UKSBS can deliver these services, driving harmonisation and significant business change across the Departments. This is a large, complex multi-year programme. Role Purpose: The PMO Analyst role is to support the successful delivery of the change portfolio, by providing PMO services (governance, delivery assurance, analysis, planning, reporting, financial control, support and administration) at portfolio level, and to support key projects and programmes. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Manage the 'Change Request' process, acting as the first critical checkpoint for new submissions; performing a quality review of content to ensure the form is compliant and articulates the problem and any deadlines clearly; applying judgement on how to address gaps and when to fast-track Facilitate and assist in progressing a Change request through the assessment process. Manage the Portfolio Log, providing bespoke analysis and reporting as required Provide portfolio level analysis and reporting by collating information from multiple projects, and critically reviewing information before summarising as MI for key stakeholders Provide start-up services for projects on governance, planning and risk management Track portfolio level risks, issues, dependencies, changes and actions and instigate follow up actions to ensure they are progressed promptly Maintain intranet and SharePoint sites, and ensure project collateral is version controlled, appropriately protectively marked and stored in the appropriate place Contribute to the evolution of PMO services and implement improvements at portfolio level, demonstrating their value to gain buy-in for improvements To do this role well you will have the following experience: Previous experience of working within a PMO function or similar/comparable function Experience in planning, organising and providing administrative support Experience of managing own workload, in a pressured environment with tight deadlines and moving schedules Experience interacting and working with senior management and key stakeholders Ability to work at a broad portfolio level, and drill down at project level where required Competence in gathering data, analysing and presenting information Good customer service and relationship management skills, to build trust and collaborative working relationships Advanced Office Skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, presentation Strong analytical skills, with an excellent eye for detail and quality English and Mathematics GCSEs or equivalent Desirable: Project Management Foundation qualification Previous experience of working within a PMO function or similar/comparable function Competent in the use of Microsoft Project Opportunities to develop We value our employees and recognise the importance of ongoing professional development in enabling people to fulfil their ambitions. Whether you are starting out in your career or looking to build on existing experience, we can provide you with opportunities to work towards your goals. Our in-house expertise is vast, whether you're interested in learning more about a particular type of software, you need to work on your presentation skills, or you want to develop your ability to influence and negotiate skills, we will support you. We are an inclusive and Disability Confident employer and welcome all applications. UKSBS does not hold a Home Office Sponsor Licence under the UK Immigration System, therefore candidates are required to have eligibility to live and work in the UK prior to applying. We look forward to hearing from you. We are UKSBS. We are creating a place where people love to work, a culture where we lead, we change, we deliver and we empower our people to be curious, take action and add value.
May 08, 2026
Full time
PMO Analyst Swindon or Newport- flexible and hybrid working options Band: 34,100 (DOE) Working at UKSBS UKSBS is a shared public sector service centre providing high quality HR, Payroll, Finance, Procurement and IT services and expertise to our partners. We are proud of the part we play in enabling our partners to achieve the best outcomes for the British people and the UK economy. Our people are the heart of our success. We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team and play a part in that success, that's why we invest and grow our workforce. In return for your talent and contributions, we offer flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, a generous benefits package, an inclusive working environment that values your contribution, and opportunities to develop your skills and career with us. In line with the Government's Shared Services Strategy, the Matrix Programme is intended to deliver modern, cost-effective and scalable shared business services to nine departments (the Policy Cluster), with UKSBS as the provider, meeting changing Government requirements, and driving innovations to optimise efficiencies and enhance user experience. The Programme will also implement a new modern SaaS ERP platform, from which UKSBS can deliver these services, driving harmonisation and significant business change across the Departments. This is a large, complex multi-year programme. Role Purpose: The PMO Analyst role is to support the successful delivery of the change portfolio, by providing PMO services (governance, delivery assurance, analysis, planning, reporting, financial control, support and administration) at portfolio level, and to support key projects and programmes. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Manage the 'Change Request' process, acting as the first critical checkpoint for new submissions; performing a quality review of content to ensure the form is compliant and articulates the problem and any deadlines clearly; applying judgement on how to address gaps and when to fast-track Facilitate and assist in progressing a Change request through the assessment process. Manage the Portfolio Log, providing bespoke analysis and reporting as required Provide portfolio level analysis and reporting by collating information from multiple projects, and critically reviewing information before summarising as MI for key stakeholders Provide start-up services for projects on governance, planning and risk management Track portfolio level risks, issues, dependencies, changes and actions and instigate follow up actions to ensure they are progressed promptly Maintain intranet and SharePoint sites, and ensure project collateral is version controlled, appropriately protectively marked and stored in the appropriate place Contribute to the evolution of PMO services and implement improvements at portfolio level, demonstrating their value to gain buy-in for improvements To do this role well you will have the following experience: Previous experience of working within a PMO function or similar/comparable function Experience in planning, organising and providing administrative support Experience of managing own workload, in a pressured environment with tight deadlines and moving schedules Experience interacting and working with senior management and key stakeholders Ability to work at a broad portfolio level, and drill down at project level where required Competence in gathering data, analysing and presenting information Good customer service and relationship management skills, to build trust and collaborative working relationships Advanced Office Skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, presentation Strong analytical skills, with an excellent eye for detail and quality English and Mathematics GCSEs or equivalent Desirable: Project Management Foundation qualification Previous experience of working within a PMO function or similar/comparable function Competent in the use of Microsoft Project Opportunities to develop We value our employees and recognise the importance of ongoing professional development in enabling people to fulfil their ambitions. Whether you are starting out in your career or looking to build on existing experience, we can provide you with opportunities to work towards your goals. Our in-house expertise is vast, whether you're interested in learning more about a particular type of software, you need to work on your presentation skills, or you want to develop your ability to influence and negotiate skills, we will support you. We are an inclusive and Disability Confident employer and welcome all applications. UKSBS does not hold a Home Office Sponsor Licence under the UK Immigration System, therefore candidates are required to have eligibility to live and work in the UK prior to applying. We look forward to hearing from you. We are UKSBS. We are creating a place where people love to work, a culture where we lead, we change, we deliver and we empower our people to be curious, take action and add value.
One to One personnel Limited
Southend-on-sea, Essex
A leading global company is seeking a Senior Strategy Analyst to spearhead Business Intelligence initiatives. Based in Southend-on-Sea, this role involves ownership of the Power BI ecosystem, ensuring data integrity and providing strategic insights across sales, operations, and finance. Candidates should possess a strong analytical background, proficiency in Power BI, and 3+ years of relevant experience. Offering a competitive salary of £50K to £55K and benefits including 25 vacation days, workplace pension, and discounts on products.
May 08, 2026
Full time
A leading global company is seeking a Senior Strategy Analyst to spearhead Business Intelligence initiatives. Based in Southend-on-Sea, this role involves ownership of the Power BI ecosystem, ensuring data integrity and providing strategic insights across sales, operations, and finance. Candidates should possess a strong analytical background, proficiency in Power BI, and 3+ years of relevant experience. Offering a competitive salary of £50K to £55K and benefits including 25 vacation days, workplace pension, and discounts on products.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST LONDON/HYBRID UP TO £60,000 This is a chance to step into a high impact Business Intelligence Analyst role where your work directly shapes how data is used across a complex, regulated organisation. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders, influence reporting standards, and play a key role in the evolution of a modern BI estate as the business moves towards a cloud based architecture. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Business Intelligence Analyst will: Lead scoping sessions with business stakeholders to define reporting and insight requirements Design and delivering dashboards and reports using Power BI Translate complex business needs into practical BI solutions Work closely with data engineering and architecture colleagues to ensure robust data models Support and maintain existing reporting solutions while embedding best practice Manage ongoing stakeholder relationships and responding to ad hoc analysis requests YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: Strong commercial experience in business intelligence and reporting Advanced SQL capability and hands on Power BI experience, including DAX Experience working within a collaborative BI or data team environment Confidence engaging with stakeholders at varying levels of technical understanding Exposure to financial services or another regulated industry is beneficial but not essential A degree level education demonstrating analytical and problem solving capability APPLY BELOW!
May 08, 2026
Full time
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST LONDON/HYBRID UP TO £60,000 This is a chance to step into a high impact Business Intelligence Analyst role where your work directly shapes how data is used across a complex, regulated organisation. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders, influence reporting standards, and play a key role in the evolution of a modern BI estate as the business moves towards a cloud based architecture. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Business Intelligence Analyst will: Lead scoping sessions with business stakeholders to define reporting and insight requirements Design and delivering dashboards and reports using Power BI Translate complex business needs into practical BI solutions Work closely with data engineering and architecture colleagues to ensure robust data models Support and maintain existing reporting solutions while embedding best practice Manage ongoing stakeholder relationships and responding to ad hoc analysis requests YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: Strong commercial experience in business intelligence and reporting Advanced SQL capability and hands on Power BI experience, including DAX Experience working within a collaborative BI or data team environment Confidence engaging with stakeholders at varying levels of technical understanding Exposure to financial services or another regulated industry is beneficial but not essential A degree level education demonstrating analytical and problem solving capability APPLY BELOW!
Gregory Martin International Limited
Winchester, Hampshire
Principal Consultant - MOD, Defence, Government Location - Winchester, Hampshire / Hybrid role Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 plus bonus, medical, life insurance The Opportunity Our client is looking for a positive and enthusiastic Principal Consultant with demonstrable experience in developing Cat A 5-case model Business Cases within UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Government (Navy, Submarine, Army). This role combines a sound knowledge of consultancy delivery with strategic business case leadership, focussing on the strategic case and economic case, optioneering, evidence and approvals. It is an excellent opportunity to become a key member of a small, agile, and growing consultancy working at the heart of Defence transformation. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills , strong stakeholder engagement skills and able to build collaborative relationships You will work in a dynamic team with consultants, analysts and senior MOD stakeholders across a range of complex transformation programmes. This role will initially support Defence clients, delivering robust, evidence-based Business Cases that secure investment and enable successful delivery. Skills & Experience required for role of Principal Consultant: We believe skills and experience of the following will enable you to excel in this role: Extensive experience developing MOD Business Cases (SOC, OBC, FBC) for complex programmes, platforms, digital, data, or capability investments. Collaborative working with MOD finance, commercial, and assurance teams. Strong knowledge of HM Treasury Green Book, JSP 655 and Defence approvals processes. Proven ability to build compelling strategic, economic, commercial, financial, and management cases supported by robust evidence and analysis. Experience eliciting requirements, defining business processes, and developing target operating models in complex Defence environments. Knowledge of data analysis, benefits realisation, and performance measurement to underpin investment decisions. Requirements management. Capability Management. Experience leading senior client interactions and establishing trusted-advisor relationships on both short- and long-term engagements. Strong delivery leadership skills, including managing multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence at all levels. A positive, flexible, and collaborative approach, with a preference for building and working as part of high-performing teams. The ability to engage and enthuse personnel, and provide effective support and challenge, across all areas and at all levels within client organisations. Recent UK Defence Security Clearance (SC or DV) would be benefical. Qualifications- Degree, MBA or equiv experience , Project Management qualifications e.g. APMP useful. The Principal Consultants role will include: Leading the development of high-value MOD Business Cases, including Strategic Outline Case (SOC), Outline Business Case (OBC), and Full Business Case (FBC), in line with HM Treasury Green Book and MOD approvals processes. Shaping investment strategies, options analysis, affordability models, investment appraisals, benefits cases, and value-for-money arguments to secure senior and investment approval. Working directly with MOD and Defence stakeholders as a lead business analyst and trusted advisor to help stakeholders agree the best option / strategy. Defining and analysing complex business problems, operating models, and capability gaps within Defence environments. Providing leadership, and leading teams across solution architecture and delivery oversight to ensure Business Cases are credible, deliverable, and benefits-led. Contributing to developing the company's business case and analysis capabilities. Developing and managing senior client relationships, including SROs, programme directors, and commercial, finance, and assurance stakeholders. Building and managing relationships with delivery partners and specialist associates. A competitive package will be offered, based on your experience. This is a hybrid role, you will be required to travel to client sites mainly across the Southeast, Southwest, London, occasional trips to other parts of the UK and Scotland.The role is a mix of client sites, office and home working. Principal Consultant - MOD, Defence, Government
May 08, 2026
Full time
Principal Consultant - MOD, Defence, Government Location - Winchester, Hampshire / Hybrid role Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 plus bonus, medical, life insurance The Opportunity Our client is looking for a positive and enthusiastic Principal Consultant with demonstrable experience in developing Cat A 5-case model Business Cases within UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Government (Navy, Submarine, Army). This role combines a sound knowledge of consultancy delivery with strategic business case leadership, focussing on the strategic case and economic case, optioneering, evidence and approvals. It is an excellent opportunity to become a key member of a small, agile, and growing consultancy working at the heart of Defence transformation. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills , strong stakeholder engagement skills and able to build collaborative relationships You will work in a dynamic team with consultants, analysts and senior MOD stakeholders across a range of complex transformation programmes. This role will initially support Defence clients, delivering robust, evidence-based Business Cases that secure investment and enable successful delivery. Skills & Experience required for role of Principal Consultant: We believe skills and experience of the following will enable you to excel in this role: Extensive experience developing MOD Business Cases (SOC, OBC, FBC) for complex programmes, platforms, digital, data, or capability investments. Collaborative working with MOD finance, commercial, and assurance teams. Strong knowledge of HM Treasury Green Book, JSP 655 and Defence approvals processes. Proven ability to build compelling strategic, economic, commercial, financial, and management cases supported by robust evidence and analysis. Experience eliciting requirements, defining business processes, and developing target operating models in complex Defence environments. Knowledge of data analysis, benefits realisation, and performance measurement to underpin investment decisions. Requirements management. Capability Management. Experience leading senior client interactions and establishing trusted-advisor relationships on both short- and long-term engagements. Strong delivery leadership skills, including managing multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence at all levels. A positive, flexible, and collaborative approach, with a preference for building and working as part of high-performing teams. The ability to engage and enthuse personnel, and provide effective support and challenge, across all areas and at all levels within client organisations. Recent UK Defence Security Clearance (SC or DV) would be benefical. Qualifications- Degree, MBA or equiv experience , Project Management qualifications e.g. APMP useful. The Principal Consultants role will include: Leading the development of high-value MOD Business Cases, including Strategic Outline Case (SOC), Outline Business Case (OBC), and Full Business Case (FBC), in line with HM Treasury Green Book and MOD approvals processes. Shaping investment strategies, options analysis, affordability models, investment appraisals, benefits cases, and value-for-money arguments to secure senior and investment approval. Working directly with MOD and Defence stakeholders as a lead business analyst and trusted advisor to help stakeholders agree the best option / strategy. Defining and analysing complex business problems, operating models, and capability gaps within Defence environments. Providing leadership, and leading teams across solution architecture and delivery oversight to ensure Business Cases are credible, deliverable, and benefits-led. Contributing to developing the company's business case and analysis capabilities. Developing and managing senior client relationships, including SROs, programme directors, and commercial, finance, and assurance stakeholders. Building and managing relationships with delivery partners and specialist associates. A competitive package will be offered, based on your experience. This is a hybrid role, you will be required to travel to client sites mainly across the Southeast, Southwest, London, occasional trips to other parts of the UK and Scotland.The role is a mix of client sites, office and home working. Principal Consultant - MOD, Defence, Government
Location: Central LondonContract: Full-time, Fixed Term (12-14 months)We are partnered with a fast-growing workforce solutions organisation who are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its Finance team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical or FP&A background who enjoys owning CAPEX processes and partnering closely with internal corporate functions.About the Role:You'll be a key contributor to financial planning, analysis, and reporting, with a particular focus on CAPEX governance, forecasting, and investment appraisal. Working cross-functionally with Technology, Operations, HR, and other corporate teams, you'll provide the insight and challenge needed to support strategic decision-making and ensure financial discipline across the organisation.Key Responsibilities:- Lead CAPEX planning, tracking, and reporting across the business- Build and maintain financial models to support investment decisions and business cases- Partner with corporate functions to understand cost drivers and identify efficiencies- Deliver accurate monthly reporting, including variance analysis and performance insights- Support the annual budgeting and regular forecasting cycles- Provide commercial analysis to senior stakeholders to guide strategic initiatives- Contribute to process improvements across FP&A and financial reportingAbout You- Strong analytical or FP&A background with hands-on CAPEX experience- Proven ability to partner with corporate functions and influence non-finance stakeholders- financial modelling and data analysis skills- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment- Highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive in identifying improvements- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is essential- Experience in tech, marketplace, or workforce solutions environments would be advantageous
May 08, 2026
Contractor
Location: Central LondonContract: Full-time, Fixed Term (12-14 months)We are partnered with a fast-growing workforce solutions organisation who are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its Finance team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical or FP&A background who enjoys owning CAPEX processes and partnering closely with internal corporate functions.About the Role:You'll be a key contributor to financial planning, analysis, and reporting, with a particular focus on CAPEX governance, forecasting, and investment appraisal. Working cross-functionally with Technology, Operations, HR, and other corporate teams, you'll provide the insight and challenge needed to support strategic decision-making and ensure financial discipline across the organisation.Key Responsibilities:- Lead CAPEX planning, tracking, and reporting across the business- Build and maintain financial models to support investment decisions and business cases- Partner with corporate functions to understand cost drivers and identify efficiencies- Deliver accurate monthly reporting, including variance analysis and performance insights- Support the annual budgeting and regular forecasting cycles- Provide commercial analysis to senior stakeholders to guide strategic initiatives- Contribute to process improvements across FP&A and financial reportingAbout You- Strong analytical or FP&A background with hands-on CAPEX experience- Proven ability to partner with corporate functions and influence non-finance stakeholders- financial modelling and data analysis skills- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment- Highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive in identifying improvements- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is essential- Experience in tech, marketplace, or workforce solutions environments would be advantageous
Reading (Hybrid Working) Full-time, Permanent (MonFri, 09:0017:00) £35,000 per annum + bonus scheme Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Security and Business Continuity Analyst to join their team in Reading. The Role Reporting to the Senior Quality Systems & Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining, analysing, and improving the organisations security, audit, and bu. . click apply for full job details
May 08, 2026
Full time
Reading (Hybrid Working) Full-time, Permanent (MonFri, 09:0017:00) £35,000 per annum + bonus scheme Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Security and Business Continuity Analyst to join their team in Reading. The Role Reporting to the Senior Quality Systems & Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining, analysing, and improving the organisations security, audit, and bu. . click apply for full job details
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Pitsea, Essex
Senior Mechanical Engineer Basildon, Essex (1 day/week on site) 53ph (Inside IR35) Initial 6 month contract Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals for this role We are currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team (IPT), working on equipment for the next generation of Missile Seeker Programmes. What you'll do as a Senior Mechanical Engineer: Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards. Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc. Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc. Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T. Generate BoM within approve PLM system (Teamcenter). Contribute to reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards. Deliver design solutions against Technical Requirements, within budget and timescales. What we need from you: Mechanical engineering for Electronic Products (including EO). Perform 'hands on' mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software (PTC Creo). Structural design and an ability to carry out 'first pass' analyses and work in conjunction with full-time Structural Analysts. Experienced in working on Electro-Optic Products, with proven knowledge of electrical screening, grounding, opto-mechanical sub-assemblies, etc. Detail and assembly drawing generation, in accordance with BS8888. Numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc. Proven understanding of the application of materials and process finishes to meet EO Product needs. Experienced in the design of Jigs, Fixtures and Tooling to support the Assembly, Integration and Testing of EO Products, for the Aerospace and/or Defence sector. Ability to work within a multi-discipline IPT. Knowledge of Cable Harness design, including Connector selection, screening, strain relief methods, etc. Experienced in various aspects of DfX, including Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Integration and Sustainability.
May 08, 2026
Contractor
Senior Mechanical Engineer Basildon, Essex (1 day/week on site) 53ph (Inside IR35) Initial 6 month contract Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals for this role We are currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team (IPT), working on equipment for the next generation of Missile Seeker Programmes. What you'll do as a Senior Mechanical Engineer: Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards. Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc. Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc. Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T. Generate BoM within approve PLM system (Teamcenter). Contribute to reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards. Deliver design solutions against Technical Requirements, within budget and timescales. What we need from you: Mechanical engineering for Electronic Products (including EO). Perform 'hands on' mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software (PTC Creo). Structural design and an ability to carry out 'first pass' analyses and work in conjunction with full-time Structural Analysts. Experienced in working on Electro-Optic Products, with proven knowledge of electrical screening, grounding, opto-mechanical sub-assemblies, etc. Detail and assembly drawing generation, in accordance with BS8888. Numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc. Proven understanding of the application of materials and process finishes to meet EO Product needs. Experienced in the design of Jigs, Fixtures and Tooling to support the Assembly, Integration and Testing of EO Products, for the Aerospace and/or Defence sector. Ability to work within a multi-discipline IPT. Knowledge of Cable Harness design, including Connector selection, screening, strain relief methods, etc. Experienced in various aspects of DfX, including Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Integration and Sustainability.
Your new company You'll be joining a large, private equity-backed, complex and values - led organisation with a strong operational footprint and a clear focus on performance, accountability and continuous improvement. With a collaborative culture and a strong finance function at its core, the business plays a vital role in supporting essential services and is committed to using insight and data to drive better decision-making across the organisation.Based local to Wimbledon, this dynamic organisation is experiencing transformation and growth, which has led to a new opportunity within the FP&A team. Your new role As an FP&A Analyst, you'll take on a key role within the financial planning and analysis team, supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting across the business. Working closely with the FP&A Manager and senior stakeholders in Operations and Engineering functions, you'll provide robust analysis and insight that directly influences strategic and operational decisions.This is a highly visible role, offering exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to shape how financial insight is delivered.Key responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining financial models to support budgets, forecasts and long-term planning Producing monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis against budget and prior periods Partnering with operational teams to understand performance drivers and translate them into financial insight Supporting the annual budget and periodic forecast processes Analysing revenue, cost and KPI data to identify trends, risks and opportunities Preparing reports and presentations for senior leadership Improving finance processes, models and reporting through smarter use of systems and automation Supporting ad hoc analysis and strategic projects as required What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you'll be a qualified accountant from a Big 4 or Top 10 firm with strong commercial instincts and a passion for using data to drive better outcomes.You'll bring: Full qualification (ACA /ACCA) and looking for your first step into Industry. 2-5 years' experience in FP&A, audit, transaction services or a similarly analytical finance role Strong modelling, forecasting and variance analysis capability Experience of handling large data sets The confidence to partner with non-financial stakeholders and influence decision-making A methodical, detailed approach, balanced with the ability to see the bigger picture High personal integrity, accountability and a collaborative working style Advanced Excel skills (Power Query and Power Pivot highly desirable) Experience maintaining complex financial models and running scenario analysis What you'll get in return A competitive salary and benefits package A high impact role with genuine exposure to senior leadership Strong professional development opportunities within a dynamic finance function - You will have the opportunity to take ownership and add value immediately. A collaborative and supportive working culture The chance to play a meaningful role in improving financial performance across a large, operational business What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 08, 2026
Full time
Your new company You'll be joining a large, private equity-backed, complex and values - led organisation with a strong operational footprint and a clear focus on performance, accountability and continuous improvement. With a collaborative culture and a strong finance function at its core, the business plays a vital role in supporting essential services and is committed to using insight and data to drive better decision-making across the organisation.Based local to Wimbledon, this dynamic organisation is experiencing transformation and growth, which has led to a new opportunity within the FP&A team. Your new role As an FP&A Analyst, you'll take on a key role within the financial planning and analysis team, supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting across the business. Working closely with the FP&A Manager and senior stakeholders in Operations and Engineering functions, you'll provide robust analysis and insight that directly influences strategic and operational decisions.This is a highly visible role, offering exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to shape how financial insight is delivered.Key responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining financial models to support budgets, forecasts and long-term planning Producing monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis against budget and prior periods Partnering with operational teams to understand performance drivers and translate them into financial insight Supporting the annual budget and periodic forecast processes Analysing revenue, cost and KPI data to identify trends, risks and opportunities Preparing reports and presentations for senior leadership Improving finance processes, models and reporting through smarter use of systems and automation Supporting ad hoc analysis and strategic projects as required What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you'll be a qualified accountant from a Big 4 or Top 10 firm with strong commercial instincts and a passion for using data to drive better outcomes.You'll bring: Full qualification (ACA /ACCA) and looking for your first step into Industry. 2-5 years' experience in FP&A, audit, transaction services or a similarly analytical finance role Strong modelling, forecasting and variance analysis capability Experience of handling large data sets The confidence to partner with non-financial stakeholders and influence decision-making A methodical, detailed approach, balanced with the ability to see the bigger picture High personal integrity, accountability and a collaborative working style Advanced Excel skills (Power Query and Power Pivot highly desirable) Experience maintaining complex financial models and running scenario analysis What you'll get in return A competitive salary and benefits package A high impact role with genuine exposure to senior leadership Strong professional development opportunities within a dynamic finance function - You will have the opportunity to take ownership and add value immediately. A collaborative and supportive working culture The chance to play a meaningful role in improving financial performance across a large, operational business What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
About The Role As an FP&A Analyst at Oritain, you'll play a key role in supporting the FP&A Lead with budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting. You'll deliver accurate, timely insights that help shape strategic decisions and drive performance across the business. You'll collaborate with teams across finance and the wider organisation, improving processes, enhancing reporting tools, and turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that support Oritain's continued growth. Key Responsibilities Support the financial planning and analysis function of the business. Assist with monthly management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while ensuring financial information is accurate, insightful, and efficiently delivered. Build and maintain financial models, track key performance indicators, and prepare reports and presentations for senior management and the board. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial processes, reporting tools, and data sharing practices, ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies. Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong technical accounting knowledge and a keen analytical mindset. Proven problem solving and financial modelling skills, comfortable interpreting data and communicating insights clearly to both finance and non finance stakeholders. Solid Excel skills and eagerness to further develop advanced modelling capabilities, with experience using financial planning tools such as SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, or Power BI. Previous experience in a dynamic, fast paced, or high growth environment highly desirable. Company Benefits Competitive Base Salary Paid Leave - 35 days (inclusive of public holidays) Birthday Off Volunteering Leave Allowance Enhanced Parental Leave Life Insurance Healthcare Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension Monthly Wellbeing Allowance Breakfast, Snacks, Friday lunch & Barista Coffee Machine in the office Learning Portal with over 100,000 assets available to support professional development Hybrid working set up (Farringdon) Plenty of friendly 4 legged friends in the office We believe great teams are built from different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to bring your whole self to the process. If there's anything we can do to support you, including any reasonable adjustments at any stage of hiring, please let the team know.
May 08, 2026
Full time
About The Role As an FP&A Analyst at Oritain, you'll play a key role in supporting the FP&A Lead with budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting. You'll deliver accurate, timely insights that help shape strategic decisions and drive performance across the business. You'll collaborate with teams across finance and the wider organisation, improving processes, enhancing reporting tools, and turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that support Oritain's continued growth. Key Responsibilities Support the financial planning and analysis function of the business. Assist with monthly management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while ensuring financial information is accurate, insightful, and efficiently delivered. Build and maintain financial models, track key performance indicators, and prepare reports and presentations for senior management and the board. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial processes, reporting tools, and data sharing practices, ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies. Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong technical accounting knowledge and a keen analytical mindset. Proven problem solving and financial modelling skills, comfortable interpreting data and communicating insights clearly to both finance and non finance stakeholders. Solid Excel skills and eagerness to further develop advanced modelling capabilities, with experience using financial planning tools such as SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, or Power BI. Previous experience in a dynamic, fast paced, or high growth environment highly desirable. Company Benefits Competitive Base Salary Paid Leave - 35 days (inclusive of public holidays) Birthday Off Volunteering Leave Allowance Enhanced Parental Leave Life Insurance Healthcare Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension Monthly Wellbeing Allowance Breakfast, Snacks, Friday lunch & Barista Coffee Machine in the office Learning Portal with over 100,000 assets available to support professional development Hybrid working set up (Farringdon) Plenty of friendly 4 legged friends in the office We believe great teams are built from different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to bring your whole self to the process. If there's anything we can do to support you, including any reasonable adjustments at any stage of hiring, please let the team know.
