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Finance Business Partner (Part Time) Location: Staffordshire Hours: (2 3 days per week) Salary: £60,000 £70,000 FTE (DOE) Looking for a senior finance role that works around family or personal commitments? Want genuine commercial influence without committing to five days a week? I m recruiting for a Part-Time Finance Business Partner to join a well-established, values-led organisation in Derbyshire. This is a rare opportunity to operate at a senior level on a 2 3 day per week basis, offering meaningful responsibility alongside true flexibility. The business operates in a dynamic, customer-focused environment and prides itself on strong collaboration, practical decision-making and steady growth. Finance plays a central role in shaping performance, and this position will sit at the heart of that. The Role As Finance Business Partner , you will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, strengthen reporting and support strategic decision-making. You ll oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes, provide insightful analysis of performance trends, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accountability across the organisation. This is not a back-office reporting role it is commercially focused, forward-looking and influential. Key Responsibilities Develop and support financial strategies aligned to business objectives Lead budgeting and forecasting processes Deliver meaningful performance analysis and insight Partner with operational leaders to improve financial understanding Identify opportunities to optimise financial operations Ensure strong governance and compliance standards About You Ideally fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA), though strong candidates of varying qualification levels will be considered Experience in a Finance Business Partner or senior commercial finance role Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge constructively Comfortable operating independently in a senior, visible role Why This Role? 2 3 days per week with genuine flexibility Senior-level impact without full-time commitment Opportunity to shape financial performance in a growing business Supportive, collaborative leadership team Part-time senior roles of this calibre are rare. If you re seeking flexibility without stepping back in responsibility or influence, this could be an excellent opportunity. Apply today or contact Harry at Blusource Recruitment on (phone number removed) for more information.

A biotechnology business in Oxfordshire seeks a qualified accountant to join them as Head of Finance. Your new company Our client is a pre-revenue biotech who has just secured a successful series A raise. They are seeking an ambitious and technically excellent Head of Finance to serve as the CFO's operational "co-pilot" during a transformative period for the business. This is a rare opportunity to join at an inflection point where you'll have genuine ownership over building, professionalising, and scaling the finance function, while working in a fast-paced, science-driven environment that values pragmatism and growth alongside financial rigour. Your new role As Head of Finance, you will directly manage and develop a Management Accountant, mentoring a high-performing, efficient finance team in line with the company's growth. All financial operations and controls will come under your responsibility, assuming day-to-day ownership of core financial reporting, management accounts, and statutory obligations. You will review, redesign, and implement robust financial processes appropriate for scale and growth and build and maintain strong financial controls that support that growth. Leading month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and efficiency and ensuring compliance with UK FRS9, tax regulations, and statutory requirements, and annual audit processes are part of your role along with systems and infrastructure, including working with the CFO to lead or support ERP evaluation and implementation beyond current systems. You will design and deliver clear, insightful reporting for functional leadership teams, partner with scientists and operational leaders to build financial literacy and embed good financial discipline across the organisation and build trust and credibility as a responsive business partner. You will support corporate strategy by building and owning group consolidation processes and work with external accountants and advisors on group accounting, structuring, and technical matters. Supporting the CFO in corporate transactions from a due diligence, financial operations and integration perspective will also form part of your role. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in a PE/VC-backed scale-up or high-growth environment. Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to navigate complex technical matters confidently is required, along with experience implementing or improving financial systems, processes, and controls in a scale-up / growth environment. You will have demonstrable experience managing and developing junior team members, and reporting out to non-finance stakeholders across the business and UK tax knowledge and experience working with tax advisors ideally within life sciences, biotech, or R&D-intensive businesses. As an effective collaborator in a multidisciplinary environment, building relationships, and gaining trust through honesty, compassion, and authenticity, you will also have a curious and courageous mindset - someone who enjoys trying new things and taking initiative in a fast-paced environment. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-funded, Oxford University spin out with a comprehensive benefits package as it embarks on its growth journey. 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. #

Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Role Purpose: To deliver optimal operational performance, personally provide decision support to key operations stakeholders and ensure that the internal control environment is implemented in line with group policy, and lead on Finance process, governance and standardisation for all operations Key Accountabilities: Provide leadership and direction to ensure that the local finance team is engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their full potential Take ownership of the internal control environment to ensure that identified risks are addressed, and ensure the integrity of the balance sheet through monthly detailed reviews and maintaining a detailed knowledge of balance sheet items including risks and opportunities Support key stakeholders to ensure optimal decisions are made with factual information. Take the lead on preparation of financials for business cases, capital investment proposals and other such activity. Own financial review to assess the delivery of initiatives Optimise financial performance with a particular focus on budget process and conversion reconciliation by providing support and challenge to stakeholders and budget holders. Lead the process for a robust budget and forecasting process including communication key stakeholders. Be a driver of continuous improvement e.g., through margin accretion, GME, GEE, GPE, site conversion or net revenue management Owner and gatekeeper of the site capital process, including planning and prioritising future spend, maintaining an accurate view of capital cash spend phasing, risk monitoring and management, monitoring and challenge of project timescales from inception to completion, quality control for all capital proposals being issued from the site and monitoring capital spend Contribute to the wider finance team to ensure continuous improvement in controls, efficiency and ways of working Lead key projects when called upon to enable data to be understood, insight gleaned and better solution delivered Play a key role in driving excellence across the business, including monitoring and driving of performance In conjunction with the data and analytics team, develop, continually improve, own and implement advanced analytics that lead to improved insights and recommended actions for the senior leadership team to use to drive improved business performance Actively sponsor and commit the necessary resource and focus required to deliver our inclusion and diversity commitments, goals and targets and be a role model for inclusive leadership behaviours Actively sponsor and commit the necessary resource and focus required to support delivery of our sustainability commitments, goals and targets Actively manage organisational risk related to both Cyber Security and data, by committing the necessary focus, resource and investing in the skills and experience required to ensure compliance to relevant policies and legislation, along with taking ownership for personal and commercial data processed throughout the group Knowledge, Skills and Experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) post qualification experience Experience of operational or commercial decision support Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate to all levels of the business Ability to build, lead and develop a high performing team Proactive, organised and able to work flexibly in order to meet deadlines and have the drive to deliver results Able to partner, challenge and collaborate at a senior level and provide value add insight to a team of professionals What you'll get in return: Competitive salary and job-related benefits 25 days Holiday Competitive matched pension contributions Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform

Management Accountant We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified accountant who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. Newly qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Working as part of a well-established and expanding finance function, you will gain broad exposure across the business and play a key role in supporting financial reporting, analysis, and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting analysis Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close activities Supporting financial reporting and variance analysis Partnering with operational teams to provide financial insight Assisting with process improvements and continuous development within finance Supporting year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Newly qualified applicants are highly welcomed Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business Proactive, organised, and keen to learn Strong Excel skills and experience working with finance systems What's on Offer Opportunity to join a growing and supportive finance team Excellent exposure across multiple areas of finance and the wider business Genuine career development opportunities Collaborative and positive working environment Competitive salary and benefits package This role would suit an ambitious individual looking to take the next step in their career within a business that values development, teamwork, and progression

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a fast growing global business based in Cheltenham, to recruit a Group Financial Accountant. The Role Working within the Group Finance function, this is an important role which will support the development of a robust financial control infrastructure across the Group, facilitating appropriate financial management and ensuring statutory compliance. Specific responsibilities will include: Working across the Group to support the delivery of the Group's financial results Act as the Group's key IFRS technical accounting expert Preparation of VAT returns for the UK Supporting the Group audit process Working with the consolidation system to support the production of year-end financial statements Assessment and documentation of assumptions used in valuation processes across the Group The Person The successful candidate will likely be currently working in practice and looking for a first move into an exciting role in industry. You will require strong technical accounting skills and ideally some experience with IFRS (not essential). You must also possess excellent collaboration skills to work cross-functionally and internationally with colleagues across the business. The Client My client is a fast growing global business, and the environment is supportive and collaborative, offering hybrid work to the successful candidate. This role will offer you genuine breadth of experience, and career development is often fast paced.

12Month FTC Housing Org North Manchester Hybrid Up to £80,000 Senior FBP Your new company You will be joining a large, purpose-led organisation operating at scale across the UK, delivering essential services to a significant and diverse customer base. With a strong focus on reinvesting into its operations and improving outcomes, the business combines commercial discipline with long-term strategic thinking. Following a recent restructure within finance, the organisation is strengthening its partnering and performance capability by creating a more defined separation between reporting and commercial insight. This hire is a key part of that evolution, offering the opportunity to join during a period of transformation and help shape how finance supports the wider business. Your new role As Senior Finance Partner, you will take on a highly visible leadership position within the finance function, acting as the head of service for your area and owning both the strategic and operational delivery of finance partnering. This is a 12-month fixed-term role with strong potential for extension or permanency depending on business needs. Reporting into a Head of Finance Partnering & Performance, you will sit within a developing structure that includes Finance Partners and junior finance staff, with responsibility for both delivery and people leadership. Your core responsibilities will include: Leading business partnering activity across your function, providing meaningful financial insight and challengeOwning budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and relevance for decision-makingDeveloping and driving KPIs and performance metrics, linking financial outcomes to operational deliveryIdentifying risks and opportunities, and putting in place clear mitigation or optimisation strategiesWorking closely with senior stakeholders, including C-suite, to influence decisions and improve financial performanceManaging and developing a small team, with scope for future growth as the structure evolvesSupporting ongoing improvements to systems, reporting, and finance processesThis is a genuinely strategic partnering role, suited to someone who can go beyond the numbers and play an active role in shaping outcomes. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will need to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA - UK recognised) with proven experience operating in a senior business partnering capacity within a complex organisation. You'll bring a strong balance of technical capability and commercial acumen, but what will really set you apart is your ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at a senior level. Key experience and attributes include: Demonstrable success in a true business partnering role, not just management accounting Strong experience engaging with senior leadership and presenting financial insight confidently Ability to identify financial risks and opportunities and translate them into actionable strategies Proven line management experience, with the confidence to lead, coach, and handle difficult conversations Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to connect financial data to broader business performance Resilience, proactivity, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment Strong Excel skills, with experience of financial systems (Oracle or similar desirable) Candidates from both public and private sector backgrounds will be considered, provided they can demonstrate strong transferable partnering and strategic finance experience. What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary of up to £80,897, alongside the opportunity to step into a high-impact role with genuine ownership and visibility. The role offers a hybrid working model, with three days per week in the office (set expectation), and exposure to senior decision-making at a critical time for the finance function. Beyond the package, this is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping a modern finance partnering function, gaining valuable leadership experience and positioning yourself for longer-term progression, whether through extension or a permanent opportunity. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. #

Head of Tax Liverpool 60k- 75k Permanent Sellick Partnership are seeking an experienced Head of Tax to lead and shape the tax function for one of our not for profit clients. Reporting directly to the Finance Director you will play a critical role in ensuring tax efficiency, compliance, and strategic alignment with the wider business goals. Key Responsibilities; Lead and manage all aspects of the group's tax function, including corporate tax, indirect tax, and employment taxes Develop and implement the company's tax strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives Ensure full compliance with all tax regulations and filing obligations across relevant jurisdictions Oversee tax reporting, provisioning, and disclosures in statutory accounts Oversee the preparation and submission of all tax returns and statutory filings, including VAT returns, corporation tax computations, and employment-related disclosures. Manage tax audits and enquiries from HMRC and other tax authorities, ensuring timely and accurate responses. Partner with senior stakeholders to provide tax guidance on commercial decisions, M&A activity, and business initiatives Manage relationships with external advisors, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies Identify and implement tax planning opportunities and efficiencies Lead, develop, and mentor the tax team Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the business Knowledge & Skills; ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified (or equivalent) Significant post-qualification experience in a senior tax role ideally within a not for profit organisation In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation, particularly VAT, corporation tax, and employment taxes. Strong technical knowledge across corporate and indirect taxes Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence at Board level Commercially minded with strong business acumen Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience operating in a complex or international environment is advantageous Whats on Offer; Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package Executive-level exposure and strategic influence Opportunity to shape and lead the tax function Career progression within a dynamic and growing business Flexible / hybrid working options If you're a strategic tax leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

3-6 month contract role starting ASAP Interim Global Lease Controller- c.£100-125k - PE backed Bristol business Immediate Start Highly Flexible A large, complex international group is seeking an experienced senior finance leader to take ownership of its global lease portfolio in a business-critical role with significant executive exposure. This role sits at the centre of the organisation's financial governance, providing oversight of lease accounting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust control across multiple jurisdictions. The role: Lead and oversee all lease-related activity globally, ensuring consistent governance and control across the full lease lifecycle Provide strategic insight on lease vs. buy decisions, partnering with CFO, CEO and senior leadership Full accountability for IFRS 16 reporting, balance sheet integrity, and high-quality disclosures Oversee right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, including valuation, remeasurement and life cycle management Own audit relationships for lease accounting, ensuring audit readiness and timely resolution of issues Provide senior oversight of lease contract governance, working closely with Property, Legal and Procurement Drive performance, controls and continuous improvement across global lease processes Lead and develop a team of c.8 (manager to analyst level) Key requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Deep, hands-on IFRS 16 lease accounting experience in a large, complex organisation (non-negotiable) Proven senior leadership experience with ownership of complex balance sheet areas Strong background in audit, controls, and global finance environments Practice candidates are considered at Director level or above. Package & details: c.£100-125k (FTC) or day rate equivalent Highly flexible working - 2-4 days per month in the office Immediate start required This is a high-impact, visible role that will move quickly. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion if you have the required IFRS 16 & lease reporting experience and are available at short notice. #

End to end compliance UK Tax Manager European food producer Your new company This client is a leading food producer across Europe, bringing the best production to the UK market. Supported by their extensive network of specialist plants, they provide the manufacturing capacity and supply chain security required by medium and large-scale partners. They are looking for a UK Tax Manager to ensure compliance with regulations and manage all tax aspects of their UK operations. The role is 3 days a week in the office. Your new role As the new UK Tax Manager, you will report to the Board of Directors and will be expected to have key interactions with the Finance Director and CFO. Overseeing and ensuring compliance with all aspects of the UK tax regime. This role will involve the end-to-end management of tax processes, ensuring strong controls and reporting mechanisms are in place while optimising the company's tax position. Some responsibilities will include: • Support global tax reporting, including provisions, deferred tax, and IFRS alignment during audits • Assist with international compliance (e.g. Country-by-Country Reporting, Pillar Two) • Advise on tax implications of group structures and transactions • Partner with internal teams, auditors, and advisors across jurisdictions UK Tax • Prepare corporation tax returns, provisions, and deferred tax calculations • Identify tax efficiencies and ensure regulatory compliance Indirect & Withholding Taxes • Manage VAT filings, compliance, and advisory across the business • Oversee withholding tax application, treaty use, and reclaims Governance & Process • Monitor legislative changes and maintain tax controls • Support audits, tax authority queries, and process improvements What you'll need to succeed High proficiency in MS ExcelStrong technical expertiseDetail orientated and proactiveExcellent organisational skillsAbility to work with large sets of dataMaintaining compliance in a dynamic regulatory environmentKnowledge of international tax accountingReporting under IFRS What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive day rate and a hybrid policy of 3 days a week in the London office. 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 on your career. #

Your new company This role is working for Hays, a FTSE 250 recruitment leader with a global footprint, combining decades of expertise with a bold technology strategy focused on modernisation, digitalisation and innovation to power progress through people and market-leading tech. With deep specialism across STEM and digital domains, Hays leverages data-driven insight and a worldwide tech talent network to help organisations secure the skills they need today and for the future. Backed by significant investment in its technology transformation and strategic partnerships, Hays is shaping the future of tech recruitment and supporting businesses as they build tomorrow's workforce. Your new role The Demand & Capacity Manager ensures that Technology Operations has the resources, capacity, and performance headroom needed to deliver stable, predictable, and scalable services globally. The role is responsible for forecasting demand, analysing consumption trends, modelling capacity needs, and identifying risks related to saturation, seasonal patterns, and strategic growth. This includes coordinating with Finance, PMO, Service Performance Management, Engineering teams, and vendors to ensure that demand is understood, capacity is planned, and costs are optimised across infrastructure, platforms, cloud, and global operations. Core Responsibilities: Own the global demand and capacity management framework across infrastructure, cloud, platforms, and operational delivery services. Develop and maintain capacity models incorporating historic trends, business forecasts, and technology growth patterns. Forecast demand for infrastructure resources, cloud consumption, platform usage, licensing, storage, workloads, and workforce/operational capacity. Identify saturation risks, constraints, seasonal spikes, and capacity-related service vulnerabilities. Provide capacity insights to PMO reprioritisation, investment planning, and readiness assessments. Work with Service Performance Manager to correlate capacity with stability, recurrence patterns, and performance bottlenecks. Partner with Vendor/Contract Manager to assess vendor capacity commitments, delivery models, and scalability. Collaborate with EA to ensure capacity plans align with technology roadmaps and transformation initiatives. Ensure appropriate capacity for major business events, releases, migrations, and peak periods. Maintain regular reporting covering consumption, forecasts, risks, and recommended actions. Accountable for the accuracy and quality of global demand and capacity forecasts. Ensure capacity risks are identified early, documented, communicated, and mitigated with clear action plans. Maintain a single source of truth for demand, consumption, and capacity insights. Provide leadership with proactive recommendations for investment, optimisation, and scaling actions. Drive alignment between capacity planning, financial forecasting, and platform/infrastructure strategies. Prepare and run capacity governance routines including monthly capacity reviews. Ensure readiness and capacity availability for major business or technology events. Support cloud optimisation and FinOps activities with accurate consumption modelling. Collaborate with operational teams to ensure capacity actions support service stability and avoid degradations. Global Delivery & Collaboration: Work with Regional Service Managers to capture local demand patterns, constraints, and capacity needs. Collaborate with EA to ensure strategic alignment with long-term architectural evolution. Partner with Infrastructure and Platform teams to understand scaling limits, performance boundaries, and capacity signals. Engage with PMO to validate capacity readiness for projects, migrations, and releases. Coordinate globally with MSPs (incl. Cognizant) to validate vendor capacity and delivery throughput. Work with Finance and Cost Management teams to validate budget impact, cost-to-serve models, and cloud consumption forecasts. Support Security and Compliance capacity requirements for logging, monitoring, DR, and backup workloads. Key Deliverable: Global Demand & Capacity Forecast (rolling 12-36 months). Capacity Models & Dashboards (infrastructure, cloud, platform, operational workload). Monthly Consumption & Capacity Report including risks, hotspots, and future projections. Quarterly Capacity Review Pack including investment proposals and optimisation insights. Capacity inputs for PMO readiness assessments, budgeting, and prioritisation. Documentation of mitigation actions for capacity-related risks. Cloud consumption models and cost-optimisation recommendations. KPIs & Success Measures: Accuracy of demand and capacity forecasts. Reduction of unplanned capacity-related incidents or outages. Timeliness of capacity reporting and insights. Optimisation impact (cloud savings, resource efficiency gains). Stakeholder satisfaction across Technology, Finance, Regions, and Vendors. Alignment of capacity with business demand and technology roadmaps. What you'll need to succeed Hands-on experience with automation platforms (ServiceNow Flow Designer, Power Automate, Rundeck, Ansible, Terraform, or similar). Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or equivalent). Understanding of monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., Dynatrace, Datadog, Splunk, Azure Monitor). Knowledge of ITSM processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Request) and workflow automation. Experience integrating automation with CI/CD, APIs, and cloud-native services. Strong understanding of identity models, RBAC, and secure automation practices. Ability nonrepresentational issues and translate them into automation solutions. Experience working with MSPs and global delivery models What you'll get in return Competitive base salary + bonus + benefits aligned to the seniority of the role. 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 hays.co.uk

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our friendly team at Busy Bees in Huntingdon, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 100 children. We are passionate about providing children with the best start in life and feature five spacious rooms, including a unique sensory room that sets us apart in the area. Our nursery regularly hosts engaging visits from local police, professional photographers, and ZooLab, enriching the children's learning experiences. Conveniently located off Hinchingbrooke Business Park, we are close to the town center and train station for easy access. We offer free parking for our staff, a day off for birthdays, and opportunities for career progression and qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and vibrant environment. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!

Commercial Real Estate Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE sought for Top 50 firm The Opportunity Due to growth, my client is looking to hire an experienced solicitor for their well-established Commercial Property department. The role will focus on a broad range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, landlord & tenant and development and investment work. You will also get exposure to real estate aspects of real estate finance transactions. Whilst this role is based in London, you will be working closely with colleagues across multiple offices. The Firm What set this firm apart from others in the same space is their focus on people, both clients and employees. The firm encourages individuality and initiative, valuing those who want to take ownership of their work and contribute to the wider success of the business. They have a close-knit, collaborative culture with partners who are hands-on and approachable, fostering an environment where everyone's input is valued. The firm offer a genuine work life balance, alongside a flexible and hybrid work offering. Requirements 2-5 years' PQE, gained from a reputable firm Experience acting on a range of Commercial Real Estate matters, acting for both landlord and tenant An interest in business development and networking Benefits Competitive annual leave allowance with the option to buy additional leave Private medical and dental insurance Income protection and life assurance To be considered for this opportunity please apply or contact Sophie Cogger at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion. Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Senior Business Development Manager - Defence Working on an exclusive basis, we are supporting Associated British Ports - ABP, to identify a NEW strategic Senior Business Development Manager on an initial 2-year fixed term contract, to further expand their defence sector activities. As the largest port operator in the UK, this position of Senior Business Development Manager will report to and work alongside the Port Director/CEO and is to deliver commercial growth for defence related activity through ABP's land and facilities, whether through existing links with the Ministry of Defence and similar relationships or, through private company / organisation attraction. Specifically, the role will identify, target, negotiate and manage contracts with Defence customers and contractors (including Defence Primes and their supply chains), ensuring compliant, profitable and resilient long-term partnerships. Indicative clients are defence stakeholders including MoD, DE&S, BAE, Babcock, QinetiQ and other key integrators, as well as SME's and other organisations. Recognising the prominence of their existing operations close to UK maritime/water locations, as well as the considerable land and facilities development opportunities which exist in secure relating locations, the Senior Business Development Manager will specifically: - Develop and deliver ABP's Defence commercial strategy aligned with regional and group priorities. - Identify market opportunities related to Defence estate, ship visits, laybys, logistics, training, R&D activities and infrastructure projects. - Prepare, lead and negotiate tenders, bids and multi-year commercial agreements. - Work closely with Strategy, Property and Operations to build Defence offerings aligned to capability and port assets. In addition: - Own the commercial lifecycle: pricing, terms, negotiation, contract mobilisation and renewals. - Ensure clarity of scope, service levels and KPIs for all Defence customers. - Track and manage revenue performance, identifying risks and opportunities. o Consideration on Security will need to be made on potential customer interests from outside of the UK. - Ensure that all property business at both Regional and Group level is conducted in a manner that complies with relevant legislation, ABP and environmental regulations & guidelines. - Support and manage bid and tender delivery and include: o Programme integration and development o Internal company communication and customer integration o Target added-value content and future programme inclusion - Represent ABP at events and forums. - Report internally on opportunity and project status as well as provide direction on timing plans and revenue prospects. - Maintain close alignment with port leadership teams, operations, marine, safety, and legal. - Support Group initiatives that involve Defence estate, property agreements or infrastructure partnerships. Coordinating with Property on Defence estate leases, easements and long-term land arrangements. - Work closely with Finance Business Partners for forecasting, pricing and margin review. - Contribute to defence-related capital projects, feasibility studies and business cases. - Provide commercial insight for major Defence port developments or infrastructure upgrades. To support this position, suitable candidates should/will have the following experience levels: - Experience working with MoD and defence Primes. - Proven commercial management experience within defence, marine, logistics, infrastructure or government contracting. - Strong negotiation and contract management skills. - Demonstrated ability to work with complex stakeholders and sensitive programmes. - Financial literacy with experience in pricing, revenue modelling and contract performance analysis. - Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally. - An effective network within the Defence Industry. - Understanding of port operations, marine services, supply chain or major infrastructure delivery. - Degree in Business, Commercial, Law, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience). - Professional commercial or procurement certification desirable (e.g., CIPS, IACCM/WorldCC). This is a strategically focused position seeking a commercially experienced professional. With defence sector awareness being a MUST, you should be able to support security clearances and can support working on a hybrid/remote basis, being able to travel as required. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Deliver a high-quality service to a diverse client base Your new company This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality service to a diverse client base. The firm works closely with SMEs, owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth individuals, offering a supportive and collaborative environment alongside a modern, forward-thinking approach. Your new role As Client Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact and trusted adviser. You will be responsible for overseeing compliance work while adding real commercial value through proactive advice.Key responsibilities include: Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses across a range of sectors Reviewing statutory accounts, corporation tax computations and VAT returns Acting as the primary client contact, building strong and long-term relationships Providing business advice, including budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management Identifying tax planning opportunities and liaising with specialists where needed Managing workflow, deadlines and WIP across your portfolio Reviewing work of junior staff and supporting their development Supporting partners with ad hoc advisory and project-based work What you'll need to succeed Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS102 and statutory accounts preparationExperience reviewing year-end accounts, corporation tax returns and management accountsSolid understanding of corporation tax and working knowledge of personal taxAbility to interpret financial data and provide commercially focused advice to clientsExperience acting as a key client contact, managing relationships independentlyConfidence using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or SageProven ability to review and supervise work of junior team membersStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlinesA proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine interest in adding value to clients What you'll get in return Competitive salary depending on experienceFlexible and hybrid working optionsClear progression pathway within a growing firmVaried and interesting client exposureSupportive and collaborative team environmentOngoing CPD and professional development 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. #

ACA, ACCA, CIMA Your new company We are working with a leading retail organisation to recruit a Management Accountant on an immediate basis to join their Belfast finance team. This is a key role supporting financial performance, delivering accurate reporting, and providing commercial insight to drive business decision-making.Due to business demand, this is an urgent requirement, and the successful candidate will be expected to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced environment. Your new role Preparation of monthly management accounts with variance analysis and clear commentary Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including rolling forecasts Provide commercial financial analysis and insight to support performance Partner with operational teams to drive cost control and margin improvement Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure integrity of financial data Assist with month-end and year-end close processes Monitor KPIs and deliver regular performance reporting Support audit processes and ensure compliance with internal controls Identify and implement process improvements within finance What you'll need to succeed Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience Proven experience in management accounting and financial reporting Excel and financial systems capability What you'll get in return Opportunity to join a high-performing and commercially focused team Fast-paced role with immediate exposure to key stakeholders Potential for longer-term progression 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 on your career. #

Financial Planning Analyst long-term contract opportunity in Surrey Your new company A global, market-leading organisation operating across multiple consumer product categories, with a strong presence across international markets. As an employer of choice, it's a great opportunity for exposure in a fast-paced and high-performing environment. Your new role This role sits within a central finance function, supporting financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making across multiple business units.This is a highly visible position, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence performance through insight-driven analysis and robust financial modelling. What you'll need to succeed Support the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting cycles, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment across business units. Consolidate financial data to produce group-level P&L forecasts and reporting, maintaining strong data integrity. Partner with business unit finance leads to review performance, challenge assumptions, and improve forecast accuracy. Deliver high-quality management reporting packs, including KPIs, headcount, operating costs, and capex tracking. Analyse financial performance at both detailed cost centre and consolidated level, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities. Provide clear insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support decision-making and performance improvement. Lead and contribute to monthly financial review meetings, ensuring visibility of key trends and accountability for delivery. Support preparation of journal entries where required (accruals, recharges, intercompany) in collaboration with accounting teams. Develop and maintain financial models and ad-hoc analysis, including trend analysis, scenario planning, and ROI assessments. Act as a key link between finance, accounting, and operational teams, ensuring alignment and effective communication. Identify opportunities to improve and automate reporting processes, driving efficiency and standardisation across the function. What you'll get in return Strong understanding of financial statements, reporting, and core accounting principles Highly analytical with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills Confident communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functions Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with 2-3+ years' experience in FP&A, finance, or analytical roles 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. #

SF Partners are working with a fantastic charity in the recruitment of a Finance Business Partner, based in Rugby. Reporting directly to the Head of FP&A, the FBP deliver the tactical objectives for the function. This includes providing high-quality financial insight, analysis and challenge that supports strategic decision-making, effective financial planning and sustainable delivery of the organisation's mission. - Develop and maintain strong partnership working with key stakeholders to understand their service delivery requirements and the key drivers of income and costs. - Work closely with budget holders in Charity and Trading teams to develop financial plans, budgets and financial forecasts (including cashflow), ensuring that these align to the Charity's overall mission and strategy. - Analyse financial performance across income, costs and pofitability of both Charity and Trading entities. - Be proactive in providing financial analysis, advice and challenge to support decision making. - Support the development of financial proposals and business cases across Charity and Trading, ensuring all relevant costs are incorporated. Monitor progress in delivery of these programmes against budget and the release of financial benefits. - Maintain clear, accurate documentation to support financial models, assumptions and processes. - Act as a key point of contact between the wider finance team and Charity and Trading teams, coordinating requests and ensuring relevant information is shared. - Support the wider finance team in development and improvement of financial systems, processes and reporting to meet the organisation's needs.

FP&A Manager We are currently partnering with one of the UK's largest farming businesses, based in Lincolnshire, as they look to strengthen their finance function. This is a dynamic and growing organisation undergoing positive change, and they are keen to bring in someone who is open to new ideas and excited to be part of a business that is evolving and continuously improving. The Role Our client is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join their busy finance team. This role will be instrumental in supporting the business's financial direction, working closely with the Financial Controller and senior stakeholders to deliver high quality analysis and insights. You will play a key role in helping shape strategic decisions by turning financial data into clear, meaningful information that supports business growth and performance. The position requires a commercially minded individual who can think strategically, see the bigger picture, and communicate effectively across the wider business. Main Responsibilities Lead the budgeting process, including annual budgets and ongoing reforecasts Manage quarterly forecasting cycles and maintain rolling forecasts Support the development and delivery of the company's longer term financial plans. Provide detailed financial analysis and insight to senior management to support decision making Produce clear and insightful reports to improve operational efficiency and business performance Partner with key stakeholders across the business to drive financial understanding and accountability Required Proven experience in an FP&A or similar commercially focused finance role Background within food manufacturing, fresh produce, agriculture, or a wider manufacturing environment Strong analytical and financial modelling skills Ability to interpret and present financial data to non-finance stakeholders Experience working with budgets, forecasts, and long term planning processes Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent preferred Location Lincoln area How to Apply If you are interested, please apply below, alternatively, contact Sandra on (phone number removed) or (url removed)