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Senior Finance Operations Analyst (3-Month Contract, Central London) A fast-growing, technology-driven organisation is seeking a Senior Finance Operations Analyst for an initial 3-month contract, with strong potential to convert to a permanent role. This position sits within a rapidly evolving finance function transitioning from manual processes to automated, scalable workflows. The role will focus on owning accounts payable and procurement end-to-end, while driving system optimisation, process improvement, and implementing robust yet efficient controls across the finance operations landscape. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of accounts payable and procurement processes, including payments, supplier onboarding, reconciliations, and VAT treatment, ensuring accuracy and strong financial controls. Lead process improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and AI tools to reduce manual effort and enhance efficiency. Act as system owner for finance and procurement platforms, optimising configuration, and integration within the wider finance tech stack. Support the integration of newly acquired and international entities, standardising finance operations across multiple regions. Design and implement internal controls using a pragmatic, risk-based approach that balances governance with operational efficiency. Manage multi-currency and cross-border payments, ensuring compliance with internal policies. Analyse transactional data to identify trends and inefficiencies, presenting actionable insights to senior stakeholders. Support month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting inputs. Enhance the employee expense experience by introducing automated controls and using data-driven insights to improve visibility and efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, drive adoption of best practices, and deliver continuous improvement initiatives. Candidate Profile Strong understanding of end-to-end finance operations, gained in industry, practice, or audit. Systems-oriented mindset, with a proactive approach to improving and optimising processes. Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and delivering tangible change. Experience with finance systems (ERP exposure preferred) and a strong interest in automation and AI-driven solutions. Solid understanding of internal controls and risk-based governance. Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and implement practical solutions. To be considered, candidates must be available to start immediately. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

3-6 month interim finance contract role Interim FP&A Analyst Bristol (Hybrid) 3-6 months Competitive day rateWe're supporting a high-growth Bristol-based business looking to bring in an Interim FP&A Analyst to support the finance team during a critical period of growth.This is a high-impact role where you'll sit at the centre of FP&A - driving reporting, forecasting and delivering meaningful insight to senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The role will involve: Owning and delivering monthly FP&A reporting, including exec-level packs and performance insightSupporting budgeting, rolling forecasts and long-range planningBuilding and enhancing financial models and scenario analysis to support decision-makingDriving data quality, controls and process improvements across financeWorking closely with accounting to ensure consistency across financial statements and reportingDeveloping Power BI dashboards and KPI reporting to give real commercial visibilityActing as a key link between systems, finance and operational stakeholders We're looking for:ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified with strong FP&A experience Experience in fast-paced, high-growth or scaling environments Strong modelling, analysis and reporting capabilityAdvanced Excel, with exposure to ERP systems, Power BI and ideally SQL Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight for stakeholders Comfortable operating with pace, ambiguity and changing priorities Why consider it:Immediate start, highly visible roleOpportunity to make a genuine impact in a scaling, commercially driven businessFlexible hybrid workingCompetitive day rateIf you're an experienced FP&A contractor who can quickly add value and operate at pace - this is a great opportunity to get embedded in a high-profile finance team. Reach out to Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol finance contracts team to review & discuss the details.

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.

Graduate Finance Data Analyst - Manchester - Immediate start - 5 days in office. Graduate Finance Data AnalystLocation: Openshaw, Manchester (Full-Time, Office-Based) Salary: £30,000 A well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Openshaw, Manchester is currently seeking a highly motivated Graduate Finance Data Analyst to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to kick-start their career within a fast-paced, data-driven manufacturing environment, where you will gain exposure to both financial and operational performance. The RoleReporting directly to the Finance Business Partner, you will support the wider finance function by analysing large volumes of data to provide meaningful insights that drive business decisions. You will play a key role in improving visibility across production, cost control, and operational efficiency, working closely with stakeholders across finance and the wider business. Key Responsibilities: Extract, manipulate, and analyse large and complex data sets from multiple systems Support monthly reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes Develop and maintain performance dashboards relating to production, costs, and KPIs Identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability Assist in analysing manufacturing performance, including cost of goods and operational metrics Work closely with stakeholders across finance, operations, and production teams Support process improvements, automation, and data integrity initiatives Provide ad hoc analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making About You: Recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail Comfortable working with large data sets (academic or placement experience welcomed) Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis) Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools is advantageous A proactive, inquisitive approach with a desire to learn Strong communication skills with the ability to present data clearly Keen interest in developing within a manufacturing or commercial finance environment What's on Offer: Salary of £30,000 A clear pathway for progression within finance and analytics Hands-on experience within a dynamic manufacturing setting Mentorship from an experienced Finance Business Partner A supportive and collaborative team environment 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.

Calling all Office Temps ! 13ph to 20 ph Come and work for the busiest Office Recruitment Agency in Ashford! We are the most experienced team of recruiters with a combined over 50 years of experience recruiting across the South East of Kent. We have new vacancies coming in every day from the very best employers in Ashford, Maidstone, Canterbury, Folkestone and Dover. To be considered for these Temporary vacancies you need to be registered with Office Angels, ready to start work straight away. Temporary vacancies available at the moment include: Receptionist Administration Finance - Sales & Purchase Ledger, Accounts Assistant, Credit Control Sales Coordinator HR Administration Business Analyst Customer Service Executive All of these roles are working for excellent companies who we are proud to be working in partnership with and who we can recommend as a great place to work. Temporary roles vary from a 1 day booking through to 12 month contracts or even temp to perm. So if you are out of work and available immediately then temping can be the best next step to kick start your career again. Benefits of becoming an Office Angels Temp: Weekly Pay Up to 28 days annual leave Dedicated consultant to support your job search First opportunity to see permanent positions Access to free eyecare vouchers Temp of the Month awards Timesheets can be completed on mobile devices Perks at work Discount schemes Access to Well-being platforms To be considered, ideally you will have some office based experience, or as a minimum strong IT skills and some work history with good references. Apply today to hear about our new vacancies in this week! Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

This is an excellent interim opportunity for a Finance Data Analyst to join a leading organisation in the manufacturing and production sector, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent. The role focuses on driving automation, improving reporting, and delivering data-driven insights to support financial planning and decision-making. Client Details Our client is a well-established and highly regarded organisation within the manufacturing and production sector, known for innovation, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to efficiency and sustainability. They offer a collaborative working environment where finance and data play a key role in driving business performance. Description As a Finance Data Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in transforming financial processes and enhancing data-driven decision-making. Key responsibilities include: Automating manual and repetitive processes using tools such as Power BI, SQL, and Excel VBA Integrating and transforming data from multiple sources to create reliable and structured datasets Developing dashboards and reports to support financial performance analysis and strategic decisions Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling alongside FP&A teams Collaborating with finance and operational stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and continuous improvements Profile The successful candidate will have: A university degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience within a finance environment Strong technical skills including Power BI (DAX, Power Query), SQL, and advanced Excel (including VBA) Experience working with financial systems such as SAP (desirable) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights Experience as finance data analyst or similar Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills The ability to start immediately or on a short notice period Job Offer Competitive salary of c. 60,000 Interim opportunity with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent Hybrid working model The chance to play a key role in driving process improvement and automation within a growing business Milton Keynes office Immediate start available

Interim finance job in Devon A well-established, multi-site organisation delivering essential services within a regulated environment. The business operates at scale while retaining a collaborative, hands-on culture, supported by a small but agile finance function that plays a key role in day-to-day operations and decision-making. The organisation is values-led, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, accountability and teamwork. Finance is viewed as a trusted partner to the wider business, contributing not only to core controls and compliance but also to continuous improvement initiatives. This is an interim opportunity for up to 6 months, paying up to £24 per hour, and requires 5 days per week onsite. Responsibilities to includeReporting to the Finance Director, this is a broad, hands-on role with responsibilities including: Preparing timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with deadlinesProposing and implementing process improvements, particularly around reconciliations and reportingSupporting the month-end close process, including: Accruals and prepaymentsFixed assets and depreciation journalsAssisting with month-end financial reportingManaging sales ledger processes including invoicing, credit notes and cash postingPerforming customer account reconciliationsChasing outstanding debt via calls, statements and lettersResolving customer queries in a timely mannerChecking and processing weekly timesheetsSupporting weekly payroll processingSupporting the development and improvement of finance processes, procedures and controlsProviding cover and support across the wider finance team as required What you'll need to succeedFully qualified AAT or part-qualified ACCA/CIMAMinimum 2 years' experience in a Finance Analyst or similar roleStrong IT skills including financial systems, Excel and Office 365Solid experience in double-entry bookkeeping and account reconciliationsStrong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationshipsHighly numerate, analytical and detail-drivenAble to work effectively in a busy office environment with changing prioritiesWell organised, self-motivated and able to meet fixed deadlines What you'll get in returnUp to £24 per hour (depending on experience)Immediate start availableInitial contract of up to 6 monthsOpportunity to gain exposure within a fast-paced and varied finance environmentEasily accessible office based in the Torbay area What you need to do nowIf 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.

Planning Analyst Needed - Immediate Start Your new company You'll be joining a leading global organisation operating across a number of sectors. With a strong presence across Europe and beyond, the business is known for its diverse portfolio of products and its commitment to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge experiences to customers worldwide. Your new role As a Strategic Planning Analyst, you will play a key role in financial planning and analysis within a pan-European corporate finance environment. You'll support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting cycles, consolidating financial data across multiple business categories to deliver accurate, insightful P&L reporting. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll analyse financial performance, identify key trends, challenge assumptions, and provide clear recommendations that support strategic decision-making. You'll prepare management-level presentations, lead monthly financial review meetings, and ensure financial forecasts remain robust, transparent, and aligned with business goals. This role also offers exposure to process improvement initiatives, including automating reporting, streamlining finance processes, and supporting broader global finance transformation projects. Collaboration will be central to your success as you act as a key liaison between planning, accounting, and finance teams. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you'll bring a strong foundation in financial planning and accounting, alongside the confidence to work with complex data and senior stakeholders. You'll ideally have a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements, advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint capability, excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively, a proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines as well as a minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a relevant finance or analytical role. What you'll get in return You'll join a high-performing, collaborative finance team operating within a dynamic international environment. In return for your expertise and commitment, you can expect exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making, broad responsibility across forecasting, analysis, and business partnering, and opportunities to develop advanced financial modelling and commercial insight. You will be involved in transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives, a supportive team culture that values collaboration, accountability, and development, a role that offers both challenge and long-term career progression within corporate finance. 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.

Finance Analyst Edinburgh Immediate Start 6 Month Contract, Full Time, Hybrid Working Your new company Hays are delighted to be working in partnership with one of our key clients within financial services to support in the rapid growth and development of a project team to manage complex reconciliations for one of their pension schemes. This role will be pivotal within a wider team in the daily rigour and analysis of accounts reconciliations within a high volume pensions processing environment. Your new role In your new role, you will be a key point of contact for the project and accountable for the delivery of results against agreed objectives in a timely manner. This role will be focused on investigating, analysing and clearing discrepancies relating to the pension scheme, as well as working closely with the wider operational business units to mitigate risk. You will own your portfolio as part of the successful delivery of the project, adopt a proactive mindset to resolving issues and become an expert in pensions reconciliation. What you'll need to succeed To succeed, you will be a dedicated and driven professional who has a notable career to date within financial services and can confidently analyse and reconcile pensions. This role will suit someone who is available immediately or about to finish another contract, looking to take the next step in their pensions career and can apply themselves within a fast paced, dynamic role. What you'll get in return In return, you will be offered a competitive hourly rate of up to £155 per day and gain access to the Hays benefits portal as a contractor. You will be working in a full time (40 hours a week) role that offers hybrid working arrangements and flexibility. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to join a reputable, growing organisation within a varied and pivotal role with a start date in October 2025 (subject to sufficient background checks). 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. #

Interim Finance Analyst required for 6 month position in Hertfordshire Your new company Hays are working with an established business in the Hertfordshire region who are looking for a Qualified Finance Analyst to join the team on an interim basis for 6 months. Your new role This will support the Finance business team with the transformation of financial data to support short and long term process to improve the month-end reporting processes. Key Duties Work closely with IT/Business Intelligence teams to deliver a project to improve existing process through automation and improved visualisation. Deliver the technical elements of the current process in the interim. Function reporting - improve quality of the data, maintain reporting and templates and process divisional adjustments. Support the existing budgeting and forecasting process and identify areas for improvement. Other projects - ad-hoc support and identifying improvements What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate for the position will be available for an immediate start and commit to 6 months. You will need to be a Qualified Accountant with strong FP&A process analysis skills, experience delivering data transformation projects within finance teams for large businesses. Excellent systems experience, including Oracle or Similar ERP system, Power BI, and an accomplished Excel user with power query familiarity. What you'll get in return This is a 6-month position, based in Hertfordshire on a full time basis, offering a competitive day rate. 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. #

Finance Analyst Edinburgh Immediate Start 6 Month Contract, Full Time, Hybrid Working Your new company Hays are delighted to be working in partnership with one of our key clients within financial services to support in the rapid growth and development of a project team to manage complex reconciliations for one of their pension schemes. This role will be pivotal within a wider team in the daily rigour and analysis of accounts reconciliations within a high volume pensions processing environment. Your new role In your new role, you will be a key point of contact for the project and accountable for the delivery of results against agreed objectives in a timely manner. This role will be focused on investigating, analysing and clearing discrepancies relating to the pension scheme, as well as working closely with the wider operational business units to mitigate risk. You will own your portfolio as part of the successful delivery of the project, adopt a proactive mindset to resolving issues and become an expert in pensions reconciliation. What you'll need to succeed To succeed, you will be a dedicated and driven professional who has a notable career to date within financial services and can confidently analyse and reconcile pensions. This role will suit someone who is available immediately or about to finish another contract, looking to take the next step in their pensions career and can apply themselves within a fast paced, dynamic role. What you'll get in return In return, you will be offered a competitive hourly rate of up to £155 per day and gain access to the Hays benefits portal as a contractor. You will be working in a full time (40 hours a week) role that offers hybrid working arrangements and flexibility. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to join a reputable, growing organisation within a varied and pivotal role with a start date in October 2025 (subject to sufficient background checks). 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. #