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Apex Support Business Analyst (12-Month FTC - maternity cover). Location: London Moorgate tube (Hybrid Working) Salary/Rate: c. £100k - £110k base + bonus + 26 days holiday + more Do you want your voice heard, your actions to count, and your expertise rewarded? This is your opportunity to join one of the world's leading, globally respected financial groups. Based in the heart of London, you will join a renowned, forward-thinking EPlatforms Apex Team that genuinely values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the highest standards of platform stability. In this pivotal Associate Vice President (AVP) role, you will immerse yourself in a dynamic, high-pressure live trading environment. You will act as a trusted partner for traders and Front Office staff, combining your technical prowess with strong interpersonal skills to provide hands-on functional support and safe enhancement delivery for Repo and Securities Borrowing & Lending (SBL) products. If you are passionate about continuous improvement and want to own your career within an inclusive culture that puts people first, we want to hear from you. Your Key Responsibilities: Front Office Support: Provide comprehensive L1, L2, and L3 functional and technical support for the Apex Securities Finance platform, responding promptly to trader queries to guarantee optimal performance. Business Analysis & Project Delivery: Analyse complex requirements from the Front Office, produce detailed functional specifications, and design practical solutions for BAU initiatives and small-to-medium projects. Stakeholder Bridge: Represent the BAU support function during project delivery meetings, bridging the gap between technology teams, global support networks, and business stakeholders. Testing & Release Management: Perform rigorous functional testing of deliverables, validate and approve test results prior to deployment, and ensure live code releases introduce zero risk to the production environment. System Maintenance & Documentation: Support ongoing system maintenance to align with technological and regulatory advancements, while meticulously documenting solutions to share best practices globally. Your Key Skills & Requirements: Apex & Fixed Income Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience supporting Apex Securities Finance applications and Fixed Income trading desks within an investment banking context. Product Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Repo and Securities Borrowing & Lending (SBL) products, including end-to-end trade lifecycles, booking, pricing, and settlements. Front Office Application Support: A proven track record of delivering rapid L1/L2 application support directly within a fast-paced Front Office environment. Technical & Analytical Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving abilities coupled with working familiarity with Linux environments (performance monitoring and routine maintenance). Desirables: Familiarity with FIX protocol/messaging, experience with Apex Loanet Interface (ALI) or Apex Toolkit APIs, and C++ development or debugging experience. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Apex Support Analyst, Business Analyst, Fixed Income Support, Securities Finance BA, Front Office Application Support, Repo Analyst, SBL Support, Linux, FIX Protocol, Loanet, FIS Trading Manager, SunGard Apex. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

IT Business Analyst Global Change & Transformation Salary: £70,000 Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract We are looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst to support a global IT change and transformation programme across a complex, multi-functional organisation. This role will work across key business areas including data, finance, procurement and manufacturing, helping to shape and deliver technology-enabled change. The successful candidate will act as the link between business stakeholders, IT teams, project delivery teams and third-party suppliers, ensuring business needs are clearly understood, documented and translated into practical technology and process improvements. Key responsibilities will include: Capturing and documenting as-is and to-be business processes across multiple departments and regions. Gathering, analysing and managing business and technical requirements. Supporting global change and transformation activity across data, finance, procurement, manufacturing and wider operational areas. Identifying process inefficiencies, system improvement opportunities and areas for business change. Creating clear documentation including process maps, requirements, risks, business cases and solution design inputs. Working closely with project managers, change teams, senior stakeholders and external suppliers to support successful delivery. Helping the business prioritise change, manage expectations and understand the impact of new systems or process improvements. Supporting testing, training and business readiness activity where required. We are looking for someone with: Strong experience as an IT Business Analyst within change, transformation or systems improvement environments. Excellent process mapping, requirements gathering and stakeholder management skills. Experience working across complex business functions such as finance, procurement, data, manufacturing, supply chain or operations. The ability to work with both business and technical teams, translating requirements into clear, structured outputs. Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders. A proactive approach to identifying improvements and supporting business change. Experience working across multiple projects, priorities and stakeholder groups. This role would suit a Business Analyst who enjoys working across broad transformation programmes, understands how technology can improve business performance, and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global environment.

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.

Apex Support Business Analyst (12-Month FTC - maternity cover). Location: London Moorgate tube (Hybrid Working) Salary/Rate: c. 100k - 110k base + bonus + 26 days holiday + more Do you want your voice heard, your actions to count, and your expertise rewarded? This is your opportunity to join one of the world's leading, globally respected financial groups. Based in the heart of London, you will join a renowned, forward-thinking EPlatforms Apex Team that genuinely values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the highest standards of platform stability. In this pivotal Associate Vice President (AVP) role, you will immerse yourself in a dynamic, high-pressure live trading environment. You will act as a trusted partner for traders and Front Office staff, combining your technical prowess with strong interpersonal skills to provide hands-on functional support and safe enhancement delivery for Repo and Securities Borrowing & Lending (SBL) products. If you are passionate about continuous improvement and want to own your career within an inclusive culture that puts people first, we want to hear from you. Your Key Responsibilities: Front Office Support: Provide comprehensive L1, L2, and L3 functional and technical support for the Apex Securities Finance platform, responding promptly to trader queries to guarantee optimal performance. Business Analysis & Project Delivery: Analyse complex requirements from the Front Office, produce detailed functional specifications, and design practical solutions for BAU initiatives and small-to-medium projects. Stakeholder Bridge: Represent the BAU support function during project delivery meetings, bridging the gap between technology teams, global support networks, and business stakeholders. Testing & Release Management: Perform rigorous functional testing of deliverables, validate and approve test results prior to deployment, and ensure live code releases introduce zero risk to the production environment. System Maintenance & Documentation: Support ongoing system maintenance to align with technological and regulatory advancements, while meticulously documenting solutions to share best practices globally. Your Key Skills & Requirements: Apex & Fixed Income Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience supporting Apex Securities Finance applications and Fixed Income trading desks within an investment banking context. Product Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Repo and Securities Borrowing & Lending (SBL) products, including end-to-end trade lifecycles, booking, pricing, and settlements. Front Office Application Support: A proven track record of delivering rapid L1/L2 application support directly within a fast-paced Front Office environment. Technical & Analytical Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving abilities coupled with working familiarity with Linux environments (performance monitoring and routine maintenance). Desirables: Familiarity with FIX protocol/messaging, experience with Apex Loanet Interface (ALI) or Apex Toolkit APIs, and C++ development or debugging experience. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Apex Support Analyst, Business Analyst, Fixed Income Support, Securities Finance BA, Front Office Application Support, Repo Analyst, SBL Support, Linux, FIX Protocol, Loanet, FIS Trading Manager, SunGard Apex. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Financial Accountant, Teesside, 9-12 month FTC up to £40,000 Your new company A key manufacturer in Teesside is seeking a Financial Accountant & Internal Control Analyst to cover a key member of the finance team's maternity leave. This is a pivotal role combining financial reporting, internal controls, and process optimisation. Your new role Joining a small, but established team, you will be responsible for:- Financial Reporting - Deliver accurate, timely financial and management reporting across multiple business units, ensuring full regulatory compliance. Month end closure, in particular Sales Ledger, Assets & Stock Internal Controls - Oversee bank security, segregation of duties, approval workflows, and fraud-prevention measures. SAP & Systems Management - Manage SAP updates, fixed asset processes, project reporting, and CAPEX governance. Process Improvement - Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, strengthen audit readiness, and streamline financial operations. Tax & Compliance Support - Assist with tax submissions, expense claim reviews, supplier processes, and internal control assessments. Stock & Audit Oversight - Monitor stock reconciliations, variance analysis, and internal audit activity to ensure data integrity. What you'll need to succeed You will ideally have hands-on experience of month-end close and reporting, with excellent Excel reporting and analysis experience. Knowledge of SAP would put your application at a distinct advantage. Minimum AAT Level 3, with at least three years' experience in finance or studying towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA.Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environmentStrong SAP or similar ERP capability, plus advanced Excel skills. What you'll get in return Fixed term contract of 9-12 months. Hybrid working Flexible working Free on-site parking 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.

12 Month FTC Why Join Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, Greencore is one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we employ over 28,000 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Our products span every meal occasion, and in FY25 our shared passion helped deliver combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct-to-store network ensures fresh and frozen food reaches thousands of stores every day. To support this scale, we are delivering a significant transformation through our Making Business Easier (MBE) programme, and this role is a key part of making that change land successfully. What you'll be doing: We are looking to hire a Financial Analyst to provide analysis and insight to support stakeholders, thereby driving informed decisions and supporting a robust budgeting and forecasting approach, optimizing financial performance. Key Accountabilities: Ensure financial reporting for example, weekly flash, weekly profit and loss and, month end close, are completed accurately and within agreed timescales Report and communicate key performance indicators to monitor and drive positive change Ensure input into costings is accurate and within agreed timescales Build cross functional relationships with key stakeholders Support budget quarterly forecasts, demonstrating an understanding of the key drivers, to inform strategic decision making Preparation and monitoring of monthly reports and ensure queries are resolved in timely and effective manner Validate and monitor excellence initiatives for monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting Provide ad hoc analysis and insight to aid interpretation and decision making What we're looking for Studying towards CIMA or ACCA qualification Experience of working with large data-sets Financial reporting experience Excellent Microsoft Excel skills Excellent interpersonal skills able to communicate to all levels of the business Proactive, organised and able to work flexibly in order to meet deadlines and have the drive to deliver results 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

Business Analyst (12 Month FTC - Opportunity to Go Permanent) Location: Worcestershire / Warwickshire Border (commutable from Evesham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Redditch and surrounding areas) Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract with a view to becoming permanent Working Pattern: Full Time, Office Based (Monday to Friday) The Company Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation undergoing an exciting period of business transformation. As part of ongoing investment in systems, processes and continuous improvement, they are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, the Business Analyst will play a key role in driving operational and systems improvements across the business. Working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance and IT, you will analyse current processes, identify opportunities for improvement and support the optimisation and enhancement of the company's ERP systems. ERP Business Analysts typically act as the bridge between operational teams and technology functions, gathering requirements, mapping processes and ensuring systems support business objectives. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with the business, challenging existing processes and delivering meaningful change within a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Work with stakeholders across the business to gather, analyse and document business requirements. Map current ("as-is") and future ("to-be") business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency. Act as the link between operational teams and IT/system providers to ensure business needs are understood and delivered effectively. Support the ongoing development, enhancement and optimisation of the company's ERP system. Analyse manufacturing, supply chain and operational processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements. Facilitate workshops and meetings with key stakeholders to understand challenges and define solutions. Produce functional specifications, process documentation, user stories and business cases. Coordinate and support system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT) and implementation activities. Assist with change management activities, including user training and process adoption. Support continuous improvement initiatives across the wider business. Business Analysts commonly lead requirements gathering, process optimisation, testing and user adoption activities to ensure ERP systems align with operational needs. Candidate Requirements Essential: Proven experience working as a Business Analyst within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrable experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Infor, Epicor, IFS or similar). Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain and operational business processes. Experience gathering and documenting business requirements and process mapping. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience supporting business change, systems enhancements or transformation projects. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. Strong documentation skills and attention to detail. What's on Offer Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum. 12-month FTC with genuine potential to become a permanent position. Opportunity to play a key role in business transformation and continuous improvement. Work within a successful and growing manufacturing organisation. Collaborative, office-based environment with strong leadership support.

Commercial Finance Analyst (FTC-12 months) Our client is a leading fresh produce supplier and a progressive, forward-thinking business supplying a range of products for the wholesale and food service markets. As a company that continues to invest in growth and innovation, they are committed to building a strong, dynamic finance team to support their ambitions. The Role This newly created position is ideal for an ambitious, analytical, and data-driven finance professional who is eager to advance their career while gaining exposure to a broad spectrum of financial activities. The client is offering an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the business. They are open to considering candidates from a practice or financial services background who are looking to transition into the industry. Main Responsibilities Reporting financial information to the Board, including the preparation of board packs Collecting, consolidating, and analysing data from across the business to support accurate forecasting and budgeting Conducting profit, margin, and sales analysis to provide insights that inform financial planning Assisting with external audits Reviewing current processes and identifying opportunities for improvement and greater efficiency Providing detailed financial information to support strategic business decision-making Required Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) Strong systems knowledge, ideally with experience of Dynamics AX and Atlas Proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented Comfortable reviewing and improving existing processes Excellent communication skills, able to present financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders Ambitious, eager to learn, and looking for personal development within a forward-thinking organisation Contract 12 month fixed-term contract with the potential to transition into a permanent role Location Swadlincote, Derbyshire How to Apply If you are interested, please apply below, alternatively, contact Sandra on (phone number removed) or (url removed)