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Main purpose of Service Operations Analyst The Technology Business Unit operates to Design, Deliver, Run and Maintain the technology solutions and services required for the Council to process business and deliver services to the residents of Lambeth. Service Operations Analyst All functions work collaboratively to deliver effective end to end solutions and services. Service Operations Analyst This role works within the Run and Maintain function which is accountable for managing the day-to-day operation of technology solutions and services to maintain security, availability, and continuous improvement to enable effective business operations with high levels of customer satisfaction. Service Operations Analyst This function is also required to support the Delivery function by providing resources to build digital and information technology solutions and services that meet the Design requirements and for providing early life support for new and changing solutions and services accepted into live operation. 1. Responsible for initiating and monitoring actions to investigate and resolve problems in systems, processes, and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures to assure continuity and avoid disruption to business services ensuring high level of customer satisfaction. 1 2. Responsible for monitoring service component capacity and initiates actions to resolve any shortfalls according to agreed procedures to ensure continuity of service and avoid disruption to business services. 3. Responsible for ensures that tracking and monitoring of performance of service delivery through all channels (human, digital, self-service, automated) is carried out, metrics and reports are created, analysed, and distributed, issues are resolved and identified improvements are delivered through the Continuous Service Improvement Plan 4. Responsible for controlling IT assets, including business and operational software licencing, ensuring that administration of the acquisition, storage, distribution, movement, and disposal of assets is carried out to reduce cost, maintain security and enable reuse and avoiding unnecessary acquisition. 5. Responsible for working with Technology Assurance and Operations teams to implement arrangements for disaster recovery and documents recovery procedures in order to ensure a rapid recovery of business services reducing any adverse impact on business operations. 6. Responsible for assessing, analysing, developing, documenting, and controlling the implementation of changes based on requests for change to ensure continuity of operations and avoidance of incidents resulting from IT change in the business environment. To take responsibility, appropriate to the post for tackling racism and promoting good race, ethnic and community relations. 3 4 PERSON SPECIFICATION It is essential that in your written supporting statement you give evidence or examples of your proven experience in each of the short-listing criteria marked Application Able to demonstrate a clear understanding and capability to work within relevant IT related standards including IITIL V4, ISO/IEC 38500, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 22301, ISO/IEC 20000, PRINCE2 and MSP E4 Qualification Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Hold ITIL V4 Foundation accreditation 5 Core Behaviour Communicates Effectively Communicates

Program, Planning & Control (PP&C) Analyst Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire Salary: Up to 60k A leading organisation within the advanced technology and aerospace sector is seeking a Program, Planning & Control (PP&C) Analyst to join its growing team in Basingstoke. Working closely with Program Management, Finance, Contracts and Project teams, you will play a key role in planning, monitoring and controlling complex engineering programmes. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a highly regulated, technology-driven environment while providing critical financial and programme performance insight to support successful project delivery. The Role As a PP&C Analyst, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining programme performance baselines, supporting cost and schedule management activities, and providing accurate forecasting and reporting across multiple projects. About You The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills with experience in project controls, planning and financial performance management. You will ideally have: + A degree in Business, Finance, Commerce, Science or a related discipline + Around 4-5 years' experience in programme planning, scheduling or project controls + Strong planning and scheduling expertise + A solid understanding of project accounting and financial management principles + Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies + Experience working with ERP systems and project reporting tools + The ability to interpret project performance data and provide meaningful recommendations This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Controls, Programme Controls, Planning or PMO professional looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced and technically advanced environment. If you're interested please apply below.

Location: Luton / Edinburgh - remote with adhoc site visits when required Duration: 6 month contract Rate: 94.49ph UMB (Inside IR35) SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Analyst We are looking for an experienced SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Analyst to support the delivery and ongoing improvement of enterprise project management and financial integration capabilities for our defence client. This role plays a key part in bridging the gap between Finance and SAP PS, ensuring project financial processes, project controls, and enterprise planning platforms operate effectively together. You will work closely with business stakeholders, finance teams, architects, and delivery teams to design, implement, and support SAP PS solutions across the full application lifecycle. The role operates within an Agile delivery environment and focuses on stabilising, enhancing, and continuously improving the SAP PS solution and its integrations. Key Responsibilities: Act as the functional bridge between Finance and SAP PS, ensuring alignment of project accounting, financial reporting, and project controls processes. Analyse business requirements and identify process improvements impacting SAP PS and SAP Finance. Support solution design and configuration of SAP PS, including project structures, WBS standards, budgeting, settlement, and reporting. Support integration between SAP PS, SAP Finance/Controlling, and external project or financial planning systems. Assess the impact of enterprise systems such as Oracle EPM on SAP Finance, SAP PS, and project investment planning processes. Support business and architecture decisions relating to specialist project cost management tools (e.g. Dassian) and their interaction with SAP. Ensure the solution is built and maintained in line with the approved configuration and architecture. Support SIT and UAT testing, data validation, and reconciliation across integrated systems. Work with product owners and architects to stabilise and continuously improve the existing solution. Support application lifecycle activities including upgrades, patching, incident resolution, and enhancements. Produce documentation required for change governance and approval processes. Work within Agile delivery teams, contributing to sprint planning, demos, and continuous improvement. Skills & Experience: Strong functional experience with SAP Project Systems (PS). Experience with WBS structures, project profiles, budgeting, settlement, and project cost reporting. Understanding of SAP PS integration with SAP Finance/Controlling (FI/CO). Experience supporting enterprise system integrations and project financial data flows. Experience working in Agile delivery environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and business analysis skills. Desirable Experience with Primavera P6 or enterprise project controls platforms. Familiarity with Oracle EPM or enterprise financial planning tools. Experience with project cost management solutions such as Dassian. Interested? Apply today via the link provided!

This role is ideal for a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in Facilities Management, seeking an opportunity that requires expertise in cost management and contract administration to support the delivery of high-quality projects. Client Details Our client are a well known UK organisation looking to bring a Senior QS into the business to support on capital investment and asset upgrades. Description Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of QS and Commercial Analysts Set clear objectives, manage performance, and build commercial capability Allocate workload effectively and support career development Foster a collaborative, high-performance and values-driven culture Commercial Strategy & Governance Oversee project feasibilities and budget setting Ensure compliance with commercial governance, audit requirements, and frameworks Own programme-level commercial reporting, providing insight to senior stakeholders Drive standardisation and continuous improvement of commercial processes Procurement & Supplier Management Support procurement strategy across multiple programmes Ensure robust benchmarking, rate alignment, and value-for-money assessments Develop strong supplier relationships, driving performance and compliance Project Delivery Oversight Provide commercial leadership across multiple complex, high-value projects Manage and mitigate commercial risks, cost pressures, and opportunities Review and approve valuations, variations, change controls, and final accounts Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets with accurate forecasting Stakeholder Engagement Partner with senior leaders across Property, Finance, and PMO functions Provide commercial insight to support strategic decision-making Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and supply chain partners Continuous Improvement Lead initiatives to enhance benchmarking, cost modelling, and reporting Improve data quality and digital commercial processes Identify and implement efficiencies across commercial governance Profile Strong background in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (client, consultant, or contractor-side) Experience in retail, property or multi-site project environments is highly desirable Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor teams Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, and contract administration Experience managing budgets, analysing data, and controlling project performance Familiarity with frameworks, schedules of rates, and standard forms of contract Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Highly organised, detail-oriented, and commercially astute Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment Advanced Excel and financial reporting capabilities Job Offer A competitive salary plus package Strategic leadership role with high visibility across the business Opportunity to shape commercial best practice within a large, complex programme Collaborative, cross-functional working environment Strong career development and progression opportunities If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge as a Senior QS, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in the Facilities Management industry.

Project Manager - SaaS Package: Basic £ + benefits Industry: FinTech SaaS - Mid-Market & Enterprise Why: Huge growth potential in EMEA and a scaling business Do you have experience project managing SaaS projects? Are you comfortable leading projects with budgets from £20k - £1m? Do you want to join a scaling business that's just received significant investment? Our client are a leading Global FinTech SaaS vendor with a reputation for industry leading solutions. You will be joining as they continue to scale their EMEA operation following significant recent investment. You will be joining a business of over 1000 people globally, where employees have excellent longevity and a professional and mature working culture. Their FinTech solutions are mainly aimed at companies within financial services such as banks, asset finance providers, automotive lenders and is sold at a Mid-Market to Enterprise level. Their customers rely on them to help protect and scale their financial organisations by streamlining process through technology. In this role you will work with distributed teams to ensure that customer satisfaction is high and that client releases are delivered on time and within budget. You will work on multiple projects at the same time, mostly with existing customers who are looking for solutions updates and bespoke development. You will need to be able to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects. Experience with FinTech or Finance Software project management would be highly beneficial. Responsibilities Definition and management of project initiation tasks such as project mandate, resource planning, kick off meetings, delivery planning, communication plans etc Working with the Service Delivery Manager to ensure support agreements are met and service standards are at the expected level Continually expanding understanding of the finance industry and Solifi products to better understand customer goals and business drivers Controlling and monitoring timelines, resource allocation, dependencies, budgets, costs, and quality of deliverables Line management where appropriate of Business Analysts, setting objectives and reviewing performance Compliance with project delivery governance e.g. change management, risk & issue management, financial reporting and status reporting Leading key stakeholder interactions, for example steering group meetings Working daily with delivery teams to ensure planned activities are understood and progressing on track Liaising with third parties where appropriate to ensure external tasks are tracked and delivered on time, on budget and to the required level of quality Managing escalations, risks and issues About You Demonstrable track record working as a Project Manager within software delivery with responsibility for budgets up to 2mm 3+ Years Experience of working within a recognized project management methodology Comfortable delivering project to external clients, and managing both internal and external stakeholders Previous experience of delivering projects with delivery teams from multiple geographies and time zones would be advantageous Willingness to work away from home & travel to client sites when required Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint & Excel Previous experience working with financial services or asset finance firms would be advantageous Previous experience working with high AOV FinTech solutions desirable

A leading manufacturing firm in Kidlington, Oxfordshire are looking for a part/newly qualified Financial Analyst to join the team. As Financial Analyst you will report into the Financial Controller and assist them to achieve objectives. You will be responsible for providing accurate variance analysis for departmental budgets. You will also have to explain results which are under or over budget. As the successful candidate you will assist in the preparation of the company business plan and forecasts with reference to OPEX costs and provide an internal audit function to ensure financial controls are adhered to. Main responsibilities Assist the Financial Controller to achieve its objectives OPEX - Monthly Reporting and Analysis; Correction of errors; Review meetings with Budget Holders; Monthly OPEX Consolidated Actuals vs. Budget report for FD. Month End - participating in Month End Close. Monthly Reporting - Produce a range of Monthly Reports eg for Budget Holders, Internal Dashboard (includes OPEX, Productivity, Headcount, Activity Focus, etc.) Hours Booking - running and distributing weekly Missing Hours reports; monthly hours booking error reports and corrections; support for Administrators with hours booking issues Project Reporting and Managing in SAP Ad-hoc Reporting - Produce ad-hoc reports as required (Hours & Productivity, Project Costs, reports for auditors, etc.) Liaison with external auditors. Year End - Upload of OPEX budget / Cost Centre allocations / hourly rates in SAP / etc. Knowledge and Skills Essential Strong knowledge of SAP FI and CO Analytical, problem solving, presentation and communication skills Strong inter personnel skills and the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms with internal customers. Good working knowledge of accountancy principles Good oral and written communication skills Use of MS office and Excel in particular, plus knowledge of Google suite would be advantageous Ability to coordinate a number of tasks simultaneously, and to prioritise and work to tight deadlines A structured /methodical approach to all planning/tracking tasks Education, Qualifications or Training Part/Newly qualified Accountant Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. Desirable Experience in an accounting/controlling department is desired. Overhead and hourly rate experience preferable Additional requirements Due to the nature of this position, you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance. Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations. Develop contact with Group colleagues and external auditors as required. The Reward In joining you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled - contributes 6%, employee 4% basic Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion. Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply) Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme) Technology (employee purchase scheme) Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme) Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme) Health-care Cash Scheme Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme) Health Assessments Travel Insurance Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)