Finance Process Manager - Treasury Transformation Leeds alternate locations include Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh / Hybrid 6 months contract Day Rate from 500 via Umbrella DOE Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put 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 identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful. They are looking for a Finance Process Manager to join the Customer Treasury team, supporting a major transformation programme within a regulated investment and client money environment. This role sits at the intersection of finance, treasury, and change delivery . While your primary focus will be supporting a large-scale programme to improve processes, reporting, and systems , you'll also remain close to BAU treasury and finance activities to ensure solutions are practical, controlled, and aligned to regulatory requirements. You'll work closely with a small senior team to help shape the future-state operating model, improve reporting, and support the migration from legacy processes to a modern platform. The position is hybrid working being based in one of the above locations 2 days a week, 3 days working from home - Monday to Friday, standard office hours. If not Leeds based, there would be the occasional travel to Leeds. The position is being offered on an initial 6 month contract, with the potential to extend in line with the project requirements. What You'll Be Doing Transformation / Project Focus (Core) Support a major finance and treasury transformation programme, improving processes and reporting across the customer treasury function Analyse existing Excel-based reporting and support transition to a more scalable, controlled environment Facilitate workshops and collaborate with stakeholders to define and document future-state processes Produce clear process documentation, requirements, and semi-technical artefacts Work across multiple teams to improve data flows, accessibility, and reporting efficiency Support system and process changes linked to platform migration and broader programme delivery Act as a bridge between finance, treasury, and change teams, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose BAU Finance & Treasury Support Alongside project delivery, you will contribute to core treasury and finance activities to maintain business continuity and inform change: Support monitoring of client money, liquidity, and deposit positions, ensuring alignment with policies and controls Assist in maintaining treasury frameworks and processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong governance Contribute to planning, forecasting, and performance analysis related to treasury activities Help produce regular reporting and insight for stakeholders across finance and treasury Support the management of banking relationships and counterparty processes where required Ensure appropriate controls, audit trails, and documentation are maintained across processes Provide flexible support to the wider team, stepping into BAU activities where needed What We're Looking For Experience Strong background in finance (FP&A, commercial finance, or similar) with exposure to projects or process improvement Experience in financial services, ideally within investments, wealth, or banking environments Involvement in transformation, change, or system/process improvement initiatives Understanding of financial reporting, data, and how finance processes and ledgers operate Exposure to treasury or client money environments is beneficial but not essential Skills Strong analytical capability, including forecasting and performance analysis Advanced Excel skills, with experience working with complex reporting models (Power BI advantageous) Ability to translate finance requirements into process and system improvements Confident working in complex, evolving environments with multiple stakeholders Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Comfortable working with ambiguity and solving unstructured problems Qualifications Professional finance qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) preferred Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Jun 25, 2026
Contractor
Finance Process Manager - Treasury Transformation Leeds alternate locations include Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh / Hybrid 6 months contract Day Rate from 500 via Umbrella DOE Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put 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 identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful. They are looking for a Finance Process Manager to join the Customer Treasury team, supporting a major transformation programme within a regulated investment and client money environment. This role sits at the intersection of finance, treasury, and change delivery . While your primary focus will be supporting a large-scale programme to improve processes, reporting, and systems , you'll also remain close to BAU treasury and finance activities to ensure solutions are practical, controlled, and aligned to regulatory requirements. You'll work closely with a small senior team to help shape the future-state operating model, improve reporting, and support the migration from legacy processes to a modern platform. The position is hybrid working being based in one of the above locations 2 days a week, 3 days working from home - Monday to Friday, standard office hours. If not Leeds based, there would be the occasional travel to Leeds. The position is being offered on an initial 6 month contract, with the potential to extend in line with the project requirements. What You'll Be Doing Transformation / Project Focus (Core) Support a major finance and treasury transformation programme, improving processes and reporting across the customer treasury function Analyse existing Excel-based reporting and support transition to a more scalable, controlled environment Facilitate workshops and collaborate with stakeholders to define and document future-state processes Produce clear process documentation, requirements, and semi-technical artefacts Work across multiple teams to improve data flows, accessibility, and reporting efficiency Support system and process changes linked to platform migration and broader programme delivery Act as a bridge between finance, treasury, and change teams, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose BAU Finance & Treasury Support Alongside project delivery, you will contribute to core treasury and finance activities to maintain business continuity and inform change: Support monitoring of client money, liquidity, and deposit positions, ensuring alignment with policies and controls Assist in maintaining treasury frameworks and processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong governance Contribute to planning, forecasting, and performance analysis related to treasury activities Help produce regular reporting and insight for stakeholders across finance and treasury Support the management of banking relationships and counterparty processes where required Ensure appropriate controls, audit trails, and documentation are maintained across processes Provide flexible support to the wider team, stepping into BAU activities where needed What We're Looking For Experience Strong background in finance (FP&A, commercial finance, or similar) with exposure to projects or process improvement Experience in financial services, ideally within investments, wealth, or banking environments Involvement in transformation, change, or system/process improvement initiatives Understanding of financial reporting, data, and how finance processes and ledgers operate Exposure to treasury or client money environments is beneficial but not essential Skills Strong analytical capability, including forecasting and performance analysis Advanced Excel skills, with experience working with complex reporting models (Power BI advantageous) Ability to translate finance requirements into process and system improvements Confident working in complex, evolving environments with multiple stakeholders Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Comfortable working with ambiguity and solving unstructured problems Qualifications Professional finance qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) preferred Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Market Talent are supporting a growing international bank in the appointment of a Regulatory Reporting Manager to lead the production, governance and strategic development of the Bank's prudential and regulatory reporting framework. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible position responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of regulatory submissions to the PRA, FCA and Bank of England, whilst acting as a key stakeholder across Finance, Treasury, Risk and senior management functions. The successful individual will take ownership of the Bank's regulatory reporting agenda, support Basel 3.1 implementation projects, contribute to capital and liquidity management initiatives, and play a leading role in the preparation of key prudential documents including ICAAP, ILAAP, Recovery & Resolution Planning and Solvent Exit Analysis. Key Responsibilities • Ownership of all regulatory reporting submissions to the PRA, FCA and Bank of England. • Preparation, review and submission of monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc prudential returns. • Lead regulatory reporting automation, process enhancement and control improvement initiatives. • Maintain robust reconciliations, governance frameworks and reporting controls across all submissions. • Act as a key point of contact for regulators, auditors and internal stakeholders. • Support capital adequacy, liquidity management, stress testing and exposure monitoring activities. • Lead the Bank's Basel 3.1 implementation programme from a reporting perspective. • Deliver strategic prudential documentation including ICAAP, ILAAP, Recovery Plans, Solvent Exit Analysis and Pillar 3 disclosures. The bank is particularly interested in candidates who have practical ownership and submission experience across a broad range of UK regulatory returns including: Liquidity Reporting • Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) • Additional Liquidity Monitoring Metrics (ALMM) • PRA110 Cashflow Mismatch • Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Financial Reporting • FINREP Bank of England Reporting • Balance Sheet Returns (BT) • Eligible Liabilities (EL) • Form CC • Form CL • Leverage Ratio (LV) • PRA103 Capital Forecasts • Sterling Money Market Reporting (SMMA) COREP Reporting • Own Funds • Credit Risk (CRSA) • Geographical Breakdown (CRGB) • Counterparty Credit Risk • Settlement Risk • Operational Risk • Market Risk • Prudent Valuation • General Government Exposures • Basel 3.1 Regulatory Changes Additional Prudential Reporting • Large Exposures • FSA017 • PRA108 • PRA104-107 Forecast Returns • Asset Encumbrance (AE) Candidate Requirements • Significant regulatory reporting experience gained within a UK regulated banking environment. • Strong understanding of PRA, FCA and Bank of England reporting requirements. • Proven experience across COREP, FINREP, liquidity and capital reporting frameworks. • Strong knowledge of CRR, CRD, Basel regulations and prudential reporting obligations. • Experience preparing or contributing to ICAAP, ILAAP and Recovery Planning documentation. • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior executives, regulators and committee members. • Degree educated with a professional accounting qualification preferred. This opportunity would suit an experienced Regulatory Reporting Manager, Senior Regulatory Reporting Analyst or Prudential Reporting Specialist seeking a broader leadership role with significant exposure to senior management, regulatory engagement and strategic regulatory change initiatives.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Market Talent are supporting a growing international bank in the appointment of a Regulatory Reporting Manager to lead the production, governance and strategic development of the Bank's prudential and regulatory reporting framework. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible position responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of regulatory submissions to the PRA, FCA and Bank of England, whilst acting as a key stakeholder across Finance, Treasury, Risk and senior management functions. The successful individual will take ownership of the Bank's regulatory reporting agenda, support Basel 3.1 implementation projects, contribute to capital and liquidity management initiatives, and play a leading role in the preparation of key prudential documents including ICAAP, ILAAP, Recovery & Resolution Planning and Solvent Exit Analysis. Key Responsibilities • Ownership of all regulatory reporting submissions to the PRA, FCA and Bank of England. • Preparation, review and submission of monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc prudential returns. • Lead regulatory reporting automation, process enhancement and control improvement initiatives. • Maintain robust reconciliations, governance frameworks and reporting controls across all submissions. • Act as a key point of contact for regulators, auditors and internal stakeholders. • Support capital adequacy, liquidity management, stress testing and exposure monitoring activities. • Lead the Bank's Basel 3.1 implementation programme from a reporting perspective. • Deliver strategic prudential documentation including ICAAP, ILAAP, Recovery Plans, Solvent Exit Analysis and Pillar 3 disclosures. The bank is particularly interested in candidates who have practical ownership and submission experience across a broad range of UK regulatory returns including: Liquidity Reporting • Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) • Additional Liquidity Monitoring Metrics (ALMM) • PRA110 Cashflow Mismatch • Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Financial Reporting • FINREP Bank of England Reporting • Balance Sheet Returns (BT) • Eligible Liabilities (EL) • Form CC • Form CL • Leverage Ratio (LV) • PRA103 Capital Forecasts • Sterling Money Market Reporting (SMMA) COREP Reporting • Own Funds • Credit Risk (CRSA) • Geographical Breakdown (CRGB) • Counterparty Credit Risk • Settlement Risk • Operational Risk • Market Risk • Prudent Valuation • General Government Exposures • Basel 3.1 Regulatory Changes Additional Prudential Reporting • Large Exposures • FSA017 • PRA108 • PRA104-107 Forecast Returns • Asset Encumbrance (AE) Candidate Requirements • Significant regulatory reporting experience gained within a UK regulated banking environment. • Strong understanding of PRA, FCA and Bank of England reporting requirements. • Proven experience across COREP, FINREP, liquidity and capital reporting frameworks. • Strong knowledge of CRR, CRD, Basel regulations and prudential reporting obligations. • Experience preparing or contributing to ICAAP, ILAAP and Recovery Planning documentation. • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior executives, regulators and committee members. • Degree educated with a professional accounting qualification preferred. This opportunity would suit an experienced Regulatory Reporting Manager, Senior Regulatory Reporting Analyst or Prudential Reporting Specialist seeking a broader leadership role with significant exposure to senior management, regulatory engagement and strategic regulatory change initiatives.
London-Based International Corporate Bank: looking to make a vital hire as Head of Internal Audit, small team Head of Internal Audit - International Corporate Bank Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities:Leadership & Strategy- Review the existing audit methodology to develop and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy;- Prepare and regularly update the annual Audit Plan for submission to London Branch Audit Committee and the Head Office Internal Audit Bureau (IAB) for approval.- Lead, mentor and manage the Internal Audit team, fostering a high-performance culture;- Act as the primary liaison with the Board Audit Committee, presenting audit findings and insights.- Ensure that the External Quality Assessment (EQA) is implemented effectively. Audit & Assurance- Provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management;- Oversee the delivery of audit engagements across all business areas, with emphasis on key areas including treasury, lending, operations, IT and Compliance;- Ensure audit work is performed in accordance with professional standards;- Undertake special investigations at the request of the Audit Committee and/or the CEO;- Evaluate the effectiveness of remediation actions and track issue resolution;- Maintain, regularly review and refine relevant audit related policies and procedures (e.g. Audit Manual, Internal Audit Findings Risk Appetite Policy, London Branch Audit Committee Terms of Reference, Auditor Independence Policy);- Maintain an up-to-date "audit universe" for the Bank as the business develops;- Including high level review of bank-wide operational policy and procedure manuals as part of the audit work undertaken;- Consider opportunities to enhance co-operation and interaction with fellow group entities wherever possible;- Complete mandatory training as required, and undertake other necessary training to ensure an appropriate level of technical knowledge is maintained;- Oversee the effective deployment of the Internal Audit Management System to maximise benefits; Risk Management & Compliance- Assess emerging risks and adjust audit plans accordingly;- Maintain strong awareness of UK regulatory expectations (e.g. PRA, FCA requirements);- Co-ordinate with Compliance, Risk and external auditors to ensure effective coverage and minimal duplication;- Support regulatory reviews and inspections, as required. Stakeholder Management- Build strong relationships with Senior Management and business heads;- Maintain a good relationship with IAB and ensure that IAB requests are managed on an effective and timely basis;- Provide constructive challenge and actionable recommendations to improve business processes;- Communicate complex risk and control issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders;- Act as secretary to the London Branch Audit Committee, and facilitate the effective and efficient workings of the London Branch Audit Committee;- Work with the Chairman of the Audit Committee to ensure that relevant regulatory regulations are complied with (e.g. Statutory Audit Directive, in terms of independence of the external auditors, non-audit services provided, fee cap management and activities / composition of the Audit Committee). Governance & Reporting- Prepare high-quality audit reports for senior management and the Audit Committee;- Provide regular updates on audit progress, key findings, risk themes, and other relevant findings, e.g. those raised by external audit, IAB, etc.;- Ensure independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit function at all times. KEY REQUIREMENTSExperience- Significant experience in internal audit within banking or financial services.- Proven leadership experience, ideally as a Head of Audit or a senior audit leader.- Strong knowledge of commercial banking operations, products and risk frameworks.- Experience working within a UK regulated environment. Qualifications- Professional certification such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline. Skills & Competencies- Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.- High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgement.- Ability to influence at Board and Executive level.- Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capability.- Time and staff management skills. Desirable- Experience in a foreign bank or international financial institution in London.- Familiarity with cross-border regulatory frameworks.- Experience interacting directly with regulators.-Certain experience in IT and cybersecurity auditing will be given priority. Additional Information- The role is subject to the UK Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR).- The individual must demonstrate fitness and propriety in line with regulatory expectations. Managing the Team:- Recruit and maintain sufficiency and appropriateness of human resources in accordance with agreed plans, and train, develop and lead resources to ensure that targets are met. Manage performance of staff and ensure appropriate training needs are identified. Regulated activities: This section is to be completed for roles that will be covered by the Senior Managers and Certification Regime i.e.: Senior management function (SMF) - one that involves the person performing it being responsible for managing one or more aspects of the firm's affairs, so far as it relates to regulated activities, and those aspects involve, or might involve, a risk of serious consequence for the person, or for the firm or for other interests in the UK. The Prescribed Responsibilities and Other Responsibilities are as set out in the Statement of Responsibilities and the Responsibilities Management Map. Certification - one where the person could pose a risk of significant harm to the firm or any of its customers: Material risk-taker: Advising on, dealing (as principal or agent) and arranging (bringing about) deals in and/or managing investments Giving advice to clients in connection with corporate finance business and performing other functions relating to this. Where direct reports include staff within the Certification population role holder is a voting member of the Credit Committee. Please also provide details of the regulated products that the role holder will be involved in selling/providing advice - N/A The incumbent must comply with the requirements under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime. For Head of Internal Audit:Prescribed Responsibilities - None assigned.SMF - SMF 5 designation is held. Responsibilities of SMF 5 are to be discharged effectively.Conduct Rules - To perform in accordance with the Conduct Rules.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
London-Based International Corporate Bank: looking to make a vital hire as Head of Internal Audit, small team Head of Internal Audit - International Corporate Bank Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities:Leadership & Strategy- Review the existing audit methodology to develop and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy;- Prepare and regularly update the annual Audit Plan for submission to London Branch Audit Committee and the Head Office Internal Audit Bureau (IAB) for approval.- Lead, mentor and manage the Internal Audit team, fostering a high-performance culture;- Act as the primary liaison with the Board Audit Committee, presenting audit findings and insights.- Ensure that the External Quality Assessment (EQA) is implemented effectively. Audit & Assurance- Provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management;- Oversee the delivery of audit engagements across all business areas, with emphasis on key areas including treasury, lending, operations, IT and Compliance;- Ensure audit work is performed in accordance with professional standards;- Undertake special investigations at the request of the Audit Committee and/or the CEO;- Evaluate the effectiveness of remediation actions and track issue resolution;- Maintain, regularly review and refine relevant audit related policies and procedures (e.g. Audit Manual, Internal Audit Findings Risk Appetite Policy, London Branch Audit Committee Terms of Reference, Auditor Independence Policy);- Maintain an up-to-date "audit universe" for the Bank as the business develops;- Including high level review of bank-wide operational policy and procedure manuals as part of the audit work undertaken;- Consider opportunities to enhance co-operation and interaction with fellow group entities wherever possible;- Complete mandatory training as required, and undertake other necessary training to ensure an appropriate level of technical knowledge is maintained;- Oversee the effective deployment of the Internal Audit Management System to maximise benefits; Risk Management & Compliance- Assess emerging risks and adjust audit plans accordingly;- Maintain strong awareness of UK regulatory expectations (e.g. PRA, FCA requirements);- Co-ordinate with Compliance, Risk and external auditors to ensure effective coverage and minimal duplication;- Support regulatory reviews and inspections, as required. Stakeholder Management- Build strong relationships with Senior Management and business heads;- Maintain a good relationship with IAB and ensure that IAB requests are managed on an effective and timely basis;- Provide constructive challenge and actionable recommendations to improve business processes;- Communicate complex risk and control issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders;- Act as secretary to the London Branch Audit Committee, and facilitate the effective and efficient workings of the London Branch Audit Committee;- Work with the Chairman of the Audit Committee to ensure that relevant regulatory regulations are complied with (e.g. Statutory Audit Directive, in terms of independence of the external auditors, non-audit services provided, fee cap management and activities / composition of the Audit Committee). Governance & Reporting- Prepare high-quality audit reports for senior management and the Audit Committee;- Provide regular updates on audit progress, key findings, risk themes, and other relevant findings, e.g. those raised by external audit, IAB, etc.;- Ensure independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit function at all times. KEY REQUIREMENTSExperience- Significant experience in internal audit within banking or financial services.- Proven leadership experience, ideally as a Head of Audit or a senior audit leader.- Strong knowledge of commercial banking operations, products and risk frameworks.- Experience working within a UK regulated environment. Qualifications- Professional certification such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline. Skills & Competencies- Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.- High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgement.- Ability to influence at Board and Executive level.- Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capability.- Time and staff management skills. Desirable- Experience in a foreign bank or international financial institution in London.- Familiarity with cross-border regulatory frameworks.- Experience interacting directly with regulators.-Certain experience in IT and cybersecurity auditing will be given priority. Additional Information- The role is subject to the UK Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR).- The individual must demonstrate fitness and propriety in line with regulatory expectations. Managing the Team:- Recruit and maintain sufficiency and appropriateness of human resources in accordance with agreed plans, and train, develop and lead resources to ensure that targets are met. Manage performance of staff and ensure appropriate training needs are identified. Regulated activities: This section is to be completed for roles that will be covered by the Senior Managers and Certification Regime i.e.: Senior management function (SMF) - one that involves the person performing it being responsible for managing one or more aspects of the firm's affairs, so far as it relates to regulated activities, and those aspects involve, or might involve, a risk of serious consequence for the person, or for the firm or for other interests in the UK. The Prescribed Responsibilities and Other Responsibilities are as set out in the Statement of Responsibilities and the Responsibilities Management Map. Certification - one where the person could pose a risk of significant harm to the firm or any of its customers: Material risk-taker: Advising on, dealing (as principal or agent) and arranging (bringing about) deals in and/or managing investments Giving advice to clients in connection with corporate finance business and performing other functions relating to this. Where direct reports include staff within the Certification population role holder is a voting member of the Credit Committee. Please also provide details of the regulated products that the role holder will be involved in selling/providing advice - N/A The incumbent must comply with the requirements under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime. For Head of Internal Audit:Prescribed Responsibilities - None assigned.SMF - SMF 5 designation is held. Responsibilities of SMF 5 are to be discharged effectively.Conduct Rules - To perform in accordance with the Conduct Rules.
Finance Manager in well known Infrastructure business - Hybrid Your new company A very well known, London infrastructure business with a focus on sustainability and providing a cleaner future for the UK. The company have gone from strength to strength in the last few years and built a robust organisation. They have recently restructured the finance function and have a newly created Finance Manager role to take control of a broad position from IFRS reporting to business partnering. Your new role Reporting into the Financial Controller, the role will operate in a lean finance function, with a truly broad role, focused across IFRS reporting to business partnering with operations. Duties include IFRS reporting on group performance Monthly management accounting including variance analysis and presentation of board pack Business partnering with operations, including chairing budget meetings Ownership of budget and forecasting for the group Ad hoc Tax and Treasury support What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a qualified accountant, ideally from an ACA/ACCA background who has gained hands on experience of reporting in accordance with IFRS. You should be interested to work in the Infra sector, for a business with relevance to society as a whole. The ideal professional will be a strong communicator, looking for a broad role What you'll get in return Following restructure this role is well set up for someone to really take ownership of the function. It is a position that will really aid the development of a professional towards an FC role in the future, so the business is excited by the opportunity to train and develop. The company offer a competitive salary, strong bonus and flexible hybrid work model. 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.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager in well known Infrastructure business - Hybrid Your new company A very well known, London infrastructure business with a focus on sustainability and providing a cleaner future for the UK. The company have gone from strength to strength in the last few years and built a robust organisation. They have recently restructured the finance function and have a newly created Finance Manager role to take control of a broad position from IFRS reporting to business partnering. Your new role Reporting into the Financial Controller, the role will operate in a lean finance function, with a truly broad role, focused across IFRS reporting to business partnering with operations. Duties include IFRS reporting on group performance Monthly management accounting including variance analysis and presentation of board pack Business partnering with operations, including chairing budget meetings Ownership of budget and forecasting for the group Ad hoc Tax and Treasury support What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a qualified accountant, ideally from an ACA/ACCA background who has gained hands on experience of reporting in accordance with IFRS. You should be interested to work in the Infra sector, for a business with relevance to society as a whole. The ideal professional will be a strong communicator, looking for a broad role What you'll get in return Following restructure this role is well set up for someone to really take ownership of the function. It is a position that will really aid the development of a professional towards an FC role in the future, so the business is excited by the opportunity to train and develop. The company offer a competitive salary, strong bonus and flexible hybrid work model. 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.
Lead the Team. Drive Accuracy. Keep the Engine Running. Do you enjoy building high-performing teams, improving processes and creating structure in fast-moving environments? Are you an experienced finance professional ready to step into a leadership role where you'll have genuine influence over how a growing finance function operates? At Bulk , we're on an incredible journey. We're transforming from a manufacturing-led retailer into a destination brand for active nutrition, disrupting the industry through bold thinking, innovative products and ambitious growth plans. Now we're looking for a Finance/Accounting Operations Team Leader to help drive operational excellence across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking and cash management while leading and developing a talented finance team. The Role at a Glance: Finance/Accounting Operations Team Leader Colchester, Essex (Hybrid - 3 Days Office) Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Full Time - Permanent Reporting to: Finance Operations Manager Direct Reports: 4 Finance Team Members Company: Bulk - One of Europe's Fastest Growing Active Nutrition Brands Culture: Ambitious Collaborative Fast-Paced Innovative Your Background / Skills: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance Operations, Team Leadership, Treasury, Cash Forecasting, Process Improvement, Excel Who We Are: Bulk is on a mission to become the world's most trusted destination brand for active nutrition. We're a team of ambitious, passionate people who challenge convention and constantly look for better ways of doing things. From disruptive marketing campaigns to innovative product development, we're reshaping how consumers think about sports nutrition. We move fast, think big and back people who are willing to challenge thinking, take ownership and make a difference. If you thrive in high-growth environments and want to be part of something exciting, you'll fit right in. Where You Fit In: As Finance Operations Team Leader, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of finance operations while leading and developing a team of four. You'll ensure strong financial controls, accurate processing, effective cash management and smooth month-end delivery while continuously identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency. This is a highly visible role that combines operational leadership, team development, reporting and process improvement within a fast-paced commercial environment. What Your Day Might Look Like: Finance Operations • Maintain finance operations processes and identify opportunities for improvement • Oversee sales and purchase ledger activities and monthly ledger reviews • Ensure AP and AR activities are completed accurately and on time • Monitor financial controls and ensure company procedures are followed • Support operational sign-off for new systems and process improvements Cash Management & Treasury • Own the weekly cash forecast and present findings to senior finance leadership • Manage treasury-related processes and controls • Review payment runs and support payment execution where required • Oversee bank reconciliations and ensure outstanding actions are resolved • Support ad hoc payment activity as required Reporting & Performance • Produce monthly operational reporting and performance insights • Monitor KPIs and identify performance or resource risks • Review key operational metrics and control risks • Support informed decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis Team Leadership • Lead, coach and support a team of four finance professionals • Manage performance reviews, objectives and development plans • Monitor workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently achieved • Deliver training and ongoing support to team members • Foster a collaborative, accountable and high-performing team culture Stakeholder Management • Build strong relationships across the wider business • Communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders • Resolve queries promptly and professionally • Support cross-functional collaboration across finance and operational teams About You: You'll be an organised, detail-focused finance professional who enjoys leading people and improving processes. You'll likely bring: • At least 3 years' finance or accounting experience • Previous experience leading or supervising a team • Strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable knowledge • Experience managing workloads, deadlines and operational priorities • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills • Strong Excel and accounting systems experience • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset • Ability to work independently while supporting wider team objectives You'll Thrive Here If You Are: • Ambitious and driven • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment • A natural problem solver • Highly organised with strong attention to detail • Passionate about continuous improvement • Someone who enjoys helping others succeed What Are The Gains? • Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance • Subsidised Gym Membership • Birthday Day Off • PerkBox Subscription • 60% Discount on Bulk Products • Flexi Start Scheme • Optional Additional Annual Leave • Pension Scheme • Life Assurance • Medicash Healthcare Benefits • Volunteering Day • Cycle to Work Scheme • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave • Fully Stocked Bulk Pantry • Happy Hour Drinks Fridge • Summer Working Hours • Ongoing Learning & Development Opportunities Why Join Bulk ? This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that's growing fast, thinking differently and investing heavily in its people. You'll have the chance to develop your leadership career, influence how finance operations evolve and be part of a brand that's challenging convention across the active nutrition industry. Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include: Finance Team Leader, Accounts Payable Team Leader, Accounts Receivable Team Leader, Finance Supervisor, Finance Operations Supervisor, Senior Accounts Assistant, Finance Coordinator, Treasury Assistant, Ledger Manager, Finance Operations Lead. If you're ready to lead from the front and help drive operational excellence in a high-growth environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone regarding your application. 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Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Lead the Team. Drive Accuracy. Keep the Engine Running. Do you enjoy building high-performing teams, improving processes and creating structure in fast-moving environments? Are you an experienced finance professional ready to step into a leadership role where you'll have genuine influence over how a growing finance function operates? At Bulk , we're on an incredible journey. We're transforming from a manufacturing-led retailer into a destination brand for active nutrition, disrupting the industry through bold thinking, innovative products and ambitious growth plans. Now we're looking for a Finance/Accounting Operations Team Leader to help drive operational excellence across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking and cash management while leading and developing a talented finance team. The Role at a Glance: Finance/Accounting Operations Team Leader Colchester, Essex (Hybrid - 3 Days Office) Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Full Time - Permanent Reporting to: Finance Operations Manager Direct Reports: 4 Finance Team Members Company: Bulk - One of Europe's Fastest Growing Active Nutrition Brands Culture: Ambitious Collaborative Fast-Paced Innovative Your Background / Skills: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance Operations, Team Leadership, Treasury, Cash Forecasting, Process Improvement, Excel Who We Are: Bulk is on a mission to become the world's most trusted destination brand for active nutrition. We're a team of ambitious, passionate people who challenge convention and constantly look for better ways of doing things. From disruptive marketing campaigns to innovative product development, we're reshaping how consumers think about sports nutrition. We move fast, think big and back people who are willing to challenge thinking, take ownership and make a difference. If you thrive in high-growth environments and want to be part of something exciting, you'll fit right in. Where You Fit In: As Finance Operations Team Leader, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of finance operations while leading and developing a team of four. You'll ensure strong financial controls, accurate processing, effective cash management and smooth month-end delivery while continuously identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency. This is a highly visible role that combines operational leadership, team development, reporting and process improvement within a fast-paced commercial environment. What Your Day Might Look Like: Finance Operations • Maintain finance operations processes and identify opportunities for improvement • Oversee sales and purchase ledger activities and monthly ledger reviews • Ensure AP and AR activities are completed accurately and on time • Monitor financial controls and ensure company procedures are followed • Support operational sign-off for new systems and process improvements Cash Management & Treasury • Own the weekly cash forecast and present findings to senior finance leadership • Manage treasury-related processes and controls • Review payment runs and support payment execution where required • Oversee bank reconciliations and ensure outstanding actions are resolved • Support ad hoc payment activity as required Reporting & Performance • Produce monthly operational reporting and performance insights • Monitor KPIs and identify performance or resource risks • Review key operational metrics and control risks • Support informed decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis Team Leadership • Lead, coach and support a team of four finance professionals • Manage performance reviews, objectives and development plans • Monitor workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently achieved • Deliver training and ongoing support to team members • Foster a collaborative, accountable and high-performing team culture Stakeholder Management • Build strong relationships across the wider business • Communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders • Resolve queries promptly and professionally • Support cross-functional collaboration across finance and operational teams About You: You'll be an organised, detail-focused finance professional who enjoys leading people and improving processes. You'll likely bring: • At least 3 years' finance or accounting experience • Previous experience leading or supervising a team • Strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable knowledge • Experience managing workloads, deadlines and operational priorities • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills • Strong Excel and accounting systems experience • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset • Ability to work independently while supporting wider team objectives You'll Thrive Here If You Are: • Ambitious and driven • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment • A natural problem solver • Highly organised with strong attention to detail • Passionate about continuous improvement • Someone who enjoys helping others succeed What Are The Gains? • Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance • Subsidised Gym Membership • Birthday Day Off • PerkBox Subscription • 60% Discount on Bulk Products • Flexi Start Scheme • Optional Additional Annual Leave • Pension Scheme • Life Assurance • Medicash Healthcare Benefits • Volunteering Day • Cycle to Work Scheme • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave • Fully Stocked Bulk Pantry • Happy Hour Drinks Fridge • Summer Working Hours • Ongoing Learning & Development Opportunities Why Join Bulk ? This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that's growing fast, thinking differently and investing heavily in its people. You'll have the chance to develop your leadership career, influence how finance operations evolve and be part of a brand that's challenging convention across the active nutrition industry. Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include: Finance Team Leader, Accounts Payable Team Leader, Accounts Receivable Team Leader, Finance Supervisor, Finance Operations Supervisor, Senior Accounts Assistant, Finance Coordinator, Treasury Assistant, Ledger Manager, Finance Operations Lead. If you're ready to lead from the front and help drive operational excellence in a high-growth environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone regarding your application. 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We're looking for a Finance Manager to own our financial close, balance sheet control, and statutory reporting, while leading a small finance team. This is a hands-on role for a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with a strong audit track record and a sharp eye for the detail that keeps a balance sheet clean. You'll have real ownership over a core part of finance, with scope to drive improvements rather than just maintain the status quo. Key Requirements Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with strong financial accounting experience Track record managing statutory accounts and external audits Experience managing or supervising finance team members Sharp attention to detail and comfort working under deadline pressure A genuine interest in improving how finance works, not just keeping the lights on Key Responsibilities Lead the monthly financial close process and own the integrity of the general ledger Manage statutory reporting and act as primary contact for the year-end audit Lead a team of five across management accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable, including coaching and performance management Own group reporting submissions and act as liaison with group finance and treasury Drive process improvement and automation across finance workflows At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Finance Manager to own our financial close, balance sheet control, and statutory reporting, while leading a small finance team. This is a hands-on role for a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with a strong audit track record and a sharp eye for the detail that keeps a balance sheet clean. You'll have real ownership over a core part of finance, with scope to drive improvements rather than just maintain the status quo. Key Requirements Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with strong financial accounting experience Track record managing statutory accounts and external audits Experience managing or supervising finance team members Sharp attention to detail and comfort working under deadline pressure A genuine interest in improving how finance works, not just keeping the lights on Key Responsibilities Lead the monthly financial close process and own the integrity of the general ledger Manage statutory reporting and act as primary contact for the year-end audit Lead a team of five across management accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable, including coaching and performance management Own group reporting submissions and act as liaison with group finance and treasury Drive process improvement and automation across finance workflows At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Operational Finance Manager Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 Location: Holborn, London Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operational Finance Manager to join a dynamic and growing live events business during a period of significant transformation. You will be responsible for establishing and leading the day-to-day finance operations across the UK business and taking ownership of core transactional finance processes, helping build scalable controls and procedures, and playing a key role in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The Role Finance Operations Leadership Establish and lead the UK finance operations function, implementing robust, efficient, and scalable processes. Take ownership of end-to-end transactional finance activities across multiple entities. Build, document, and continuously improve finance procedures, controls, and governance. Support the development of a high-performing operational finance function capable of supporting future growth. Procure to Pay (P2P) Oversee the purchase order process, ensuring compliance with internal controls and Group policies. Manage accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing and supplier payments. Drive adoption of a "No PO, No Pay" approach and strengthen supplier onboarding and governance. Build and maintain effective supplier relationships while resolving queries efficiently. Order to Cash (O2C) & Accounts Receivable Manage billing processes to ensure timely and accurate invoicing across the business. Oversee collections and debtor management to improve cash conversion and reduce aged debt. Partner with commercial teams to establish clear and consistent revenue processes. Monitor accounts receivable performance and implement improvements where required. Expense & Cash Management Oversee employee expense processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and efficient reimbursement. Manage daily cash operations, including payment oversight, balance monitoring, and short-term cash forecasting. Support treasury activities and strengthen controls around cash management. Improve cash reporting and visibility across multiple entities. ERP Transformation & Process Improvement Play a key role in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Support the design and optimisation of operational finance processes within the new ERP environment. Act as a key liaison between Finance, Systems, and Operational teams throughout the transformation. Drive standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement through technology and process redesign. What We're Looking For Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent relevant experience. Strong background across finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and expenses. Experience designing, implementing, or improving finance processes and controls. Hands-on approach with the ability to operate strategically while remaining close to the detail. Strong systems capability, with experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP platforms desirable. Comfortable working in evolving environments where processes and structures are still being developed. Naturally process-driven, with a focus on improving efficiency, scalability, and control. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across finance and non-finance teams. Resilient, adaptable, and motivated by opportunities to build and drive positive change. Why This Role This is a unique opportunity to help shape a finance operations function during a period of transformation. With real ownership, exposure to systems implementation, and the chance to improve processes from the ground up, you'll play an integral role in supporting the business's continued growth and success. 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.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Operational Finance Manager Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 Location: Holborn, London Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operational Finance Manager to join a dynamic and growing live events business during a period of significant transformation. You will be responsible for establishing and leading the day-to-day finance operations across the UK business and taking ownership of core transactional finance processes, helping build scalable controls and procedures, and playing a key role in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The Role Finance Operations Leadership Establish and lead the UK finance operations function, implementing robust, efficient, and scalable processes. Take ownership of end-to-end transactional finance activities across multiple entities. Build, document, and continuously improve finance procedures, controls, and governance. Support the development of a high-performing operational finance function capable of supporting future growth. Procure to Pay (P2P) Oversee the purchase order process, ensuring compliance with internal controls and Group policies. Manage accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing and supplier payments. Drive adoption of a "No PO, No Pay" approach and strengthen supplier onboarding and governance. Build and maintain effective supplier relationships while resolving queries efficiently. Order to Cash (O2C) & Accounts Receivable Manage billing processes to ensure timely and accurate invoicing across the business. Oversee collections and debtor management to improve cash conversion and reduce aged debt. Partner with commercial teams to establish clear and consistent revenue processes. Monitor accounts receivable performance and implement improvements where required. Expense & Cash Management Oversee employee expense processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and efficient reimbursement. Manage daily cash operations, including payment oversight, balance monitoring, and short-term cash forecasting. Support treasury activities and strengthen controls around cash management. Improve cash reporting and visibility across multiple entities. ERP Transformation & Process Improvement Play a key role in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Support the design and optimisation of operational finance processes within the new ERP environment. Act as a key liaison between Finance, Systems, and Operational teams throughout the transformation. Drive standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement through technology and process redesign. What We're Looking For Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent relevant experience. Strong background across finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and expenses. Experience designing, implementing, or improving finance processes and controls. Hands-on approach with the ability to operate strategically while remaining close to the detail. Strong systems capability, with experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP platforms desirable. Comfortable working in evolving environments where processes and structures are still being developed. Naturally process-driven, with a focus on improving efficiency, scalability, and control. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across finance and non-finance teams. Resilient, adaptable, and motivated by opportunities to build and drive positive change. Why This Role This is a unique opportunity to help shape a finance operations function during a period of transformation. With real ownership, exposure to systems implementation, and the chance to improve processes from the ground up, you'll play an integral role in supporting the business's continued growth and success. 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.
"The Bar is Back" - and we need your financial leadership, commercial insight, and drive for operational excellence to help us scale from 20 million to 70 million bars a year. At Soapworks , we create high-quality, sustainable soap products for global brands - and as we enter an exciting phase of rapid growth, we re looking for an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to lead our finance function and support strategic decision-making. From driving robust financial controls and delivering accurate, timely reporting to supporting investment decisions and shaping long-term financial strategy, you ll play a critical role in ensuring our commercial success as we scale - safeguarding profitability, managing risk, and enabling sustainable growth. At Soapworks, we do more than produce soap - we also manufacture a variety of personal care products, including hair and body cleansers and aromatic oils. As a key member of our leadership team, you ll help shape the future of our business, working alongside a passionate and innovative workforce committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation. The Role at a Glance: Financial Controller Glasgow / Remote Working Fridays £65,000 - £75,000 per annum DOE + 33 days holiday, rising with service Plus Excellent Benefits Package Including Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Access to (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary and More Full Time - Permanent Hours of Work (37.5hrs per week): 8am - 4.30pm (Mon-Thurs), 8am - 3pm (Fri - working from home) Reporting to: Managing Director Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted Company: UKs Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base Who s products Featured In: British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! And More Your Background / Skills: Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA plus solid practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. Leading and developing a finance team. Experience working with BI tools. Food, Manufacturing, Personal care Ideally exposure to contract manufacturing Our Story: Founded in 1988 by The Body Shop entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, Soapworks has always been driven by innovation, exceptional product quality, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. More than 35 years later, we continue to stand at the forefront of the industry, trusted by 50 of the world s top brands as a leading supplier and partner. In 2018, we joined the Daabon Group, a global leader in sustainable and organic ingredients, further strengthening our commitment to ethical and eco-friendly production. As passionate advocates for sustainability, we are committed to promoting the environmental benefits of bar soaps. Our dedication has earned us numerous awards and certifications, including the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. But we re not stopping there - we are actively working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ensuring that our impact on the planet is as clean as the products we create. Beyond business, we believe in making a difference and have a well developed SOAP AID programme where we collaborate with NGOs and Charities to donate life saving soap bars to areas of need or natural disaster across the world demonstrating our commitment to global well-being. We don t just make soap - we create products that align with a better, more sustainable future. The Opportunity: Soapworks is looking for a proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the optimisation and innovation of our finance operations as we scale up the business. In this key role, you ll focus on enhancing financial processes, improving reporting accuracy, and strengthening overall financial performance - driving cost control, supporting strategic investments, and ensuring robust financial governance in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. With ambitious growth plans ahead, we need someone who s passionate about financial excellence, data-driven decision making, and helping to shape a sustainable, profitable future for Soapworks. Key Responsibilities: • Advise on financial strategy to support company objectives. • Lead, motivate, and develop the finance team to ensure high performance. • Provide financial guidance to managers and staff to help achieve targets. • Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions. • Prepare annual budgets, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow. • Present financial reports to the Board and participate in monthly meetings. • Oversee Group Reporting, including monthly sales and P&L reports. • Deliver financial updates at fortnightly KPI meetings. • Produce monthly management accounts and Finance Board reports. • Coordinate year-end reporting and external audits. • Manage operational performance reviews and P&L reforecasts. • Prepare monthly 13-week cash flow forecasts. • Authorise and ensure accuracy of supplier payments. • Review product costings with BDM for new business opportunities. • Analyse profitability by customer and product type. • Develop Capex business cases and payback analysis with senior management. • Liaise with auditors to ensure accurate statutory reporting. • Maintain relationships with banking partners and supply management accounts. Education/Qualifications: • Fully ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified along with practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. • Educated to degree level. Experience/Skills/Knowledge: • Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a finance team. • Working in a multiple margin control and strict cash-flow management business • Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reports and compliance documentation • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address financial discrepancies and operational inefficiencies. • Knowledge of working with BI tools to drive financial improvements • Proficient in MS Office • Knowledge of integrating new ERP system such as MS Dynamics / Business Central or equivalent would be preferable. Aptitudes/Attributes: • Excellent organisational skills • Strong communication skills with the ability to provide financial information to non-financial stakeholders • Strong analytical skills and capable of breaking down complex financial issues and identifying patterns, risks and opportunities • Good time management skill with the ability to work under pressure • An excellent team player who can work alongside other members of the executive team to deliver the strategic plan of the business Other Job Requirements: • May need to be able to travel What s on Offer: • Competitive Market Salary • 4-weekly pay cycle • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising with service • Pension • Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary • Income Protection Benefit after 1 year in role • Access to who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money & work, as well as discounts with various retailers. Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
"The Bar is Back" - and we need your financial leadership, commercial insight, and drive for operational excellence to help us scale from 20 million to 70 million bars a year. At Soapworks , we create high-quality, sustainable soap products for global brands - and as we enter an exciting phase of rapid growth, we re looking for an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to lead our finance function and support strategic decision-making. From driving robust financial controls and delivering accurate, timely reporting to supporting investment decisions and shaping long-term financial strategy, you ll play a critical role in ensuring our commercial success as we scale - safeguarding profitability, managing risk, and enabling sustainable growth. At Soapworks, we do more than produce soap - we also manufacture a variety of personal care products, including hair and body cleansers and aromatic oils. As a key member of our leadership team, you ll help shape the future of our business, working alongside a passionate and innovative workforce committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation. The Role at a Glance: Financial Controller Glasgow / Remote Working Fridays £65,000 - £75,000 per annum DOE + 33 days holiday, rising with service Plus Excellent Benefits Package Including Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Access to (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary and More Full Time - Permanent Hours of Work (37.5hrs per week): 8am - 4.30pm (Mon-Thurs), 8am - 3pm (Fri - working from home) Reporting to: Managing Director Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted Company: UKs Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base Who s products Featured In: British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! And More Your Background / Skills: Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA plus solid practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. Leading and developing a finance team. Experience working with BI tools. Food, Manufacturing, Personal care Ideally exposure to contract manufacturing Our Story: Founded in 1988 by The Body Shop entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, Soapworks has always been driven by innovation, exceptional product quality, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. More than 35 years later, we continue to stand at the forefront of the industry, trusted by 50 of the world s top brands as a leading supplier and partner. In 2018, we joined the Daabon Group, a global leader in sustainable and organic ingredients, further strengthening our commitment to ethical and eco-friendly production. As passionate advocates for sustainability, we are committed to promoting the environmental benefits of bar soaps. Our dedication has earned us numerous awards and certifications, including the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. But we re not stopping there - we are actively working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ensuring that our impact on the planet is as clean as the products we create. Beyond business, we believe in making a difference and have a well developed SOAP AID programme where we collaborate with NGOs and Charities to donate life saving soap bars to areas of need or natural disaster across the world demonstrating our commitment to global well-being. We don t just make soap - we create products that align with a better, more sustainable future. The Opportunity: Soapworks is looking for a proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the optimisation and innovation of our finance operations as we scale up the business. In this key role, you ll focus on enhancing financial processes, improving reporting accuracy, and strengthening overall financial performance - driving cost control, supporting strategic investments, and ensuring robust financial governance in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. With ambitious growth plans ahead, we need someone who s passionate about financial excellence, data-driven decision making, and helping to shape a sustainable, profitable future for Soapworks. Key Responsibilities: • Advise on financial strategy to support company objectives. • Lead, motivate, and develop the finance team to ensure high performance. • Provide financial guidance to managers and staff to help achieve targets. • Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions. • Prepare annual budgets, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow. • Present financial reports to the Board and participate in monthly meetings. • Oversee Group Reporting, including monthly sales and P&L reports. • Deliver financial updates at fortnightly KPI meetings. • Produce monthly management accounts and Finance Board reports. • Coordinate year-end reporting and external audits. • Manage operational performance reviews and P&L reforecasts. • Prepare monthly 13-week cash flow forecasts. • Authorise and ensure accuracy of supplier payments. • Review product costings with BDM for new business opportunities. • Analyse profitability by customer and product type. • Develop Capex business cases and payback analysis with senior management. • Liaise with auditors to ensure accurate statutory reporting. • Maintain relationships with banking partners and supply management accounts. Education/Qualifications: • Fully ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified along with practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. • Educated to degree level. Experience/Skills/Knowledge: • Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a finance team. • Working in a multiple margin control and strict cash-flow management business • Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reports and compliance documentation • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address financial discrepancies and operational inefficiencies. • Knowledge of working with BI tools to drive financial improvements • Proficient in MS Office • Knowledge of integrating new ERP system such as MS Dynamics / Business Central or equivalent would be preferable. Aptitudes/Attributes: • Excellent organisational skills • Strong communication skills with the ability to provide financial information to non-financial stakeholders • Strong analytical skills and capable of breaking down complex financial issues and identifying patterns, risks and opportunities • Good time management skill with the ability to work under pressure • An excellent team player who can work alongside other members of the executive team to deliver the strategic plan of the business Other Job Requirements: • May need to be able to travel What s on Offer: • Competitive Market Salary • 4-weekly pay cycle • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising with service • Pension • Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary • Income Protection Benefit after 1 year in role • Access to who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money & work, as well as discounts with various retailers. Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Finance Cashflow Manager Your new company A PE-backed advertising business in London is hiring a finance professional to join them in a newly created role focused on cashflow management. This position has been introduced to support the company's continued growth and the increasing demands that come with scaling operations. The role reports directly into the Group Financial Controller and will play a key part in strengthening financial oversight, liquidity planning, and operational effectiveness across the group. Your new role Management of whole life cycle of intercompany loans Direct month-end process Transfer pricing You will deliver high-quality insights to senior stakeholders Consolidating 13-week rolling cashflow forecasts and identifying both potential funding gaps and instances of under-utilised cash, You take ownership of the month-end reconciliation process, ensuring all "to/from" balances net to zero at Group level. Apply technical knowledge to protect the Group's financial health Act as a strategic partner to the finance leadership team, providing critical data and analysis needed to inform the Group's FX hedging strategy. Focus on process improvements and improving controls What you'll need to succeed Used to working in a multi-currency, multi-entity environment. Strong understanding of IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) regarding intercompany loans Accountant with 3-5 years' experience in a multinational/international finance or treasury function and sufficient intercompany accounting exposure. Experience with SWIFT/BACS/CHAPS and global banking portals. What you'll get in return This is an exciting and growing international business with a strong, supportive culture. They offer a hard-working yet rewarding environment, with 4 days a week in the office, international mobility, and an additional four weeks of remote work per year. This structure supports the best work, mentoring, collaboration, and team culture.They promote autonomy, allowing employees to manage their time and commitments responsibly. Benefits include: Enhanced family support, wellness allowance, funded access ro relevant professional training, long service rewards, opportuntoes to work globally. 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 Nicolette Solomou 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.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Finance Cashflow Manager Your new company A PE-backed advertising business in London is hiring a finance professional to join them in a newly created role focused on cashflow management. This position has been introduced to support the company's continued growth and the increasing demands that come with scaling operations. The role reports directly into the Group Financial Controller and will play a key part in strengthening financial oversight, liquidity planning, and operational effectiveness across the group. Your new role Management of whole life cycle of intercompany loans Direct month-end process Transfer pricing You will deliver high-quality insights to senior stakeholders Consolidating 13-week rolling cashflow forecasts and identifying both potential funding gaps and instances of under-utilised cash, You take ownership of the month-end reconciliation process, ensuring all "to/from" balances net to zero at Group level. Apply technical knowledge to protect the Group's financial health Act as a strategic partner to the finance leadership team, providing critical data and analysis needed to inform the Group's FX hedging strategy. Focus on process improvements and improving controls What you'll need to succeed Used to working in a multi-currency, multi-entity environment. Strong understanding of IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) regarding intercompany loans Accountant with 3-5 years' experience in a multinational/international finance or treasury function and sufficient intercompany accounting exposure. Experience with SWIFT/BACS/CHAPS and global banking portals. What you'll get in return This is an exciting and growing international business with a strong, supportive culture. They offer a hard-working yet rewarding environment, with 4 days a week in the office, international mobility, and an additional four weeks of remote work per year. This structure supports the best work, mentoring, collaboration, and team culture.They promote autonomy, allowing employees to manage their time and commitments responsibly. Benefits include: Enhanced family support, wellness allowance, funded access ro relevant professional training, long service rewards, opportuntoes to work globally. 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 Nicolette Solomou 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.
Role: Finance Assistant Location : Harlow Role Type : Temporary Hourly rate: 15.25 to 19.45 Hours: 37.50 per week The Role This full-time, office-based role oversees financial records, transactions, and the smooth operation of the accounts function, collaborating with the wider team and reporting to the Finance Manager. It requires accuracy, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently. Duties Duties include daily cash book reconciliations in GBP, EUR, and USD, processing company expenses, monthly payroll using Sage payroll, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, duty and VAT reconciliations, quarterly VAT returns, managing inter-company bank accounts with corporate treasury, managing the Sales Ledger with credit control support, month-end processing including stock control, fixed asset depreciation and journals, month-end reporting, and covering Purchase Ledger duties when required. The Ideal Candidate Candidates should have relevant finance experience, AAT qualification, ideally advanced Excel, knowledge of Microsoft packages, Sage 200, SAP, and knowledge of Deferred VAT and PVA VAT Accounting. Although this role is temporary, there is potential for it to become permanent Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jun 25, 2026
Seasonal
Role: Finance Assistant Location : Harlow Role Type : Temporary Hourly rate: 15.25 to 19.45 Hours: 37.50 per week The Role This full-time, office-based role oversees financial records, transactions, and the smooth operation of the accounts function, collaborating with the wider team and reporting to the Finance Manager. It requires accuracy, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently. Duties Duties include daily cash book reconciliations in GBP, EUR, and USD, processing company expenses, monthly payroll using Sage payroll, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, duty and VAT reconciliations, quarterly VAT returns, managing inter-company bank accounts with corporate treasury, managing the Sales Ledger with credit control support, month-end processing including stock control, fixed asset depreciation and journals, month-end reporting, and covering Purchase Ledger duties when required. The Ideal Candidate Candidates should have relevant finance experience, AAT qualification, ideally advanced Excel, knowledge of Microsoft packages, Sage 200, SAP, and knowledge of Deferred VAT and PVA VAT Accounting. Although this role is temporary, there is potential for it to become permanent Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Do you have Cash Office experience? Are you comfortable with Cash Handling and Reconciliation? If yes, we would love to hear from you! Join us as a Customer Assistant in our Ipswich Club offering full and part time contracts which will include evenings and weekends. The Role You ll Play As a Customer Assistant you go above and beyond to provide exceptional service to our Customers. You will do the right thing always by looking after our Customers as caring for people is in our DNA. Hit the Jackpot with Our Benefits a physical and mental wellbeing app for you and your family giving you fast remote access to a GP for advice and more Thrive App for your mental wellbeing approved by the NHS Buzz Brights Apprenticeships Buzz Brilliance Awards Employee Recognition Scheme Buzz Learning, our digital learning platform with access to 100s of online courses In-house Training Fire safety, Food safety 1 & 2, COSHH and more Access to Trained Mental Health Advocates for advice on your mental wellbeing 4 weeks Annual Leave plus Public Holidays (Prorated accordingly for part time Colleagues) Buy Holidays Salary Sacrifice Scheme opportunity to buy an extra week s holiday (if eligible) Staff discount 50% off bingo tickets, food & soft drinks Refer a Friend Scheme Life Assurance Pension Scheme Your Responsibilities as Part of Our Team Build rapport and relationships with Customers Be flexible on tasks across all areas of the Club from front of house, book sales, treasury, machines, the bar area and kitchen including, general housekeeping throughout the Club, checking the toilets and ensuring presentation is always to a high standard Support with other duties as requested by the line manager Ensuring you create a Safer Gambling Environment for all our Customers and Colleagues across all of our channels; online, in club and live The Winning Combination We re Looking For Experience in delivering first class, personalised customer service in a face-to-face role, preferably in a hospitality, retail or leisure environment Outstanding communication skills that can be adapted to different situations when necessary Experience of handling cash and basic numeracy knowledge You are confident at challenging the way things are done and can make sure all Customers follow our company policies and standards Applicants must be 18+
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Do you have Cash Office experience? Are you comfortable with Cash Handling and Reconciliation? If yes, we would love to hear from you! Join us as a Customer Assistant in our Ipswich Club offering full and part time contracts which will include evenings and weekends. The Role You ll Play As a Customer Assistant you go above and beyond to provide exceptional service to our Customers. You will do the right thing always by looking after our Customers as caring for people is in our DNA. Hit the Jackpot with Our Benefits a physical and mental wellbeing app for you and your family giving you fast remote access to a GP for advice and more Thrive App for your mental wellbeing approved by the NHS Buzz Brights Apprenticeships Buzz Brilliance Awards Employee Recognition Scheme Buzz Learning, our digital learning platform with access to 100s of online courses In-house Training Fire safety, Food safety 1 & 2, COSHH and more Access to Trained Mental Health Advocates for advice on your mental wellbeing 4 weeks Annual Leave plus Public Holidays (Prorated accordingly for part time Colleagues) Buy Holidays Salary Sacrifice Scheme opportunity to buy an extra week s holiday (if eligible) Staff discount 50% off bingo tickets, food & soft drinks Refer a Friend Scheme Life Assurance Pension Scheme Your Responsibilities as Part of Our Team Build rapport and relationships with Customers Be flexible on tasks across all areas of the Club from front of house, book sales, treasury, machines, the bar area and kitchen including, general housekeeping throughout the Club, checking the toilets and ensuring presentation is always to a high standard Support with other duties as requested by the line manager Ensuring you create a Safer Gambling Environment for all our Customers and Colleagues across all of our channels; online, in club and live The Winning Combination We re Looking For Experience in delivering first class, personalised customer service in a face-to-face role, preferably in a hospitality, retail or leisure environment Outstanding communication skills that can be adapted to different situations when necessary Experience of handling cash and basic numeracy knowledge You are confident at challenging the way things are done and can make sure all Customers follow our company policies and standards Applicants must be 18+
Are you an expert in the Purchase-to-Pay process and can lead operational delivery for Corporate Services contracts ? If so, we'd love to hear from you ! About the Team HM Treasury's Group Finance Team is a diverse and high performing function of around 50 finance professionals. We deliver high quality advice on strategic finance, financial management, financial reporting, and counter fraud and risk. Our work underpins effective internal decision making while ensuring accurate financial information is provided for Parliamentary control and public accountability. Finance Operations is a small but critical team based in Norwich that oversees the full range of transactional finance activities. This includes accounts payable and receivable, bank account administration, corporate and procurement card management, and oversight of key corporate contracts. We work closely with colleagues across the HM Treasury Group, providing essential support and ensuring smooth financial processes. We are seeking someone with experience in a transactional finance environment, ideally with line management responsibilities. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and be passionate about delivering excellent customer facing support. You will bring a positive, methodical approach to problem solving, making the best use of available resources and ensuring value for money. You'll join a professional, supportive, and friendly team with a strong focus on problem solving and operational excellence. We offer opportunities to develop both technical and non technical skills, along with a working environment that encourages continuous learning About the Job In this role, you will: Be a subject matter expert for the entire Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process and lead operational delivery for Corporate Services contracts. Providing full compliance with financial standards and Managing Public Money guidelines. Work alongside Contract Managers and broader partners to advance the Pipeline Procurement and Contracts Database (Atamis), boosting data quality and usability across the department. Lead the team by setting clear objectives, handling performance, and supporting professional development. Championing a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Review monthly performance of the function and evaluate its service delivery in relation to departmental needs. Identify and introduce operational changes within the function to improve efficiency and lower risk. Lead stakeholder engagement activity, working closely with Central Finance and other partners to build strong, positive relationships that support operational improvement About You You will be part or fully qualified or prepared to study for AAT or CIPS Level 3. You will build and maintain excellent working relationships for effective management of service delivery and improvement. Think creatively to solve complex problems whilst meeting the needs of the customer and the business. Have experience of managing a P2P (Purchase-to-Pay) function and working with Oracle ERP or similar systems. Some of the Benefits our people love! Generous Annual Leave - 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus public holidays and the King's birthday. Outstanding Pension Scheme - Defined Benefit pension with employer contributions of 28% Parental Leave Packages - Including 6 months' occupational pay for maternity/adoption, shared parental leave options. Flexible & Hybrid Working - Options include part-time, job-share, compressed hours, flexitime, and hybrid working (where business needs allow). Advance Schemes & Discounts - Rental deposit, cycle-to-work, SmartTech, season ticket loans, and access to HM Treasury's benefits portal for a wide range of discount codes. For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Are you an expert in the Purchase-to-Pay process and can lead operational delivery for Corporate Services contracts ? If so, we'd love to hear from you ! About the Team HM Treasury's Group Finance Team is a diverse and high performing function of around 50 finance professionals. We deliver high quality advice on strategic finance, financial management, financial reporting, and counter fraud and risk. Our work underpins effective internal decision making while ensuring accurate financial information is provided for Parliamentary control and public accountability. Finance Operations is a small but critical team based in Norwich that oversees the full range of transactional finance activities. This includes accounts payable and receivable, bank account administration, corporate and procurement card management, and oversight of key corporate contracts. We work closely with colleagues across the HM Treasury Group, providing essential support and ensuring smooth financial processes. We are seeking someone with experience in a transactional finance environment, ideally with line management responsibilities. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and be passionate about delivering excellent customer facing support. You will bring a positive, methodical approach to problem solving, making the best use of available resources and ensuring value for money. You'll join a professional, supportive, and friendly team with a strong focus on problem solving and operational excellence. We offer opportunities to develop both technical and non technical skills, along with a working environment that encourages continuous learning About the Job In this role, you will: Be a subject matter expert for the entire Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process and lead operational delivery for Corporate Services contracts. Providing full compliance with financial standards and Managing Public Money guidelines. Work alongside Contract Managers and broader partners to advance the Pipeline Procurement and Contracts Database (Atamis), boosting data quality and usability across the department. Lead the team by setting clear objectives, handling performance, and supporting professional development. Championing a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Review monthly performance of the function and evaluate its service delivery in relation to departmental needs. Identify and introduce operational changes within the function to improve efficiency and lower risk. Lead stakeholder engagement activity, working closely with Central Finance and other partners to build strong, positive relationships that support operational improvement About You You will be part or fully qualified or prepared to study for AAT or CIPS Level 3. You will build and maintain excellent working relationships for effective management of service delivery and improvement. Think creatively to solve complex problems whilst meeting the needs of the customer and the business. Have experience of managing a P2P (Purchase-to-Pay) function and working with Oracle ERP or similar systems. Some of the Benefits our people love! Generous Annual Leave - 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus public holidays and the King's birthday. Outstanding Pension Scheme - Defined Benefit pension with employer contributions of 28% Parental Leave Packages - Including 6 months' occupational pay for maternity/adoption, shared parental leave options. Flexible & Hybrid Working - Options include part-time, job-share, compressed hours, flexitime, and hybrid working (where business needs allow). Advance Schemes & Discounts - Rental deposit, cycle-to-work, SmartTech, season ticket loans, and access to HM Treasury's benefits portal for a wide range of discount codes. For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .
"The Bar is Back" - and we need your financial leadership, commercial insight, and drive for operational excellence to help us scale from 20 million to 70 million bars a year. We create high-quality, sustainable soap products for global brands - and as we enter an exciting phase of rapid growth, we're looking for an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to lead our finance function and support strategic decision-making. From driving robust financial controls and delivering accurate, timely reporting to supporting investment decisions and shaping long-term financial strategy, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our commercial success as we scale - safeguarding profitability, managing risk, and enabling sustainable growth. We do more than produce soap - we also manufacture a variety of personal care products, including hair and body cleansers and aromatic oils. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll help shape the future of our business, working alongside a passionate and innovative workforce committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation. The Role at a Glance: Financial Controller Glasgow / Remote Working Fridays £65,000 - £75,000 per annum DOE + 33 days holiday, rising with service Plus Excellent Benefits Package Including Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Access to (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary and More Full Time - Permanent Hours of Work (37.5hrs per week): 8am - 4.30pm (Mon-Thurs), 8am - 3pm (Fri - working from home) Reporting to: Managing Director Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted Company: UKs Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base Who's products Featured In: British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! And More Your Background / Skills: Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA plus solid practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. Leading and developing a finance team. Experience working with BI tools. Food, Manufacturing, Personal care Ideally exposure to contract manufacturing Our Story: Founded in 1988 by entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, we have always been driven by innovation, exceptional product quality, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. More than 35 years later, we continue to stand at the forefront of the industry, trusted by 50 of the world's top brands as a leading supplier and partner. As passionate advocates for sustainability, we are committed to promoting the environmental benefits of bar soaps. Our dedication has earned us numerous awards and certifications, including the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. But we're not stopping there - we are actively working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ensuring that our impact on the planet is as clean as the products we create. Beyond business, we believe in making a difference and have a well developed SOAP AID programme where we collaborate with NGOs and Charities to donate life saving soap bars to areas of need or natural disaster across the world demonstrating our commitment to global well-being. We don't just make soap - we create products that align with a better, more sustainable future. The Opportunity: We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the optimisation and innovation of our finance operations as we scale up the business. In this key role, you'll focus on enhancing financial processes, improving reporting accuracy, and strengthening overall financial performance - driving cost control, supporting strategic investments, and ensuring robust financial governance in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. With ambitious growth plans ahead, we need someone who's passionate about financial excellence, data-driven decision making, and helping to shape a sustainable, profitable future. Key Responsibilities: • Advise on financial strategy to support company objectives. • Lead, motivate, and develop the finance team to ensure high performance. • Provide financial guidance to managers and staff to help achieve targets. • Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions. • Prepare annual budgets, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow. • Present financial reports to the Board and participate in monthly meetings. • Oversee Group Reporting, including monthly sales and P&L reports. • Deliver financial updates at fortnightly KPI meetings. • Produce monthly management accounts and Finance Board reports. • Coordinate year-end reporting and external audits. • Manage operational performance reviews and P&L reforecasts. • Prepare monthly 13-week cash flow forecasts. • Authorise and ensure accuracy of supplier payments. • Review product costings with BDM for new business opportunities. • Analyse profitability by customer and product type. • Develop Capex business cases and payback analysis with senior management. • Liaise with auditors to ensure accurate statutory reporting. • Maintain relationships with banking partners and supply management accounts. Education/Qualifications: • Fully ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified along with practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. • Educated to degree level. Experience/Skills/Knowledge: • Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a finance team. • Working in a multiple margin control and strict cash-flow management business • Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reports and compliance documentation • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address financial discrepancies and operational inefficiencies. • Knowledge of working with BI tools to drive financial improvements • Proficient in MS Office • Knowledge of integrating new ERP system such as MS Dynamics / Business Central or equivalent would be preferable. Aptitudes/Attributes: • Excellent organisational skills • Strong communication skills with the ability to provide financial information to non-financial stakeholders • Strong analytical skills and capable of breaking down complex financial issues and identifying patterns, risks and opportunities • Good time management skill with the ability to work under pressure • An excellent team player who can work alongside other members of the executive team to deliver the strategic plan of the business Other Job Requirements: • May need to be able to travel What's on Offer: • Competitive Market Salary • 4-weekly pay cycle • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising with service • Pension • Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary • Income Protection Benefit after 1 year in role • Access to who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money & work, as well as discounts with various retailers. Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
"The Bar is Back" - and we need your financial leadership, commercial insight, and drive for operational excellence to help us scale from 20 million to 70 million bars a year. We create high-quality, sustainable soap products for global brands - and as we enter an exciting phase of rapid growth, we're looking for an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to lead our finance function and support strategic decision-making. From driving robust financial controls and delivering accurate, timely reporting to supporting investment decisions and shaping long-term financial strategy, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our commercial success as we scale - safeguarding profitability, managing risk, and enabling sustainable growth. We do more than produce soap - we also manufacture a variety of personal care products, including hair and body cleansers and aromatic oils. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll help shape the future of our business, working alongside a passionate and innovative workforce committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation. The Role at a Glance: Financial Controller Glasgow / Remote Working Fridays £65,000 - £75,000 per annum DOE + 33 days holiday, rising with service Plus Excellent Benefits Package Including Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Access to (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary and More Full Time - Permanent Hours of Work (37.5hrs per week): 8am - 4.30pm (Mon-Thurs), 8am - 3pm (Fri - working from home) Reporting to: Managing Director Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted Company: UKs Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base Who's products Featured In: British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! And More Your Background / Skills: Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA plus solid practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. Leading and developing a finance team. Experience working with BI tools. Food, Manufacturing, Personal care Ideally exposure to contract manufacturing Our Story: Founded in 1988 by entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, we have always been driven by innovation, exceptional product quality, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. More than 35 years later, we continue to stand at the forefront of the industry, trusted by 50 of the world's top brands as a leading supplier and partner. As passionate advocates for sustainability, we are committed to promoting the environmental benefits of bar soaps. Our dedication has earned us numerous awards and certifications, including the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. But we're not stopping there - we are actively working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ensuring that our impact on the planet is as clean as the products we create. Beyond business, we believe in making a difference and have a well developed SOAP AID programme where we collaborate with NGOs and Charities to donate life saving soap bars to areas of need or natural disaster across the world demonstrating our commitment to global well-being. We don't just make soap - we create products that align with a better, more sustainable future. The Opportunity: We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the optimisation and innovation of our finance operations as we scale up the business. In this key role, you'll focus on enhancing financial processes, improving reporting accuracy, and strengthening overall financial performance - driving cost control, supporting strategic investments, and ensuring robust financial governance in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. With ambitious growth plans ahead, we need someone who's passionate about financial excellence, data-driven decision making, and helping to shape a sustainable, profitable future. Key Responsibilities: • Advise on financial strategy to support company objectives. • Lead, motivate, and develop the finance team to ensure high performance. • Provide financial guidance to managers and staff to help achieve targets. • Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions. • Prepare annual budgets, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow. • Present financial reports to the Board and participate in monthly meetings. • Oversee Group Reporting, including monthly sales and P&L reports. • Deliver financial updates at fortnightly KPI meetings. • Produce monthly management accounts and Finance Board reports. • Coordinate year-end reporting and external audits. • Manage operational performance reviews and P&L reforecasts. • Prepare monthly 13-week cash flow forecasts. • Authorise and ensure accuracy of supplier payments. • Review product costings with BDM for new business opportunities. • Analyse profitability by customer and product type. • Develop Capex business cases and payback analysis with senior management. • Liaise with auditors to ensure accurate statutory reporting. • Maintain relationships with banking partners and supply management accounts. Education/Qualifications: • Fully ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified along with practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. • Educated to degree level. Experience/Skills/Knowledge: • Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a finance team. • Working in a multiple margin control and strict cash-flow management business • Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reports and compliance documentation • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address financial discrepancies and operational inefficiencies. • Knowledge of working with BI tools to drive financial improvements • Proficient in MS Office • Knowledge of integrating new ERP system such as MS Dynamics / Business Central or equivalent would be preferable. Aptitudes/Attributes: • Excellent organisational skills • Strong communication skills with the ability to provide financial information to non-financial stakeholders • Strong analytical skills and capable of breaking down complex financial issues and identifying patterns, risks and opportunities • Good time management skill with the ability to work under pressure • An excellent team player who can work alongside other members of the executive team to deliver the strategic plan of the business Other Job Requirements: • May need to be able to travel What's on Offer: • Competitive Market Salary • 4-weekly pay cycle • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising with service • Pension • Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary • Income Protection Benefit after 1 year in role • Access to who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money & work, as well as discounts with various retailers. Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
M2 Professional Recruitment Services Ltd
Reading, Berkshire
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Manager within a market leading independent commercial finance lender in the UK. To lead the identification, development, and scaling of innovative SME funding solutions adjacent products that drive strategic growth, market differentiation, and customer value across international markets. The Product Manager will be responsible for launching and scaling new funding products, with a particular focus on regulatory compliance, treasury funding enablement, and partnership development. This role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in B2B financial services, capable of building solutions internally or leveraging an extensive network to partner with external technical or funding providers. Key Responsibilities and accountabilities Strategic Product Leadership: Identify market gaps & emerging trends, leveraging industry insights to shape product direction. Define and execute the product development backlog & pipeline, aligning with organisational priorities and market opportunities. Lead cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and scale. B2B Funding Solution Development: Assess and select the optimal approach for delivering funding solutions, whether through internal build (requiring technology, funding, and operational expertise) or strategic partnerships with external providers. Oversee the design, validation, and implementation of funding products, ensuring regulatory compliance and treasury funding enablement. Develop robust business cases, financial models and risk assessments to support proposals. Regulatory & Treasury Enablement: Ensure all funding solutions meet relevant regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. Lead the enablement of treasury funding structures, including capital sourcing, liquidity management, and risk mitigation. Collaborate with legal, compliance, and treasury teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Adjacent Product Development: Assess and select the optimal approach for delivering adjacent product solutions, whether through internal build (requiring technology, funding, and operational expertise) or strategic partnerships with external providers. Oversee the design, validation, and implementation of adjacent products, ensuring regulatory compliance and treasury funding enablement. Develop robust business cases, financial models, and risk assessments to support product proposals. Partnership & Network Development: Leverage an established network of industry contacts to identify and engage potential technology and funding partners. Negotiate and structure strategic partnerships to accelerate product delivery and market penetration. Maintain strong relationships with banks, funders, fintechs, and other key stakeholders. Go-to-Market & Scaling: Drive go-to-market planning and execution, ensuring readiness for launch and rapid scaling. Establish success metrics and feedback loops to monitor product performance and adoption. Champion continuous improvement, iterating on product design and delivery based on market feedback. Experience & Requirements Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in product management roles within B2B financial services, commercial lending, or fintech. Demonstrable track record of launching and scaling funding solutions, including regulatory and treasury funding enablement. Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and treasury operations in multiple markets. Proven ability to build and lead cross-functional teams (tech, operations, finance and risk). Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in financial modelling, business case development, and ROI analysis. Established network of industry contacts, with experience in structuring and managing strategic partnerships. Exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing skills at the senior stakeholder level. Behaviours - Success Measures: Successful launch and scaling of B2B funding solutions in target markets. Regulatory and treasury enablement achieved for all new products. Strategic partnerships established and leveraged for product delivery. Positive ROI and performance against business case projections. Stakeholder satisfaction and cross-functional collaboration effectiveness. Speed and quality of product validation, launch, and scaling cycles
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Manager within a market leading independent commercial finance lender in the UK. To lead the identification, development, and scaling of innovative SME funding solutions adjacent products that drive strategic growth, market differentiation, and customer value across international markets. The Product Manager will be responsible for launching and scaling new funding products, with a particular focus on regulatory compliance, treasury funding enablement, and partnership development. This role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in B2B financial services, capable of building solutions internally or leveraging an extensive network to partner with external technical or funding providers. Key Responsibilities and accountabilities Strategic Product Leadership: Identify market gaps & emerging trends, leveraging industry insights to shape product direction. Define and execute the product development backlog & pipeline, aligning with organisational priorities and market opportunities. Lead cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and scale. B2B Funding Solution Development: Assess and select the optimal approach for delivering funding solutions, whether through internal build (requiring technology, funding, and operational expertise) or strategic partnerships with external providers. Oversee the design, validation, and implementation of funding products, ensuring regulatory compliance and treasury funding enablement. Develop robust business cases, financial models and risk assessments to support proposals. Regulatory & Treasury Enablement: Ensure all funding solutions meet relevant regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. Lead the enablement of treasury funding structures, including capital sourcing, liquidity management, and risk mitigation. Collaborate with legal, compliance, and treasury teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Adjacent Product Development: Assess and select the optimal approach for delivering adjacent product solutions, whether through internal build (requiring technology, funding, and operational expertise) or strategic partnerships with external providers. Oversee the design, validation, and implementation of adjacent products, ensuring regulatory compliance and treasury funding enablement. Develop robust business cases, financial models, and risk assessments to support product proposals. Partnership & Network Development: Leverage an established network of industry contacts to identify and engage potential technology and funding partners. Negotiate and structure strategic partnerships to accelerate product delivery and market penetration. Maintain strong relationships with banks, funders, fintechs, and other key stakeholders. Go-to-Market & Scaling: Drive go-to-market planning and execution, ensuring readiness for launch and rapid scaling. Establish success metrics and feedback loops to monitor product performance and adoption. Champion continuous improvement, iterating on product design and delivery based on market feedback. Experience & Requirements Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in product management roles within B2B financial services, commercial lending, or fintech. Demonstrable track record of launching and scaling funding solutions, including regulatory and treasury funding enablement. Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and treasury operations in multiple markets. Proven ability to build and lead cross-functional teams (tech, operations, finance and risk). Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in financial modelling, business case development, and ROI analysis. Established network of industry contacts, with experience in structuring and managing strategic partnerships. Exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing skills at the senior stakeholder level. Behaviours - Success Measures: Successful launch and scaling of B2B funding solutions in target markets. Regulatory and treasury enablement achieved for all new products. Strategic partnerships established and leveraged for product delivery. Positive ROI and performance against business case projections. Stakeholder satisfaction and cross-functional collaboration effectiveness. Speed and quality of product validation, launch, and scaling cycles
Purchase Ledger Clerk Department: Finance Reporting to: AP/AR Manager Location: Ulverston Salary: Up to 30,000 per annum Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days working from home) Role Overview The Purchase Ledger Clerk is responsible for managing and maintaining the purchase ledger to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in line with internal processes and deadlines. The role also supports effective financial control and contributes to the smooth running of the finance function. Key Responsibilities Set up and maintain supplier accounts, ensuring all details are accurate and updated to support procurement and financial reporting requirements. Carry out credit checks on new and existing suppliers to assess and mitigate risks to supply continuity. Ensure all new supplier documentation is fully completed and complies with company standards; review and challenge any deviations from standard purchasing terms. Process supplier invoices and customer debit notes in accordance with company procedures and system requirements, including obtaining approvals and resolving any discrepancies. Support month-end activities and assist with purchase ledger reporting as required. Work closely with the Credit Controller to reconcile debit notes and confirm appropriate allocations. Raise manual purchase orders where necessary and match invoices to relevant stock orders. Record supplier payments and allocate them accurately against outstanding invoices. Coordinate with the AP/AR Manager and Treasury Manager to schedule and confirm payment runs. Respond to supplier queries in a timely and professional manner. Maintain clear and up-to-date process documentation for all duties performed. Provide support and cover for colleagues within the finance team when needed. Contribute ideas that drive continuous improvement and efficiency within the finance function. Adhere to company values, policies, procedures, and objectives at all times. Undertake any additional duties as required. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Purchase Ledger Clerk Department: Finance Reporting to: AP/AR Manager Location: Ulverston Salary: Up to 30,000 per annum Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days working from home) Role Overview The Purchase Ledger Clerk is responsible for managing and maintaining the purchase ledger to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in line with internal processes and deadlines. The role also supports effective financial control and contributes to the smooth running of the finance function. Key Responsibilities Set up and maintain supplier accounts, ensuring all details are accurate and updated to support procurement and financial reporting requirements. Carry out credit checks on new and existing suppliers to assess and mitigate risks to supply continuity. Ensure all new supplier documentation is fully completed and complies with company standards; review and challenge any deviations from standard purchasing terms. Process supplier invoices and customer debit notes in accordance with company procedures and system requirements, including obtaining approvals and resolving any discrepancies. Support month-end activities and assist with purchase ledger reporting as required. Work closely with the Credit Controller to reconcile debit notes and confirm appropriate allocations. Raise manual purchase orders where necessary and match invoices to relevant stock orders. Record supplier payments and allocate them accurately against outstanding invoices. Coordinate with the AP/AR Manager and Treasury Manager to schedule and confirm payment runs. Respond to supplier queries in a timely and professional manner. Maintain clear and up-to-date process documentation for all duties performed. Provide support and cover for colleagues within the finance team when needed. Contribute ideas that drive continuous improvement and efficiency within the finance function. Adhere to company values, policies, procedures, and objectives at all times. Undertake any additional duties as required. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Senior Group Finance Manager - Insurance - London - £100,000 - £120,000 Your new company A rapidly expanding, multi-entity insurance group is seeking a high-calibre Senior Finance Manager to support group-wide reporting, consolidation and financial control. This newly created position offers excellent exposure, senior stakeholder interaction, and the opportunity to shape and enhance the control environment within a complex, international structure. Your new role This is a broad and varied role with responsibilities including: Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly and annual close process. Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, substantiation and control governance Support group consolidation and intercompany processes across multiple entities Manage insurance-specific reconciliations (premiums, claims, reserves, reinsurance) Prepare supporting schedules for statutory, regulatory and external reporting Coordinate audit deliverables and assist with technical accounting papers Work closely with actuarial, FP&A, tax, treasury and international finance teams Contribute to accounting policy development and process improvement initiatives What you'll need to succeed Qualified Accountant - ACA preferred Strong technical grounding in IFRS, consolidation and financial control Background in insurance sector with strong IFRS 17 knowledge Experience of group close processes, reconciliations and balance sheet governance Comfortable working with complex entity structures and multi-currency consolidations What you'll get in return You will be rewarded with the opportunity to join a forward thinking, technology enabled insurance business in an important, newly created role. This will allow significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance for internal progression and 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. 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.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Group Finance Manager - Insurance - London - £100,000 - £120,000 Your new company A rapidly expanding, multi-entity insurance group is seeking a high-calibre Senior Finance Manager to support group-wide reporting, consolidation and financial control. This newly created position offers excellent exposure, senior stakeholder interaction, and the opportunity to shape and enhance the control environment within a complex, international structure. Your new role This is a broad and varied role with responsibilities including: Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly and annual close process. Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, substantiation and control governance Support group consolidation and intercompany processes across multiple entities Manage insurance-specific reconciliations (premiums, claims, reserves, reinsurance) Prepare supporting schedules for statutory, regulatory and external reporting Coordinate audit deliverables and assist with technical accounting papers Work closely with actuarial, FP&A, tax, treasury and international finance teams Contribute to accounting policy development and process improvement initiatives What you'll need to succeed Qualified Accountant - ACA preferred Strong technical grounding in IFRS, consolidation and financial control Background in insurance sector with strong IFRS 17 knowledge Experience of group close processes, reconciliations and balance sheet governance Comfortable working with complex entity structures and multi-currency consolidations What you'll get in return You will be rewarded with the opportunity to join a forward thinking, technology enabled insurance business in an important, newly created role. This will allow significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance for internal progression and 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. 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.
"The Bar is Back" - and we need your financial leadership, commercial insight, and drive for operational excellence to help us scale from 20 million to 70 million bars a year. At Soapworks , we create high-quality, sustainable soap products for global brands - and as we enter an exciting phase of rapid growth, we re looking for an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to lead our finance function and support strategic decision-making. From driving robust financial controls and delivering accurate, timely reporting to supporting investment decisions and shaping long-term financial strategy, you ll play a critical role in ensuring our commercial success as we scale - safeguarding profitability, managing risk, and enabling sustainable growth. At Soapworks, we do more than produce soap - we also manufacture a variety of personal care products, including hair and body cleansers and aromatic oils. As a key member of our leadership team, you ll help shape the future of our business, working alongside a passionate and innovative workforce committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation. The Role at a Glance: Financial Controller Glasgow / Remote Working Fridays £65,000 - £75,000 per annum DOE + 33 days holiday, rising with service Plus Excellent Benefits Package Including Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Access to (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary and More Full Time - Permanent Hours of Work (37.5hrs per week): 8am - 4.30pm (Mon-Thurs), 8am - 3pm (Fri - working from home) Reporting to: Managing Director Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted Company: UKs Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base Who s products Featured In: British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! And More Your Background / Skills: Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA plus solid practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. Leading and developing a finance team. Experience working with BI tools. Food, Manufacturing, Personal care Ideally exposure to contract manufacturing Our Story: Founded in 1988 by The Body Shop entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, Soapworks has always been driven by innovation, exceptional product quality, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. More than 35 years later, we continue to stand at the forefront of the industry, trusted by 50 of the world s top brands as a leading supplier and partner. In 2018, we joined the Daabon Group, a global leader in sustainable and organic ingredients, further strengthening our commitment to ethical and eco-friendly production. As passionate advocates for sustainability, we are committed to promoting the environmental benefits of bar soaps. Our dedication has earned us numerous awards and certifications, including the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. But we re not stopping there - we are actively working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ensuring that our impact on the planet is as clean as the products we create. Beyond business, we believe in making a difference and have a well developed SOAP AID programme where we collaborate with NGOs and Charities to donate life saving soap bars to areas of need or natural disaster across the world demonstrating our commitment to global well-being. We don t just make soap - we create products that align with a better, more sustainable future. The Opportunity: Soapworks is looking for a proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the optimisation and innovation of our finance operations as we scale up the business. In this key role, you ll focus on enhancing financial processes, improving reporting accuracy, and strengthening overall financial performance - driving cost control, supporting strategic investments, and ensuring robust financial governance in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. With ambitious growth plans ahead, we need someone who s passionate about financial excellence, data-driven decision making, and helping to shape a sustainable, profitable future for Soapworks. Key Responsibilities: • Advise on financial strategy to support company objectives. • Lead, motivate, and develop the finance team to ensure high performance. • Provide financial guidance to managers and staff to help achieve targets. • Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions. • Prepare annual budgets, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow. • Present financial reports to the Board and participate in monthly meetings. • Oversee Group Reporting, including monthly sales and P&L reports. • Deliver financial updates at fortnightly KPI meetings. • Produce monthly management accounts and Finance Board reports. • Coordinate year-end reporting and external audits. • Manage operational performance reviews and P&L reforecasts. • Prepare monthly 13-week cash flow forecasts. • Authorise and ensure accuracy of supplier payments. • Review product costings with BDM for new business opportunities. • Analyse profitability by customer and product type. • Develop Capex business cases and payback analysis with senior management. • Liaise with auditors to ensure accurate statutory reporting. • Maintain relationships with banking partners and supply management accounts. Education/Qualifications: • Fully ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified along with practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. • Educated to degree level. Experience/Skills/Knowledge: • Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a finance team. • Working in a multiple margin control and strict cash-flow management business • Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reports and compliance documentation • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address financial discrepancies and operational inefficiencies. • Knowledge of working with BI tools to drive financial improvements • Proficient in MS Office • Knowledge of integrating new ERP system such as MS Dynamics / Business Central or equivalent would be preferable. Aptitudes/Attributes: • Excellent organisational skills • Strong communication skills with the ability to provide financial information to non-financial stakeholders • Strong analytical skills and capable of breaking down complex financial issues and identifying patterns, risks and opportunities • Good time management skill with the ability to work under pressure • An excellent team player who can work alongside other members of the executive team to deliver the strategic plan of the business Other Job Requirements: • May need to be able to travel What s on Offer: • Competitive Market Salary • 4-weekly pay cycle • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising with service • Pension • Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary • Income Protection Benefit after 1 year in role • Access to who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money & work, as well as discounts with various retailers. Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
"The Bar is Back" - and we need your financial leadership, commercial insight, and drive for operational excellence to help us scale from 20 million to 70 million bars a year. At Soapworks , we create high-quality, sustainable soap products for global brands - and as we enter an exciting phase of rapid growth, we re looking for an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to lead our finance function and support strategic decision-making. From driving robust financial controls and delivering accurate, timely reporting to supporting investment decisions and shaping long-term financial strategy, you ll play a critical role in ensuring our commercial success as we scale - safeguarding profitability, managing risk, and enabling sustainable growth. At Soapworks, we do more than produce soap - we also manufacture a variety of personal care products, including hair and body cleansers and aromatic oils. As a key member of our leadership team, you ll help shape the future of our business, working alongside a passionate and innovative workforce committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation. The Role at a Glance: Financial Controller Glasgow / Remote Working Fridays £65,000 - £75,000 per annum DOE + 33 days holiday, rising with service Plus Excellent Benefits Package Including Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Access to (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary and More Full Time - Permanent Hours of Work (37.5hrs per week): 8am - 4.30pm (Mon-Thurs), 8am - 3pm (Fri - working from home) Reporting to: Managing Director Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted Company: UKs Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base Who s products Featured In: British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! And More Your Background / Skills: Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA plus solid practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. Leading and developing a finance team. Experience working with BI tools. Food, Manufacturing, Personal care Ideally exposure to contract manufacturing Our Story: Founded in 1988 by The Body Shop entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, Soapworks has always been driven by innovation, exceptional product quality, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. More than 35 years later, we continue to stand at the forefront of the industry, trusted by 50 of the world s top brands as a leading supplier and partner. In 2018, we joined the Daabon Group, a global leader in sustainable and organic ingredients, further strengthening our commitment to ethical and eco-friendly production. As passionate advocates for sustainability, we are committed to promoting the environmental benefits of bar soaps. Our dedication has earned us numerous awards and certifications, including the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. But we re not stopping there - we are actively working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ensuring that our impact on the planet is as clean as the products we create. Beyond business, we believe in making a difference and have a well developed SOAP AID programme where we collaborate with NGOs and Charities to donate life saving soap bars to areas of need or natural disaster across the world demonstrating our commitment to global well-being. We don t just make soap - we create products that align with a better, more sustainable future. The Opportunity: Soapworks is looking for a proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the optimisation and innovation of our finance operations as we scale up the business. In this key role, you ll focus on enhancing financial processes, improving reporting accuracy, and strengthening overall financial performance - driving cost control, supporting strategic investments, and ensuring robust financial governance in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. With ambitious growth plans ahead, we need someone who s passionate about financial excellence, data-driven decision making, and helping to shape a sustainable, profitable future for Soapworks. Key Responsibilities: • Advise on financial strategy to support company objectives. • Lead, motivate, and develop the finance team to ensure high performance. • Provide financial guidance to managers and staff to help achieve targets. • Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions. • Prepare annual budgets, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow. • Present financial reports to the Board and participate in monthly meetings. • Oversee Group Reporting, including monthly sales and P&L reports. • Deliver financial updates at fortnightly KPI meetings. • Produce monthly management accounts and Finance Board reports. • Coordinate year-end reporting and external audits. • Manage operational performance reviews and P&L reforecasts. • Prepare monthly 13-week cash flow forecasts. • Authorise and ensure accuracy of supplier payments. • Review product costings with BDM for new business opportunities. • Analyse profitability by customer and product type. • Develop Capex business cases and payback analysis with senior management. • Liaise with auditors to ensure accurate statutory reporting. • Maintain relationships with banking partners and supply management accounts. Education/Qualifications: • Fully ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified along with practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. • Educated to degree level. Experience/Skills/Knowledge: • Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a finance team. • Working in a multiple margin control and strict cash-flow management business • Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reports and compliance documentation • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address financial discrepancies and operational inefficiencies. • Knowledge of working with BI tools to drive financial improvements • Proficient in MS Office • Knowledge of integrating new ERP system such as MS Dynamics / Business Central or equivalent would be preferable. Aptitudes/Attributes: • Excellent organisational skills • Strong communication skills with the ability to provide financial information to non-financial stakeholders • Strong analytical skills and capable of breaking down complex financial issues and identifying patterns, risks and opportunities • Good time management skill with the ability to work under pressure • An excellent team player who can work alongside other members of the executive team to deliver the strategic plan of the business Other Job Requirements: • May need to be able to travel What s on Offer: • Competitive Market Salary • 4-weekly pay cycle • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising with service • Pension • Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary • Income Protection Benefit after 1 year in role • Access to who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money & work, as well as discounts with various retailers. Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Manager within a market leading independent commercial finance lender in the UK. To lead the identification, development, and scaling of innovative SME funding solutions adjacent products that drive strategic growth, market differentiation, and customer value across international markets. The Product Manager will be responsible for launching and scaling new funding products, with a particular focus on regulatory compliance, treasury funding enablement, and partnership development. This role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in B2B financial services, capable of building solutions internally or leveraging an extensive network to partner with external technical or funding providers. Key Responsibilities and accountabilities Strategic Product Leadership: Identify market gaps & emerging trends, leveraging industry insights to shape product direction. Define and execute the product development backlog & pipeline, aligning with organisational priorities and market opportunities. Lead cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and scale. B2B Funding Solution Development: Assess and select the optimal approach for delivering funding solutions, whether through internal build (requiring technology, funding, and operational expertise) or strategic partnerships with external providers. Oversee the design, validation, and implementation of funding products, ensuring regulatory compliance and treasury funding enablement. Develop robust business cases, financial models and risk assessments to support proposals. Regulatory & Treasury Enablement: Ensure all funding solutions meet relevant regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. Lead the enablement of treasury funding structures, including capital sourcing, liquidity management, and risk mitigation. Collaborate with legal, compliance, and treasury teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Adjacent Product Development: Assess and select the optimal approach for delivering adjacent product solutions, whether through internal build (requiring technology, funding, and operational expertise) or strategic partnerships with external providers. Oversee the design, validation, and implementation of adjacent products, ensuring regulatory compliance and treasury funding enablement. Develop robust business cases, financial models, and risk assessments to support product proposals. Partnership & Network Development: Leverage an established network of industry contacts to identify and engage potential technology and funding partners. Negotiate and structure strategic partnerships to accelerate product delivery and market penetration. Maintain strong relationships with banks, funders, fintechs, and other key stakeholders. Go-to-Market & Scaling: Drive go-to-market planning and execution, ensuring readiness for launch and rapid scaling. Establish success metrics and feedback loops to monitor product performance and adoption. Champion continuous improvement, iterating on product design and delivery based on market feedback. Experience & Requirements Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in product management roles within B2B financial services, commercial lending, or fintech. Demonstrable track record of launching and scaling funding solutions, including regulatory and treasury funding enablement. Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and treasury operations in multiple markets. Proven ability to build and lead cross-functional teams (tech, operations, finance and risk). Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in financial modelling, business case development, and ROI analysis. Established network of industry contacts, with experience in structuring and managing strategic partnerships. Exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing skills at the senior stakeholder level. Behaviours - Success Measures: Successful launch and scaling of B2B funding solutions in target markets. Regulatory and treasury enablement achieved for all new products. Strategic partnerships established and leveraged for product delivery. Positive ROI and performance against business case projections. Stakeholder satisfaction and cross-functional collaboration effectiveness. Speed and quality of product validation, launch, and scaling cycles
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Manager within a market leading independent commercial finance lender in the UK. To lead the identification, development, and scaling of innovative SME funding solutions adjacent products that drive strategic growth, market differentiation, and customer value across international markets. The Product Manager will be responsible for launching and scaling new funding products, with a particular focus on regulatory compliance, treasury funding enablement, and partnership development. This role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in B2B financial services, capable of building solutions internally or leveraging an extensive network to partner with external technical or funding providers. Key Responsibilities and accountabilities Strategic Product Leadership: Identify market gaps & emerging trends, leveraging industry insights to shape product direction. Define and execute the product development backlog & pipeline, aligning with organisational priorities and market opportunities. Lead cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and scale. B2B Funding Solution Development: Assess and select the optimal approach for delivering funding solutions, whether through internal build (requiring technology, funding, and operational expertise) or strategic partnerships with external providers. Oversee the design, validation, and implementation of funding products, ensuring regulatory compliance and treasury funding enablement. Develop robust business cases, financial models and risk assessments to support proposals. Regulatory & Treasury Enablement: Ensure all funding solutions meet relevant regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. Lead the enablement of treasury funding structures, including capital sourcing, liquidity management, and risk mitigation. Collaborate with legal, compliance, and treasury teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Adjacent Product Development: Assess and select the optimal approach for delivering adjacent product solutions, whether through internal build (requiring technology, funding, and operational expertise) or strategic partnerships with external providers. Oversee the design, validation, and implementation of adjacent products, ensuring regulatory compliance and treasury funding enablement. Develop robust business cases, financial models, and risk assessments to support product proposals. Partnership & Network Development: Leverage an established network of industry contacts to identify and engage potential technology and funding partners. Negotiate and structure strategic partnerships to accelerate product delivery and market penetration. Maintain strong relationships with banks, funders, fintechs, and other key stakeholders. Go-to-Market & Scaling: Drive go-to-market planning and execution, ensuring readiness for launch and rapid scaling. Establish success metrics and feedback loops to monitor product performance and adoption. Champion continuous improvement, iterating on product design and delivery based on market feedback. Experience & Requirements Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in product management roles within B2B financial services, commercial lending, or fintech. Demonstrable track record of launching and scaling funding solutions, including regulatory and treasury funding enablement. Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and treasury operations in multiple markets. Proven ability to build and lead cross-functional teams (tech, operations, finance and risk). Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in financial modelling, business case development, and ROI analysis. Established network of industry contacts, with experience in structuring and managing strategic partnerships. Exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing skills at the senior stakeholder level. Behaviours - Success Measures: Successful launch and scaling of B2B funding solutions in target markets. Regulatory and treasury enablement achieved for all new products. Strategic partnerships established and leveraged for product delivery. Positive ROI and performance against business case projections. Stakeholder satisfaction and cross-functional collaboration effectiveness. Speed and quality of product validation, launch, and scaling cycles
Internal Audit, Risk, Governance, Assurance, Control Framework, Strategic Leadership With an Executive level package, this is a permanent position for a leading and rapidly growing financial services organisation. Seeking an exceptional Director of Internal Audit: Corporate Functions, this is a role for a strategic audit leader with deep technical expertise, outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven ability to lead teams through change and transformation.This high impact role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver a comprehensive audit strategy across a broad portfolio which includes Finance, Change, HR, IT, Risk, Legal, Product Operations and wider corporate functions, while playing a pivotal role in the ongoing development of a maturing Internal Audit function. About YouYou will bring a blend of technical depth, strategic judgment and leadership presence, ideally gained in professional practice, banking, investment management, wholesale lending, or broader financial services. You will have a deep understanding of financial controls, operational processes, governance frameworks and risk management. Your familiarity with IT and cybersecurity controls and modern change management methodologies as well as an experience base in people risk, HR processes, and workforce-related control environments. Having a grounding in governance and committee structures, and how they align to risk appetite and corporate strategy, alongside a proven track record of leading complex, risk-based internal audit programmes in regulated financial environments will be essential to success. Demonstrating resilient and ethical leadership, with the ability to challenge constructively, bringing strategic insight and the ability to form credible, evidence-based opinions. You will be skilled at influencing senior stakeholders, balancing independence with collaboration. Additionally, your exceptional communication skills will blend seamlessly with the ability to lead teams through organisational change. As someone who is highly delivery focused, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment, you will have established membership of a recognised internal audit or accountancy professional body (e.g., IIA, ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS), and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of IIA standards and risk based internal audit methodology. It would be great if you also had additional qualifications or CPD in investment management, credit/market risk, treasury, compliance, or financial services risk disciplines. The RoleReporting to the Managing Director of Internal Audit, the Director will deliver across a number of key areas. Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary Internal Audit partner to senior leaders across Corporate Functions and Operations. Build influential, trusted relationships with Executive and Committee level stakeholders. Represent Internal Audit at key governance forums and contribute expert insight on major programmes, transformation initiatives, and policy development. Audit Planning & Delivery Lead the creation and continuous development of the Corporate Functions audit universe. Own the risk-based Internal Audit Plan for all relevant operational and corporate domains. Oversee delivery of engagements across in-house teams and co-sourced audit partners. Ensure all work aligns with the Internal Audit Manual, Global Internal Audit Standards, and the Internal Audit Code of Practice. Support the annual evidence based Audit Committee opinion. Technical Expertise & Methodology Provide subject matter expertise on governance, operational risk, corporate functions and control frameworks. Champion Internal Audit methodology, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to strategic work streams and support the implementation of Internal Audit's long-term strategy. People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Senior Internal Audit Managers and Managers, fostering a high performance, inclusive culture. Support resource planning, capability development, and skills investment to meet current and future organisational needs. To express interest or request an initial conversation, please submit your CV or reach out directly via the advertised contact channel. All enquiries will be treated with the highest discretion. 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.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Internal Audit, Risk, Governance, Assurance, Control Framework, Strategic Leadership With an Executive level package, this is a permanent position for a leading and rapidly growing financial services organisation. Seeking an exceptional Director of Internal Audit: Corporate Functions, this is a role for a strategic audit leader with deep technical expertise, outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven ability to lead teams through change and transformation.This high impact role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver a comprehensive audit strategy across a broad portfolio which includes Finance, Change, HR, IT, Risk, Legal, Product Operations and wider corporate functions, while playing a pivotal role in the ongoing development of a maturing Internal Audit function. About YouYou will bring a blend of technical depth, strategic judgment and leadership presence, ideally gained in professional practice, banking, investment management, wholesale lending, or broader financial services. You will have a deep understanding of financial controls, operational processes, governance frameworks and risk management. Your familiarity with IT and cybersecurity controls and modern change management methodologies as well as an experience base in people risk, HR processes, and workforce-related control environments. Having a grounding in governance and committee structures, and how they align to risk appetite and corporate strategy, alongside a proven track record of leading complex, risk-based internal audit programmes in regulated financial environments will be essential to success. Demonstrating resilient and ethical leadership, with the ability to challenge constructively, bringing strategic insight and the ability to form credible, evidence-based opinions. You will be skilled at influencing senior stakeholders, balancing independence with collaboration. Additionally, your exceptional communication skills will blend seamlessly with the ability to lead teams through organisational change. As someone who is highly delivery focused, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment, you will have established membership of a recognised internal audit or accountancy professional body (e.g., IIA, ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS), and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of IIA standards and risk based internal audit methodology. It would be great if you also had additional qualifications or CPD in investment management, credit/market risk, treasury, compliance, or financial services risk disciplines. The RoleReporting to the Managing Director of Internal Audit, the Director will deliver across a number of key areas. Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary Internal Audit partner to senior leaders across Corporate Functions and Operations. Build influential, trusted relationships with Executive and Committee level stakeholders. Represent Internal Audit at key governance forums and contribute expert insight on major programmes, transformation initiatives, and policy development. Audit Planning & Delivery Lead the creation and continuous development of the Corporate Functions audit universe. Own the risk-based Internal Audit Plan for all relevant operational and corporate domains. Oversee delivery of engagements across in-house teams and co-sourced audit partners. Ensure all work aligns with the Internal Audit Manual, Global Internal Audit Standards, and the Internal Audit Code of Practice. Support the annual evidence based Audit Committee opinion. Technical Expertise & Methodology Provide subject matter expertise on governance, operational risk, corporate functions and control frameworks. Champion Internal Audit methodology, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to strategic work streams and support the implementation of Internal Audit's long-term strategy. People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Senior Internal Audit Managers and Managers, fostering a high performance, inclusive culture. Support resource planning, capability development, and skills investment to meet current and future organisational needs. To express interest or request an initial conversation, please submit your CV or reach out directly via the advertised contact channel. All enquiries will be treated with the highest discretion. 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 Manager / Management Accountant, Derby based, £38-45k depending on experience, CIMA, ACCA or AAT Part/ Recently Qualified Would you like to be a pivotal part of an organisation where you will be responsible for the operation of the companies finance function? We are seeking to recruit a talented Finance Manager / Management Accountant reporting to the Managing Director. If you are a proactive self-starter with both a management and hands on approach and able to build relationships both within and external to the Company we would like to hear from you. Key responsibilities will include: Production of monthly financial and management accounts, analysis and presentation to senior management. Production of budgets, outturns and forecasts. Business performance analysis and variance analysis. Treasury and cashflow forecasting. Production and submission of VAT return and PAYE, NI payments. Company payroll coordination and liaising with external payroll bureau for compilation. Day to day management of external service suppliers e.g., pension providers, insurance companies, health insurance, HMRC. Production of year end annual accounts and liaising with Auditors. As the Finance Manager / Management Accountant you will have: Membership of a Professional accountancy body, such as CIMA/ACCA/ACA ort have AAT's level 3 and above and be Part or Recently Qualified. Great communication skills and an ability to explain financial terms in an easy-to-understand manner. Sage 50 Cloud expertise. Strong MS Office skills in particular Excel. Process and system improvement skills. Above all we value attitude and approach. As the Finance Manager / Management Accountant you will receive: A competitive salary based on experience together with a discretionary Company bonus scheme up to 10% of salary based on company profitability. An exceptional mix of benefits and enhanced pension, including private health care and a generous holiday entitlement. A key role within a friendly and values driven company. Interesting and varied work. Friendly colleagues with a strong mix of skills, knowledge and experience. A professional yet non-corporate company culture. Apply now for a confidential conversation
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager / Management Accountant, Derby based, £38-45k depending on experience, CIMA, ACCA or AAT Part/ Recently Qualified Would you like to be a pivotal part of an organisation where you will be responsible for the operation of the companies finance function? We are seeking to recruit a talented Finance Manager / Management Accountant reporting to the Managing Director. If you are a proactive self-starter with both a management and hands on approach and able to build relationships both within and external to the Company we would like to hear from you. Key responsibilities will include: Production of monthly financial and management accounts, analysis and presentation to senior management. Production of budgets, outturns and forecasts. Business performance analysis and variance analysis. Treasury and cashflow forecasting. Production and submission of VAT return and PAYE, NI payments. Company payroll coordination and liaising with external payroll bureau for compilation. Day to day management of external service suppliers e.g., pension providers, insurance companies, health insurance, HMRC. Production of year end annual accounts and liaising with Auditors. As the Finance Manager / Management Accountant you will have: Membership of a Professional accountancy body, such as CIMA/ACCA/ACA ort have AAT's level 3 and above and be Part or Recently Qualified. Great communication skills and an ability to explain financial terms in an easy-to-understand manner. Sage 50 Cloud expertise. Strong MS Office skills in particular Excel. Process and system improvement skills. Above all we value attitude and approach. As the Finance Manager / Management Accountant you will receive: A competitive salary based on experience together with a discretionary Company bonus scheme up to 10% of salary based on company profitability. An exceptional mix of benefits and enhanced pension, including private health care and a generous holiday entitlement. A key role within a friendly and values driven company. Interesting and varied work. Friendly colleagues with a strong mix of skills, knowledge and experience. A professional yet non-corporate company culture. Apply now for a confidential conversation
