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Project Manager - Finance Transformation - Remote - £80K + (Negotiable) We're partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed global organisation embarking on a significant finance transformation programme. Following a comprehensive review of its finance operating model, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of finance transformation initiatives. This is not an ERP implementation role, nor is it a hands-on finance position. Instead, you'll sit within a central transformation team, partnering closely with Finance to deliver large-scale finance transformation, embed new operating models and standardise ways of working across a complex, international, multi-entity organisation. The Role You'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of finance transformation projects, ranging from targeted process improvements through to large-scale operating model change. You'll focus on finance transformation, ensuring robust, centralised and scalable finance processes and ways of working are successfully embedded across the organisation. Key responsibilities Leading multiple finance transformation projects from initiation through to successful delivery Managing a portfolio of initiatives arising from a strategic finance transformation programme Driving process standardisation and operational improvements across the finance function Supporting the transition to a more centralised finance operating model Delivering finance transformation initiatives across multiple countries, ensuring consistent processes while successfully managing local stakeholder engagement Leading communications, stakeholder engagement, training and business readiness activities Building trusted relationships with senior finance leaders and executive stakeholders Presenting progress, risks and recommendations confidently to Board-level audiences Working collaboratively with the ERP programme team while remaining focused on finance transformation rather than system delivery About You We're looking for an accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex finance transformation programmes. You'll ideally bring: Significant experience Project Managing finance transformation programmes within scaling / complex organisations Strong project and programme management capability Experience delivering finance operating model transformation, process standardisation or finance function transformation Experience delivering transformation across international or multi-entity organisations, balancing global consistency with effective local stakeholder engagement Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence senior leadership and Board-level audiences Strong commercial and financial awareness, with the credibility to partner effectively with senior finance leaders Experience of shared services, finance centralisation, operating model redesign or Shared Service Centre (SSC) programmes would be highly advantageous Experience working alongside ERP implementations would be beneficial, although this is not a systems implementation role Most importantly, you're a Project Manager first. You understand finance transformation but your expertise lies in delivering change, engaging stakeholders and ensuring transformation programmes achieve lasting business outcomes. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in a high-profile finance transformation programme within an ambitious, growth-focused organisation. You'll have genuine visibility with senior leadership, influence strategic change across the finance function and help shape the next phase of the organisation's transformation journey. As the programme evolves, you'll have the opportunity to support wider international transformation initiatives, making this a role with genuine long-term scope and impact. Both permanent and interim candidates will be considered. Kinetech are acting as the recruiter for this hire. For information on how we store your data, please see our website.

Interim Planning Development / Service Manager Your New OrganisationSouthend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who work alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend. Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As an upper tier Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions and are progressing the Spatial Development Strategy for Greater Essex in partnership with Essex County Council and Thurrock Council. The Council has an ambitious regeneration agenda and is the location of choice for developers, attracted by the City's excellent connectivity and built and natural environment. Our economy is diverse with a strong entrepreneurial ethos, blending tourism, creative industries and advanced manufacturing, and the Planning service plays a proactive role helping to deliver economic growth, regeneration and new homes. Your new roleSouthend-on-Sea City Council is an ambitious unitary authority shaping a growing coastal city. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Service Manager to lead our Development Management and Planning Enforcement service at a pivotal time of change, growth and transformation. This contract is offered on a full-time and temporary basis. As Service Manager, you will provide strong operational and professional leadership to the Council's Development Management and Planning Enforcement functions, ensuring high-quality, timely and legally robust planning decisions. You will oversee planning applications, enforcement activity and appeals, including decision-making under delegated powers and presenting clear recommendations to the Planning Committee. This role offers a rare opportunity to help shape the future of planning services during a period of local government reorganisation. You will play a key role in working towards the alignment and integration of planning services across three authorities, helping to develop consistent approaches and systems, a shared culture and a strong, unified service that supports growth, regeneration and high-quality place-making across the wider area. You will lead pre-application advice, complex enforcement cases, planning appeals and court proceedings, working closely with councillors, developers, statutory bodies and local communities. You will also manage budgets, commission specialist consultants, secure Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy contributions, develop and inspire professional teams, and deputise for the Director of Planning when required. This is a highly influential leadership role with real scope to drive positive change and leave a lasting legacy. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will bring significant senior-level experience in development management and planning enforcement, with a strong understanding of planning legislation, policy, appeals and committee processes. You will be an experienced leader with the credibility to operate confidently in a political environment, manage complex stakeholder relationships and guide teams through change. Strong communication skills, sound judgement, experience of budget management and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach are essential. A full and clean driving licence and access to your own car would be ideal as you need to be able to travel efficiently across the borough and wider Essex as required. To be considered for this role, you must be degree-qualified and eligible for full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to make your application. Applications must be made with a supporting statement (not more than 4000 characters) setting out how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above, so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to. The Council is an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.

Senior HR Advisor - Manchester - Competitive Portfolio are delighted to represent our client in their search for a Senior HR Advisor on a 12-month FTC. Our client is an established law firm with international business reach. They have an excellent reputation and have consistently won awards over the past few years. They are dedicated to excellent service delivery and outcomes, with an established ambitious, supportive, and innovative culture. They pride themselves on innovation and adopt a modern approach to work with excellent opportunities for learning and training. As part of the HR team aligned to the key fee earner groups in the UK, you will be responsible for supporting the achievement of the firm's growth and development plans you will get involved in a number of ad hoc projects across the HR team, supporting colleagues in other locations or teams as needed. Fostering strong working relationships through your business partnering experience, you will support the team with day to day with operational HR tasks and work together to drive forward their strategic priorities. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Employee Relations Working with line/HR Managers in handling absence cases, including providing appropriate support and timely submission of any occupational health referral or income protection forms as applicable Providing assistance and advice with regard to the day-to-day application of HR policies and procedures Providing day to day benefits information and advice as required. Being aware of the terms and conditions applicable to the various roles within the firm, and ensuring that the appropriate benefits are in place for staff in a timely manner Working with line/HR Managers in handling any employee relation issues that arise, such as disciplinary or grievances, providing appropriate and timely support and maintaining appropriate records Dealing with all maternity or shared parental leavers, returners and others to include handling working flexibly applications in conjunction with the line/HR Manager Resourcing Working alongside the Resourcing team, providing support to the HR Managers in the provision of timely and cost effective and efficient resource management across teams Liaising with recruiting line/HR managers to establish a business case and authorisation of vacancies before commencing with appropriate sourcing and attraction methodologies. Appropriate liaison with HR Shared Services regarding staff changes and provision of management information Supporting the recruitment and ongoing development of Apprentices/Graduates, including liaising with the Early Careers team and any relevant training provider as required Supporting all new joiners from point of offer to date of commencement, as well as assisting with inductions/integration plans Supporting leavers from point of resignation to leaving date. Conducting exit interviews as required and reviewing relevant MI/turnover themes Performance Management Assisting in the provision of rigorous performance management support as required Supporting the annual and interim performance review processes to ensure all performance reviews take place and are documented appropriately. Supporting the annual salary review process for all teams Other Produce MI and monthly reports to identify trends within BS teams Involved in and taking the lead on ad hoc projects within the BS teams on a regular basis Supporting on the delivery of the firm wide engagement and/or inclusion survey and liaising with managers to identify appropriate actions to address survey feedback Required skills and experience include, but not limited to: Evidence of taking a proactive role within a HR team with strong business partnering experience Ideally you will be of graduate calibre and either part or fully CIPD qualified, but this is not essential Previous generalist HR experience at a similar level required, ideally but not necessarily within a professional services or similar fast paced environment Can work autonomously with minimal supervision A demonstrable ability to influence at senior levels; excellent written and verbal communication skills A clear ability to manage a complex and changing workload, flexibly and efficiently A strong team orientation Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines whilst always maintaining a high attention to detail Highly computer literate, in particular strong Excel skills For more information on this exciting role, please get in touch to discuss further. 51725MSW INDHRR The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.