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Bicester - 4 Days per week on-site - Up to £60,000 We are supporting a client in Bicester with the recruitment of a Finance Manager - a senior role responsible for leading the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls and high-quality financial insight for senior leadership. This position oversees core financial operations, statutory compliance, team leadership and business partnering. The Finance Manager will play a key role in shaping financial processes, improving efficiency and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation. Role Overview The Finance Manager will lead the finance team, oversee monthly and annual reporting cycles, maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. The role also provides financial analysis and commentary to senior leadership, supports budgeting and forecasting, and drives continuous improvement across the finance function. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct responsibility for an Assistant Management Accountant and close collaboration with the Divisional Finance Director. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Compliance Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements including VAT, P11D and PAYE Submit monthly payroll and ensure accuracy of related records Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors, tax advisors and regulators Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies and financial processes FP&A & Business Support Support the Divisional Finance Director with budgeting and forecasting Monitor cash flow, working capital and overall financial performance Provide insightful analysis and commentary to senior leadership Present and explain accounts to the board, including variance analysis Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach and develop the finance team, ensuring strong performance and succession planning Drive a performance-focused culture aligned with business needs Manage recruitment, training and development within the team Ensure HR policies and procedures are followed consistently Process Improvement & Governance Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy across finance Drive process improvements and automation where appropriate Maintain high standards of financial governance and data integrity Act as an ambassador for the organisation internally and externally Key Skills & Qualifications Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance leadership role Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel and strong financial systems capability Strong leadership, coaching and team-management experience High attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

We are seeking a commercially as tute Senior Facilities Manager for an imm ediate-start, 6-month contract. This role takes full operational and strategic custody of a multi-site corporate portfolio, overseeing the compliant delivery of both Hard and Soft Services (including M&E, fabric, cleaning, security, and waste management). You will step into an established estate to manage in-house teams, direct specialist contractors, control budgets, and safeguard total statutory compliance across all assets. Key Responsibilities Total Operations Management: Lead all Hard and Soft FM services, overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and workplace service delivery across the portfolio. Statutory Compliance: Enforce 100% compliance with all building regulations, Health & Safety at Work legislation, Fire Safety, and Water Safety (L8). Maintain rigorous digital audit trails. Supply Chain & Contractor Control: Manage contract obligations, track contractor KPIs/SLAs, review RAMS, and ensure safe systems of work across all outsourced services. Team Leadership: Direct, motivate, and schedule internal maintenance and facilities teams, optimizing workloads to maximize efficiency. Budget & Resource Management: Oversee operational budgets for facilities services, monitor expenditures, forecast financial needs, and support long-term capital investment and sustainability strategies. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key contact for senior leadership and building users regarding risks, project updates, and business continuity requirements. What We Are Looking For Experience: Proven track record as a Senior FM or Service Delivery Manager overseeing Hard and Soft FM services within a complex, multi-site corporate estate. Compliance Mastery: Strong, up-to-date working knowledge of UK statutory compliance, estates governance, and risk auditing. Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated capability in budget management, financial forecasting, and contract procurement. Leadership & Pace: An organized, solution-focused leader who can effectively manage teams and specialist contractors under pressure. Qualifications: IOSH/NEBOSH preferred; professional facilities management credentials (IWFM) highly desirable. Apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

Global Payroll and Benefits Manager Your new company You'll be joining a forward-thinking, people-centred organisation with an international footprint and a strong focus on operational excellence. The business is committed to delivering a high-quality employee experience and is investing heavily in improving its HR, payroll, and benefits operations. You'll be part of a collaborative HR function that values innovation, continuous improvement, and strong cross-functional partnerships. Your new role As the Payroll & Benefits Lead, you will take ownership of both UK and international payrolls, ensuring they are delivered accurately, compliantly, and on time. You'll manage outsourced payroll vendors, oversee monthly governance and reconciliations, and act as the main contact for all payroll-related queries.Alongside payroll, you'll manage the full lifecycle of employee benefits programmes, including healthcare, pensions, risk benefits, wellbeing initiatives, and salary sacrifice schemes. You'll lead on annual renewals, vendor negotiations, benefit communications, data accuracy across systems, and ongoing process optimisation. You'll work closely with Finance, HR, brokers, and external partners to ensure a seamless and engaging employee experience. What you'll need to succeed Strong experience managing end-to-end UK payroll; international payroll exposure beneficial Proven ability to work with outsourced payroll providers and hold vendors to account Solid understanding of statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements Experience handling payroll adjustments including back pay, severance, off-cycle runs, and benefits deductions Previous experience administering and improving employee benefits programmes Confidence managing brokers and suppliers, with strong negotiation skills Strong analytical skills with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and process improvement Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate clearly at all levels Experience with HRIS/payroll integrations and reconciliations is desirable. What you'll get in return You'll join a business that genuinely values its people and offers the autonomy to shape and improve payroll and benefits processes. Expect a supportive team, opportunities to collaborate across HR and Finance, and the chance to play a key role in driving operational excellence. Competitive benefits package, opportunities for development, and flexibility around hybrid working are also on offer. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Finance and Operations Director Barber McLelland are working as an exclusive recruitment partner for a leading professional services firm based in North Sheffield. The business is looking for an experienced, commercially astute, qualified finance professional for the Finance and Operations Director role. The Finance and Operations Director will be part of the business's Senior Leadership Team and work closely with the partnership group to help deliver the practice's strategic vision for the future and to lead and oversee the business's finance function. Duties will include: To provide support in growing the business and delivering the firm's strategic vision for the future Lead on all financial aspects of the business To lead on all HR matters, this is desirable but not essential To support the Senior Leadership team on Quality Management and Governance Review existing systems and processes within the business and lead a change management programme to improve and develop the business to meet the firm's strategic objectives. Provide advice and support to a newly created division, providing strategic and commercial support in growing and scaling this division Overall responsibility of the Finance Team, IT and Business Manager Production of annual financial statements for submission to Companies House Strategic development of the finance function, including reviewing invoicing, WIP, and debtor policies and procedures Supervising the production of monthly management accounts and non-financial KPIs Manage budget and cost base Chairing and attending Board and Management meetings Skills and Qualities The successful candidate will be CIMA/ACA or ACCA qualified, with sufficient experience in operating as number one in finance, and will demonstrate commercial and operational success in previous roles Have a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, statutory compliance, taxation, and financial reporting standards Proven capability in aligning financial strategies and business goals to support sustainable growth and profitability Have the ability to swiftly identify financial challenges, analyse problems thoroughly, and implement solutions Salary and Benefits Salary from £75,000 - £85,000 Excellent benefits package

Job title: Operations Associate Type: Full-Time Location: Westminster, London (expectation of working from our office 2-3 days a week) Salary: c. £55,000 depending on experience Start date: ASAP About CLTR The Centre for Long-Term Resilience (CLTR) is a UK-based, non-profit and independent think tank with a mission to transform global resilience to extreme AI and biological risks. We achieve this by working with governments and institutions, offering targeted, evidence-based advice designed to enhance understanding, decision-making and governance. Your Role Operations Associates play a pivotal role at CLTR, supporting the effective operations of our growing policy units. We are hiring two new staff in this position, one to support our AI Policy Unit and one to support our Biosecurity Policy Unit. Embedded within either our AI or Biosecurity unit, your role will be to provide a flexible range of operational, administrative and project support. This includes administrative responsibilities such as organising meetings, managing team calendars, and providing executive assistance support to unit Directors, alongside more substantive project management support to ongoing policy projects, fundraising proposals, and other responsibilities as determined by the priorities of the unit. These roles also offer the opportunity to develop skills supporting grant writing and other fundraising activities. Although the roles are embedded within their respective policy units, they collaborate regularly with our central Operations unit, and have scope to contribute to operational projects supporting CLTR's organisational development. This is a hands-on, generalist role suited to individuals looking to develop skills and experience in project management and operations within a thriving non-profit, focused on some of the most pressing issues of our time. With touch points into multiple parts of the organisation, the role offers fantastic exposure to different areas of work in a growing think tank. What you'll do: Operations support and administration: Coordinate team meetings, events and travel logistics Support policy team members in preparing presentations and other written outputs, e.g. website copy Coordinate team publication pipeline and related processes, e.g. liaising with copy editors and designers Coordinating management of contractors supporting policy unit work Support coordination of stakeholder engagement by team members, including upkeep of CRM systems Oversee the team calendar and coordinate planning of team-level activities, supporting the unit Director and Delivery Manager Ensure clear processes are in place at unit level for filing key documents, knowledge management, and other information security related procedures Support onboarding processes for new team members, in coordination with People Operations Support budget tracking and follow up of invoices and expenses at unit level Project coordination: Coordinate tracking of multiple unit projects and ensure progress updates are shared in a streamlined way Coordinate activity and impact logging across unit members, in collaboration with the unit Delivery Manager Provide flexible support to project activities as requested, including background research or other project management back stopping Grant writing and fundraising: Support in the coordination of input to grant proposals from policy unit staff, in close partnership with the Fundraising unit Contribute directly to grant writing, with appropriate support Contribute to ensuring consistent language and references across funding proposals within the unit, drawing on past project performance and project trackers Executive assistance: Support the unit Director with email and diary management Act as a reliable "gatekeeper" for the unit Director's time, and contribute to strategic decisions around time management (external invites, internal priorities, focus time etc) Provide travel booking and logistical support to the unit Director Please note this is not an exhaustive list, and you will be expected to carry out other tasks as reasonably required by your line manager Person Specification Essential Demonstrable experience in an operations, administrative or project management role. Project coordination skills, with the ability to coordinate work across multiple workstreams simultaneously and deliver to deadlines. A genuine passion for administration and operations, and in particular for identifying efficiencies and making systems work for people. Exceptional attention to detail, especially for coordinating complex calendars and travel logistics, preparing written documents and website content. Experience using tools like Google Slides, Canva or Powerpoint to prepare clear, professional briefing materials and presentations. Ability to produce clear written content for different audiences, e.g. funding proposals, website copy. The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times, including comfort with information-security protocols and sensitive document handling. High agency, flexibility and a proactive, ownership-driven approach - you follow through on commitments, adapt quickly, and don't wait to be told what needs doing. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly, kindly and directly - giving and receiving feedback openly, and building strong relationships across teams and with external partners. A genuine commitment to CLTR's mission and an understanding that getting the operations right is what enables high-impact work to land. Eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas for this role. Desirable Experience working in a not-for-profit, think tank, research organisation, or similarly mission-driven environment Experience working as an executive assistant Experience working within either the AI safety or biosecurity policy ecosystem Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 or Agile This role might not be right for you if you're looking for a role with significant strategic or line-management scope. This is a hands-on coordination role with growth potential. It also isn't a stepping stone into policy research; we're looking for someone genuinely energised by operational excellence and developing a career trajectory within operations and / or project management. Location and Travel Requirements Flexible location within the UK, with the expectation of attending our central London office at least two times a week, including Mondays. We are open to discussing remote and flexible working arrangements with candidates. Salary and Benefits c.£55,000, depending on experience. If you are interested in this position, but the salary is a barrier to applying, please get in touch with our team to discuss. In addition to your salary, CLTR offers a generous benefits package which includes: 30 days annual leave, plus public holidays; £5,000 (before tax) annual wellbeing budget, for you to spend at your discretion on items such as gym membership, therapy, meditation, etc.; £3,000 annual learning and development budget, plus up to five days paid work time; £2,000 onboarding grant for equipment and supplies; A pension contribution scheme (up to 7% employer-matched contribution); Private health insurance; Group life insurance; Generous parental leave benefits; and Paid office lunches twice a week including on Mondays. Working with CLTR also comes with a commitment to caring deeply about your wellbeing, career development and overall experience working with our team, and to respect your preferred working patterns, including flexible working hours as agreed with line managers, wherever possible. Application Process To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter via this link by 0900 BST on 1st July. Please use your cover letter to outline how you meet the person specification above. We plan to conduct first round interviews with selected candidates on 15th, 16th and 17th July. First round interviews will be held remotely. Final interviews will be held on 23rd and 24th July in person at CLTR's office in London. If you have any questions regarding the process or dates above, please contact us via Equal opportunities As an employer we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also warmly welcome applicants returning to work after career breaks. We know that our organisation is strengthened by the rich variety of perspectives that a truly diverse workforce brings. We want to make sure that our selection processes are as fair as they can possibly be, providing a level playing field for anyone who wants to come and work at CLTR. Therefore, if you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process, including interview . click apply for full job details

Payroll Manager - Perm - South Yorkshire - ASAP Start - Up to £40,000 - Sage & Excel Your new company Our client is a leading provider of essential services, delivering safe, reliable and customer-focused journeys across the UK.As the organisation continues to grow, they are investing in their people, processes and systems to support an expanding workforce. This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven business where payroll is recognised as a critical function and where you can make a genuine impact within a growing organisation. Your new role As Payroll Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 1,400 employees across a diverse workforce. Reporting into senior leadership, you will ensure the delivery of an accurate, compliant and timely payroll service while leading continuous improvement initiatives and supporting future business growth. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the monthly payroll process from start to finish, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time. Leading and developing a small payroll team, providing guidance, support and performance management. Ensuring payroll compliance with all HMRC legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments. Managing payroll reconciliations, year-end processes, P60s, P11Ds and audit requirements. Preparing and submitting all required HMRC returns, including FPS and EPS submissions. Acting as the payroll subject matter expert, providing advice on payroll, tax, benefits and legislative changes. Managing salary sacrifice schemes, pension administration and employee benefits deductions. Building strong relationships with HR, Finance and operational stakeholders to ensure accurate employee and payroll data. Producing payroll reports, analytics and management information to support business decision-making. Reviewing and improving payroll processes, controls and efficiencies as the business continues to expand. Supporting payroll-related projects, system enhancements and process improvements. Ensuring payroll data is maintained in line with GDPR and internal governance requirements. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience managing or leading payroll operations within a medium to large organisation. Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, PAYE, National Insurance and pensions. Experience with payroll systems - Sage. Experience processing high-volume payrolls, ideally within a fast-paced environment. Previous experience managing or mentoring payroll team members. Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and compliance. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business. Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with payroll systems and reporting tools. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. A proactive and solutions-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement. CIPP qualification or relevant payroll qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. What you'll get in return Salary of £38,000 - £40,000. Opportunity to join a growing organisation providing essential services. A key role with real ownership and visibility across the business. Supportive leadership team and collaborative working culture. Opportunity to lead payroll improvements and contribute to wider business projects. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Competitive benefits package. The chance to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation that supports communities across the UK. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

People & Payroll Services Lead, Hybrid working, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Your new company Location: Bicester (1-2 days working on-site) Salary: £58,000 - £64,750 Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (potential to become permanent) We are partnering with a large and complex public sector organisation undergoing a significant transformation within its People Services function. As part of a recent restructure, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll & People Services Lead to play a key role in shaping and delivering a high-performing, compliant, and customer-focused service. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of salaries, pensions, and expenses across the organisation. You will oversee the performance of the outsourced payroll provider, acting as the primary point of accountability for service delivery, quality, and compliance. Acting as the organisation's internal subject-matter expert, you will provide both strategic direction and operational oversight. You will lead on strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing controls, and driving continuous improvement to ensure a resilient and efficient payroll and people services function. Your new role Lead a timely, accurate and customer-focused payroll and people services function Manage the outsourced payroll contract, monitoring KPIs, SLAs, service reviews and escalation processes Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, expenses and all pay elements Oversee payroll and pension activity including starters, leavers, contractual changes, absence and family leave Approve salary corrections and advances Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and organisational policies Act as organisational lead for HR and payroll systems (e.g. HRIS, expenses, payslip systems) Ensure data integrity through audits, reconciliations and exception management Lead system improvements, user training and system updates Produce payroll reporting, support audits and manage financial risk in partnership with Finance Provide expert advice on pay, tax, National Insurance, pensions and employment legislation Support organisational change through accurate costing and workforce insight Build strong relationships with managers, employee representatives, external providers and key stakeholders Lead and develop the People Services team, ensuring high performance, resilience and service quality What you'll need to succeed Professional payroll qualification with significant post-qualification experience CIPP Qualified with significant post-qualification experience CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management PRINCE2 Qualification would be desirable Detailed knowledge of payroll legislation, including tax, National Insurance, statutory payments and deductions Strong understanding of audit requirements and financial controls Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll operations Expert knowledge of terms and conditions, pay frameworks, allowances and deductions Knowledge of pension schemes and associated regulations What you'll get in return Comprehensive training programme with access to locally delivered courses Salary: £57,000 - £64,000 Flexible working Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Pension scheme with automatic enrolment and employer contributions Ongoing opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Access to Occupational Health services Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support Dedicated health and wellbeing initiatives Employee discounts across travel, retail, leisure, dining and more Access to employee networks and inclusion groups as a member, ally or participant 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.

Your new company You'll be joining a large, forward-looking organisation with a strong UK presence and a reputation for investing in its people. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to continuous improvement, this is an environment where you'll work alongside skilled professionals across a range of business functions. You'll be part of a well-established tax team that plays a central role in supporting the organisation's financial integrity and long-term strategy. The business offers a supportive and inclusive culture, with excellent opportunities for professional development and exposure to senior stakeholders. Your new role As a Tax Compliance Accountant, you will support the Senior Tax Manager with the full spectrum of corporate tax compliance activities for the UK legal entities. Your responsibilities will include collecting and analysing financial data from internal systems, preparing corporate tax returns for UK operations and overseas branches, and contributing to statutory reporting. You'll work closely with finance, commercial teams, and external advisors, ensuring accurate and timely tax submissions, robust governance, and strong technical standards. You'll also support areas such as R&D claims, tax provisioning, transfer pricing documentation, forecasting, audit preparation, and compliance with wider reporting requirements. This is a varied and hands-on role that will give you visibility across multiple business divisions and the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement within the tax function. What you'll need to succeed You'll bring experience in UK corporate tax compliance, either fully qualified, part-qualified, or with relevant equivalent expertise. Strong attention to detail, analytical capability, and excellent communication skills will help you work confidently with stakeholders at all levels. You will be comfortable working with financial data systems, proficient across standard MS Office tools, and able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, flexible, and collaborative mindset is essential, and support is available if you are working towards a professional tax or accounting qualification. What you'll get in return You'll join an organisation that places real value on employee wellbeing, development, and work-life balance. You can expect a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous leave, an excellent pension offering, flexibility around working patterns, and a wide range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. You'll have access to extensive learning opportunities through internal and external training platforms, with strong support for career progression. Additional benefits include performance-related incentives, financial wellbeing resources, and access to a suite of employee networks that promote an inclusive, supportive workplace culture. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a large, complex organisation while continuing to grow your technical expertise and professional capability. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Head of Finance , Castle Donington, 6-Month Fixed Term Contract £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits Potential for Permanent Appointment Are you a commercially minded Head of Finance who enjoys building, improving and influencing rather than simply reporting numbers? This is a rare opportunity for a Head of Finance to join a growing £20m turnover business at a pivotal stage in its journey. With ambitious growth plans, investment in systems and a leadership team committed to continuous improvement, the successful Head of Finance will have the opportunity to shape the finance function, improve business performance and play a key role in the next phase of growth. Reporting directly to the COO, the Head of Finance will be far more than a traditional finance leader. This role is about providing insight, driving better decision making, improving processes and helping the wider business operate more effectively. The Head of Finance will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring finance becomes a true commercial partner to the business. As the Head of Finance you will be: Leading the finance function and taking ownership of all management reporting activities Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts Delivering meaningful commercial analysis, insight and recommendations to support decision making Developing and improving management information packs, KPIs and performance dashboards Leading budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis activities across the group Supporting strategic planning and long-term business growth initiatives Driving improvements in financial controls, governance and reporting processes Maximising the effectiveness of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Managing cashflow forecasting and working capital reporting Overseeing statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit processes Working closely with operational teams to improve financial understanding across the business Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency Supporting acquisitions, integrations, refinancing activities and other strategic projects Developing the capability and structure of the finance team as the business grows Acting as a trusted advisor to the COO and wider leadership team As the Head of Finance you will be: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Previous experience operating as a Head of Finance , Financial Controller or senior finance leader Strong management accounting, reporting and financial control experience Ability to provide commercial insight rather than simply financial reporting Experience working within growing SME or mid-sized businesses Strong ERP systems experience, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Experience improving processes, controls and reporting frameworks Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Comfortable working within a changing and evolving business environment Proactive, hands-on and naturally curious approach What's On Offer £70,000 - £80,000 salary, a 6-month fixed term contract with the opportunity for a permanent role and the opportunity to shape and develop the finance function

Finance Transformation Manager for a 12 month contract required to start asap Your new company Bristol based business Your new role We are looking for a highly driven Finance & Legal Transformation Manager to lead complex legal entity restructuring and transformation initiatives across our organisation. This role will play a critical part in delivering a major legal merger activity alongside two key restructuring programmes-from discovery and planning through to execution and successful integration.You will take ownership of end-to-end delivery, ensuring alignment across multiple functions and geographies while managing budgets, stakeholders, and risks to achieve outstanding results.Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate cross-functional workstreams including Legal, Tax, Group, IT, and in-country HR & Operations teams Drive end-to-end transformation activities, from due diligence and planning through to implementation and post-transaction support Manage external legal and tax advisors, ensuring timely provision of financial and tax insights to support decision-making Oversee all project governance, including action plans and change control processes Ensure robust risk identification, mitigation, and escalation via the Restructuring Steering Committee Collaborate closely with integration leads, and finance SMEs (R2R, P2P, O2C) to ensure seamless delivery Support pre- and post-transaction readiness across group functions Review and approve accounting entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial systems Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements in partnership with external advisors Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and ways of working What you'll need to succeed ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with at least 2 years PQE Strong background in management accounting and financial control Proven experience delivering complex projects at Manager or Senior Manager level Experience in legal entity restructuring (desirable but not essential) Solid understanding of finance, tax, regulatory, and operational processes Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels Highly organised with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Comfortable working with both finance and legal specialists Advanced IT skills, including experience with Power BI and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. Opportunity to lead high-impact, international transformation projects Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams A collaborative and dynamic working environment Real opportunity to shape and influence strategic business outcomes 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. INDHAF

Operational Resilience Manager Edinburgh or Glasgow Relaxed Hybrid and Flexible Working Environment 62,114 - 77,232 per annum + 28.94% employer contributory pension and 42 days annual holiday Introduction to the Role Hays' Cyber practice have partnered exclusively with Registers of Scotland (RoS) on the search for an experienced Senior Operational Resilience Manager to lead the development and embedding of operational resilience capability across a complex, digitally-driven public sector organisation. This is a high-impact role focused on ensuring critical services remain available and recoverable during disruption. You will work at a strategic level to shape resilience frameworks, influence senior stakeholders, and build a culture of preparedness. This is an opportunity to establish and drive a resilience function with significant organisational visibility and influence. About the Organisation Registers of Scotland (RoS) manages 21 land, property and other legal registers which are a critical asset for the Scottish economy. They aim to provide the best public service for Scotland and are on a mission to make some of the oldest public land registers in the world into some of the most modern. You can get an idea of their mission and culture by viewing this short video: Registers of Scotland Promotional Video - YouTube ww(w).(url removed) Registers of Scotland (RoS) is an award-winning organisation recognised for its technology and innovation. Registers of Scotland is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. Their full-stack teams design, architect, and build all our registration products in-house, and they work to create digital solutions for the people of Scotland. You will get an opportunity to nurture your creativity and develop with RoS through access to the latest data, software engineering and product delivery techniques. In this role you will Lead the development and delivery of an organisation-wide operational resilience strategy Identify, map, and manage business-critical services and their dependencies Own and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and service recovery playbooks, ensuring compliance with ISO 22301 and Scottish Government expectations Coordinate and deliver scenario testing and exercises (table-top, simulation, live), embedding lessons learned to strengthen service continuity. Establish and drive resilience governance forums and stakeholder engagement Collaborate across digital, cyber, risk, operations, and external partners to embed resilience practices Provide oversight of business continuity, disaster recovery, and service resilience planning Coordinate and deliver scenario testing (e.g. cyber incidents, supplier failures) and embed improvements Support or lead response activities during major incidents and drive post-incident reviews Produce reporting for senior leadership on resilience posture, risks, and performance Maintain resilience frameworks aligned to recognised standards and governance expectations Drive continuous improvement in resilience capability, supplier assurance, and recovery performance What I'm Looking For Significant experience in operational resilience, business continuity, or disaster recovery Experience aligning resilience, continuity, and recovery practices with relevant standards, including ISO 22301 and the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework. Proven ability to operate as a subject matter expert and influence senior stakeholders Experience in complex digital or cloud-based environments Demonstrated experience leading or supporting responses to major incidents Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capability Experience managing third-party or supply chain resilience and dependencies Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CBCI, MBCI, ISO standards) preferred Benefits Competitive salary package Pension contribution of 28.97% employer contribution 42 days annual leave Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Strong focus on professional development and career progression Inclusive and supportive working culture Opportunity to work in a highly impactful, strategic role shaping organisational resilience Further information For further information relating to RoS, including: Additional details on pay & benefits The Civil Service Code Complaints process Use of AI in the application/recruitment process, Please view our additional information page online: ww(w).(url removed) and immigration status In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Commonwealth. 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Financial Controller Vacancy - Up to 75k - Edinburgh FINANCE CONTROLLER ROLE SUMMARYAn organisation within the engineering and manufacturing sector is exploring the potential appointment of a Finance Controller to strengthen its UK finance function. This role is expected to play a key part in shaping financial performance, enhancing controls, and supporting strategic decision-making as the business continues to develop.Working closely with the Finance Director, this position would suit either an established Finance Controller seeking a broader and more impactful remit, or a high-performing Finance Manager ready to step into a more comprehensive, career-enhancing role.The successful individual would likely take ownership of core financial operations while contributing insight, challenge, and commercial perspective across the wider business. ANTICIPATED RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Leadership & Commercial Insight Provide ongoing financial insight and guidance to senior leadership and departmental heads Support decision-making through analysis of financial performance, trends, and variances Challenge and influence budget holders on performance and cost control Identify opportunities for efficiency, margin improvement, and cost optimisation Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and longer-term financial planning Support the development of rolling forecasts and scenario planning Assist with financial evaluation of contracts, tenders, and commercial initiatives Help shape mid-term financial strategy Financial Reporting & Operations Oversee production of monthly management accounts and KPI reporting Review and support preparation of statutory financial statements Maintain ownership of month-end and year-end processes Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders Develop and enhance reporting dashboards Governance, Controls & Compliance Strengthen and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting Provide oversight of CAPEX processes and approvals Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal standards Monitor areas such as stock, provisions, and expenses Audit & External Reporting Support and potentially lead the annual audit process Liaise with auditors, tax advisers, and external stakeholders Assist in preparation of tax packs, statutory accounts, and R&D submissions Ensure audit readiness and robust supporting documentation Working Capital & Cash Management Help manage cash flow, including rolling forecasts Oversee debtor and creditor processes and relationships Support supplier payment cycles and customer invoicing Contribute to VAT return preparation and submission Participate in payment authorisation processes Team & Business Support Work collaboratively across departments to support operational goals Contribute to development of finance processes and systems Support, mentor, or help develop junior team members where required Participate in continuous improvement and systems enhancement projects PROFILE - WHAT MAY BE REQUIREDThe organisation is likely to consider candidates with the following profile: Professionally qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) Demonstrable experience within a Financial Controller or senior finance role Strong grounding in financial reporting, controls, and compliance Experience working within dynamic, operational environments Commercially aware with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders Strong systems capability (ERP experience advantageous) Analytical, proactive, and solution-oriented approach Effective communication and leadership capability OPPORTUNITYThis role presents a potential opportunity to gain broad exposure across financial operations in a growing and evolving organisation, with direct support from an experienced Finance Director. It is expected to offer the successful candidate the chance to influence financial strategy, develop leadership capability, and build a well-rounded platform for future progression.

Your new company Location: Bicester (1-2 days working on-site) Salary: 58,000 - 64,750 Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (potential to become permanent) We are partnering with a large and complex public sector organisation undergoing a significant transformation within its People Services function. As part of a recent restructure, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll & People Services Lead to play a key role in shaping and delivering a high-performing, compliant, and customer-focused service. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of salaries, pensions, and expenses across the organisation. You will oversee the performance of the outsourced payroll provider, acting as the primary point of accountability for service delivery, quality, and compliance. Acting as the organisation's internal subject-matter expert, you will provide both strategic direction and operational oversight. You will lead on strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing controls, and driving continuous improvement to ensure a resilient and efficient payroll and people services function. Your new role Lead a timely, accurate and customer-focused payroll and people services function Manage the outsourced payroll contract, monitoring KPIs, SLAs, service reviews and escalation processes Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, expenses and all pay elements Oversee payroll and pension activity including starters, leavers, contractual changes, absence and family leave Approve salary corrections and advances Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and organisational policies Act as organisational lead for HR and payroll systems (e.g. HRIS, expenses, payslip systems) Ensure data integrity through audits, reconciliations and exception management Lead system improvements, user training and system updates Produce payroll reporting, support audits and manage financial risk in partnership with Finance Provide expert advice on pay, tax, National Insurance, pensions and employment legislation Support organisational change through accurate costing and workforce insight Build strong relationships with managers, employee representatives, external providers and key stakeholders Lead and develop the People Services team, ensuring high performance, resilience and service quality What you'll need to succeed Professional payroll qualification with significant post-qualification experience CIPP Qualified with significant post-qualification experience CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management PRINCE2 Qualification would be desirable Detailed knowledge of payroll legislation, including tax, National Insurance, statutory payments and deductions Strong understanding of audit requirements and financial controls Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll operations Expert knowledge of terms and conditions, pay frameworks, allowances and deductions Knowledge of pension schemes and associated regulations What you'll get in return Comprehensive training programme with access to locally delivered courses Salary: 57,000 - 64,000 Flexible working Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Pension scheme with automatic enrolment and employer contributions Ongoing opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Access to Occupational Health services Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support Dedicated health and wellbeing initiatives Employee discounts across travel, retail, leisure, dining and more Access to employee networks and inclusion groups as a member, ally or participant 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

End to end compliance UK Tax Manager European food producer Your new company This client is a leading food producer across Europe, bringing the best production to the UK market. Supported by their extensive network of specialist plants, they provide the manufacturing capacity and supply chain security required by medium and large-scale partners. They are looking for a UK Tax Manager to ensure compliance with regulations and manage all tax aspects of their UK operations. The role is 3 days a week in the office. Your new role As the new UK Tax Manager, you will report to the Board of Directors and will be expected to have key interactions with the Finance Director and CFO. Overseeing and ensuring compliance with all aspects of the UK tax regime. This role will involve the end-to-end management of tax processes, ensuring strong controls and reporting mechanisms are in place while optimising the company's tax position. Some responsibilities will include: • Support global tax reporting, including provisions, deferred tax, and IFRS alignment during audits • Assist with international compliance (e.g. Country-by-Country Reporting, Pillar Two) • Advise on tax implications of group structures and transactions • Partner with internal teams, auditors, and advisors across jurisdictions UK Tax • Prepare corporation tax returns, provisions, and deferred tax calculations • Identify tax efficiencies and ensure regulatory compliance Indirect & Withholding Taxes • Manage VAT filings, compliance, and advisory across the business • Oversee withholding tax application, treaty use, and reclaims Governance & Process • Monitor legislative changes and maintain tax controls • Support audits, tax authority queries, and process improvements What you'll need to succeed High proficiency in MS ExcelStrong technical expertiseDetail orientated and proactiveExcellent organisational skillsAbility to work with large sets of dataMaintaining compliance in a dynamic regulatory environmentKnowledge of international tax accountingReporting under IFRS What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive day rate and a hybrid policy of 3 days a week in the London office. 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.

Owen Daniels are supporting an established advanced manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Materials, Planning & Logistics (MPL) Manager to lead end-to-end materials execution, production planning, inventory control and site logistics operations. Operating within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, this position plays a critical role in ensuring materials availability, schedule adherence and operational performance while supporting wider business objectives around quality, compliance, customer delivery and continuous improvement. Reporting into senior site leadership, the successful candidate will lead a multi-functional team spanning planning, stores, warehousing and logistics, whilst acting as a key stakeholder within the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished supply chain leader who combines strategic thinking with strong operational execution and enjoys driving performance through people, process and systems. Key Responsibilities Lead all site materials management, production planning, warehousing and logistics activities to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations. Translate medium and long-term demand plans into effective short-term execution strategies that maximise schedule attainment and customer delivery performance. Own production scheduling activities, ensuring alignment between operational capacity, material availability and customer requirements. Develop and maintain robust inventory management processes that deliver high stock accuracy, inventory optimisation and working capital performance. Drive warehouse, stores and internal logistics operations, ensuring efficient material flow from goods receipt through to point of use and final shipment. Lead shipping and distribution activities to ensure customer commitments are achieved whilst maintaining cost-effective freight performance. Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Customer Service teams to proactively manage supply chain risks and constraints. Act as the primary escalation point for issues affecting production continuity, delivery performance and execution of the operational plan. Support and enhance the organisation's SIOP/S&OE processes, ensuring effective communication between planning, operations and commercial functions. Champion Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the materials and logistics function, utilising tools such as value stream mapping, visual management, standard work and root-cause problem solving. Maintain governance and accuracy across ERP and planning systems, ensuring integrity of master data, inventory transactions, planning parameters and reporting structures. Lead improvements in operational systems and processes, including participation in ERP enhancement or implementation projects where required. Manage indirect purchasing and MRO inventory controls to support operational reliability and cost management objectives. Leadership Responsibilities Provide leadership, coaching and development to a team across planning, stores, warehouse and logistics functions. Create a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Establish clear objectives, performance measures and succession plans across the team. Develop capability within the function through mentoring, training and structured development initiatives. Foster strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment of priorities and successful execution of business objectives. About You We are seeking a polished and commercially aware supply chain professional with a proven track record of leading materials, planning and logistics functions within a regulated manufacturing environment. You will be comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, capable of influencing senior stakeholders whilst maintaining a strong focus on execution and performance. Experience Required Significant experience within Materials Management, Supply Chain, Planning or Operations leadership roles. Demonstrable success leading teams within a manufacturing environment. Experience operating within regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, life sciences, advanced engineering, electronics, defence or highly controlled industrial manufacturing. Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, warehousing, logistics and material flow principles. Experience participating in SIOP/S&OP and operational planning processes. Track record of driving measurable improvements in inventory, service, delivery and operational efficiency. Exposure to ERP implementation, optimisation or business transformation projects would be highly advantageous. If this role is of interest, please apply now to be considered.

IdAM Engineer Location: Lonodn Contract Type: 12 Month Contract Working Arrangement: Fully On-site Role About the Role Guidant Global is supporting our client in recruiting a skilled IdAM Engineer to join a dedicated Identity and Access Management (IdAM) Live Services team. This role is critical in maintaining and monitoring key components of the organisation's identity infrastructure, ensuring high levels of availability, performance, and security. You will act as a subject matter expert across identity technologies, contributing to continuous service improvement and supporting a fast-paced, evolving IT environment. Alongside operational responsibilities, you will provide technical expertise to project delivery teams and work closely with external suppliers to ensure value is maximised across partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly secure and complex environment, supporting essential identity services that underpin organisational operations. Key Responsibilities Provide support for Windows Active Directory Domain Services and associated security infrastructure Deliver 2nd and 3rd line support for Active Directory, Privileged Access Management, and IdAM solutions Respond to incidents and service requests, taking ownership through to resolution Perform proactive system monitoring and daily health checks to prevent service disruption Collaborate with support and project teams to implement changes and technical solutions Follow and adhere to corporate change management processes Maintain the integrity and security of identity management services in line with industry best practices Support disaster recovery testing and critical project activities, including work outside standard hours when required Engage with third-party suppliers to ensure effective service delivery and value Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 3+ years' experience administering Windows Server environments (2008/2012/2016/2019) Experience supporting Active Directory Domain Services in enterprise environments Working knowledge of Linux system administration Experience with Two-Factor Authentication (RSA) and PKI/Certificate services Strong scripting capability, particularly with PowerShell , including automation development Experience administering DNS and DHCP services Good understanding of network protocols and firewall technologies Knowledge of system security principles and integration technologies Experience supporting disaster recovery planning and testing Familiarity with Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) / Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) Desirable Skills Experience working within secure or highly regulated environments Exposure to identity governance or access certification tools Knowledge of modern identity platforms and cloud-based identity services Who We're Looking For Someone who is: A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills Able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team Highly organised with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines Proactive and solution-focused in a fast-paced environment Committed to continuous improvement and service excellence Why Join Through Guidant Global? We take a people-first approach to recruitment, supporting you at every stage of your journey. You'll have the opportunity to work on critical identity infrastructure within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, gaining valuable experience in a highly specialised and in-demand area of IT. Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Portfolio HR & Reward is delighted to partner with a rapidly growing, forward-thinking organisation to recruit an HR Operations & Process Improvement Specialist . This is a hands-on operational role dedicated to modernising HR service delivery. Our client is looking for a specialist to re-engineer HR workflows, enhance the employee experience, and maximise their advanced HRIS capabilities. Working closely with HR leadership, Shared Services, and IT, you will serve as the champion for operational excellence. Please note: This is not a rigid HRIS configuration or IT job. We need an HR professional at heart who is energised by data, process mapping, and leveraging digital tools to eliminate friction and manual tasks. Key Responsibilities Process Engineering & Efficiency Map, review, and challenge existing HR workflows to eliminate manual interventions. Target and overhaul high-volume internal enquiry and ticketing queues. Analyse contact volumes to diagnose root causes of inefficiencies. Streamline workflows to drastically reduce backlog demand and improve response times. Digital Optimisation & Automation Drive standardisation across all global HR practices and procedures. Partner with IT to deploy automated workflows and explore AI-driven solutions. Enhance the automated communications network to make touchpoints user-friendly. Maximise the utilisation of the enterprise HRIS platform for managers and employees. Data Integrity & Advanced Analytics Own the data quality lifecycle across all core HR systems. Design and execute regular automated audit reports to flag inconsistencies. Conduct root-cause analysis on data errors to prevent future discrepancies. Provide clean datasets and reports to empower strategic business decisions. Maintain strict governance over data privacy regulations and compliance. Collaborative Change Management Shadow existing Shared Services workflows to identify hidden operational bottlenecks. Act as the strategic bridge between HR Operations, Shared Services, and Technology. Manage new-hire and exit insight programmes to uncover retention trends. Support the administration of niche global mobility and engagement frameworks. Skills & Experience Required HR Foundation: Proven experience in HR Operations, Shared Services, or HR Administration. Process Mastery: Demonstrable success in mapping, improving, and scaling HR processes. System Knowledge: Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade HRIS platforms (such as Workday or similar). Data Fluency: Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities with strong analytical skills. Tech-Savvy Mindset: Experience with digital transformation, automation, or ticketing system optimisation. Communication: Ability to translate complex data and system logic for non-technical stakeholders. Compliance: Solid understanding of data governance and employment legislation. Desirable: Experience supporting global mobility activities or holding a relevant HR qualification (e.g., CIPD). Ideal Candidate Profile You are naturally curious, data-driven, and structurally minded, yet you never lose sight of the human element in HR. You actively dislike inefficient processes and look for ways to authorise and automate repetitive tasks. You thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning chaotic workflows into smooth, scalable operations. 51414BR INDHRR The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Weapons Energetics & Frameworks IDT (Integrated Delivery Team) Leader Location: Farnborough/Bristol Rate: Negotiable Contract Duration: 9-12 Months Must have active SC Overview Manufacture of large power transformers to meet customer/production plans, ensuring assembly, inspection and test is conducted using Lean methodology. Working to specifications and instructions, using the correct tools and methods. Meeting exacting standards expected by the customer. Key Responsibilities Development, delivery and execution of the Weapons Energetics & Frameworks IDT's strategy in alignment with that of UK Defence and M&L in response to the WSRF, DSTL, FLC, market cohering an industry response to WSRF tasks. Development and maintenance of positive engagement with customers, partners and suppliers: Grow and develop relationships with the customer base (DSTL, AWE, OEM's& SME's) to understand context, anticipate, plan and exploit opportunities. Representing the company interests/capability as Framework lead into DSTL across the R&D business area. Working alongside DSTL partners to understand customer requirements and strategic intent and develop best strategic approach. Demonstrating leadership and operating in a Safe & Secure manner Delivery of Sales, Revenue, Project Margin and Cash Targets, Programme outcomes and benefits High levels of on time delivery and customer satisfaction across the portfolio Maximising the potential for follow on sales through enhanced project delivery, customer relationships & satisfaction Driving key change initiatives across Maritime and Land and developing a consistent delivery model across the division Providing accurate and timely information and being a key part of the integrated sales and operations planning process Embedding a culture in line with the company values. Sets the framework culture of continuous improvement and learning from experience (LFE) Resolving conflicts (including prioritisation calls) within the programme and collaborating across the company Leading the embedding of improvement in the project and programme management function, as agreed with the Performance Excellence team Application of governance requirements (including lifecycle, project & independent reviews as appropriate) for sales and delivery work Essential Requirements Business Leadership: Strong strategic, operational and team leadership providing role model engagement with customers and partners being able to establish the vision and direction for the IDT (in line with the ISP), to influence and align others towards this common purpose, and to empower & inspire people to achieve success. Integrity ; being open, honest and doing the right thing. Keeping promises, admitting when I don't have the answer and when I have made a mistake. Domain Experience : Must be able to demonstrate previous experience of managing within the Land domain. Communication : being able to effectively communicate as part of a two-way interaction, using a range of techniques, to ensure the received meaning matches the transmitted meaning. Stakeholder Management : being able to identify, plan and implement actions to positively engage parties with an interest in, or influence over, the programme outcomes. Teamwork : being able to create an environment where a group of people with diverse personalities, skills, experiences and perspectives are empowered to grow and collaborate towards a common goal. Experience in the Land domain, 5+ years of leading a business, projects, programmes, portfolios; successful delivery of complex programmes to multiple customers to time cost and quality Experience of negotiating deals with varying degrees of financial, programmatic, technical and stakeholder complexity. Able to demonstrate experience of understanding and trading of risk. Demonstrable ability to navigate matrixed internal corporate relationships to deliver business outcomes. Experience of leading matrixed multi-disciplined teams MSP Practitioner qualification or Chartered Project Manager are desirable Experience of CSR - developing links with academia, D&I, supporting creation of equal opportunities Min SC-level security clearance required Desirable Experience & Qualifications Bidding, evidence of extensive leadership experience in significant bid environments Significant P&L responsibility, with the ability to grow a business of similar scale and with similar growth aspirations Experience of Defence Acquisition Operating Framework Knowledge of MOD internal procedures and experience of working with AWE NA-DI, DSTL, MOD Head Office, OEM's, Academia, & SME's. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Retail Operations Manager Location: Warrington, Cheshire Reports to: Director of Commercial Development About St. Rocco's Hospice At St. Rocco's Hospice, every purchase made in one of our shops helps provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Our retail operation plays a vital role in funding this care, and we're looking for an experienced Retail Operations Manager to help take it to the next level. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an established multi-site retail business while driving future growth through new store openings, commercial innovation and operational excellence. The Opportunity As Retail Operations Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day performance of our retail estate, working closely with the Retail Area Manager and the E-Commerce, Logistics & New Goods Manager to ensure every shop delivers an outstanding customer experience whilst achieving ambitious commercial targets. This is far more than an operational management role. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of our retail business-identifying opportunities for expansion, managing property and lease negotiations, improving profitability and helping deliver our long-term commercial strategy. You'll also be a key member of our Extended Strategic Leadership Group, contributing to wider organisational priorities and helping create a positive, collaborative culture across the hospice. What You'll Be Doing Leading Retail Performance Drive the commercial and operational performance of our retail estate and warehouse. Lead and develop our senior retail management team to achieve outstanding results. Monitor KPIs, analyse performance and implement improvement plans. Manage retail budgets and financial performance. Deliver commercial initiatives that increase sales, donations and customer footfall. Ensure compliance with health & safety, trading standards and organisational policies. Developing Great People Inspire, coach and develop managers and teams across the retail network. Support recruitment, induction and ongoing development of staff and volunteers. Create an inclusive, high-performing culture where people feel valued and supported. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching to maximise potential. Driving Commercial Excellence Improve stock flow, pricing strategies and merchandising standards. Work collaboratively with fundraising and communications teams on seasonal campaigns and promotions. Ensure every shop consistently reflects the St. Rocco's brand and delivers an exceptional customer experience. Supporting Future Growth Identify and evaluate opportunities for new shop locations. Produce business cases, financial forecasts and feasibility studies. Lead lease negotiations, renewals and rent reviews. Oversee shop fit-outs, refurbishments and relocations in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Maintain oversight of the retail property portfolio. About You You'll be an experienced retail leader who enjoys balancing operational excellence with commercial thinking. You'll bring: Proven experience managing multiple retail locations. A track record of improving commercial performance. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams. Experience managing budgets and delivering against financial targets. Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills. Confidence working with landlords, agents and external partners. Outstanding communication, influencing and negotiation skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. It would be great if you also have Experience within charity retail or social enterprise. Knowledge of volunteer management. Experience supporting retail expansion programmes or new store openings. Why Join St. Rocco's? This is a chance to combine your retail leadership experience with genuine purpose. Every improvement you make, every shop you support and every new opportunity you help create directly contributes to providing outstanding hospice care for local families when they need it most. You'll join an organisation with ambitious growth plans, a collaborative leadership team and a culture built around compassion, innovation and community. If you're looking for a role where your commercial expertise can make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion St. Rocco's Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background. The successful applicant will be expected to comply with all Hospice policies relating to confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, information governance and infection prevention and control. Please note that relevant pre-employment checks may be undertaken where appropriate for the role. BH36565

Michael Page is delighted to partner with our client to recruit a newly-created Head of Finance role. This role is suited to an individual with strong financial leadership, strategic thinking, and operational expertise who can oversee the financial management of the organisation while supporting sustainable growth and business performance. Client Details Our client is a fast growing technology business who are building one of the UK's most ambitious health and justice organisations, combining technology, workforce services and transformation consultancy. This appointment will play a critical role in shaping the next phase of their growth. The role will be hybrid and based out of Glasgow City Centre. Description The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities: Financial Leadership & Strategy Lead the financial strategy, aligning with business objectives and growth plans. Provide strategic financial insight and recommendations to the Founder and CEO. Support long-term financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes. Contribute to business planning, investment decisions, and commercial strategy. Commercial & Operational Support Support pricing strategies, bid development, and commercial negotiations. Provide financial input into contracts, proposals, and tenders (e.g. frameworks such as TS4). Work closely with operational teams to improve cost efficiency and margin performance. Analyse financial performance across projects and services, identifying risks and opportunities. Team Leadership & Development Build, lead, and develop the finance function as the business grows. Provide guidance and oversight to any finance staff or external partners. Promote financial awareness and accountability across the organisation. Financial Management & Reporting Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly management accounts. Ensure robust financial forecasting and performance tracking. Monitor cash flow, profitability, and financial health of the organisation. Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making. Governance, Compliance & Controls Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, financial regulations, and reporting standards. Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures. Manage audits, tax compliance, and liaison with external accountants and auditors. Ensure adherence to internal governance frameworks and risk management processes. Systems & Process Improvement Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting, and processes. Ensure effective use of finance tools and integration with wider business systems. Support automation and efficiency initiatives within the finance function Profile The successful candidate will likely have the following profile: Proven experience in a senior finance role (e.g. Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Head of Finance) Experience managing financial operations, reporting, and compliance Experience supporting strategic decision-making at senior level Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills Experience with accounting systems and financial reporting tools Strong understanding of budgeting, cash flow management, and financial controls Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills High level of integrity and professionalism Strong organisational and leadership skills Ability to operate both strategically and operationally Job Offer This role offers a competitive salary between 80,000- 90,000 plus great wider benefits.