IPS Finance
Huddersfield, Yorkshire
We're recruiting a Finance Manager for our client in Huddersfield. This is a broad and varied role within an established, growing SME. You'll take full ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior management across the business. The role includes developing management information, improving reporting capabilities, and ensuring the finance function continues to support the wider business effectively. It's a hands-on position leading a small team. You'll report to the business directors, with the additional resource of a fractional CFO above you. Key Responsibilities: Full ownership of the month end process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts Preparation of management information, reporting and financial analysis to support business performance Ownership of cash flow forecasting Business partnering with operational and senior management Work to improve visibility of financial performance and profitability Maintain and enhance financial controls, reporting standards and governance processes Support budgeting, forecasting and year-end activities Provide analysis and insight to support business decisions Liaise with external accountants, auditors and banking partners Identify and implement improvements to finance processes, systems and reporting Drive efficiencies across finance and wider business operations The Ideal Candidate: Qualified or qualified by experience accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience Experience improving financial controls, processes and reporting Commercially aware with strong analytical skills Comfortable operating within a hands-on SME environment Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement Salary & Benefits: 50,000 - 60,000 Broad role with significant autonomy and responsibility Close working relationship with senior management Opportunity to influence processes and reporting within the finance function This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Finance Manager seeking a varied role with responsibility across all aspects of finance, while contributing to the ongoing development of the business and its financial processes. IPS Finance has 45 years' experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long-term relationships with both individuals and clients across all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy, finance and practice opportunities.
We're recruiting a Finance Manager for our client in Huddersfield. This is a broad and varied role within an established, growing SME. You'll take full ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior management across the business. The role includes developing management information, improving reporting capabilities, and ensuring the finance function continues to support the wider business effectively. It's a hands-on position leading a small team. You'll report to the business directors, with the additional resource of a fractional CFO above you. Key Responsibilities: Full ownership of the month end process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts Preparation of management information, reporting and financial analysis to support business performance Ownership of cash flow forecasting Business partnering with operational and senior management Work to improve visibility of financial performance and profitability Maintain and enhance financial controls, reporting standards and governance processes Support budgeting, forecasting and year-end activities Provide analysis and insight to support business decisions Liaise with external accountants, auditors and banking partners Identify and implement improvements to finance processes, systems and reporting Drive efficiencies across finance and wider business operations The Ideal Candidate: Qualified or qualified by experience accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience Experience improving financial controls, processes and reporting Commercially aware with strong analytical skills Comfortable operating within a hands-on SME environment Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement Salary & Benefits: 50,000 - 60,000 Broad role with significant autonomy and responsibility Close working relationship with senior management Opportunity to influence processes and reporting within the finance function This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Finance Manager seeking a varied role with responsibility across all aspects of finance, while contributing to the ongoing development of the business and its financial processes. IPS Finance has 45 years' experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long-term relationships with both individuals and clients across all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy, finance and practice opportunities.
CBRE Enterprise EMEA
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting an Operations Manager to join the team located in London. Job Purpose: Providing leadership, support, and guidance to an agreed portfolio of CBRE GWS EA Accounts within the UK to ensure these accounts can operate as successfully & efficiently as possible; that enterprise growth opportunities are maximized; and that EA operations are compliant with statutory and company policies. The role will also support all UK Enterprise new business account transitions and support thereafter post go-live. The role will report to the Enterprise Operations Director UK. Key Responsibilities: Support opportunities for the strategic development of contracts to deliver increased turnover and profitability. Promote additional services, projects and contracts for renewal. Assist with business policies and processes to be effectively communicated and implemented within contracts. Promote healthy and safe working conditions across both CBRE and subcontractor's activities. Strategically advise for optimum staffing structures to operate across contracts, balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence. Support contracts with tools to ensure staffed by fully competent teams ensuring post holders are fully competent, and that effective succession planning arrangements are in place. Working with other operational managers to ensure the collaborative development of the business, effective teamworking, and support to colleagues. Support with financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth, and ensure that these are met and exceeded. Ensuring a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts. Promoting and maintaining the core values of CBRE. Provision of leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support, where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and recognition/reward. Supporting effective business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management and team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as appropriate. Supporting the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings, hosting visits, and support to mobilisation as required on new contracts. Ensure the provision of a learning environment, and appropriate training and development planning. Ensure basic training needs are delivered, employees are fully competent to undertake their roles, and are able to reach their full future potential. Elevate and enhance individual and team knowledge and understanding of our industry, CBRE and GWS including benefits and advantages Accountabilities: Operational guidance & support to ensure account operations in country are compliant with local law and statutory requirements (in conjunction with support functions as required -e.g. QHSE, People, Finance) Local oversight and operational support for in-country account leads Management of any fractional resource dedicated to an account Local country representation, local point of contact for client escalation, occasional client meetings, dispute resolution Identifying and recommending margin improvement opportunities, including O1 reviews, supply chain opportunities (in conjunction with sourcing team), projects / extra works etc Support on key personnel matters (recruitment, selection, on-boarding etc.) in conjunction with people team Provision of support on transitions to ensure operations in-country are mobilised effectively for new accounts (as needed) Support on new business opportunities for the Enterprise business including: Local country representation / potential client engagement - if required Input into and sense checking of local operational solutioning and pricing (in conjunction with the local sales team where available) Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proven track record within the facilities management industry Managerial experience at Contract/Account Manager or above within technical and or hard services The development and review of teams and the application of effective people management practice Excellent motivational and influencing skills, with high levels of personal integrity Incumbents must be self-starters, confident and composed Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical delivery for client satisfaction Excellent understanding of health & safety legislation Being able to influence on business & people decisions through the ability to build and maintain relations across the country, and the EA organization Excellent interpersonal skills for effective management of people at all levels of the organisation Strong financial skills Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations effectively Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting an Operations Manager to join the team located in London. Job Purpose: Providing leadership, support, and guidance to an agreed portfolio of CBRE GWS EA Accounts within the UK to ensure these accounts can operate as successfully & efficiently as possible; that enterprise growth opportunities are maximized; and that EA operations are compliant with statutory and company policies. The role will also support all UK Enterprise new business account transitions and support thereafter post go-live. The role will report to the Enterprise Operations Director UK. Key Responsibilities: Support opportunities for the strategic development of contracts to deliver increased turnover and profitability. Promote additional services, projects and contracts for renewal. Assist with business policies and processes to be effectively communicated and implemented within contracts. Promote healthy and safe working conditions across both CBRE and subcontractor's activities. Strategically advise for optimum staffing structures to operate across contracts, balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence. Support contracts with tools to ensure staffed by fully competent teams ensuring post holders are fully competent, and that effective succession planning arrangements are in place. Working with other operational managers to ensure the collaborative development of the business, effective teamworking, and support to colleagues. Support with financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth, and ensure that these are met and exceeded. Ensuring a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts. Promoting and maintaining the core values of CBRE. Provision of leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support, where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and recognition/reward. Supporting effective business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management and team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as appropriate. Supporting the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings, hosting visits, and support to mobilisation as required on new contracts. Ensure the provision of a learning environment, and appropriate training and development planning. Ensure basic training needs are delivered, employees are fully competent to undertake their roles, and are able to reach their full future potential. Elevate and enhance individual and team knowledge and understanding of our industry, CBRE and GWS including benefits and advantages Accountabilities: Operational guidance & support to ensure account operations in country are compliant with local law and statutory requirements (in conjunction with support functions as required -e.g. QHSE, People, Finance) Local oversight and operational support for in-country account leads Management of any fractional resource dedicated to an account Local country representation, local point of contact for client escalation, occasional client meetings, dispute resolution Identifying and recommending margin improvement opportunities, including O1 reviews, supply chain opportunities (in conjunction with sourcing team), projects / extra works etc Support on key personnel matters (recruitment, selection, on-boarding etc.) in conjunction with people team Provision of support on transitions to ensure operations in-country are mobilised effectively for new accounts (as needed) Support on new business opportunities for the Enterprise business including: Local country representation / potential client engagement - if required Input into and sense checking of local operational solutioning and pricing (in conjunction with the local sales team where available) Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proven track record within the facilities management industry Managerial experience at Contract/Account Manager or above within technical and or hard services The development and review of teams and the application of effective people management practice Excellent motivational and influencing skills, with high levels of personal integrity Incumbents must be self-starters, confident and composed Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical delivery for client satisfaction Excellent understanding of health & safety legislation Being able to influence on business & people decisions through the ability to build and maintain relations across the country, and the EA organization Excellent interpersonal skills for effective management of people at all levels of the organisation Strong financial skills Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations effectively Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
