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The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a growing organisation based in Exeter. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing financial insight, commercial analysis and decision support. This is a commercially focused role where you'll help drive business performance through forecasting, planning, analysis and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior leaders across the business, providing financial support and commercial insight. Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. Develop and maintain financial models to support business decision-making. Review and develop pricing models. Deliver financial analysis to support commercial and operational decisions. Produce KPI reporting linking financial and operational performance. Monitor business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability. Prepare monthly reporting packs and performance commentary for senior leadership. Support the development and continuous improvement of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). Deliver ROI analysis and support capital expenditure and investment decisions. Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and controls. Support wider finance and business projects as required. About You We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders. You will ideally have: At least 3 years' experience in a Finance Business Partner or similar commercial finance role. Strong Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) experience, including financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting and pricing analysis. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Confidence building relationships and collaborating with senior stakeholders across different business functions. Strong communication and organisational skills. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is advantageous but not essential for candidates with relevant experience. What's on Offer Excellent salary, in line with market rates and experience. 25 days' annual leave plus birthday leave. Company pension. Private healthcare. Enhanced family leave. Cycle to Work scheme. Flexible working arrangements by agreement. Opportunity to join a growing business where you'll play a key role in supporting commercial decision-making and business performance. If you're an experienced Finance Business Partner , Commercial Finance Manager , FP&A Manager or Senior Financial Analyst looking for your next opportunity in Exeter, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency and advertising for this vacancy on behalf of their client.

A permanent Project Scheduler role for someone with hands-on planning and scheduling experience who wants to develop further in project controls. You will be working in a complex engineering environment where schedules, resource data, cost information, risk and performance reporting all matter. This role would suit someone at developing to mid-level with experience working with project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, progress updates, reporting or project controls data. What you will be doing Supporting planning and scheduling activity across live engineering projects Maintaining project schedules, plans, milestones and progress updates Working with schedule, cost, risk, resource and performance data Supporting project reporting, KPI updates, data checks and delivery insight Working with project managers, engineering, finance, commercial and delivery teams Helping maintain accurate project controls information for decision making Essential requirements British citizenship, required due to the nature of work at the client site Hands-on experience in project planning or scheduling Experience working with project schedules, project plans, milestones, dependencies, progress updates or schedule-related project data Experience in a project, programme, engineering, delivery, PMO or project controls environment Useful experience Schedule maintenance, schedule development, milestone tracking, critical path, float, baseline or change control Resource loading, cost loading, Schedule Risk Analysis, forecasting, variance analysis or project financial reporting Tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, ARM, Oracle Unifier, Excel, Power BI or similar Experience from engineering, defence, aerospace, nuclear, oil and gas, infrastructure, manufacturing or another structured project environment Salary and benefits 40,000 to 50,000 depending on experience Permanent role Hybrid working Long-term development in project controls Opportunity to work on complex engineering programmes This is not a generic Project Manager role. The client needs someone with real planning and scheduling exposure, or a strong foundation in project controls where scheduling has been part of the role. This is a permanent role. British nationality is an absolute essential requirement for this role.

Your new company You will be joining a global civil engineering consultancy supporting the delivery of one of the UK's most significant major infrastructure programmes, Sizewell C. Operating within a highly integrated project environment, this organisation brings together industry-leading professionals from project controls, commercial, finance and delivery disciplines. With a strong focus on robust governance, innovation and continuous improvement, this programme offers the opportunity to work at scale, influence outcomes and build a career on a landmark project. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position based on site at Sizewell C (2/3 days per week) with remote working. Your new role As Senior Cost Engineer, you will play a key role within the Project Controls/Cost Management function, supporting programme-level cost control, forecasting and performance reporting on Sizewell C. Working closely with Cost Managers, the Cost Lead and wider project controls, commercial and finance teams, you will help ensure accurate, timely and high-quality cost information is produced in line with programme governance. You will take a senior role in analysing cost data, earned value performance and trends against the project baseline, supporting informed decision-making across the programme. This is a highly visible position on a major infrastructure project, suited to a technically strong cost professional who is confident operating in a complex, fast-paced delivery environment. Responsibilities will include: Supporting programme and project cost control, forecasting and budget management Producing and analysing EAC, ETC, ACWP and earned value performance data Tracking actual costs against agreed cost breakdown and control structures Undertaking earned value, variance and trend analysis to support programme objectives Supporting cost re-baselining exercises, forecast updates and budget revisions Working closely with commercial and finance teams to ensure accurate accruals and contract cost performance Supporting change control by ensuring cost impacts are correctly identified, coded and aligned to budgets Contributing to continuous improvement of cost systems, templates and reporting processes. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful, you will bring: Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent and membership of a relevant professional body Proven experience utilising NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract within civil engineering with either a contractor or consultancy Strong working knowledge of cost control, forecasting and cost analysis Sound analytical capability with excellent attention to detail Ability to communicate cost and performance information clearly to stakeholders Full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Starting salary from £85,000 per annum 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year Company pension scheme Life assurance Private medical insurance Family-friendly benefits Flexible working Funded professional memberships Mental health and wellbeing benefits Fully covered accommodation and business mileage Supportive and collaborative work environment Long-term career progression with a well-established and industry-leading civil engineering consultancy Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions and more. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, 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. Please note: VISA sponsorship is not available with this position. 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

We are seeking temporary Contracts and Data Officers to support waste disposal and HWRC contracts within a busy local authority service. The role includes monitoring contractor performance, analysing complex payment mechanisms, ensuring accurate reporting, validating invoices, and processing payments, alongside managing stakeholder queries, attending contract meetings, and undertaking site inspections. This is a fast-paced role in a regulated environment requiring strong analytical skills and attention to detail. An understanding of contract management within a regulated environment (waste/local authority) experience is desirable. Responsibilities:- Assist with work allocation, recruitment, motivation, training, welfare and discipline issues as appropriate, proactively managing conflicting demands from clients, customers and services users. To assist with the management of all procedural aspects and data specific elements of managed contracts in line with their individual contract conditions, performance targets and budgets. Lead on resolving complex queries, issues and disputes arising from customers and contractors, ensuring the delivery of a seamless service including dealing with complaints and difficult customers. Provide professional advice, guidance and information to a range of stakeholders. To be responsible for the identification of any breaches of contract conditions or performance standards and to assist in agreeing appropriate remedial actions. To assist with the cyclical and/or bespoke procurement activities required to be completed to ensure value for money. To be responsible for and ensure that areas and facilities relating to a managed contract which are utilised by service users are fit for purpose and meet the needs and aspirations of those service users. To ensure all Business Continuity Plans relating to managed contracts are robust and fit for purpose. To be responsible for maintaining and updating the service Contract Register and identifying opportunities for development and efficiency. Undertake detailed electronic data submissions and returns, using multiple software platforms and reporting tools. Liaise, negotiate, influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including Area Councils, councillors, managers, employees and members of the public, government departments and partnership agencies. Undertake performance management and complex data analysis and interpretation, promoting quality practice and service delivery, ensuring continuous improvement. Contribute to the development of service strategies, policies and forward planning short term and long term. Undertake accurate calculation and timely processing of financial information, maintaining controls in accordance with legislation and procedures, ensuring information is stored accurately, appropriately and confidentially, minimising fraud and overpayments. Keep abreast of wider service developments as well as maintain knowledge of local and national regulations, policies and procedures to enhance the service accordingly, to satisfy internal and external demands. Education & Training Level 3 (e.g. ILM level 3 / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent vocational/technical qualification) Relevant Experience Experience of policy and procedure formulation and implementation. Experience in performance management, setting targets, plans and monitoring performance. Experience in research and development activity including data analysis and performance reporting. Experience in the key principles of contract management, contract law and procurement. Significant experience of financial control mechanisms. Skills and Abilties Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work at senior levels within an organisation and partnership agreements, sometimes in areas of tension and conflict. Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, being self-motivated and able to use own initiative under minimal supervision. Ability to produce quality documentation including reports, ensuring they are suitable for particular audiences. Ability to organise and prioritise conflicting workloads. Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, being self-motivated and able to use own initiative under minimal supervision. Ability to effectively manage projects and processes to deadlines. Ability to apply creative skills to develop innovative service improvements.

Senior Finance Manager opportunity in Leeds centre for a practice-trained ACA or ACCA qualified accountant, this could offer a 1st move from practice or a 2nd move from industry. Reporting to the Head of Finance , the successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise gained within an accountancy practice, together with the commercial awareness to support a diverse portfolio of projects and lead a high-performing finance team. Salary 58,000 - 68,000 + 20% bonus. This a hybrid role with 2 to 3 days WFH and flexible start and finish times. Key Responsibilities; Leading the preparation and review of statutory and management accounts Overseeing monthly and annual financial reporting processes Maintaining accounting policies and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards Preparing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections Managing relationships with lenders and ensuring compliance with loan facility obligations Acting as the key contact for external auditors and coordinating annual audit processes Supporting project board meetings with financial insight and reporting Providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions Mentoring and developing junior finance team members Driving improvements to financial controls, systems and reporting processes The successful candidate will be a technically accomplished accountant who combines first-class financial reporting expertise and a passion for mentoring and supporting staff. They will enjoy working closely with senior stakeholders and will be capable of building effective relationships with Lenders, Shareholder, External auditors, Suppliers and Operational teams If you are interested in this Senior Finance Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance. 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 in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities

Primavera P6 Senior Construction Planning Assurance Lead, Senior Construction Planner, Planning Manager, Project Controls Manager Planning Assurance Lead (DV Cleared) is required by our public sector, government client based in Milton Keynes, Bucks. Commutable from Bedford, Northampton, Oxford, Hertfordshire, Warwickshire and North London. Current DV clearance is essential-(or you will be eligible for DV Clearance). Daily Rate £610 (umbrella) This is a strategic leadership role combining technical planning expertise with assurance, governance and capability development. You will act as the organisations subject matter expert for planning and scheduling, providing independent challenge, strengthening project controls, and improving confidence in time, cost and delivery performance. Using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel and Power BI, you will lead the development and assurance of integrated project schedules, undertake critical path and schedule risk analysis, support earned value reporting, and ensure alignment with governance, contractual and project controls standards. You will also play a key role in improving organisational planning maturity by mentoring project teams, embedding best practice, developing KPI frameworks, implementing assurance reviews and supporting the evolution of the PMO and future Target Operating Model. Essential Requirements Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or similar APM, PMP, PMI-SP, AACE or equivalent accreditation10+ years planning and scheduling experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering or major programmes Experience leading planning on large, complex and high-risk projects Strong knowledge of CPM, EVM, resource loading, schedule risk analysis and integrated project controls Experience providing assurance, governance oversight and constructive challenge Advanced Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project skills Desirable Experience within Defence, National Security, Critical National Infrastructure, Government, Energy, Utilities or regulated environments. Why Apply? Lead planning excellence across major programmes Influence senior decision-making and governance Develop and mentor planning professionals Drive project controls maturity and organisational improvement Work on nationally significant, high-security projects  SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

What you will do Reporting to the Global Service Desk Senior Manager, the IT Process Analyst supports the operation, governance cadence and continual improvement of IT service management (ITSM) processes across the firm. The role executes defined process activities, maintains process documentation and controls, and provides reporting and coordination to enable designated process owners and stakeholders to make decisions and drive outcomes. As part of the Global Service Desk function, the role coordinates and administers key ITSM practices including Change & Release Management, Problem Management, and Service Design / Acceptance into Service. This includes scheduling and supporting governance forums, ensuring required records and evidence are captured in the ITSM toolset, and monitoring adherence to agreed standards so that services are introduced, changed and operated in a controlled, low-risk and value-driven manner. This role requires a pragmatic, hands-on individual who is comfortable balancing governance with delivery. The IT Process Analyst works closely with technical teams, service owners, vendors and business stakeholders to prepare information, highlight risks and non-compliance, and escalate decision points to the appropriate process owner or forum. Support the day-to-day running of assigned ITSM processes by following defined steps, keeping records up to date, completing basic compliance checks, and producing routine management information (MI). Flag risks, exceptions and decision points and escalate them to the appropriate process owner(s) or forum for direction and approval. Maintain and update process documentation (policies, procedures, workflows, controls, RACI, templates) using agreed templates, and route changes to the appropriate process owner/governance forum for review and approval. Support alignment of ITSM processes with ITIL practices, firm policies, security standards and regulatory requirements by completing routine evidence checks, recording observations, and escalating exceptions and non-compliance for review. Change Management: perform initial quality checks on change records (e.g., risk/impact, test evidence, back-out plans, communications), coordinate scheduling and communications, and ensure the change is routed to the appropriate authority for approval. CAB support: assist with meeting logistics, prepare and circulate agendas and change packs, capture decisions and actions, publish notes/minutes, and follow up on actions to closure. Monitor change outcomes (e.g., success/failure, incidents linked to change) and assist with post-implementation reviews (PIRs). Ensure follow-up actions are logged and assigned to the relevant teams, and escalate overdue actions and risks as required. Problem Management: support the problem lifecycle by ensuring records are logged and kept up to date, assisting with prioritisation and progress tracking, and coordinating inputs from technical teams. Arrange and document root cause analysis sessions under guidance, and maintain the known error record and remediation action log, escalating overdue actions and risks to the process owner. Produce basic trend reports using incident/problem data (e.g., recurring themes, volumes, categories) and share findings with the process owner/manager to support improvement discussions and prioritisation. Service Design / Acceptance into Service: support the service readiness process by checking that required artefacts are provided (e.g., support model, documentation, monitoring, SLAs, knowledge articles, training), coordinating reviews and sign-offs, and tracking actions to completion. Support service transition by coordinating updates between project delivery, technical teams and service operations, and escalating readiness risks where acceptance criteria are not met. Work with ITSM tool owners and vendors to raise requests, assist with testing of agreed configurations, and confirm that tooling and reports support the documented process steps. Support process adoption by using approved guidance materials, assisting with training/briefings, and responding to day-to-day queries on how to follow the process and use the toolset, escalating complex queries where needed. Decision rights: this role works under guidance and does not approve changes, accept services into live support, or own remediation delivery. The role highlights issues and escalates decisions, risks and exceptions to the appropriate process owner, CAB, service owner or leadership forum. What you will have Experience: Strong working knowledge of ITIL frameworks. Minimum 5+ years working within an IT environment. Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Proven ability to adopt, drive, and promote continual service improvement, using data, insight, and stakeholder feedback to enhance service performance, tooling effectiveness, and user experience. Personal: Comfortable wearing multiple hats and balancing governance with delivery. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and pragmatic solutions Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge constructively. Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple processes and initiatives. Strong focus on operational excellence, risk management and service quality Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Strong focus on continuous improvement, optimisation, and delivering operational excellence. Always promotes the firm's values and fosters collaborative working relationships with a wide range of people and departments. Degree qualified - preferred ITIL v4 Certification - preferred What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

Finance Project Manager - Manufacturing Cost Model 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract, with potential to extend Location: Burton-on-Trent, with travel across additional UK manufacturing sites The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded Finance professional to support the development and implementation of a robust manufacturing cost model across a UK food manufacturing operation. This is a key project-based appointment requiring someone who has previously built, developed or significantly improved a manufacturing costing model within the food manufacturing sector. Working closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Commercial teams, you will gather and validate manufacturing cost data and translate it into a sustainable costing model that supports pricing decisions, profitability analysis and operational performance. The initial contract is expected to last approximately six months, with the potential to extend depending on project requirements. Key Responsibilities Support the design, development and implementation of a manufacturing cost model. Gather, cleanse, reconcile and analyse cost data from multiple systems, manufacturing sites and stakeholders. Develop consistent standard costing methodologies across products, production lines and manufacturing processes. Analyse raw material, packaging, labour, energy and manufacturing overhead costs. Review and validate Bills of Materials, production routings, labour assumptions and operational data. Identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies and gaps within existing costing information. Work with site Finance and Operations teams to understand manufacturing processes and cost drivers. Build detailed financial models and conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis. Assess the impact of changes in materials, labour, production volumes, efficiency and overhead recovery. Support pricing, margin and profitability analysis. Present findings, recommendations and project progress to senior finance and operational stakeholders. Establish processes and controls to ensure the costing model remains accurate, sustainable and fit for purpose. Support the implementation and embedding of the completed model across the relevant business areas. Essential Experience Previous experience building or implementing a manufacturing cost model. Recent and demonstrable experience within food manufacturing. Strong knowledge of standard costing within a manufacturing environment. Experience analysing material, labour and manufacturing overhead costs. Good understanding of Bills of Materials, routings, production processes and operational cost drivers. Advanced financial modelling and data analysis skills. Strong Excel skills and experience working with significant volumes of data. Commercially astute, with the ability to translate complex financial information into practical recommendations. Confident working cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Commercial teams. Comfortable travelling between UK manufacturing sites as required. Desirable Experience A recognised accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA. Experience working across several manufacturing plants. Experience improving costing processes, systems or ERP data. Previous finance transformation, project accounting or interim finance experience. Personal Profile The successful person will be hands-on, analytical and commercially focused. You will need to challenge existing assumptions, investigate discrepancies and build strong working relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. This role requires someone who can quickly understand complex manufacturing operations and turn fragmented information into a clear, credible and sustainable costing model. For further information, please apply asap

Assistant Management Accountant Our client is looking to appoint a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for either a part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) or an experienced finance professional who is qualified by experience (QBE) and looking to further develop their management accounting career. Reporting to the UK Head of Finance, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls and working closely with divisional heads to ensure financial information is understood, challenged and accurately reflected. This is a varied, hands-on role spanning both the profit and loss account and balance sheet, offering broad exposure across the finance function. The Role The Assistant Management Accountant will support the preparation of monthly management accounts for overhead cost centres, providing insightful reporting and analysis to budget holders while helping to drive informed business decisions. They will work closely with divisional heads to review financial performance, investigate variances and qualify the numbers to ensure reporting is both accurate and meaningful. Key responsibilities will include: Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts for overhead cost centres, including reporting, analysis and commentary. Business partnering with divisional heads and budget holders to review, challenge and qualify financial performance. Supporting the month-end close by preparing and posting journals, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany recharges, sales rebates and vehicle leases. Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and resolving outstanding items. Producing a weekly cashflow forecast for review by the UK Head of Finance. Maintaining the fixed asset register, including asset additions and monthly reconciliations. Preparing monthly and quarterly VAT returns, Intrastat submissions and supporting excise duty compliance. Completing Office for National Statistics (ONS) returns and ensuring compliance with Plastic Packaging Tax requirements. Maintaining and reconciling sales rebate provisions. Assisting with the preparation of budgets and forecasts in collaboration with cost centre owners. Supporting the year-end statutory audit and annual stocktake. Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting and financial controls. Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and any other duties as required. About the Person The ideal candidate will be part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience, with previous experience working within a busy finance team. They will have a solid grounding in management accounting and enjoy building relationships with stakeholders across the business. They will also have: Experience supporting the preparation of management accounts, budgets and forecasts. Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls. Working knowledge of VAT and VAT return preparation. Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manipulate financial data. Experience using ERP systems (knowledge of Syspro would be advantageous). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The confidence to work collaboratively with divisional managers to understand and qualify financial information. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A proactive approach and a genuine desire to drive continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their career within management accounting while gaining broad exposure across a busy finance function. The role offers genuine variety, the chance to partner with stakeholders across the business and the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement within a supportive finance team.

hackajob is collaborating with HSBC to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. We're one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions. We're currently seeking an experienced professional to join our Group Chief Information Office (GCIO), Chief Controls Officer (CCO) team, in the role of Senior Control Manager, Governance, Reporting & Audits. You'll play a key part in leading a team that delivers technology risk and control governance, framework execution into practical, evidenced control effectiveness across CTO, so that technology leaders can deliver at pace. As an HSBC employee in the UK, you'll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. In this role you will: Translate CTO risk and control priorities into team plans, measurable outcomes, resource decisions and clear ownership Lead team delivery of risk and control management meeting materials, governance packs and senior manager insight, ensuring outputs are evidence-based, decision focussed and aligned to risk appetite Oversee adherence to risk and control framework, issue management, control management, read-across activity and operational resilience vulnerability management Oversee team delivery of governance papers, regulatory and board responses, group risk updates, second line review inputs and senior stakeholder materials Lead team coordination of internal and external audit activity across readiness, scoping, fieldwork, evidence provision, finding validation, management responses and remediation tracking Lead the team in managing complex cross-functional control issues using project management discipline, including scope, milestones, dependencies, RAID tracking, governance reporting and closure readiness Build trusted stakeholder relationships and create a team culture of continuous improvement, constructive challenge and proportionate, commercial, control outcomes To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Strong experience in risk, control frameworks, governance and operational resilience, cyber, data and technology focussed environment Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex risk and control matters clearly and concisely Ability to lead, coach and develop a team, set priorities, allocate work, review quality and manage performance Strong judgement, attention to detail and ability to improve processes, reporting, controls and team operating routines Banking or regulated industry experience Experienced in exec governance meetings and reporting Experience managing internal or external audit engagement, evidence quality, findings validation, management responses and remediation tracking Ability to manage cross-functional control issues using project disciplines to achieve remediation outcomes Opening up a world of opportunity. Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk via .

Finance Manager Location: South Lakes Salary: Up to £65,000 Overview Butler Rose are exclusively partnering with an established South Lakes business to recruit a Finance Manager. This key role will oversee financial control, reporting, compliance, cashflow, and team development, supporting performance through strong governance and insight. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Month-End Lead month-end and year-end close processes to timetable. Review journals and balance sheet reconciliations. Maintain general ledger integrity and policy compliance. Manage fixed assets, depreciation, and disposals. Oversee stock accounting and controls with operations. Manage lease accounting and reporting. Reconcile and clear intercompany balances. Controls, Governance & Compliance Maintain strong internal controls across finance. Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are accurate and understood. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies. Support internal and external audits. Improve finance processes, reporting, and systems. Cashflow & Working Capital Prepare weekly rolling cashflow forecasts with risks and opportunities. Monitor debtors, creditors, and stock performance. Oversee accounts payable, suppliers, and approvals. Support strong cash management across the business. Operational Finance Maintain controls across revenue, cost, and margin. Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning. Assist with audits and compliance activity. Drive process improvements. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop the finance team. Manage workloads and priorities to meet deadlines. Provide training and regular feedback. Promote collaboration, accountability, and improvement. Candidate Profile Desirable Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or qualified by experience. Experience in multi-site, operational, project-led environments. Experience of ERP implementations or finance process automation. Key Competencies Strong leadership and team development skills. Commercial and analytical mindset. Effective problem-solving ability. High standards of control, accuracy, and governance. Continuous improvement focus.Interested in learning more? Please contact Business Manager Nathan Baillie at Butler Rose Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Control Systems Engineer £40-60k + Overtime, Pension, Training & Development OTE £70k + Excellent Training & Development Opportunities Coventry Flexible Working Available Ref: 25559 Do you want to develop innovative PLC software for bespoke automation systems used by leading manufacturers? An Automation and Control Systems specialist, are currently seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This business deliver bespoke machinery and industrial control solutions across a wide range of sectors including Automotive, Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Logistics and Advanced Manufacturing. Controls Engineer The Role: Design and develop PLC software from first principles using Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000 Support legacy Siemens S7 Classic, STL and IL software where required Develop HMI and machine safety software in line with project specifications and safety requirements Configure and commission VFDs, servo drives, motion control systems and remote I/O Work with industrial communication networks including ProfiNet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP and similar protocols Read and interpret electrical drawings, I/O schedules and Functional Design Specifications Produce project documentation including FDS, commissioning records, test documentation and O&M manuals Carry out software testing, fault-finding and system validation during factory acceptance and site commissioning Work closely with Project Managers, Electrical Design Engineers, Panel Builders and Commissioning Engineers throughout project delivery Commission bespoke automation systems on customer sites across the UK, including occasional overnight stays where required Controls Engineer What We're Looking For: Strong experience with Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000 c5+ years' writing PLC software from first principles for industrial automation or special purpose machinery Machine safety software and functional safety principles Experience configuring and commissioning VFDs, servo drives, motion control systems and industrial control hardware Electrical fault-finding and interpreting electrical schematics Experience producing clear technical documentation including FDS and O&M manuals Strong problem-solving, communication and customer-facing skills Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to customer sites as projects require Desirable experience includes: Siemens S7 Classic, STL or IL KUKA, ABB or FANUC robotics Motion control platforms including Siemens, Rockwell or Bosch Rexroth CNC control systems HMI, SCADA or Vision Systems Machine safety training or Functional Safety experience EPLAN Electric P8 Why Join? Work on bespoke automation projects across a wide range of advanced manufacturing industries Flexible or hybrid working during suitable software design phases Exposure to the latest PLC, Motion Control and Industrial Automation Technologies Paid overtime or time off in lieu for approved additional hours Ongoing in-house and supplier-led technical training and professional development Collaborative and supportive work environment, with opportunities for long-term career progression 37.5-hour working week, workplace pension and 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Interested? This role is located in Coventry. For further information please call Sharon Hill.

We're looking for a Project Controller to join our Christchurch Team! As a Project Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing project management activities, ensuring that project timelines and budgets are adhered to, and providing insights that drive cost efficiency and project success. You will work closely with project managers and stakeholders to monitor progress, mitigate risks, and ensure that financial goals are met. Location : Christchurch UK Benefits: Paid Time Off Retirement with Employer Match Health and Wellness Benefits Learning and Development Opportunities Competitive Pay Bonus Scheme Recognition Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture Your Challenge: Collaborate with the PMO manager to manage department budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to ensure alignment with project objectives and company goals. Collaborate with project managers to develop project cost estimates, business cases, project baseline documents and project management plans. Collaborate with project managers in project planning and execution of project schedules to ensure projects are delivered within budget, to schedule, and meeting customer requirements. Collaborate with project managers to review all project bid pack before bids are sent to the sales team Collaborate with project managers to develop and maintain project control list (inc. Risk registers, issues registers, action registers and change control register) Collaborate with Finance to provide accurate project department EAC and Budget forecast Implement and maintain project control processes and tools to ensure effective monitoring and reporting on project portfolio level Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement Develop and progress project master schedules (inc. task scheduling and dependency, resource management, progress against baselines, etc.) Assist Project Managers with the generation and preparation of monthly project reporting data and slide deck for Project stakeholders review Meet all personal objectives and KPIs as agreed with the PMO Manager. Attend and participate in meetings, reviews, and activities as directed by the PMO Manager. Maintain the day-to-day administration of core processes and controls within the PMO What You Bring: 2 - 3 years' experience in project control, project management, and cost management within engineering or aerospace engineering Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2) and financial management principles Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project), or similar planning tool (inc. task scheduling and dependency, resource management, progress against baselines, etc.) is essential Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Syteline) for project financial management and reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Power BI for data analysis, reporting and PowerPoint for presentation Experience of working within a Project Management Office is desirable. Experience of managing projects greater than £5million, with cost and schedule tracking, risk management, change control and variance reporting. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously About Us : Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products. As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Mapped Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a design-led brand (store, e-commerce and wholesale) on their search for a Finance Manager to join their London team permanently. You'll take ownership of the monthly management accounts, cash flow, and financial controls. Perfect for a Senior Management Accountant looking to take a step up or a Finance Manager looking to move into a role with a clear future progression path to Financial Controller level. Key Responsibilities: Reporting into the Financial Controller Mentor and developing the Accounts Payable team and Management Accountants Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) including group consolidation across wholesale and e-commerce divisions Deliver variance analysis vs budget, forecast, and prior year with clear narrative for senior leadership Own month-end entries: payroll journals, fixed asset register, bank recs, credit card transactions, intercompany, prepayments and accruals Prepare and present the bi-weekly cash flow model VAT returns and HMRC reporting Year-end audit schedules and external auditor liaison Business partner for Head of Departments reviewing actuals vs budget monthly Support the FC on budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc strategic projects Key Requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)/finalist or qualified by experience with strong, relevant experience Solid management accounting and financial reporting background Experience in a wholesale,retail or stock environment is highly advantageous Exceptional communicator - confidence and ability to partner with SL Advanced Excel Highly organised, naturally curious, and driven by accuracy and high standards A team player with a genuine desire to develop people and improve processes In addition to the salary on offer: Health Insurance (includes gym & lifestyle discounts + private healthcare access) Life Insurance Cycle to Work Scheme Free Eye Test Vouchers Pension Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave (service-dependent) Staff Discounts & Annual Staff Allowance Successful candidates must be looking and committed to 3 days in the office - well-connected area of London - (Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays) (9:30am - 6pm)

Strategic Workforce Partner, up to 77k pa dependent on experience, plus a full range of benefits, hybrid working - Truro office. The Organisation This is an opportunity to join a large, complex public sector organisation in Cornwall with a strong commitment to its people. The organisation is value-led, ambitious and focused on continuous improvement, innovation and creating positive outcomes for those it serves. This post sits in the People & Organisational Development function, which is at the heart of shaping organisational success, ensuring the workforce is equipped, engaged and supported to deliver strategic priorities. This role offers the chance to influence decision-making at the highest levels while contributing to a culture that values collaboration, inclusion, wellbeing and leadership excellence. The Role This Strategic Workforce Partner is a pivotal position. In this post, you'll be responsible for the delivery of excellence in people matters across the organisation. You be a senior HR and OD trusted advisor, working strategically with leadership teams to ensure workforce plans and people strategies align with organisational objectives. Key aims include: Workforce Planning: Forecasting future workforce needs, addressing skills gaps, and aligning staffing with service priorities. Ensuring workforce priorities (e.g., resourcing, engagement, development) are integrated into the strategic objectives. Organisational Development: Designing structures, roles, and processes to improve efficiency and service delivery. Talent Management: Developing succession plans, leadership pipelines, and staff development programmes. Employee Engagement & Well-being: Implementing initiatives to improve staff experience, mental health support, and inclusion. Change Management: Leading organisational change projects and supporting managers through transformation. Policy & Compliance: Advising on employment law, handling complex employee relations cases, and ensuring best practice. Data Analysis: Using workforce metrics (e.g., turnover, absence rates) to inform decisions and improvement plans, evidence based. Leader, mentor and coach, influencing culture and behaviours. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other managers across the function and across the organisation, working collaboratively to provide the people of the organisation with support, guidance and development. What You'll Need to Succeed Proven track record working with senior leadership - setting the long and short-term objectives, creating strategies and overall goals for your service managers to clearly define and deliver. Strong HR & OD knowledge and experience - ideally, you are CIPD qualified. Ideally, you have gained experience in a more senior role within a large, complex organisation. Expertise in workforce planning, organisational development, change management, embedding required culture and behaviours as well as employee relations. Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading strategic projects wtih strong analytical, coaching and leadership capabilities. Experience ensuring proper financial and governance controls are adhered to and using such controls. Experience leading complex projects which will require co-ordination with other departments and senior managers What You'll Receive in Return This role offers a unique opportunity to shape workforce and organisational strategy at a senior level. In addition, an impactful career opportunity, my client offers a competitive salary up to 77k pa plus a full range of benefits including all the below - making it an employer of choice! Pay, Pension & Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and generous public sector pension scheme - highly regarded pension Paid sick leave increasing with length of service and potential relocation packages for some roles Salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. cars, bikes) and staff discounts (retail, travel, etc.) Leave & Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave and ability to buy or sell extra annual leave Flexible working options (part-time, remote, flexible shifts depending on role) Structured policies supporting work-life balance Family & Lifestyle Benefits - Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave/pay, special leave policies and family-friendly working arrangements. Plus, the opportunity to live and work in Cornwall's high-quality lifestyle environment (coastline, outdoor activities, strong community feel). Training, Development & Career Progression: Strong training and development opportunities Extensive opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) and study leave policies Opportunities for career progression and skills development Wellbeing & Support: Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes. Access to occupational health services and counselling Supportive peer environment Everyday Practical Benefits: Cycle-to-work scheme Travel expense support Staff accommodation options (where available) Staff extras such as lotteries or local perks Work Environment & Culture: Work within a large, established organisation with a strong sense of purpose Opportunities to engage in research and innovation Flexible working and supportive policies A collaborative, inclusive and values-driven culture where people can thrive and make a genuine impact. 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We're looking for a Portfolio Planning Specialist to manage the intake, prioritisation, planning and capacity management of SAP, AI and enterprise technology initiatives. This role will ensure new demand is assessed, sequenced and planned effectively, balancing business priorities, funding, dependencies and available delivery capacity. Working across Portfolio, Technology, Finance, Architecture, PMO and Delivery teams, you'll create and maintain an integrated view of upcoming work and help ensure projects enter delivery with clear scope, ownership and realistic timelines. Key Responsibilities Manage the intake and planning of SAP, AI, Finance Technology and enterprise technology demand. Assess project readiness, scope, funding, resource requirements, dependencies and delivery risks. Maintain forward-looking capacity plans across architecture, SAP, delivery, testing, data, security and vendor teams. Develop and maintain integrated roadmaps, delivery schedules and dependency maps. Support prioritisation decisions based on business value, urgency, risk, capacity and delivery feasibility. Identify planning conflicts early and recommend options for resequencing, resourcing, phasing or scope adjustment. Provide clear portfolio insights to support leadership decision-making. About You You'll bring: Experience in portfolio planning, demand management, resource planning, capacity management or project controls within technology or transformation environments. Strong skills in roadmap development, dependency management, milestone planning and capacity forecasting. Experience managing project intake, prioritisation and delivery sequencing. The ability to work effectively with portfolio leads, project managers, architects, Finance teams, vendors and PMO functions. Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience Knowledge of CAPEX/OPEX planning, funding governance, Agile delivery or SAP Activate. Experience supporting SAP, ERP, AI, Finance Technology or enterprise transformation portfolios. Familiarity with planning and portfolio tools such as MS Project, Excel, Power BI, Planview, Clarity, Jira or Azure DevOps. If you're passionate about bringing structure, visibility, and discipline to complex technology portfolios, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply or contact Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Media Services Manager overseeing digital, multimedia and large format print production within a fast-paced environment. Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Warminster What We Offer: Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6% Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders Your Role: You will lead and manage Media Services, ensuring high-quality, efficient and customer-aligned outputs across all platforms. You will develop and implement media strategies aligned with organisational objectives and contractual requirements. You are accountable for health, safety, quality and environmental compliance across all media operations. You will provide creative direction and oversight of multimedia, print and digital content production. You will manage budgets, financial performance and project-based cost controls. You are responsible for leading, developing and optimising the performance of the Aspire Media Services team. Stakeholder engagement What We're Looking For: Qualifications: You will hold a relevant degree or have equivalent industry experience in areas such as graphic design or communications and you will hold a full UK valid driving licence. Experience: You will have proven experience managing direct staff, delivering media services, and overseeing digital, multimedia and large format print production within a fast-paced environment. You will also need to have experience in positively promoting business growth both strategically, commercially and financially. Skills: You will demonstrate strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, provide creative direction and work effectively across teams.

IT Support Team Leader Location: Home Based (with travel to Head Office (Rayleigh) 1-2 days per week) Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent Full-time (40 hours per week) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Support Team Leader to join a growing organisation undergoing significant investment in its IT infrastructure and internal service capability. Our client is seeking a technically strong and people-focused IT professional to lead their IT Support function, drive service improvements, and help shape the future of their IT Service Management (ITSM) capability. This role offers the opportunity to lead a small support team while playing a key part in implementing modern service management processes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting business-critical technology projects. The Role Reporting to the IT & Development Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the IT Support team and ensuring the delivery of an efficient, customer-focused IT service across the business. Key responsibilities include: Leading the day-to-day operation of the IT Support function. Managing, mentoring and developing a team of IT Support Engineers. Overseeing incident, problem and change management activities in line with agreed service levels. Supporting the implementation and ongoing management of a new ITSM helpdesk and change management platform. Maintaining and supporting Microsoft Azure environments and infrastructure. Managing user lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, hardware deployment and user access. Working closely with internal stakeholders to improve IT processes and enhance service delivery. Producing service reports and performance metrics for senior management. Supporting the delivery of IT projects and system improvements. Promoting ITIL best practice and a culture of continuous service improvement. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have previous experience leading an IT Support or Service Desk team and will possess a strong understanding of IT Service Management principles. Applicants should be able to demonstrate: Proven experience in an IT Support Team Leader, Service Desk Team Leader or similar leadership role. Strong working knowledge of ITIL frameworks and ITSM best practices. Experience implementing or supporting ITSM/helpdesk platforms. Knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including cloud migration and Azure Landing Zones. Experience working within a regulated environment with a strong understanding of security, device management and access controls. Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. What's on Offer The successful candidate will receive: Competitive salary of 50,000 - 65,000 per annum Home-based working with occasional travel to Head Office 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Westfield Health membership Life Assurance (2x annual salary) Employer pension contribution Company laptop, mobile phone and all necessary equipment Employee Referral Scheme Ongoing training and development opportunities Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory DBS check. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. If you are an experienced IT Support professional looking to take the next step in your career with an organisation investing heavily in its technology and service delivery, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.