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Head of Portfolio Management London/Nottingham Head of Portfolio Management and Project Delivery is a key role within the Technology Leadership Team, with oversight of the Technology contribution to MTVH 2030 strategic programmes, ensuring alignment of change, strategy, governance, communication and successful delivery across the Technology Directorate. Overall responsibilities: You will lead and be accountable for supporting delivery of the Technology strategy on behalf of the Group CIO, working with Heads of Service to bring together Technology roadmaps, priorities and plans that support MTVH's Business Goals and Outcomes. You will be responsible for managing and leading the Technology portfolio &delivery function, ensuring that demand, investment, delivery, risks, dependencies, benefits and performance are visible, understood and governed through appropriate reporting and decision-making forums. You will provide leadership and oversight of Architecture and Information Security, ensuring that enterprise architecture, solution design, cyber security, information security, risk and compliance considerations are embedded into Technology planning, delivery and governance. You will be accountable for the development and operation of effective IT governance, IT performance reporting, audit and compliance oversight, ensuring Technology operates within agreed standards, policies, controls and assurance requirements. Through a business partnering mode, you will work with senior stakeholders to support enterprise transformation and change management, ensuring Technology activity is aligned to business priorities, MTVH 2030 strategic programmes, affordability, capacity and agreed outcomes. You will provide dotted line leadership to Finance, HR and Procurement business partners supporting the Technology Directorate, ensuring financial planning, workforce planning, talent development, procurement activity and supplier management are aligned to the Technology strategy and portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Management and delivery of the Technology portfolio, ensuring alignment to corporate plans, MTVH 2030 strategic programmes and the Technology strategy, across transformational change and BAU activity. Management and development of a robust portfolio, strategy planning and reporting rhythm, ensuring priorities, dependencies, risks, costs, benefits and outcomes are clearly governed and reported. Management and oversight of the Technology roadmap, working with Heads of Service to bring together plans across infrastructure, applications, digital, data, service improvement, architecture, information security and business change. Management and oversight of Technology demand & delivery management, ensuring projects and change are assessed against business value, strategic alignment, architecture, information security, capacity, cost and risk. Ensure appropriate architecture and information security governance is in place across Technology planning, delivery and operations, aligned to wider IT governance, audit and compliance requirements. ITIL Service Portfolio Management; ensuring the Technology service portfolio has the right mix of services to meet business outcomes at the right level of investment, risk and performance. Management of IT performance, controls, assurance, reporting and escalation across Technology, ensuring activity is co-ordinated and delivered to agreed timescales, budgets, standards and outcomes. Support enterprise transformation, change management and Technology communications, ensuring Technology priorities, performance, risks and achievements are clearly understood across MTVH. Central budget management and reporting, working with Finance business partners to support planning, forecasting, investment tracking, business cases and value for money reporting. Work with HR and Procurement business partners to support workforce planning, talent development, capability planning, succession planning, supplier management, sourcing, contract management, supplier performance and renewals. Skills/Experience: Programme/portfolio management qualification or equivalent experience, accompanied by successful strategic portfolio management and effective benefits realisation. Detailed knowledge and experience of portfolio management methodologies, including demand management, prioritisation, investment governance, risk management and dependency mapping. Technology strategy and roadmap planning experience, with the ability to align Technology priorities to corporate plans, strategic programmes and business outcomes. Strong understanding of IT governance, IT performance, audit and compliance, including controls, assurance, reporting and escalation. Working knowledge of ITIL and detailed experience in service management, including service portfolio management, change management and operational governance. Good knowledge of budgeting, resource allocation, financial planning and workforce. Experience of strategic supplier and vendor management activities. Working experience of Agile, Scrum, DevOps and ServiceNow or equivalent. Strong leadership and matrix management skills with experience of working with professional input and teams across organisational boundaries. Metropolitan Thames Valley provides affordable housing for people living in London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England. We also offer a range of care and support services. Our specialist areas include older people, mental health and transitional services which provide intensive support to marginalised or vulnerable people. We deliver training programmes, events and activities for our residents, designed to boost employment opportunities and foster stronger communities. A member of the National Housing Federation the G15 ? which represents London?s largest housing associations ? we influence policy for the benefits of our residents and the wider sector. In October 2018 like minded housing associations Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing formally completed a partnership to form Metropolitan Thames Valley. We came together because we want to improve the services we provide and do more in our communities. We?ll do this by listening to our customers and working alongside them. Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)

IDAM Architect - DV Cleared Location: Farnborough, Hampshire, UK Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Security Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + Benefits About the Role The IDAM (Identity, Access and Data Management) Architect designs, governs and implements enterprise-scale identity and access management solutions for defence and aerospace environments. You will architect secure authentication, authorisation and identity governance frameworks, lead IDAM modernisation programmes, and ensure compliance with stringent defence security and regulatory requirements. This role demands deep expertise in identity platforms, security architecture and MOD-compliant IDAM design. Key Responsibilities IDAM Architecture & Strategy Design enterprise-scale identity and access management architectures supporting defence operations Architect secure authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and authorisation frameworks Design role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC) and privilege access management (PAM) solutions Develop identity governance, access life cycle management and entitlement management strategies Lead IDAM technology evaluation and vendor selection processes Security & Compliance Ensure IDAM architectures comply with MOD Classification Guides, Defence Security Policy and ITAR regulations Design identity solutions supporting defence contractor personnel vetting (PRF) requirements Architect data protection and encryption strategies aligned with defence security standards Lead security risk assessments for IDAM systems and vulnerabilities Design audit and logging capabilities supporting MOD compliance and forensic requirements IDAM Modernisation & Implementation Lead design and implementation of modern IDAM platforms (AD/Azure AD, Okta, Ping, ForgeRock) Design cloud-ready and hybrid identity solutions supporting multi-cloud environments Guide API-driven identity architecture and microservices-based identity solutions Lead IDAM system migrations and technology modernisation programmes Technical Leadership & Governance Lead IDAM technical teams and provide architectural mentoring Establish IDAM design standards, architecture patterns and operational governance Drive technical decision-making through IDAM design reviews Document IDAM architecture decisions and design specifications Integration & Operations Design IDAM integration with enterprise applications, systems and cloud platforms Architect identity federation, single sign-on (SSO) and cross-domain authentication Support IDAM operational readiness, performance monitoring and incident response Establish IDAM life cycle management and continuous improvement processes Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as technical authority for IDAM architecture discussions with customer leadership Present identity and access management recommendations to defence programme teams Lead IDAM design workshops and customer validation activities Essential Requirements Experience & Expertise Minimum 12 years' identity and access management experience with 5+ years in architecture role Proven experience designing enterprise-scale IDAM solutions Strong background in defence, aerospace or government IDAM programmes Demonstrated expertise with modern identity platforms (Azure AD, Okta, Ping, ForgeRock) Track record of leading IDAM modernisation and technology transformation programmes Technical Knowledge Deep expertise in IDAM architecture patterns, methodologies and best practices Expert-level knowledge of identity technologies including LDAP, Active Directory, OAuth, SAML and OpenID Connect Strong understanding of Azure AD, Office 365 identity, hybrid identity and cloud-native identity solutions Proficiency in privilege access management (PAM), role/attribute-based access control (RBAC/ABAC) Knowledge of identity governance, access certification and entitlement management Expertise in API security, service-to-service authentication and microservices identity Familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence compliance Understanding of cryptography, encryption and security protocols Personal Attributes Exceptional strategic thinking with strong technical depth Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities Proven ability to lead technical teams and influence senior stakeholders Commitment to security and compliance excellence Desirable Requirements Experience with defence or aerospace IDAM programmes CISSP, CISM or equivalent security certifications Azure AD or Okta advanced certifications Experience with identity-driven security and zero-trust architecture Knowledge of ITAR compliance and export controls Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Job title: PKI Architect Duration: 9 months Clearance required: DV or DV Eligible Rate: To be discussed Location: Hybrid, onsite in Corsham twice a week Specification: Below Overview: An experienced Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Architect and Subject Matter Expert (SME) is required to lead the design, build, integration and assurance of PKI services within secure, offline (air gapped) environments. The post holder will provide technical leadership to deliver a robust, resilient and compliant cryptographic trust service in support of a UK secure account, working predominantly from customer sites within controlled environments. The role demands proven experience designing and implementing PKI platforms for high-assurance use cases, including certificate life cycle management, cryptographic policy enforcement, secure key management, and integration with enterprise services and security controls. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture, design and delivery of PKI platforms operating in offline/disconnected networks, ensuring solutions are secure, supportable and auditable. Define and implement PKI components, including (as applicable): Root CA (offline), Issuing CAs, Registration Authorities (RA) OCSP/CRL services and distribution models suitable for disconnected environments Certificate templates, enrolment policies, and certificate life cycle processes Develop secure and repeatable mechanisms for certificate and revocation data transfer into/out of air gapped environments in accordance with approved processes. Establish and maintain cryptographic governance, including certificate policy and certificate practice statements (CP/CPS) where required, and alignment to programme security requirements. Design secure key management processes, including key generation, storage, backup, escrow (if authorised), destruction, and compromise handling. Define operational models, including role separation, dual control, and privileged administration, aligned to security policy and audit requirements. Produce and maintain formal design and assurance documentation and provide technical input into risk assessments and accreditation evidence packs. Support the integration of PKI services with enterprise capabilities (as applicable), including: Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and Group Policy distribution 802.1X/NAC, VPN, TLS for internal services, code signing, device identity Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting, incident support, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of PKI services. Engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including security, infrastructure, delivery teams and customer representatives, primarily on-site within secure facilities. Required Skills & Experience: Demonstrable experience operating as a PKI Architect or senior PKI SME within complex enterprise environments. Proven experience designing and building PKI platforms in offline/air gapped environments, including handling of: Controlled import/export processes Revocation publishing strategies (CRL/OCSP) for disconnected networks Secure media handling and procedural controls Strong knowledge of PKI concepts and implementation including: X.509 certificates, trust chains, certificate policies, key usage and extended key usage Certificate life cycle management (issue, renew, revoke, recover, replace) CRL/Delta CRL design, OCSP stapling considerations (where applicable) Strong understanding of cryptography fundamentals and operational security, including: Algorithm selection and key sizes appropriate to policy HSM design/operations (preferred), secure key ceremonies, tamper controls Role-based administration, segregation of duties, dual control Experience with designing secure operational models (build, run, audit), including: Break-glass and recovery arrangements Compromise response procedures Monitoring, logging and evidence generation Demonstrable experience producing formal technical documentation, including: High-Level Designs (HLDs) Low-Level Designs (LLDs) Security architecture documentation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and key ceremony scripts Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to brief technical and non-technical audiences. Government Security Standards: The post holder must be able to design and assure solutions in alignment with relevant UK Government security policies and guidance, including (as applicable to the programme): JSP 440 - Defence Manual of Security JSP 604 - Network Rules and Design Principles JSP 453 - Information Assurance Policy (where applicable) NCSC Cyber Security Design Principles and applicable NCSC guidance for secure configuration and cryptographic services MOD-aligned Secure by Design principles following NIST framework and MOD Security framework, and evidence-based assurance in support of accreditation Desirable: Experience working within the Defence and/or Aerospace sector, including delivery into regulated, high-assurance environments. Experience with Microsoft AD CS architectures (offline root, issuing CA tiers, template governance) and/or other enterprise PKI stacks. Experience implementing PKI for: Device identity (workstations/Servers), user authentication, mutual TLS, code signing, S/MIME (as required) Familiarity with HSM operations and assurance requirements and conducting or supporting key ceremonies. If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note that due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every applicant. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. 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Director of Financial Crime & Payments Location: Hybrid, Manchester Salary: Competitive DOE Our client is looking for an experienced Director of Financial Crime & Payments to lead the strategy, development and transformation of their Financial Crime and Payments functions. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who combines deep financial crime expertise with a strong understanding of payment operations, technology and regulatory compliance. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's future, driving innovation through AI and automation while ensuring robust controls, excellent customer outcomes and regulatory excellence. The Role As Director of Financial Crime & Payments, you'll be responsible for developing the organisation's financial crime operating model while providing executive oversight of payment operations across card payments, Faster Payments, BACS and other payment services. Working closely with senior leaders across Product, Technology, Risk and Compliance, you'll lead strategic transformation programmes, champion the use of AI and machine learning, and ensure the business remains at the forefront of financial crime prevention and payment innovation. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategy and transformation of Financial Crime and Payments across the business. Develop and evolve the financial crime operating model to support business growth and regulatory compliance. Oversee financial crime controls across KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud prevention and investigations. Drive the adoption of AI, machine learning and automation to improve operational efficiency and risk management. Provide executive oversight of payment operations, including card payments, Faster Payments, BACS and international payments. Manage strategic relationships with payment schemes, service providers and external partners. Ensure compliance with FCA regulations, payment scheme requirements and wider financial crime legislation. Partner with Product and Technology teams to develop innovative payment solutions. Present reporting and strategic updates to Executive Committees, Boards and regulatory stakeholders. Lead, develop and inspire high-performing Financial Crime and Payments teams. Skills & Experience Significant senior leadership experience within Financial Crime, AML, Fraud, Payments or Risk in a regulated financial services environment. Extensive knowledge of the full financial crime lifecycle, including KYC, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and fraud management. Proven experience leading financial crime transformation programmes and operating model design. Strong understanding of UK financial crime regulations, FCA requirements and AML legislation. Experience implementing AI, machine learning or automation within regulated environments. Strong knowledge of UK payment schemes, including Mastercard, Faster Payments and BACS. Experience leading large-scale change programmes and engaging with regulators, auditors and executive stakeholders. Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer experience, risk and operational performance. Desirable experience includes: Experience within fintech, challenger banks or e-money institutions. Knowledge of Visa, CHAPS, SWIFT and international payment schemes. Professional qualifications in Financial Crime, AML, Risk or Payments. What's on Offer Competitive salary. Hybrid working with flexibility to balance office and home working. The opportunity to shape the future of Financial Crime and Payments within a growing fintech business. A highly strategic leadership role with significant influence across the organisation. Exposure to cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies. A collaborative, forward-thinking culture with genuine opportunities to drive innovation and transformation. If you're an experienced leader looking to shape the future of financial crime prevention and payment services within an innovative financial services organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Information Security Lead / Cyber Security Lead Hybrid 60,000 - 70,000 + Excellent Benefits Immediate Start Avvailable Infrastructure Security Network Security Cyber Security ISO 27001 Are you an experienced Infrastructure, Network or Cyber Security professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a technically strong Information Security Lead to join a growing technology business, taking ownership of information security, governance and compliance while remaining closely involved with infrastructure and cyber security. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has progressed through Infrastructure Engineering, Network Security, Cyber Security Engineering or Technical Security and is ready to move into a broader Information Security leadership role. Working closely with Infrastructure, IT Operations, Engineering and senior stakeholders, you'll help shape the organisation's security posture, ensuring security is embedded across networks, cloud platforms, servers and business systems. You'll combine hands-on technical knowledge with information security governance, helping drive continual improvement across the Information Security Management System (ISMS), security controls and compliance activities. You'll lead security risk assessments, coordinate vulnerability management and remediation programmes, support penetration testing, oversee supplier security assurance, manage information security incidents and contribute to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning. You'll also play a key role in maintaining ISO 27001 certification, supporting customer audits and promoting a strong security culture throughout the organisation. We're looking for someone with a solid technical background who understands how infrastructure is designed, secured and supported. Experience working with technologies such as network security, firewalls, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, endpoint security, identity and access management (IAM), vulnerability management, patch management and infrastructure hardening will be highly beneficial. Alongside your technical expertise, you'll have exposure to ISO 27001, information security frameworks, security audits, governance, risk management and compliance. Experience working with Cyber Essentials, supplier assurance, security policies and incident response would also be advantageous. Whether you're currently a Senior Information Security Analyst, Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Infrastructure Security Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Technical Security Lead or Information Security Lead, we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you'll influence security strategy, work with modern technologies and help shape the future direction of information security within the organisation, while continuing to build on your technical expertise. Key Skills: Information Security Lead, Senior Information Security Analyst, Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Infrastructure Security Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Technical Security Lead, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Cyber Security, Information Security, ISO 27001, ISMS, Azure Security, Microsoft 365 Security, Active Directory, Firewalls, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Endpoint Security, IAM, Security Assurance, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Security Audits, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Cyber Essentials.

Director, Head of Technology Resilience and Production Operations London (Hybrid) Banking Sector up to 140,000 + Bonus + Benefits Are you ready to shape the resilience strategy of a global financial institution and make your voice heard at the top table? This is a rare opportunity to lead Technology Resilience and Production Operations for a major international financial services organisation, building an Enterprise Centre of Excellence that protects service stability, strengthens regulatory confidence, and safeguards the customer experience across a global business. You'll sit within the senior leadership team, own a multi-million-pound platform strategy, and lead a team of around 25 through a period of genuine transformation. What you'll be doing: Own and execute the Technology Resilience and Production Operations strategy, including Incident, Problem, Event and Change Management, driving automation and an agile approach to improve stability, security and speed at scale Build and govern an internationalised Centre of Excellence platform, delivering high-quality MI, dashboards and executive-level reporting on KPIs, SLAs and risk Design and manage the Technology Resilience framework, including business impact analysis, Disaster Recovery exercises (cyber-attack, ransomware, infrastructure failure scenarios) and Business Continuity Plans Lead major incident response and postmortem/root cause processes, driving a culture that reduces repeat incidents and strengthens proactive problem management Own the Change Advisory Board and release orchestration strategy, ensuring changes are authorised, risk-assessed and compliant across complex deployment pipelines Manage budget, licensing and vendor relationships, and lead, develop and grow your team while embedding a strong risk and compliance culture Interpret regulatory requirements (including DORA) and translate them into business-aligned resilience and security controls What you'll bring: Extensive, proven experience setting and executing enterprise-wide resilience strategy, with strong knowledge of IT/Operational/Cloud Resilience, critical service mapping and impact tolerances A strong track record leading Incident, Problem, Event and Change Management functions in a regulated financial services environment, including Priority 1 outage management and root cause investigation Proven experience managing audits, regulatory reviews and resilience testing, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across CIO, Risk, Compliance and Audit Solid experience across infrastructure and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle), with advanced ServiceNow proficiency for incident and problem tracking Strong analytical, decision-making and communication skills, with the ability to lead confidently and calmly under pressure Desirable: ITIL 4, ITSM tooling (ServiceNow, Jira Service Management), ISO22301/ISO20000, CBCP/MBCI certification, SRE familiarity, or experience with tools such as Splunk, CyberArk PAM, or GenAI-driven service management Ready to take on a role where your leadership genuinely shapes resilience at scale? Apply now to find out more. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Head of Technology Resilience, Director of IT Service Continuity, Head of Production Operations, Head of IT Service Management, Director of Incident and Problem Management, Head of Change and Release Management, Business Continuity Director, Head of Operational Resilience, IT Service Continuity Manager, Head of DevOps/SRE Operations, ServiceNow, ITIL 4, ISO22301, DORA compliance, Disaster Recovery, AWS/Azure/Oracle Cloud, CBCP, MBCI. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

hackajob is collaborating with Kingfisher to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas to life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement. We have an opportunity for an Identity Platform Engineering Owner to join us, to provide senior technical leadership and product ownership of Kingfisher's core identity platforms (specifically Cloud Identity, Directory Infrastructure and PKI & Machine Identity), ensuring they are secure, resilient and fit for the future. This role shapes and delivers the technical strategy and roadmap that enables safe access to systems and services, supporting a Zero Trust, cloud first environment. We are open to basing the role out of any of our UK office locations in Paddington, Southampton or Yeovil, with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office. Due to the wider team and stakeholders the role supports mostly being based out of Southampton, we would expect travel to this site on a weekly basis. Own and continuously evolve the technical roadmap for cloud identity, directory infrastructure and PKI / machine identity platforms, ensuring alignment with security and cloud first principles. Act as the senior technical authority for identity platform design, providing clear architectural direction and leadership on complex technical decisions. Ensure the security, resilience, performance and availability of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity services. Govern identity security controls, including Conditional Access, MFA and passwordless authentication, federation technologies and directory access models. Lead modernisation initiatives that improve automation, simplify platforms and support the structured decommissioning of legacy identity services. Oversee PKI governance, certificate lifecycle management and machine and workload identity services, setting clear operational standards. Use service metrics, operational insight, audit findings and incident learnings to drive continuous improvement across identity platforms. Strong hands on experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity environments. Proven experience designing, implementing and governing Conditional Access, MFA and passwordless authentication, and federation technologies (OIDC/SAML). Practical knowledge of PKI, ADCS, certificate lifecycle management and machine or workload identities. Deep understanding of identity security controls, including privileged access management and administrative hardening. Ability to provide senior technical leadership, influencing both technical and non technical stakeholders and clearly explaining risk and impact. How We Work We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average, around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration. We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. What We Offer An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here. We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Scroll down below to find out more about our benefits. Diversity & Inclusion Our customers come from all walks of life - and so do we. We're committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.

hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. JOB DESCRIPTION Join a role that's central to our technological resilience, offering a unique opportunity to shape the firm's tech risk strategy and enhance industry compliance. As a Technology Risk and Controls Lead within our Cloud Foundational Services Function, you will be passionate about operational risk management and control solutions for computing environments. You will partner with one or more disciplines, lines of business, regions and locations to respond to evolving business requirements and emerging threats. You will leverage your expert knowledge of today's ever-changing technology risk landscape and controls environment to advise and support IT operations across the firm. You will partner with process owners to respond to internal and external audit and regulatory requests for information, while ensuring senior stakeholders are kept updated on the risk posture for the organization. you will report directly to the Technology, Risk & Controls Portfolio Lead and will be responsible for a small team. Lead the strategic development and implementation of technology risk management in a dynamic, evolving tech landscape. Cloud Technology Risk & Controls Lead (Executive Director) who helps teams run cloud services safely and reliably. You'll work with partners across the firm to spot new risks, strengthen dayâtoâday controls, and keep leaders informed on overall risk health. You'll also coordinate responses to audits and regulatory requests, and guide IT teams on security, resiliency, and highâavailability design. The role covers key areas like access management, incident response, vulnerability management, and data protection, with a strong understanding of public cloud environments Job responsibilities Develop and implement technology risk management strategies, policies, and processes to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, and drive strategic projects and initiatives to enhance the firm's technology risk management capabilities, in line with industry best practices and the firm's standards and regulatory requirements Sets reuse-first expectations for enterprise-authorized AI adoption within the work environment across technology risk and controls operations to accelerate evidence synthesis, issue analysis, and executive reporting, with human-in-the-loop validation and appropriate handling of sensitive data. Identify and escalate emerging and upstream technology risk through execution of the Firm's management framework tools, including risk event management, reporting, and action plan tracking, and provide expert counsel to stakeholders and constituents regarding their security obligations, facilitating acceptable outcomes Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including key cross-functional team leads, regulators, and auditors, to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards Manage reporting and governance of overall controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, etc., providing insight to senior leaders into effectiveness of controls and inform governance work Establishes governance standards for AI-assisted workflows used in risk reporting and issue/action-plan management, ensuring traceability/auditability and alignment to security, resiliency, and regulatory expectations. Operational risk management subject matter expert. Direct oversight and management of Audits for Cloud Foundational Services. Supports and advises process owners in managing operational risk and provides transparency to stakeholders. Ensures alignment with regulatory and firmwide control obligations and industry standards. Audit engagement and response management. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Significant experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or a related field, with a focus on managing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation Demonstrated experience leading safe adoption of enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment within technology risk and controls workflows, including validation practices and awareness of data sensitivity. Ability to define review/approval and escalation expectations for AI-assisted recommendations while maintaining security, auditability, and regulatory compliance outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in risk management frameworks, industry standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to the financial industry Proven ability to lead large teams, manage cross-functional projects, influence executive-level strategic decision-making, and effectively translate technology insights to business strategy in communications with senior executives Advanced knowledge and experience leading data security, risk assessment & reporting, and control evaluation, design, and governance, with a track record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Strong leadership skills with exceptional communication and presence. Advanced knowledge of multiple IT control and project management practices and experience working across large environments. Ability to collaborate with high-performing teams and individuals throughout the firm to accomplish common goals. Expertise in application and infrastructure high-availability and resiliency architectures with demonstrated experience in business. Proficiency in information security domains, including policies and standards, risk and control assessments, access controls, regulatory compliance, technology resiliency, risk and control governance and metrics, incident management, secure systems development lifecycle, vulnerability management, and data protection. Understanding of Public Cloud environments. ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Role : Financial Crime Training Location : Birmingham Duration : 6 Months PAYE Overall purpose of the role The overall purpose of this role is to build and establish a brand-new training framework from scratch to enhance role-based Financial Crime training. Driven by regulatory findings from the Federal Reserve and FCA Skilled Persons reviews, this position focuses on ensuring that specific employees-such as Relationship Managers and KYC Analysts-understand their unique Financial Crime risks and know exactly how to spot and escalate them. Key Skills Financial Crime or Compliance domain knowledge: Deep understanding of the field to accurately identify risks (such as fraud) and train staff on key regulations on the horizon (such as EU AML Authority and virtual asset regulations). Tangible training expertise: Proven experience in instructional design and creating training content, going beyond simply writing policy documents. Stakeholder engagement: Strong communication and negotiation skills to manage potential pushback from line managers and Business Management teams up to the Director level regarding the amount of required training. Good governance skillset: Experience in developing oversight of controls, including designing, testing, and ensuring they are working properly. Alternatively, solid experience in Financial Crime policy or writing audit and regulatory closure packs is acceptable. Evaluation and measurement: Understanding of methodologies for evaluating training effectiveness over time, such as tracking improvements in QA scores or training pass rates. Desirable certifications: Relevant Financial Crime certifications and formal instructional design training (such as Cornerstone academy courses) are preferred but not strictly required. Key responsibilities Develop and implement a targeted, role-based mandatory training framework from the ground up. Conduct Training Needs Assessments/Analysis (TNA) and role mapping to determine exactly which employees require specific training. Design and create comprehensive training materials, including presentation decks, e-learning courses, and learning labs. Develop specialized content that teaches employees how to practically identify, manage, and escalate financial crime risks within their specific day-to-day functions. Measure the impact and effectiveness of the training programs deployed to ensure learning objectives are met. About Barclays Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. Values Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measures and rewards the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it. Diversity Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to Barclays vision and goals. Hybrid Working Barclays is currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in. Barclays is flexible on how this works and it may continue to change and evolve. Depending on your team, typically this means that colleagues spend a minimum of between 20% to 60% of their time in the office, which could be over a week, a month or a quarter. However, some colleagues may choose to spend more time in the office over a typical period than their role type requires. Barclays also has a flexible working process where, subject to business needs, all colleagues globally are able to request work patterns to reflect their personal circumstances Your Benefits As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you'll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There's enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay. You'll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life. Plus, there's discounts at heaps of high street shops, restaurants and entertainment - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants.

Butler Rose is exclusively recruiting a Director of Finance for a well-established and values-driven University in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded finance leader. In this role, you will lead the finance function and play a key role in delivering organisational strategy through robust financial management, insightful reporting and strong financial governance. This is a highly visible leadership position, offering the chance to influence decision-making at the highest level while driving continuous improvement across finance operations. As Director of Finance, you will be responsible for leading financial accounting, management accounting and procurement activities, ensuring the University has accurate, timely and meaningful financial information to support strategic and operational decision-making. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting, treasury and cash-flow management, tax compliance and external audit processes, whilst continually enhancing systems, controls and ways of working. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing the finance team Producing high-quality monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports. Managing annual budgeting and financial planning processes. Overseeing statutory accounts preparation and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Acting as the primary contact for external auditors and key financial stakeholders. Managing cash-flow forecasting, balance sheet reviews and financial reconciliations. Providing financial insight and challenge to support business planning, investment decisions and strategic initiatives. Supporting the development of business cases, financial modelling and cost analysis. Ensuring robust financial controls, governance and risk management processes are maintained. Leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reporting capability and service delivery across the finance function. Acting as deputy to the Chief Finance Officer when required. About You We are seeking a qualified finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership capability and the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex organisation. Experience of working within the public sector, particularly Higher Education is desirable. You will demonstrate: Full CCAB accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role. Strong background in financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams. Excellent understanding of financial governance, controls and statutory reporting requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information. The confidence and credibility to influence senior leaders and stakeholders. Experience driving process improvement and organisational change. Strong communication and presentation skills. A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach. What's on Offer? This is an opportunity to join an organisation with ambitious plans for the future, where finance is recognised as a strategic partner to the wider business. You will have the opportunity to: Contribute to strategic decision-making at executive level. Lead and shape a high-performing finance function. Drive meaningful change and continuous improvement. Work within a collaborative, values-led environment. Play a key role in supporting long-term organisational success. On offer is a very strong benefits package including generous pension, annual leave entitlement and flexible / hybrid working. For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Gareth Dagger at Butler Rose Accountancy & Finance Recruitment ASAP. 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.

Cyber Security Manager / InfoSec Manager Location Bedord / Hybrid 1-2 days a Week in the office Salary > 75k We're looking for an experienced Information Security Manager (Network / Infrastucture) with a strong technical background in network security, infrastructure security and cyber security. This role would suit someone who has progressed from a technical infrastructure or security engineering position into Information Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) or Security Assurance. Working closely with Infrastructure, IT Operations and Engineering teams, you'll help ensure security is embedded across networks, servers, cloud environments and business systems. You'll provide technical guidance on security architecture, vulnerability management, secure configuration, patching, identity and access management, firewalls, endpoint security and infrastructure hardening, while also leading information security governance, risk management and compliance activities. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving the Information Security Management System (ISMS), supporting ISO 27001 certification, managing security audits, supplier assurance, security incidents and business continuity planning. You'll also work with technical teams to assess vulnerabilities, review penetration testing results, oversee remediation activities and ensure security controls are implemented effectively across on-premise and cloud infrastructure. To be successful, you'll have previous experience in Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Engineering, Systems Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering before moving into an Information Security or Cyber Security Management role. You'll have a strong understanding of firewalls, switches, routing, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, endpoint security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, networking principles and infrastructure hardening, alongside experience with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), security audits and information security frameworks. Key skills: Information Security Manager, Cyber Security Manager, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Cyber Security, ISO 27001, ISMS, Azure Security, Microsoft 365 Security, Active Directory, Firewalls, Network Infrastructure, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Endpoint Security, Security Operations, Governance, Risk & Compliance, GRC, Security Assurance, Security Audits, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Cyber Essentials.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER £75K - £85K PA FULL TIME, PERMANENT HYBRID, NG9 SF Recruitment have been instructed to recruit for a Financial Controller on a full time, permanent basis. The ideal candidate will be Nottingham based, Finance leader with true aspirations to develop not only themselves, but the team around them, with a view of progressing into the Finance Director position. The Financial Controller is responsible for leading the financial control, reporting, governance and operational finance activities of the business, ensuring robust financial stewardship, excellent service to stakeholders and the development of a high-performing finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director and with direct reports, the role provides accurate, timely and insightful information that supports effective decision-making, sustainable growth and strong customer outcomes, while maintaining a robust control environment and acting as deputy to the Finance Director when required. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Accounting - Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness. - Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring robust controls, clear accountability and adherence to reporting timetables. - Ensure the integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting financial records. - Review and challenge key accounting judgements, estimates and reconciliations. - Oversee preparation of statutory accounts and support the Finance Director in delivering high-quality external reporting. - Ensure accounting policies remain appropriate, documented and consistently applied across the business. Team Leadership & Development - Lead, coach and develop the finance team, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high performance. - Establish clear ownership, responsibilities and service standards across all finance processes. - Conduct performance reviews, development planning and succession planning for team members. - Develop technical capability across the team, ensuring strong knowledge of accounting standards, controls and regulatory requirements. - Foster a collaborative and customer-focused culture within finance, ensuring stakeholders receive a professional and responsive service. - Create capacity and resilience within the team by reducing key-person dependency and improving cross-training. Portfolio Accounting & IFRS 9 Governance - Oversee portfolio accounting activities, including revenue recognition, impairment, provisioning and interest income reporting. - Provide oversight and challenge of IFRS 9 reporting, assumptions and provisioning methodologies, working closely with the Portfolio Analyst. - Ensure portfolio reporting remains robust, well-controlled and aligned with accounting requirements. - Review arrears, impairment and portfolio performance reporting to ensure emerging risks are identified and appropriately communicated. - Support governance surrounding IFRS 9 assumptions, model outputs and related accounting judgements. Audit, Governance & Compliance - Lead the annual external audit process, coordinating finance activities and ensuring timely resolution of audit requests. - Maintain a strong financial control environment across all finance activities. - Ensure appropriate segregation of duties, authorisation controls and fraud prevention measures are operating effectively. - Oversee the completion and quality of regulatory, statutory and compliance-related financial reporting. - Monitor evolving accounting, tax and regulatory developments, assessing the impact on the business and recommending appropriate action. - Drive continuous improvement in financial controls, reporting processes and governance arrangements. Treasury, Funding & Cash Management - Oversee cashflow management and liquidity monitoring, ensuring sufficient funding is available to support customer lending activities and operational expenses. - Review funding performance, covenant compliance and treasury reporting. - Support the Finance Director in funding discussions, lender relationships and funding-related projects. - Oversee banking arrangements, payment controls and cash management processes. - Ensure appropriate reporting and governance around securitisations, debt facilities and other funding structures where relevant. Commercial Insight & Decision Support - Provide insightful analysis of business and portfolio performance, helping senior stakeholders understand underlying drivers, risks and opportunities. - Review and challenge key performance indicators, financial trends and operational metrics. - Support decision-making through robust financial analysis and commercially focused recommendations. - Ensure Board and Executive reporting clearly communicates financial performance and emerging issues. - Work closely with Operations teams to improve business performance and financial outcomes. Continuous Improvement & Finance Transformation - Identify and deliver improvements in finance processes, controls, systems and reporting. - Support implementation and optimisation of new finance systems. - Drive automation and standardisation of routine activities to improve efficiency and control. - Develop reporting and analytical capabilities that improve business insight and decision-making. Skills & Expertise: Essential - ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. - Significant post-qualified experience within financial control, financial reporting or finance management roles. - Experience managing and developing finance teams. - Strong understanding of financial controls, statutory reporting and external audit processes. - Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills. Desirable - Financial services, lending, banking or regulated industry experience. - Knowledge of IFRS 9, impairment accounting and portfolio reporting.

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and ambitious Leeds-based group as they look to appoint an Interim Group Financial Controller to bridge the gap whilst a permanent appointment is made. This business has recently undergone a merger and requires a technically strong accountant to steer them through the completion accounts phase. This business are soon to embark on an exciting period of organic and acquisition growth so there are plenty of opportunities on the horizon, they're happy to consider an interim contractor for this period or also keen to explore candidates who would also be interested to stay on with them permanently also. The Opportunity Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of the Group's financial control environment, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely and trusted while developing the governance, systems and processes needed to support an expanding multi-entity business. This role offers significant visibility across the organisation and the opportunity to influence how finance operates as the business continues its ambitious growth journey. What will you be doing? Lead the Group month-end close and consolidated reporting process across multiple entities. Deliver accurate and insightful monthly management accounts and Board reporting. Maintain strong balance sheet control, including stock, WIP, debtors, creditors, accruals and provisions. Develop and implement consistent financial reporting standards across the Group. Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, statutory reporting and tax requirements. Strengthen financial controls, governance and risk management frameworks. Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisers and banking partners. Drive improvements in cash flow management, working capital and short-term forecasting. Support acquisition activity, due diligence and post-acquisition finance integration. Lead finance process improvements and support future systems and ERP developments. Coach and develop finance teams, embedding best practice and consistency across the Group. What skills are we looking for? We're keen to speak with qualified finance professionals (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who can demonstrate: Previous experience in a senior Financial Controller or Group Financial Controller role. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including consolidations, statutory reporting and audit. Experience operating within a multi-entity or multi-site environment. A background within manufacturing, distribution, industrial, engineering, logistics or other stock-led businesses would be highly advantageous. A track record of improving financial controls, governance and reporting processes. Experience supporting business integration or acquisition activity would be beneficial. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to work closely with executive leadership. A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a business undergoing positive change. What's on offer? A genuinely strategic Group Financial Controller position with significant influence. Direct exposure to an experienced CFO and executive leadership team. The opportunity to shape finance processes across a growing multi-entity group. Involvement in future acquisitions, systems improvements and business transformation. A collaborative and ambitious culture where your expertise will make a visible difference. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical excellence with commercial impact and help build the finance function of a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Kayley for more information or apply below. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a well-established business based in Berkshire, near Slough, to recruit an experienced Head of Finance. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a proven track record of leading finance functions within a large, multi-entity organisation, managing a finance team of approximately 30 people. You will be an inspiring and influential leader with a passion for driving transformation, capable of engaging an established team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to reshape the finance function by enhancing reporting, strengthening financial controls, and evolving the team from a transactional service to a commercially focused, value-adding business partner. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact within a well-established organisation, leading meaningful change while working alongside a fantastic team with extensive expertise in business transformation and organisational change. What will you be doing? Lead the finance, accounting, payroll, and reporting functions, driving sales growth, profitability, financial performance, and delivery of strategic business objectives. Provide leadership, coaching, and development for finance teams, fostering a high-performance culture built on accountability, continuous improvement, employee wellbeing, and values. Oversee the preparation and submission of monthly management accounts, annual statutory accounts, tax computations, budgets, forecasts, and profit plans, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Own and manage the end-to-end external audit process, including tax reporting, while acting as the technical expert on accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial governance. Maintain a robust financial control environment by ensuring effective accounting systems, internal controls, policies, procedures, and compliance with local and group requirements. Drive financial planning, cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting to support operational decision-making, identify risks and opportunities, and improve business performance. Build strong cross-functional partnerships with internal stakeholders, divisional controllers, group finance teams, auditors, and tax advisors to deliver accurate financial reporting and continuous process improvement. Champion exceptional customer service, lead strategic and ad hoc business improvement initiatives, and support the Finance Director with key projects that enhance organisational growth and operational effectiveness. What skills are we looking for? Qualified Accountant Strong technical knowledge, ideally practice trained (understanding of IFRS16, IFRS15, IAS2, IAS36, IAS37 and FRS102) Experience with asset and lease accounting A strong people manager who can develop and motivate teams Previous experience in a large, multi-entity/group environment Must have consolidation and intercompany experience Experience using Business intelligence and AI tools would be desirable Previous experience overseeing the tax returns The drive and enthusiasm to make change within the organisation, the confidence to challenge the status quo, and come in with a positive can-do attitude. What's on offer? Salary of 90,000- 100,000 20% bonus Company car/allowance Medical Insurance Company Pension Hybrid working - approx. 3 days on site Parking available on site Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Financial Controller£70,000 to £85,000 + £5,500 car allowance + 7.5% bonusCentral Nottingham Two days in the officeI'm recruiting a Financial Controller for a decent-sized division of a much larger, well-established group.This is a broad role with proper ownership across financial control, reporting, audit, cash, working capital and finance operations.You'll lead the Financial Accounting and Transactional Finance teams and take responsibility for:• Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting• Statutory accounts and external audit• Group reporting and balance sheet control• Financial governance, compliance and risk• Cash flow, liquidity and working capital• Budgeting and quarterly forecasting• Finance systems, automation and process improvementThey want someone who can do more than maintain what is already there. There is real scope to improve controls, reporting, systems and ways of working, while developing the wider finance team.The business itself is established, profitable and continuing to grow, but this is not a hypergrowth or turnaround environment. It should appeal to someone looking for stability, long-term options and the chance to make a genuine impact without walking into constant firefighting.There is also clear progression potential. The current Finance Director is expected to retire within the next few years, so for the right person there is a credible route into a broader leadership role over time.They are looking for a qualified accountant with experience in a broad Financial Controller or senior finance role. You'll need a solid technical grounding across reporting, audit, control and balance sheet management, alongside the ability to lead teams and influence across the business.Experience within a large, complex, divisional, multi-entity or project-based organisation would be useful. They are open-minded on sector and more interested in the scale, complexity and breadth of your experience.The package £70,000 to £85,000 salary £5,500 car allowance 7.5% bonus Private healthcare 5.75% employer pension contributionTwo days a week in the central Nottingham officeFor someone looking for a stable, long-term move with genuine ownership and progression, this is a very good option.Message me directly for the full brief or a confidential conversation. Distinct Recruitment Privacy Policy

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.