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Strategic Asset Manager East London (Hybrid) £59,166 + Excellent Benefits Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering with Local Space to recruit a Strategic Asset Manager . This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal stage in the development of its Asset Management function. Reporting directly to the Director of Assets & New Business, you'll play a key role in shaping long-term investment strategies, ensuring high-quality asset intelligence and supporting evidence-based decision making across a diverse housing portfolio. If you're an experienced Asset Manager with a passion for data-led investment planning, stock condition and strategic asset management within social housing, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact while helping improve homes and outcomes for residents. The Role As Strategic Asset Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the organisation's approach to asset intelligence, stock condition data and long-term investment planning. Working closely with Asset Delivery, Building Safety & Compliance and Finance teams, you'll translate complex asset data into practical investment programmes, supporting business planning, regulatory compliance and long-term financial sustainability. You'll also act as the organisation's subject matter expert for asset modelling, lifecycle planning and Asset Management Systems, providing high-quality reporting and insight to senior leadership and the Board. Key Responsibilities Support the development and implementation of the organisation's Asset Management Strategy. Lead the management, validation and continuous improvement of stock condition and asset data. Oversee Stock Condition Survey programmes, ensuring robust data quality and confidence levels. Act as the client lead for the Asset Management System (AMS), driving system development and effective use. Develop lifecycle models and produce 5-year and 30-year investment programmes. Translate asset data into prioritised planned and cyclical investment programmes. Deliver asset modelling, scenario planning and investment analysis to support business planning. Produce strategic reports, dashboards and KPIs for senior leadership and Board reporting. Support Decent Homes analysis, regulatory reporting and audit readiness. Work closely with Building Safety & Compliance teams to align asset investment with statutory compliance requirements. Support funding bids and long-term financial planning through robust asset analysis. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants and survey providers while promoting a data-driven approach to asset management. About You We're keen to speak with candidates who have strategic asset management experience within social housing, local authority or residential property environments . You'll ideally have: Significant experience in Strategic Asset Management within a Housing Association or similar organisation. Strong knowledge of stock condition surveys, asset data management and data validation. Experience developing 5-year and 30-year investment programmes. Excellent understanding of lifecycle modelling and long-term asset investment planning. Good knowledge of the Decent Homes Standard, Consumer Standards and the social housing regulatory framework. Experience using Asset Management Systems (AMS) and analysing complex asset datasets. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into practical investment strategies. Experience producing reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders. Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of asset investment and business planning. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A relevant qualification in Asset Management, Building Surveying, Housing, Construction or a related discipline. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a financially strong, highly regarded Housing Association with ambitious plans for the future and a genuine commitment to investing in both its homes and its people. You'll benefit from: Hybrid working 27 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays Option to purchase additional annual leave Competitive pension contribution (up to 10%) Healthcare Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Professional development and funded qualifications Electric vehicle, cycle to work and technology salary sacrifice schemes Blue Light Card discounts The opportunity to shape the future of a growing Strategic Assets function with future line management responsibility Apply If you're interested in finding out more, or would like a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please apply today or contact me directly. (url removed) +(phone number removed) Aaron Fernandez Specialist Recruiter Assets, Building Safety & Compliance Goodman Masson

Role Overview: Full-time, Permanent - Hybrid (Mid Wales or Shrewsbury based) Wynnstay Group is seeking a commercially minded and analytically strong Retail Finance Business Partner to support the financial performance of our retail business through high-quality financial planning, analysis and business partnering. This is a key role operating at the interface between Finance, Systems and Retail Operations, responsible for developing a deep understanding of the performance drivers across our Stores division. The successful candidate will transform complex financial and operational data into meaningful insight, enabling better decision-making across the retail network and supporting the delivery of commercial objectives. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will work closely with operational leaders, category teams and finance colleagues to provide robust forecasting, performance analysis and financial modelling. You will play a critical role in understanding sales, margin, inventory, working capital and operational performance, helping stakeholders identify opportunities, manage risk and improve profitability. The role requires strong technical accounting and analytical capability combined with commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills. You will work directly with ERP systems and reporting tools to interrogate data, challenge assumptions and provide recommendations that influence business performance and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced FP&A, Commercial Finance or Business Partnering professional who enjoys working with data, influencing stakeholders and driving business performance in a fast-paced retail environment. Responsibilities: Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning activities for the Stores division, ensuring financial plans align with commercial and operational objectives. Develop and maintain financial models to support store performance analysis, category profitability, scenario planning and decision-making. Produce insightful management reporting across stores, regions, categories and key business performance measures. Perform detailed variance analysis to identify performance trends, risks, opportunities and the root causes of financial movements. Analyse store, category and product profitability, identifying opportunities to improve margin performance and operational efficiency. Evaluate the financial impact of pricing decisions, promotions, product range changes and other commercial initiatives. Support operational and commercial stakeholders with robust financial analysis and recommendations that drive improved business performance. Work closely with inventory and supply chain teams to analyse stock performance, inventory turnover, ageing and working capital efficiency. Identify opportunities to improve stock management, reduce obsolete inventory and optimise working capital utilisation. Develop, maintain and monitor key performance indicators covering sales, profitability, inventory management and operational performance. Ensure KPI definitions, reporting methodologies and performance measures are applied consistently across the Stores division. Extract, validate and analyse data from ERP systems and reporting tools, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of management information. Identify data quality issues, process weaknesses and reporting gaps, working with Finance and IT teams to implement improvements. Support the development of reporting automation, enhanced analytics and improved data governance across the business. Act as a trusted finance business partner to Stores management and commercial teams, providing insight, challenge and decision support to improve profitability and performance. What we re looking for: Essential: Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong experience within FP&A, Commercial Finance, Financial Analysis or Finance Business Partnering roles. Advanced Excel skills with proven experience building financial models and performing detailed financial analysis. Strong understanding of financial statements, profit and loss drivers, forecasting methodologies and variance analysis. Experience developing budgets, forecasts, management reporting and performance measurement frameworks. Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data. Experience working directly with ERP systems and large data sets to extract, validate and analyse information. Ability to translate complex data into clear, concise and actionable business insight. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and operational stakeholders Desirable: Experience within retail, merchanting, distribution or multi-site operational businesses. Experience within agriculture, rural retail, manufacturing or commodity-linked sectors. Experience analysing category, product and store profitability. Experience analysing inventory performance, stock management and working capital. Experience using Power BI, business intelligence tools or advanced data visualisation techniques. Experience supporting ERP implementations, system upgrades or reporting transformation projects. Knowledge of pricing analysis, promotional effectiveness and commercial performance management. Benefits: Competitive salary Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA Company profit related pay scheme Life Assurance x2 Salary 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of £613 million and over 800 colleagues nationwide

A University in London are seeking a Senior Planning and Data Analyst on a permanent basis. The role is hybrid, 2/3 days in the London office. The Senior Planning & Data Analyst role is a key post within the team and has specific responsibilities for supporting the team's work relating to monitoring and reporting progress against our Access & Participation Plan (APP) and the delivery of related student management information. The role supports the provision of reports and management information relating to the University's performance against its APP and related targets and commitments. The Senior Planning & Data Analyst will provide analytical support and guidance to a number of evaluation projects as well as supporting the assessment of performance and the development of the plan. The Senior Planning & Data Analyst will play a key role in: Ensuing regulatory compliance through the analysis and reporting of activity against targets in our Access & Participation Plan. The analysis of student data including areas related to access, continuation, completion, attainment and awarding gaps and engagement. Supporting the consistent delivery of APP related data across the wider student management information (MI) products within the team and across the University. The automation of analysis of APP data and embedding of related activity within the broader student management information function. The development and production of engaging APP and related student MI dashboards on their Tableau platform. Contributing to the wider student management information function through the provision of high-quality information to both Schools and Professional Services directorates. Experience A good working knowledge of how Access and Participation plans are used for compliance and reputational purposes, including their use by regulatory bodies such as the OfS. Previous experience in data analysis and / or business intelligence. Experience of analysing OfS datasets and related metrics. Experience of using different technological platforms and systems to manipulate and analyse large, complex datasets. Knowledge of designing and creating data visualisations and dashboards using specialist software (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI) A track record in communicating key analytical findings to a range of audiences including committees and senior management. Knowledge of student records systems reporting.

European Product Group Manager Based on their manufacturing site in Worcester and reporting to the European Group Engineering Director, the European Group Product Manager is pivotal in shaping the strategic direction and success of our clients' market leading machine tool offerings across Europe. Managing a small team of Product Managers while bridging engineering, marketing, and sales organisations to deliver high-impact products that meet market demands, this role is strategically important to their future product development in support of market and client needs. With a strength of knowledge around machine tools or automation or relating peripheral equipment, this position has the following responsibilities: Define and oversee the end-to-end product strategy and roadmaps for our client's machine tool portfolio across European markets. Conduct robust market research and competitor analysis across the European CNC markets to identify customer needs, emerging trends, and market gaps. Translate these insights into strategic business cases, with revenue and margin forecasting. Manage the entire product lifecycle from initial concepts and engineering development, through to launch, market commercialisation, and eventual phase-out. Develop core positioning and messaging for the product and support marketing with creation of product collateral and launch activities. Develop and deliver sales focused training and compelling competitor argumentation for use at product launches, sales training activities and major trade shows. Provision of business performance reports as defined. Seeking a candidate who has a real drive and enthusiasm as well as a strong ability to communicate at all levels and across all departments and with their customers, leader responsibilities will include: Guide, mentor, and develop the team of Product Managers with a culture of innovation, critical thinking and data-driven decision-making, together with customer-facing, market led product development. Set clear performance goals, monitor KPIs, and support career development. Person Specification The ideal candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of the CNC machine tool/relating equipment/application market, together with a commercial awareness of sales and marketing processes. Furthermore, you should be a proven departmental manager, self-motivated and organized, to deliver on tight timescales, with clear communication and presentation skills. Capability to build enduring internal and external relationships with business stakeholders. Essential Criteria In-depth knowledge of CNC machine tool and relating markets. Strong track record in departmental leadership, management and staff development. Proven performance in a customer-facing environment. Developed critical and strategic thinking combined with analytical skills using Business Intelligence Tools. Clear communication skills at all levels, including business stakeholders. Skilled in positioning / preparation and delivery of sales presentations. Willing to travel to sales organizations and customers across Europe when required This position offers a senior level salary, car and benefits. It is noted that this role is a significant and critical position and has an opportunity to further improve our clients market success. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. What does the role look like? We're recruiting an exciting Finance Controller role to be responsible for our Civil Aerospace business. We're looking for a transformational leader who has worked in complex environments previously. You will lead the finance function for business units with a turnover of up to 300million across two product focused P&L's and a central operation acting as an internal Supplier. Reporting into the UK Finance Director, You will be instrumental in supporting the Site Leadership Team in delivering its short and long term financial targets through the appropriate insight, analysis and strategic direction; maximising operational performance while focusing on areas of margin expansion and cost reduction to support value creation. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Lead, develop and manage the Civil finance team to ensure high performance and accountability Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPIs. Developing key root cause analysis and an action plan to mitigate any variances Own the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning process. Own the scenario planning and sensitivity analysis (eg material cost inflation, FX, program impact). Support various functional teams (Operations, Programmes, Engineering etc) with cost control, margin analysis, and business cases. Translate financial insights into operational levers and drivers to maximise performance. Ensure compliance with Safran Group financial policies, statutory requirements, and internal controls Act as a strategic partner with supply chain, operations, programmes and engineering to drive efficiencies and support project delivery, cost control, margin expansion and business case development. Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and treasury processes Continuously improve financial processes, reporting tools, and ERP system utilisation What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) Proven experience in a senior finance role within a manufacturing or similar environment Excellent financial planning, analysis, and reporting skills Ability to digest and manipulate complex data sets to translate into meaningful information. Desirable skills: Experience working in a matrixed or global organisation Knowledge of Aerospace or GAAP Experience with digital finance transformation or automation tools Exposure to capital investment analysis and cost accounting Lean / continuous improvement mindset

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. What does the role look like? We're recruiting an exciting Finance Controller role to be responsible for our Civil Aerospace business. We're looking for a transformational leader who has worked in complex environments previously. You will lead the finance function for business units with a turnover of up to 300million across two product focused P&L's and a central operation acting as an internal Supplier. Reporting into the UK Finance Director, You will be instrumental in supporting the Site Leadership Team in delivering its short and long term financial targets through the appropriate insight, analysis and strategic direction; maximising operational performance while focusing on areas of margin expansion and cost reduction to support value creation. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Lead, develop and manage the Civil finance team to ensure high performance and accountability Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPIs. Developing key root cause analysis and an action plan to mitigate any variances Own the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning process. Own the scenario planning and sensitivity analysis (eg material cost inflation, FX, program impact). Support various functional teams (Operations, Programmes, Engineering etc) with cost control, margin analysis, and business cases. Translate financial insights into operational levers and drivers to maximise performance. Ensure compliance with Safran Group financial policies, statutory requirements, and internal controls Act as a strategic partner with supply chain, operations, programmes and engineering to drive efficiencies and support project delivery, cost control, margin expansion and business case development. Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and treasury processes Continuously improve financial processes, reporting tools, and ERP system utilisation What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) Proven experience in a senior finance role within a manufacturing or similar environment Excellent financial planning, analysis, and reporting skills Ability to digest and manipulate complex data sets to translate into meaningful information. Desirable skills: Experience working in a matrixed or global organisation Knowledge of Aerospace or GAAP Experience with digital finance transformation or automation tools Exposure to capital investment analysis and cost accounting Lean / continuous improvement mindset

Head of Finance Salary: Hybrid Competitive + 15% non-contractual bonus + Car of 7,000 + comprehensive benefits package Work Pattern: Monday - Friday. 37.5 working hours per week, total 8.5 hours per day, between hours of 7.30am - 18.00pm Overall purpose of job: The Head of Finance is a pivotal leadership role within our client's organisation. Reporting to the UK Executive Team and with matrix reporting to the Group Finance function in Europe, you will lead a team of 17 finance professionals and play a critical role in driving business performance, ensuring compliance, and enabling strategic decision-making. This position demands exceptional strategic vision combined with operational expertise, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our 0.4bn UK business. You will partner closely with operational leaders across multiple business units to drive profitability while maintaining robust financial governance. The ideal candidate will bring strategic financial leadership experience from within FMCG or a comparable industry environment. You must demonstrate a track record of building high-performing teams and driving business value through financial insights and commercial acumen. Key areas of responsibility: Strategic Financial Leadership - Partner with UK Executive Team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with global business objectives - Provide critical financial insights and decision support to drive business performance - Lead strategic projects including potential acquisitions, business integrations, and major capital investments - Identify and implement synergies across UK business units to maximise operational efficiency - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations Financial Management & Reporting - Oversee all financial operations for UK entities with combined turnover of circa 0.4bn - Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to both UK leadership and Group headquarters - Maintain rigorous financial controls and governance frameworks - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes - Manage relationships with external auditors to deliver consistently clean audit outcomes - Oversee tax planning and compliance, working with specialist advisors to optimise the Group's tax position - Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards including FRS101, FRS102, and IFRS Commercial & Business Partnering - Act as key financial partner to business unit Managing Directors - Provide sophisticated financial analysis to support strategic decision-making - Challenge commercial assumptions and ensure robust business cases for investments - Identify profit maximisation opportunities and develop strategies to action - Present financial performance and insights to senior stakeholders at local and Group level Risk Management & Governance - Ensure robust Internal Control Framework for Financial Reporting (ICFR) - Develop and maintain effective risk management strategies - Lead the ongoing enhancement of financial policies and procedures - Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Group policies - Maintain oversight of cash management and working capital optimisation Systems & Process Innovation - Partner with IT to drive digital transformation within finance operations - Lead the evaluation and implementation of finance technology solutions - Develop enhanced management information systems and reporting tools - Champion process automation and efficiency improvements - Design and implement data analytics capabilities to provide deeper business insights Person specification and experience required: - Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 10+ years post-qualification experience - Minimum 10 years in a senior finance leadership role - Experience within an SME background an advantage due to the businesses operating as stand-alone units - Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams of 10+ people - Experience working in a matrix structure within a multinational organisation - Demonstrable success in business partnering with commercial operations - Experience managing financial integrations and change projects - Strong background in financial reporting, planning and analysis - Experience with ERP systems implementation or optimisation (JDE experience advantageous) - Distinct advantage if you have previous FMCG industry experience; or worked within another Manufacturing company. Technical Skills - Expert knowledge of UK accounting standards and IFRS - Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities - Strong understanding of tax legislation and treasury management - Experience with business intelligence tools and data visualisation - Working knowledge of modern finance technologies and automation tools - Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and risk management Additional benefits include; Car Allowance 7,000. Annual holiday allowance 25 days. After 4 years completed service, it will increase to 26 days and after 5 years completed service it will increase to 28 days. Employees will be given the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per holiday. Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%. Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary Medical plan

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: We are seeking a Head of Business Development (BD) & Sales to join Saab UK's BD team, working closely with Saab UK's Land Systems operating division. This role specifically focuses on Saab's Barracuda and Tactical Support Solutions portfolio. Reporting directly to the Vice President Business Development and work closely with Head of Barracuda UK and wider BD & sales team. The Head of BD & Sales Survivability and Infrastructure acts as the Customer Sales Responsible (CSR) for their prospects. Stakeholder engagement at all levels within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is essential to this role. Therefore, applicants will need to have had prior involvement in running large campaigns and stakeholder management. As this is an important role within the Land Systems team and will represent Saab's continued relationship building with the UK MOD therefore, the individual will be required to have an intricate understanding of Land operations and ideally will have come from a British Army background, with a demonstrable understanding of the product portfolio, or of comparable products. The Head of BD & Sales is also responsible for creating the winning strategy and determining the market price working closely with the Product Sales Responsible (PSR). To support this and to build Saab's position within the UK market, the Head of BD & Sales conducts business intelligence, as part of the Competitive and Market Intelligence (CMI) process, and business development work. Applicants must be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders from Programme leads, Original Equipment Manufacturers and End Users; in each case creating an effective narrative and having an ability to identify opportunities and progress them to secure sales. Key Responsibilities: Win business through product sales for the Barracuda Camouflage and Deployable Infrastructure portfolio of products. Acquire and maintain relevant product knowledge. Establish and maintain customer relationships, including key influencers and gate keepers (for example, with Dstl). Establish and maintain relevant Business Unit networks. Establish and maintain relations with other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) for Business-to-Business opportunities. Sales engagement with potential customers and partners, leading opportunity and need identification. Organise and participate at exhibitions and other customer-facing events in close cooperation with the Saab UK Business Development Event Coordinator. Support a wide range of events, briefings and demonstrations to expand brand and product awareness, leading to increasing Order Intake. Lead the Win Business process, including securing internal-to-Saab approvals and preparing responses to Requests for Quotation and routine proposals. Conduct market, customer and competitor analysis in order to develop business. Maintain, evaluate and manage market networks and consultants. Identify, prioritise and qualify new business opportunities and leads. Establish, maintain and update all opportunities in the Customer Relationship Management tool. Create business-winning strategies for each opportunity. Collaborate with Saab's sales and product personnel for respective projects. Participate and support contract and commercial negotiations, acting as the bridge across the entire span between the capability requirements of the end user, and the engineering realities of Production (specialist Commercial, Financial and Production personnel are available to assist and support). Synchronize with other Saab stakeholders in relevant cases. Complete routine reporting including weekly reporting to Saab UK Director of Business Development and Sales. Work in alignment with Saab's policies and directives. Contribution to Barracuda plans including the Long-Term Order Intake Plan and to lesson identification. Skills and Experience: Experience and understanding of the UK Defence, acquisition process and budgets. Leadership and teamwork skills including effective prioritisation and time management. Experience of marketing and sales or other relevant sectors. Experience working with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) or wider acquisition; commercial, business development or sales experience would also be desirable. Experience running large campaigns and stakeholder management. Experience in contributing to a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, to achieve KPIs and Objectives, including within a matrix management context. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills within both defence and industry communities to establish and maintain trusted relationships. Effective prioritisation and time management. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English. A UK driving licence. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.

Client Services Manager Reporting into the Director of Strategic Accounts Flexible on location (Frequent travel is required for the position, with local office attendance) About Experis Experis is a global leader in IT professional resourcing and managed services. We empower organizations across the full lifecycle of technology adoption, providing flexible solutions that adapt to evolving technologies and skill demands. As part of the ManpowerGroup family of brands, we connect top talent with leading companies to drive business success. As an Experis Client Services Manager, you will have: A solution-oriented mindset with a passion for uncovering client challenges and packaging services that deliver measurable results. The drive to own your pipeline, combined with the resilience and energy to maintain high activity levels, will be key to your success. We also expect you to have outstanding communication skills, whether engaging senior decision-makers in target accounts or managing commercial negotiations that build long-term client partnerships. You will be commercially confident, with the ability to discuss product solutions with clients - with experience in payroll solutions, MSP frameworks, and associated digital or Tech-enabled services. A working understanding of resourcing and service delivery models is advantageous, as is familiarity with HR services such as direct recruitment and staffing. The ability to effectively manage both commercial and technical stakeholders will be essential to success in this role. Key Responsibilities New business generation Identify, target, and engage prospects within your industry focus. Generate leads through proactive outbound activity, including calls, digital outreach. Secure and prepare high-quality client meetings. Solution-led client engagement Conduct needs analysis to uncover client challenges and priorities. Apply challenger sales and solution selling methodologies. Position primary Experis products (xxx-MSP, PSL, Payroll) and cross-sell the Experis list of services. Sales execution & pipeline management Build and maintain a healthy pipeline, while also managing your pipeline hygiene. Manage deals through all sales stages to close. Collaborate with technical SMEs and support teams. Collaboration & market insight Understand and utilise the value of data led sales targeting (either self-generated or received) Share market intelligence and competitor insights. Work with Brand Services to drive a targeted GTM strategy (Marketing, Operations, Candidate Communities). Experience/Skills Required B2B new business sales (hunter role). Proven record in achieving/exceeding sales targets. Experience selling MSP/PSL/payroll or recruitment services. Strong commercial management skills. High-energy, self-motivated, and KPI-driven. Stakeholder mapping skills; confident at engaging senior decision-makers. Strong CRM hygiene behaviours. Excellent proficiency in English (working language). Preferred Knowledge of tech-enabled market. Understanding of HR services such as direct recruitment and staffing solutions. Familiarity with digital or Tech-enabled service delivery models. Experience negotiating with technical as well as commercial stakeholders. At ManpowerGroup we're a global leader in workforce solutions, empowering our people every day to discover their personal best. Our services enable our clients to win in the changing world of work and we connect more than 600,000 people every day to meaningful work across a wide range of skills and industries helping to power the success of clients around the world. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and we're happy to talk about flexible working.

Head of Finance Salary: Hybrid Competitive + 15% non-contractual bonus + Car of 7,000 + comprehensive benefits package Work Pattern: Monday - Friday. 37.5 working hours per week, total 8.5 hours per day, between hours of 7.30am - 18.00pm Overall purpose of job: The Head of Finance is a pivotal leadership role within our client's organisation. Reporting to the UK Executive Team and with matrix reporting to the Group Finance function in Europe, you will lead a team of 17 finance professionals and play a critical role in driving business performance, ensuring compliance, and enabling strategic decision-making. This position demands exceptional strategic vision combined with operational expertise, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our 0.4bn UK business. You will partner closely with operational leaders across multiple business units to drive profitability while maintaining robust financial governance. The ideal candidate will bring strategic financial leadership experience from within FMCG or a comparable industry environment. You must demonstrate a track record of building high-performing teams and driving business value through financial insights and commercial acumen. Key areas of responsibility: Strategic Financial Leadership - Partner with UK Executive Team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with global business objectives - Provide critical financial insights and decision support to drive business performance - Lead strategic projects including potential acquisitions, business integrations, and major capital investments - Identify and implement synergies across UK business units to maximise operational efficiency - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations Financial Management & Reporting - Oversee all financial operations for UK entities with combined turnover of circa 0.4bn - Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to both UK leadership and Group headquarters - Maintain rigorous financial controls and governance frameworks - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes - Manage relationships with external auditors to deliver consistently clean audit outcomes - Oversee tax planning and compliance, working with specialist advisors to optimise the Group's tax position - Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards including FRS101, FRS102, and IFRS Commercial & Business Partnering - Act as key financial partner to business unit Managing Directors - Provide sophisticated financial analysis to support strategic decision-making - Challenge commercial assumptions and ensure robust business cases for investments - Identify profit maximisation opportunities and develop strategies to action - Present financial performance and insights to senior stakeholders at local and Group level Risk Management & Governance - Ensure robust Internal Control Framework for Financial Reporting (ICFR) - Develop and maintain effective risk management strategies - Lead the ongoing enhancement of financial policies and procedures - Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Group policies - Maintain oversight of cash management and working capital optimisation Systems & Process Innovation - Partner with IT to drive digital transformation within finance operations - Lead the evaluation and implementation of finance technology solutions - Develop enhanced management information systems and reporting tools - Champion process automation and efficiency improvements - Design and implement data analytics capabilities to provide deeper business insights Person specification and experience required: - Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 10+ years post-qualification experience - Minimum 10 years in a senior finance leadership role - Experience within an SME background an advantage due to the businesses operating as stand-alone units - Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams of 10+ people - Experience working in a matrix structure within a multinational organisation - Demonstrable success in business partnering with commercial operations - Experience managing financial integrations and change projects - Strong background in financial reporting, planning and analysis - Experience with ERP systems implementation or optimisation (JDE experience advantageous) - Distinct advantage if you have previous FMCG industry experience; or worked within another Manufacturing company. Technical Skills - Expert knowledge of UK accounting standards and IFRS - Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities - Strong understanding of tax legislation and treasury management - Experience with business intelligence tools and data visualisation - Working knowledge of modern finance technologies and automation tools - Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and risk management Additional benefits include; Car Allowance 7,000. Annual holiday allowance 25 days. After 4 years completed service, it will increase to 26 days and after 5 years completed service it will increase to 28 days. Employees will be given the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per holiday. Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%. Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary Medical plan