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This highly entrepreneurial, family owned business has grown substantially in the last few years and is forecasting revenues in excess of £30m for the next financial year. Highly profitable and cash rich, they are now reaping the benefits of investment in new equipment and machinery which has enabled them to improve operational efficiency and attract long term contracts with larger customers. They are now looking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious Financial Controller to manage the company finances and help drive the profitability and growth of the business. Reporting into the Directors this individual will be the Head of Finance, forming a key part of the management team and will be expected to play a major role in decision making. Managing a small finance department you will drive greater understanding of costs and margins to improve performance whilst also making sense of complex revenue streams and high volumes of transactions. There is real scope here for someone to make an impact by driving cost reduction and efficiency, influence the strategic direction of the business and ultimately pave the way to a future FD position as they continue to grow. The key duties of the Financial Controller will be: • Produce monthly management accounts with commentary • Develop KPI's and MI pack for the board • Provide analysis of costs and process efficiency • Create the annual budget and report variances • Drive commercial / financial awareness in each department • Cashflow management, banking and financial forecasting • Managing the year end with full audit liaison • Oversee wages, PAYE, NI and HMRC matters • Manage and develop the transactional accounting team • Provide advice on cash and external financing options • Support long term strategic planning As a business they are always looking for commercial opportunities so you can also expect to have to react quickly and offer financial judgement on different business cases that come along. A key aspect of the role will be understanding how the finance department can support operations and drive performance. Great communication skills and credibility will be essential as you will be expected to challenge and question the current set up and make recommendations to stakeholders that can drive change and improve processes. Experience of using SAGE would be very useful in this role along with a degree of comfort with operational and business management systems. The ideal candidate for this vacancy must preferably be CIMA or ACCA /ACA qualified or strong QBE with experience of managing the finance function for a growing SME. This will definitely be a hands-on role and there will be some quick wins allowing you to rapidly establish yourself as a valued member of the senior team.

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Account & Commercial Marketing Specialist supports the strategy and execution for BCG's Account Based Marketing (ABM) program for BCG's high-priority client accounts. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Account & Commercial Marketing, this role will collaborate with account teams, practice area marketers, regional marketing, and cross-functional digital experts to bring personalized, insight-driven campaigns to life. You'll support campaign execution, track marketing performance, and contribute to team operations. This role is a great fit for someone looking to grow their B2B marketing skillset, deepen their understanding of account-based marketing (ABM), and work cross-functionally within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Campaign Coordination & Execution: You'll play a key role in coordinating impactful campaigns for our most strategic clients, helping deliver personalized marketing that supports commercial growth and strengthens client relationships. Assist with the onboarding process for new accounts: data validation, goal-setting, campaign strategy, and launch. Support the planning and delivery of ABM campaigns for priority accounts (1:1, 1:Few, and 1:Many). Collaborate with senior team members to create and maintain campaign timelines and checklists. Coordinate internal reviews of campaign materials, ensuring feedback is captured and incorporated. Help ensure campaign assets meet brand and quality standards. Marketing Insights & Reporting: You'll help the team and stakeholders understand how marketing efforts are influencing business outcomes by turning marketing data into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. Collaborate with analytics and operations teams to strengthen attribution models and program impact analysis. Gather and organize marketing performance data (e.g., engagement rates, email opens, account insights). Help create clear and compelling performance summaries using PowerPoint or Tableau dashboards. Maintain campaign dashboard and account weekly alerts in partnership with analytics team members. Tools, Platforms & Processes: BCG leverages a robust MarTech stack to power our ABM efforts. You'll ensure we're using our tools to their fullest potential and creating scalable systems for long-term success. Gain familiarity and proficiency with BCG's ABM tools, including Marketo, Demandbase, Salesforce, and Tableau. Maintain ABM email folders and templates in Marketo to reflect Global Email Marketing best practices. Document scalable processes and best practices to streamline execution and knowledge-sharing across teams. Partner with Enablement, Automation, and Insights teams to pilot new tools and drive innovation. Act as a connector across functions-building strong relationships and embedding ABM best practices across the organization. Team Support & Collaboration: You'll contribute to a culture of teaming and knowledge sharing, helping ensure our campaigns are delivered efficiently and in close partnership with stakeholders across the business. Schedule and help facilitate account planning or campaign check-in meetings. Partner closely with ABM Managers and other collaborators, including practice area marketers and operations support. Contribute ideas in team meetings and proactively suggest ways to improve execution. What You'll Bring You have the aptitude and skills to help drive and scale ABM at BCG in a way that is aligned with BCG's business goals and unique go-to-market approach. You thrive by collaborating with teams across the organization, working in a lean and agile way to implement BCG's Account & Commercial Marketing vision and strategy. You are a Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and storytelling skills. Confident communicator who builds trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders. Comfortable supporting strategic direction while executing day-to-day tasks with detail and care. Proactive self-starter who thrives in fast-moving, matrixed environments. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree - degree in marketing or communications preferred 2-4 years of experience in B2B marketing Clear written and verbal communication skills-able to bring clarity, creativity, and energy to complex topics. A team-first mindset with curiosity and eagerness to learn. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Familiarity with ABM and Martech tools (Marketo, Demandbase, Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Nav, Tableau, etc.) Who You'll Work With You will be a critical team member in BCG's Marketing function, collaborating across global Marketing, Marketing Technology, and Practice Areas, while supporting BCG accounts and client teams. Your days will be spent working with all levels of the BCG organization, including Managing Directors and Partners (and their account teams, support staff, and assistants), Marketing Directors, and peers. You also may work some with external vendors. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Operations Director Location: Kington, Herefordshire (On-site) Salary: £45,000 £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Reporting to: Chairman of the Board Governance: Position on the Board of Directors (Monthly Meetings) Start date: Immediate start preferred Application Deadline: 24th April 2026, 5pm The Role Purpose The Operations Director (OD) will hold total accountability for the day-to-day running of Dunfield House. As a Board member, you will translate the Board s long-term vision into operational reality. Your mission is to maximise the potential of our 15-acre estate, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across all potential revenue streams, while maintaining the financial health and charitable ethos of the venue. Organisational Structure You will act as the "hub" of Dunfield House, providing leadership, mentorship, and accountability to a dedicated senior management team. Direct Reports Sales & Marketing Manager: Driving occupancy and commercial revenue. Admin Assistant: Oversight of HR, budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting. Site Caretaker: Ensuring the 15-acre site, indoor pool, and historic buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained. Head of Kitchen: Managing food safety, gross profit (GP), and quality of service. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership & Governance Prepare and present monthly operational reports to the Chairman and the Board. Present Key financial reports in collaboration with the admin assistant. Lead the annual business planning process. In collaboration with the sales and marketing manager, implement the marketing strategy. Act as a guardian of Dunfield s culture, ensuring the venue remains a "home from home" for all guests. 2. Financial & Commercial Management Work with the admin assistant to optimise margins, particularly focusing on energy efficiency and food costs. Work with the sales & marketing manager to implement dynamic pricing and improve mid-week occupancy. Understands the importance of financial management and has the ability to compile financial reports for Board meetings. 3. Operational Excellence & Compliance Oversee the site caretaker to ensure rigorous health and safety standards, particularly regarding the indoor pool and fire safety in a high-capacity residential setting. Oversee the head of kitchen to ensure 5-star hygiene ratings and efficient volume catering for up to 90 guests. Streamline internal processes (booking systems, staff rotas, guest check-ins) to improve efficiency. Share duty manager responsibilities. 4. People & Culture Foster a high-performing, collaborative environment between the distinct departments. Manage recruitment, appraisals, and professional development for the senior team. Performance Indicators (KPIs) 1. Financial & Efficiency KPIs Primary KPI: Achievement of 103 FHE days. Secondary KPI: 15% conversion rate of OTA guests to direct bookers. Tertiary KPI: Average TRevPAG of £2.00+ per guest. 2. Operational & Capacity KPIs Full House Equivalent (FHE) Readiness: While Sales books the days, Operations must ensure the site is "Turnaround Ready." A KPI for "Zero Down-Time" between back-to-back groups. The "Pool Availability" Score: A KPI of 98%+ uptime (excluding scheduled maintenance). Catering Margin: 70% Gross Profit (GP) on meals by managing waste and seasonal purchasing. 3. Compliance & Duty Management KPIs Health & Safety Audit Score: 100% compliance on monthly internal safety checks (Fire, Water/Legionella, Pool, Safeguarding). Guest "Home from Home" Satisfaction: A score (derived from post-stay surveys) specifically measuring Cleanliness and Facility Functionality. Staff Retention & Training: A target for Staff Turnover The Ideal Candidate Experience Senior Management: At least 5 years in a senior operational role within hospitality, residential centres, or large-scale venue management. Board-Level Presence: Comfortable reporting to a Board and communicating complex operational data to stakeholders. Commercial Acumen: Proven track record of improving profit margins without compromising service quality. Team Leadership: Experience managing diverse teams (from maintenance and catering to sales and finance). Skills Strategic Thinking: The ability to look beyond the day-to-day and plan for the next 3 5 years. Financial Literacy: Ability to interpret P&Ls, balance sheets, and budget variances. Adaptability: Equally comfortable in a boardroom meeting as they are walking the estate with a contractor. Benefits Board Position: A genuine opportunity to shape the future of a significant regional venue. Autonomy: High degree of freedom to implement operational changes and drive the commercial strategy. Environment: Work in a beautiful 15-acre setting in the Herefordshire countryside. Why Join Us? You will be taking the helm of a financially viable venue at a pivotal moment of transition. You have the opportunity to secure the future of a unique estate that serves as a vital resource for schools, churches, and families alike. Job Description: Internal Document Role Profile Job Title: Operations Director Department: board level Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary Grade: TBC Start date: ASAP Role Purpose The Operations Director (OD) will hold total accountability for the day-to-day running of Dunfield House. As a Board member, you will translate the Board s long-term vision into operational reality. Your mission is to maximise the potential of our 15-acre estate, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across all potential revenue streams, while maintaining the financial health and charitable ethos of the venue. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Stewardship & Yield Management Monitor the venue s "Daily Burn" of £978.08, ensuring all operational activities contribute toward our annual break-even target of 103 "Full House Equivalent" (FHE) days. Implement and manage "Minimum Facility Fees" and "Minimum Catering Fees" to protect the venue against the risks of under-capacity. Drive a 2026 strategy to move from per-person metrics to FHE tracking to secure long-term sustainability. 2. Operational Excellence & Asset Management Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the historic manor, 15 acres of grounds and the indoor swimming pool our "gold dust" asset. Manage a quadrupling of energy costs through aggressive utility efficiency and smart scheduling of "Whole Site" vs. "Stables" bookings. Ensure the venue remains a "Safe Sanctuary" for schools and youth groups, maintaining all regulatory standards for residential stays. 3. Commercial Growth & Guest Experience Execute the "Midweek Profit Zone" strategy, targeting corporate retreats and "Work from Hotel" bookings to fill the Monday Friday slump. Collaborate on the "TRevPAG" initiative (Total Revenue Per Available Guest) to increase spend on extras like the tuck shop and pool hire. Maintain the "Home from Home" vibe that differentiates us from institutional "mega" centers, ensuring high-quality communal spaces for all guests. 4. Mission & People Leadership Lead the staff team with a focus on hospitality and mission-alignment. Oversee the "Church Subsidy" model, ensuring that faith-based groups receive their mandated support while commercial groups provide the necessary profit margins. Candidate Profile Commercial Acumen: You understand that a 70% occupancy in the Stables can still result in a net loss and know how to fix it. Operational Grit: You are comfortable managing a high fixed-cost heritage site with complex heating and maintenance needs. Values-Driven: You respect our faith-rooted origins and can balance charitable "at-cost" bookings with high-margin commercial events. Strategic Thinker: You can translate a "Mixed Booking Model" into a daily action plan for your team. If you d like, I can also format this into a PDF, a designed job advert layout, or a shorter recruitment ready version.

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Account & Commercial Marketing Specialist supports the strategy and execution for BCG's Account Based Marketing (ABM) program for BCG's high-priority client accounts. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Account & Commercial Marketing, this role will collaborate with account teams, practice area marketers, regional marketing, and cross-functional digital experts to bring personalized, insight-driven campaigns to life. You'll support campaign execution, track marketing performance, and contribute to team operations. This role is a great fit for someone looking to grow their B2B marketing skillset, deepen their understanding of account-based marketing (ABM), and work cross-functionally within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Campaign Coordination & Execution: You'll play a key role in coordinating impactful campaigns for our most strategic clients, helping deliver personalized marketing that supports commercial growth and strengthens client relationships. Assist with the onboarding process for new accounts: data validation, goal-setting, campaign strategy, and launch. Support the planning and delivery of ABM campaigns for priority accounts (1:1, 1:Few, and 1:Many). Collaborate with senior team members to create and maintain campaign timelines and checklists. Coordinate internal reviews of campaign materials, ensuring feedback is captured and incorporated. Help ensure campaign assets meet brand and quality standards. Marketing Insights & Reporting: You'll help the team and stakeholders understand how marketing efforts are influencing business outcomes by turning marketing data into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. Collaborate with analytics and operations teams to strengthen attribution models and program impact analysis. Gather and organize marketing performance data (e.g., engagement rates, email opens, account insights). Help create clear and compelling performance summaries using PowerPoint or Tableau dashboards. Maintain campaign dashboard and account weekly alerts in partnership with analytics team members. Tools, Platforms & Processes: BCG leverages a robust MarTech stack to power our ABM efforts. You'll ensure we're using our tools to their fullest potential and creating scalable systems for long-term success. Gain familiarity and proficiency with BCG's ABM tools, including Marketo, Demandbase, Salesforce, and Tableau. Maintain ABM email folders and templates in Marketo to reflect Global Email Marketing best practices. Document scalable processes and best practices to streamline execution and knowledge-sharing across teams. Partner with Enablement, Automation, and Insights teams to pilot new tools and drive innovation. Act as a connector across functions-building strong relationships and embedding ABM best practices across the organization. Team Support & Collaboration: You'll contribute to a culture of teaming and knowledge sharing, helping ensure our campaigns are delivered efficiently and in close partnership with stakeholders across the business. Schedule and help facilitate account planning or campaign check-in meetings. Partner closely with ABM Managers and other collaborators, including practice area marketers and operations support. Contribute ideas in team meetings and proactively suggest ways to improve execution. What You'll Bring You have the aptitude and skills to help drive and scale ABM at BCG in a way that is aligned with BCG's business goals and unique go-to-market approach. You thrive by collaborating with teams across the organization, working in a lean and agile way to implement BCG's Account & Commercial Marketing vision and strategy. You are a Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and storytelling skills. Confident communicator who builds trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders. Comfortable supporting strategic direction while executing day-to-day tasks with detail and care. Proactive self-starter who thrives in fast-moving, matrixed environments. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree - degree in marketing or communications preferred 2-4 years of experience in B2B marketing Clear written and verbal communication skills-able to bring clarity, creativity, and energy to complex topics. A team-first mindset with curiosity and eagerness to learn. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Familiarity with ABM and Martech tools (Marketo, Demandbase, Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Nav, Tableau, etc.) Who You'll Work With You will be a critical team member in BCG's Marketing function, collaborating across global Marketing, Marketing Technology, and Practice Areas, while supporting BCG accounts and client teams. Your days will be spent working with all levels of the BCG organization, including Managing Directors and Partners (and their account teams, support staff, and assistants), Marketing Directors, and peers. You also may work some with external vendors. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Sheridan Maine is partnering on an exclusive basis with a long-established and highly reputable organisation to recruit a Finance Director for a senior, board-level position in West Dorset. This Finance Director job offers a rare opportunity to join a successful business in a strategic finance leadership role, combining commercial finance, operational oversight, and board-level influence. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, you ll play a pivotal role in shaping business performance, driving financial strategy, and supporting long-term growth. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on Finance Director, Financial Controller stepping up, or senior finance leader seeking a broad, high-impact role within a collaborative environment. The Role Finance Director (FD) As Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the finance function while contributing to wider business operations. This is a highly visible FD role requiring both strategic thinking and day-to-day financial leadership. Key focus areas include: Leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting Delivering accurate and timely management accounts and financial reporting Providing commercial insight and financial analysis to support decision-making Partnering with the Board to drive business strategy and performance Supporting business growth, profitability, and operational efficiency Maintaining strong financial controls, governance, and compliance Finance Director Responsibilities Overall responsibility for financial management, cash flow, and reporting cycles Business partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic financial insight Managing banking relationships, funding arrangements, and covenant reporting Oversight of property, leases, and commercial agreements Responsibility for supplier contracts, cost control, and overhead management Supporting HR processes and people strategy alongside external advisors Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, and controls Collaborating on IT systems, operational efficiency, and business transformation Ensuring compliance with health & safety, legal, and regulatory requirements Finance Director Requirements To be successful in this Finance Director job, you will be: A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) An experienced Finance Director, Head of Finance, or Financial Controller ready to step up Proven in leading a finance function within a multi-site or complex business A strong commercial finance professional with strategic insight Confident operating at Board level, able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills A collaborative leader with strong communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable managing a broad, hands-on finance leadership role Why Apply for this Finance Director Role? Senior board-level Finance Director position with real influence Broad role combining strategic finance and operational leadership Opportunity to join a stable, well-established business Collaborative and supportive senior leadership team Chance to drive business improvement, growth, and change initiatives Apply for this Finance Director Job If you re searching for Finance Director jobs in the South West / West Dorset, or a senior finance leadership role where you can make a genuine impact, we d love to hear from you. Apply today to explore this Finance Director opportunity in confidence. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Sales and Operations Manager Cyber Security MSP Location: Sheffield (Office-Based) Reports To: Co-Directors £55,000 £65,000 per annum base salary £75,000 £85,000 OTE Join Our Client Driving Growth in the Cyber Era! Our client is on a mission to redefine what businesses expect from their Managed IT and Cyber Security provider. Based in Sheffield, they deliver Connectivity, Cloud, Voice, and Cyber Security solutions across the UK, helping organisations work smarter and safer in the digital-first world. They are entering their next phase of growth and are looking for a driven, commercially minded Sales and Operations Manager to join their leadership team. This is a hands-on, office-based role for someone who can take true ownership, driving new business performance while ensuring operational excellence from sale through to delivery and invoice. If you re a natural leader who loves turning strategy into measurable results, our client would love to meet you. About the Role As our client s Sales and Operations Manager, you ll sit at the crossroads of commercial performance and operational delivery. You ll work closely with their Co-Directors to execute their sales growth plans, lead their Account and New Business teams, and ensure that every deal successfully transitions into efficient, profitable delivery. Your impact will be felt across the business improving processes, boosting client satisfaction, and shaping how our client scales its Cyber Security and MSP services for the future. What You ll Be Doing Drive Sales Growth: Take ownership of our client s commercial targets, with a focus on Cyber Security and MSP service growth. Lead and motivate the Sales and Account management teams to exceed revenue goals. Ensure pipeline visibility and forecasting accuracy through structured reviews and reporting. Work with marketing and leadership to execute go-to-market strategies that convert leads into long-term customers. Identify new opportunities for cross-selling, upselling, and margin improvement. Actively support negotiation and deal structuring to ensure profitable outcomes. Deliver Operational Excellence: Own the full order lifecycle from sales handover to delivery and invoicing. Monitor and manage WIP performance to keep deals moving and revenue flowing. Coordinate between sales, project delivery, and support to maintain service standards and operational flow. Continuously improve processes to remove friction, improve accuracy, and fast-track delivery timelines. Track KPIs and implement dashboards that show real-time performance across all departments. Lead and Inspire: Work directly with our client s Co-Directors to deliver strategic growth goals. Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement in the Sheffield office. Coach and develop staff to push performance and confidence across commercial and operational teams. Represent them with clients and partners showcasing their commitment to quality, security, and innovation. What They re Looking For: 5+ years experience in a sales, service delivery, or operational management role within an MSP or IT services business. Proven record of driving revenue growth and improving delivery performance. Deep understanding of MSP operational processes (from quote to cash). Confident leadership style with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop high-performing teams. Commercially sharp and data-driven, comfortable managing forecasts, margins, and pipelines. Experience within Cyber Security services or managed protection solutions is preferred. Why Join Our Client: Competitive salary with performance-based bonus. Office-based with a strong team culture in Sheffield. Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, Cyber-focused MSP. Close collaboration with the company s Co-Directors and senior leadership team. A supportive environment that rewards initiative, ownership, and results. If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level in an environment that values initiative, creativity, and results, our client wants to hear from you. Ready to join their success story? Apply now and help shape their future growth.

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 Our Shared Service Centre team (SSC) provides essential support to a number of teams across our firm. As well as assisting on large-scale operations, beyond the capacity of a core specialist team, they provide the unparalleled expertise we need to keep moving forward. As part of this friendly department, you'll have the chance to work on exciting projects and develop your skillset. There's real opportunity, making it a great chance to use industry knowledge and experience to solve problems in your next career step, or it can be a place to learn if you're just starting out. If you want to work on important projects and explore your potential, we'll give you the friendly, supportive working environment to go far. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The purpose of Shared Service Centre Operations Manager role is to provide leadership and management of multi-discipline teams and ownership of delivery of an operational area of the SSC. This will involve strategic thinking, engineering effective and efficient end to end processes, resource planning across a number of teams within the operation and managing a team of Assistant managers. The post holder will be responsible for enabling the delivery of exceptional service, be client centric and quality focussed ensuring we deliver to our operational excellence standards. You'll be someone with: Proven experience at Operations Manager or equivalent level Exceptional leadership and people management skills Strong communication and influencing skills Proven project and change management skills - ability to manage complex operational projects Commercially focused with experience of managing against a P&L Ability to think both strategically and operationally Highly skilled in the development and leadership of teams with the ability to challenge and coach individuals Adept at working independently, pre-empting and resolving issues Highly diplomatic and discrete with the ability to handle highly sensitive matters Proactive at all times and able to work on own initiative without supervision Highly organised and driven while being aware of the wider context, as well as maintaining control over detail Strong ability to prioritise and focus on getting the job done while continuing to evaluate additional requests You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. 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.

Venue Manager The British Music Experience is the UK's museum of popular music-an immersive destination where visitors can relive the defining moments that shaped Britain's global musical legacy. Home to an unparalleled collection of iconic stage outfits, instruments, and memorabilia, the museum tells the story of British music from 1945 to the present day, celebrating its origins, evolution, and cultural impact. Our dynamic venue features interactive galleries, dedicated learning spaces, cutting-edge audiovisual installations, an instrument studio, a dance area, and a live performance venue. Alongside this, our Learning and Public Programmes, as well as a vibrant schedule of temporary exhibitions, enhance the visitor experience through a diverse range of events-from educational workshops for schools to expert-led masterclasses and live performances. Visitors can also enjoy our retail offering, showcasing the very best in music heritage merchandise, and a café overlooking the iconic River Mersey. We are now seeking an experienced and driven Venue Manager to join our senior leadership team. This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the operational and commercial success of the British Music Experience. The successful candidate will lead on venue operations and play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic business initiatives. The role encompasses oversight of ticketing strategy, content programming, human resources, marketing and PR, group sales and travel trade, social media, and retail operations. This is a unique opportunity to join an award-winning organisation at the heart of the UK's cultural landscape and to play a central role in driving its continued growth and success. Application Procedure For further details, please refer to the full job description. To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to: Deadline: 12 noon, Friday 24 April 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 4 May 2026 First-stage interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Candidates shortlisted for a second interview will be invited to attend in person at the museum during the week commencing 11 May 2026. If you have not heard from us by 5:00pm on Friday 1 May, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. The British Music Experience is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Venue Manager Job Description REPORTING TO - Executive Director LOCATION - British Music Experience (BME) DIRECT REPORTS - Visitor Experience Manager, AV Technician HOURS - Annualised, full-time - fully flexible over 7 days Job Purpose The Venue Manager plays a key leadership role within the British Music Experience, responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient running of the venue's daily and strategic operations. This position covers all aspects of operations management, including business planning, health and safety, ticketing, marketing and PR, group sales and travel trade, retail, education and corporate hospitality. Working closely with the Executive Director and other senior team members, the Venue Manager will ensure that the British Music Experience continues to deliver outstanding visitor experiences while achieving its commercial and strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Operational Management Lead the day-to-day operations of the British Music Experience, ensuring the venue runs efficiently and to the highest standards. Manage all internal operations and external service providers to deliver a seamless visitor experience. Oversee staff rotas, payroll, and petty cash. Maintain high standards of presentation across the venue, ensuring that all front-of-house areas meet agreed service standards. Act as Duty Manager as required, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the visitor attraction. Assist the Visitor Experience Management team in delivering an education programme that upholds quality standards, meets educational needs, and aligns with charitable objectives. Business Planning and Performance Work with the Executive Director to develop and deliver the annual business plan and budget. Undertake market research and analysis to inform business decisions and identify growth opportunities. Monitor performance across all departments, analysing financial, operational, and customer data to ensure business objectives are met. Represent the British Music Experience at relevant meetings and industry events. People Management Provide effective line management for the Visitor Experience Manager and AV Technician. Support recruitment, induction, training, and performance reviews in collaboration with the Executive Director. Oversee and develop the BME Volunteer Programme, ensuring it supports both operational needs and volunteer engagement. Promote a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture. Health, Safety and Compliance Lead on the management of Health & Safety, including maintaining up-to-date risk assessments and compliance documentation. Oversee the building maintenance programme, ensuring all facilities, exhibitions, and systems are safe and well maintained. Monitor and review incidents and accidents, ensuring effective reporting and follow-up. Ensure all areas and services remain accessible to visitors with disabilities. Customer Experience and Commercial Development Oversee the customer feedback and complaints process, ensuring issues are handled promptly and effectively. Monitor all commercial activities - including retail, ticketing, and events - to ensure they meet financial targets and business objectives. Work with the management team on web updates, social media content, and promotional activity to drive engagement and visitor growth. Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent and accurate visitor information is available across all channels. Collection and Content Oversight Work with the Collection & Public Programme Manager to oversee the display, maintenance, and periodic refresh of exhibition content. Support the development of new initiatives that enhance the visitor offer and align with BME's mission. Corporate Hospitality Respond promptly and professionally to all enquiries, prepare tailored quotes, and coordinate venue show-rounds. Collaborate with third-party caterers to deliver exceptional service and ensure a seamless client experience. Develop detailed event plans and provide hands-on support to event teams throughout execution. Essential Criteria Proven experience in venue or operations management. Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for managing staff and teams. Strong financial and analytical skills, with experience managing budgets and achieving performance targets. Confident user of IT systems and digital tools. Desirable Criteria Good knowledge of Liverpool's tourism, leisure, and events sectors. Passion for and knowledge of British popular music history. Experience in event management or within a museum, gallery, or visitor attraction setting. Core Competencies Strategic, organised, and capable of delivering to agreed plans and priorities. Self-motivated and able to work independently when required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams. Collaborative and supportive leadership style. Analytical and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving. Commitment to outstanding visitor experience and service quality.

We're working with a well-established manufacturing and distribution business looking to appoint a Finance Manager to strengthen the finance function and play a key role in improving operational and commercial insight across the business. This is a highly visible role within a collaborative leadership team, offering the opportunity to shape how finance supports the organisation - particularly around manufacturing costing, inventory and margin visibility . Working closely with the Managing Director and Finance Director , you'll be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial data, strengthening processes, and helping the business better understand the drivers behind performance. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Overseeing manufacturing costing, inventory valuation and WIP Strengthening month-end processes and financial controls Ensuring accuracy across stock, GRNI and reconciliation processes Interrogating ERP data to identify trends and improve reporting Partnering with operational teams to explain margin and profitability movements Supporting leadership with clear, actionable financial insight About You We're looking for an experienced finance professional who understands the realities of manufacturing finance and enjoys working closely with operations. You will likely have: Strong experience in manufacturing or product-based environments A solid understanding of costing, inventory and WIP A hands-on approach with strong systems and data interrogation skills The ability to translate financial information into clear business insight A proactive, curious mindset and strong communication skills The Opportunity This role offers the chance to join a stable, growing business where finance is a valued partner to the wider organisation. You'll have the opportunity to strengthen processes, improve visibility and make a tangible impact on how the business understands and drives profitability .

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As a Director, you will be managing a portfolio and be responsible for the timely completion and quality delivery of engagements. You will support the Partners with project work, build excellent relationships, initiate, and deliver marketing and business development projects and work with the senior members of the London Valuation Team in developing the business. You'll be someone with: Significant valuation experience at a sufficiently senior level gained in another professional services firm. Proficiency in a number of valuation techniques including: discounted cash flow, multiples analysis, options and other derivatives pricing, intangible asset and tax valuation approaches. Proven people leadership skills and commitment to developing teams. Strong Quality & Risk and Commercial Management skills. Adept ability to interpret financial statements in the context of valuations. Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand the internal and external drivers of value for a given asset. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'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 them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6, 500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach 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.

Senior Strategy Manager £64,000 - £75,000 Permanent - Full Time Stratford, London Hybrid - 2 days onsite Are you an experienced Strategy Specialist, be that in-house or within a consultancy? Have you led on large, complex, cross-organisational projects, developing both long-term organisational strategies, and smaller, bespoke, strategic projects for specific areas within an organisation? Do you have a proven track record, working closely with senior stakeholders, executive leadership teams and trustees, as a trusted partner to help identify and deliver on their key strategic objectives? If this sounds like you and you're looking for an opportunity to work for mission-led organisation, such as this world renowned, research charity, then please don't hesitate to get in touch. Investigo are thrilled to be partnering with this groundbreaking UK research charity as they look to appoint a Senior Strategy Manager to join its high-performing in-house Strategy Team. This influential position offers unparalleled exposure to the organisation's Executive Board, shaping decisions that span everything from scientific research, fundraising, retail, operations to commercial ventures. If you thrive in a fast-pace environment that requires intellectual agility, creativity, collaboration, and can build strong long lasting strategic thinking while working directly with senior stakeholders on organisation-wide priorities, read on. The Role As one of three Senior Strategy Managers, you'll be responsible for leading on high-priority strategic projects across a range of disciplines that align with the Executive Leadership Teams strategic objectives. The focus will be on finding creative and adaptable solutions to unlock organisational growth, optimise operations, and deliver long-term impact. You'll need to build strong, senior-level relationships and act as a partner to senior stakeholders, guiding the approach to strategic work and ensuring decisions are informed, evidence-based, and aligned. This is the ideal role for candidates with wide-ranging experience and the ability to adapt strategic approaches to complex, varying organisational needs - be that retail reviews, HR restructuring to scientific research priorities and commercial ventures. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with Executive Directors and senior stakeholders to scope, lead, and deliver strategy projects that shape and align to organisational priorities. Framing critical challenges, simplifying complex issues, and leveraging qualitative and quantitative insights to propose actionable solutions. Working across the full breadth of the organisation, adapting your approach to tackle projects that differ significantly in scope and focus. Coaching colleagues to build strategic capabilities, fostering collaboration within a high-performing team. About You This position requires substantial strategy experience combined with strong stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate will: Have 5-10+ years in strategy, with experience leading complex, cross-organisational projects either in top-tier consultancy or in-house strategy teams. Demonstrate breadth of experience, contributing to projects across multiple business areas, such as finance, retail, commercial ventures, research, or organisational design. Possess outstanding senior stakeholder management skills, with the credibility and confidence to influence executive leaders and trustees while partnering on strategic work. Show a creative, adaptable approach to problem-solving and the ability to think critically and strategically, from short to longer-term perspectives. Exhibit gravitas and an adaptable communication style to navigate challenging conversations and balance organisational priorities. Be highly numerate and analytical, with strong financial literacy and the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Candidates limited to specific areas of expertise (eg, finance or marketing strategy) or lacking senior stakeholder exposure will not be suitable for this role. Consulting backgrounds with broad project experience or demonstrable agility to pivot across multiple strategic disciplines are strongly preferred. Not-for-profit/Charity sector experience beneficial but not necessary. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an incredible National Charity as part of collaborative, high-performing team that have exposure and the opportunity to influence the future direction of the charity and its mission at an incredibly senior level. The Process If this sounds like you, please don't hesitate, apply today via the link below or send an up to date copy of your CV to (see below) Please note, applications will close Sunday 12th April for shortlisting the following week. It will be a 2 stage interview process to be completed by the end of April. Candidates must have full, unrestricted work rights for the UK as visa sponsorship is not available.

Salary: Competitive + Company Vehicle/Allowance + Bonus (DOE) An established and growing electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Technical Sales Manager to drive new business growth while supporting the delivery of high-quality electrical solutions across commercial, industrial, retail and facilities management sectors. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and commercially focused professional to play a key role in expanding market presence and strengthening client relationships. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and targeting new business opportunities, proactively engaging with decision-makers including facilities managers, landlords, consultants and project leads. You will attend site visits to assess requirements, scope works and develop tailored solutions that meet client needs while aligning with company capabilities and margins. A core part of the role will involve maintaining and developing relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and securing repeat business. Acting as the main point of contact for key accounts, you will provide technical guidance and support, helping clients make informed decisions regarding installations, testing, inspection, remedial works and compliance requirements. Working closely with the operations team, you will prepare detailed and accurate electrical estimates and quotations for new tenders and projects. This will include reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation, liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing, conducting site visits where required, and supporting projects through both tender and delivery stages. You will translate technical detail into clear and practical proposals, ensuring all submissions reflect company standards and profitability targets. You will lead sales meetings, presentations and client walk-throughs, prepare and submit competitive tenders, and negotiate pricing and terms in line with company policy. Close collaboration with engineers, project managers and supervisors will be essential to ensure a smooth transition from sales to project delivery, providing technical interpretation during project kick-off and throughout works where necessary. The role also requires strong market awareness, keeping up to date with NICEIC standards, electrical safety regulations and emerging technologies such as EV charging infrastructure, LED upgrades, energy efficiency systems, BMS and EMS solutions. You will identify new service lines and growth opportunities, helping to shape and refine the company s offering based on market trends and field feedback. You will maintain accurate CRM records, manage sales pipelines and forecasts, and provide regular progress reports to senior management, including the Commercial Director and Group Managing Director. To be considered, you will have proven experience in technical sales, estimating or business development within an electrical contracting, FM or building services environment. A strong understanding of electrical installations, testing and inspection, remedial works and compliance is essential, along with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Knowledge of energy efficiency systems, controls, LED upgrades, EV charge installations and BMS/EMS systems is highly desirable. An 18th Edition qualification or relevant technical certification would be advantageous but is not essential. You will be highly organised, capable of managing multiple enquiries and projects simultaneously, and confident in both negotiation and presentation settings. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are key, along with strong customer empathy, professionalism, tenacity and a positive, can-do attitude. A full UK driving licence is required. If you are a commercially driven electrical professional looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking contractor, we would welcome your application.

Operations Director Sector - Facilities Management Salary - c£80,000 Location - North England The Role This position offers full responsibility for overseeing a cluster of contracts within a defined territory in the North of England, ensuring smooth delivery, strong results, and consistently high standards across all sites. You ll guide a network of senior and mid-level managers, creating clarity, ownership, and a high-performance mindset throughout the region. The role combines strategic oversight with practical involvement, requiring someone who can influence outcomes both on the ground and at a leadership level. A major focus of the role is commercial performance. You ll interpret financial reports, spot patterns, and identify areas for improvement, turning complex figures into practical steps that enhance profitability and efficiency. You ll also contribute to securing and maintaining business, playing an active role in onboarding new contracts and strengthening long-term partnerships with key clients. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day performance across multiple locations within your region - North Englanf Ensure consistent standards and service quality across all operations Lead, mentor, and support a team of senior managers Take accountability for financial results, including cost control and profitability Review financial data to uncover risks and opportunities Convert insights into clear operational actions Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams Contribute to new contract launches and renewal processes Promote a culture focused on ownership, teamwork, and ongoing improvement Maintain adherence to safety, compliance, and operational policies Candidate Profile You bring significant experience leading complex, multi-location operations and thrive in environments where pace and performance matter. You re comfortable working with financial information and using it to guide decisions and influence outcomes. Rather than simply reviewing numbers, you actively use them to shape strategy and improve results. You re an effective leader who can engage, challenge, and inspire others, balancing big-picture thinking with a willingness to get involved when needed. What You ll Bring Demonstrated success in a senior operational leadership role, ideally across multiple sites Experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams Strong ability to interpret financial reports and drive performance improvements Commercial mindset with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes Skill in translating data into practical, results-driven actions Strong communication and relationship-building abilities A proactive and solution-oriented approach Confidence to make decisions, influence direction, and lead change

Mapped Recruitment is partnering with a high-growth SME organisation, circa £4m in turnover, based in West London, on their search for a No. 1 in finance, reporting into the business's Founders, to support their next phase of growth. This role will oversee and support the external bookkeeper with transactional finance duties (with scope to scale up/restructure the future finance team in the long term), whilst immediately being responsible for month-end tasks and commercial and strategic finance duties. Responsibilities: Reporting to the business founders, overseeing an external bookkeeper with finance operations, accounts payable and receivable Monthly bank reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies expenses processed by our bookkeeper in line with company policy Overseeing credit control Prepare monthly management accounts, including detailed P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting Month-end processes, including stock valuation and goods-in-transit reconciliation Cashflow forecasting VAT (UK/Europe/USA) Partner with the directors and senior leadership team to provide strategic financial insight. Ad hoc projects: Proactively identify opportunities to improve systems, reporting and operational efficiency Key Requirements: Experience within a similar role and organisation with the UK - B2B/B2C - wholesale, retail, consumer/stock environment is essential ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent experience Exceptional communication skills/finance business partner abilities Ability to have ownership of a Finance function of a similar size Aptitude to report into Founder level, supporting the commercial growth of the business Xero/Dext experience will be highly advantageous In addition to the stated salary range, this role also offers a discretionary bonus and private health care and is based in the office 4 days a week, 1 day from home (Notting Hill/Ladbroke Grove area) Full working rights are required for this role/no sponsorship is on offer

Private Client Tax Director- Top 10 Firm - Bury St Edmunds Are you a skilled private client tax specialist ready to lead, advise high-value clients, and help drive a growing practice in Bury St Edmunds If you enjoy complex advisory work, building strong relationships, and guiding a talented team, this role could be your next step. Our client, a Top 10 accountancy firm with a strong international reputation, has developed the UK's largest network of local offices with 4,000 staff across 80 locations. Strong investment has allowed the firm to grow both geographically as well as expand its service offerings. All this whilst building market-leading technology to support their team in providing an excellent client service. Offering excellent progression and unrivalled opportunity, this is a great firm with which to build a career. Private Client Tax Director responsibilities will include: Take charge and drive new business opportunities through personal networks and collaboration across teams Leading the successful delivery of complex consulting projects with technical excellence and a practical, commercial focus Supporting and developing junior team members through supervision, coaching, and mentoring Contributing to team strategy, operations, and people initiatives, including talent retention and training As a Private Client Tax Director you will be/have: CTA or ACA or (STEP) qualified Over 9 years' Personal Tax experience Experience working on a varied, large portfolio of clients consisting of directors of owner-managed businesses, property clients, HNWI's, landed estates, non-UK domiciled individuals and non-resident clients. Extensive personal tax advisory experience Experience with complex clients and managing client relationships Excellent staff management skills If you are looking for Private Client Tax Director jobs in Suffolk , please contact Austin Rose, the public practice recruitment specialists.

Your new company Hays Senior Finance are partnering with an established manufacturing business with annual turnover of approximately £13m, who focus on efficient production and tight margin control, are looking for a commercially driven Financial Controller based in Thetford, Suffolk. Your new role You will lead the finance team that is central to operational decision-making and cash management; this role will strengthen the day-to-day financial control and improve reporting to support growth. As the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the monthly management accounts and cash forecasting, which will require you to work closely with all aspects of the business in controlling operational costs. Your primary focus will be protecting and improving margins across production, sales pricing and cost of sales while ensuring robust working capital management (including invoice discounting arrangements). Team leadership - manage, coach and develop the transactional finance team to deliver accurate, timely processing and month-end close. Management accounts - prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and board packs for the Finance Director. Cash management & forecasting - own daily cash position, short-term cash forecasting and weekly cash reporting; optimise working capital and manage invoice discounting processes. AP & AR partnership - work with Accounts Payable and Receivable to enforce controls, reduce days outstanding, and control operational spend. Stock & production control - manage stock movement accounting, reconcile inventory balances, and ensure production costs are captured accurately. Pricing & cost of sales monitoring - monitor sales prices, margins and cost of sales; identify margin erosion and recommend corrective actions. Budgeting & forecasting - lead budgeting cycles, rolling forecasts and scenario planning to support operational decisions. Process improvement - design and implement improvements to reporting systems, month-end routines and financial controls (ERP, Excel models, automation). Compliance & controls - maintain SOX-style controls where applicable, ensure statutory accounting deadlines are met and support external audit. Stakeholder engagement - present financial insight to commercial, operations and senior leadership to influence pricing, production and cost decisions. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a Part Qualified or Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent). You will have proven experience ideally in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for management accounts, inventory accounting and cost of production and able to demonstrate a strong track record of managing operational costs and protecting margins. You will have a hands-on approach regarding cash forecasting and daily cash management along with experience, ideally of invoice discounting or similar working capital facilities. Strong systems experience with advanced Excel is essential. You will have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to translate financial information into clear operational actions. This is an ideal opportunity for a Financial Controller who is highly attentive to detail, process-oriented and comfortable driving change across finance and operational teams. What you'll get in return This role will be office-based 5 days a week in Thetford, working from 8.30am to 5.00pm. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension and a flexible salary package is being offered, dependent on experience and ability. Please contact Andy Jarman on for more details. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

A powerful campaigning organisation, Brain Tumour Research is the leading voice of the brain tumour community. Unique and much needed, we are the only national charity focused on finding a cure for all types of brain tumours. We are campaigning to increase the national investment in research into brain tumours to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK. We are seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to join our dynamic, innovative and collaborative Leadership Team at a pivotal point in our development as we seek to grow and reach and impact even further. This is a rare opportunity to lead a broad portfolio spanning finance, HR, systems, governance, risk and operational delivery, all within a charity that is rapidly growing its reach, influence and impact. In this role, you will shape organisational strategy, strengthen financial stewardship, and ensure we have the systems, processes and culture needed to support the next stage of our development. You'll lead talented teams, embed high-performing ways of working, and play a key role in enabling world-class research and national campaigning. We're looking for a strategic, values-led leader with a strong track record across both finance and operations. Someone who can see the bigger picture, think commercially, and bring rigour, insight and clarity to decision-making. You'll be an empowering people manager, an excellent communicator, and a collaborative partner who thrives in a mission-driven environment. Above all, you'll bring energy, curiosity and a genuine commitment to making a difference for people affected by brain tumours. If you're ready to take on a wide-ranging leadership role with real purpose, and help build a stronger organisation working towards a future free from brain tumours, we'd love to hear from you. For further information and details on how to apply, please visit: Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 10th April 2026.

Finance Manager - Newly Created Leadership Role This newly created Finance Manager position offers the chance to take full ownership of the company's financial operations and shape long-term financial strategy. It's a hands-on, office based role for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing or construction experience, confident in balancing day-to-day control with strategic insight. As Finance Manager, you'll be central to driving sustainable growth, strengthening financial processes, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager: Project & Construction Finance: Working closely with project managers, estimators, and commercial teams to oversee: Project profitability tracking and cost-to-cost forecasting Project valuations and applications for payment Tendering and bidding with accurate cost analysis Fully responsible for: Retentions management and recovery Contractual payment mechanisms (including MCD and similar frameworks ) Strategic Finance Evaluate investments, capital expenditure, and asset management Advise on borrowing, financing options, and lender relationships Support growth initiatives with robust financial modelling Financial Operations Lead bookkeeping, ledgers, and monthly/annual reporting Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity Develop and control budgets across departments and projects Oversee procurement and purchasing to reduce material and overhead costs Produce management accounts, cost reports, and financial KPIs What You Bring as Finance Manager Experience & Capability Proven experience as a Finance Manager or senior finance lead Strong background in manufacturing or contracting finance Deep knowledge of bookkeeping, cashflow, and budget management Solid understanding of construction finance: valuations, bidding, retentions, payment cycles Experience advising on investments, borrowing, and financial strategy High levels of accuracy, integrity, and commercial awareness Desirable Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience in specialist construction or craft-led sectors Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills Understanding of M&A activity Experience implementing share ownership schemes Ways of Working Skilled at improving efficiency through strong processes, controls, and governance Confident ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements Experience integrating financial systems with operational platforms (e.g., Simpro, Procore) Comfortable liaising with external accountants, auditors, banks, and advisors Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach Clear, confident communicator able to advise at director level Organised, proactive, and commercially minded Values-driven, committed to quality and long-term legacy Due to the nature of the role, it is office based, therefore you will need to live within a daily commutable distance, using your own transport. Only those who fulfill the specified criteria will be considered. If you have not received a response within 5 working days, then you have not been successful on this occasion. Gibson Search acting as an Employment Agency.