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. 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 industry. We'll help you succeed Join us as a Senior Manager in our Business Restructuring team, where your focus will be primarily on proactively managing advisory assignments. You'll manage complex client engagements, whilst supporting junior colleagues to ensure they grow and succeed. Alongside this you will continue to develop your existing relevant technical and accountancy knowledge through on-the-job experience and a variety of training opportunities. In addition, there are a range of opportunities to become involved in business development initiatives. This role is responsible to a designated director or partner on specific cases and ultimately to a dedicated people manager. The Business Restructuring team works on a wide variety of dynamic projects and the candidate will receive exposure to a large number of assignments. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking for a constant variety of unique challenges. What We're Looking For: Relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ACCA, and an insolvency qualification is a plus but not essential). A demonstrable track record at Manager/Senior Manager level. Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint. Excellent written and numerical skills. Good organisational skills to manage your time effectively. Willingness to learn and embrace new challenges. Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player. 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
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. 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 industry. We'll help you succeed Join us as a Senior Manager in our Business Restructuring team, where your focus will be primarily on proactively managing advisory assignments. You'll manage complex client engagements, whilst supporting junior colleagues to ensure they grow and succeed. Alongside this you will continue to develop your existing relevant technical and accountancy knowledge through on-the-job experience and a variety of training opportunities. In addition, there are a range of opportunities to become involved in business development initiatives. This role is responsible to a designated director or partner on specific cases and ultimately to a dedicated people manager. The Business Restructuring team works on a wide variety of dynamic projects and the candidate will receive exposure to a large number of assignments. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking for a constant variety of unique challenges. What We're Looking For: Relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ACCA, and an insolvency qualification is a plus but not essential). A demonstrable track record at Manager/Senior Manager level. Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint. Excellent written and numerical skills. Good organisational skills to manage your time effectively. Willingness to learn and embrace new challenges. Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player. 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Deals 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. 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 industry. 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 stakeholders 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. You'll be an Assistant Director/ Senior Manager in our Healthcare and Life Sciences team playing an important role in Project Delivery, Business Development, Thought Leadership and Practice Development for the Strategy & CDD practice. You will be expected to be able to interact and build relationships with clients, as well as review the Life Sciences market for potential targets and subsectors of interest. Other roles will include the learning and development of the junior team and other managerial tasks. We are a fast-growing Healthcare & Life Sciences Strategy & CDD practice that has created a strong reputation and brand in the market for providing high quality work. We are looking for an individual that can become a leader in the team and help us fuel the next growth phase of our practice. We also often collaborate with our other deal advisory sector teams including M&A, TS and VCS on projects. You'll be someone Demonstrable experience in running Commercial Due Diligence projects / streams in numerous deals, as well as growth strategy projects (preferably in a similar firm / environment) Sector experience and in particular deals and growth strategy experience within the sector. Experience in managing teams to deliver superior results, ability to find innovative solution to complex issues Ability to develop and inspire junior team, knowledge / credential development and contribute more widely to running the team and to BDO Experience in recruitment, learning and development and ability to effectively grow and mentor a team Risk and compliance: working knowledge of ethics and independence, regulation and how to work effectively within guidelines and to mitigate risk Good working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Deals 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. 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 industry. 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 stakeholders 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. You'll be an Assistant Director/ Senior Manager in our Healthcare and Life Sciences team playing an important role in Project Delivery, Business Development, Thought Leadership and Practice Development for the Strategy & CDD practice. You will be expected to be able to interact and build relationships with clients, as well as review the Life Sciences market for potential targets and subsectors of interest. Other roles will include the learning and development of the junior team and other managerial tasks. We are a fast-growing Healthcare & Life Sciences Strategy & CDD practice that has created a strong reputation and brand in the market for providing high quality work. We are looking for an individual that can become a leader in the team and help us fuel the next growth phase of our practice. We also often collaborate with our other deal advisory sector teams including M&A, TS and VCS on projects. You'll be someone Demonstrable experience in running Commercial Due Diligence projects / streams in numerous deals, as well as growth strategy projects (preferably in a similar firm / environment) Sector experience and in particular deals and growth strategy experience within the sector. Experience in managing teams to deliver superior results, ability to find innovative solution to complex issues Ability to develop and inspire junior team, knowledge / credential development and contribute more widely to running the team and to BDO Experience in recruitment, learning and development and ability to effectively grow and mentor a team Risk and compliance: working knowledge of ethics and independence, regulation and how to work effectively within guidelines and to mitigate risk Good working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. 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 industry. We'll help you succeed Join us as a Senior Manager in our Business Restructuring team, where your focus will be primarily on proactively managing advisory assignments. You'll manage complex client engagements, whilst supporting junior colleagues to ensure they grow and succeed. Alongside this you will continue to develop your existing relevant technical and accountancy knowledge through on-the-job experience and a variety of training opportunities. In addition, there are a range of opportunities to become involved in business development initiatives. This role is responsible to a designated director or partner on specific cases and ultimately to a dedicated people manager. The Business Restructuring team works on a wide variety of dynamic projects and the candidate will receive exposure to a large number of assignments. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking for a constant variety of unique challenges. What We're Looking For: Relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ACCA, and an insolvency qualification is a plus but not essential). A demonstrable track record at Manager/Senior Manager level. Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint. Excellent written and numerical skills. Good organisational skills to manage your time effectively. Willingness to learn and embrace new challenges. Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player. 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
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. 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 industry. We'll help you succeed Join us as a Senior Manager in our Business Restructuring team, where your focus will be primarily on proactively managing advisory assignments. You'll manage complex client engagements, whilst supporting junior colleagues to ensure they grow and succeed. Alongside this you will continue to develop your existing relevant technical and accountancy knowledge through on-the-job experience and a variety of training opportunities. In addition, there are a range of opportunities to become involved in business development initiatives. This role is responsible to a designated director or partner on specific cases and ultimately to a dedicated people manager. The Business Restructuring team works on a wide variety of dynamic projects and the candidate will receive exposure to a large number of assignments. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking for a constant variety of unique challenges. What We're Looking For: Relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ACCA, and an insolvency qualification is a plus but not essential). A demonstrable track record at Manager/Senior Manager level. Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint. Excellent written and numerical skills. Good organisational skills to manage your time effectively. Willingness to learn and embrace new challenges. Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player. 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. 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 Data Office is responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise-wide data strategy for BDO. Within the Data Office, the Data and Analytics team builds value-focussed data products strategically on the Enterprise Data and Analytics Platform (EDAP), internally for the firm. The Data Analytics Lead sits within this growing team to build, develop, and support the growing catalogue of data products offered by the Data Office and will play a vital part in the execution of the data strategy. Reporting to the Data Analytics Manager, the Data Analytics Lead will be a key role in the translation of data into meaningful and actionable insights. It is also their responsibility to provide value from the wealth of data available by understanding, not only the business, but also the technical aspects of the data. They will be curious and grow their knowledge of the business and systems to get to the bottom of what stakeholders are really asking for, providing the best product to suit their needs. The Data Analytics Lead will drive continuous improvement with developing value-adding products as well as by highlighting any data risks found through thorough testing and analysis. They will utilise their analytical expertise to support the technical development of the team and the data literacy of the business. You will; Strive for excellence in data analytics by driving, designing, building, and managing data analytics products. Deliver products with the right tool, considering security, sensitivity, and a strategic versus tactical approach. Work closely with the Data Engineering counterparts to develop the building blocks to analytics by understanding and contributing to the ETL processes with knowledge of project required analytical outputs. Possess foresight in builds of curated datasets to allow for further use cases than the original ask to support Data Engineering with information on what would be required to enhance curated datasets. Provide expert guidance and recommendations to the business on analytics, inclusive of advanced analysis, modelling and performance measurement. Understand BDO's analytical issues across streams and utilises this knowledge to maximise value from BDO's internal data as well in conjunction with external data sources. Collaborate with both business and technical subject matter experts to provide products which focus on a holistic approach. Ensure that data quality and governance are at the forefront of thought and works to inform and enable the Data Governance team in the advancement of BDO's data maturity. You'll be someone with; Experience of working in the fields of data analysis, data science, or business intelligence. Extensive experience in data analytics and data visualisation, inclusive of elements such as impact analysis and beyond descriptive and diagnostic analytics. Experience with designing and building ETL, data warehousing, data preparation and SQL. A track record in making data solutions accessible for end-users. Experience of working with stakeholders to deliver a data-driven approach to decision making. A demonstrable track record of driving the transition away from manual and heavily Excel based analysis towards automated or semi-automated solutions. Experience in translating business requirements whilst also enhancing their ask by providing and explaining useful additional analysis. Expert knowledge of star schema modelling including dimensional data modelling, the identification of dimensions, facts, measures and hierarchies. Advanced experience developing analytics using Microsoft Power BI and/or other data visualisation tools. Proficiency in SQL and, preferably, Python. Experience in team and resource management. 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
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 that lead them. 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 Data Office is responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise-wide data strategy for BDO. Within the Data Office, the Data and Analytics team builds value-focussed data products strategically on the Enterprise Data and Analytics Platform (EDAP), internally for the firm. The Data Analytics Lead sits within this growing team to build, develop, and support the growing catalogue of data products offered by the Data Office and will play a vital part in the execution of the data strategy. Reporting to the Data Analytics Manager, the Data Analytics Lead will be a key role in the translation of data into meaningful and actionable insights. It is also their responsibility to provide value from the wealth of data available by understanding, not only the business, but also the technical aspects of the data. They will be curious and grow their knowledge of the business and systems to get to the bottom of what stakeholders are really asking for, providing the best product to suit their needs. The Data Analytics Lead will drive continuous improvement with developing value-adding products as well as by highlighting any data risks found through thorough testing and analysis. They will utilise their analytical expertise to support the technical development of the team and the data literacy of the business. You will; Strive for excellence in data analytics by driving, designing, building, and managing data analytics products. Deliver products with the right tool, considering security, sensitivity, and a strategic versus tactical approach. Work closely with the Data Engineering counterparts to develop the building blocks to analytics by understanding and contributing to the ETL processes with knowledge of project required analytical outputs. Possess foresight in builds of curated datasets to allow for further use cases than the original ask to support Data Engineering with information on what would be required to enhance curated datasets. Provide expert guidance and recommendations to the business on analytics, inclusive of advanced analysis, modelling and performance measurement. Understand BDO's analytical issues across streams and utilises this knowledge to maximise value from BDO's internal data as well in conjunction with external data sources. Collaborate with both business and technical subject matter experts to provide products which focus on a holistic approach. Ensure that data quality and governance are at the forefront of thought and works to inform and enable the Data Governance team in the advancement of BDO's data maturity. You'll be someone with; Experience of working in the fields of data analysis, data science, or business intelligence. Extensive experience in data analytics and data visualisation, inclusive of elements such as impact analysis and beyond descriptive and diagnostic analytics. Experience with designing and building ETL, data warehousing, data preparation and SQL. A track record in making data solutions accessible for end-users. Experience of working with stakeholders to deliver a data-driven approach to decision making. A demonstrable track record of driving the transition away from manual and heavily Excel based analysis towards automated or semi-automated solutions. Experience in translating business requirements whilst also enhancing their ask by providing and explaining useful additional analysis. Expert knowledge of star schema modelling including dimensional data modelling, the identification of dimensions, facts, measures and hierarchies. Advanced experience developing analytics using Microsoft Power BI and/or other data visualisation tools. Proficiency in SQL and, preferably, Python. Experience in team and resource management. 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We are 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 that lead them. We will 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 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 industry We will 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 will 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 executives, directors, and BDO's partners to help our clients achieve their objectives. You will be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview This role is within the Prudential & Authorisations Team ("P&A Team") where you will focus on prudential risk management (e.g. capital, liquidity, recovery planning, and solvent wind-down planning) for financial institutions in particular banks and building societies. Key areas of focus are ICAAP/ILAAP, Recovery Planning, Basel 3.1, ESG, strong and simple regime, resolution planning and capital optimisation. Nevertheless, there will also be an opportunity to also work across other types of firms such as investment and payment service firms. Our portfolio is growing and the role provides great potential for longer-term career progression for the right candidate in this rapidly developing advisor area of BDO's service offering. We are looking for someone with: In-depth prudential regulatory experience gained in the industry, consulting or as a regulator (or combination thereof); Strong technical knowledge of UK prudential regulation; ideally both capital, liquidity and recovery planning; Strong project management skills with track-record of delivering complex projects; Strong communication and report writing skills; the candidate will also be a confident speaker to deliver effective training sessions and webinars both to client/colleagues; An excellent understanding of the EU and UK financial services legislation, including the UK CRR, CRD, and familiarity with the Prudential Regulation Authority's Rulebook and the Financial Conduct Authority's Handbook; Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. We value diversity and you will be able to be yourself; we recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We are committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, the team, and the specific task at hand. At BDO, we will 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 are in it together! We are 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 are 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 have a clear purpose, and we are confident in our future, because adapt and evolve 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We are 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 that lead them. We will 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 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 industry We will 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 will 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 executives, directors, and BDO's partners to help our clients achieve their objectives. You will be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview This role is within the Prudential & Authorisations Team ("P&A Team") where you will focus on prudential risk management (e.g. capital, liquidity, recovery planning, and solvent wind-down planning) for financial institutions in particular banks and building societies. Key areas of focus are ICAAP/ILAAP, Recovery Planning, Basel 3.1, ESG, strong and simple regime, resolution planning and capital optimisation. Nevertheless, there will also be an opportunity to also work across other types of firms such as investment and payment service firms. Our portfolio is growing and the role provides great potential for longer-term career progression for the right candidate in this rapidly developing advisor area of BDO's service offering. We are looking for someone with: In-depth prudential regulatory experience gained in the industry, consulting or as a regulator (or combination thereof); Strong technical knowledge of UK prudential regulation; ideally both capital, liquidity and recovery planning; Strong project management skills with track-record of delivering complex projects; Strong communication and report writing skills; the candidate will also be a confident speaker to deliver effective training sessions and webinars both to client/colleagues; An excellent understanding of the EU and UK financial services legislation, including the UK CRR, CRD, and familiarity with the Prudential Regulation Authority's Rulebook and the Financial Conduct Authority's Handbook; Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. We value diversity and you will be able to be yourself; we recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We are committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, the team, and the specific task at hand. At BDO, we will 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 are in it together! We are 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 are 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 have a clear purpose, and we are confident in our future, because adapt and evolve to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. 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 industry. We'll help you succeed Join us as a Senior Manager in our Business Restructuring team, where your focus will be primarily on proactively managing advisory assignments. You'll manage complex client engagements, whilst supporting junior colleagues to ensure they grow and succeed. Alongside this you will continue to develop your existing relevant technical and accountancy knowledge through on-the-job experience and a variety of training opportunities. In addition, there are a range of opportunities to become involved in business development initiatives. This role is responsible to a designated director or partner on specific cases and ultimately to a dedicated people manager. The Business Restructuring team works on a wide variety of dynamic projects and the candidate will receive exposure to a large number of assignments. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking for a constant variety of unique challenges. What We're Looking For: Relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ACCA, and an insolvency qualification is a plus but not essential). A demonstrable track record at Manager/Senior Manager level. Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint. Excellent written and numerical skills. Good organisational skills to manage your time effectively. Willingness to learn and embrace new challenges. Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player. 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
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. 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 industry. We'll help you succeed Join us as a Senior Manager in our Business Restructuring team, where your focus will be primarily on proactively managing advisory assignments. You'll manage complex client engagements, whilst supporting junior colleagues to ensure they grow and succeed. Alongside this you will continue to develop your existing relevant technical and accountancy knowledge through on-the-job experience and a variety of training opportunities. In addition, there are a range of opportunities to become involved in business development initiatives. This role is responsible to a designated director or partner on specific cases and ultimately to a dedicated people manager. The Business Restructuring team works on a wide variety of dynamic projects and the candidate will receive exposure to a large number of assignments. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking for a constant variety of unique challenges. What We're Looking For: Relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ACCA, and an insolvency qualification is a plus but not essential). A demonstrable track record at Manager/Senior Manager level. Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint. Excellent written and numerical skills. Good organisational skills to manage your time effectively. Willingness to learn and embrace new challenges. Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player. 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Deals 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. 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 industry. 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 with: 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 stakeholders 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. A relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ ACCA) An insolvency qualification and/ or experience of contingency planning is desirable, but not essential Deeper experience / network within specific sector(s) is desirable, but not essential Up to date understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements Strong working knowledge of Microsoft tools including Excel, PowerBI and PowerPoint. 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Deals 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. 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 industry. 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 with: 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 stakeholders 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. A relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ ACCA) An insolvency qualification and/ or experience of contingency planning is desirable, but not essential Deeper experience / network within specific sector(s) is desirable, but not essential Up to date understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements Strong working knowledge of Microsoft tools including Excel, PowerBI and PowerPoint. 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Markets, Sales & Clients (MSC) function is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Our goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of stakeholders. You'll be rewarded with a career with real purpose. 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. The role 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 BDO's partners and your direct team. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our sales performance and be considered as a subject matter expert on winning work in a professional services environment. The Director of Sales and Business Development is a new, senior role responsible for developing people, processes and technology for a community of sales professionals working across the sales cycle to drive revenue for the firm through various practice areas, internal channels and the go-to-market programme. The role requires a client-centric, commercial mindset to build relationships with senior partners and understand their markets and growth strategies. Leading the sales community, the successful applicant will ensure their team is equipped to deliver the skills and services required to support their growth plans nationally across service lines, sectors and regional markets. It's a fast paced, hands-on role requiring an ability to blend strategy with execution. The Director of Sales and Business Development will collaborate with other Directors in the MSC leadership team, to align on the overall MSC strategy and deliver a consistent people experience ensuring the function processes are appropriately applied. They will also oversee the skills development programme of their part of the function, working internally and externally to establish excellence in their area of expertise. In this role you will also: Strategy & Vision Define and implement a comprehensive strategy for the sales and business development community, supporting MSC's overall strategy, to develop professional sales skills focused on a comprehensive understanding of the sales cycle . Design and execute a skills development programme to provide the BDO business with capabilities that can be deployed in the right place, with the right skills, at the right time . Create a culture of client centricity, speed to market and commercialism whilst fostering an environment which is collaborative, high energy and high impact . Identify future sales requirements in the function, and across the wider practice to both meet the needs of expectations of our customers and retain a competitive advantage in the market . Firmwide Business Development Capabilities Own the firm's sales methodology, to ensure it is updated to reflect the latest selling trends and skills that showcase 'best practice'. Also ensure people in the capability are experts at understanding the methodology, that they are using it, and able to coach others . Engage with the business to identify and address skills gaps in the business and ensure there is a consistency of implementation of the sales processes - and the right behaviours adopted to apply them . Assess key behaviours across key business development activities associated with finding work, winning work and growing relationships to build tools and guides which drive more consistency and improve mindset, skillset and toolset of practice staff across the sales cycle . Data Analysis & Sales Performance Collaborate with other parts of MSC and the wider business to understand pipeline metrics and trends to identify sales/business development opportunities for the business and the MSC function. Establish key performance indicators and metrics to measure performance of teams and individuals across the sales cycle. Where appropriate, establish principles through which resources can be deployed into various practice areas and programmes across BDO . Report to senior stakeholders on KPIs to demonstrate value and impact across the sales cycle of the people working in MSC . Team Leadership & Development Leading from the front, building, leading, and developing a high-performing sales team by providing coaching (skills development), filling gaps where needed and nurturing talent . Ensure that policies, procedures, and processes are clearly defined, documented, and adhered to, promoting operational efficiency and data accuracy across the capability. Work with the HR function and MSC leadership to ensure performance management issues are appropriately addressed across MSC in a consistent and timely manner . As a member of the MSC leadership team, collaborate with colleagues and/or lead on a wide range of MSC-specific and firmwide activities Engage with colleagues in the global BDO network in similar roles to drive consistency and collaboration across the wider business. Technology Management Utilise the MSC technology stack supporting sales and business development, ensuring it is maintained, optimised, and customised as necessary . Ensure that the firm's CRM system is used appropriately across the capability . Identify opportunities to simplify and improve systems and processes, avoiding unnecessary complexity and customisation . Working with the Operations Director, horizon scan opportunities for new potential technology platforms for future consideration by the function and/or the wider firm . Collaboration Work closely with the other capability Directors to align MSC activities across the firm's Gold Programmes and to ensure a seamless transition between sales and marketing activities . Collaborate with other Central Operations teams and workstreams to connect processes for winning work to provide a frictionless experience for the business . Risk, People & Compliance Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks . You'll be someone with: Proven experience in director sales, and /or sales enablement roles, with demonstrable experience in a senior management role leading large teams covering the end-to-end sales cycle within the professional services sector . Experience in evaluating, enhancing and delivering sales methodologies and training within a professional services environment . A strategic sales background, with a proven track record of leading and transforming sales/BD teams across Account Management, Lead Generation, Bids & Proposals . Strong analytical, organisational and project management skills with attention to detail . A fo c us on client-centricity, commercial decision making and a 'can-do' attitude . Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership . Experience of using CRM platforms, including Microsoft Dynamics and other technology sales enablement tools to drive data-driven sales decisions Ability to build senior internal relationships and manage external partners and vendors . Strong leadership skills, with the energy, motivation and leadership to build and transform a 'best-in- class' sales function which contributes directly to the top line revenue . 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 are core BDO 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. . click apply for full job details
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Markets, Sales & Clients (MSC) function is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Our goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of stakeholders. You'll be rewarded with a career with real purpose. 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. The role 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 BDO's partners and your direct team. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our sales performance and be considered as a subject matter expert on winning work in a professional services environment. The Director of Sales and Business Development is a new, senior role responsible for developing people, processes and technology for a community of sales professionals working across the sales cycle to drive revenue for the firm through various practice areas, internal channels and the go-to-market programme. The role requires a client-centric, commercial mindset to build relationships with senior partners and understand their markets and growth strategies. Leading the sales community, the successful applicant will ensure their team is equipped to deliver the skills and services required to support their growth plans nationally across service lines, sectors and regional markets. It's a fast paced, hands-on role requiring an ability to blend strategy with execution. The Director of Sales and Business Development will collaborate with other Directors in the MSC leadership team, to align on the overall MSC strategy and deliver a consistent people experience ensuring the function processes are appropriately applied. They will also oversee the skills development programme of their part of the function, working internally and externally to establish excellence in their area of expertise. In this role you will also: Strategy & Vision Define and implement a comprehensive strategy for the sales and business development community, supporting MSC's overall strategy, to develop professional sales skills focused on a comprehensive understanding of the sales cycle . Design and execute a skills development programme to provide the BDO business with capabilities that can be deployed in the right place, with the right skills, at the right time . Create a culture of client centricity, speed to market and commercialism whilst fostering an environment which is collaborative, high energy and high impact . Identify future sales requirements in the function, and across the wider practice to both meet the needs of expectations of our customers and retain a competitive advantage in the market . Firmwide Business Development Capabilities Own the firm's sales methodology, to ensure it is updated to reflect the latest selling trends and skills that showcase 'best practice'. Also ensure people in the capability are experts at understanding the methodology, that they are using it, and able to coach others . Engage with the business to identify and address skills gaps in the business and ensure there is a consistency of implementation of the sales processes - and the right behaviours adopted to apply them . Assess key behaviours across key business development activities associated with finding work, winning work and growing relationships to build tools and guides which drive more consistency and improve mindset, skillset and toolset of practice staff across the sales cycle . Data Analysis & Sales Performance Collaborate with other parts of MSC and the wider business to understand pipeline metrics and trends to identify sales/business development opportunities for the business and the MSC function. Establish key performance indicators and metrics to measure performance of teams and individuals across the sales cycle. Where appropriate, establish principles through which resources can be deployed into various practice areas and programmes across BDO . Report to senior stakeholders on KPIs to demonstrate value and impact across the sales cycle of the people working in MSC . Team Leadership & Development Leading from the front, building, leading, and developing a high-performing sales team by providing coaching (skills development), filling gaps where needed and nurturing talent . Ensure that policies, procedures, and processes are clearly defined, documented, and adhered to, promoting operational efficiency and data accuracy across the capability. Work with the HR function and MSC leadership to ensure performance management issues are appropriately addressed across MSC in a consistent and timely manner . As a member of the MSC leadership team, collaborate with colleagues and/or lead on a wide range of MSC-specific and firmwide activities Engage with colleagues in the global BDO network in similar roles to drive consistency and collaboration across the wider business. Technology Management Utilise the MSC technology stack supporting sales and business development, ensuring it is maintained, optimised, and customised as necessary . Ensure that the firm's CRM system is used appropriately across the capability . Identify opportunities to simplify and improve systems and processes, avoiding unnecessary complexity and customisation . Working with the Operations Director, horizon scan opportunities for new potential technology platforms for future consideration by the function and/or the wider firm . Collaboration Work closely with the other capability Directors to align MSC activities across the firm's Gold Programmes and to ensure a seamless transition between sales and marketing activities . Collaborate with other Central Operations teams and workstreams to connect processes for winning work to provide a frictionless experience for the business . Risk, People & Compliance Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks . You'll be someone with: Proven experience in director sales, and /or sales enablement roles, with demonstrable experience in a senior management role leading large teams covering the end-to-end sales cycle within the professional services sector . Experience in evaluating, enhancing and delivering sales methodologies and training within a professional services environment . A strategic sales background, with a proven track record of leading and transforming sales/BD teams across Account Management, Lead Generation, Bids & Proposals . Strong analytical, organisational and project management skills with attention to detail . A fo c us on client-centricity, commercial decision making and a 'can-do' attitude . Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership . Experience of using CRM platforms, including Microsoft Dynamics and other technology sales enablement tools to drive data-driven sales decisions Ability to build senior internal relationships and manage external partners and vendors . Strong leadership skills, with the energy, motivation and leadership to build and transform a 'best-in- class' sales function which contributes directly to the top line revenue . 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 are core BDO 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. . click apply for full job details
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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. 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. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products or projects. Confidence building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at both a junior and senior level. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. 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. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products or projects. Confidence building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at both a junior and senior level. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. 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. Reporting into the I T Architecture team , the purpose of this role is to lead in designing, planning , and delivering solutions in collaboration with our Innovation & Digi tal Office and the business streams . Some of these solutions will be derived from innovation ideas that are being generated with in the business. You'll w ork closely with other A rchitects , and Innovation Managers to ensure new solutions address a business problem whil st adhering to our architectural design and enterprise strategy . In order to accelerate time to market, you will utilise approaches such as buy before build and a rapid agile delivery . Using both minimum viable product and iterative principals the role is responsible in delivering solutions at speed into the business, utilising a 'cloud first' strategy. You must be both technically proficient and solution focussed, motivated by finding coherent and strategic solutions to complex business. You will have a track record of innovation and be able to demonstrate examples of using creativity and technical knowledge to achieve successful business outcomes through an engaging and consultative approach. In this role you'll : Be responsible for leading the design, and technical delivery of prototypes and digital products within an agile squad . Participate in the discovery of new opportunities, turning problems statements into business outcome dri ven technical proposals. Solve problems using creative approaches and emerging technologies. Be comfortable learning, and becoming a subject matter expert within, an assigned business domain. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Integration Architects and Cloud Architects to build coherent systems within our IT environments. Work alongside Business Analysts and UX Designers supporting the gathering and validating of requirements, user journeys and user experience . Contribute to the growth of the IT Architecture function and its practices , ensuring that Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. Contribute and adhere to technical , delivery , and service governance standards whilst designing solutions. Adhere to change processes and produce high quality technical documentation . You'll be someone with: Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills. Able to communicate to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and 3rd parties . Experience working with the following technologies: JavaScript, React, C# . NET , Python, SQL, APIs , Azure, Power Platform, SaaS , PaaS , IaC . Exposure to and understanding of emerging technologies e.g. AI, LLMs, Machine Learning, NLP , MCP etc . Experience in architecture and software development methodologies , and design techniques e.g. Agile, C4, UML , TOGAF , Microsoft Well-Architected Framework , design patterns . Experience using modern tools in support of delivery: e.g. Azure DevOps, LeanIX , Lucidchart , Figma, Balsamiq, M365. Excellent understanding of public cloud hosted infrastructure and application integrations. Experience in building Minimal Viable Products (MVP) and working with product teams. Experience evaluating and working with SaaS products. 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. 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. Reporting into the I T Architecture team , the purpose of this role is to lead in designing, planning , and delivering solutions in collaboration with our Innovation & Digi tal Office and the business streams . Some of these solutions will be derived from innovation ideas that are being generated with in the business. You'll w ork closely with other A rchitects , and Innovation Managers to ensure new solutions address a business problem whil st adhering to our architectural design and enterprise strategy . In order to accelerate time to market, you will utilise approaches such as buy before build and a rapid agile delivery . Using both minimum viable product and iterative principals the role is responsible in delivering solutions at speed into the business, utilising a 'cloud first' strategy. You must be both technically proficient and solution focussed, motivated by finding coherent and strategic solutions to complex business. You will have a track record of innovation and be able to demonstrate examples of using creativity and technical knowledge to achieve successful business outcomes through an engaging and consultative approach. In this role you'll : Be responsible for leading the design, and technical delivery of prototypes and digital products within an agile squad . Participate in the discovery of new opportunities, turning problems statements into business outcome dri ven technical proposals. Solve problems using creative approaches and emerging technologies. Be comfortable learning, and becoming a subject matter expert within, an assigned business domain. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Integration Architects and Cloud Architects to build coherent systems within our IT environments. Work alongside Business Analysts and UX Designers supporting the gathering and validating of requirements, user journeys and user experience . Contribute to the growth of the IT Architecture function and its practices , ensuring that Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. Contribute and adhere to technical , delivery , and service governance standards whilst designing solutions. Adhere to change processes and produce high quality technical documentation . You'll be someone with: Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills. Able to communicate to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and 3rd parties . Experience working with the following technologies: JavaScript, React, C# . NET , Python, SQL, APIs , Azure, Power Platform, SaaS , PaaS , IaC . Exposure to and understanding of emerging technologies e.g. AI, LLMs, Machine Learning, NLP , MCP etc . Experience in architecture and software development methodologies , and design techniques e.g. Agile, C4, UML , TOGAF , Microsoft Well-Architected Framework , design patterns . Experience using modern tools in support of delivery: e.g. Azure DevOps, LeanIX , Lucidchart , Figma, Balsamiq, M365. Excellent understanding of public cloud hosted infrastructure and application integrations. Experience in building Minimal Viable Products (MVP) and working with product teams. Experience evaluating and working with SaaS products. 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 every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed We are seeking a commercially driven Senior Business Development Manager to accelerate the growth of our London Tax practice. This role sits within our Markets Sales & Clients function and reports directly to the Head of Markets - Tax. The key measure of success in this role will be your ability to build high-quality, enduring relationships with our target market - CFOs, Heads of Tax, senior finance leaders, and private equity investors at privately owned and PE-backed businesses with revenues between £50m and £650m. Through these trusted relationships, you will originate opportunities and position our firm as the adviser of choice across the Technology, Media, and Financial Services sectors. You will work closely with partners, directors, and tax specialists to develop and convert opportunities, contributing to the continued growth and market presence of our London Tax Group. Relationship Building Develop and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with CFOs, Heads of Tax, and senior finance leaders. Lead insightful, strategic conversations that position the firm as a valued partner for growth. Build and leverage relationships with intermediaries, advisers, and investors to generate introductions and enhance influence. Represent the firm at targeted industry events and networking forums. Share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and contribute to fostering a culture of commercial excellence across the London office. Origination & Pipeline Management Originate, qualify, and support conversion of opportunities within the target accounts into engagements. Collaborate with partners and tax specialists to identify client issues and align services appropriately Maintain disciplined pipeline management to ensure consistent progress toward growth objectives. Collaboration & Team Enablement Collaborate with colleagues across service lines to ensure an integrated approach to client engagement. Share knowledge, mentor junior colleagues, and foster a culture of commercial excellence. Promote best practice in relationship-led business development. You'll be someone with: Demonstrable success in relationship-led business development within B2B environment operating at c-suit level. Strong experience engaging with private and PE-backed businesses, particularly with CFOs, Heads of Tax, and senior finance leaders. Desirable: Existing or emerging network in Tech, Media, and Financial Services sectors. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with credibility at senior levels. Commercially astute, resilient, and entrepreneurial, with a long-term approach to value creation. Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of building trust and alignment across senior internal and external stakeholders. Collaborative and team-oriented, with coaching and mentoring capabilities. 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed We are seeking a commercially driven Senior Business Development Manager to accelerate the growth of our London Tax practice. This role sits within our Markets Sales & Clients function and reports directly to the Head of Markets - Tax. The key measure of success in this role will be your ability to build high-quality, enduring relationships with our target market - CFOs, Heads of Tax, senior finance leaders, and private equity investors at privately owned and PE-backed businesses with revenues between £50m and £650m. Through these trusted relationships, you will originate opportunities and position our firm as the adviser of choice across the Technology, Media, and Financial Services sectors. You will work closely with partners, directors, and tax specialists to develop and convert opportunities, contributing to the continued growth and market presence of our London Tax Group. Relationship Building Develop and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with CFOs, Heads of Tax, and senior finance leaders. Lead insightful, strategic conversations that position the firm as a valued partner for growth. Build and leverage relationships with intermediaries, advisers, and investors to generate introductions and enhance influence. Represent the firm at targeted industry events and networking forums. Share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and contribute to fostering a culture of commercial excellence across the London office. Origination & Pipeline Management Originate, qualify, and support conversion of opportunities within the target accounts into engagements. Collaborate with partners and tax specialists to identify client issues and align services appropriately Maintain disciplined pipeline management to ensure consistent progress toward growth objectives. Collaboration & Team Enablement Collaborate with colleagues across service lines to ensure an integrated approach to client engagement. Share knowledge, mentor junior colleagues, and foster a culture of commercial excellence. Promote best practice in relationship-led business development. You'll be someone with: Demonstrable success in relationship-led business development within B2B environment operating at c-suit level. Strong experience engaging with private and PE-backed businesses, particularly with CFOs, Heads of Tax, and senior finance leaders. Desirable: Existing or emerging network in Tech, Media, and Financial Services sectors. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with credibility at senior levels. Commercially astute, resilient, and entrepreneurial, with a long-term approach to value creation. Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of building trust and alignment across senior internal and external stakeholders. Collaborative and team-oriented, with coaching and mentoring capabilities. 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.
Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Read more about Our Story here. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role As an experienced Penetration Tester you will be working with talented cyber security professionals to protect Starling customers, company assets and systems using the latest technologies and techniques. The primary objective for this role is to collaborate with, support, and guide Starling's engineering and operation functions to ensure our services are designed, developed and operated securely. As an experienced member of our penetration testing team you will directly interact with multiple areas of the business to understand requirements, define the scope and approach to testing (including undertaking appropriate research), and produce reporting information aligned to our risk framework. In addition, we understand the importance of knowledge and expertise remaining current and you shall support the continued advancement of our penetration testing through research, design and implementation of new solutions, including automation. Responsibilities Scoping and performing mobile, web application, cloud, and infrastructure penetration tests. Automation of security testing, and development of internal tooling, to achieve continuous assurance. Collaboration with engineering teams to facilitate secure development, including: Review and analysis of proposed technical solutions to identify appropriate security controls. Input and guidance to security related technical architecture and design decisions. Code review of features and critical security components. Practical security testing. Advising on remediation of security issues and processes to address root causes. Security assurance reviews of third-party solutions. Identifying and implementing improvements to the team's internal processes and procedures. Review, analysis and reporting of external threats relevant to Starling systems and solutions, in the context of Starling's desired security posture. Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Ideally, we would like: 5+ years technical information security experience. Experience of mobile, web application, cloud and infrastructure penetration testing. Strong technical knowledge in: Mobile security (iOS and Android) Web application security Networking and associated protocols Cloud security (AWS and GCP) Containers and Kubernetes A desire to learn, and ability to apply technical security knowledge to new and unfamiliar areas. CREST, OSCP or similar industry penetration testing qualification A good understanding of applied cryptographic techniques. Reverse engineering and exploit development capabilities. Experience of security testing in an agile SDLC. Threat modelling experience. Experience performing code reviews, particularly in Java and Go. Experience of fulfilling a client facing security consulting role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in automation of security testing, with previous development experience desirable. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: First stage with the Penetration Testing Team Lead Second stage with additional members of the Penetration Testing team Final stage with Infosec Director and CISO Benefits We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Read more about Our Story here. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role As an experienced Penetration Tester you will be working with talented cyber security professionals to protect Starling customers, company assets and systems using the latest technologies and techniques. The primary objective for this role is to collaborate with, support, and guide Starling's engineering and operation functions to ensure our services are designed, developed and operated securely. As an experienced member of our penetration testing team you will directly interact with multiple areas of the business to understand requirements, define the scope and approach to testing (including undertaking appropriate research), and produce reporting information aligned to our risk framework. In addition, we understand the importance of knowledge and expertise remaining current and you shall support the continued advancement of our penetration testing through research, design and implementation of new solutions, including automation. Responsibilities Scoping and performing mobile, web application, cloud, and infrastructure penetration tests. Automation of security testing, and development of internal tooling, to achieve continuous assurance. Collaboration with engineering teams to facilitate secure development, including: Review and analysis of proposed technical solutions to identify appropriate security controls. Input and guidance to security related technical architecture and design decisions. Code review of features and critical security components. Practical security testing. Advising on remediation of security issues and processes to address root causes. Security assurance reviews of third-party solutions. Identifying and implementing improvements to the team's internal processes and procedures. Review, analysis and reporting of external threats relevant to Starling systems and solutions, in the context of Starling's desired security posture. Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Ideally, we would like: 5+ years technical information security experience. Experience of mobile, web application, cloud and infrastructure penetration testing. Strong technical knowledge in: Mobile security (iOS and Android) Web application security Networking and associated protocols Cloud security (AWS and GCP) Containers and Kubernetes A desire to learn, and ability to apply technical security knowledge to new and unfamiliar areas. CREST, OSCP or similar industry penetration testing qualification A good understanding of applied cryptographic techniques. Reverse engineering and exploit development capabilities. Experience of security testing in an agile SDLC. Threat modelling experience. Experience performing code reviews, particularly in Java and Go. Experience of fulfilling a client facing security consulting role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in automation of security testing, with previous development experience desirable. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: First stage with the Penetration Testing Team Lead Second stage with additional members of the Penetration Testing team Final stage with Infosec Director and CISO Benefits We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Description Our local government clients in Hillingdon, Greater London, require a Finance Business Partner - Interims to support the Head of Finance, including environmental and regulatory services. Experience in local government is essential for the role, with service-specific knowledge and experience desirable. The post holder will need to be able to manage competing priorities across supporting the service with Understanding their in-year financial position, whilst also contributing to the development of the MTFS, and later in the year, preparing for the financial year-end. Working with Oracle Fusion is desirable. Required to be in the office one to two days a week. Your key responsibilities will include: To provide direct financial support to the Directorates to enable them to develop their strategic economic plans and ensure that the service's future needs are reflected in the medium-term financial forecasts. To support the Head of Finance in the provision of high-quality financial advice to Corporate Directors, Heads of Service and budget managers across the Directorates through day-to-day management and coordination of a service finance team Qualification Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. Part/Fully qualified Accountant - CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience. A minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and Oracle Fusion - CRM. Q ualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage. Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including attending evening meetings as required. Experience as a finance professional in a large and complex public sector organisation, and an Understanding of the annual financial cycle and regime within local authorities. A good Understanding of the statutory and regulatory financial framework for local government. Experience in building partnerships and working effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Evidence of developing financial strategies and project work in an operational finance setting and across service boundaries. Experience in the successful management of significant budgets in a comparable public sector organisation. Experience of working across the full range of the accountancy function. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices is necessary to provide financial control and direction. Strong analytical and technical skills and the ability to clearly present financial information. Knowledge and Understanding of the core objectives, and an Understanding of the legislative frameworks and key issues relevant to local government financial management generally. Ability to extract and manipulate relevant financial data from the core financial information systems with advanced Microsoft Office skills. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with Members and senior management. Advanced technical financial skills such as capital investment appraisal, options appraisal, economic modelling, benchmarking, and appropriate financial inputs into business cases. Ability to use professional judgement effectively in the management of the financial affairs A sound Understanding of the political environment and the role of elected members. An Understanding of the specific financial and business context facing the service Directorate and the relevant legislative requirements and context. Ability to contribute effectively in a large complex organisation to plans for transformational change and improvement. Essential Compliance Requirements 3 Years References A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process. Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.
Dec 07, 2025
Contractor
Description Our local government clients in Hillingdon, Greater London, require a Finance Business Partner - Interims to support the Head of Finance, including environmental and regulatory services. Experience in local government is essential for the role, with service-specific knowledge and experience desirable. The post holder will need to be able to manage competing priorities across supporting the service with Understanding their in-year financial position, whilst also contributing to the development of the MTFS, and later in the year, preparing for the financial year-end. Working with Oracle Fusion is desirable. Required to be in the office one to two days a week. Your key responsibilities will include: To provide direct financial support to the Directorates to enable them to develop their strategic economic plans and ensure that the service's future needs are reflected in the medium-term financial forecasts. To support the Head of Finance in the provision of high-quality financial advice to Corporate Directors, Heads of Service and budget managers across the Directorates through day-to-day management and coordination of a service finance team Qualification Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. Part/Fully qualified Accountant - CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience. A minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and Oracle Fusion - CRM. Q ualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage. Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including attending evening meetings as required. Experience as a finance professional in a large and complex public sector organisation, and an Understanding of the annual financial cycle and regime within local authorities. A good Understanding of the statutory and regulatory financial framework for local government. Experience in building partnerships and working effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Evidence of developing financial strategies and project work in an operational finance setting and across service boundaries. Experience in the successful management of significant budgets in a comparable public sector organisation. Experience of working across the full range of the accountancy function. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices is necessary to provide financial control and direction. Strong analytical and technical skills and the ability to clearly present financial information. Knowledge and Understanding of the core objectives, and an Understanding of the legislative frameworks and key issues relevant to local government financial management generally. Ability to extract and manipulate relevant financial data from the core financial information systems with advanced Microsoft Office skills. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with Members and senior management. Advanced technical financial skills such as capital investment appraisal, options appraisal, economic modelling, benchmarking, and appropriate financial inputs into business cases. Ability to use professional judgement effectively in the management of the financial affairs A sound Understanding of the political environment and the role of elected members. An Understanding of the specific financial and business context facing the service Directorate and the relevant legislative requirements and context. Ability to contribute effectively in a large complex organisation to plans for transformational change and improvement. Essential Compliance Requirements 3 Years References A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process. Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, were helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Director, Product Management - Mastercard Move (Cross Border Services)Role Overview Do you enjoy being part of a team that drives business growth by building scalable payment products, fostering deep partnerships, and enabling adoption of innovative solutions? Are you passionate about cutting edge innovation in cross-border money movement? The Mastercard Cross Border Services Product Management team leads build-out of global, scalable and next-gen payment products across multiple rails and methods. This selected candidate will lead product development of the multicurrency accounts and collections proposition along with expansion of new flows with focus on SME, B2B and Disbursement use cases. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision, strong technical and product management skills, and deep payments expertise to deliver impactful results. Key Responsibilities Develop and lead the product lifecycle (vision, strategy, roadmap, requirements, design and execution) for multi currency accounts and collections proposition Translate strategic and operational objectives into detailed capabilities, requirements, epics, user stories, and prioritized backlog Intricately collaborate with technical product managers and engineering leads in driving an API-first solution focusing on ledger management, FX conversion, wallets, reconciliation and payouts Lead agile solution development in-line with Mastercard product management guidelines; manage multiple initiatives with ability to prioritize and pivot Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Legal, Compliance, Risk and Regulatory to ensure adherence global and local regulatory, compliance and licensing frameworks Lead enablement of new use cases including gap analysis, use case requirements, intake and prioritisation across segments Collaborate on market research, competitor analysis, and customer discovery with parallel teams for SME, Banks and Target Segments across markets Partner with product commercialisation teams on go-to-market planning, support value proposition development for use cases Manage vendors, banks, network partners and fintech integrators to scope out end to end solutions Minimum Requirements: Deep knowledge of cross-border and domestic payments incl. receivables, payables, FX, multicurrency accounts, and Treasury Provide track record in API and payments product management ideally within Fintech, financial services and/or related B2B sectors Experience with agile development, journey mapping, requirements prioritisation and product management tools with ability to clearly articulate value proposition and develop clear and robust requirements Understanding of regulatory, KYC/KYB, AML, and licensing in payments Ability to grasp and map varying client segment needs across Banks, Financial institutions, NBFIs and Corporates and apply to product constructs Highly adept at managing cross-functional stakeholders and able to drive consensus whilst influencing senior executives Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills with ability to think strategically, decisively and translate into clear actionable items Preferred Experience: Prior product experience in wallets, APIs, virtual accounts/collections, and treasury solutions reconciliation Exposure with FinTech payments, SME/emerging market solutions and digital assets Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercards security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercards guidelines. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, were helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Director, Product Management - Mastercard Move (Cross Border Services)Role Overview Do you enjoy being part of a team that drives business growth by building scalable payment products, fostering deep partnerships, and enabling adoption of innovative solutions? Are you passionate about cutting edge innovation in cross-border money movement? The Mastercard Cross Border Services Product Management team leads build-out of global, scalable and next-gen payment products across multiple rails and methods. This selected candidate will lead product development of the multicurrency accounts and collections proposition along with expansion of new flows with focus on SME, B2B and Disbursement use cases. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision, strong technical and product management skills, and deep payments expertise to deliver impactful results. Key Responsibilities Develop and lead the product lifecycle (vision, strategy, roadmap, requirements, design and execution) for multi currency accounts and collections proposition Translate strategic and operational objectives into detailed capabilities, requirements, epics, user stories, and prioritized backlog Intricately collaborate with technical product managers and engineering leads in driving an API-first solution focusing on ledger management, FX conversion, wallets, reconciliation and payouts Lead agile solution development in-line with Mastercard product management guidelines; manage multiple initiatives with ability to prioritize and pivot Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Legal, Compliance, Risk and Regulatory to ensure adherence global and local regulatory, compliance and licensing frameworks Lead enablement of new use cases including gap analysis, use case requirements, intake and prioritisation across segments Collaborate on market research, competitor analysis, and customer discovery with parallel teams for SME, Banks and Target Segments across markets Partner with product commercialisation teams on go-to-market planning, support value proposition development for use cases Manage vendors, banks, network partners and fintech integrators to scope out end to end solutions Minimum Requirements: Deep knowledge of cross-border and domestic payments incl. receivables, payables, FX, multicurrency accounts, and Treasury Provide track record in API and payments product management ideally within Fintech, financial services and/or related B2B sectors Experience with agile development, journey mapping, requirements prioritisation and product management tools with ability to clearly articulate value proposition and develop clear and robust requirements Understanding of regulatory, KYC/KYB, AML, and licensing in payments Ability to grasp and map varying client segment needs across Banks, Financial institutions, NBFIs and Corporates and apply to product constructs Highly adept at managing cross-functional stakeholders and able to drive consensus whilst influencing senior executives Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills with ability to think strategically, decisively and translate into clear actionable items Preferred Experience: Prior product experience in wallets, APIs, virtual accounts/collections, and treasury solutions reconciliation Exposure with FinTech payments, SME/emerging market solutions and digital assets Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercards security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercards guidelines. JBRP1_UKTJ
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 The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. 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 Manager, you'll play a key role in leading the team and ensuring the smooth delivery of services to our clients. Our clients value the quality of our advice, which stems from strong relationships and a deep understanding of their businesses. You'll manage day-to-day team operations, support senior colleagues, and oversee the review of statutory financial statements, financial reporting for various entities, corporate tax services, and ad-hoc advisory work. You'll also contribute to strategic growth, coach junior staff, and support business development and commercial performance. This role offers the chance to build on your financial reporting and technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive team. You'll receive high-quality training and development to help you succeed. We work with a wide range of clients, primarily owner-managed and SME businesses, across various sectors. Our work spans UK GAAP and IFRS frameworks, including financial statement preparation and advisory projects. You'll be someone with: Qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent. Previous experience in a management role. Strong working knowledge of UK and international reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements. Previous experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts. Business development experience - able to contribute to the identification and conversion of opportunities to services. 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. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
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 The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. 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 Manager, you'll play a key role in leading the team and ensuring the smooth delivery of services to our clients. Our clients value the quality of our advice, which stems from strong relationships and a deep understanding of their businesses. You'll manage day-to-day team operations, support senior colleagues, and oversee the review of statutory financial statements, financial reporting for various entities, corporate tax services, and ad-hoc advisory work. You'll also contribute to strategic growth, coach junior staff, and support business development and commercial performance. This role offers the chance to build on your financial reporting and technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive team. You'll receive high-quality training and development to help you succeed. We work with a wide range of clients, primarily owner-managed and SME businesses, across various sectors. Our work spans UK GAAP and IFRS frameworks, including financial statement preparation and advisory projects. You'll be someone with: Qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent. Previous experience in a management role. Strong working knowledge of UK and international reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements. Previous experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts. Business development experience - able to contribute to the identification and conversion of opportunities to services. 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. JBRP1_UKTJ
Barron Williams Executive Search have been retained on an exclusive basis by our client, a well-established consumer Financial Services provider with a unique offering and approach to their target market. The business is privately owned and operated regulated financial services provider, offering a highly tailored service to consumers planning to achieve their long-term financial goals. Based in Teesside, the close-knit team of c50 colleagues together deliver great outcomes for their customers via their own highly developed, high touch, service-oriented process. With the business firmly established in its core geographical market, they are now seeking to develop partnership-led growth via a B2B service offering within the Financial Services market also. The opportunity has now arisen for the right Business Development Manager to join the business and lead the development of this initiative as it becomes a core strategic goal. In essence, the role is to identify, approach and develop high quality IFA Partners and then to manage the Partner relationships to help them achieve their agreed goals. Working closely with Marketing colleagues to maintain a consistent flow of relevant prospects, you will engage with potential Partners and secure the right Partner relationships to grow the B2B side of the business. You will build a high-quality Partner team fully engaged in delivering the defined service offering to their targeted customer base. You will be an experienced sales/commercial leader with relevant experience (ideally within regulated consumer Financial Services). You will understand B2C service provision and be able to build credible relationships in B2B services also. You will apply your commercial skills and determination to the role in growing and supporting the Partner team maximising their potential and supporting their journey to success. This is essentially a role requiring focus and application finding the right people with a passion to succeed in a soft sales customer environment with the potential to materially benefit their customer s long-term aspirations. It s an exciting time to be joining the business and, for the right person, the long-term prospects are excellent, including the opportunity to join the senior leadership team and benefit accordingly. Job Title: Business Development Manager Reports to: Head of Operations Key Deliverables: Drive the B2B growth plan by identifying and recruiting a high-calibre Partner team Manage the onboarding and business launch of new Partners as they embark on their joint venture Develop the Partners, helping them to fulfil their potential and maximise their opportunity Manage the network on an ongoing basis, developing initiatives and programmes to benefit all Co-ordinate with functional colleagues to provide excellent Partner support and to support growth Building on feedback received, further develop the proposition and offering to attract prospects Deliver the strategic goal of making the B2B channel the key driver of growth for the wider business Location: North-East England (Teesside primarily Office-based) Package: Excellent Package (salary + perf-related earnings + comprehensive benefits package) Candidate profile: Ambitious and commercial B2B/B2C Services sales professional, seeking a pivotal, dynamic sales role Demonstrable pedigree in relevant, service-driven markets, ideally FS or similarly regulated services Commercial and engaging, able to advise and guide as well as lead on service and customer-related issues Evidence of business growth achieved in B2B or B2C markets (Financial Services experience ideal) Can develop the Partner journey valuably to improve business performance against soft and hard KPI s Systematic and organised, comfortable with CRM platforms and structured sales systems & processes Capable of taking a more senior, strategic role as the business expands Genuine team player, engaging and collaborative and able to gain trust and credibility quickly For a confidential exploratory discussion, please contact Barron Williams Director, Paul Barron on the number provided. All enquiries will be handled by Barron Williams and should be directed to the contact email provided.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Barron Williams Executive Search have been retained on an exclusive basis by our client, a well-established consumer Financial Services provider with a unique offering and approach to their target market. The business is privately owned and operated regulated financial services provider, offering a highly tailored service to consumers planning to achieve their long-term financial goals. Based in Teesside, the close-knit team of c50 colleagues together deliver great outcomes for their customers via their own highly developed, high touch, service-oriented process. With the business firmly established in its core geographical market, they are now seeking to develop partnership-led growth via a B2B service offering within the Financial Services market also. The opportunity has now arisen for the right Business Development Manager to join the business and lead the development of this initiative as it becomes a core strategic goal. In essence, the role is to identify, approach and develop high quality IFA Partners and then to manage the Partner relationships to help them achieve their agreed goals. Working closely with Marketing colleagues to maintain a consistent flow of relevant prospects, you will engage with potential Partners and secure the right Partner relationships to grow the B2B side of the business. You will build a high-quality Partner team fully engaged in delivering the defined service offering to their targeted customer base. You will be an experienced sales/commercial leader with relevant experience (ideally within regulated consumer Financial Services). You will understand B2C service provision and be able to build credible relationships in B2B services also. You will apply your commercial skills and determination to the role in growing and supporting the Partner team maximising their potential and supporting their journey to success. This is essentially a role requiring focus and application finding the right people with a passion to succeed in a soft sales customer environment with the potential to materially benefit their customer s long-term aspirations. It s an exciting time to be joining the business and, for the right person, the long-term prospects are excellent, including the opportunity to join the senior leadership team and benefit accordingly. Job Title: Business Development Manager Reports to: Head of Operations Key Deliverables: Drive the B2B growth plan by identifying and recruiting a high-calibre Partner team Manage the onboarding and business launch of new Partners as they embark on their joint venture Develop the Partners, helping them to fulfil their potential and maximise their opportunity Manage the network on an ongoing basis, developing initiatives and programmes to benefit all Co-ordinate with functional colleagues to provide excellent Partner support and to support growth Building on feedback received, further develop the proposition and offering to attract prospects Deliver the strategic goal of making the B2B channel the key driver of growth for the wider business Location: North-East England (Teesside primarily Office-based) Package: Excellent Package (salary + perf-related earnings + comprehensive benefits package) Candidate profile: Ambitious and commercial B2B/B2C Services sales professional, seeking a pivotal, dynamic sales role Demonstrable pedigree in relevant, service-driven markets, ideally FS or similarly regulated services Commercial and engaging, able to advise and guide as well as lead on service and customer-related issues Evidence of business growth achieved in B2B or B2C markets (Financial Services experience ideal) Can develop the Partner journey valuably to improve business performance against soft and hard KPI s Systematic and organised, comfortable with CRM platforms and structured sales systems & processes Capable of taking a more senior, strategic role as the business expands Genuine team player, engaging and collaborative and able to gain trust and credibility quickly For a confidential exploratory discussion, please contact Barron Williams Director, Paul Barron on the number provided. All enquiries will be handled by Barron Williams and should be directed to the contact email provided.
IT Infrastructure Engineer Mostly in-office working in Whiteley, Hampshire Stratospherec are proud to be working with a fantastic UK SaaS Fintech company whose IT systems are revolutionising the UK finance, retail and commerce industries. Due to their sustained and continued growth they are looking to expand their IT Infrastructure team by hiring an Infrastructure Engineer with a strong Wintel and IT Infrastructure background. They have a number of large IT projects for the next 24 months including automating their IT Infrastructure deployments so they are looking for an experienced IT Engineer who has an interest in automation as well - no previous automation experience necessary. This role will mainly focused to in new IT project work, with some limited BAU work as well. They are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer with an interest in using automation tools to streamline infrastructure deployment, management and monitoring, combined with a background in administering and building new IT infrastructures and improvements in IT systems from previous projects is going to be vital for this role. Any background in Datacentre relocation or migration would be useful as well in this role Role Responsibilities: Infrastructure: Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure, including VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server environments, and Network Monitoring and networking components. There is some minimal work supporting AWS/Linux server infrastructure as well. Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and automation. Maintain and improve local network environments, including Dell servers and Dell switch configurations. Strong technical expertise in Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Windows Server environments, and authentication solutions. Plan for scalability, redundancy, and high availability to support future growth. IT Security & Compliance: Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards, including PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials+, DORA, and ISO 27001. Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure automation and cloud environments. Maintain accurate compliance documentation, including PCI DSS scope records and security policies. Secure high-value and high-risk data, such as cardholder (PCI) and personally identifiable information (PII). Cloud & Automation (these tools and skills will be taught): Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud and on-premises environments. Learn how to automate configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and application deployment. Configure and maintain authentication solutions (SSO, SAML, Entra Connect). Develop and manage automation solutions to streamline infrastructure deployment, management, and monitoring. Implement and optimize automation tools such as Azure DevOps (or other CI/CD pipelines), Terraform, Node-Red, and Packer. Deploy and manage monitoring tools (Zabbix, SolarWinds SentryOne, and other network/database monitoring solutions). Ensure secure cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS environments. Experience & Skills: It will be useful to have some of the following skills and experience: Strong expertise in defining, delivering, and supporting robust, resilient, and secure enterprise infrastructure. Experience with IT audits and compliance frameworks such as CIS, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, NIST, ISO 27001. An understanding of network security and compliance in regulated environments. Strong networking knowledge (LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP). Proficiency in firewall and load balancer technologies for secure environments. Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Citrix Xen) and backup solutions (Veeam or similar). Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds SentryOne, Zabbix etc.). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Some familiarity with financial services regulations and compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA) would be useful but is not essential. Desirable (but not required) experience: Some interest in learning and using automation tools such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, Node-Red, Packer. Proven ability to secure high-value data (PCI cardholder data, PII) and implement security best practices. Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar). Ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation. Some experience managing cloud environments (Azure, AWS). This is an exciting new role for a growing IT Infrastructure team, within a successful and growing SaaS company, so if you are looking for an exciting challenging IT Systems and automation role, then please apply with your CV for immediate interview. Please note we can only consider local candidates and with full UK Passports or settled status visas or indefinite leave to remain visas
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
IT Infrastructure Engineer Mostly in-office working in Whiteley, Hampshire Stratospherec are proud to be working with a fantastic UK SaaS Fintech company whose IT systems are revolutionising the UK finance, retail and commerce industries. Due to their sustained and continued growth they are looking to expand their IT Infrastructure team by hiring an Infrastructure Engineer with a strong Wintel and IT Infrastructure background. They have a number of large IT projects for the next 24 months including automating their IT Infrastructure deployments so they are looking for an experienced IT Engineer who has an interest in automation as well - no previous automation experience necessary. This role will mainly focused to in new IT project work, with some limited BAU work as well. They are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer with an interest in using automation tools to streamline infrastructure deployment, management and monitoring, combined with a background in administering and building new IT infrastructures and improvements in IT systems from previous projects is going to be vital for this role. Any background in Datacentre relocation or migration would be useful as well in this role Role Responsibilities: Infrastructure: Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure, including VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server environments, and Network Monitoring and networking components. There is some minimal work supporting AWS/Linux server infrastructure as well. Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and automation. Maintain and improve local network environments, including Dell servers and Dell switch configurations. Strong technical expertise in Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Windows Server environments, and authentication solutions. Plan for scalability, redundancy, and high availability to support future growth. IT Security & Compliance: Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards, including PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials+, DORA, and ISO 27001. Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure automation and cloud environments. Maintain accurate compliance documentation, including PCI DSS scope records and security policies. Secure high-value and high-risk data, such as cardholder (PCI) and personally identifiable information (PII). Cloud & Automation (these tools and skills will be taught): Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud and on-premises environments. Learn how to automate configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and application deployment. Configure and maintain authentication solutions (SSO, SAML, Entra Connect). Develop and manage automation solutions to streamline infrastructure deployment, management, and monitoring. Implement and optimize automation tools such as Azure DevOps (or other CI/CD pipelines), Terraform, Node-Red, and Packer. Deploy and manage monitoring tools (Zabbix, SolarWinds SentryOne, and other network/database monitoring solutions). Ensure secure cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS environments. Experience & Skills: It will be useful to have some of the following skills and experience: Strong expertise in defining, delivering, and supporting robust, resilient, and secure enterprise infrastructure. Experience with IT audits and compliance frameworks such as CIS, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, NIST, ISO 27001. An understanding of network security and compliance in regulated environments. Strong networking knowledge (LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP). Proficiency in firewall and load balancer technologies for secure environments. Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Citrix Xen) and backup solutions (Veeam or similar). Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds SentryOne, Zabbix etc.). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Some familiarity with financial services regulations and compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA) would be useful but is not essential. Desirable (but not required) experience: Some interest in learning and using automation tools such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, Node-Red, Packer. Proven ability to secure high-value data (PCI cardholder data, PII) and implement security best practices. Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar). Ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation. Some experience managing cloud environments (Azure, AWS). This is an exciting new role for a growing IT Infrastructure team, within a successful and growing SaaS company, so if you are looking for an exciting challenging IT Systems and automation role, then please apply with your CV for immediate interview. Please note we can only consider local candidates and with full UK Passports or settled status visas or indefinite leave to remain visas
Our client is seeking a dedicated Permanent Audit Senior to join their team in Oxfordshire. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with statutory and internal requirements. As a senior team member, you will review work conducted by junior staff, liaise with clients, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality audit services. The position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to take a step further in their career by leading audit projects and mentoring junior team members. This is a permanent full-time or part-time role with hybrid and flexible working options (flexing your hours on different days to suit your lifestyle). ACCA/ACA qualified or almost qualified Minimum of 3 years UK Audit practice experience, some accounts experience is also a must Xero, Sage, Caseware and CCH experience would be an advantage Fully fluent in English with proven communication skills, both written and verbal Exceptional attention to detail Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly A positive, confident and proactive attitude Create a positive impression with clients and staff Ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated Able to work within procedures on job aspects which will deal with facts, standards and quality Your key responsibilities will include: Lead a variety of interesting and complex audit assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required Prepare audit files, undertake audit planning and lead/assist with fieldwork Assist in work allocation and supervise more junior team members on audits, providing support, training and reviewing their work Ensure audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors Supervise and review jobs completed by less senior members of staff Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients Preparing statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of your Line Manager Preparing corporation tax computations Maintain up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues Input in to service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes Building productive working relationships within Shaw Gibbs and with clients as required Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on the job training Hybrid working (three days in the office and two days at home) Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm) Joining a fast-growing company with exciting growth plans ahead Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industries Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills A varied role within a talented and experienced team This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious audit professional seeking to enhance their career within a dynamic team. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive working environment, competitive salary, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Additionally, the role offers excellent prospects for progression within the organisation, making it an ideal step for those looking to specialise further in audit or move into senior management positions. A 25-day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Our client is seeking a dedicated Permanent Audit Senior to join their team in Oxfordshire. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with statutory and internal requirements. As a senior team member, you will review work conducted by junior staff, liaise with clients, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality audit services. The position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to take a step further in their career by leading audit projects and mentoring junior team members. This is a permanent full-time or part-time role with hybrid and flexible working options (flexing your hours on different days to suit your lifestyle). ACCA/ACA qualified or almost qualified Minimum of 3 years UK Audit practice experience, some accounts experience is also a must Xero, Sage, Caseware and CCH experience would be an advantage Fully fluent in English with proven communication skills, both written and verbal Exceptional attention to detail Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly A positive, confident and proactive attitude Create a positive impression with clients and staff Ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated Able to work within procedures on job aspects which will deal with facts, standards and quality Your key responsibilities will include: Lead a variety of interesting and complex audit assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required Prepare audit files, undertake audit planning and lead/assist with fieldwork Assist in work allocation and supervise more junior team members on audits, providing support, training and reviewing their work Ensure audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors Supervise and review jobs completed by less senior members of staff Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients Preparing statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of your Line Manager Preparing corporation tax computations Maintain up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues Input in to service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes Building productive working relationships within Shaw Gibbs and with clients as required Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on the job training Hybrid working (three days in the office and two days at home) Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm) Joining a fast-growing company with exciting growth plans ahead Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industries Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills A varied role within a talented and experienced team This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious audit professional seeking to enhance their career within a dynamic team. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive working environment, competitive salary, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Additionally, the role offers excellent prospects for progression within the organisation, making it an ideal step for those looking to specialise further in audit or move into senior management positions. A 25-day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service
Job Title: Payroll Administrator Location: London Duration: 12 months (Potential to be extended) Working Pattern: Full Time About Us: Join our client, a leading organisation in HR and Payroll Services, where we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional payroll solutions to over 2,000 employees and directors across London and Dublin. We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Administrator to support our Payroll team in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. Key Responsibilities: As a Payroll Administrator, you will be instrumental in: Assisting with the processing and checking of payrolls for London and Dublin. Delivering excellent customer service to employees by addressing payroll-related queries through HR Service Now. Managing complex queries and exceptions to policy and processes. Running reports for payroll cut-offs, including calculations for starters, leavers, and transfers. Handling annual bonuses, salary increases, and global mobility arrangements. Managing pension contributions and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Collaborating with Tax advisors to navigate complex taxation arrangements. Producing payroll accounting reports and ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Who You Are: To thrive in this role, you should bring: Proficiency in SDWorx payroll software and advanced skills in Excel. A degree-level education or equivalent professional experience. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders. A collaborative mindset with the ability to adapt to changing situations and work effectively in a team. An analytical and critical-thinking approach to problem-solving, complemented by a keen attention to detail. Experience working with individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, showcasing cultural awareness and relationship-building skills. A demonstrable ambition and desire to contribute to both personal and organisational growth. What We Offer: In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer: A supportive work environment that values integrity, collaboration, and professional development. Opportunities to engage in projects aimed at enhancing payroll services. The chance to contribute to the growth and development of our organisation while enhancing your own skills and career trajectory. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Dec 07, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Payroll Administrator Location: London Duration: 12 months (Potential to be extended) Working Pattern: Full Time About Us: Join our client, a leading organisation in HR and Payroll Services, where we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional payroll solutions to over 2,000 employees and directors across London and Dublin. We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Administrator to support our Payroll team in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. Key Responsibilities: As a Payroll Administrator, you will be instrumental in: Assisting with the processing and checking of payrolls for London and Dublin. Delivering excellent customer service to employees by addressing payroll-related queries through HR Service Now. Managing complex queries and exceptions to policy and processes. Running reports for payroll cut-offs, including calculations for starters, leavers, and transfers. Handling annual bonuses, salary increases, and global mobility arrangements. Managing pension contributions and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Collaborating with Tax advisors to navigate complex taxation arrangements. Producing payroll accounting reports and ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Who You Are: To thrive in this role, you should bring: Proficiency in SDWorx payroll software and advanced skills in Excel. A degree-level education or equivalent professional experience. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders. A collaborative mindset with the ability to adapt to changing situations and work effectively in a team. An analytical and critical-thinking approach to problem-solving, complemented by a keen attention to detail. Experience working with individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, showcasing cultural awareness and relationship-building skills. A demonstrable ambition and desire to contribute to both personal and organisational growth. What We Offer: In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer: A supportive work environment that values integrity, collaboration, and professional development. Opportunities to engage in projects aimed at enhancing payroll services. The chance to contribute to the growth and development of our organisation while enhancing your own skills and career trajectory. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
The Company: Market leading Medical Devices manufacturer. Global Business with an excellent reputation for Quality and Service. Experiencing rapid growth globally and in the UK. The Role of the Territory Manager Selling a range of Interventional Urology/Surgical Urology products. Both capital & consumables. Selling to Endo urology/urology surgeons & consultants. Very much a theatre-based role. Be responsible for achieving territory sales objectives through field-based selling activities. Cultivate business partnerships with key decision makers, product in-services, as well as driving market share and sales growth. Manage your territory in a strategic manner, splitting your time between key accounts and growth opportunities. Area covers Scotland Benefits of the Territory Manager £50k-£60k basic salary Great annual bonus Car Allowance Other competitive benefits The Ideal Person for the Territory Manager Successful and self-motivated sales professional in the medical field. Experience of working in surgical theatres. Someone that has sat on the shoulder of the surgeons and guided them through a procedure. Will challenge the status quo. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Positive and energetic approach to delivering targets with high levels of personal accountability. Thrives on working autonomously and in a highly competitive therapy area. A self-starter. Ambitious and resilient. Ability to work well both as part of a team, and alone. A problem solver If you think the role of Territory Manager is for you, apply now! Consultant: David Gray Email: (url removed) Tel no. (phone number removed) Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. About On Target At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
The Company: Market leading Medical Devices manufacturer. Global Business with an excellent reputation for Quality and Service. Experiencing rapid growth globally and in the UK. The Role of the Territory Manager Selling a range of Interventional Urology/Surgical Urology products. Both capital & consumables. Selling to Endo urology/urology surgeons & consultants. Very much a theatre-based role. Be responsible for achieving territory sales objectives through field-based selling activities. Cultivate business partnerships with key decision makers, product in-services, as well as driving market share and sales growth. Manage your territory in a strategic manner, splitting your time between key accounts and growth opportunities. Area covers Scotland Benefits of the Territory Manager £50k-£60k basic salary Great annual bonus Car Allowance Other competitive benefits The Ideal Person for the Territory Manager Successful and self-motivated sales professional in the medical field. Experience of working in surgical theatres. Someone that has sat on the shoulder of the surgeons and guided them through a procedure. Will challenge the status quo. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Positive and energetic approach to delivering targets with high levels of personal accountability. Thrives on working autonomously and in a highly competitive therapy area. A self-starter. Ambitious and resilient. Ability to work well both as part of a team, and alone. A problem solver If you think the role of Territory Manager is for you, apply now! Consultant: David Gray Email: (url removed) Tel no. (phone number removed) Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. About On Target At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.
