Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Account & Commercial Marketing Specialist supports the strategy and execution for BCG's Account Based Marketing (ABM) program for BCG's high-priority client accounts. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Account & Commercial Marketing, this role will collaborate with account teams, practice area marketers, regional marketing, and cross-functional digital experts to bring personalized, insight-driven campaigns to life. You'll support campaign execution, track marketing performance, and contribute to team operations. This role is a great fit for someone looking to grow their B2B marketing skillset, deepen their understanding of account-based marketing (ABM), and work cross-functionally within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Campaign Coordination & Execution: You'll play a key role in coordinating impactful campaigns for our most strategic clients, helping deliver personalized marketing that supports commercial growth and strengthens client relationships. Assist with the onboarding process for new accounts: data validation, goal-setting, campaign strategy, and launch. Support the planning and delivery of ABM campaigns for priority accounts (1:1, 1:Few, and 1:Many). Collaborate with senior team members to create and maintain campaign timelines and checklists. Coordinate internal reviews of campaign materials, ensuring feedback is captured and incorporated. Help ensure campaign assets meet brand and quality standards. Marketing Insights & Reporting: You'll help the team and stakeholders understand how marketing efforts are influencing business outcomes by turning marketing data into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. Collaborate with analytics and operations teams to strengthen attribution models and program impact analysis. Gather and organize marketing performance data (e.g., engagement rates, email opens, account insights). Help create clear and compelling performance summaries using PowerPoint or Tableau dashboards. Maintain campaign dashboard and account weekly alerts in partnership with analytics team members. Tools, Platforms & Processes: BCG leverages a robust MarTech stack to power our ABM efforts. You'll ensure we're using our tools to their fullest potential and creating scalable systems for long-term success. Gain familiarity and proficiency with BCG's ABM tools, including Marketo, Demandbase, Salesforce, and Tableau. Maintain ABM email folders and templates in Marketo to reflect Global Email Marketing best practices. Document scalable processes and best practices to streamline execution and knowledge-sharing across teams. Partner with Enablement, Automation, and Insights teams to pilot new tools and drive innovation. Act as a connector across functions-building strong relationships and embedding ABM best practices across the organization. Team Support & Collaboration: You'll contribute to a culture of teaming and knowledge sharing, helping ensure our campaigns are delivered efficiently and in close partnership with stakeholders across the business. Schedule and help facilitate account planning or campaign check-in meetings. Partner closely with ABM Managers and other collaborators, including practice area marketers and operations support. Contribute ideas in team meetings and proactively suggest ways to improve execution. What You'll Bring You have the aptitude and skills to help drive and scale ABM at BCG in a way that is aligned with BCG's business goals and unique go-to-market approach. You thrive by collaborating with teams across the organization, working in a lean and agile way to implement BCG's Account & Commercial Marketing vision and strategy. You are a Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and storytelling skills. Confident communicator who builds trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders. Comfortable supporting strategic direction while executing day-to-day tasks with detail and care. Proactive self-starter who thrives in fast-moving, matrixed environments. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree - degree in marketing or communications preferred 2-4 years of experience in B2B marketing Clear written and verbal communication skills-able to bring clarity, creativity, and energy to complex topics. A team-first mindset with curiosity and eagerness to learn. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Familiarity with ABM and Martech tools (Marketo, Demandbase, Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Nav, Tableau, etc.) Who You'll Work With You will be a critical team member in BCG's Marketing function, collaborating across global Marketing, Marketing Technology, and Practice Areas, while supporting BCG accounts and client teams. Your days will be spent working with all levels of the BCG organization, including Managing Directors and Partners (and their account teams, support staff, and assistants), Marketing Directors, and peers. You also may work some with external vendors. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Account & Commercial Marketing Specialist supports the strategy and execution for BCG's Account Based Marketing (ABM) program for BCG's high-priority client accounts. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Account & Commercial Marketing, this role will collaborate with account teams, practice area marketers, regional marketing, and cross-functional digital experts to bring personalized, insight-driven campaigns to life. You'll support campaign execution, track marketing performance, and contribute to team operations. This role is a great fit for someone looking to grow their B2B marketing skillset, deepen their understanding of account-based marketing (ABM), and work cross-functionally within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Campaign Coordination & Execution: You'll play a key role in coordinating impactful campaigns for our most strategic clients, helping deliver personalized marketing that supports commercial growth and strengthens client relationships. Assist with the onboarding process for new accounts: data validation, goal-setting, campaign strategy, and launch. Support the planning and delivery of ABM campaigns for priority accounts (1:1, 1:Few, and 1:Many). Collaborate with senior team members to create and maintain campaign timelines and checklists. Coordinate internal reviews of campaign materials, ensuring feedback is captured and incorporated. Help ensure campaign assets meet brand and quality standards. Marketing Insights & Reporting: You'll help the team and stakeholders understand how marketing efforts are influencing business outcomes by turning marketing data into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. Collaborate with analytics and operations teams to strengthen attribution models and program impact analysis. Gather and organize marketing performance data (e.g., engagement rates, email opens, account insights). Help create clear and compelling performance summaries using PowerPoint or Tableau dashboards. Maintain campaign dashboard and account weekly alerts in partnership with analytics team members. Tools, Platforms & Processes: BCG leverages a robust MarTech stack to power our ABM efforts. You'll ensure we're using our tools to their fullest potential and creating scalable systems for long-term success. Gain familiarity and proficiency with BCG's ABM tools, including Marketo, Demandbase, Salesforce, and Tableau. Maintain ABM email folders and templates in Marketo to reflect Global Email Marketing best practices. Document scalable processes and best practices to streamline execution and knowledge-sharing across teams. Partner with Enablement, Automation, and Insights teams to pilot new tools and drive innovation. Act as a connector across functions-building strong relationships and embedding ABM best practices across the organization. Team Support & Collaboration: You'll contribute to a culture of teaming and knowledge sharing, helping ensure our campaigns are delivered efficiently and in close partnership with stakeholders across the business. Schedule and help facilitate account planning or campaign check-in meetings. Partner closely with ABM Managers and other collaborators, including practice area marketers and operations support. Contribute ideas in team meetings and proactively suggest ways to improve execution. What You'll Bring You have the aptitude and skills to help drive and scale ABM at BCG in a way that is aligned with BCG's business goals and unique go-to-market approach. You thrive by collaborating with teams across the organization, working in a lean and agile way to implement BCG's Account & Commercial Marketing vision and strategy. You are a Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and storytelling skills. Confident communicator who builds trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders. Comfortable supporting strategic direction while executing day-to-day tasks with detail and care. Proactive self-starter who thrives in fast-moving, matrixed environments. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree - degree in marketing or communications preferred 2-4 years of experience in B2B marketing Clear written and verbal communication skills-able to bring clarity, creativity, and energy to complex topics. A team-first mindset with curiosity and eagerness to learn. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Familiarity with ABM and Martech tools (Marketo, Demandbase, Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Nav, Tableau, etc.) Who You'll Work With You will be a critical team member in BCG's Marketing function, collaborating across global Marketing, Marketing Technology, and Practice Areas, while supporting BCG accounts and client teams. Your days will be spent working with all levels of the BCG organization, including Managing Directors and Partners (and their account teams, support staff, and assistants), Marketing Directors, and peers. You also may work some with external vendors. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Director of Professional Services Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 Per Annum Location: London (Hybrid) I am working with one of my longstanding clients who have a fantastic reputation as a global digital transformation partner, customer experience specialist and provider of complex unified communications and network service solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business as the Director of Professional Services and take full ownership all professional services engagements and making sure they are delivered efficiently, profitably and to the highest of standards. Working closely with Sales, Service Delivery, Engineering, Finance and Customer Success, you will ensure projects transition smoothly into managed services and long term support. You will have full responsibility for delivery performance, utilisation, customer satisfaction as well as the financial performance of Professional Services, including revenue recognition and forecasting against targets. Main Duties and Key Responsibilities Professional Services Leadership Own the Professional Services function responsible for delivering implementation, migration and transformation projects. Take full responsibility for delivery quality, timelines and commercial performance across all projects. Work with Sales and Pre-Sales on solution design, project scoping and effort estimation so projects are set up properly from the start. Ensure projects transition successfully into managed services and long term support. Act as the senior escalation point for Professional Services. Produce monthly board reports covering delivery performance, financial performance and resource planning. PMO and Project Governance Establish and lead the Project Management Office, bringing structure, governance and consistency to project delivery. Define and maintain project standards, governance, and reporting across all customer and internal projects. Provide oversight to project managers, ensuring risks, timelines and budgets are properly managed and visible. Ensure projects support wider business objectives and customer outcomes. Forecasting, Resource Planning, and Capacity Own forecasting across Professional Services including revenue, delivery demand and resource requirements. Work with Sales, Finance and Service Delivery to plan for project demand and delivery capacity. Manage utilisation and workload across engineering and project teams. Identify capacity gaps and put plans in place to address them through hiring, training or contractors. Maintain clear visibility of demand versus delivery capacity to keep workloads balanced and delivery on track. Financial and Commercial Management Own the financial performance of Professional Services. Ensure projects are scoped, priced and delivered in a commercially sound way. Monitor project profitability, margins and cost control. Support the development of Professional Services pricing and commercial models. Customer and Stakeholder Management Act as a senior escalation point for key customers and strategic projects. Build strong relationships with customers during major delivery programmes. Provide clear executive-level updates on project progress, risks, and outcomes. Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Engineering, Service Delivery, Finance and Operations. Delivery Improvement and Performance Improve delivery processes so projects are more predictable, efficient and profitable. Introduce tools and reporting that improve visibility across projects, resources and financial performance. Track and report on key delivery metrics including timelines, profitability and customer satisfaction. Run post-project reviews and ensure lessons learned are implemented. Team Leadership Lead and develop the Heads of Project Management and Professional Services Team Leads. Set clear objectives and performance measures across the team. Build a culture of ownership, accountability and high standards. Support development and progression across the Professional Services organisation. Skills and Experience Required Minimum of 5+ years of management experience Significant experience in IT services, managed services, or technology consulting environments Proven experience managing project delivery teams and project managers Strong understanding of project management frameworks and PMO governance Experience delivering complex technology or digital transformation projects Expertise in capacity planning, delivery forecasting and resource management Strong financial and commercial acumen related to project delivery Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) Experience managing project portfolios in managed services environments Familiarity with IT Service Management frameworks such as ITIL Exposure to DevOps operating models within professional services or managed services environments, including infrastructure automation, continuous delivery practices, and integrated engineering and operations workflows. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Director of Professional Services Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 Per Annum Location: London (Hybrid) I am working with one of my longstanding clients who have a fantastic reputation as a global digital transformation partner, customer experience specialist and provider of complex unified communications and network service solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business as the Director of Professional Services and take full ownership all professional services engagements and making sure they are delivered efficiently, profitably and to the highest of standards. Working closely with Sales, Service Delivery, Engineering, Finance and Customer Success, you will ensure projects transition smoothly into managed services and long term support. You will have full responsibility for delivery performance, utilisation, customer satisfaction as well as the financial performance of Professional Services, including revenue recognition and forecasting against targets. Main Duties and Key Responsibilities Professional Services Leadership Own the Professional Services function responsible for delivering implementation, migration and transformation projects. Take full responsibility for delivery quality, timelines and commercial performance across all projects. Work with Sales and Pre-Sales on solution design, project scoping and effort estimation so projects are set up properly from the start. Ensure projects transition successfully into managed services and long term support. Act as the senior escalation point for Professional Services. Produce monthly board reports covering delivery performance, financial performance and resource planning. PMO and Project Governance Establish and lead the Project Management Office, bringing structure, governance and consistency to project delivery. Define and maintain project standards, governance, and reporting across all customer and internal projects. Provide oversight to project managers, ensuring risks, timelines and budgets are properly managed and visible. Ensure projects support wider business objectives and customer outcomes. Forecasting, Resource Planning, and Capacity Own forecasting across Professional Services including revenue, delivery demand and resource requirements. Work with Sales, Finance and Service Delivery to plan for project demand and delivery capacity. Manage utilisation and workload across engineering and project teams. Identify capacity gaps and put plans in place to address them through hiring, training or contractors. Maintain clear visibility of demand versus delivery capacity to keep workloads balanced and delivery on track. Financial and Commercial Management Own the financial performance of Professional Services. Ensure projects are scoped, priced and delivered in a commercially sound way. Monitor project profitability, margins and cost control. Support the development of Professional Services pricing and commercial models. Customer and Stakeholder Management Act as a senior escalation point for key customers and strategic projects. Build strong relationships with customers during major delivery programmes. Provide clear executive-level updates on project progress, risks, and outcomes. Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Engineering, Service Delivery, Finance and Operations. Delivery Improvement and Performance Improve delivery processes so projects are more predictable, efficient and profitable. Introduce tools and reporting that improve visibility across projects, resources and financial performance. Track and report on key delivery metrics including timelines, profitability and customer satisfaction. Run post-project reviews and ensure lessons learned are implemented. Team Leadership Lead and develop the Heads of Project Management and Professional Services Team Leads. Set clear objectives and performance measures across the team. Build a culture of ownership, accountability and high standards. Support development and progression across the Professional Services organisation. Skills and Experience Required Minimum of 5+ years of management experience Significant experience in IT services, managed services, or technology consulting environments Proven experience managing project delivery teams and project managers Strong understanding of project management frameworks and PMO governance Experience delivering complex technology or digital transformation projects Expertise in capacity planning, delivery forecasting and resource management Strong financial and commercial acumen related to project delivery Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) Experience managing project portfolios in managed services environments Familiarity with IT Service Management frameworks such as ITIL Exposure to DevOps operating models within professional services or managed services environments, including infrastructure automation, continuous delivery practices, and integrated engineering and operations workflows. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Robert Walters is partnering with a leading global recruitment organisation operating across multiple sectors. We are currently supporting them in the search for a highly skilled Director of Transactional Finance & Shared Services to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a newly centralised function, drive operational excellence, and shape the future of transactional finance within a dynamic organisation. Key Responsibilities: Payroll & Billing Oversight: Ensure contractors are paid accurately and on time across all jurisdictions. Oversee related payroll submissions and ensure timely customer invoicing. Credit Control Management: Lead the global credit control function to optimise cash collection processes. Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee accounts payable, staff expenses, and accounts receivable processes globally. Process Improvement: Continuously refine finance processes to drive efficiency and identify opportunities for automation. Collaborate with IT to deliver technology solutions that enhance operations. Upstream Process Optimisation: Partner with sales stakeholders to ensure clean data flow into finance systems by improving upstream processes. Policy Ownership: Develop policies governing upstream processes and work with stakeholders (e.g., commercial finance, HR, sales enablement) to embed these policies into behaviours across the organisation. Commercial Judgements: Act as an escalation point for decisions around customer credit limits, non-standard billing exceptions, or contractors working without purchase orders. System Ownership: Serve as the business owner of the pay-and-bill system, liaising with vendors and IT support for day-to-day releases and minor system developments. KPI Dashboard Development: Devise and own an operational finance KPI dashboard to monitor performance metrics effectively. Brief senior stakeholders on issues and translate them into actionable plans with clear accountability. Key Competencies & Skills: Proven experience operating in multi-jurisdictional environments with teams located across different regions. Experience in contract-based environments with knowledge of pay-and-bill processes is highly advantageous. Shared services experience with evidence of driving continuous improvement essential. Demonstrated ability to optimise team structures for leaner, more efficient operations; experience in offshoring/outsourcing is beneficial. Methodical approach with strong process-driven skills; able to design policies that translate into tangible actions embedded within organisational behaviours. Data-driven mindset with a history of using analytics to refine processes and improve efficiency. Customer-focused mentality capable of fostering this approach within teams to deliver exceptional service beyond basic processing tasks. Proven leadership skills with a track record of upskilling teams to achieve better business outcomes. Confident communicator who can adapt presentation style for diverse stakeholders. Why Join This Organisation? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal moment in its transformation journey. As part of the leadership team, you'll have the chance to shape a new centralised function while driving innovation, efficiency, and customer service excellence across global operations. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Robert Walters is partnering with a leading global recruitment organisation operating across multiple sectors. We are currently supporting them in the search for a highly skilled Director of Transactional Finance & Shared Services to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a newly centralised function, drive operational excellence, and shape the future of transactional finance within a dynamic organisation. Key Responsibilities: Payroll & Billing Oversight: Ensure contractors are paid accurately and on time across all jurisdictions. Oversee related payroll submissions and ensure timely customer invoicing. Credit Control Management: Lead the global credit control function to optimise cash collection processes. Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee accounts payable, staff expenses, and accounts receivable processes globally. Process Improvement: Continuously refine finance processes to drive efficiency and identify opportunities for automation. Collaborate with IT to deliver technology solutions that enhance operations. Upstream Process Optimisation: Partner with sales stakeholders to ensure clean data flow into finance systems by improving upstream processes. Policy Ownership: Develop policies governing upstream processes and work with stakeholders (e.g., commercial finance, HR, sales enablement) to embed these policies into behaviours across the organisation. Commercial Judgements: Act as an escalation point for decisions around customer credit limits, non-standard billing exceptions, or contractors working without purchase orders. System Ownership: Serve as the business owner of the pay-and-bill system, liaising with vendors and IT support for day-to-day releases and minor system developments. KPI Dashboard Development: Devise and own an operational finance KPI dashboard to monitor performance metrics effectively. Brief senior stakeholders on issues and translate them into actionable plans with clear accountability. Key Competencies & Skills: Proven experience operating in multi-jurisdictional environments with teams located across different regions. Experience in contract-based environments with knowledge of pay-and-bill processes is highly advantageous. Shared services experience with evidence of driving continuous improvement essential. Demonstrated ability to optimise team structures for leaner, more efficient operations; experience in offshoring/outsourcing is beneficial. Methodical approach with strong process-driven skills; able to design policies that translate into tangible actions embedded within organisational behaviours. Data-driven mindset with a history of using analytics to refine processes and improve efficiency. Customer-focused mentality capable of fostering this approach within teams to deliver exceptional service beyond basic processing tasks. Proven leadership skills with a track record of upskilling teams to achieve better business outcomes. Confident communicator who can adapt presentation style for diverse stakeholders. Why Join This Organisation? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal moment in its transformation journey. As part of the leadership team, you'll have the chance to shape a new centralised function while driving innovation, efficiency, and customer service excellence across global operations. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Are you passionate about technology, transformation, and making a real impact in the legal sector? At Nexian , we re more than just a technology consultancy - we re trusted partners helping professional services firms reimagine the way they work. From AI strategy and Microsoft solutions to our partnership with Actionstep, the leading SaaS practice management platform, we re driving a new era of modern, cloud-based operations for law firms across the UK This is your chance to step into a pivotal role as Technical Delivery Manager , where you ll combine your technical expertise with hands-on leadership to deliver high-quality solutions that truly change how firms operate. You won t just implement systems; you ll become a strategic advisor - helping clients unlock efficiencies, embrace digital innovation, and build a roadmap for long-term success. The Role at a Glance: Technical Delivery Manager Remote (with occasional travel to client sites) Up to £70,000 Plus Benefits: 5% pension contribution, flexible core hours Full time - Permanent - Office Hours (40hrs) Product / Service: Technology transformation & management consultancy for legal firms Your Skills: Hands-on experience scoping, implementing and configuring legal practice management software - Actionstep a bonus. End-to-end technical delivery. Legal Cashier Experience. Pedigree: Heavyweight sector leadership founding team About Us: Nexian is at the forefront of digital transformation, delivering innovative solutions that modernise operations across the professional services sector. Formerly known as Ilicomm, a UK-based managed service provider, Nexian has grown to include digital consultancy, AI strategy, business analysis, data governance, and Microsoft technology services. We re also proud partners of Actionstep, a global leading SaaS practice management platform that is transforming the legal software space. Actionstep allows law firms to replace outdated, hosted systems with a modern, cloud-based experience - making Nexian a central partner in their digital journey. We re a small, friendly team that s passionate about delivering excellent service. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in the belief that when we take care of each other, we deliver better outcomes for our clients. No matter your seniority, you ll be hands-on and involved in making sure every client experience exceeds expectations. What You ll Be Doing: As Technical Delivery Manager, you ll be at the forefront of driving digital transformation for law firms across the UK. You ll lead the delivery of cutting-edge Actionstep implementations and innovative digital solutions, ensuring every project makes a tangible difference to how firms operate. Reporting directly to the Client Services Director, you will: • Partner with clients to analyse their practice management needs and design tailored solutions. • Deliver and facilitate pre-defined workshops with clients, capturing requirements, supporting decision-making, and guiding how systems should be configured. • Take ownership of the technical delivery of projects, working closely with project managers and support teams to achieve seamless rollouts. • Become a trusted advisor, guiding firms beyond implementation and unlocking the full potential of Nexian s ecosystem - from Microsoft 365 and Power Platform to AI-driven solutions and strategic third-party tools. What You ll Bring: Experience: • Background in a law firm environment or with a legal technology/software provider. • Legal Cashier experience • Proven track record in implementing legal practice management systems. • Strong understanding of legal accounting processes, including billing, compliance, and financial workflows. • Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation for both internal and client use. • Understands the challenges legal firms face and how the right technology can boost productivity, customer success and the bottom line. Knowledge and Skills: • In-depth knowledge of law firm operations and modern practice management expectations. • Familiarity with Actionstep is highly advantageous, though not essential. • Confident in facilitating discussions with senior stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and influencing decisions to achieve successful outcomes. • Genuine enthusiasm for legal technology and a drive to stay ahead of industry innovations. At Nexian, we re on a mission to reshape the legal sector through the power of technology. As a trusted partner to forward-thinking law firms, we don t just implement systems we unlock potential. With Actionstep, the world s leading SaaS practice management platform, and our expertise in AI, Microsoft, and digital transformation, we re helping firms leave outdated processes behind and embrace a smarter, more connected future. Candidates might currently or previously have worked in: Practice Management System Consultant Legal IT Systems Specialist Implementation Consultant (Legal Tech / SaaS) Applications Consultant / Analyst (Law Firm IT) Technical Project Manager (especially in legal/professional services) Legal Systems Manager / Legal Operations Manager Solutions Consultant (specialising in SaaS or ERP/Practice Management) Business Analyst (Legal Tech focus) Technical Consultant / Solutions Architect (SaaS implementation) Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about technology, transformation, and making a real impact in the legal sector? At Nexian , we re more than just a technology consultancy - we re trusted partners helping professional services firms reimagine the way they work. From AI strategy and Microsoft solutions to our partnership with Actionstep, the leading SaaS practice management platform, we re driving a new era of modern, cloud-based operations for law firms across the UK This is your chance to step into a pivotal role as Technical Delivery Manager , where you ll combine your technical expertise with hands-on leadership to deliver high-quality solutions that truly change how firms operate. You won t just implement systems; you ll become a strategic advisor - helping clients unlock efficiencies, embrace digital innovation, and build a roadmap for long-term success. The Role at a Glance: Technical Delivery Manager Remote (with occasional travel to client sites) Up to £70,000 Plus Benefits: 5% pension contribution, flexible core hours Full time - Permanent - Office Hours (40hrs) Product / Service: Technology transformation & management consultancy for legal firms Your Skills: Hands-on experience scoping, implementing and configuring legal practice management software - Actionstep a bonus. End-to-end technical delivery. Legal Cashier Experience. Pedigree: Heavyweight sector leadership founding team About Us: Nexian is at the forefront of digital transformation, delivering innovative solutions that modernise operations across the professional services sector. Formerly known as Ilicomm, a UK-based managed service provider, Nexian has grown to include digital consultancy, AI strategy, business analysis, data governance, and Microsoft technology services. We re also proud partners of Actionstep, a global leading SaaS practice management platform that is transforming the legal software space. Actionstep allows law firms to replace outdated, hosted systems with a modern, cloud-based experience - making Nexian a central partner in their digital journey. We re a small, friendly team that s passionate about delivering excellent service. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in the belief that when we take care of each other, we deliver better outcomes for our clients. No matter your seniority, you ll be hands-on and involved in making sure every client experience exceeds expectations. What You ll Be Doing: As Technical Delivery Manager, you ll be at the forefront of driving digital transformation for law firms across the UK. You ll lead the delivery of cutting-edge Actionstep implementations and innovative digital solutions, ensuring every project makes a tangible difference to how firms operate. Reporting directly to the Client Services Director, you will: • Partner with clients to analyse their practice management needs and design tailored solutions. • Deliver and facilitate pre-defined workshops with clients, capturing requirements, supporting decision-making, and guiding how systems should be configured. • Take ownership of the technical delivery of projects, working closely with project managers and support teams to achieve seamless rollouts. • Become a trusted advisor, guiding firms beyond implementation and unlocking the full potential of Nexian s ecosystem - from Microsoft 365 and Power Platform to AI-driven solutions and strategic third-party tools. What You ll Bring: Experience: • Background in a law firm environment or with a legal technology/software provider. • Legal Cashier experience • Proven track record in implementing legal practice management systems. • Strong understanding of legal accounting processes, including billing, compliance, and financial workflows. • Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation for both internal and client use. • Understands the challenges legal firms face and how the right technology can boost productivity, customer success and the bottom line. Knowledge and Skills: • In-depth knowledge of law firm operations and modern practice management expectations. • Familiarity with Actionstep is highly advantageous, though not essential. • Confident in facilitating discussions with senior stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and influencing decisions to achieve successful outcomes. • Genuine enthusiasm for legal technology and a drive to stay ahead of industry innovations. At Nexian, we re on a mission to reshape the legal sector through the power of technology. As a trusted partner to forward-thinking law firms, we don t just implement systems we unlock potential. With Actionstep, the world s leading SaaS practice management platform, and our expertise in AI, Microsoft, and digital transformation, we re helping firms leave outdated processes behind and embrace a smarter, more connected future. Candidates might currently or previously have worked in: Practice Management System Consultant Legal IT Systems Specialist Implementation Consultant (Legal Tech / SaaS) Applications Consultant / Analyst (Law Firm IT) Technical Project Manager (especially in legal/professional services) Legal Systems Manager / Legal Operations Manager Solutions Consultant (specialising in SaaS or ERP/Practice Management) Business Analyst (Legal Tech focus) Technical Consultant / Solutions Architect (SaaS implementation) Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
IT Director ( Executive Board Position) About Sunseeker Sunseeker is one of the world's most recognisable luxury yacht brands, a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of award-winning motor yachts that set new standards for innovation, performance and craftsmanship. With a heritage rooted in world-class British manufacturing, Sunseeker yachts are exported to over 100 countries and remain synonymous with excellence, prestige and cutting-edge technology. As the business continues its significant growth trajectory and delivers the next generation of luxury vessels, advanced digital capability and modern technology leadership are fundamental to the company's future strategy. Sunseeker is investing heavily in digital transformation, smart manufacturing, data-driven operations and cyber resilience, making this a pivotal moment to join the organisation in a senior leadership capacity. Role Purpose The IT Director will be responsible for defining and leading Sunseeker's digital, data, and technology strategy, ensuring the organisation has the capability, systems, and resilience required to support world-class yacht production and global commercial operations. This is a strategically critical role tasked with modernising Legacy environments, embedding new ways of working, strengthening cyber security, and ensuring digital capability is aligned with Sunseeker's long-term vision for innovation, engineering excellence, and operational performance. Key priorities include: Driving Strategic Alignment Developing a forward-thinking technology strategy that supports Sunseeker's global growth ambitions, engineering innovation, supply chain modernisation and digital manufacturing capability. Championing Digital Innovation Unlocking new opportunities through emerging technologies, automation, smart factory concepts, data analytics and systems integration to enhance production efficiency, quality and customer experience. Ensuring Robust Cyber Security Building a resilient cyber environment across manufacturing sites, operational systems, remote access, intellectual property protection and commercial platforms. Modernising the Technology Landscape Overseeing the evaluation, redesign and replacement of Legacy systems to create a stable, modern, scalable and secure technology architecture that supports a manufacturing environment. Your New Role Sitting on the Executive Board, the IT Director will provide visible strategic leadership across Sunseeker and shape the organisation's digital direction. You will work in partnership with senior leaders across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, HR and Commercial to ensure technology is a core enabler of business performance. You will lead the IT organisation with a strong focus on operational excellence, cyber maturity, service reliability, performance management, talent development and innovative thinking. Through effective stakeholder engagement, you will shape a high-performing, customer-centric technology function that supports both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic ambitions. This role carries full accountability for IT budgets, technology investment, supplier relationships, procurement strategy and risk management across all digital, data, infrastructure and cyber domains. Core duties include: Leading Sunseeker's technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, operational priorities and global manufacturing standards. Providing expert guidance to the Executive Board on technology risks, opportunities, trends and long-term investment decisions. Overseeing the full IT landscape, including infrastructure, networks, digital manufacturing systems, ERPs, PLM systems, proprietary engineering tools, applications and cloud platforms. Driving digital transformation programmes, from Industry initiatives and automation through to data integration, analytics and business systems optimisation. Ensuring the delivery of reliable, secure, high-availability systems across all Sunseeker sites and operations. Owning Sunseeker's cyber security strategy, ensuring robust protection of intellectual property, manufacturing environments and commercial systems. Developing IT talent and capability, building a mature, high-performing IT function with strong leadership, governance, processes and service management. Leading vendor strategy, commercial negotiations and high-value technology procurement. Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory, engineering and security standards. What You'll Need to Succeed A credible and visionary IT leader with experience operating at Executive or Board level. A proven track record of leading large-scale digital and technology transformation within complex, fast-paced or engineering-focused environments. Deep knowledge across IT infrastructure, applications, manufacturing systems, cloud, automation and cyber security. Experience modernising Legacy environments and introducing robust technology governance. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, strategic business insights. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across Executive and Board level. Experience operating in manufacturing, engineering, automotive, aerospace or similarly complex technical industries (desirable). A confident leader with a focus on performance, people development, culture and continuous improvement. Demonstrated ability to manage multimillion-pound budgets, major suppliers and mission-critical systems. Benefits Package 6% employer pension contribution Life assurance/death-in-service from day one 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service Paid sick leave 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Private medical insurance (after length-of-service) Dental insurance (after length-of-service) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
IT Director ( Executive Board Position) About Sunseeker Sunseeker is one of the world's most recognisable luxury yacht brands, a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of award-winning motor yachts that set new standards for innovation, performance and craftsmanship. With a heritage rooted in world-class British manufacturing, Sunseeker yachts are exported to over 100 countries and remain synonymous with excellence, prestige and cutting-edge technology. As the business continues its significant growth trajectory and delivers the next generation of luxury vessels, advanced digital capability and modern technology leadership are fundamental to the company's future strategy. Sunseeker is investing heavily in digital transformation, smart manufacturing, data-driven operations and cyber resilience, making this a pivotal moment to join the organisation in a senior leadership capacity. Role Purpose The IT Director will be responsible for defining and leading Sunseeker's digital, data, and technology strategy, ensuring the organisation has the capability, systems, and resilience required to support world-class yacht production and global commercial operations. This is a strategically critical role tasked with modernising Legacy environments, embedding new ways of working, strengthening cyber security, and ensuring digital capability is aligned with Sunseeker's long-term vision for innovation, engineering excellence, and operational performance. Key priorities include: Driving Strategic Alignment Developing a forward-thinking technology strategy that supports Sunseeker's global growth ambitions, engineering innovation, supply chain modernisation and digital manufacturing capability. Championing Digital Innovation Unlocking new opportunities through emerging technologies, automation, smart factory concepts, data analytics and systems integration to enhance production efficiency, quality and customer experience. Ensuring Robust Cyber Security Building a resilient cyber environment across manufacturing sites, operational systems, remote access, intellectual property protection and commercial platforms. Modernising the Technology Landscape Overseeing the evaluation, redesign and replacement of Legacy systems to create a stable, modern, scalable and secure technology architecture that supports a manufacturing environment. Your New Role Sitting on the Executive Board, the IT Director will provide visible strategic leadership across Sunseeker and shape the organisation's digital direction. You will work in partnership with senior leaders across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, HR and Commercial to ensure technology is a core enabler of business performance. You will lead the IT organisation with a strong focus on operational excellence, cyber maturity, service reliability, performance management, talent development and innovative thinking. Through effective stakeholder engagement, you will shape a high-performing, customer-centric technology function that supports both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic ambitions. This role carries full accountability for IT budgets, technology investment, supplier relationships, procurement strategy and risk management across all digital, data, infrastructure and cyber domains. Core duties include: Leading Sunseeker's technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, operational priorities and global manufacturing standards. Providing expert guidance to the Executive Board on technology risks, opportunities, trends and long-term investment decisions. Overseeing the full IT landscape, including infrastructure, networks, digital manufacturing systems, ERPs, PLM systems, proprietary engineering tools, applications and cloud platforms. Driving digital transformation programmes, from Industry initiatives and automation through to data integration, analytics and business systems optimisation. Ensuring the delivery of reliable, secure, high-availability systems across all Sunseeker sites and operations. Owning Sunseeker's cyber security strategy, ensuring robust protection of intellectual property, manufacturing environments and commercial systems. Developing IT talent and capability, building a mature, high-performing IT function with strong leadership, governance, processes and service management. Leading vendor strategy, commercial negotiations and high-value technology procurement. Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory, engineering and security standards. What You'll Need to Succeed A credible and visionary IT leader with experience operating at Executive or Board level. A proven track record of leading large-scale digital and technology transformation within complex, fast-paced or engineering-focused environments. Deep knowledge across IT infrastructure, applications, manufacturing systems, cloud, automation and cyber security. Experience modernising Legacy environments and introducing robust technology governance. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, strategic business insights. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across Executive and Board level. Experience operating in manufacturing, engineering, automotive, aerospace or similarly complex technical industries (desirable). A confident leader with a focus on performance, people development, culture and continuous improvement. Demonstrated ability to manage multimillion-pound budgets, major suppliers and mission-critical systems. Benefits Package 6% employer pension contribution Life assurance/death-in-service from day one 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service Paid sick leave 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Private medical insurance (after length-of-service) Dental insurance (after length-of-service) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now
Director of Sales & Business Development Printing Components West Coast, USA Hybrid (2 3 days on-site per week) Salary from 160,000 bonus fully expensed travel benefits package For more than 80 years, this business has been at the forefront of global technology innovation, from pioneering imaging and printing solutions to delivering transformative digital services for industries worldwide. Within its print portfolio, a cornerstone of the company s industrial technology business, it supports OEMs and partners in sectors such as wide-format printing, 3D printing, coding, and packaging, supplying state-of-the-art printhead solutions that power next-generation manufacturing and production. Now entering a new phase of growth, the division is targeting a revenue expansion, and to lead this transformation it is seeking an accomplished Director of Sales & Business Development . Someone who is entrepreneurial, data-driven, and technically fluent, with a proven record of delivering growth in the industrial printing markets. The Role Reporting directly to senior leadership, as the Director of Sales & Business Development you will own the commercial strategy, revenue performance, and market expansion for the printer head business. This is a rare opportunity to inherit a stable, long-established operation and transform it into a growth engine. You will lead a team of sales and account managers, set and execute the division s go-to-market strategy, and represent the business at the corporate level, shaping partnerships, influencing product roadmaps, and spearheading entry into new market segments and applications. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Revenue Growth Deliver and exceed annual revenue and profitability targets. Expand business within existing accounts and rapidly convert new prospects into profitable partnerships. Lead strategic initiatives to penetrate new segments and applications with both existing and new technologies. Promote the businesses industrial printing capabilities at trade shows, conferences, and in key industry publications. Capture and translate the voice of the customer into future product roadmaps and business value propositions. Strategy & Market Leadership Formulate and execute innovative sales, marketing, and market-entry strategies. Conduct deep quantitative and qualitative market research to guide business direction. Stay ahead of competitive developments and evolving market dynamics. Interface with cross-functional teams globally to align strategy, resources, and execution. Lead initiatives to expand beyond major OEM accounts, targeting mid-tier and emerging customers and building a stronger zero-base account pipeline. Leadership & Management Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing commercial team, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Oversee revenue, margin, and expense budgeting and reporting. Present budgets and forecasts to senior management and proactively address any gaps. Champion a collaborative, high-accountability culture consistent with the businesses values. Essential Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Engineering or Business; MBA preferred. Demonstrated success in B2B sales, business development, or product commercialization within printing technology. Strong experience in printheads, inkjet printing, or related engineered components. Track record of new product launches and market entries. Proven ability to manage and grow teams of 5 direct reports. Experience developing and executing multi-year growth strategies. Skilled in market research, strategic planning, and quantitative analysis. Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. This role is not just about hitting targets it s about shaping the trajectory of a business. For the right candidate, it s an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a global technology leader while building a high-growth, market-leading division from a strong and established foundation. All enquiries will be treated with the highest level of discretion. Ref: (phone number removed)
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Director of Sales & Business Development Printing Components West Coast, USA Hybrid (2 3 days on-site per week) Salary from 160,000 bonus fully expensed travel benefits package For more than 80 years, this business has been at the forefront of global technology innovation, from pioneering imaging and printing solutions to delivering transformative digital services for industries worldwide. Within its print portfolio, a cornerstone of the company s industrial technology business, it supports OEMs and partners in sectors such as wide-format printing, 3D printing, coding, and packaging, supplying state-of-the-art printhead solutions that power next-generation manufacturing and production. Now entering a new phase of growth, the division is targeting a revenue expansion, and to lead this transformation it is seeking an accomplished Director of Sales & Business Development . Someone who is entrepreneurial, data-driven, and technically fluent, with a proven record of delivering growth in the industrial printing markets. The Role Reporting directly to senior leadership, as the Director of Sales & Business Development you will own the commercial strategy, revenue performance, and market expansion for the printer head business. This is a rare opportunity to inherit a stable, long-established operation and transform it into a growth engine. You will lead a team of sales and account managers, set and execute the division s go-to-market strategy, and represent the business at the corporate level, shaping partnerships, influencing product roadmaps, and spearheading entry into new market segments and applications. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Revenue Growth Deliver and exceed annual revenue and profitability targets. Expand business within existing accounts and rapidly convert new prospects into profitable partnerships. Lead strategic initiatives to penetrate new segments and applications with both existing and new technologies. Promote the businesses industrial printing capabilities at trade shows, conferences, and in key industry publications. Capture and translate the voice of the customer into future product roadmaps and business value propositions. Strategy & Market Leadership Formulate and execute innovative sales, marketing, and market-entry strategies. Conduct deep quantitative and qualitative market research to guide business direction. Stay ahead of competitive developments and evolving market dynamics. Interface with cross-functional teams globally to align strategy, resources, and execution. Lead initiatives to expand beyond major OEM accounts, targeting mid-tier and emerging customers and building a stronger zero-base account pipeline. Leadership & Management Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing commercial team, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Oversee revenue, margin, and expense budgeting and reporting. Present budgets and forecasts to senior management and proactively address any gaps. Champion a collaborative, high-accountability culture consistent with the businesses values. Essential Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Engineering or Business; MBA preferred. Demonstrated success in B2B sales, business development, or product commercialization within printing technology. Strong experience in printheads, inkjet printing, or related engineered components. Track record of new product launches and market entries. Proven ability to manage and grow teams of 5 direct reports. Experience developing and executing multi-year growth strategies. Skilled in market research, strategic planning, and quantitative analysis. Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. This role is not just about hitting targets it s about shaping the trajectory of a business. For the right candidate, it s an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a global technology leader while building a high-growth, market-leading division from a strong and established foundation. All enquiries will be treated with the highest level of discretion. Ref: (phone number removed)
Head of FP&A 9 Month Fixed Term Contract 80,000 - 100,000 + Great Benefits London Our client, a fast-growing global enterprise at the intersection of technology, creativity, and commerce, is looking for a highly skilled FP&A Lead to join their Strategic Finance team on a 9 month fixed term contract. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this senior position will play a key role in shaping the company's long-term financial strategy. You'll drive forward-looking financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring business decisions are data-driven and strategically aligned. This role goes beyond execution, empowering you to define frameworks, influence senior leadership, and position finance as a key driver of performance and growth. Key Responsibilities Set the vision for financial planning processes across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles. Build and scale robust financial models, covering profitability, long-term scenarios, and investments. Develop and evolve investment governance frameworks to guide capital allocation. Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, influencing strategic and operational decisions with data-driven insights. Champion financial discipline, defining evaluation and prioritisation methods for initiatives. Lead company-wide margin and KPI management, defining metrics that drive accountability. Deliver impactful communication for leadership and the board, turning financial insights into compelling narratives. Lead the forecasting process in alignment with business teams and executive priorities. Conduct competitive and internal performance analysis to inform strategy. Oversee FP&A transformation projects to scale reporting, forecasting, and planning capabilities. Benchmark company performance against industry leaders to ensure competitiveness. Requirements CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified Significant FP&A or Strategic Finance experience, ideally in e-commerce, retail or high-growth environments. Proven ability to shape financial strategy and influence at the executive level. Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and investment evaluation expertise. Strong analytical and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complexity. Strong leadership presence and stakeholder management skills. Ability to navigate ambiguity, anticipate challenges, and solve complex problems. Experience managing cross-functional, high-impact initiatives. You'll be joining a business with a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture, where curiosity and innovation are encouraged at every level. The working environment is flexible, supportive, and people-first - from hybrid working and wellbeing initiatives to dog-friendly offices and opportunities to work abroad. Alongside a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, pension matching, life insurance, and generous leave, this role offers the chance to make a visible impact at a senior level. For ambitious finance professionals, there may also be longer-term career potential, with opportunities to shape strategy, influence executives, and grow into broader leadership positions as the company continues to scale. Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 07, 2025
Contractor
Head of FP&A 9 Month Fixed Term Contract 80,000 - 100,000 + Great Benefits London Our client, a fast-growing global enterprise at the intersection of technology, creativity, and commerce, is looking for a highly skilled FP&A Lead to join their Strategic Finance team on a 9 month fixed term contract. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this senior position will play a key role in shaping the company's long-term financial strategy. You'll drive forward-looking financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring business decisions are data-driven and strategically aligned. This role goes beyond execution, empowering you to define frameworks, influence senior leadership, and position finance as a key driver of performance and growth. Key Responsibilities Set the vision for financial planning processes across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles. Build and scale robust financial models, covering profitability, long-term scenarios, and investments. Develop and evolve investment governance frameworks to guide capital allocation. Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, influencing strategic and operational decisions with data-driven insights. Champion financial discipline, defining evaluation and prioritisation methods for initiatives. Lead company-wide margin and KPI management, defining metrics that drive accountability. Deliver impactful communication for leadership and the board, turning financial insights into compelling narratives. Lead the forecasting process in alignment with business teams and executive priorities. Conduct competitive and internal performance analysis to inform strategy. Oversee FP&A transformation projects to scale reporting, forecasting, and planning capabilities. Benchmark company performance against industry leaders to ensure competitiveness. Requirements CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified Significant FP&A or Strategic Finance experience, ideally in e-commerce, retail or high-growth environments. Proven ability to shape financial strategy and influence at the executive level. Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and investment evaluation expertise. Strong analytical and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complexity. Strong leadership presence and stakeholder management skills. Ability to navigate ambiguity, anticipate challenges, and solve complex problems. Experience managing cross-functional, high-impact initiatives. You'll be joining a business with a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture, where curiosity and innovation are encouraged at every level. The working environment is flexible, supportive, and people-first - from hybrid working and wellbeing initiatives to dog-friendly offices and opportunities to work abroad. Alongside a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, pension matching, life insurance, and generous leave, this role offers the chance to make a visible impact at a senior level. For ambitious finance professionals, there may also be longer-term career potential, with opportunities to shape strategy, influence executives, and grow into broader leadership positions as the company continues to scale. Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. What does the role look like? We're recruiting an exciting Finance Controller role to be responsible for our Civil Aerospace business. We're looking for a transformational leader who has worked in complex environments previously. You will lead the finance function for business units with a turnover of up to 300million across two product focused P&L's and a central operation acting as an internal Supplier. Reporting into the UK Finance Director, You will be instrumental in supporting the Site Leadership Team in delivering its short and long term financial targets through the appropriate insight, analysis and strategic direction; maximising operational performance while focusing on areas of margin expansion and cost reduction to support value creation. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Lead, develop and manage the Civil finance team to ensure high performance and accountability Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPIs. Developing key root cause analysis and an action plan to mitigate any variances Own the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning process. Own the scenario planning and sensitivity analysis (eg material cost inflation, FX, program impact). Support various functional teams (Operations, Programmes, Engineering etc) with cost control, margin analysis, and business cases. Translate financial insights into operational levers and drivers to maximise performance. Ensure compliance with Safran Group financial policies, statutory requirements, and internal controls Act as a strategic partner with supply chain, operations, programmes and engineering to drive efficiencies and support project delivery, cost control, margin expansion and business case development. Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and treasury processes Continuously improve financial processes, reporting tools, and ERP system utilisation What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) Proven experience in a senior finance role within a manufacturing or similar environment Excellent financial planning, analysis, and reporting skills Ability to digest and manipulate complex data sets to translate into meaningful information. Desirable skills: Experience working in a matrixed or global organisation Knowledge of Aerospace or GAAP Experience with digital finance transformation or automation tools Exposure to capital investment analysis and cost accounting Lean / continuous improvement mindset
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. What does the role look like? We're recruiting an exciting Finance Controller role to be responsible for our Civil Aerospace business. We're looking for a transformational leader who has worked in complex environments previously. You will lead the finance function for business units with a turnover of up to 300million across two product focused P&L's and a central operation acting as an internal Supplier. Reporting into the UK Finance Director, You will be instrumental in supporting the Site Leadership Team in delivering its short and long term financial targets through the appropriate insight, analysis and strategic direction; maximising operational performance while focusing on areas of margin expansion and cost reduction to support value creation. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Lead, develop and manage the Civil finance team to ensure high performance and accountability Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPIs. Developing key root cause analysis and an action plan to mitigate any variances Own the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning process. Own the scenario planning and sensitivity analysis (eg material cost inflation, FX, program impact). Support various functional teams (Operations, Programmes, Engineering etc) with cost control, margin analysis, and business cases. Translate financial insights into operational levers and drivers to maximise performance. Ensure compliance with Safran Group financial policies, statutory requirements, and internal controls Act as a strategic partner with supply chain, operations, programmes and engineering to drive efficiencies and support project delivery, cost control, margin expansion and business case development. Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and treasury processes Continuously improve financial processes, reporting tools, and ERP system utilisation What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) Proven experience in a senior finance role within a manufacturing or similar environment Excellent financial planning, analysis, and reporting skills Ability to digest and manipulate complex data sets to translate into meaningful information. Desirable skills: Experience working in a matrixed or global organisation Knowledge of Aerospace or GAAP Experience with digital finance transformation or automation tools Exposure to capital investment analysis and cost accounting Lean / continuous improvement mindset
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. What does the role look like? We're recruiting an exciting Finance Controller role to be responsible for our Civil Aerospace business. We're looking for a transformational leader who has worked in complex environments previously. You will lead the finance function for business units with a turnover of up to 300million across two product focused P&L's and a central operation acting as an internal Supplier. Reporting into the UK Finance Director, You will be instrumental in supporting the Site Leadership Team in delivering its short and long term financial targets through the appropriate insight, analysis and strategic direction; maximising operational performance while focusing on areas of margin expansion and cost reduction to support value creation. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Lead, develop and manage the Civil finance team to ensure high performance and accountability Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPIs. Developing key root cause analysis and an action plan to mitigate any variances Own the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning process. Own the scenario planning and sensitivity analysis (eg material cost inflation, FX, program impact). Support various functional teams (Operations, Programmes, Engineering etc) with cost control, margin analysis, and business cases. Translate financial insights into operational levers and drivers to maximise performance. Ensure compliance with Safran Group financial policies, statutory requirements, and internal controls Act as a strategic partner with supply chain, operations, programmes and engineering to drive efficiencies and support project delivery, cost control, margin expansion and business case development. Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and treasury processes Continuously improve financial processes, reporting tools, and ERP system utilisation What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) Proven experience in a senior finance role within a manufacturing or similar environment Excellent financial planning, analysis, and reporting skills Ability to digest and manipulate complex data sets to translate into meaningful information. Desirable skills: Experience working in a matrixed or global organisation Knowledge of Aerospace or GAAP Experience with digital finance transformation or automation tools Exposure to capital investment analysis and cost accounting Lean / continuous improvement mindset
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. What does the role look like? We're recruiting an exciting Finance Controller role to be responsible for our Civil Aerospace business. We're looking for a transformational leader who has worked in complex environments previously. You will lead the finance function for business units with a turnover of up to 300million across two product focused P&L's and a central operation acting as an internal Supplier. Reporting into the UK Finance Director, You will be instrumental in supporting the Site Leadership Team in delivering its short and long term financial targets through the appropriate insight, analysis and strategic direction; maximising operational performance while focusing on areas of margin expansion and cost reduction to support value creation. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Lead, develop and manage the Civil finance team to ensure high performance and accountability Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPIs. Developing key root cause analysis and an action plan to mitigate any variances Own the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning process. Own the scenario planning and sensitivity analysis (eg material cost inflation, FX, program impact). Support various functional teams (Operations, Programmes, Engineering etc) with cost control, margin analysis, and business cases. Translate financial insights into operational levers and drivers to maximise performance. Ensure compliance with Safran Group financial policies, statutory requirements, and internal controls Act as a strategic partner with supply chain, operations, programmes and engineering to drive efficiencies and support project delivery, cost control, margin expansion and business case development. Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and treasury processes Continuously improve financial processes, reporting tools, and ERP system utilisation What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) Proven experience in a senior finance role within a manufacturing or similar environment Excellent financial planning, analysis, and reporting skills Ability to digest and manipulate complex data sets to translate into meaningful information. Desirable skills: Experience working in a matrixed or global organisation Knowledge of Aerospace or GAAP Experience with digital finance transformation or automation tools Exposure to capital investment analysis and cost accounting Lean / continuous improvement mindset
Head of Finance Salary: Hybrid Competitive + 15% non-contractual bonus + Car of 7,000 + comprehensive benefits package Work Pattern: Monday - Friday. 37.5 working hours per week, total 8.5 hours per day, between hours of 7.30am - 18.00pm Overall purpose of job: The Head of Finance is a pivotal leadership role within our client's organisation. Reporting to the UK Executive Team and with matrix reporting to the Group Finance function in Europe, you will lead a team of 17 finance professionals and play a critical role in driving business performance, ensuring compliance, and enabling strategic decision-making. This position demands exceptional strategic vision combined with operational expertise, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our 0.4bn UK business. You will partner closely with operational leaders across multiple business units to drive profitability while maintaining robust financial governance. The ideal candidate will bring strategic financial leadership experience from within FMCG or a comparable industry environment. You must demonstrate a track record of building high-performing teams and driving business value through financial insights and commercial acumen. Key areas of responsibility: Strategic Financial Leadership - Partner with UK Executive Team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with global business objectives - Provide critical financial insights and decision support to drive business performance - Lead strategic projects including potential acquisitions, business integrations, and major capital investments - Identify and implement synergies across UK business units to maximise operational efficiency - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations Financial Management & Reporting - Oversee all financial operations for UK entities with combined turnover of circa 0.4bn - Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to both UK leadership and Group headquarters - Maintain rigorous financial controls and governance frameworks - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes - Manage relationships with external auditors to deliver consistently clean audit outcomes - Oversee tax planning and compliance, working with specialist advisors to optimise the Group's tax position - Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards including FRS101, FRS102, and IFRS Commercial & Business Partnering - Act as key financial partner to business unit Managing Directors - Provide sophisticated financial analysis to support strategic decision-making - Challenge commercial assumptions and ensure robust business cases for investments - Identify profit maximisation opportunities and develop strategies to action - Present financial performance and insights to senior stakeholders at local and Group level Risk Management & Governance - Ensure robust Internal Control Framework for Financial Reporting (ICFR) - Develop and maintain effective risk management strategies - Lead the ongoing enhancement of financial policies and procedures - Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Group policies - Maintain oversight of cash management and working capital optimisation Systems & Process Innovation - Partner with IT to drive digital transformation within finance operations - Lead the evaluation and implementation of finance technology solutions - Develop enhanced management information systems and reporting tools - Champion process automation and efficiency improvements - Design and implement data analytics capabilities to provide deeper business insights Person specification and experience required: - Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 10+ years post-qualification experience - Minimum 10 years in a senior finance leadership role - Experience within an SME background an advantage due to the businesses operating as stand-alone units - Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams of 10+ people - Experience working in a matrix structure within a multinational organisation - Demonstrable success in business partnering with commercial operations - Experience managing financial integrations and change projects - Strong background in financial reporting, planning and analysis - Experience with ERP systems implementation or optimisation (JDE experience advantageous) - Distinct advantage if you have previous FMCG industry experience; or worked within another Manufacturing company. Technical Skills - Expert knowledge of UK accounting standards and IFRS - Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities - Strong understanding of tax legislation and treasury management - Experience with business intelligence tools and data visualisation - Working knowledge of modern finance technologies and automation tools - Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and risk management Additional benefits include; Car Allowance 7,000. Annual holiday allowance 25 days. After 4 years completed service, it will increase to 26 days and after 5 years completed service it will increase to 28 days. Employees will be given the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per holiday. Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%. Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary Medical plan
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Head of Finance Salary: Hybrid Competitive + 15% non-contractual bonus + Car of 7,000 + comprehensive benefits package Work Pattern: Monday - Friday. 37.5 working hours per week, total 8.5 hours per day, between hours of 7.30am - 18.00pm Overall purpose of job: The Head of Finance is a pivotal leadership role within our client's organisation. Reporting to the UK Executive Team and with matrix reporting to the Group Finance function in Europe, you will lead a team of 17 finance professionals and play a critical role in driving business performance, ensuring compliance, and enabling strategic decision-making. This position demands exceptional strategic vision combined with operational expertise, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our 0.4bn UK business. You will partner closely with operational leaders across multiple business units to drive profitability while maintaining robust financial governance. The ideal candidate will bring strategic financial leadership experience from within FMCG or a comparable industry environment. You must demonstrate a track record of building high-performing teams and driving business value through financial insights and commercial acumen. Key areas of responsibility: Strategic Financial Leadership - Partner with UK Executive Team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with global business objectives - Provide critical financial insights and decision support to drive business performance - Lead strategic projects including potential acquisitions, business integrations, and major capital investments - Identify and implement synergies across UK business units to maximise operational efficiency - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations Financial Management & Reporting - Oversee all financial operations for UK entities with combined turnover of circa 0.4bn - Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to both UK leadership and Group headquarters - Maintain rigorous financial controls and governance frameworks - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes - Manage relationships with external auditors to deliver consistently clean audit outcomes - Oversee tax planning and compliance, working with specialist advisors to optimise the Group's tax position - Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards including FRS101, FRS102, and IFRS Commercial & Business Partnering - Act as key financial partner to business unit Managing Directors - Provide sophisticated financial analysis to support strategic decision-making - Challenge commercial assumptions and ensure robust business cases for investments - Identify profit maximisation opportunities and develop strategies to action - Present financial performance and insights to senior stakeholders at local and Group level Risk Management & Governance - Ensure robust Internal Control Framework for Financial Reporting (ICFR) - Develop and maintain effective risk management strategies - Lead the ongoing enhancement of financial policies and procedures - Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Group policies - Maintain oversight of cash management and working capital optimisation Systems & Process Innovation - Partner with IT to drive digital transformation within finance operations - Lead the evaluation and implementation of finance technology solutions - Develop enhanced management information systems and reporting tools - Champion process automation and efficiency improvements - Design and implement data analytics capabilities to provide deeper business insights Person specification and experience required: - Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 10+ years post-qualification experience - Minimum 10 years in a senior finance leadership role - Experience within an SME background an advantage due to the businesses operating as stand-alone units - Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams of 10+ people - Experience working in a matrix structure within a multinational organisation - Demonstrable success in business partnering with commercial operations - Experience managing financial integrations and change projects - Strong background in financial reporting, planning and analysis - Experience with ERP systems implementation or optimisation (JDE experience advantageous) - Distinct advantage if you have previous FMCG industry experience; or worked within another Manufacturing company. Technical Skills - Expert knowledge of UK accounting standards and IFRS - Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities - Strong understanding of tax legislation and treasury management - Experience with business intelligence tools and data visualisation - Working knowledge of modern finance technologies and automation tools - Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and risk management Additional benefits include; Car Allowance 7,000. Annual holiday allowance 25 days. After 4 years completed service, it will increase to 26 days and after 5 years completed service it will increase to 28 days. Employees will be given the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per holiday. Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%. Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary Medical plan
Head of Finance Salary: Hybrid Competitive + 15% non-contractual bonus + Car of 7,000 + comprehensive benefits package Work Pattern: Monday - Friday. 37.5 working hours per week, total 8.5 hours per day, between hours of 7.30am - 18.00pm Overall purpose of job: The Head of Finance is a pivotal leadership role within our client's organisation. Reporting to the UK Executive Team and with matrix reporting to the Group Finance function in Europe, you will lead a team of 17 finance professionals and play a critical role in driving business performance, ensuring compliance, and enabling strategic decision-making. This position demands exceptional strategic vision combined with operational expertise, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our 0.4bn UK business. You will partner closely with operational leaders across multiple business units to drive profitability while maintaining robust financial governance. The ideal candidate will bring strategic financial leadership experience from within FMCG or a comparable industry environment. You must demonstrate a track record of building high-performing teams and driving business value through financial insights and commercial acumen. Key areas of responsibility: Strategic Financial Leadership - Partner with UK Executive Team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with global business objectives - Provide critical financial insights and decision support to drive business performance - Lead strategic projects including potential acquisitions, business integrations, and major capital investments - Identify and implement synergies across UK business units to maximise operational efficiency - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations Financial Management & Reporting - Oversee all financial operations for UK entities with combined turnover of circa 0.4bn - Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to both UK leadership and Group headquarters - Maintain rigorous financial controls and governance frameworks - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes - Manage relationships with external auditors to deliver consistently clean audit outcomes - Oversee tax planning and compliance, working with specialist advisors to optimise the Group's tax position - Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards including FRS101, FRS102, and IFRS Commercial & Business Partnering - Act as key financial partner to business unit Managing Directors - Provide sophisticated financial analysis to support strategic decision-making - Challenge commercial assumptions and ensure robust business cases for investments - Identify profit maximisation opportunities and develop strategies to action - Present financial performance and insights to senior stakeholders at local and Group level Risk Management & Governance - Ensure robust Internal Control Framework for Financial Reporting (ICFR) - Develop and maintain effective risk management strategies - Lead the ongoing enhancement of financial policies and procedures - Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Group policies - Maintain oversight of cash management and working capital optimisation Systems & Process Innovation - Partner with IT to drive digital transformation within finance operations - Lead the evaluation and implementation of finance technology solutions - Develop enhanced management information systems and reporting tools - Champion process automation and efficiency improvements - Design and implement data analytics capabilities to provide deeper business insights Person specification and experience required: - Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 10+ years post-qualification experience - Minimum 10 years in a senior finance leadership role - Experience within an SME background an advantage due to the businesses operating as stand-alone units - Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams of 10+ people - Experience working in a matrix structure within a multinational organisation - Demonstrable success in business partnering with commercial operations - Experience managing financial integrations and change projects - Strong background in financial reporting, planning and analysis - Experience with ERP systems implementation or optimisation (JDE experience advantageous) - Distinct advantage if you have previous FMCG industry experience; or worked within another Manufacturing company. Technical Skills - Expert knowledge of UK accounting standards and IFRS - Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities - Strong understanding of tax legislation and treasury management - Experience with business intelligence tools and data visualisation - Working knowledge of modern finance technologies and automation tools - Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and risk management Additional benefits include; Car Allowance 7,000. Annual holiday allowance 25 days. After 4 years completed service, it will increase to 26 days and after 5 years completed service it will increase to 28 days. Employees will be given the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per holiday. Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%. Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary Medical plan
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Head of Finance Salary: Hybrid Competitive + 15% non-contractual bonus + Car of 7,000 + comprehensive benefits package Work Pattern: Monday - Friday. 37.5 working hours per week, total 8.5 hours per day, between hours of 7.30am - 18.00pm Overall purpose of job: The Head of Finance is a pivotal leadership role within our client's organisation. Reporting to the UK Executive Team and with matrix reporting to the Group Finance function in Europe, you will lead a team of 17 finance professionals and play a critical role in driving business performance, ensuring compliance, and enabling strategic decision-making. This position demands exceptional strategic vision combined with operational expertise, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our 0.4bn UK business. You will partner closely with operational leaders across multiple business units to drive profitability while maintaining robust financial governance. The ideal candidate will bring strategic financial leadership experience from within FMCG or a comparable industry environment. You must demonstrate a track record of building high-performing teams and driving business value through financial insights and commercial acumen. Key areas of responsibility: Strategic Financial Leadership - Partner with UK Executive Team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with global business objectives - Provide critical financial insights and decision support to drive business performance - Lead strategic projects including potential acquisitions, business integrations, and major capital investments - Identify and implement synergies across UK business units to maximise operational efficiency - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations Financial Management & Reporting - Oversee all financial operations for UK entities with combined turnover of circa 0.4bn - Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to both UK leadership and Group headquarters - Maintain rigorous financial controls and governance frameworks - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes - Manage relationships with external auditors to deliver consistently clean audit outcomes - Oversee tax planning and compliance, working with specialist advisors to optimise the Group's tax position - Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards including FRS101, FRS102, and IFRS Commercial & Business Partnering - Act as key financial partner to business unit Managing Directors - Provide sophisticated financial analysis to support strategic decision-making - Challenge commercial assumptions and ensure robust business cases for investments - Identify profit maximisation opportunities and develop strategies to action - Present financial performance and insights to senior stakeholders at local and Group level Risk Management & Governance - Ensure robust Internal Control Framework for Financial Reporting (ICFR) - Develop and maintain effective risk management strategies - Lead the ongoing enhancement of financial policies and procedures - Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Group policies - Maintain oversight of cash management and working capital optimisation Systems & Process Innovation - Partner with IT to drive digital transformation within finance operations - Lead the evaluation and implementation of finance technology solutions - Develop enhanced management information systems and reporting tools - Champion process automation and efficiency improvements - Design and implement data analytics capabilities to provide deeper business insights Person specification and experience required: - Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 10+ years post-qualification experience - Minimum 10 years in a senior finance leadership role - Experience within an SME background an advantage due to the businesses operating as stand-alone units - Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams of 10+ people - Experience working in a matrix structure within a multinational organisation - Demonstrable success in business partnering with commercial operations - Experience managing financial integrations and change projects - Strong background in financial reporting, planning and analysis - Experience with ERP systems implementation or optimisation (JDE experience advantageous) - Distinct advantage if you have previous FMCG industry experience; or worked within another Manufacturing company. Technical Skills - Expert knowledge of UK accounting standards and IFRS - Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities - Strong understanding of tax legislation and treasury management - Experience with business intelligence tools and data visualisation - Working knowledge of modern finance technologies and automation tools - Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and risk management Additional benefits include; Car Allowance 7,000. Annual holiday allowance 25 days. After 4 years completed service, it will increase to 26 days and after 5 years completed service it will increase to 28 days. Employees will be given the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per holiday. Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%. Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary Medical plan
