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Job title: Investment Accountant Location: Warwick/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. The role: We're looking for passionate Investment Accountant to join our Capital Accounting Business Process team. The role involves providing financial support to various projects, focusing on proactively managing information, forecasts, and financial reporting for projects. This includes ensuring accurate financial tracking and analysis to support project management and decision-making, ultimately contributing to the successful delivery of initiatives. This role is specifically tailored to transitional service agreements between National Grid and recently separated parts of the company. Responsibilities: Ensure suitable financial reports are built and maintained, detailing spend by project for transitional service agreements Ensure that following approvals projects are set up in a timely manner to accurately account for project costs in accordance with the approved investment proposal paper's Collaborate with stakeholders including finance business partners and project teams to ensure that actual and forecast project costs are thorough, comprehensive and reflect project progress. Ensure that project costs are recognised in the books based on value of work done principles, where possible provided directly from our partners Provide accurate, timely and consistent month end reporting in accordance with Finance timetables to project managers and to programme delivery managers Run forecast, consolidation and review processes to provide robust monthly forecasts for in-flight and unsanctioned projects, accurately allocated, and including risks & opportunities Support processes to ensure that approved forecasts and annual budgets and business plans are input into local financial systems in an efficient and accurate way, in accordance with financial timetables Ensure that the regional financial controls in operation are efficient and effective and in conjunction with Shared Services teams ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements. Work in partnership with UK Shared Services accounting teams, ensuring the accuracy, completeness and appropriateness of all management accounts and reporting statements. Requirements: Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc) Experience of major accounting systems, budgeting and forecasting, financial performance reporting and engagement with business management, preferably in a large, international corporate setting. Business Capabilities - Commerciality/Customer/Data management/ Stakeholder management Strong organisational skills. Strong ownership to support implementation of the new financial processes through to successful conclusion. Strong communication skills including ability to clearly articulate what is required by whom and by when. Ability to positively influence behaviours of all involved in the electricity projects financial processes, both finance and non-finance. Ability to work well under own initiative and within wider team. Good levels of Excel and data manipulation skills. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Are you ready to take ownership of the global direct tax agenda for a fast-expanding international group? This is a newly shaped senior role within a dynamic finance organisation, offering broad technical exposure, significant autonomy, and the chance to influence the tax strategy of a complex, multi-jurisdictional business. The Role You ll sit at the heart of the group s tax operations, acting as the go-to specialist for direct tax matters across several European entities. You ll combine hands-on compliance responsibilities with high-impact advisory work, supporting commercial decision-making, M&A activity, and internal structuring initiatives. Expect a genuine blend of tax technicality, business partnering, and project ownership. What You ll Be Doing Your remit will be intentionally varied, spanning both recurring and strategic tax work: Overseeing the group s direct tax compliance cycle, including corporate tax filings, cross-border disclosures, and relevant tax incentive claims. Managing preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation, including local files, master file, and ad-hoc TP support. Advising commercial and operational teams on the tax implications of new business initiatives, contracts, restructuring projects, and cross-border transactions. Playing a key role in shaping tax aspects of group financing, capital structure, and intercompany arrangements. Supporting responses to tax authority enquiries and audits across multiple jurisdictions. Owning tax inputs into budgeting, forecasting, and year-end reporting. Identifying opportunities to streamline the group s legal entity footprint and improve tax efficiency. Managing relationships with external advisors and ensuring value for spend. Contributing to the development of internal tax controls, policies, and process improvements. About You You ll thrive in this role if you enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance to shape how a tax function evolves. Ideally, you ll bring: Strong corporate tax experience, either from Big 4/Top 10 or an international in-house environment. A recognised professional qualification (CTA/ACA/CA/ATT or equivalent). Solid grounding in international tax principles and transfer pricing. The ability to communicate confidently with non-tax stakeholders and influence decision-making. A commercial, solutions-focused mindset with sound judgement and willingness to challenge where needed. For more information, please contact Mo Hanslod at Goodman Masson.

Project Controls Engineer / Project Planner Infrastructure/ Defence Projects Location: London (Hybrid typically 2 to 3 days on-site with the client, the rest from home or office as needed) Salary: (depending on experience) + car allowance and benefits package Type: Permanent, Consultancy (Client-Facing, 37.5 hours per week) About the Role: Join a forward-thinking consultancy renowned for delivering complex infrastructure projects across sectors such as Defence, Transport, Aviation, Water, and Utilities. As a Project Controls Engineer / Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting major programmes, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards. This is a client-facing role where your expertise will directly influence project outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain integrated project schedules that align with project requirements and objectives. Collaborate with project managers and teams to define scope and establish detailed schedules. Monitor project progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as needed. Provide performance reporting and analysis to support decision-making processes. Engage with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in project planning and controls within infrastructure or engineering programmes. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess project performance and identify areas for improvement. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Understanding of how planning supports delivery, not just reporting. Proactive approach, able to take ownership and drive results. Why This Role: You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and delivering quality outcomes. The consultancy offers a flexible hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and pension contributions. With a focus on professional development, you'll have access to training and chartership support to advance your career. To apply or learn more, contact Jack at (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Note: This is a permanent position, predominantly client-facing, and may involve working as part of a large team or as the primary day-to-day contact point with the client.

Are you a Finance Manager looking for a new opportunity within the housebuilding industry? Does the sound of joining an award winning, growing company appeal to you? Then get in touch! The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join my client, a multiple award-winning Bristol based company. As Finance Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the business by managing budgets, forecasts, cost control, and financial reporting. You will play a key role in ensuring effective financial planning and analysis, supporting land acquisition, development appraisals, and monitoring project profitability. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and input into board reports. Monitor project-level P&L, cash flow forecasts, and WIP (Work in Progress) schedules. Provide detailed commentary on financial performance to management. Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes. Collaborate with accounts, development and commercial teams to track budgets against actuals. Forecast revenue recognition and cash inflows based on sales completions and build programs. Development Appraisals & Land Feasibility Support land acquisition appraisals with robust financial models and cash flows Provide sensitivity analysis and risk assessment for new development opportunities. Liaise with land and planning teams to ensure assumptions are commercially viable. Cash Flow & Treasury Management Oversee cash flow management to ensure sufficient working capital for development activity. Negotiate development finance deals with 3rd party lenders Monitor drawdowns and repayments of development finance facilities. Compliance & Controls Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and statutory regulations. Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders. Ensure VAT and CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) compliance. About you: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Essential Experience in the housebuilding, construction, or property development industry (essential). Strong commercial acumen and understanding of development viability and build costs. Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling experience. Experience with ERP systems such as COINS, Viewpoint, or similar construction-specific platforms (desirable). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Commercially focused with strong attention to detail. Proactive and solutions-oriented. Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders and operational teams. For further details and a confidential discussion, please contact Kate Hallett (url removed)

The Role: As a Senior Cost Manager, you will play a key role in leading the cost management process across a portfolio of multiple complex projects, driving both strategic and operational financial performance. You'll be responsible for oversight of actual costs and forecasts, as well as budgets and their change control. Our Senior Cost manager will oversee the setting up/maintaining of the project Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and its alignment with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Organisational Breakdown Structure (OBS). Key Responsibilities: Support the delivery of cost management function by demonstrating the required behaviours to promote the UU vision and its values, to recognised standards in a timely manner. Engage with other key discipline leads - risk, planning, controls etc. to identify areas for improved collaboration and optimisation. Responsible for creating and maintaining the projects' CBS and its alignment with WBS and OBS. Engage with the matrixed PMO teams, as well as the delivery teams and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in order to establish and support cost control. Monitor and control of commitment, journals and accruals in conjunction with the Project Manager Assessment of impact of trends and change, ensuring agreed change to the baseline is implemented in a timely manner Engage with the Commercial and Estimating teams on maintaining the compensation events and early warnings processes. Establish a robust forecasting process and ensure regular reviews with all contributing parties that make up the overall WBS Establish and support a robust process of Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting for cost and support the project teams in line with the EVM processes and its proportionate application Support the project teams with actual cost and budgetary reporting, as well as cost forecast reporting and reporting against the baseline. Support risk analysis/assessment and participate in the Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA) process. Keep to date with the relevant industry trends, benchmarks, inflation rates, etc. Support the Cost Management to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPI's. Manage a Project Controls Team, providing guidance on Cost and Planning, giving direction, coaching and performance management. Works collaboratively with the Project Controls team, Project Managers, Commercial and Senior Stakeholders within UU. About You: Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Or equivalent relevant experience. MAPM ACostE or equivalent PM/ Project controls qualification Substantial experience in Cost Management or Project Controls / Programme Delivery Very strong understanding of cost management techniques. Highly conversant with Cost Management systems such as all Microsoft Packages, ability to use Excel to a high standard. In-depth knowledge of P6 (Primavera). Excellent interpersonal skills to build and manage relationships at all levels within the organisation and across all major functions to achieve divisional / company objectives. Strong financial awareness, with the ability to organise and map large information sets. Ability to constructively challenge stakeholders, colleagues and senior management, take a proactive view and encourage process innovation and new thinking in the way we drive PMO forward. Strong attention to detail and the ability to "deep dive" into situations. Why Join Us? A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover A 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme Flexible and hybrid working About UU: United Utilities' (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality water for a more prosperous, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We are proud to be ranked in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We promote a workplace culture where our people can grow, excel, and truly be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values, and business model to fulfil our mission. By setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable, long-term value for our colleagues, customers, and communities. Whether you collaborate with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation. Apply Today! If you're passionate about cost management and want to be part of a team that's helping to build a sustainable future, apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Summary: We're looking for a sharp, commercially-minded Finance Business Partner to step into a high-impact position supporting our critical Water Operations team. Reporting to the Financial Performance Manager, you won't just report the numbers-you'll use them to shape our strategy and influence executive decisions. This pivotal role requires you to act as the strategic financial conscience for the Operational Senior Management team, providing robust, clear, and actionable financial information, advice, and guidance. Crucially, you will be both responsible and accountable for identifying opportunities to drive operational efficiency and mitigate financial risk across all our water operations. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with senior operations managers and diverse cross-functional teams. Your professional advice will lead the way in delivering financial efficiencies through strategic initiatives and new, innovative ways of working, ensuring we manage our costs effectively and improve efficiency within a complex, evolving, and essential industry. If you thrive on translating financial data into operational excellence and are ready to be a true business influencer, we want to hear from you! Main Responsibilities Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes to align with corporate objectives, internal controls, and compliance with all regulatory standards. Provide strategic financial analysis with commentary insights to influence key business decisions, enhance operational efficiency, and optimise performance across the organisation. Define, track and analyse financial key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, supporting insights that drive accountability and continuous improvement. Drive value creation by providing expert financial and commercial support during contract negotiations and the execution of commercial strategies. Conduct rigorous feasibility studies to evaluate and inform the adoption of new finance and operational processes, ensuring they deliver measurable returns. Lead and champion key business transformation initiatives, including digital and automation projects, to enhance reporting capabilities and operational efficiency. Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior management and cross-functional teams, translating complex financial data into actionable business insights. Ensure the integrity of financial data and systems by maintaining a robust internal controls framework and ensuring strict compliance with all regulatory and accounting standards. Proactively collaborate with internal and external auditors to manage and mitigate financial risks, ensuring transparency and accuracy in all financial reporting. Develop and help motivate a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Mentor and support junior members of the management accounting team, empowering them to adapt existing processes to optimise and drive productive business discussions within the senior management team. Elevate the organisation's financial acumen by designing and delivering targeted training programs. You'll Need: Qualifications/Skills/Experience Fully qualified accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA). The ability to review complex financial data, conduct in-depth variance analysis, and leverage expertise in tools like Workday Finance and advanced Excel. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to present complex financial information with authority and confidence. Proven ability to build strong relationships, influence key stakeholders, and negotiate effectively without direct authority, acting as a trusted advisor to the business. Championing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to help identify and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and reduce waste. The proven ability to support the delivery of complex projects, including finance transformation, process improvement initiatives, and system implementations, by driving change and managing cross-functional teams. Extensive and demonstrably successful experience in a strategic finance business partner role, driving key business decisions and influencing return on investment outcomes. Expertise in leading and managing end-to-end financial planning cycles, including long-range strategic planning, annual budgeting, and rolling forecasts. Proven experience of leading and delivering cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Proven ability to manage, develop, and inspire a team of finance professionals and foster a high-performance culture. We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: £60,000 - £65,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)

UKRI: CIO Group Salary: £70,752 Band: UKRI Band G Contract Type: Open ended Hours: Full-time (Flexible working patterns available) Location: Swindon - Hybrid working available Closing Date: Sunday 7th December 2025 About the role Provide leadership of the Digital Workplace function within the Cloud & Technology Platforms team, ensuring the delivery of secure, modern, and user-focused collaboration and productivity solutions throughout the business. This role is responsible for spearheading strategic change in the ways UKRI staff operate, communicate, and collaborate, guaranteeing that all initiatives are closely aligned with organisational objectives and the overarching Group CIO strategy We are evolving the operational model within Cloud & Technology Platforms to concentrate more on activities that set the business apart, collaborating with partners where it makes sense to delegate transactional tasks. Our priority is to enhance operational efficiency and position ourselves as a centre of excellence for technology delivery Your responsibilities: Leadership & professional development of Digital Workplace function Own and deliver the Digital Workplace roadmap, aligned with UKRI's strategic objectives and CIO priorities. Champion adoption of modern workplace technologies including End User Device services, Microsoft 365, Teams and emerging collaboration platforms Represent Digital Workplace at internal and external forums Management of a team of 20 staff across multiple locations Champion the continued adoption of communities relevant to areas of responsibility Ensure alignment with the security and architecture teams with respect to implementation of security controls and architectural principles Deputise for Deputy Director Technology Services as required Proactively develop and maintain the strategic partnering model with respect Digital Workplace services Contribute to the formulation of strategic plans to ensure that the Cloud & Technology Platforms function is delivering in line with UKRI strategic objectives Stay abreast of relevant industry trends and new technologies, making a case to incorporate within the estate where appropriate Develop effective network with peer group, UKRI Group IT colleagues, DSIT and wider agency community Own Balance score card & KPI dashboard reporting for function to senior stakeholder community Determine strategic, operational and financial plans for area of responsibility Contract & supplier/partner management for all Digital Workplace product areas Management of Digital Workplace budget, identifying and delivering efficiencies through consolidation and realising economies of scale Technology & process experience and delivery Asset management experience - Software & End User devices Diverse experience in collaboration technologies & services Experience of delivering process automation through digital change initiatives Strong experience of delivering secure, cost effective, enterprise scale End User device products and services using modern device management technologies (eg Intune) Strong experience of Information security principles & best practice Experience of delivering improved business productivity/efficiency from the effective exploitation of collaboration services Experience of a federated IT delivery model Proactively identify technology related risks, taking appropriate action to mitigate or resolve Define, develop and iterate standard operating procedures, policy & processes that support the Digital Workplace function and wider Group IT Demonstrate a proactive commitment to continual improvement Personal Specification The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). Essential Deep expertise in digital workplace technologies and enterprise collaboration platforms (S&I) Proven leadership in technology functions across multiple locations (S) Strong project management and business case development skills (S&I) Effective communication with senior stakeholders, translating technical concepts for non-IT audiences (S&I) Experience of budget management in excess of £3m (S) High professional credibility and ability to build strong partnerships (S&I) Working knowledge of ITIL and commercial/procurement skills (S&I) Degree qualification or equivalent experience. (S) Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below: An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit our website

Cloud Security Engineer 6 Months (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid - 1-2 Days per month on-site in London Key Accountabilities Responsible for ensuring the security implementation of GDO projects across T&I and CTIO areas, delivering high quality services and creative solutions across all Cloud hosted solutions. Create Cloud Security Policies and engineer them - Preventive, Detective, Reactive and Forensic Controls. Test Cloud Security Policies. Engineer Security Controls for Cloud-based AI Solutions. Perform end-to-end Cloud Security Assurance for AI Workloads. Engineer Cloud Security Solutions for Container Technology and micro services. Engineer Cloud Security Solutions for Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps). Engage across multiple functions on a global level to build and deploy DevSecOps for Cloud environments. Perform Threat Modelling for Cloud-based Workloads and Develop Counter Measures. Perform design reviews of new 3rd party Cloud and/or On Prem solutions, products, and services to identify potential risks and recommend appropriate mitigations. Ensure Security overlay of all cloud solutions Work with key stakeholders to develop and apply Cloud Security Policies, Standards and Principles Responsible for monitoring and driving Cloud Security Compliance during project lifecycle Delivering the technical aspects through plan > design > build for project & compliance security testing Responsible for development of solutions to secure architecture requirements and standards. Ensures accurate delivery progress reporting is completed and communicated to relevant stakeholders Knowledge & Experience Certification in one or more cloud vendor offerings such as AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI preferred . CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, SANS or equivalent desirable Specific Knowledge & Experience: Strong hands-on experience in a cloud security environment. This could either be as a cloud security engineer or cloud security specialist within a security team, or as a cloud solutions architect with significant experience of designing, engineering and securing cloud hosted solutions against real-world threats. Strong cloud security engineering and/or architecture experience in the fundamental Cloud Security Domains - Governance, Risk and Control (GRC), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Network and Compute Infrastructure Security, Data Protection (at-rest/in-transit), Workload Security, SIEM, Logging and Monitoring. Experience with Cloud Security Frameworks e.g. AWS Well-Architected, Google Cloud Security Foundations, and/or Open Architecture Frameworks e.g. TOGAF. AI Security Assurance for Cloud-based Services - Familiarity or expertise with AI Security Frameworks e.g. Google Secure AI Framework (SAIF). Experience with engineering Security Solutions for Container Technology and micro services - Kubernetes (GKE, EKS or AKS), ECS or Fargate, Docker, ECR, GCR, etc. Experience with engineering Security Solutions for Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps). Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management tools - C3M, Prisma Cloud, Rapid 7, CheckPoint (Dome9). Experience with CI/CD tools, Git, GitHub, branching frameworks, and integrating automated security tests with CI/CD pipelines, etc. Knowledge of common cloud connectivity methods and orchestration technologies. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Policy as Code(PaC) - Terraform, CloudFormation, Deployment Manager, CfnNag, CloudFormation Guard, Cloud Query Language, Hashicorp Sentinel Language, Prisma Cloud Resource Query Language, and Monitoring Query Language. Cloud Security Policy Engineering and Testing - create cloud security policy, engineer it, test it and deploy it. Experience Workload Coding Languages & Frameworks - JAVA REST services with Spring, Python, .NET, etc. Threat Modelling Skills with tools such as IriusRisk or similar; experienced at identifying security flaws in cloud solutions via architectural assessment and threat modelling. Experience in Cloud Security Risk Assessment /Cloud Security Assurance. Strong engineering and/or architecture experience in the fundamental Cloud Security Domains - Identity and Access Management, Cloud Network and Compute Infrastructure Security, Data Protection (at-rest/in-transit), Workload Security, SIEM, Logging and Monitoring. In depth knowledge of various Cloud Models - IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, hybrid and multi-cloud models. Familiar with common industry cloud providers - AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI. Practical understanding of industry cloud security principles and their application - NCSC, NIST, CSA. Familiarity with common cloud related compliance Benchmarks - CIS, GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, TSR, OFCOM. Strong documentation, design and presentation skills with the ability to create management reporting to convey business justifications, architectural designs and work flows. Experience of analysing, assessing and resolving complex technology requirements, problems and issues. Strong experience in designing, integrating and deploying security solutions in a dynamic, high pressure working environment. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Job Role: Finance Manager Location: Belfast Salary: 46,049 - 50,253 Hours: Full time- 36.5 hours, Monday to Friday (2 days WFH) Type: Permanent Blue Arrow is pleased to be recruiting for a Finance Manager for a local university in Belfast. As the finance manager you will enhance the operational financial management of the College, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful financial information supports decision-making. The role will assist in continuous improvement, digital transformation, and automation across finance processes, contributing to the College's strategic goals and operational excellence. This permanent role is highly desirable boasting Monday-Friday hours with 2 days working from home & a generous annual leave entitlement- 20 days + 19 statutory including college closure days. Please note a basic Access NI check is required before placement commences. Your main responsibilities as Finance Manager: - Reporting to the Head of Finance with 5 direct reports minimum - Operational Oversight - Process Review & Automation - Compliance & Governance - Strategic Financial Management - Stakeholder Engagement & Training - Project & Funding Support - Leadership & Deputisation You will have: - Current full membership of a UK recognised accountancy body - At least three years' post qualification experience working in a finance/accounting environment, to include: (a) Experience in the production of annual statutory financial statements and regular management accounts (b) Preparation of annual budgets (c) Experience of developing and improving financial systems, policies, procedures, or financial controls (d) Experience of supervising staff within a financial setting - Excellent IT skills with proficiency in the use of: (a) Microsoft Excel (b) accounting software - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to express financial information meaningfully (both orally and in writing) to colleagues from outside the finance discipline, including experience of preparing a range of written reports - Ability to use initiative to prioritise and manage a varied workload whilst coordinating conflicting deadlines and the work of others If you are ready for the next step in your finance career then please apply today! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Proactive Personnel Ltd are currently for a Procurement Manager for a leading manufacturing company based in the Telford area. This role is reporting to the Operations Director, you will be required to lead and develop the purchasing, materials and planning team to provide the business with its full procurement facility in an efficient and timely manner. Duties and Responsibilities: Purchasing: Daily management of the team PO approval Management and implementation of pricing agreements and contracts Supplier purchase analysis and development of supplier partnerships Manufacturing / engineering department liaison Implementing company standards across the purchasing department Cost Reduction: Have a strong analytical approach and a strong negotiator Management of supplier price negotiations Implement cost down projects to eliminate unnecessary expense Materials: Management and implementation of materials stock analysis and value control Company stock stakes both in the UK and abroad (reporting values to senior management) Planning of the materials team Setting and implementing company standards for the department To be considered for this role, you must be: Be Degree qualified and ideally be able to demonstrate experience in an OEM environment A motivational leader and be able to encourage and inspire a team Self-disciplined approach to achieving objectives Commercial awareness to achieve objectives Accurate approach to material controls In return, you can expect to earn 58,000 - 65,000 DOE. This is a permanent role. You will be working 08:45 - 17:00 Monday - Friday (45 minute lunch) but some flexibility may be required with the needs of the business. Interested? For more information about this vacancy, please contact Taylor on (phone number removed).

Liquidity Regulatory Reporting Manager Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career? Our client, a leading custodian bank and securities services organisation, is seeking a dynamic Liquidity Regulatory Reporting Manager to join their Finance Team in Manchester on a 6-month temporary contract. If you are passionate about regulatory reporting and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Position Details: Location: Manchester (Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home) Contract Length: 6 months Competitive Day Rate: Via Umbrella Company About Our Client: Our client is at the forefront of the financial industry, known for their commitment to client experience, innovation, and resilience. As the "bank of banks," they leverage one of the largest datasets globally to provide unparalleled insights and services. Guided by values of excellence, integrity, and diversity, they are pioneering a new generation of financial services. Key Responsibilities: Deliver liquidity regulatory submissions for EMEA locations while overseeing internal and external monitoring deliverables. Ensure high-quality regulatory returns are produced accurately and on time, while understanding variances and management information (MI). Maintain a robust operational control environment with well-documented reviews and adherence to regulatory governance policies. Collaborate effectively with various stakeholders including Corporate Treasury, Risk, Compliance, and Legal for producing regulatory and liquidity returns. Lead and manage the team to ensure timely and accurate completion of day-to-day work while supporting business strategy. Assist with regulatory change projects, new business start-ups, and compliance with evolving rules. Validate data consumption and production, ensuring operational control over reporting. Provide guidance on the impact of new business and regulatory rules to business partners. Stay updated on legislative developments and external reporting requirements. Drive automation and improvement initiatives that deliver measurable enhancements in reporting. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven expertise in preparing liquidity regulatory returns (e.g., LCR, NSFR, ALMM) in line with EMEA regulations. Strong financial and treasury knowledge with an understanding of liquidity risk management. Advanced data analysis skills, proficient in Excel, with familiarity in data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau. Demonstrated ability to maintain robust operational controls and governance. Experience leading regulatory change initiatives and process automation projects. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proven leadership experience, with a track record of team development and delivery. Desirable Attributes: Familiarity with regulatory reporting platforms (e.g., AxiomSL, Moody's). Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent. Experience with audit processes and regulatory inspections. Exposure to automation and continuous improvement initiatives. If you're ready to make a significant impact and be part of an inclusive and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Please ensure your CV showcases the relevant experience outlined above. Application Process: Please submit your application with the relevant evidence of your experience. If you don't hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful, but we may retain your details for future opportunities. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Join us in shaping the future of financial services! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Business Analyst Location: Wokingham Contract Type: 6 - month contractor position (with potential for extension) Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of security asset management? Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Business Analyst to support the successful delivery of the Security Asset Refresh Programme! If you're passionate about turning requirements into actionable plans and bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, we want to hear from you! About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our new or upgraded security assets not only meet operational needs but also align with compliance and risk management standards. Your analytical skills will be essential in capturing requirements and assessing business impacts. Key Responsibilities: Requirements Management: Elicit, document, and validate business, functional, and non-functional requirements. Translate technical requirements into clear, business-friendly language. Maintain traceability of requirements throughout the delivery process. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with security, IT infrastructure, and operational teams to identify challenges and future needs. Facilitate workshops and focus groups to gather insights from both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Manage stakeholder expectations to ensure alignment with programme objectives. Process & Impact Analysis: Assess the impact of security asset refreshes on existing processes and systems. Map current and future processes where security controls are affected. Identify risks and dependencies linked to the refresh. Documentation & Reporting: Produce business cases, option appraisals, and decision-support documentation. Create detailed process maps and acceptance criteria. Support the Programme Manager with regular updates on progress and risks. Testing & Validation: Define acceptance criteria and assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Ensure solutions meet business needs and compliance standards. Business Case and PID Development: Lead analytical support for developing a robust Business Case aligned with organisational strategy. Collaborate with stakeholders to articulate the case for change, emphasising risk mitigation and operational efficiency. draught critical sections of the Project Initiation Document (PID). Skills & Experience Required Strong background in business analysis within technology or security programmes. Knowledge of information security principles and asset management. Proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Proficiency in requirements management tools and techniques. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) is a plus. SC clearance is desirable. Apply Now! Don't miss out on the chance to join a vibrant team and contribute to our mission. We can't wait to meet you! Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

An opportunity for a Regional Safety Partner to join a UK leading food wholesaler. Reporting to the Regional Director you'll play an essential role ensuring four of their sites are legally compliant, aligned to company Health & Safety standards and support with improving their health & safety performance by working closely with the Regional Director to drive improvements. Furthermore, you will provide focused support around operational risk and change projects and undertake compliance audits and support cultural change in the region to ensure risk ownership is embedded across the operations teams. This is a 6 - 12 month fixed term contract. Responsibilities of the Regional Safety Partner Manage the development of the regional safety plan in conjunction with the Regional Director and operations teams, whilst working closely with the regional People Partner, ensuring plans are aligned to promote and support cultural improvements Manage the completion of company-wide risk assessments and local workplace transport assessments, providing coaching, guidance and support to operational teams on risk priorities and the suitability of controls. Develop content for safe systems of work. Lead root cause analysis with operations teams on serious and high potential incidents and use information available on incident trends to prioritise support and focus and use more widely to address root causes Manage the regional audit programme and lead site audits Delivery of regional H&S training Including (but not limited to) incident investigation, contractor management and risk assessment Develop and deliver monthly regional Health & Safety performance reviews with Regional Director which includes progress against key organisational and regional KPIs and the review of progress against the workplace transport safety improvement plan and regional safety plan Manage safety aspects of operational risk and change projects Manage safety aspects of any new site in the region, including overseeing the execution of the start-up plan and delivery and facilitation of any Health & Safety training Attend regional warehouse and transport forums and promote the safety culture and plan Lead all EHO enforcement visits in the region and manage any actions that result Complete collaborative safety "walk and talks" with operations team and provide coaching and support to increase the effectiveness of safety conversations Regional Safety Partner skills and experiences: Professionally qualified Health & Safety Manager; NEBOSH Diploma as a minimum Membership of IOSH Experience in the management of an ISO 45001 certified system Highly competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and ideally Canva Ability to impact and influence at all levels, particularly at senior levels Highly credible presence at senior management level Management of change projects Communicate at all levels through varied media Skilled in health & safety management theory and application High level of report writing and documentation skills The Package: On offer is a £55,000 basic salary, £7,300 car allowance, company pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, plus excellent company benefits scheme.

Site Automation Engineer Warrington Circa £59,000 + Bonus Rotating Shift (3 Week Pattern followed by 7 off) Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. Newly created roles! Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant. Key Responsibilities Site Automation Engineer Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test and maintenance of software, for: Inverter drives Programmable safety systems PLCs Servo drives SCADA system Operator interface (HMI) screens Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required PLC alterations & improvements New installations, including programming of software Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose You ll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects, while gaining experience with a variety of control systems Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment You ll be involved in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency Requirements & Qualifications Site Automation Engineer Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level) A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance Problem solving and root cause analysis experience PLC programming skills Time served Electrical Engineer Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA Knowledge of servo drives and inverters Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic What we can offer Site Automation Engineer Best-in-class learning and development support from day one Yearly Bonus Matched Pension up to 12% An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on working pattern Share save scheme and exceptional reward events For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed) For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed) Role would suit someone with a background as: an electrical maintenance engineer, PLC engineer, Automation Engineer or Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing environment Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

CK Group are recruiting for a Data Privacy Manager to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 6 months . Salary: 41.50 to 49 per hour PAYE or 55- 65 per hour Umbrella (inside IR35) Data Privacy Manager Role: Visible data privacy compliance presence Privacy Risk Management Training and Awareness Data Subject Requests Compliance Monitoring, Controls and Audits Reporting and Documentation Your Background : Relevant Work Experience: Experience in data privacy or a similar field; Matrix leadership: Proven experience in leading teams, managing projects, and influencing stakeholders at various levels within an organization; Experience in delivering data privacy compliance frameworks and/or programmes; In depth knowledge of data privacy laws in particular EU GDPR, UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018; Experience of information governance practises and information security management systems (ISO27001); Experience in digital health; Experience in emerging technologies such as AI and the evolving legislative framework. Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or other recognised privacy certification. Lead auditor qualification (or equivalent) Company: Our client is one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year. Location: This role is based at our clients site in Burgess Hill, 2 days a week, and rest of the week remote. Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Data Privacy Manager please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (phone number removed) . It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. INDKA

We are working with a very well known global brand to recruit a Senior Finance Systems Analyst for a 12 month contract role. The Role Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance Systems, you'll join the Finance Planning & Analysis team, supporting global operations with financial systems expertise. This team ensures timely financial reporting to Group, delivers management insights, and provides training and best practices for the company's finance systems: Just Produce (Microsoft Dynamics NAV) for production management and SAP ECC for revenue, billing, and consolidation. Key Responsibilities Act as subject matter expert for Just Produce (Microsoft Dynamics NAV) within finance. Gather and translate business requirements into NAV configurations or enhancements. Optimize workflows for Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Project Budgeting/Costing. Support NAV integrations with other systems (e.g., Informatica, Pagero). Assist with NAV-to-SAP interface mapping, reconciliation, and issue resolution. Contribute to reporting system upgrade from BW/Bex to SAP AO. Develop and execute test plans, including UAT. Deliver end-user training and documentation for NAV processes. Troubleshoot issues and liaise with IT for resolution. Ensure compliance with financial controls and audit requirements. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field. 5+ years in finance systems analysis, including 3+ years with Navision/Dynamics NAV. Strong understanding of finance processes (GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, budgeting). Proficiency in SQL, Excel (including macros), and reporting tools. Experience with system integrations and data migration projects. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Preferred Skills Experience in service or project-based industries. Familiarity with Dynamics 365 Business Central. SAP ECC or S4 experience and SAP reporting tools (BW, AO, Bex). Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central certification. Agile or hybrid project management experience. Why Join Us? You'll work on global projects that shape entertainment worldwide. We offer a collaborative culture, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make an impact in a dynamic industry. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an analytical thinker with a flair for strategy and finance? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Finance Strategy Manager to join their dynamic PPMO Team on a 12-month temporary contract. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the retail industry and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you! Role: Finance Strategy Manager Duration: 12 Months Location: Welwyn Garden City (3 Days in Office) Rate: 650 pd (umbrella) About the Role: As a Finance Strategy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, embedding, and operationalizing key strategic and financial frameworks across various enabling functions. You'll collaborate closely with both strategy and finance leadership teams, ensuring effective long-term planning and robust financial performance management. Your Responsibilities: Strategy Enablement: Support the deployment of a Finance Strategy Enablement Framework, driving benefits and value tracking approaches to ensure understanding and adoption across portfolio teams. Planning Governance: Partner with Finance and Portfolio teams to deliver core planning processes, including Long-Term Plans, Annual Plans, and periodic forecasting cycles. Portfolio Reporting & Insight: Develop and maintain insightful portfolio reporting and data analysis packs to inform decision-making across leadership forums. Financial Partnership: Manage financial performance, ensuring robust processes for actuals, forecasts, cross-charges, and GL oversight. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to drive efficiency, transparency, and stronger portfolio controls . Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior finance, technology, and business stakeholders to align strategy, delivery, and value realization. What You'll Need: Strong background in finance, strategy, change management, or portfolio management within large, complex organizations. Solid understanding of financial planning, reporting, and governance processes. Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable frameworks and reporting outputs. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; advanced Excel skills are essential (experience with Tableau or other reporting tools is a plus). Comfortable managing multiple priorities and navigating ambiguity while working with cross-functional teams. Excellent communication, relationship management, and presentation skills. A self-starter with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to delivery. Why Join Us? This is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of a vibrant team that values innovation and collaboration. If you are passionate about finance and strategy and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, we want to hear from you! Ready to Make an Impact? If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications listed above, don't hesitate! Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Finance Strategy Manager with our client. Let's shape the future together! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities' employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

ERP Consultant (Manufacturing / Finance) Location: Cheshire (office based) Role: ERP Implementation and Finance Specialist Salary: £70k + Benefits We are looking for an ERP Consultant from a Finance / Manufacturing background to join a growing Professional Services team. This role suits someone who understands financial operations in a production environment and who has experience implementing or supporting ERP systems. The Role You will act as a subject matter expert across finance and manufacturing. You will lead finance focused implementation work, run workshops, capture requirements, design end to end processes and configure the system so that it supports the customer in a practical and effective way. You will work with finance teams, operational leads, solution architects and project managers to translate business needs into clear system designs. Your contribution will help customers improve accuracy, efficiency and overall operational control. Key Responsibilities Lead the implementation and improvement of finance modules within an ERP platform Analyse financial and operational processes, identify issues and recommend improvements Run workshops and discovery sessions with customer stakeholders Capture and document detailed requirements Design as is and to be processes across finance and manufacturing Configure financial structures, approvals, reporting and controls Support early stage activities by showing how the system can address challenges in manufacturing Work closely with internal teams to support smooth and consistent delivery Build strong customer relationships and encourage ongoing improvement What We Are Looking For Experience in ERP implementation, finance systems consultancy or business systems analysis Strong understanding of financial processes including chart of accounts, reporting and internal controls Experience in manufacturing, production, FMCG or a similar sector Ability to translate complex requirements into clear and useful solutions Confident communication skills with the ability to lead workshops Experience producing process maps or structured documentation Analytical and organised approach with strong attention to detail You Will Bring Broad knowledge of manufacturing operations including production planning, costing, inventory and traceability Experience with ERP platforms such as Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, Sage, Epicor, IFS or similar A practical and structured approach to problem solving A collaborative and proactive attitude If you want a role where you can shape processes, support digital transformation and make a real difference within the manufacturing sector, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an analytical thinker with a flair for strategy and finance? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Finance Strategy Manager to join their dynamic PPMO Team on a 12-month temporary contract. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the retail industry and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you! Role: Finance Strategy Manager Duration: 12 Months Location: Welwyn Garden City (3 Days in Office) Rate: £650 pd (umbrella) About the Role: As a Finance Strategy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, embedding, and operationalizing key strategic and financial frameworks across various enabling functions. You'll collaborate closely with both strategy and finance leadership teams, ensuring effective long-term planning and robust financial performance management. Your Responsibilities: Strategy Enablement: Support the deployment of a Finance Strategy Enablement Framework, driving benefits and value tracking approaches to ensure understanding and adoption across portfolio teams. Planning Governance: Partner with Finance and Portfolio teams to deliver core planning processes, including Long-Term Plans, Annual Plans, and periodic forecasting cycles. Portfolio Reporting & Insight: Develop and maintain insightful portfolio reporting and data analysis packs to inform decision-making across leadership forums. Financial Partnership: Manage financial performance, ensuring robust processes for actuals, forecasts, cross-charges, and GL oversight. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to drive efficiency, transparency, and stronger portfolio controls . Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior finance, technology, and business stakeholders to align strategy, delivery, and value realization. What You'll Need: Strong background in finance, strategy, change management, or portfolio management within large, complex organizations. Solid understanding of financial planning, reporting, and governance processes. Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable frameworks and reporting outputs. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; advanced Excel skills are essential (experience with Tableau or other reporting tools is a plus). Comfortable managing multiple priorities and navigating ambiguity while working with cross-functional teams. Excellent communication, relationship management, and presentation skills. A self-starter with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to delivery. Why Join Us? This is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of a vibrant team that values innovation and collaboration. If you are passionate about finance and strategy and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, we want to hear from you! Ready to Make an Impact? If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications listed above, don't hesitate! Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Finance Strategy Manager with our client. Let's shape the future together! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities' employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Envolve Infrastructure Ltd are a subsidiary of Renew Holdings Plc and are looking to recruit an IT Manager to accommodate the ambitions of the subsidiary to grow both organically and by acquisition. Renew Holdings Plc are a holding company which gives autonomy to its operating subsidiaries, enabling them to be competitive and effective in their individual markets whilst setting overall standards. The provision of Information Technology within the Renew Group subsidiaries closely mirrors the business model that is the foundation of the success of the Group. Each subsidiary directly employs their own IT resources, with a small team at the centre providing central support, guidance and governance. ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the Head of Services, the IT Manager role is a "hands-on" position responsible for the day-to-day operation of the IT function, ensuring systems, networks and services run smoothly and securely. The ideal candidate will have aspirations to progress into a managerial position through development of the department and its staff. Whilst the role will initially operate as a standalone position within Envolve Infrastructure, there will be close collaboration with the IT team at our sister Group company, Browne Group, working together to align systems, share knowledge, digitisation, and support Group initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key part in developing the IT department further, with plans to introduce and mentor an IT Apprentice to support the growing needs of the business. RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Planning & Delivery Develop and implement the annual IT strategy in alignment with company goals, and Group Minimum Requirements (GMR). Lead the planning and execution of IT projects, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder engagement, and measurable outcomes Budget Management Develop and implement the annual IT strategy in alignment with company goals and Group Minimum Requirements (GMR) Own and manage the annual IT budget, including forecasting, cost control, and reporting Oversee procurement of hardware, software, and services, ensuring value for money and adherence to procurement policies and GMR levels of authority Monitor and report on IT expenditure, identifying efficiencies and supporting financial planning Governance & Compliance Ensure all IT operations meet the minimum requirements set by Group, including Technical Security Audit (based on CIS security controls) and NIST Frameworks. Development and review of IT policies and procedures Lead internal (e.g. GMR, system) and external audits (e.g. Cyber Essentials Plus) Infrastructure & Service Management Oversee the performance, maintenance, and security of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud platforms, and end-user devices Ensure robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place and regularly tested Manage service desk operations and ensure timely resolution of technical issues Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary liaison between the company and Group IT Director Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective technology solutions SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS An understanding of Cyber Essentials Plus, CIS audits and NIST frameworks is also required to ensure the business meets the challenges of cyber security hygiene Hands on knowledge of Microsoft 365 is required to drive the platform forward to ensure the business makes the full use of the collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint etc.). A good knowledge of the security features of 365 (Entra/Azure AD) is required to ensure the business leverages the maximum potential of cyber hygiene and GDPR best practice Understanding the importance of Identity Threat Management Experience or understanding of SentinelOne MDR Experience in using third party SOC provision Experience or understanding of Mimecast Knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) frameworks, ITIL practices, and IT governance Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Server, PC and networking hands on experience Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively Problem-solving skills and the ability to work well with all levels of the business Good knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles Relevant qualifications (e.g. CompTIA, ITIL, Microsoft Certified, etc.) desirable Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.