Contracts Manager Location: Berkshire, Oxfordshire Salary: 75,000 - 85,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + Company bonus The Opportunity We are working with a respected contractor with a strong regional footprint and a reputation for delivering technically demanding, fast-paced projects. They're strengthening their leadership team with a Contracts Manager who can take ownership of a live portfolio and shape delivery standards going forward.You'll be at the centre of projects that matter, complex, controlled-environment schemes where precision, programme, and client trust are everything. Typical values sit between 1 million and 7 Million, often on accelerated programmes, and you'll be managing multiple sites concurrently across Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Why This Role? Impact you can see: You'll inherit live work and an established supply chain, with the remit to raise performance across safety, quality, and programme. Real autonomy: From pre-construction through handover-own the plan, the team, and the outcomes. Client-facing visibility: You'll be the go-to person for senior stakeholders, shaping repeat business and long-term relationships. Exclusive pathway: As Hays' exclusive partner on this appointment, shortlisted candidates will move quickly and have direct access to decision-makers. What You'll DoLead Delivery Across Multiple Sites Run several schemes in parallel-planning, sequencing and resource allocation to hit tight, fast-track milestones without compromising quality or safety. Chair site progress meetings; convert design intent into executable, fully integrated construction plans. Drive Technical & Pre-Construction Shape pre-construction: scope, buildability reviews, risk registers, procurement strategy, and programme logic. Coordinate design teams to close out RFI/TQ cycles swiftly and maintain design assurance throughout the build. Own the Commercials Take responsibility for the financials-forecasting, change control, early warnings, and cost-to-complete. Work confidently with NEC and JCT forms, ensuring contractual compliance and robust records. Be the Client Anchor Maintain transparent, solution-focused communication with client reps. Spot opportunities for extensions, variations, and new work streams to secure repeat business. Lead People & Culture Set expectations, mentor Project Engineers and Site Managers, and build a high-trust environment where teams deliver first time, right first time. What You'll Bring A track record as a Contracts Manager (or Senior PM ready to step up) delivering design & build projects, ideally within specialist or controlled environments. Strong working knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts and practical commercial acumen. Proven ability to manage multiple live sites and fast-track programmes-calm under pressure, decisive, and organised. A collaborative style: you build relationships with designers, supply chain, and clients that make delivery smoother. Relevant qualifications (e.g., B.Eng. / Construction Management / Project Management). Professional status (MCIOB/CEng or equivalent) advantageous. Full UK driving licence. Package & Progression 75,000- 85,000 base salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits. A supportive leadership team with clear progression routes-deliver, and you'll be trusted with bigger, more complex portfolios. Work across a range of 1m- 6m schemes with national-profile end users. How to ApplyIf you're interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or reach out to James Mitchell at the Southampton Hays office for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Contracts Manager Location: Berkshire, Oxfordshire Salary: 75,000 - 85,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + Company bonus The Opportunity We are working with a respected contractor with a strong regional footprint and a reputation for delivering technically demanding, fast-paced projects. They're strengthening their leadership team with a Contracts Manager who can take ownership of a live portfolio and shape delivery standards going forward.You'll be at the centre of projects that matter, complex, controlled-environment schemes where precision, programme, and client trust are everything. Typical values sit between 1 million and 7 Million, often on accelerated programmes, and you'll be managing multiple sites concurrently across Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Why This Role? Impact you can see: You'll inherit live work and an established supply chain, with the remit to raise performance across safety, quality, and programme. Real autonomy: From pre-construction through handover-own the plan, the team, and the outcomes. Client-facing visibility: You'll be the go-to person for senior stakeholders, shaping repeat business and long-term relationships. Exclusive pathway: As Hays' exclusive partner on this appointment, shortlisted candidates will move quickly and have direct access to decision-makers. What You'll DoLead Delivery Across Multiple Sites Run several schemes in parallel-planning, sequencing and resource allocation to hit tight, fast-track milestones without compromising quality or safety. Chair site progress meetings; convert design intent into executable, fully integrated construction plans. Drive Technical & Pre-Construction Shape pre-construction: scope, buildability reviews, risk registers, procurement strategy, and programme logic. Coordinate design teams to close out RFI/TQ cycles swiftly and maintain design assurance throughout the build. Own the Commercials Take responsibility for the financials-forecasting, change control, early warnings, and cost-to-complete. Work confidently with NEC and JCT forms, ensuring contractual compliance and robust records. Be the Client Anchor Maintain transparent, solution-focused communication with client reps. Spot opportunities for extensions, variations, and new work streams to secure repeat business. Lead People & Culture Set expectations, mentor Project Engineers and Site Managers, and build a high-trust environment where teams deliver first time, right first time. What You'll Bring A track record as a Contracts Manager (or Senior PM ready to step up) delivering design & build projects, ideally within specialist or controlled environments. Strong working knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts and practical commercial acumen. Proven ability to manage multiple live sites and fast-track programmes-calm under pressure, decisive, and organised. A collaborative style: you build relationships with designers, supply chain, and clients that make delivery smoother. Relevant qualifications (e.g., B.Eng. / Construction Management / Project Management). Professional status (MCIOB/CEng or equivalent) advantageous. Full UK driving licence. Package & Progression 75,000- 85,000 base salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits. A supportive leadership team with clear progression routes-deliver, and you'll be trusted with bigger, more complex portfolios. Work across a range of 1m- 6m schemes with national-profile end users. How to ApplyIf you're interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or reach out to James Mitchell at the Southampton Hays office for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Estate Manager - Retail We are looking to recruit an Estates Manager to manage the Group's UK property portfolio (Circa 150 stores and 70 Residential units nationally). This will include leading on landlord and tenant, day to day estates, transactions, rating, property lease management and negotiations. You will be working with the Head of Property to develop a mid to long-term strategy for the business and be responsible for leading and negotiating Transactions (acquisitions and dispositions), Lease Renewals and Rent Reviews on an ongoing basis. You will also be expected to undertake an allocated amount of L&T jobs directly (only outsourcing to consultants where necessary). This role is responsible for managing Business Rates Liability for the company and working with other members of the team and external consultants, to lead negotiations on Dilapidation disputes. You will provide forecasting around costs associated with the estate and maximise opportunities for currently under-utilised space within the portfolio. You will work with and manage a Property Co-ordinator. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Managing Day to Day Property related Issues Manage Day to Day Landlord relationships Liaise with other Departments including Legal, Operations, Finance to ensure smooth running of Department Liaise with Maintenance Team to ensure that Building and Property Repairs are dealt with quickly, efficiently and Cost effective Liaise with professional teams, including solicitors, agents, and planning consultants whilst working with the wider property team Prepare and deliver reports for senior management including recommendations, detailed feasibility studies and strong financials Highlighting procedures and processes and providing solutions for the company to save costs and make long term profit. Manage the Commercial & Residential lettings About You You will have at least 5 year's general property experience, preferably within a retail and/or multi-site environment and be RICS Qualified. knowledge and experience of convenience retail sector Experienced at negotiating as a tenant to secure the best renewals of leases. Experienced at negotiating with tenants to secure the best returns on investment Excellent Project Management skills Previous experience of franchise operations would be a bonus. Experience of property acquisitions and estates management Contacts and standing in the Property sector Good commercial acumen and experience of financial responsibilities Extensive retail experience gained either at a client-side end user, retail developer or agency
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Estate Manager - Retail We are looking to recruit an Estates Manager to manage the Group's UK property portfolio (Circa 150 stores and 70 Residential units nationally). This will include leading on landlord and tenant, day to day estates, transactions, rating, property lease management and negotiations. You will be working with the Head of Property to develop a mid to long-term strategy for the business and be responsible for leading and negotiating Transactions (acquisitions and dispositions), Lease Renewals and Rent Reviews on an ongoing basis. You will also be expected to undertake an allocated amount of L&T jobs directly (only outsourcing to consultants where necessary). This role is responsible for managing Business Rates Liability for the company and working with other members of the team and external consultants, to lead negotiations on Dilapidation disputes. You will provide forecasting around costs associated with the estate and maximise opportunities for currently under-utilised space within the portfolio. You will work with and manage a Property Co-ordinator. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Managing Day to Day Property related Issues Manage Day to Day Landlord relationships Liaise with other Departments including Legal, Operations, Finance to ensure smooth running of Department Liaise with Maintenance Team to ensure that Building and Property Repairs are dealt with quickly, efficiently and Cost effective Liaise with professional teams, including solicitors, agents, and planning consultants whilst working with the wider property team Prepare and deliver reports for senior management including recommendations, detailed feasibility studies and strong financials Highlighting procedures and processes and providing solutions for the company to save costs and make long term profit. Manage the Commercial & Residential lettings About You You will have at least 5 year's general property experience, preferably within a retail and/or multi-site environment and be RICS Qualified. knowledge and experience of convenience retail sector Experienced at negotiating as a tenant to secure the best renewals of leases. Experienced at negotiating with tenants to secure the best returns on investment Excellent Project Management skills Previous experience of franchise operations would be a bonus. Experience of property acquisitions and estates management Contacts and standing in the Property sector Good commercial acumen and experience of financial responsibilities Extensive retail experience gained either at a client-side end user, retail developer or agency
Interim Management Accountant for a 3-6 month assignment based in Birmingham Your new company Management Accountant - Multi Academy Trust - 15+ SchoolsLocation: Flexible across Trust sites (with hybrid working options) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Reporting to: Finance Director / Chief Finance Officer About the TrustOur Multi Academy Trust consists of 19 schools across the region, serving diverse communities and committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes. We are in a phase of continued growth and transformation, with a focus on robust financial stewardship, transparent reporting, and strategic investment to support school improvement.Role PurposeThe Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial sustainability of the Trust. You will provide high quality financial reporting, insightful analysis, and expert advice to senior leaders and Principals to support effective decision making across the 15+ school estate. This position is central to ensuring the Trust meets its statutory, regulatory, and strategic financial obligations. Work History Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare timely monthly management accounts for the Trust and individual schools, including variance analysis and commentary.Produce consolidated Trust-level financial reports and Board packs.Monitor and analyse key financial performance indicators, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities.Support year end processes, including audit preparation and liaison with external auditors.Budgeting & ForecastingLead on the annual budget cycle for allocated schools, working closely with principals, school Business Managers, and central finance staff.Produce in year financial forecasts, cash-flow projections, and scenario modelling.Provide challenge and strategic insight to ensure budgets are realistic, achievable, and aligned with Trust priorities.Business PartneringAct as a trusted adviser to school and trust leadership, providing clear, data driven financial guidance.Build strong relationships with Headteachers, budget holders, and operational teams.Present financial information in an accessible format to non-finance colleagues. Ensure adherence to the Academy Trust Handbook, ESFA guidance, and relevant statutory obligations.Support internal audit actions and continuous process improvement.Maintain robust financial controls and ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and compliant.Systems & Process ImprovementContribute to the effective use and development of the Trust's finance systems (e.g. PS Financials / IRIS / Access / other MAT systems).Streamline reporting processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.Champion best practice across the central and school finance teams. Essential Qualifications, Skills & ExperiencePart qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).Strong experience in management accounting within a complex, multi site organisation.Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems.Ability to interpret financial information for non finance colleagues.Excellent communication, relationship building, and organisational skills.High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Experience Required Experience working within the education sector, public sector, or charities.Knowledge of the Academy Trust Handbook and ESFA regulatory environment.Experience producing consolidated accounts or working within a centralised finance function.Personal AttributesProactive, solutions focused, and commercially astute.A collaborative team player with a professional approach.Committed to the Trust's values, educational mission, and public sector ethos.Ability to challenge constructively and drive continuous improvement. What We OfferA supportive, values driven Trust environment.Professional development and study support where relevant.Opportunities for career progression within a growing MAT.Hybrid working arrangements - 2 days office and 3 days WFH What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Mar 07, 2026
Seasonal
Interim Management Accountant for a 3-6 month assignment based in Birmingham Your new company Management Accountant - Multi Academy Trust - 15+ SchoolsLocation: Flexible across Trust sites (with hybrid working options) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Reporting to: Finance Director / Chief Finance Officer About the TrustOur Multi Academy Trust consists of 19 schools across the region, serving diverse communities and committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes. We are in a phase of continued growth and transformation, with a focus on robust financial stewardship, transparent reporting, and strategic investment to support school improvement.Role PurposeThe Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial sustainability of the Trust. You will provide high quality financial reporting, insightful analysis, and expert advice to senior leaders and Principals to support effective decision making across the 15+ school estate. This position is central to ensuring the Trust meets its statutory, regulatory, and strategic financial obligations. Work History Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare timely monthly management accounts for the Trust and individual schools, including variance analysis and commentary.Produce consolidated Trust-level financial reports and Board packs.Monitor and analyse key financial performance indicators, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities.Support year end processes, including audit preparation and liaison with external auditors.Budgeting & ForecastingLead on the annual budget cycle for allocated schools, working closely with principals, school Business Managers, and central finance staff.Produce in year financial forecasts, cash-flow projections, and scenario modelling.Provide challenge and strategic insight to ensure budgets are realistic, achievable, and aligned with Trust priorities.Business PartneringAct as a trusted adviser to school and trust leadership, providing clear, data driven financial guidance.Build strong relationships with Headteachers, budget holders, and operational teams.Present financial information in an accessible format to non-finance colleagues. Ensure adherence to the Academy Trust Handbook, ESFA guidance, and relevant statutory obligations.Support internal audit actions and continuous process improvement.Maintain robust financial controls and ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and compliant.Systems & Process ImprovementContribute to the effective use and development of the Trust's finance systems (e.g. PS Financials / IRIS / Access / other MAT systems).Streamline reporting processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.Champion best practice across the central and school finance teams. Essential Qualifications, Skills & ExperiencePart qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).Strong experience in management accounting within a complex, multi site organisation.Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems.Ability to interpret financial information for non finance colleagues.Excellent communication, relationship building, and organisational skills.High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Experience Required Experience working within the education sector, public sector, or charities.Knowledge of the Academy Trust Handbook and ESFA regulatory environment.Experience producing consolidated accounts or working within a centralised finance function.Personal AttributesProactive, solutions focused, and commercially astute.A collaborative team player with a professional approach.Committed to the Trust's values, educational mission, and public sector ethos.Ability to challenge constructively and drive continuous improvement. What We OfferA supportive, values driven Trust environment.Professional development and study support where relevant.Opportunities for career progression within a growing MAT.Hybrid working arrangements - 2 days office and 3 days WFH What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Financial Accounting Manager Port Glasgow Salary Highly Competitive + Benefits Flexible Working Your new company Our philosophy is simple, we create enriching experiences for travellers by combining an unbeatable mix of exceptional service and quality at great value. As a global business with over 100 years of experience in the travel industry, our ethos of being 'Driven by Service', ensures we keep our values of passion, people and purpose at the heart of everything we do - designing and running immersive, innovative and responsible travel experiences for our guests across 70 countries. Join us in creating life-changing moments for every guest across our award-winning brands and experience our difference. Values • Driven by service • An inherent passion for travel • Commitment to our customers and to our people • Commitment to social responsibility and our 5-year sustainability strategy Your new role As an Accounting Manager, you will oversee the integrity of financial records through accurate accounting, timely close processes, and adherence to internal controls. You'll manage a team of accountants, ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP, and support audits and reporting while driving continuous process improvements across the Record-to-Report cycle. Month-End Close - Manage accurate and timely general ledger close activities across entities Financial Integrity - Ensure adherence to accounting standards and maintain high quality reconciliations Audit Support - Prepare schedules and liaise with external and internal auditors Team Leadership - Supervise and develop accountants across key areas such as fixed assets, intercompany, and journals Process Improvement - Streamline accounting operations and contribute to automation and standardisation initiatives. What you'll need to succeed Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience in accounting leadership roles. Holds a deep understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting with proven ability to manage close cycles, reconciliations, accruals, and audit processes. Experience with ERP systems, ideally Oracle R12. Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage teams across multiple locations. Key Individual Traits Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to adjust effectively to changing environments, priorities, and challenges. Embraces new ideas and approaches with flexibility and openness Attention to detail: Carefully reviews work to ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness. Adheres to rules and procedures Boldness: Approaches tasks and decisions with confidence and a proactive mindset, willingness to speak up and challenge the status quo Collaborative: Builds strong relationships and works cross-functionally with a consultative, co-creative approach to influence and align others in a fast-paced environment. Curiosity: Driven by lifelong learning, actively seeks new knowledge, skills, and perspectives to enhance performance and personal growth. Embraces continuous learning as a core value Resilience: Remains calm and effective under pressure, persistent through challenges, and driven to achieve long-term goals Service Orientation: Strives to deliver exceptional service with empathy, responsiveness, and a solutions-focused approach Success Criteria Success is delivering reliable, audit-ready financials on time while upholding accounting quality and compliance. The Accounting Manager is a key operational leader who brings structure, drives improvements, and builds a strong, technically capable team that supports the broader finance agenda. Accuracy and timeliness of month-end close Number of audit findings or adjustments Completion rate of reconciliations by deadline Quality of financial controls and compliance ratings Team development and performance scorecards What you'll get in return Competitive salary + benefits package The opportunity to support with exciting transformation projects Hybrid working The opportunity to streamline processes and procedures Excellent scope for career progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Financial Accounting Manager Port Glasgow Salary Highly Competitive + Benefits Flexible Working Your new company Our philosophy is simple, we create enriching experiences for travellers by combining an unbeatable mix of exceptional service and quality at great value. As a global business with over 100 years of experience in the travel industry, our ethos of being 'Driven by Service', ensures we keep our values of passion, people and purpose at the heart of everything we do - designing and running immersive, innovative and responsible travel experiences for our guests across 70 countries. Join us in creating life-changing moments for every guest across our award-winning brands and experience our difference. Values • Driven by service • An inherent passion for travel • Commitment to our customers and to our people • Commitment to social responsibility and our 5-year sustainability strategy Your new role As an Accounting Manager, you will oversee the integrity of financial records through accurate accounting, timely close processes, and adherence to internal controls. You'll manage a team of accountants, ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP, and support audits and reporting while driving continuous process improvements across the Record-to-Report cycle. Month-End Close - Manage accurate and timely general ledger close activities across entities Financial Integrity - Ensure adherence to accounting standards and maintain high quality reconciliations Audit Support - Prepare schedules and liaise with external and internal auditors Team Leadership - Supervise and develop accountants across key areas such as fixed assets, intercompany, and journals Process Improvement - Streamline accounting operations and contribute to automation and standardisation initiatives. What you'll need to succeed Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience in accounting leadership roles. Holds a deep understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting with proven ability to manage close cycles, reconciliations, accruals, and audit processes. Experience with ERP systems, ideally Oracle R12. Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage teams across multiple locations. Key Individual Traits Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to adjust effectively to changing environments, priorities, and challenges. Embraces new ideas and approaches with flexibility and openness Attention to detail: Carefully reviews work to ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness. Adheres to rules and procedures Boldness: Approaches tasks and decisions with confidence and a proactive mindset, willingness to speak up and challenge the status quo Collaborative: Builds strong relationships and works cross-functionally with a consultative, co-creative approach to influence and align others in a fast-paced environment. Curiosity: Driven by lifelong learning, actively seeks new knowledge, skills, and perspectives to enhance performance and personal growth. Embraces continuous learning as a core value Resilience: Remains calm and effective under pressure, persistent through challenges, and driven to achieve long-term goals Service Orientation: Strives to deliver exceptional service with empathy, responsiveness, and a solutions-focused approach Success Criteria Success is delivering reliable, audit-ready financials on time while upholding accounting quality and compliance. The Accounting Manager is a key operational leader who brings structure, drives improvements, and builds a strong, technically capable team that supports the broader finance agenda. Accuracy and timeliness of month-end close Number of audit findings or adjustments Completion rate of reconciliations by deadline Quality of financial controls and compliance ratings Team development and performance scorecards What you'll get in return Competitive salary + benefits package The opportunity to support with exciting transformation projects Hybrid working The opportunity to streamline processes and procedures Excellent scope for career progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Senior Payroll Specialist - Hybrid Working - Central Manchester - Large Bureau Permanent Your new company You'll be joining a well established professional services organisation known for its collaborative culture, high quality client delivery and strong focus on developing future ready skills. The payroll operations team is expanding across several UK locations, offering a dynamic environment with excellent support, varied client exposure and genuine career progression. Your new role As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you'll play a key role in delivering and implementing payroll services for a diverse portfolio of clients. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you'll process payrolls accurately, review work completed by junior team members, manage client queries, oversee engagement financials and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. You'll also support, coach and develop Associates to maintain high standards of quality and compliance. What you'll need to succeed Strong end to end UK payroll processing experience Experience using large ERP payroll systems such as, ADP, Oracle, Workday, I-Trent or SAP Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively Confident IT skills, particularly in Excel, Word and Outlook Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships Ideally, A payroll qualification such as CIPP or atleast 5 years of payroll experience in the UK for a high-volume SSC or Bureau environment Experience within a large professional services environment or payroll bureau What you'll get in return You'll benefit from high quality training, future focused development opportunities and a flexible, inclusive working culture. The role offers exposure to multi country projects, a supportive team environment and the chance to build a long term career within a respected organisation. What you need to do now If this opportunity aligns with your experience and ambitions, you're encouraged to apply. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can request these to ensure a smooth and supportive experience. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Queenie Ng at HAYS, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Payroll Specialist - Hybrid Working - Central Manchester - Large Bureau Permanent Your new company You'll be joining a well established professional services organisation known for its collaborative culture, high quality client delivery and strong focus on developing future ready skills. The payroll operations team is expanding across several UK locations, offering a dynamic environment with excellent support, varied client exposure and genuine career progression. Your new role As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you'll play a key role in delivering and implementing payroll services for a diverse portfolio of clients. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you'll process payrolls accurately, review work completed by junior team members, manage client queries, oversee engagement financials and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. You'll also support, coach and develop Associates to maintain high standards of quality and compliance. What you'll need to succeed Strong end to end UK payroll processing experience Experience using large ERP payroll systems such as, ADP, Oracle, Workday, I-Trent or SAP Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively Confident IT skills, particularly in Excel, Word and Outlook Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships Ideally, A payroll qualification such as CIPP or atleast 5 years of payroll experience in the UK for a high-volume SSC or Bureau environment Experience within a large professional services environment or payroll bureau What you'll get in return You'll benefit from high quality training, future focused development opportunities and a flexible, inclusive working culture. The role offers exposure to multi country projects, a supportive team environment and the chance to build a long term career within a respected organisation. What you need to do now If this opportunity aligns with your experience and ambitions, you're encouraged to apply. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can request these to ensure a smooth and supportive experience. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Queenie Ng at HAYS, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Interim Corporate Finance Manager - Capital Programme Monitoring - 6 months Your new company You will be supporting a large city council within the Corporate Finance Team, reporting into the Director of Finance. Your new role You will be working on the following tasks : Lead on reviewing, supporting and challenging capital bids and (green book) Business Cases Lead on reviewing and challenging delivery of capital schemes (mainly the financials). Work closely with the Project Management Office and support improving and developing the Capital Programme and governanceLead on collating and reviewing the regular financial monitoring, preparing the updates to Cabinet. Ensure narratives and explanations from project managers stand up to scrutinyLead on capital closedown and budget setting of the capital programme (Statement of Accounts accounting will be undertaken by another team - this role feeds in spend and financing from the year)Link in with the Final Accounts team (Capital Assets) to help produce Statement of Accounts information so some knowledge of the requirements or interface with final accounts will be useful.Monitor and produce capital financing data for Prudential IndicatorsLead on preparation / admin for the Capital Board (Member board overseeing capital projects) and Officer Capital GroupActively ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, local and corporate guidelines, policies and procedures and support managers to deliver such processes across the business.Working with appropriate Service Heads, to ensure the delivery of effective forecast planning and that long-term plans are produced and acted upon.Lead on data cleanse of capital accounting recordsCo-ordinate and guide capital monitoring in Directorate Finance teams. What you'll need to succeed You will need experience in a local authority within capital accounting, planning and budget monitoring. The capital programme is vast and, therefore, someone with experience in a larger council environment may suit best. Experience in setting out clear processes and procedures Experience of drafting a capital strategy. Understanding regular reporting of the capital programme and can review and assess business cases. Someone that is not afraid of getting stuck in and will help improve processes and guidance. Need someone who can work with project managers to ensure good governance is adhered to during the life of the project. What you'll get in return The role is well rewarded with between £600-750 p/day for the right skill set. Remote working in the main Will gain experience of working on an interesting capital programme with large values What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Mar 06, 2026
Contractor
Interim Corporate Finance Manager - Capital Programme Monitoring - 6 months Your new company You will be supporting a large city council within the Corporate Finance Team, reporting into the Director of Finance. Your new role You will be working on the following tasks : Lead on reviewing, supporting and challenging capital bids and (green book) Business Cases Lead on reviewing and challenging delivery of capital schemes (mainly the financials). Work closely with the Project Management Office and support improving and developing the Capital Programme and governanceLead on collating and reviewing the regular financial monitoring, preparing the updates to Cabinet. Ensure narratives and explanations from project managers stand up to scrutinyLead on capital closedown and budget setting of the capital programme (Statement of Accounts accounting will be undertaken by another team - this role feeds in spend and financing from the year)Link in with the Final Accounts team (Capital Assets) to help produce Statement of Accounts information so some knowledge of the requirements or interface with final accounts will be useful.Monitor and produce capital financing data for Prudential IndicatorsLead on preparation / admin for the Capital Board (Member board overseeing capital projects) and Officer Capital GroupActively ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, local and corporate guidelines, policies and procedures and support managers to deliver such processes across the business.Working with appropriate Service Heads, to ensure the delivery of effective forecast planning and that long-term plans are produced and acted upon.Lead on data cleanse of capital accounting recordsCo-ordinate and guide capital monitoring in Directorate Finance teams. What you'll need to succeed You will need experience in a local authority within capital accounting, planning and budget monitoring. The capital programme is vast and, therefore, someone with experience in a larger council environment may suit best. Experience in setting out clear processes and procedures Experience of drafting a capital strategy. Understanding regular reporting of the capital programme and can review and assess business cases. Someone that is not afraid of getting stuck in and will help improve processes and guidance. Need someone who can work with project managers to ensure good governance is adhered to during the life of the project. What you'll get in return The role is well rewarded with between £600-750 p/day for the right skill set. Remote working in the main Will gain experience of working on an interesting capital programme with large values What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Workday Finance Consultant Permanent London-based (Hybrid with 3 days in the office) Salary DOE + comprehensive benefits package Our client is expanding their UK consulting and delivery capability as part of continued investment in digital finance transformation. With several new projects secured across the region, this position represents a key hire within a growing Workday practice, offering the opportunity to shape finance system architecture for large, complex organisations. This is an ideal role for an experienced Workday Finance Consultant who enjoys working across configuration, solution design, and client-facing problem-solving. You will contribute to the optimisation of finance processes, implement scalable Workday Financials modules, and support clients through end-to-end transformation. Essential Skills Strong hands-on experience with Workday Financials , ideally across multiple modules (GL, AP, AR, Assets, Banking & Settlement, Expenses, Procurement) Deep understanding of Workday configuration , including Business Processes, Security, and Reporting Ability to articulate system design reasoning, including: Architectural and process-level trade-offs Data structures, reporting logic, and configuration impacts Scalability of finance operations across multi-entity environments Experience collaborating on: Integrations with ERP, Payroll, Banking or Tax systems Financial reporting, dashboards, and analytics Data migration, reconciliations and validation activities Strong grounding in accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) Excellent communication skills with both technical teams and finance leadership Responsibilities Lead and support the configuration of Workday Financials modules to meet client requirements Run workshops with finance stakeholders to capture requirements across R2R, P2P, and O2C process areas Design and deliver scalable Workday solutions in partnership with Solution Architects Manage configuration activities, Business Processes, approvals, and internal controls Support data conversion, testing cycles, defect resolution, and cutover planning Produce financial reports, dashboards, and analytics for leadership teams Provide training, knowledge transfer, and documentation to key users Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks including SOX, GAAP, IFRS Play a key role in post-go-live stabilisation and ongoing optimisation Working Pattern Hybrid working: 3 days onsite (London) Agile delivery environment with a focus on measurable impact and client value Close collaboration with programme managers, finance leads, and cross-functional teams Desired Background Experience in financial transformation programmes or Workday implementations Exposure to multi-currency and multi-entity environments Understanding of audit, compliance, and financial controls Experience in the UK financial services or broader finance sector is an advantage
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Workday Finance Consultant Permanent London-based (Hybrid with 3 days in the office) Salary DOE + comprehensive benefits package Our client is expanding their UK consulting and delivery capability as part of continued investment in digital finance transformation. With several new projects secured across the region, this position represents a key hire within a growing Workday practice, offering the opportunity to shape finance system architecture for large, complex organisations. This is an ideal role for an experienced Workday Finance Consultant who enjoys working across configuration, solution design, and client-facing problem-solving. You will contribute to the optimisation of finance processes, implement scalable Workday Financials modules, and support clients through end-to-end transformation. Essential Skills Strong hands-on experience with Workday Financials , ideally across multiple modules (GL, AP, AR, Assets, Banking & Settlement, Expenses, Procurement) Deep understanding of Workday configuration , including Business Processes, Security, and Reporting Ability to articulate system design reasoning, including: Architectural and process-level trade-offs Data structures, reporting logic, and configuration impacts Scalability of finance operations across multi-entity environments Experience collaborating on: Integrations with ERP, Payroll, Banking or Tax systems Financial reporting, dashboards, and analytics Data migration, reconciliations and validation activities Strong grounding in accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) Excellent communication skills with both technical teams and finance leadership Responsibilities Lead and support the configuration of Workday Financials modules to meet client requirements Run workshops with finance stakeholders to capture requirements across R2R, P2P, and O2C process areas Design and deliver scalable Workday solutions in partnership with Solution Architects Manage configuration activities, Business Processes, approvals, and internal controls Support data conversion, testing cycles, defect resolution, and cutover planning Produce financial reports, dashboards, and analytics for leadership teams Provide training, knowledge transfer, and documentation to key users Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks including SOX, GAAP, IFRS Play a key role in post-go-live stabilisation and ongoing optimisation Working Pattern Hybrid working: 3 days onsite (London) Agile delivery environment with a focus on measurable impact and client value Close collaboration with programme managers, finance leads, and cross-functional teams Desired Background Experience in financial transformation programmes or Workday implementations Exposure to multi-currency and multi-entity environments Understanding of audit, compliance, and financial controls Experience in the UK financial services or broader finance sector is an advantage
Interim FP&A Manager Location: London/South-East (Hybrid/Remote with on-site as needed) Duration: 3-6 months (potential extension) Rate: £550-£600/day Reporting: CFO (closely with incoming FC) A UK professional services firm, operating from a single office, is seeking an Interim FP&A Manager for hands-on execution of a data remediation project. This role involves recutting messy historic financials into a clean, trusted baseline aligned to a pre-designed multi-practice/multi-department reporting structure. The design is substantially fixed, but there is scope for sensible tweaks where necessary. Day-to-day of the role: Recut 2-3 years' P&L (2 years historic + current year) into the designed structure (practices, departments, allocations, KPIs). Re-profile audit adjustments across months for analytic trends. Rationalise partner-related items into a clear economic EBITDA view. Build full reconciliations: management accounts statutory recut views. Document mappings/processes for BAU handover. Flag/propose data-constrained tweaks to the newly developed reporting model. Utilise systems like Practice Management Systems, Excel, Power BI, and SQL for data handling and reporting. Required Skills & Qualifications: Must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA-qualified with strong FP&A/commercial finance experience in services. Hands-on experience with historic data recuts (cash-to-accruals, partnership distortions ideal). Advanced Excel skills; Power BI/SQL is desirable. Must have exposure to legal/professional services environments, especially PMS/GL integrations. Capable of manager-level autonomy but must be in the detail and someone who shapes solutions and communicates clearly with CFO/FC. What This Interim Role Offers: Competitive day rate or FTC salary depending on experience. Opportunity to manage significant financial reporting activities during a critical period. Hybrid working and exposure to a dynamic, professional services environment. A chance to lead improvements and strengthen financial controls across multiple departments. To apply for this Interim FP&A Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
Mar 04, 2026
Seasonal
Interim FP&A Manager Location: London/South-East (Hybrid/Remote with on-site as needed) Duration: 3-6 months (potential extension) Rate: £550-£600/day Reporting: CFO (closely with incoming FC) A UK professional services firm, operating from a single office, is seeking an Interim FP&A Manager for hands-on execution of a data remediation project. This role involves recutting messy historic financials into a clean, trusted baseline aligned to a pre-designed multi-practice/multi-department reporting structure. The design is substantially fixed, but there is scope for sensible tweaks where necessary. Day-to-day of the role: Recut 2-3 years' P&L (2 years historic + current year) into the designed structure (practices, departments, allocations, KPIs). Re-profile audit adjustments across months for analytic trends. Rationalise partner-related items into a clear economic EBITDA view. Build full reconciliations: management accounts statutory recut views. Document mappings/processes for BAU handover. Flag/propose data-constrained tweaks to the newly developed reporting model. Utilise systems like Practice Management Systems, Excel, Power BI, and SQL for data handling and reporting. Required Skills & Qualifications: Must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA-qualified with strong FP&A/commercial finance experience in services. Hands-on experience with historic data recuts (cash-to-accruals, partnership distortions ideal). Advanced Excel skills; Power BI/SQL is desirable. Must have exposure to legal/professional services environments, especially PMS/GL integrations. Capable of manager-level autonomy but must be in the detail and someone who shapes solutions and communicates clearly with CFO/FC. What This Interim Role Offers: Competitive day rate or FTC salary depending on experience. Opportunity to manage significant financial reporting activities during a critical period. Hybrid working and exposure to a dynamic, professional services environment. A chance to lead improvements and strengthen financial controls across multiple departments. To apply for this Interim FP&A Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
Electrical Contracts Manager - NI Projects - Established M&E Contractor - Belfast Your new company Join a long-established, award-winning M&E contractor based in Belfast, with over 50 years of success delivering high-quality projects across Education, Residential, Industrial, and Commercia l sectors. Known for their strong reputation, collaborative culture, and commitment to excellence, this company continues to grow and invest in its people and projects. Your new role As Electrical Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of multiple electrical projects across Northern Ireland, typically ranging from £500k to £2M in electrical value. You'll be responsible for the full project lifecycle - from planning and procurement through to delivery, commissioning, and handover. Key responsibilities include: Managing and monitoring project progress to ensure delivery on time and within budget Coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams Attending site meetings and resolving any technical or operational issues Reporting on project performance and financials to senior management This role is office/site-based with no overnight travel required. What you'll need to succeed Minimum 3 years' experience in Electrical Contracts Management or Project Management Time-served Electrician or third level electrical qualification Proven experience delivering similar projects Strong understanding of building regulations, health & safety, and compliance standards Excellent communication and organisational skills What you'll get in return Permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary Car allowance or van with fuel card Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across Northern Ireland Career progression and professional development within a supportive team Stability and backing of a well-established, reputable company Access to ongoing training and mentoring from industry experts What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Electrical Contracts Manager - NI Projects - Established M&E Contractor - Belfast Your new company Join a long-established, award-winning M&E contractor based in Belfast, with over 50 years of success delivering high-quality projects across Education, Residential, Industrial, and Commercia l sectors. Known for their strong reputation, collaborative culture, and commitment to excellence, this company continues to grow and invest in its people and projects. Your new role As Electrical Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of multiple electrical projects across Northern Ireland, typically ranging from £500k to £2M in electrical value. You'll be responsible for the full project lifecycle - from planning and procurement through to delivery, commissioning, and handover. Key responsibilities include: Managing and monitoring project progress to ensure delivery on time and within budget Coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams Attending site meetings and resolving any technical or operational issues Reporting on project performance and financials to senior management This role is office/site-based with no overnight travel required. What you'll need to succeed Minimum 3 years' experience in Electrical Contracts Management or Project Management Time-served Electrician or third level electrical qualification Proven experience delivering similar projects Strong understanding of building regulations, health & safety, and compliance standards Excellent communication and organisational skills What you'll get in return Permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary Car allowance or van with fuel card Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across Northern Ireland Career progression and professional development within a supportive team Stability and backing of a well-established, reputable company Access to ongoing training and mentoring from industry experts What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Are you a commercially minded leader with a strong background in M&E or building services? We re representing a well-established and forward-thinking building services contractor who is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their senior leadership team based in Scotland. This is a key strategic hire within a reputable contractor known for delivering high-quality M&E solutions across various sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, and leisure. With a strong project pipeline and a culture of collaboration and innovation, this is an exciting opportunity for a commercial professional looking to make a tangible impact. The Role: As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the commercial performance of multiple projects across the region. You ll lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff, ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance from pre-construction through to final account. Key Responsibilities: Lead the commercial function across multiple M&E projects Provide strategic input on procurement, cost planning, and contract management Ensure accurate reporting and forecasting of project financials Negotiate and manage subcontracts and supplier agreements Work closely with operational and pre-construction teams to maximise value Coach and support junior commercial staff to develop capability and confidence About You: Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within M&E, building services, or construction Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of commercial awareness Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred) Why Join? Be part of a growing, innovative business with a strong reputation in the industry Work on varied and high-profile projects across Scotland Clear opportunities for progression within a supportive leadership team Competitive salary, car allowance, pension, and additional benefits
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
Are you a commercially minded leader with a strong background in M&E or building services? We re representing a well-established and forward-thinking building services contractor who is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their senior leadership team based in Scotland. This is a key strategic hire within a reputable contractor known for delivering high-quality M&E solutions across various sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, and leisure. With a strong project pipeline and a culture of collaboration and innovation, this is an exciting opportunity for a commercial professional looking to make a tangible impact. The Role: As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the commercial performance of multiple projects across the region. You ll lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff, ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance from pre-construction through to final account. Key Responsibilities: Lead the commercial function across multiple M&E projects Provide strategic input on procurement, cost planning, and contract management Ensure accurate reporting and forecasting of project financials Negotiate and manage subcontracts and supplier agreements Work closely with operational and pre-construction teams to maximise value Coach and support junior commercial staff to develop capability and confidence About You: Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within M&E, building services, or construction Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of commercial awareness Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred) Why Join? Be part of a growing, innovative business with a strong reputation in the industry Work on varied and high-profile projects across Scotland Clear opportunities for progression within a supportive leadership team Competitive salary, car allowance, pension, and additional benefits
Are you a qualified accountant with excellent business partnering skills? Can you work with senior operational managers supporting them with managing their financial performance through analysis? Can you work in central Bristol 2 days a week with a weekly trip to London for meetings? If yes is the answer to all these questions then please read on. Our well known national client are growing organically and have been a market leading business in what they do for some time and due to this growth they are looking for a communicatively strong finance business partner to join the regional leadership team. This role will work with senior operational managers giving them insight into financials such as budget tracking, forecast performance, income and expenditure management, commercial analysis and working with other financial teams who are responsible for financial reporting, management accounting, revenue recognition and investments. This organisation are fast paced, project orientated and laser focused on financial management ensuring profitability and long term security. If you are an individual who thrives in a fast pace, likes juggling multiple pieces of work and enjoys working with people at all levels then this is a great opportunity not just for the now but also for your long term career. If this sounds like a role that would interest you then please get in touch through application and shortlisted applicants will be contacted with further details. Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: (url removed)
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Are you a qualified accountant with excellent business partnering skills? Can you work with senior operational managers supporting them with managing their financial performance through analysis? Can you work in central Bristol 2 days a week with a weekly trip to London for meetings? If yes is the answer to all these questions then please read on. Our well known national client are growing organically and have been a market leading business in what they do for some time and due to this growth they are looking for a communicatively strong finance business partner to join the regional leadership team. This role will work with senior operational managers giving them insight into financials such as budget tracking, forecast performance, income and expenditure management, commercial analysis and working with other financial teams who are responsible for financial reporting, management accounting, revenue recognition and investments. This organisation are fast paced, project orientated and laser focused on financial management ensuring profitability and long term security. If you are an individual who thrives in a fast pace, likes juggling multiple pieces of work and enjoys working with people at all levels then this is a great opportunity not just for the now but also for your long term career. If this sounds like a role that would interest you then please get in touch through application and shortlisted applicants will be contacted with further details. Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: (url removed)
Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager Salary: 65,000 to 75,000 plus package Location: Croydon and London Overview: We are seeking a skilled Project Manager with a mechanical bias, ideally from the HVAC industry. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while exceeding client expectations. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and develop project opportunities from start to finish. Support the sales process through solution development and client presentations. Ensure financial targets are met, overseeing P&L and commercial viability. Engage with stakeholders, including clients and sub-contractors, to define scopes of work. Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety policies, and company standards. Manage project documentation, financials, and reporting to the Head of Projects. Qualifications & Skills: Strong HVAC project management background with mechanical expertise. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Competency in CDM regulations, health & safety, and quality management. Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Mandatory Training: CSCS Managers Card, Asbestos Awareness, First Aid, IOSH Managing Safety, and more as required. If this could be of interest, please drop me an email at (url removed) or call me at (phone number removed) Jack Lintern Delivery Lead TDA Telecoms
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager Salary: 65,000 to 75,000 plus package Location: Croydon and London Overview: We are seeking a skilled Project Manager with a mechanical bias, ideally from the HVAC industry. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while exceeding client expectations. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and develop project opportunities from start to finish. Support the sales process through solution development and client presentations. Ensure financial targets are met, overseeing P&L and commercial viability. Engage with stakeholders, including clients and sub-contractors, to define scopes of work. Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety policies, and company standards. Manage project documentation, financials, and reporting to the Head of Projects. Qualifications & Skills: Strong HVAC project management background with mechanical expertise. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Competency in CDM regulations, health & safety, and quality management. Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Mandatory Training: CSCS Managers Card, Asbestos Awareness, First Aid, IOSH Managing Safety, and more as required. If this could be of interest, please drop me an email at (url removed) or call me at (phone number removed) Jack Lintern Delivery Lead TDA Telecoms
Manpower are currently seeking an interim Demand Planning Manager to work with our global FMCG client, Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as TIGI, VO5, Toni & Guy, and Brylcreem, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Holborn, London. This is a full-time temporary role to last until the end of April 2026, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £61,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. Due to the urgency of the role, candidates must be available immediately (with no notice period). Elida Beauty are seeking a Demand Planning Manager to join the team and support the delivery of growth and commercial insights on a selection of our brands. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment, while gaining hands-on experience within a purpose-driven beauty business. Key Responsibilities E2E design and execution of Demand Planning Team Strategy for all FG portfolio in market Leads Forecasting and Promotion Planning to ensure all departments are aligned to business plan as well as challenging assumptions Responsible to define Unconstrained Forecast into the business plans including innovation, promotion and growth assumptions Owns and monitors Forecast Accuracy , Forecast Bias reporting and continuous improvement of Service Levels, Stocks, Waste , FA/FB Team Management, Reporting and Continuous Improvement Responsible to deliver excellent service to all our customers Manages a team of demand planners and Planning Control Tower teams for planning activities Collaborate with CD & Marketing & Finance teams to ensure delivery of S&OP process Works closely with Planning lead for capability development, reporting and agility into Planning organisation Works closely with supply planning counterparts to ensure proper levels of inventory to achieve the plan while ensuring inventory targets are still being met Ensure process hygiene and lead technology transformation where relevant Defines new processes and improvement areas for demand planning Key Requirements Wealth of experience in Supply Chain Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business, finance or supply chain management. Demonstrated analytical and conceptual problem-solving ability; excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure with autonomy The ability to effectively lead and engage cross functional global teams and a willingness to take responsibility and accountability Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to deliver results in a lean, agile organization and able to adapt to changing priorities Understanding of key financials, P&L and forecasting Additional Information Holborn working environment: Bike Storage Café Kitchen & Communal Areas Complimentary Tea & Coffee Complimentary Fruit & Biscuits Gym Facilities
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Manpower are currently seeking an interim Demand Planning Manager to work with our global FMCG client, Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as TIGI, VO5, Toni & Guy, and Brylcreem, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Holborn, London. This is a full-time temporary role to last until the end of April 2026, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £61,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. Due to the urgency of the role, candidates must be available immediately (with no notice period). Elida Beauty are seeking a Demand Planning Manager to join the team and support the delivery of growth and commercial insights on a selection of our brands. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment, while gaining hands-on experience within a purpose-driven beauty business. Key Responsibilities E2E design and execution of Demand Planning Team Strategy for all FG portfolio in market Leads Forecasting and Promotion Planning to ensure all departments are aligned to business plan as well as challenging assumptions Responsible to define Unconstrained Forecast into the business plans including innovation, promotion and growth assumptions Owns and monitors Forecast Accuracy , Forecast Bias reporting and continuous improvement of Service Levels, Stocks, Waste , FA/FB Team Management, Reporting and Continuous Improvement Responsible to deliver excellent service to all our customers Manages a team of demand planners and Planning Control Tower teams for planning activities Collaborate with CD & Marketing & Finance teams to ensure delivery of S&OP process Works closely with Planning lead for capability development, reporting and agility into Planning organisation Works closely with supply planning counterparts to ensure proper levels of inventory to achieve the plan while ensuring inventory targets are still being met Ensure process hygiene and lead technology transformation where relevant Defines new processes and improvement areas for demand planning Key Requirements Wealth of experience in Supply Chain Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business, finance or supply chain management. Demonstrated analytical and conceptual problem-solving ability; excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure with autonomy The ability to effectively lead and engage cross functional global teams and a willingness to take responsibility and accountability Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to deliver results in a lean, agile organization and able to adapt to changing priorities Understanding of key financials, P&L and forecasting Additional Information Holborn working environment: Bike Storage Café Kitchen & Communal Areas Complimentary Tea & Coffee Complimentary Fruit & Biscuits Gym Facilities
Senior PMO Analyst - Tech Infrastructure Contract to Perm Location: Central London (Moorgate tube) 5 days a week in the office No flex. PAYE Umbrella Rate 499.43 FTC leading to Perm We are seeking an experienced Tech Infrastructure PMO Analyst to join an international bank. This role sits within the Project Governance team , ensuring standards, processes, and tools are consistently applied across critical IT infrastructure and technology programmes. You'll provide project reporting, financial tracking, and governance oversight , enabling effective decision-making and successful delivery of transformational initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Support delivery of infrastructure projects across data centres, cloud, networks, and workplace tech. Maintain dashboards, RAID logs, reports, and governance packs for senior leadership. Track budgets, forecasts, and ensure compliance with internal financial & reporting controls. Provide PMO support across the lifecycle, from initiation through to closure. Champion tools and processes (Planview, Power BI, Oracle Financials, SharePoint, MS Office). Liaise with Project Managers, Portfolio Leads, and executives to drive governance excellence. What we're looking for: Experience as a PMO within a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. Strong financial and project control expertise (cost categorisation, baselining, reporting). Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Planview skills; experience with Power BI desirable. Knowledge of project management methodologies (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile/Hybrid). Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and governance skills. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 04, 2025
Contractor
Senior PMO Analyst - Tech Infrastructure Contract to Perm Location: Central London (Moorgate tube) 5 days a week in the office No flex. PAYE Umbrella Rate 499.43 FTC leading to Perm We are seeking an experienced Tech Infrastructure PMO Analyst to join an international bank. This role sits within the Project Governance team , ensuring standards, processes, and tools are consistently applied across critical IT infrastructure and technology programmes. You'll provide project reporting, financial tracking, and governance oversight , enabling effective decision-making and successful delivery of transformational initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Support delivery of infrastructure projects across data centres, cloud, networks, and workplace tech. Maintain dashboards, RAID logs, reports, and governance packs for senior leadership. Track budgets, forecasts, and ensure compliance with internal financial & reporting controls. Provide PMO support across the lifecycle, from initiation through to closure. Champion tools and processes (Planview, Power BI, Oracle Financials, SharePoint, MS Office). Liaise with Project Managers, Portfolio Leads, and executives to drive governance excellence. What we're looking for: Experience as a PMO within a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. Strong financial and project control expertise (cost categorisation, baselining, reporting). Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Planview skills; experience with Power BI desirable. Knowledge of project management methodologies (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile/Hybrid). Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and governance skills. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Contracts Manager - Midlands Location: Midlands, England (regional travel required) Salary: 50,000 - 70,000 per annum I'm currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager on behalf of a specialist contractor that delivers a wide range of fire protection solutions across the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with contract management experience to join a business that is making a real impact in safety-critical construction. While experience in fire protection and fire-stopping would be a significant advantage, it's not essential - what matters most is proven management capability, the ability to run projects from kickoff through to completion, and confidence handling month-end invoicing for your works. About the Business This contractor is trusted across the region to deliver best-in-class passive fire protection services , including: Structural Steel Fire Protection Fire Compartmentation & Fire Barrier Systems Fire Boarding & Fireproof Insulation Legacy Building Fire Protection (upgrading existing stock) Fire Protection Surveying Passive Fire Certification Small Works Division - supporting bespoke or reactive projects Comprehensive Passive Fire Protection services across multiple sectors With a strong reputation for quality, compliance, and safety, the team works on a diverse portfolio of projects, from large commercial sites through to specialised works in existing and legacy buildings. The Role As Contracts Manager, you'll: Lead the kickoff and coordination of new contracts, ensuring clear project objectives. Oversee delivery of multiple fire protection projects across the Midlands. Liaise closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery. Monitor compliance, progress, and contract variations. Handle month-end billing and invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Maintain project documentation and produce management reports. Build strong client relationships through regular site visits. What We're Looking For Background in contract or project management within construction, building services, or related sectors. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strong organisational ability, able to manage multiple contracts at once. Experience preparing invoices and handling contract financials. Willingness to travel regularly across the Midlands. Highly Advantageous: Knowledge of fire protection systems, fire-stopping, or passive fire protection. Familiarity with compliance, certification, and building regulations. Why This Role? Competitive salary 50k - 70k (based on experience). Autonomous position where you'll take full ownership of contracts. Career progression into senior operational or commercial leadership roles. Impactful work in a sector that is critical for safety, compliance, and quality. Apply: Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today! Contact Daniel Addison on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed) Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDC
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Contracts Manager - Midlands Location: Midlands, England (regional travel required) Salary: 50,000 - 70,000 per annum I'm currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager on behalf of a specialist contractor that delivers a wide range of fire protection solutions across the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with contract management experience to join a business that is making a real impact in safety-critical construction. While experience in fire protection and fire-stopping would be a significant advantage, it's not essential - what matters most is proven management capability, the ability to run projects from kickoff through to completion, and confidence handling month-end invoicing for your works. About the Business This contractor is trusted across the region to deliver best-in-class passive fire protection services , including: Structural Steel Fire Protection Fire Compartmentation & Fire Barrier Systems Fire Boarding & Fireproof Insulation Legacy Building Fire Protection (upgrading existing stock) Fire Protection Surveying Passive Fire Certification Small Works Division - supporting bespoke or reactive projects Comprehensive Passive Fire Protection services across multiple sectors With a strong reputation for quality, compliance, and safety, the team works on a diverse portfolio of projects, from large commercial sites through to specialised works in existing and legacy buildings. The Role As Contracts Manager, you'll: Lead the kickoff and coordination of new contracts, ensuring clear project objectives. Oversee delivery of multiple fire protection projects across the Midlands. Liaise closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery. Monitor compliance, progress, and contract variations. Handle month-end billing and invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Maintain project documentation and produce management reports. Build strong client relationships through regular site visits. What We're Looking For Background in contract or project management within construction, building services, or related sectors. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strong organisational ability, able to manage multiple contracts at once. Experience preparing invoices and handling contract financials. Willingness to travel regularly across the Midlands. Highly Advantageous: Knowledge of fire protection systems, fire-stopping, or passive fire protection. Familiarity with compliance, certification, and building regulations. Why This Role? Competitive salary 50k - 70k (based on experience). Autonomous position where you'll take full ownership of contracts. Career progression into senior operational or commercial leadership roles. Impactful work in a sector that is critical for safety, compliance, and quality. Apply: Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today! Contact Daniel Addison on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed) Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDC
Associate Finance Business Partner, We drive our own success Salary £30,000 - £40,000 Benefits: Staff Shop, MyBargains, Pension Location :Deal Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work 08:30 - 17:00 Contract Type - Permanent Please be informed that this role offers a job share option, which aims to promote a collaborative approach to workload management and improved work-life balance by sharing a full-time role with another colleague. Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fuelling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realise their potential and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. About the role We're proud to offer you a career with real scope for development. To reward your hard work and ambition as a talented Associate Finance Business Partner with plenty of support and opportunity. Empowering you to drive your own success and create a career you can be proud of too. In this busy and exciting role, you will support the (Senior) Finance Business Partners with providing insight to the Factory Management and wider Operations teams - to aid decision-making that drives site profitability. You will become part of the broader Business Finance Team and build a positive working relationship with the Business FP&A Team - to communicate factory trends and cost drivers for input to financial models. Transactional processing, analysis and adherence to Group controls following SOPs to execute tasks within agreed SLAs and KPIs - will be top of your agenda. Role Accountabilities Product Costing & Pricing (60% of focus at the beginning) Supporting standard cost reset activities (prepared by the Business FP&A Team) and performing deep dives into data to support any complex pricing decisions Contributing to the end-to-end costings process, ensuring timetable and controls are adhered to from a Finance perspective Ensuring adherence to agreed financial processes and controls within the costing system (Recipe Professor) Supporting on product costing meetings and ensuring all launch and implementation costs are captured, including opportunities and risks associated with operational processes that could impact the financials Supporting preparers of new and existing product development costs, escalating concerns as necessary to the (Senior) Finance Business Partners. Ensuring the correct costs are included in 'As-is/To-be' models at each stage of the Development process Working with Business FP&A team as necessary, to prepare any ad-hoc costing analysis as requested by the wider operations team in a timely and efficient manner Understanding variances against standard cost and ensuring these are accurately captured to maintain a catalogue of actual cost by product Business Partnering (30% of focus - will increase over time) Supporting the (Senior) Finance Business Partners in translating complex financial data into clear and actionable business insights Fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders to remain up to date with latest operation activity and priorities Working closely with wider business teams to accurately gather data for profit improvement initiatives to track their progress against defined financial targets Reviewing and analyse P&L and Tracker information to highlight trends Providing information and insight to the (Senior) Finance Business Partner to aid their input to the Finance Shared Services Team in their production of weekly and monthly Overhead reports and P&Ls / balance sheet reconciliations Supporting with cost centre reviews alongside cost centre owners and assisting with any ad hoc information requests or deep dives into data Generating ad-hoc operational and overhead reports to support the analysis of business performance Collaborating with Operational teams to understand full Redzone functionality Forecasting (5% of focus) Understanding Business trends and cost drivers and ensuring these are effectively communicated to Business FP&A Team for inclusion in 13-week tracker forecasts, quarterly rolling forecasts and 3-year Business plans Delivering feedback to the Business FP&A Team members on any forecast data templates and supporting analysis in a timely and accurate manner, for inclusion in financial forecast submissions Providing Cost Centre Managers with information and analysis to aid preparation of overhead forecast plans, ensuring they accurately reflect expected inflation Understanding monthly and quarterly variance analysis between actual financial performance and forecasts/budgets prepared by Business FP&A Team Capital Management and Investment Appraisal (5% of focus) Assisting with preparation of capital invoice additions forecast and capital cash forecast, identifying project slippage and supporting generation of corrective action plans Communication and Change Management Build relationships with key internal stakeholders and effectively communicate escalations Work with the Business FP&A Team and Finance Shared Services to communicate related updates, progress, and challenges Collaborating closely with peers from the Business FP&A Team and Finance Shared Services to harmonise ways of working and drive process improvements Supporting the (Senior) Finance Business Partners to work closely with the wider Operations and Site Excellence teams to identify continuous improvement opportunities and cost reduction plans Contributing to projects as required, examples of which range from supporting centralisation projects and IS transformation projects Working with other parts of the broader finance function (Finance Shared Services, Group, UK FP&A) and central excellence teams as relevant, contributing to the UK finance agenda, driving best practice and standardisation Control Environment Assisting and supporting in all internal & external audit related activities as required Ensuring site adherence to Group controls, identifying and challenging gaps and supporting wider ops teams to resolve and implement new and improved processes that align to agreed standards Supporting site asset verification activity About you Ideally, you will have a strong understanding of accounting concepts and / or will be currently undergoing professional accounting qualification training (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA). Knowledge of Operational Finance, strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information clearly and concisely, MS Office proficiency, effective time management, diligence and the ability to engage / effectively build relationships with internal and external stakeholders - will be key. If you have a passion for Finance, are comfortable operating in a fast paced and dynamic work environment and open to change, with the competence to positively contribute to the growth and transformation of your immediate team - this could be the perfect role for you. What you'll receive As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking - Site dependant Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions. Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Associate Finance Business Partner, We drive our own success Salary £30,000 - £40,000 Benefits: Staff Shop, MyBargains, Pension Location :Deal Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work 08:30 - 17:00 Contract Type - Permanent Please be informed that this role offers a job share option, which aims to promote a collaborative approach to workload management and improved work-life balance by sharing a full-time role with another colleague. Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fuelling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realise their potential and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. About the role We're proud to offer you a career with real scope for development. To reward your hard work and ambition as a talented Associate Finance Business Partner with plenty of support and opportunity. Empowering you to drive your own success and create a career you can be proud of too. In this busy and exciting role, you will support the (Senior) Finance Business Partners with providing insight to the Factory Management and wider Operations teams - to aid decision-making that drives site profitability. You will become part of the broader Business Finance Team and build a positive working relationship with the Business FP&A Team - to communicate factory trends and cost drivers for input to financial models. Transactional processing, analysis and adherence to Group controls following SOPs to execute tasks within agreed SLAs and KPIs - will be top of your agenda. Role Accountabilities Product Costing & Pricing (60% of focus at the beginning) Supporting standard cost reset activities (prepared by the Business FP&A Team) and performing deep dives into data to support any complex pricing decisions Contributing to the end-to-end costings process, ensuring timetable and controls are adhered to from a Finance perspective Ensuring adherence to agreed financial processes and controls within the costing system (Recipe Professor) Supporting on product costing meetings and ensuring all launch and implementation costs are captured, including opportunities and risks associated with operational processes that could impact the financials Supporting preparers of new and existing product development costs, escalating concerns as necessary to the (Senior) Finance Business Partners. Ensuring the correct costs are included in 'As-is/To-be' models at each stage of the Development process Working with Business FP&A team as necessary, to prepare any ad-hoc costing analysis as requested by the wider operations team in a timely and efficient manner Understanding variances against standard cost and ensuring these are accurately captured to maintain a catalogue of actual cost by product Business Partnering (30% of focus - will increase over time) Supporting the (Senior) Finance Business Partners in translating complex financial data into clear and actionable business insights Fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders to remain up to date with latest operation activity and priorities Working closely with wider business teams to accurately gather data for profit improvement initiatives to track their progress against defined financial targets Reviewing and analyse P&L and Tracker information to highlight trends Providing information and insight to the (Senior) Finance Business Partner to aid their input to the Finance Shared Services Team in their production of weekly and monthly Overhead reports and P&Ls / balance sheet reconciliations Supporting with cost centre reviews alongside cost centre owners and assisting with any ad hoc information requests or deep dives into data Generating ad-hoc operational and overhead reports to support the analysis of business performance Collaborating with Operational teams to understand full Redzone functionality Forecasting (5% of focus) Understanding Business trends and cost drivers and ensuring these are effectively communicated to Business FP&A Team for inclusion in 13-week tracker forecasts, quarterly rolling forecasts and 3-year Business plans Delivering feedback to the Business FP&A Team members on any forecast data templates and supporting analysis in a timely and accurate manner, for inclusion in financial forecast submissions Providing Cost Centre Managers with information and analysis to aid preparation of overhead forecast plans, ensuring they accurately reflect expected inflation Understanding monthly and quarterly variance analysis between actual financial performance and forecasts/budgets prepared by Business FP&A Team Capital Management and Investment Appraisal (5% of focus) Assisting with preparation of capital invoice additions forecast and capital cash forecast, identifying project slippage and supporting generation of corrective action plans Communication and Change Management Build relationships with key internal stakeholders and effectively communicate escalations Work with the Business FP&A Team and Finance Shared Services to communicate related updates, progress, and challenges Collaborating closely with peers from the Business FP&A Team and Finance Shared Services to harmonise ways of working and drive process improvements Supporting the (Senior) Finance Business Partners to work closely with the wider Operations and Site Excellence teams to identify continuous improvement opportunities and cost reduction plans Contributing to projects as required, examples of which range from supporting centralisation projects and IS transformation projects Working with other parts of the broader finance function (Finance Shared Services, Group, UK FP&A) and central excellence teams as relevant, contributing to the UK finance agenda, driving best practice and standardisation Control Environment Assisting and supporting in all internal & external audit related activities as required Ensuring site adherence to Group controls, identifying and challenging gaps and supporting wider ops teams to resolve and implement new and improved processes that align to agreed standards Supporting site asset verification activity About you Ideally, you will have a strong understanding of accounting concepts and / or will be currently undergoing professional accounting qualification training (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA). Knowledge of Operational Finance, strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information clearly and concisely, MS Office proficiency, effective time management, diligence and the ability to engage / effectively build relationships with internal and external stakeholders - will be key. If you have a passion for Finance, are comfortable operating in a fast paced and dynamic work environment and open to change, with the competence to positively contribute to the growth and transformation of your immediate team - this could be the perfect role for you. What you'll receive As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking - Site dependant Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions. Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.
Implementation Consultant (ERP, Distribution, Warehousing, Finance, Acumatica) - Full-training into Acumatica ERP! An Implementation Consultant (ERP, Distribution, Warehousing, Finance, Acumatica) is required by a UK-based ERP consultancy that is winning new business and investing heavily in people. This is a superb opportunity to cross-train into Acumatica ERP and work on cutting-edge distribution and warehousing implementations. Proven background implementing ERP solutions in Distribution, Warehousing, or Wholesale Solid understanding of finance/accounting modules in ERP systems Experience with products such as Business Central, MS Dynamics NAV, SAP Business One, Opera, Sage 200, Intact IQ, Blueyonder, OGL, Kerridge, Sage X3 or Sage 200 or emax or odoo or Enapps or GreenTree or focalpoint or efacs or orderwise or Exchequer or FinancialsLive. Confident delivering end-user and train-the-trainer sessions Able to manage projects solo and work within a team for larger deployments This is a home-based role with just 1 day every 2 weeks required in the Midlands office. You'll get full cross-training into Acumatica ERP, a modern cloud-first platform with great functionality across multiple industries. There's a solid career path here, excellent project management support, and the opportunity to build a niche skillset in a high-demand ERP system. You'll be implementing Acumatica ERP solutions across a wide range of industries, working either independently or as part of a team depending on project size. You'll focus on requirements, workshops, gap analysis, config, integration, training and Go Live Strong project managers will assist with client liaison and scheduling so you can focus on delivery. Role Benefits: Up to 50,000 salary + car allowance + bonus Health and pension after 6 months Full training in Acumatica ERP Work from home with client site visits and minimal office time and Diverse industry exposure: distribution, manufacturing, retail, logistics
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Implementation Consultant (ERP, Distribution, Warehousing, Finance, Acumatica) - Full-training into Acumatica ERP! An Implementation Consultant (ERP, Distribution, Warehousing, Finance, Acumatica) is required by a UK-based ERP consultancy that is winning new business and investing heavily in people. This is a superb opportunity to cross-train into Acumatica ERP and work on cutting-edge distribution and warehousing implementations. Proven background implementing ERP solutions in Distribution, Warehousing, or Wholesale Solid understanding of finance/accounting modules in ERP systems Experience with products such as Business Central, MS Dynamics NAV, SAP Business One, Opera, Sage 200, Intact IQ, Blueyonder, OGL, Kerridge, Sage X3 or Sage 200 or emax or odoo or Enapps or GreenTree or focalpoint or efacs or orderwise or Exchequer or FinancialsLive. Confident delivering end-user and train-the-trainer sessions Able to manage projects solo and work within a team for larger deployments This is a home-based role with just 1 day every 2 weeks required in the Midlands office. You'll get full cross-training into Acumatica ERP, a modern cloud-first platform with great functionality across multiple industries. There's a solid career path here, excellent project management support, and the opportunity to build a niche skillset in a high-demand ERP system. You'll be implementing Acumatica ERP solutions across a wide range of industries, working either independently or as part of a team depending on project size. You'll focus on requirements, workshops, gap analysis, config, integration, training and Go Live Strong project managers will assist with client liaison and scheduling so you can focus on delivery. Role Benefits: Up to 50,000 salary + car allowance + bonus Health and pension after 6 months Full training in Acumatica ERP Work from home with client site visits and minimal office time and Diverse industry exposure: distribution, manufacturing, retail, logistics
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for a Finance Manager Purpose of the job Finance Manager position for the GE Client account in the UK, to report into EMEA Finance Manager. GE is a long-standing Client of CBRE, and the UK is the largest and most complex member of the EMEA FM portfolio. Current UK Gross Revenue forecast is 12m for 2025. UK Finance Team consists of a Finance Manager (role advertised) and a Senior Finance Analyst. UK Finance Manager is to carry out a broad range of complex financial analysis and/or financial reporting activities to measure profitability. Including the management of such functions as budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, strategic planning and management reporting processes and work product. Responsibilities and daily activities: Manages one or all of the following: budgeting process, forecasting process, strategic planning process, and standard management reporting. Establishes overall departmental priorities and ensures that all deadlines are met. Supervises finance staff including training and managing job performance. Reviews and approves balance sheet account analysis, statement of cash flows and supporting schedules and standard consolidated reporting packs. Reviews and approves certain PeopleSoft monthly journal entries. Conducts other special financial and business studies and other duties as assigned by management. Produces a variety of routine and ad hoc financial reports, packages and pro forma analyses for senior management and planning unit. Participates in the research, development and preparation of accounting policy and procedures, as required. May act as consultant to management on financial policies, procedures, and applications. Manages special projects and prepares presentations for senior management. Performs other duties as assigned. Personal Experience and Qualifications needed Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in a business related field. Requires a minimum of six years related experience to include at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity. Public accounting experience preferred. Hold an internationally recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA). work collaboratively with business partners, key employees, top management, and client groups on various projects. FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports. Broad, in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), concepts. REASONING ABILITY Ability to comprehend, analyse and interpret complex financial information and transactions and accounting principles. Ability to independently research complex accounting transactions/issues. Ability to problem-solve, both independently and working as a team. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES Strong computer skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). Broad experience with other software and financial systems is desired such as PeopleSoft Financials, MyBuy/Coupa, Adaptive, Vantage Analytics, Power BI. Knowledge of real estate service industry and terminology is helpful. Strong work ethic and adaptable. About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions: As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings. CBRE Group, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking in 2020. It also has been voted the industry's top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CBRE." Application Process: Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role. Taking into consideration the costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources of the account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. No agencies please. Please note: the job title shown above may be different to local job titles used in our business and issued on any contract of employment.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for a Finance Manager Purpose of the job Finance Manager position for the GE Client account in the UK, to report into EMEA Finance Manager. GE is a long-standing Client of CBRE, and the UK is the largest and most complex member of the EMEA FM portfolio. Current UK Gross Revenue forecast is 12m for 2025. UK Finance Team consists of a Finance Manager (role advertised) and a Senior Finance Analyst. UK Finance Manager is to carry out a broad range of complex financial analysis and/or financial reporting activities to measure profitability. Including the management of such functions as budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, strategic planning and management reporting processes and work product. Responsibilities and daily activities: Manages one or all of the following: budgeting process, forecasting process, strategic planning process, and standard management reporting. Establishes overall departmental priorities and ensures that all deadlines are met. Supervises finance staff including training and managing job performance. Reviews and approves balance sheet account analysis, statement of cash flows and supporting schedules and standard consolidated reporting packs. Reviews and approves certain PeopleSoft monthly journal entries. Conducts other special financial and business studies and other duties as assigned by management. Produces a variety of routine and ad hoc financial reports, packages and pro forma analyses for senior management and planning unit. Participates in the research, development and preparation of accounting policy and procedures, as required. May act as consultant to management on financial policies, procedures, and applications. Manages special projects and prepares presentations for senior management. Performs other duties as assigned. Personal Experience and Qualifications needed Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in a business related field. Requires a minimum of six years related experience to include at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity. Public accounting experience preferred. Hold an internationally recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA). work collaboratively with business partners, key employees, top management, and client groups on various projects. FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports. Broad, in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), concepts. REASONING ABILITY Ability to comprehend, analyse and interpret complex financial information and transactions and accounting principles. Ability to independently research complex accounting transactions/issues. Ability to problem-solve, both independently and working as a team. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES Strong computer skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). Broad experience with other software and financial systems is desired such as PeopleSoft Financials, MyBuy/Coupa, Adaptive, Vantage Analytics, Power BI. Knowledge of real estate service industry and terminology is helpful. Strong work ethic and adaptable. About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions: As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings. CBRE Group, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking in 2020. It also has been voted the industry's top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CBRE." Application Process: Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role. Taking into consideration the costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources of the account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. No agencies please. Please note: the job title shown above may be different to local job titles used in our business and issued on any contract of employment.
Cost Manager Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Location: London Focus: Across a range of sectors About the role: Salter Grange are seeking a skilled and driven Cost Manager to join one of the largest and well know consultancy firms, supporting a range of major projects across all sectors. Key responsibilities: Deliver pre- and post-contract cost management services Provide detailed cost estimates, budget planning, and procurement advice Lead value engineering and change management Support contract administration and risk mitigation Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams Produce cost reports and track project financials through all phases Requirements: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline Experience working within a similar role working on Data Centre projects Strong communication and client facing skills Proficient in tools such as CostX, Excel, and MS Project To apply or find out more, contact Sam at Salter Grange or send your CV to (url removed)
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Cost Manager Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Location: London Focus: Across a range of sectors About the role: Salter Grange are seeking a skilled and driven Cost Manager to join one of the largest and well know consultancy firms, supporting a range of major projects across all sectors. Key responsibilities: Deliver pre- and post-contract cost management services Provide detailed cost estimates, budget planning, and procurement advice Lead value engineering and change management Support contract administration and risk mitigation Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams Produce cost reports and track project financials through all phases Requirements: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline Experience working within a similar role working on Data Centre projects Strong communication and client facing skills Proficient in tools such as CostX, Excel, and MS Project To apply or find out more, contact Sam at Salter Grange or send your CV to (url removed)
3-6 month interim finance contract Interim Opportunity: Local Government Accountant £350-£450/day 3-6-Month Contract Start ASAP We're currently seeking an experienced Local Government Accountant for a high-impact task and finish project with a well-established public sector organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is confident delivering tangible outcomes within tight timeframes. Contract Length: 3-6 months Rate: £350-£450 per day (outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Key Deliverables: Design and implement a robust monthly Budget Monitoring Process, working closely with Service Managers and Portfolio Holders Provide hands-on support with Budget Preparation for the 2026-27 financial year Ensure financial processes align with best practice and statutory requirements Essential Experience: Proven track record within District, City, or Borough Councils Strong working knowledge of Civica Financials Ability to work independently and liaise effectively with senior stakeholders Comfortable navigating both strategic and operational finance tasks This role is ideal for a seasoned public sector accountant who can hit the ground running and deliver meaningful improvements in a short timeframe. If you're available immediately and have the relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
3-6 month interim finance contract Interim Opportunity: Local Government Accountant £350-£450/day 3-6-Month Contract Start ASAP We're currently seeking an experienced Local Government Accountant for a high-impact task and finish project with a well-established public sector organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is confident delivering tangible outcomes within tight timeframes. Contract Length: 3-6 months Rate: £350-£450 per day (outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Key Deliverables: Design and implement a robust monthly Budget Monitoring Process, working closely with Service Managers and Portfolio Holders Provide hands-on support with Budget Preparation for the 2026-27 financial year Ensure financial processes align with best practice and statutory requirements Essential Experience: Proven track record within District, City, or Borough Councils Strong working knowledge of Civica Financials Ability to work independently and liaise effectively with senior stakeholders Comfortable navigating both strategic and operational finance tasks This role is ideal for a seasoned public sector accountant who can hit the ground running and deliver meaningful improvements in a short timeframe. If you're available immediately and have the relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #