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We re partnering with a leading international business to recruit a Financial Controller that will embed into the controllership team that forms part of their European Shared Service Centre. This is a high-profile role with a clear mandate: transform and elevate the function into a best-in-class, insight-led finance operation. You ll play a pivotal role in shaping how finance supports a complex, multi-entity European business moving from transactional delivery to true value-add. If you re looking for a role where you can drive change, influence senior stakeholders, and build a high-performing team, this is a standout opportunity. Financial Controller Shared Services Benefits 25 days Paid holidays Salary Exchange Pension scheme Non Contributory Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance Group Income protection Financial Controller Shared Services About The Role Reporting to the Director of European Shared Services, you will take full ownership of the controllership agenda across multiple European entities: Controllership & Financial Leadership Act as the European controllership lead for R2R, ensuring strong governance, consistency and best practice Take accountability for the integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial records Own balance sheet governance, including reconciliations, reviews, risk identification and issue resolution Oversee accruals, provisions, estimate), ensuring robust documentation and review Ensure alignment between management, statutory and tax reporting Financial Close & Day-to-Day Delivery Lead the end-to-end close process (month, quarter, year-end), ensuring deadlines are met with high quality output Manage day-to-day operations within the Controllership team, setting priorities and resolving escalations Review journals, reconciliations and reporting packs, ensuring a first-time right approach Drive consistency and discipline across multiple entities and reporting lines Deliver insightful monthly reporting, variance analysis and performance commentary Audit, Compliance & Controls Own the relationship with external auditors, leading audit planning, execution and issue resolution Ensure ongoing SOX compliance and a robust internal control environment Drive a culture of continuous audit readiness and proactive risk management Strengthen and embed financial controls across all processes Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team (c. FTE), both direct and indirect Set clear objectives, KPIs and service levels across the function Upskill the team from transactional processing to true financial control and analysis Create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and service excellence Process Improvement & Transformation Drive the standardisation and optimisation of processes across Europe Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce close cycle time and enhance reporting quality Champion automation and better use of systems (SAP S/4HANA, OneStream) Play a key role in ongoing finance transformation and system enhancement initiatives Stakeholder & Business Partnering Act as a key interface between Shared Services, local finance teams and Group Finance Partner with operational and finance stakeholders to improve reporting and support decision-making Translate complex accounting issues into clear, actionable insights Promote the SSC as a value-adding, customer-focused finance function The successful Financial Controller Shared Services will have: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong controllership background with ownership of financial reporting and close processes Experience in a complex, multi-entity, international environment Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS / US GAAP) and controls (SOX preferred) Hands-on leader, comfortable operating both strategically and at detail level Proven track record of process improvement, transformation and team development Strong systems experience (SAP S/4HANA, OneStream or similar preferred) Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)

Job Title: Senior SAP HANA CO Consultant Location: Any location - Travel worldwide once per quarter Salary: £50K MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2 IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS MANAGED END-END Role Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP HANA Controlling (CO) Consultant with a strong background in implementation, support, and rollout projects across multiple industries. The ideal candidate will have end-to-end project experience, a solid understanding of Financial Accounting (FI) integration, and excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills. This role will require working closely with clients, business users, and technical teams to deliver high-quality SAP CO solutions leveraging S/4HANA capabilities. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver SAP CO (Controlling) solutions in implementation, rollout, and support projects. Design, configure, and customize SAP CO modules (Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing, COPA, etc.). Provide expertise on S/4HANA Finance innovations, including Universal Journal integration. Work closely with FI consultants to ensure seamless integration of FI and CO processes. Engage directly with clients to gather requirements, design solutions, and conduct workshops. Perform system testing, training, and support for end users. Troubleshoot issues and provide timely resolutions in production environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure business objectives are met. Prepare and deliver project documentation, functional specifications, and solution design. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing best practices and guidance on CO processes. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years of SAP CO consulting experience, including multiple end-to-end implementations. Strong working knowledge of S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO). Deep expertise in CO sub-modules: Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Profitability Analysis (COPA), Product Costing, Profit Center Accounting. Good functional knowledge of SAP FI (General Ledger, AP, AR, Asset Accounting). Proven experience in client-facing roles with excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills. Ability to lead workshops, manage stakeholders, and work independently or as part of a team. Experience in support and rollout projects across diverse geographies. SAP certification in FI/CO or S/4HANA Finance preferred.

Senior Materials Management Consultant +6 months + +Remote with a few days a month on site in Capenhurst + 675 - 730 a day Inside IR35 +Ability to go through SC clearance Skills: +SAP S/4 HANA +SAP MM +Materials Management +Ability and willingness to go through SC clearance We are seeking an experienced Senior Materials Management Consultant to join a major SAP S/4 HANA deployment within the nuclear energy sector. This role is ideal for a consultant with deep SAP MM expertise and the ability to work in a highly secure, complex environment. Key Responsibilities Integration with Other Modules: Collaborate closely with other functional workstreams to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery. Functional Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise across SAP MM processes, including procurement, inventory, valuation, and logistics. S/4HANA Configuration: Configure and optimise core MM components, such as Material Master, Vendor Master, and Inventory Management. Programme Delivery: Drive WRICEF objects and functional requirements across multiple waves of the programme lifecycle. Skills & Experience Strong experience delivering SAP Materials Management within S/4HANA deployments . Energy industry experience highly advantageous; nuclear experience desirable. Proven track record of integration with Finance, Logistics, and Supply Chain modules. Eligible for SC Clearance (active clearance preferred). This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a large-scale, high-profile transformation programme within a critical industry. If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.