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Corporate Audit ManagerTop 10 Firm - OxfordPermanent, Full-Time Our client is a major professional services firm known for doing things differently-looking ahead, driving ambitious growth, and championing positive change within the industry. They provide audit, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of organisations, empowering clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. They also offer their people real opportunity, an inclusive culture, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.With over several thousand employees in the UK and a global presence in more than 100 markets, the firm is on an ambitious journey-from great to exceptional-and they're looking for the right people to help shape the future of the business and their own careers. Role Overview Now is an exciting time to elevate your audit experience by joining a growing portfolio in Oxford. In a continually evolving market, this role requires someone who prioritises doing what is right, asks challenging questions, and delivers high-quality assurance to clients.If you are ambitious and seeking a varied and engaging audit position, this opportunity is ideal. What You'll Be Doing Working within the Commercial Audit team-particularly with clients in the Private Capital space-you'll enjoy exposure across a diversity of sectors. Key responsibilities include: Making quality second nature You will deliver work that has a significant impact on both clients and the firm. High standards are essential. Supporting business growth You'll assist senior leaders with business development and may participate in pitches to win new work. Owning your portfolio You will: Lead and oversee audit teams Act as a key point of contact for clients Help define audit approaches Review audit work papers Ensure timely and accurate completion of audit files Being part of a collaborative team You'll contribute to a dynamic audit team in Oxford, manage and develop junior colleagues, and help shape the culture of the office while working across service lines. Taking responsibility You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, manage a significant audit portfolio, and build strong working relationships throughout the business. Building your personal brand There will be opportunities to build visibility internally and in the marketplace, with support from leadership to continue growing your skills and career. What We're Looking For The firm has ambitious growth targets and needs people with drive, adaptability, and curiosity. They value individuals who embrace change, ask questions, and maintain high standards. Minimum requirements: Professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) Post-qualification experience Experience managing a substantial portfolio of audit clients You'll also bring: Experience auditing commercial companies, including private-equity backed businesses, large listed entities, and international groups The ability to solve complex technical issues Strong project management skills Experience developing high-performing teams Excellent relationship-building skills A proactive approach to taking on department-wide responsibilities A desire to push yourself-and the business-forward Why This Firm is Right for You This organisation stands out for its inclusive culture-one where people can truly flourish. They value individuality and believe the things that make you different help everyone perform at their best.Their values drive everything they do: doing what's right, being curious, and being candid yet kind. Beyond culture, you'll enjoy: Tailored development programmes and coaching Competitive salary and benefits package Pension, life assurance, and private medical Options for additional holiday Health and wellbeing benefits Access to retail discounts, gym memberships, and financial advice They're seeking people who will contribute ideas, challenge norms, and exceed expectations-people proud to do what's right for clients, colleagues, and themselves. 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 hays.co.uk

Your Company: NET Recruit are searching for a Senior Financial Lines Underwriter to join a highly innovative insurance organisation in a hybrid role, with attendance required in a London office alongside remote working flexibility. Your Role and Responsibilities: While in this position your duties may include but will not be limited to: Building and implementing a Financial Lines underwriting strategy from inception, supporting the creation and long-term growth of a profitable and sustainable portfolio Defining underwriting appetite, pricing structures and portfolio composition in alignment with commercial objectives Leading business planning activities including forecasting, growth modelling and performance monitoring Establishing underwriting governance frameworks, controls and compliance standards to ensure regulatory alignment Collaborating closely with senior stakeholders to support distribution expansion and market development initiatives Underwriting Financial Lines risks including Directors & Officers, Professional Indemnity, Cyber, Employment Practices Liability and associated products Assessing and pricing complex risks in line with profitability targets and underwriting strategy Managing underwriting authority structures and referral processes Monitoring portfolio performance metrics including loss ratios, exposure management and overall book health Supporting wording development and ongoing product enhancement initiatives Working alongside claims and operational teams on complex risk matters where required Developing and enhancing digital underwriting propositions, including platform optimisation Maintaining and strengthening broker and distribution partner relationships to support sustainable growth Identifying opportunities to introduce automation and data-led underwriting practices Supporting improvements to customer journey and operational efficiency through digital platforms and technology adoption What You Will Need To Apply: Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria: Strong technical expertise within Financial Lines underwriting Demonstrable experience developing or expanding a profitable book of business Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to balance growth ambitions against underwriting discipline Strong knowledge of digital insurance distribution models and platforms, including experience working with Acturis or similar systems Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build trusted broker and stakeholder relationships at all levels Proven analytical and decision-making capabilities A strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, with the confidence to take ownership of new initiatives Ability to operate within a solution-focused and client-centric environment What You Will Get In Return: This position will play a pivotal role in establishing and scaling a Financial Lines division within a digitally focused insurance environment. The successful individual will take ownership of underwriting direction, portfolio growth and proposition development, helping to shape both strategy and market positioning within a competitive and evolving sector. The role offers the opportunity to influence underwriting frameworks from the ground up, working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment focused on innovation, digital distribution and sustainable growth. You will be instrumental in developing broker engagement strategies, enhancing digital capabilities and supporting the delivery of modern insurance solutions aligned with market demand. The business is offering a highly competitive salary dependent on experience, alongside an attractive wider benefits package and flexible hybrid working arrangement. This opportunity provides significant autonomy, strategic exposure and clear scope for long-term career progression within a growing and ambitious team. Furthermore, this role offers exceptional exposure to senior decision-making, product innovation and division-building experience, making it a genuine career-defining opportunity for an ambitious Financial Lines professional.To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to: Alexander Booth - Talent Acquisition Specialist M: E:

Finance Manager Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus An established, high-growth consumer business is looking to appoint a commercially minded Finance Manager to support its Group Financial Controller and take ownership of core financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced organisation, with a strong focus on innovation, technology, and customer experience. The business has ambitious growth plans and finance plays a central role in enabling that journey. The Role Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and operational efficiency across the group. This is a hands-on position offering real breadth, combining financial reporting, team leadership, cashflow oversight, and process improvement, alongside exposure to strategic finance initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support the Group Financial Controller with financial reporting, cashflow management, budgeting and forecasting Take ownership of day-to-day finance operations, ensuring strong accounting controls and processes Lead month-end and year-end close, delivering accurate and timely reporting Provide financial analysis and insight to support commercial decision-making Strengthen and maintain internal controls and financial policies Monitor and optimise working capital and support treasury activities Liaise with auditors, tax advisors and external stakeholders Drive automation and process improvement initiatives within finance Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger functions Partner cross-functionally to enhance performance and operational efficiency About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong technical knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP and financial compliance Experience in budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management Confident managing month-end processes and leading transactional teams Advanced Excel skills and comfortable working with large datasets Systems savvy with experience using ERP platforms Commercially aware, analytical and solutions-focused Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment Why Apply? Broad, high-impact role with genuine exposure to senior leadership Fast-growing business with opportunity to progress Opportunity to shape processes and improve systems Salary circa £60,000 - £65,000 Hybrid working model If you are a technically strong Finance Manager looking for a role that blends control, commercial exposure and process improvement within a growth-focused organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Job Title: Senior Associate Transfer Pricing Job Location: Edinburgh Your new company You will be joining a well respected professional services organisation with a strong presence in the Scottish market and a growing tax advisory offering. The firm partners with a broad range of financial services clients, including banks, insurers, asset managers and fintechs, and supports them with complex tax and cross border matters. The Edinburgh office offers a collaborative working culture, flexible hybrid arrangements, and a strong focus on continuous development, giving you the opportunity to grow your technical expertise in a supportive and high performing environment. Your new role As a Senior Associate within the Transfer Pricing team, you will support the delivery of advisory and compliance projects for a portfolio of financial services clients. Your work will involve analysing financial and operational data, assisting with the preparation of transfer pricing documentation, supporting value chain analyses, and contributing to advisory projects such as restructurings, business model changes, and new transactions. You will collaborate with colleagues across tax, corporate finance, and wider advisory teams, gaining exposure to complex and high profile work. This role is well suited to someone looking to deepen their TP or FS experience while building confidence in managing client relationships and contributing to the development of the practice. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will bring experience in either transfer pricing or the financial services sector - and a desire to build capability in the other. You should feel comfortable working with data, analysing information, and applying guidance such as OECD principles (training and support are provided where needed). Strong communication skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn will be key, as will the ability to work collaboratively on multiple projects and meet deadlines. Professional qualifications such as CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent are beneficial but not essential, provided you have relevant experience and a strong interest in developing a specialist career in cross border tax within financial services. What you'll get in return You will join an organisation that places real value on progression, mentorship, and continuous learning. You can expect a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and access to a comprehensive benefits package. Working with major financial services clients offers exposure to diverse, technically interesting work and the opportunity to build a strong foundation in transfer pricing and international tax. You'll be supported by experienced managers and directors who will help you grow your skills, develop confidence in client-facing work, and progress toward more senior roles within a dynamic and expanding team. 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. #

Key Responsibilities: Deliver timely and accurate periodic financial reports, clearly outlining business performance Lead the full budgeting and forecasting cycle Partner closely with senior operational leaders, offering insight and challenge to drive performance improvements Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic decision-making Enhance financial tools, processes, and dashboards to strengthen insight and enable data-driven decisions The successful candidate: To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you will be a qualified accountant with a strong interest in commercial finance. Alongside robust technical expertise, you should demonstrate strong data literacy, analytical capability, and financial modelling skills. A hands on approach and excellent communication and influencing abilities are essential. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea Salary: £57,515 per annum. This role attracts a recruitment and retention allowance of £4,000 per annum. Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Are you confident in leading others? Do you enjoy the challenge of influencing others to achieve business outcomes? Would you love to drive continuous improvement in your role? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Senior Finance Business Partner is a trusted advisor to the business and is expected to have strong interpersonal skills, capable of translating and presenting complex financial information clearly. You will provide valuable financial advice, strategic insights, and business solutions to directors and other budget holders. You will support DVSA to deliver assurance on the financial position and performance of the Service/Business so that effective action is taken on a timely basis. This role will help ensure high quality financial management is embedded throughout the business and that regular, robust, timely financial information and insight is provided to key stakeholders to enable quality decision-making. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: You will be a trusted advisor to the business and develop significant business expertise. You will build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manage senior managers' and stakeholders' expectations, and develop a deep understanding of the business's commercial and operational drivers. You will carry out sufficient analysis and challenge to demonstrate Business and Medium-Term plans are affordable within Spending Review totals, are central case estimates and represent value for money. You will provide strategic insight through your deep understanding of the financial data and the external / internal factors that influence the drivers of cost / income. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Leadership, and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse finance team and promote excellence. Ability to influence at all levels of the business, using logical persuasion and consensus building within groups, A confident communicator, comfortable with advising and challenging senior stakeholders, including communicating complex financial issues to into layman s terms for non-specialist audiences. Highly proficient in using and interpreting data and analytics to support analysis and decision making, identifying gaps in data and reporting, and collaborating with colleagues to develop additional reporting as required. You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

£60,000 - £65,000 + up to 20% bonus + Private Medical Chesham (2-3 days in office) Multi-billion-turnover, Listed Group Best-in-Class Culture Top-Tier Progression Pathways A rare opportunity has arisen with one of the region's most prestigious listed groups - a multi-billion-turnover organisation renowned for its award-winning culture, exceptional internal mobility, and commitment to hiring the top 5% of talent in the market.This is a business where finance is truly valued, innovation is encouraged, and high performers build long, impressive careers. Every role - including this one - offers significant exposure to senior leadership, including the Head of Group Reporting and the CFO . ? The Business Multi-billion-turnover listed enterprise 30+ entities within a high-growth, highly acquisitive group structure Culture consistently ranked as one of the strongest in the industry Clear internal progression routes and development support Modern hybrid model: 2-3 days a week in the office ? The Role This newly created role sits at the heart of the Group Finance function. It's a unique blend of: 1 High-Level Group Reporting & Consolidation Lead on monthly group consolidation across 30+ entities Support statutory reporting processes for UK and US listed requirements Partner closely with the Head of Group Reporting on technical accounting matters Play a key role in upcoming system improvements and process automation 2 Commercial Insight & Strategic Finance (FP&A-style) You will also work with a newly established team focused on: Data-driven trend analysis Commercial insights and scenario modelling Project-based business partnering Working directly with non-finance stakeholders across the group This isn't just month-end - it's a genuinely commercial, strategically impactful role. ? Ideal for This role is perfectly suited to: Big 4 first-time movers Experience auditing UK or US listed businesses Strong technical grounding in IFRS Individuals with energy, curiosity, and strong communication skills People who want senior exposure early and a rapid progression runway The business genuinely values personality, confidence, and the ability to build relationships across finance and non-finance teams. Benefits £60,000 - £65,000 base salary Up to 20% annual bonus Private medical cover Hybrid working - 2-3 days in the office Exceptional internal mobility and long-term career prospects

GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR I am proud to be the retained search partner to a well-established, reputable and highly profitable pharmaceutical manufacturing group that has a diverse range of products across its five business units. Due to internal change they now seek to recruit a Group CFO that will oversee business unit performance, develop Divisional Finance Directors, identify acquisition opportunities, steer growth strategy through partnership with operational leadership and manage the relationship with the board. This role would be based from their Beaconsfield HQ with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week. Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Leadership: Develop and implement group-wide financial strategies aligned with the individual business's strategy and business goals. Advise the Group Chief Executive and executive team on financial planning, risk management, and investment opportunities. Financial Operations & Reporting: Provision of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated group management accounts and reports to the board and executive team. Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes. Provide strong support and challenge to all capital expenditure proposals across the group to ensure strong return on investments. Responsible for monthly Group management accounts. Responsible for effective management of the Group's cash position including FX and treasury. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensuring compliance with all financial, accounting and tax requirements for the Group, working with external advisors as appropriate. Oversee the annual audit and preparation of statutory accounts working with the external auditors. Ensure all businesses within the group adhere to the internal Group Finance and Governance framework to deliver a robust financial control environment. Ensure that effective risk and resilience plans are in place across the Group to mitigate financial risks to the Group. Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor the finance leaders across all of businesses providing coaching and support as required. Foster a high-performance culture within the Group's finance function. Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively manage relationships with the external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies as appropriate. Produce insightful financial management information with regards to operational and strategic performance to the Managing Directors, Executive team and Board. Miscellaneous: Oversee and administer payroll for senior leaders. Provide support on any ad hoc activities and projects as instructed by the Group CEO and Board. Candidate Profile Essential Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Senior finance leadership experience in a multi-site, operationally complex environment with exposure to a manufacturing sector business Strong commercial orientation with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders. Robust technical capability, including audit oversight and acquisition accounting. Benefits: A highly competitive base salary of between £150,000 and £180,000 P/A based on experience A car allowance of £6500 P/A A performance related bonus of up to 25% 7% pension contribution 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday Income protection Death in service Private medical Other great benefits on application Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Equifind have partnered with a leading environmental services organisation based in Central London, who are looking to appoint an Interim Group Financial Controller for an initial six-month period. The business is continuing to expand across multiple UK locations and requires additional senior finance support to strengthen reporting, enhance control, and support the Finance Director across both BAU and strategic activity. The Business A high growth PE-backed environmental services organisation headquartered in Central London, operating across multiple UK sites and undergoing continued evolution of systems, processes and financial reporting. The business is well positioned for further expansion and is strengthening its finance capability to support this next phase. Responsibilities for the Group Financial Controller include: Take ownership of the finance function during a period of growth, ensuring smooth month-end, accurate group consolidations and strong cost-accounting discipline Support the integration of newly acquired entities into consistent reporting, controls and governance frameworks Strengthen financial visibility, forecasting accuracy and short-term planning across multi-site operations Lead improvements across processes, controls and reporting to meet Private Equity and lender expectations Enhance management information and group reporting, ensuring clarity, consistency and timeliness Support the embedding of a new ERP system, refining processes around data, reporting and workflows Improve audit readiness and reduce timelines, ensuring tighter governance and compliance Partner with functional leads on analysis, budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making Led a 25-strong finance team across reporting, FP&A, payroll, AP/AR, credit control and treasury, driving efficiency, accuracy and high-performance across the function. Requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Proven experience as an Interim Group Financial Controller or senior finance leader within complex, operationally intensive environments Strong background in margin accounting, cost accounting, variance analysis and multi-site financial reporting Experience in sectors such as environmental services, manufacturing, utilities, transport, energy services or industrials Confident working with senior stakeholders, investors, and board members Able to travel outside London once a week What's On Offer Salary: £120,000 - £130,000 (DoE) Hybrid: 2 days WFH, travel to regional site 1 day per week and 2 days in Central London office Contract: Initial 6-month assignment with potential to extend

We are currently in the privileged position to be partnering with a fast growth ecommerce brand, SME in their search for a passionate Finance Manager, who is keen to grown and develop their career. This is a Central London based role with 3 days required in the office/ 2 days remote. This is a hugely broad and exciting opportunity to directly support an experienced Finance Director. The successful post holder will have the opportunity to support with every area of finance and commercial finance support, required by the business - Key responsibilities will include the following: Statutory accounting and financial reporting requirements more widely Support senior leadership with management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and planning Assist with commercial finance and financial modelling projects Drive ad hoc analysis across margin, category, product, customer etc Assist with continuing to build relevant finance systems and processes Continue to develop and carve out a best in class finance function as the business continues to grow and invest The role is best suited to those at 0-2 years PQE level - you could either be a super bright ACA / CA seeking a first move from practice and ready to take on a broader, commercial role or alternatively have already gained relevant industry experience We are ideally seeking those who possess a background in retail and ecommerce specifically however we are not closed off to those applying from other sectors. Those who are suitable will thrive within a fast paced, forward thinking, upbeat, investing environment Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Finance Controller Permanent Full-time Hertfordshire Hybrid Salary: Competitive, in line with experience The Role Our client, a leading research and innovation organisation in Hertfordshire, is seeking a Finance Controller to provide operational and strategic financial oversight. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be a pivotal member of the finance team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and robust governance across all financial operations. Key responsibilities include: Manage day-to-day finance operations, including accounting, reporting, month-end, and statutory compliance. Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management to support organisational objectives. Ensure internal controls, risk management, and compliance procedures are robust and effective. Provide accurate, timely management information and insights to inform decision-making across the organisation. Support and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration and operational excellence. Assist in preparation for audits, statutory accounts, and regulatory reporting requirements. Partner with operational teams to ensure accurate and efficient financial processes across all projects and activities. Your Profile Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience in operational financial management. Strong experience in controlling, reporting, and budgeting within medium to complex organisations. Ideally experienced in not-for-profit, research, or grant-funded environments, with an understanding of multiple funding streams. Excellent team leadership skills, with experience coaching and developing finance staff. Proactive, pragmatic, and capable of delivering accurate financial oversight while supporting wider organisational goals. Strong communication and business partnering skills, able to influence and work effectively with non-finance stakeholders. Why This Role This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your work will directly support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. You will be part of a collaborative finance team, with exposure to senior leadership, governance committees, and high-impact projects.

Interim Finance Business Partner Are you a commercially minded, qualified accountant who can hit the ground running and add value from day one? We're looking for an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing Finance team that partners, challenges and supports the business to drive value across the Group. This is a hands-on role where you will act as the finance lead across several core business functions, taking ownership of cost management, performance insight and financial decision support across a significant cost base. What you'll do: As a key member of the Finance team, you will: Partner closely with functional leadership teams to provide robust financial insight and constructive commercial challenge Take ownership of cost base management across supported functions Lead budgeting, forecasting and re-forecasting processes Translate strategic objectives into clear financial plans, targets and KPIs Deliver insightful monthly reporting, performance analysis and actionable recommendations Provide rigorous financial evaluation of projects, investments and business cases Proactively identify risks and opportunities, influencing stakeholders to drive performance Act as the key link between Finance and the wider business Maintain strong financial governance within a robust control environment This is an influential role with regular exposure to senior stakeholders, where you will play a central part in ensuring financial discipline and supporting the delivery of stretch targets. What you'll need: This is a short-term interim assignment, so you must be comfortable stepping into a complex environment quickly and operating with minimal handover. Essential: Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or Management Accountant role within a large organisation Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting and challenging senior stakeholders Demonstrable experience in budgeting, forecasting and cost management Confidence communicating complex financial information clearly and credibly Ability to manage multiple senior relationships and influence without direct authority Experience working in fast-paced, change-oriented environments Desirable: Experience operating within a PLC or large corporate structure Exposure to international organisations Experience with SAP or similar ERP/reporting systems The ideal candidate You'll be commercially sharp, confident and pragmatic - someone who enjoys partnering with the business rather than simply reporting numbers. You'll be comfortable challenging constructively, influencing senior leaders, and driving financial discipline across core functions. Most importantly, you'll be ready to step in immediately, build credibility quickly and make an impact. Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.

Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea Salary: £57,515 per annum. This role attracts a recruitment and retention allowance of £4,000 per annum. Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Are you confident in leading others? Do you enjoy the challenge of influencing others to achieve business outcomes? Would you love to drive continuous improvement in your role? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Senior Finance Business Partner is a trusted advisor to the business and is expected to have strong interpersonal skills, capable of translating and presenting complex financial information clearly. You will provide valuable financial advice, strategic insights, and business solutions to directors and other budget holders. You will support DVSA to deliver assurance on the financial position and performance of the Service/Business so that effective action is taken on a timely basis. This role will help ensure high quality financial management is embedded throughout the business and that regular, robust, timely financial information and insight is provided to key stakeholders to enable quality decision-making. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: You will be a trusted advisor to the business and develop significant business expertise. You will build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manage senior managers' and stakeholders' expectations, and develop a deep understanding of the business's commercial and operational drivers. You will carry out sufficient analysis and challenge to demonstrate Business and Medium-Term plans are affordable within Spending Review totals, are central case estimates and represent value for money. You will provide strategic insight through your deep understanding of the financial data and the external / internal factors that influence the drivers of cost / income. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Leadership, and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse finance team and promote excellence. Ability to influence at all levels of the business, using logical persuasion and consensus building within groups, A confident communicator, comfortable with advising and challenging senior stakeholders, including communicating complex financial issues to into layman s terms for non-specialist audiences. Highly proficient in using and interpreting data and analytics to support analysis and decision making, identifying gaps in data and reporting, and collaborating with colleagues to develop additional reporting as required. You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

The role is well-suited to someone with solid finance experience who is ready to broaden their scope, take ownership of end-to-end processes, and contribute to continuous improvement across the finance function and support with commercial finance. Client Details I'm partnering exclusively with a highly successful and financially strong Cheshire-based business as they continue to expand their finance team. Description Financial Operations Managing day-to-day finance activities including AP/AR, general ledger postings, journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset management while ensuring accurate financial records. Management Reporting Supporting monthly management accounts, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, analysing variances, and providing commentary for senior management and Group Finance. Budgeting & Forecasting Annual budgets and ongoing forecasts, validating assumptions, coordinating departmental inputs, and preparing variance analysis . Compliance & Controls Preparing audit schedules, ensuring adherence to internal controls, supporting VAT returns and compliance tasks, and improving financial governance through better processes. Business Partnering Working with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight, monitor costs, support contract evaluations, and communicate financial information clearly. Continuous Improvement Enhancing financial processes, supporting system or reporting improvements, and contributing to wider finance projects and initiatives. Profile Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) with strong technical grounding. 5-8 years of hands-on accounting and finance operations experience, covering core transactional processes and month-end responsibilities. Strong understanding of accounting principles and end-to-end financial processes. Proficient in Excel with experience using financial systems and reporting tools. Excellent analytical ability, able to interpret data and clearly communicate financial concepts. High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality outputs. Strong organisational skills, able to manage workloads independently while supporting team objectives. Confident communicator, effective when partnering with cross-functional stakeholders. Job Offer Salary: £55,000-£70,000 Pension: Matched employer contributions up to 12% Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays Group Life Cover: 8 base salary Group Income Protection: Up to 75% of annual salary (scheme rules apply) Bonus Private Medical Insurance: Employee cover included Hybrid Working: 3 days in office with excellent flexibility 9-Day Fortnight: Compressed pattern offering additional work-life balance

Private Client or Private Wealth Partner My client is a very well known national firm, a Top 100 UK law firm who are looking to strengthen their Bristol operation at partner level. You could either be an established equity or salaried partner or perhaps you are at senior associate level looking to move up to partnership level.You will be working within a highly ranked team and looking for a new challenge. The firm's collaborative culture encourages everyone to achieve their "next level" in their careers, providing an opportunity to work in a supportive, dynamic environment. As a member of the founding team in Bristol, the successful candidate will play an instrumental role in building and expanding the office's success while benefiting from the firm's robust platform and ongoing investment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Private Wealth Partner (8+ years PQE) to establish and grow the Private Client Advisory team in the Bristol office. This role will focus on domestic work, advising high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, and owner-run businesses on tax planning, succession, estate management, and related matters. The successful candidate will be able to bring a portfolio of clients. You should have s trong leadership abilities with experience managing and mentoring junior lawyers.Salary to negotiation and outstanding benefits available including lucrative bonuses.

Your new company I am working with a company in the Transportation and Logistics industry who are looking for a recently qualified Management Accountant (0-2 years PQE) to support their growing team. It is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking team. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Director, your responsibilities will be: Preparing management accounts information Monitoring external reporting requirements Utilising systems to enhance models and forecasting processes Assisting with the design and implementation of improved financial processes and controls Providing accurate, timely and reliable financial information to assist management and decision-making. Undertaking research on VAT / tax related issues as needed. Budgeting and forecasting Business partnering Financial modelling What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA (0-2 years PQE). You will have experience working in industry, with some of the above responsibilities. You will ideally have previous exposure to the transportation or logistics industry. What you'll get in return A competitive salary of £60,000 - 70,000 + bonus + benefits. You will also gain exposure to the senior finance team, working closely with the Finance Director. You'll have the opportunity to develop your commercial mindset. 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. 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 hays.co.uk

Finance Director Location: Home Counties - relocation available Salary: £ + executive benefits Industry - Premium Food Manufacturing Business An established and highly regarded UK-based premium food manufacturer is seeking to appoint a Finance Director to join its executive team during a pivotal stage of strategic development and growth. Operating across retail, foodservice and international channels, the business has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer partnership. With a robust brand heritage and a clear growth agenda, the Company is now focused on accelerating profitable expansion, strengthening operational performance, and enhancing long-term enterprise value. This is a rare opportunity to join a scaling, brand-led food business in a visible and influential Board role. The role: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Director will play a central role in shaping and delivering the Company's next phase of growth. This is not a traditional reporting-led finance appointment. The successful candidate will act as a commercially engaged strategic partner, responsible for: Supporting and stress-testing the multi-year growth strategy Driving EBITDA expansion and sustainable margin improvement Strengthening working capital, cashflow and balance sheet resilience Enhancing financial visibility across retail and foodservice channels Providing rigorous modelling and scenario analysis to support innovation and investment decisions Embedding financial discipline across a growing organisation The role requires an individual who can move seamlessly between strategic Board discussions and detailed operational and manufacturing performance analysis. The Candidate We are seeking a high-calibre finance leader with strong FMCG credentials and Board-level potential or experience. You will bring: Full accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Senior finance leadership experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or branded consumer goods Strong understanding of retail and/or foodservice commercial dynamics Proven exposure to manufacturing finance, cost of goods, supply chain economics and working capital management Demonstrable experience supporting profitable revenue growth and margin expansion In addition, you will demonstrate: Strong financial modelling and scenario planning capability Commercial instinct alongside disciplined governance Confidence operating at Executive or Board level The ability to influence and challenge constructively Experience strengthening financial controls and performance reporting in a dynamic environment Personally, you will be: Strategic yet hands-on Credible, calm and resilient Commercially curious and value focused High integrity with sound judgement A collaborative and influential leader Energised by growth and long-term business building The opportunity This role offers genuine influence and impact within a respected and ambitious food manufacturing business. The successful candidate will have the platform to: Shape strategic direction Drive meaningful financial and commercial performance improvement Strengthen operational discipline Support sustainable, profitable growth Contribute directly to long-term enterprise value creation Further details will be provided to suitably qualified and interested candidates under confidentiality. Please email your CV

A minimum of 1 years' experience in an Assistant Agent position required. Previous work experience within a talent agency is essential. BBA is a leading talent agency based in the heart of the West End, representing a boutique list of exceptional actors and creative talent working in television, theatre, commercials & film. The agency provides complete personal management covering all aspects of a client's career with support and guidance from a team of experienced agents. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Agent to join our Talent department. This role centres of maintaining an established client list, delivering excellent client care and systems administration to maximize success for the Agency's clients, provide best possible service to production and publicity partners, support the development of the company, and build loyalty to BBA. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, promotion opportunities and employment package benefits are available. We are a passionate team of agents who love what we do and love working with each other. We work together to build a fun, creative environment, offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation, and national origin. We welcome all applications from people with interesting ideas, skills, and experience. Client Care: Building an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of clients including theatre attendance, screenings & recordings where relevant. Ensuring all client information is accurately recorded onthe Company database systems. Regularly update client CVs, show reels and other information relating to clients e.g., Spotlight. Fostering and maintaining good relationships with clients, production companies and key business contacts to assist in seeking out opportunities for clients. Ensuring these relationships are always kept on a professional basis. Organizing clients' meetings (including - transport, hotel and restaurant bookings, hair and wardrobe appointments as required). Maintaining up to date schedules and recording details on the Company database. Organizing any in-house audition digital taping for the clients, this includes reading in when required, then editing the filmed material for submission. Handling commercial submissions for clients under the supervision of the Senior Agent Team. Handling issues with clients or production companies as required and in consultation with the Senior Agent Team. New clients: Update Spotlight/IMDB, collate materials (photo, showreel etc). Ensuring the Company has an accurate record of new client finance details including bank details and tax status. Building links and networks in and outside of the Company to research new clients and encourage new talent to the Agency. Negotiating, contracts and finance: Ensuring contracts are accurately administered, recorded, and can be quickly accessed. Entering information into the Company database and other relevant systems. Drafting and reviewing contracts following agent negotiations, ensuring that all terms are in line with those agreed with the client. Ensuring that Contracts are signed by all parties as quickly as possible, tracking progress, monitoring, and chasing where necessary. Negotiating specific terms and client fees for other projects as directed by the Senior Agent Team. Liaising with Agent, Client Accounts team and production companies for information required for Clients' travelvisas if needed. PR and Marketing: Helping to assess the suitability of potential new clients and assisting Agent in putting forward clients in a way which best highlights their strengths and suitability for work. Following up on all proposals made by the Agency and asking for feedback if clients are unsuccessful. Being alert to and aware of the potential newsworthinessof client's work. Organizing interviews, press and shoots as required with the Agency's Press Team. Co-ordinating logistics for clients' press and publicity schedules. Ensuring travel and schedule information is clear and up to date; that the client has everything they need, and any issues are dealt with. Ensuring clients' information and membership is up to date on Spotlight Company website and other digital media: Drafting web profiles for new clients and their work according to Company style guidelines. Ensuring that information and images regarding existing clients is regularly updated to offer the client premium promotion opportunitiesand provide high quality information for producers and casting directors. Writing news articles for the website following Company style guidelines. Promoting clients through the effective use of social media e.g. Twitter, Facebook and other emerging technologies in close consultation with Agents. Sourcing and cutting materials from clients' previous work. General Office and department administration: Fielding telephone calls to the office and responding to routine enquiries. Managing queries and internal communications as required. Working closely with other members of the team, sharing information, ideas, and networks. Keeping an accurate Day Book of all calls to the office, taking accurate and detailed messages. Providing cover within the team to accommodate annual leave. We'd love to hear from you if you have: A minimum of 1 years' experience in an Assistant Agent position. Previous work experience within a talent agency is essential. A passion for and knowledge of the industry - across drama, film, theatre, and television Excellent communication skills - written and verbal. Familiarity with Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel) Experienced and confident user of video editing packages/software (Clip Champ, Video Pad, iMovie) A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in your work Excellent organizational and time management skills - you need to be able to cope with a large workload and multi-task. Ability to work under pressure and with interruptions. Experience of using social media and website CMS And are: A confident, warm personality who is sociable and loves the entertainment industry. A person who inspires trust. A team player who can contribute positively to the team. Someone resilient, adaptable, and creative Someone who is highly motivated with a strong work ethic - and stamina, you'll be expected to work additional hours, e.g., theatre trips. Someone with a flexible approach to problems, can work independently and demonstrate patience & empathy to those they work for and with.

This exciting Manchester based Motor Insurer are looking for a Commercial Manager (Engineering) to join their UK claims team, you must be from a strong Motor Engineering/Repair/Insurance claims sector. In return they are offering an impressive salary, benefits package, positive, modern and airy workspace, constant evolvement and hybrid working. The successful applicant will take ownership of the performance, governance and strategic development of their motor claims engineering team and repair network. This pivotal role sits at the intersection of Claims, Commercial, and Technical Engineering, focusing on driving best-in-class performance in cost control (indemnity spend), repair quality, compliance, and key-to-key cycle times, ultimately ensuring excellent customer outcomes. What you'll do Indemnity Spend Control : Take ownership of the commercial elements related to our Third Party Administrator and its repair network/engineering team, driving cost-saving initiatives, fraud monitoring and ensuring optimal indemnity spend without compromising safety or quality. Supplier Negotiation : Lead and manage commercial negotiations with future suppliers, including repair network partners and engineering service providers, ensuring mutually beneficial, market-competitive contractual terms. Performance Oversight : Design, monitor and report on key commercials and claims engineering KPIs (eg repair cost, total loss ratios, parts utilisation, cycle time) to identify trends, opportunities and risks. Budget Management : Contribute to the claims budget process, providing accurate forecasting and analysis relating to repair and claims costs. Strategic Development : Design, develop and implement the long-term strategy for our Engineering Department, including engagement of a repair network, ensuring adequate capacity, capability and geographical coverage to meet business and customers' needs. Quality & Compliance Oversight : Establish robust governance frameworks, including auditing and performance management protocols to ensure our TPA, our repair network and engineering team and other partners comply with contractual agreements, regulatory requirements and our quality standards. Process Improvement : Identify, champion and deliver change initiatives across the repair and engineering claims journey to enhance efficiency, drive digital adoption and improve customer experience. Internal collaboration : Act as the primary interface between the Claims, Pricing, Underwriting and Finance Teams, ensuring a clear and consistent commercial view of the repair network's contribution to overall business performance. Escalation Point : Act as a final point of technical and commercial escalation for complex, high-value, or high-profile repair and engineering issues, driving resolutions that protect both the customer and the company. What we're looking for Commercial Acumen : Proven experience in a Commercial or Strategic Supplier Management role within the motor repair/automotive sector. Technical Engineering Knowledge: Strong background and demonstrable knowledge of motor vehicle claims engineering, repair methodologies, and key industry systems (eg Audatex, Glassmatix/GT Motive) Negotiation : Expert-level negotiation and contract management skills with a proven track record of delivering measurable commercial value through supplier relationships. Data Analysis: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interrogate complex data sets, interpret performance trends and translate insights into actionable commercial strategies. Stakeholder Management: Highly effective communicator and influencer with strong influencing skills, capable of building credibility and managing relationships with both internal senior leaders and external partners. Apply for this great role today if you have the relevant Engineering experience.

Financial Controller Reed Finance are delighted to be partnering with a rapidly expanding organisation in the Humberside area as they look to appoint a newly created Financial Controller . This role has been introduced following a period of strong organic growth and offers an excellent opportunity to make real impact within a developing finance team. Key Responsibilities As the Financial Controller, you will play a central role in supporting the Finance Director and wider business. Your duties will include: Preparation and production of monthly Management Accounts Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders to support commercial decision-making Balance sheet reconciliations and review Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Cost accounting and analysis Preparation for audit Weekly financial reporting Line management of a small team of Assistant Accountants About You The ideal candidate will bring: Proven experience in a Senior Finance role - qualified, part-qualified, or QBE Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to engage senior managers and non-finance colleagues Experience in cost accounting Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach A passion for developing others and getting the best out of your team What's on Offer This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to grow within a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation. You will benefit from: A competitive salary and benefits package Annual bonus Enhanced holiday entitlement Ongoing professional development and training Clear opportunities for long-term career progression If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, please apply immediately .