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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. About the team: As part of the Forensics & Integrity Services, our Forensic Data Analytics team provides advanced analytics services to support high profile and sensitive client matters such as real time fraud detection / prevention, fraud investigations, financial crime, disputes, and litigations. Our work involves developing data and analytics solutions to regularly ingest and monitor data to detect regulatory and compliance risks such as fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering, sanctions breaches, know your customer failings (KYC), price fixing, mis-selling of financial products, employee misconduct, trader, and market abuse (surveillance), and much more. This is achieved by combining deep forensic investigation knowledge with advanced data engineering and data science techniques such as investigative data linking, social network analysis, statistics, machine learning and large language models. Your key responsibilities: • Work with financial services clients, fraud strategy, fraud analytics, fraud investigators, internal and external auditors, lawyers and regulatory authorities in sensitive situations, • Communicate with clients to scope projects and gather requirements, • Highlight and explain the outputs of our analytics to clients in the context of their business, • Be responsible for end-to-end delivery of projects across the full lifecycle - Data extraction, transformation, loading (ETL), analysis, visualisation, deployment and client delivery, • Handle a large amount of structured and unstructured data from a variety of data sources, • Carry out reactive and proactive data analysis of large datasets using a wide range of technologies such as Python, SQL and Power BI., • Supervise the work of junior team members and be responsible for quality control of work products from the team, • Develop algorithms and solutions to detect, respond, prevent, continually monitor and investigate areas of fraud, bribery & corruption, misconduct and financial crime, • Apply analytic techniques to prevent, detect, monitor or investigate potentially improper transactions, events or patterns of behaviour related to misconduct, fraud and non-compliance issues, • Develop supporting material using a suite of visualisation software to clearly present the benefits of the analysis to clients, • Align to various strategic teams in the areas of technology, innovation and business development To qualify for the role, you must have: • Strong academic qualifications with a degree in a STEM discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent work experience, • Fraud experience, • Demonstrable proficiency in SQL, Python, Azure data factory and/or Databricks, and Visualization techniques and awareness across other programming languages such as R, C#, JavaScript, • Ability to work independently, manage work products and mentor junior team members, • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, understanding of algorithms and appreciation of working with data, • Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex analytical concepts to stakeholders from different backgrounds Ideally, you’ll also have: • Domain knowledge of Financial Crime, Market Abuse, Mis-selling remediations, accounting, fraud, bribery and corruption or sector specific knowledge or experience, • Organisational ability, people skills and project management potential, • Previous consulting experience and experience with:, • Relational databases, e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL;, • Data visualisation software: Spotfire, Tableau, or Power BI;, • Azure cloud computing platform;, • Big data technologies such as Spark, Elasticsearch, Hadoop;, • Statistical techniques (regression, clustering etc.);, • Machine learning and pattern recognition;, • Front-end web development e.g. HTML, JavaScript; We are looking for tenacious and curious individuals with a desire to ‘get to the bottom’ of things. You will be intellectually rigorous, with extremely strong analytical skills, have a passion for data, be adaptable and show an ability to build strong relationships. What working at EY offers: We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: • Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around, • Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career, • The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you About EY: As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we_ are dedicated to making EY the best employer. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Make your mark. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

Position Overview: \n Reporting to the Head-PMO, the Program Manager- Finance will lead the planning and execution of finance related projects across GEDU entities. She/he will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across various functions and with vendors to ensure timely and within scope delivery of projects, working closely with the UNIT 4 consultants, and implementation and support Teams in Noida. \n JOB DESCRIPTION \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead end-to-end project management, including planning, execution, and post-implementation support, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.\n, • Led Enterprise-scale Finance Transformation programs across multiple entities. ($5M+ budgets), Managed global rollouts across multiple countries/entities\n, • Drive implementations across core finance domains: General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets, Cash & Bank Management, Treasury, Taxation, Intercompany Accounting, Costing, Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Consolidation, Revenue Recognition, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Record-to-Report (R2R)\n, • Strong experience in one or more ERP platforms: SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, NetSuite, Workday Financial Management\n, • Deep knowledge of: Financial close, Consolidation, Statutory reporting, Internal controls, Compliance, Multi-entity / multi-currency operations\n, • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into system configurations and workflows and work with IT, any 3rd party vendors and business stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.\n, • Develop and maintain detailed project documentation including plans, risk logs, and status reports. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.\n, • Prepare and present project status reports to senior leadership.\n, • Ensure alignment with financial regulations / compliance standards and internal controls.\n, • Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.\n, • Facilitate data migration, system integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).\n, • Provide training and change management support to end-users.\n\n Qualifications: \n\n • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.\n, • PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred. Agile and Waterfall methodology experience.\n, • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana).\n, • Strong understanding of financial systems and processes.\n, • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\n\n Preferred Skills: \n\n • Experience on working with UNIT 4 Finance modules.\n, • Experience with ERP implementations or upgrades.\n, • Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance frameworks.\n

Department: Student Wellbeing \n Location: East London (On-site) \n Type of Contract: Permanent - Full Time – 40hrs per week (On-site Working) \n Salary Range: £31,000-£34,000pa \n Shift Pattern: 9:00-5:30pm \n About GBS: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. \n GBS' Vision: Changing lives through education. \n What The Team Do: Supporting students' well-being by offering help with mental health, personal issues, and practical concerns like housing or finances. Providing guidance, crisis support, and promote a safe, inclusive environment to help students succeed both personally and academically. \n The role: Your work within Student Wellbeing will focus on working in partnership with students to identify barriers to learning, and provide ongoing support according to their needs. The work you do will help students manage social and emotional issues, enable our staff to provide the best support to learners with wellbeing needs, and help the enable the students you work with to get the best out of their study with GBS! \n\n • Deliver effective, targeted learning and study support services, providing specialist assistance to students with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) and disabilities.\n, • Enable students with additional needs to achieve their full potential by removing barriers to learning and fostering independence.\n, • Work alongside academic teams and relevant faculties to improve student retention, improve confidence in learners and contribute to their academic success.\n\n Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. \n What Experience/Skills are required: \n \n \n \n Essential: \n \n\n • Demonstrable experience working in Higher Education.\n\n \n\n • Experience providing one-to-one academic or learning support to students with Specific Learning Differences (e.g. Dyslexia, ADHD) or disabilities.\n\n \n\n • Recognised qualification in teaching, learning support, or a related field (e.g. Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with SpLDs, or equivalent).\n\n \n\n • Strong understanding of inclusive education practices and reasonable adjustments in a higher education context.\n\n \n\n • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and motivate students.\n\n \n Desirable: \n \n\n • Knowledge of Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) processes and support frameworks.\n\n \n\n • Training in mental health awareness or mentoring.\n\n \n\n • Experience of delivering group work sessions.\n\n What We Offer: \n\n • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays\n, • 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days\n, • Workplace pension scheme\n, • Tuition reimbursement for career development courses\n, • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more\n, • Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more\n, • Reward and recognition programme\n, • £500 award employee referral scheme\n, • Discretionary annual performance bonus\n\n GBS supported my development by enrolling me in an external Leadership and Management course, which equipped me with the tools to drive my team towards continued growth and success. Before joining GBS, I did not envision myself as a manager, but I have now found my passion in leadership. — Ebony Bates (Professional Services Employee) \n GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and

Job Title Corporate Actuary Job Description The Team The global Valuation team at Pacific Life Re is responsible for the actuarial valuation of our diverse lines of business and global markets. The team will run and validate our integrated AXIS & Tyche models to deliver insights across PL Re. They will support our long-term growth by implementing new business, continuously improving processes and specifying and testing future model changes, working closely with our Actuarial Systems Team who develop and maintain the models. The team will be a key part of PL Re’s Divisional Business Services, interacting with CA teams, Operations, Finance, R&D, and Pricing. Our actuarial models are vital to the way we run our business, and the Valuation team will provide crucial insights across Financial Reporting, Business Planning and other processes. The team is at the start of an exciting transformation journey, driven by project Unify, towards more automated and efficient processes, making this an exciting time to join a new global team. The Role You will be responsible for producing and validating actuarial model outputs across all accounting bases (US GAAP LDTI, IFRS4, EC, BMA, US STAT). You will work closely with other members of Valuation team to ensure modelling processes are coordinated and carried out effectively for both Financial Reporting and Business Planning processes. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of work, covering all lines of business, regions and legal entities. You will also have an exciting opportunity to oversee a period of genuine transformation as the benefits from Unify are delivered into the team. You will act as an advocate for change and foster a culture of continuous improvement around modelling processes. Collaboration with other teams will be crucial, as you'll be responsible for delivering modelling insights to a wide range of stakeholders across CA teams. You'll develop expertise and capabilities within the team to ensure that we can respond to the increasingly complex needs of a growing global reinsurer, such as conducting sensitivities and scenarios or modelling new non-proportional retrocession arrangements. The role is part of a large, global sub-team, and so you will have the opportunity to gain substantial experience in global team collaborations. You will work with other members of CA across various time zones, ensure effective communication within the sub-team and with others. You will be part of a high performing team and contribute to the working culture. Role Responsibilities • The production of actuarial model outputs across all accounting bases (US GAAP LDTI, IFRS4, EC, BMA, US STAT) for Financial Reporting and Business Plan, across multiple legal entities, • Handling ad-hoc requests from the other CA teams, such as modelling potential new deal structures or carrying out stress / scenario modelling runs, • Performing controls and validations to ensure the completeness and accuracy of modelled results, • Developing and maintaining a close working relationship with other members of global Valuation team, as well as other CA teams, • Ownership of model inputs, outputs and other processes related to statutory accounting bases, e.g. demographic assumptions, IBNR factors, • Continuous improvement of modelling processes, including oversight of related deliverables from the Unify program, • Specifying model requirements and testing new developments, • Assisting with model updates and runs on other bases as required Skills & Experience • Newly qualified actuary with minimum of 3 years’ experience in life insurance or life reinsurance, • Experience with actuarial modelling software (Tyche preferred) and proficient with Microsoft Excel, • Experience of challenging / improving processes and contributing to continuous improvement, • Experience with the introduction of new processes, controls and systems, • In-depth understanding of the Corporate Actuarial function, • Good knowledge of EC, BMA and/or US GAAP LDTI, including first-hand experience of associated modelling complexities Competencies and Behaviours: • Ability to work on own initiative and proactively contribute to a varied and demanding workload, • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, • Proven focus on quality, ensuring deliverables are accurate and fit for purpose, • Proven ability to work with other functions, developing and maintaining working relationships, • Ability to understand and apply new concepts quickly, showing initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness, • Adaptability to change and evolving environments, • Pragmatic, able to balance accuracy with effort, • Willingness to challenge the status quo Working For Pacific Life Re Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) Leave 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days Adoption and fertility leave Generous enhanced parental leave Healthcare Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary Optical benefits Savings & Retirement 15% combined employee/employer contributions Wellness Subsidized gym membership Access to Employee Assistance Program Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme Time off for volunteering Charitable matching of employee donations You Can Be Who You Are We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible. Pacific Life Re Values _

The Compensation and Benefits Accountant is responsible for the accurate accounting, reporting and control of employee compensation and benefits across the Group. The role ensures payroll-related costs, bonuses, commissions, pensions, share-based compensation and other employee benefits are recorded appropriately and reported accurately and on a timely basis. \n \n Working closely with Finance, HR, Payro... \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchinaJob Title: Mandarin speaking Finance Analyst (Financial Reporting & Accounting)The Skills You'll Need: Fluent Mandarin and English. Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent, with relevant Financial Analysis or Accounting experience. Candidates with big 4 background could be considered.Your New Salary: Highly competitive depending on experienceJob status: 1 Year FTC, with possibility to extend or go permanent depending on performance and business needsWork pattern: Hybrid working, with 1 day WFHReport to: Accounting ManagerFinance Analyst - What You'll be Doing:Prepare the monthly trading margin result for the Crude Oil, Refined Products, Petrochemicals and Biofuels businesses in accordance with IFRS 9, IFRS 13, IFRS 15 and IAS2.Work closely with Product Control team and Front Office Operations to identify and explain the breaks between the Risk P&L (MI) and Accounting P&L (MA) and make accounting judgements on whether they meet the accounting standard to be included in the Accounting P&L.Work closely with Settlements team to ensure accurate and timely posting of primary invoices and secondary cost invoices in SAP and to reconcile MI/MA differences.Prepare the monthly broker exchange reconciliations for the company and liaise with Derivative operations team to explain differences between ledger balance and exchange balance.Prepare and present the monthly balance sheet reconciliations for the company and follow up with relevant teams on outstanding actions.Provide support on all aspects of the company's external year-end audit and interim audit.Take the lead on the preparation of company's annual statutory report and statutory audit.Participate in IT projects to automate the month-end reporting processes.Perform other analysis, ad hoc projects and duties as needed.Finance Analyst - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:Fluent level in written and spoken Mandarin and EnglishDegree in Accounting/Finance or equivalentQualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalentExperience of accounting for trading activities in Energy or Finance sector would be preferredProficient in SAP skills, Microsoft Office Excel (prepare complex formulas and use of macros). Use and knowledge of Power BI would be highly desirableKnowledge of ETRM systems would be highly desirable, particularly Endur, EOS, Pioneer and SymphonyStrong analytical skills, ability to multitask and prioritize workloadGood interpersonal and communication skillsEnergetic, enthusiastic, positive and proactiveWe would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Pear Recruitment Head of Client AccountsLocation - EarlsfieldSalary - £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus up to 10%Hours MondayFriday 9am6pm (1 day working from home after probation)Our client is a fast-growing independent property business, seeking a Head of Client Accounts to lead their busy Accounts team.This is a senior operational role covering client accounting, ?nancial controls, reconciliations, payments, compliance, reporting, systems and team leadership. Working closely with Directors and Heads of Department, you will provide ?nancial and operational guidance, act as the senior escalation point for complex matters and drive continuous improvement across the function.As Head of Client Accountant, you will take overall responsibility for the accurate, compliant and efficient management of client money.If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!Key ResponsibilitiesClient Accounting & Financial ControlLead the day-to-day Client Accounts function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all client money transactions.Own Lettings Forecast, staff commissions, supplier commissions, property licensing accounting, agency fees, and ad hoc invoicingMaintain robust controls over client funds, payment processes and ?nancial approvals.Act as the senior escalation point for complex client accounting mattersCompliance, Governance & RiskOwn the Client Accounts control framework and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Client Money Protection requirements, SafeAgent standards and company policies.Maintain and continuously improve client accounting policies, procedures, controls and audit trails.Monitor ?nancial and operational risks and implement appropriate corrective and preventative controls.Banking, Reporting & AuditsOversee client account banking, payment preparation, approvals and submissions.Take ownership of month-end accounts and reportsTake ownership of business accounts payables and bank payments, including payrollAct as the sole point of contact for external auditors, SafeAgent and other client money assurance reviews + Lead the end -to-end completionSystems & Process ImprovementOwn the accuracy and integrity of client accounting data across Reapit, Xero, 360 and other relevant systems.Identify system, reporting and process weaknesses and implement practical improvements.Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, automation and ?nancial controls.Support system changes, migrations and new implementations from a client accounting perspective.Team LeadershipLead, manage and develop the Client Accounts team.Provide technical guidance and coaching on accounting, compliance and client matters.Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, ownership and continuous improvement.Business PartnershipWork closely with Directors, CFO, Lettings, Property Services and Operations to resolve ?nancial and client accounting matters.Provide clear ?nancial guidance to ?nancial and non-?nancial stakeholders.Challenge transactions, processes or decisions where there are ?nancial, client money or compliance concerns.Lead and support projects that strengthen controls, reporting and operational efficiency.What Were Looking for EssentialSigni?cant experience in residential property accounting, client accounting or a similar ?nancial environment.2-year experience using ReapitStrong knowledge of client money, reconciliations, compliance and ?nancial controls.Experience managing or supervising a ?nance or client accounting team.Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and exercise sound professional judgement.DesirableQuali?ed or part quali?ed ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent professional quali?cation.Client Accounts Manager or Finance Manager experience.Experience within a Client Money Protection / SafeAgent environment.Experience managing client money or ?nancial compliance audits.Experience with ?nancial systems implementation, migration or process improvement.If you are interested in this Head of Client Accounts role and would like to know more, please email your CV or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis for an informal discussion.Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to each applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, you may assume you have not been selected at this time - but please do apply for anything you feel you are suitable for and thank you for your interest in PEAR Recruitment.Recommend a friend - Do you know someone looking for a position? If you recommend them to us, we have afantasticreferral fee to offer! Please contact us for more information.Confidentiality All communication with us is treated with the upmost confidentiality and you will always be advised if your CV is being submitted to a client.TPBN1_UKTJ

To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina \n Job Title: Mandarin speaking Finance Analyst (Financial Reporting & Accounting) \n The Skills You'll Need: Fluent Mandarin and English. Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent, with relevant Financial Analysis or Accounting experience. Candidates with big 4 background could be considered. \n Your New Salary: Highly competitive d... \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Entity:FinanceJob Family Group:Strategic Planning & Business Development GroupJob Description:bp's corporate Mergers & Acquisitions team's anchor role is to provide a center of expertise in driving acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and asset restructurings within the bp Group, with a value in excess of US$50 million.M&A's core expertise lies in its advisory and transactional ability. On the advisory side we have knowledge and experience in analysing assets and/or businesses to establish sources of value and minimising risks and liabilities. On the transactional front our experience and skills are deployed in assessing the market, pricing and bidding, running sell-side auctions, negotiation, and project management of a transaction to completion. This involves close collaboration with Business Groups and Functions internally and numerous external parties including corporates, investment banks, engineering firms, financial investors and advisors.We develop a broad corporate development capability through our access to the internal strategic context and an acute awareness of the evolving external market. M&A works with the Business Groups to evaluate divestment and acquisition options. The M&A team plays a pivotal role in bp deliver its strategy.As a Principal in Mergers & Acquisitions, you can expect to be working on several transactions at any one time. The Principal is responsible for leading a transaction team, working closely with business managers, legal, functional, and (in certain instances) financial advisors to effectively deliver material transactions for the bp Group within the boundaries set by the bp executive team.This position provides a unique opportunity for an individual to hone commercial astuteness, negotiating skills, and project management skills. It also provides unparalleled exposure to C-Suite executives and senior leaders across bp. This position is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to be exposed to a broad range of business issues and to test themselves in a high pressure transaction environment.This role is based in London and is part of bp's global M&A team. Applicants with energy backgrounds in upstream, downstream and Trading will be considered. The successful applicant will tag into either the VP M&A Upstream and Technology or the VP M&A Downstream & ST&S, subject to the candidates experience/ background. Notwithstanding, the M&A function works in an agile way, so resources are deployed as needed to meet Group needs. As such, the successful candidate may be deployed to lead transactions across any business segment within the bp Group.Key Accountabilities: End-to-end delivery of a transaction, managing all the relevant resources in a timely manner with all pertinent issues addressed.Leadership of the deal team including all necessary supporting functional expertise to deliver transactions in a timely manner and securing the best value for bpActing as a key member of the negotiating team (typically the lead negotiator) to secure the deal at maximum value for bp.Support transactions which will help shape bp in the delivery of its corporate strategy and will participate in the implementation of the strategy of all business divisions.Extensive travel could be required but will be dependent on the project portfolio of the M&A Principal and the needs of the business clients.Requirements for the role: Degree from an accredited college or universityConsistent track record in delivery of material M&A transactions in the energy industry (hydrocarbon, low carbon, mobility, energy retail) - As part of the interview process, we expect candidates will be able to provide a deal sheet of completed transactions and be able to speak to their role in those.Deep experience working in or with an International Energy Company with career anchor/ experience in at least one operating segment of upstream oil and gas, downstream or trading.Demonstrated negotiation skills and experience with commercial contractual frameworks, risk allocation structures, governance frameworks, etc.Experience with corporate finance, economic evaluation and risk management.Confirmed experience of working with external counterparties in international environments.Experience creating and delivering commercial solutions to challenging problems with joint venture partners, host governments or transaction counterparties.Well developed understanding of energy value chains and macroeconomic themes impacting the energy sector.Project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to work independently in an environment that may sometimes be ambiguous.Leadership skills with the ability to set direction and clear objectives to large, dispersed teams.Ability to build trust and confidence with internal and external partners and handle conflicts professionally.Desirable Criteria A strong finance, engineering and/or economics background.MBA or a similar advanced qualification.Demonstrated leadership skills – leading a team or projectsExcellent communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with senior executivesExperience of managing external relationships (partners, counterparties, governments).Strong organisational skills and able to influence and coordinate various internal (e.g., commercial and functional staff) and external (e.g. lawyers, advisors and partners) team members.Proactive mindset with strong performance bias.Experience with creative financial structuring, accounting treatment of debt, etc.Strong commitment to a work environment of mutual trust and respect and where diversity and inclusion are valued.Highly professional demeanour with strong written and oral communication skills.Process to apply:When submitting your application, please submit your CV in addition to a deal sheet of relevant M&A transactions.Why join us?We're committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. At bp, you'll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. You'll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters. We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive.Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs — from healthcare and retirement plans to paid time off and agile working. We recognise that people have multifaceted lives, and we strive to offer a career experience that reflects that.Location This position is based in our St James Square, London office. Please note however that this will move to Southwark, London by end 2027.Apply now!Travel RequirementUp to 25% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:Relocation may be negotiable for this roleRemote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:Acquisitions and divestments, Agreements and negotiations, Contractual risk management, Economic evaluation methodology, Financial Analysis, Financial Modelling, Influencing, Joint Venture Structuring, Stakeholder Engagement .Future Location Notice: This role will start in St James' Square, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in St James' Square, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. 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Your new organisation \n A long‑established humanitarian and environmental charity is seeking a qualified and proactive Financial Controller to join its small, dedicated finance team. Your new role \n Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in strengthening financial processes, improving reporting, and supporting senior leadership with timely, accurate management information. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Financial support for operational teams\n, • Process and controls improvement across the finance function\n, • Balance sheet reconciliations and core accounting duties\n, • Assisting with management accounts and statutory accounts for multiple entities\n, • Preparing statutory returns (HMRC, Charity Commission, etc.)\n, • Manage one member of staff\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a fully qualified accountant and enjoy a hands‑on, detail‑focused role. You will enjoy working collaboratively and using your initiative to improve systems and processes role is reporting to the Finance Director, who is very supportive but who also offers independence. \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \n 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

Your new company \n Hays is partnering with a major global organisation to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Director into a large-scale, international finance function. \n This is a senior leadership assignment with responsibility for complex, multi-entity finance services across multiple markets, combining operational delivery with a significant finance transformation and digital agenda. Your new role \n Reporting into senior leadership, you will take end-to-end ownership of finance service delivery, ensuring operations remain efficient, controlled and compliant while driving transformation across people, processes and technology. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading large-scale finance services across multiple countries and legal entities.\n, • Driving finance transformation, process optimisation, automation and standardisation.\n, • Overseeing key finance processes including Record to Report, P2P, Intercompany, Lease Accounting and Tax.\n, • Ensuring strong financial controls, IFRS compliance, SOX controls and proactive risk management.\n, • Leading geographically dispersed and cross-cultural teams.\n, • Driving productivity improvements, efficiencies and sustainable cost savings.\n, • Supporting ERP and wider digital finance transformation programmes.\n, • Managing relationships with senior stakeholders, Finance Directors, external BPO providers and service-line leaders.\n, • Maintaining high-quality service delivery while implementing significant organisational and process change.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be an established finance leader with significant experience operating within a large, complex, global organisation and a strong background in finance shared services / finance operations. Ideally, you will bring: \n\n • A professional accounting qualification such as ACA/CA or ACCA.\n, • Significant leadership experience within complex international finance operations.\n, • Strong end-to-end finance services and shared services experience.\n, • Proven finance transformation and change management experience.\n, • Experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams.\n, • Strong process optimisation, automation and ERP transformation exposure.\n, • Experience within the telecommunications sector.\n, • Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills.\n, • A highly commercial, customer-focused approach to finance service delivery.\n\n What you'll get in return \n This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible interim leadership assignment within a complex global finance environment, combining finance transformation, shared services leadership and operational improvement at scale. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this opportunity and have the relevant large-scale finance services and transformation experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. \n 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

International Payroll Manager | Multi-Country Payroll | UK & Europe \n Handle are partnering with a leading international retail and lifestyle brand to recruit an experienced International Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across the UK, Europe and selected international markets. \n This is a key leadership role, reporting to the Director of Accounting, with responsibility for ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll across 14 countries, with scope to expand as the business grows. \n The opportunity: \n\n • Lead end-to-end international payroll operations.\n, • Manage and develop a team of payroll professionals.\n, • Oversee outsourced payroll providers, service delivery and compliance.\n, • Own payroll reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, and audit requirements.\n, • Partner closely with HR, Finance and global stakeholders.\n, • Drive automation, process improvement, controls and support international expansion.\n\n \n What we're looking for: \n\n • Proven experience leading payroll across multiple countries, ideally within retail, consumer goods or a multinational business.\n, • Strong knowledge of UK and European payroll legislation, employment taxes, pensions and statutory reporting.\n, • Experience managing third-party payroll providers and HR/payroll systems.\n, • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and analytical skills.\n, • Advanced Excel skills; CIPP qualification desirable.\n\n \n This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on payroll leader who enjoys operating in a complex international environment and shaping scalable, efficient payroll processes. \n Interested, or know someone who could be a great fit? Please get in touch for a confidential conversation. \n \n Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Your new company \n Hays Senior Finance are partnering with a growing and highly innovative organisation to appoint a qualified Financial Controller with strong manufacturing and stock accounting experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to play a key role in supporting production operations, driving financial controls, and ensuring accurate inventory and cost accounting across a complex manufacturing environment. \n Working closely with the Finance Director and operational teams both in the UK and internationally, you will take ownership of production-related financial processes, providing valuable insight into inventory management, costing, profitability, and operational performance. Your new role \n\n • Own and manage the production planning process, ensuring accurate financial accounting treatment across manufacturing activities.\n, • Take responsibility for standard costing models and maintain cost sheets across product lines.\n, • Lead month-end stock reconciliations between ERP and warehouse management systems, investigating and resolving discrepancies.\n, • Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) valuations and analyse raw material consumption against expected usage.\n, • Ensure accurate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reporting and provide detailed margin and variance analysis.\n, • Prepare and manage complex profit-share and royalty-style calculations.\n, • Review and approve stock-related supplier invoices and manufacturing cost allocations.\n, • Validate third-party warehousing and subcontractor costs, ensuring accurate project and cost centre allocation.\n, • Partner closely with operational and finance teams to strengthen financial controls and improve reporting processes.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n, • Proven experience within a manufacturing, production, inventory, or stock-intensive environment.\n, • Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, WIP and COGS.\n, • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build complex financial models and analyses.\n, • Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Able to work independently while building strong relationships across finance and operational teams.\n, • Confident communicator with a proactive and hands-on approach.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.\n, • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to the growth of a dynamic business.\n, • A varied and commercially focused role offering significant exposure to manufacturing operations and financial decision-making.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \n 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

Your new company \n \n I am currently working with a well-established construction and infrastructure business with a strong presence across the UK and a reputation for delivering complex projects across multiple sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a newly qualified Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to develop their career within a commercial, project-focused environment. \n \n Your new role \n As a Management Accountant, you will be responsible for: \n\n • Producing monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary.\n, • Supporting month-end reporting, including journals, accruals and prepayments.\n, • Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances.\n, • Working closely with operational teams to support project performance reporting.\n, • Analysing project costs, revenues and profitability across multiple contracts.\n, • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning activities.\n, • Using COINS extensively for financial reporting and project accounting.\n, • Assisting with year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting.\n, • Providing financial insights to support business decision-making.\n, • Supporting continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.\n\n \n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally with previous management accounting experience in the construction, engineering or project-based sectors. Strong experience with the system COINS is essential. \n What you'll get in return \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded construction business. You will gain exposure to senior stakeholders, work closely with operational teams, and develop your experience within a complex project-led environment. The business offers strong career progression opportunities, a supportive team culture, and a competitive salary and benefits package. \n \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \n 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

Your new company \n \n I am currently working with a high-growth Urban Developer, that is expanding both in the UK and internationally. With a strong portfolio of exciting projects and ambitious growth plans, the business is looking for a recently qualified Management Accountant to join its collaborative finance team. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant who is looking to gain broad exposure within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and play a key role in supporting business performance. \n Your new role \n Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting and providing commercial support across the business. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.\n, • Producing financial analysis and ad hoc reports to support business decisions.\n, • Preparing and reviewing cash flow forecasts and projections.\n, • Partnering with project and operational teams to drive financial performance.\n, • Supporting month-end and year-end processes.\n, • Acting as a key contact for external auditors and assisting with audit requirements.\n, • Preparing quarterly VAT returns and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.\n, • Contributing to continuous improvements across finance processes and reporting.\n\n \n What you will need to succeed \n You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA) with strong experience with the system COINS. Ideally, you'll have confidence with Xero or Netsuite and experience with multi-currency reporting and project accounting, but not essential. You will have a commercial mindset with strong technical understanding and confidence to challenge the status quo. \n \n What you'll get in return \n \n You will have exposure to senior leadership, working closely with the Financial Controller and be part of a dynamic team of 8. You'll receive a competitive salary of £60,000-70,000 + bonus + competitive benefits. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now 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. \n 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

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We’ll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. You’ll join our Strategic Resourcing Solutions (SRS) team, part of Business Services and Outsourcing (BSO). Working closely with our clients, you’ll support the timely delivery of accounting and consultancy services. You’ll work independently and take ownership of specific client projects, operating as a trusted extension of their finance team. Alongside strong accounting capabilities, you’ll bring broad commercial awareness, enabling you to analyse client data, make informed recommendations and discuss key issues confidently with clients, including their current trading position, future outlook and legislative changes You'll be someone with: • Industry or practice qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or equivalent experience, • Solid accounting knowledge with previous experience within accounts preparation and outsourced accounting, • Good knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, • Good knowledge of corporation tax, income tax, VAT, PAYE, company secretarial procedures and applications, • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and use of all standard in house packages You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. things better.

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Head of Finance (Hertfordshire) \n Specialist law firm renowned for its professional service across a wide range of commercial, private and public sector clients is recruiting for a new Head of Finance. \n What’s On Offer: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Hertfordshire location\n, • Excellent benefits\n, • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)\n\n The role requires a qualified accountant with significant leadership experience within a law firm, together with a strong understanding of legal finance, partnership accounting and the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR). Reporting into the Managing Partner, the Head of Finance will oversee an Accounts team of 3 whilst working with the firm’s outsourced accountants. There will be a strong focus on revamping the finance structure, improving processes, and project management. \n Head of Finance – What You’ll Be Doing: \n\n • Oversee transactional and financial accounting, ensuring robust controls are in place\n, • Manage all banking functions, including cash reporting, forecasting and reconciliations\n, • Lead the year-end accounting, audit and statutory reporting processes\n, • Oversee all tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and Partners’ Tax\n, • Prepare clear financial reports and recommendations for Partners’ meetings\n, • Attend monthly management accounts meetings, working with the Managing Partner to ensure key financial information is shared with Equity Partners\n\n Head of Finance – What We’re Looking For: \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)\n, • A key influencer who is able to deliver finance leadership within a law firms and challenging key stakeholders\n, • Successful track record of managing legal accounts teams\n, • Strong and confident knowledge of legal compliance procedures in line with the SRA, current COFA experience preferred\n, • Ability to interpret budget, accounting and fiscal procedures, policies and regulations\n, • In-depth knowledge and understanding of accounting, budgeting and auditing principles and procedures\n

An exciting opportunity is available for a finance systems accountant at a national, full-service law firm. This role will report to the CFO and IT Manager, focusing on improving processes, driving platform optimisation and effecting change. Key responsibilities include acting as the subject matter expert for Elite 3E and other finance systems and transforming finance systems to support the firm's growth. \n This position offers a chance to make a significant impact within the organisation. \n Duties include: \n\n • Driving continuous improvement and removing manual processes, embedding efficiency into tasks.\n, • Utilising and championing the firm's finance systems to solve challenges\n, • Working collaboratively and being the link between finance, IT and external consultants.\n, • Ensuring that information is readily available to support improved decision making.\n, • Managing projects including the automation of reporting packs and management accounts.\n, • Supervising business intelligence design and improvements.\n, • Ensuring system integrity.\n\n Main experience and skills required: \n\n • Accounting qualification.\n, • Strong experience of working in a legal finance systems position.\n, • Proven experience of optimising practice management systems.\n, • Advanced knowledge of elite 3e.\n, • Strong analytical skills.\n\n To be considered for this role, it is essential that you possess strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle a busy workload. You also need to be proactive and hardworking with a "can-do" approach. \n This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy and innovative team in a challenging and rewarding role. \n Location: London/UK. \n If you are interested in finding out more about this role and believe you are a good fit, please don't hesitate in sending your CV to Jane Eren. Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.\n \n Our consultants will review your application and assess your suitability. We endeavour to respond to all applications within 72 hours, however due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually and would advise that if you do not hear from us you should assume you are not successful in your application. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.\n \n \n

As a Finance Business Partner in the transport and distribution industry, you'll play a key role in providing financial insights to support decision-making and drive business performance. Based in London, this role focuses on ensuring accurate financial reporting and partnering with teams across the organisation to achieve strategic goals. \n Client Details \n This organisation operates within the transport and distribution industry and is based in London. \n Description \n\n • Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions.\n, • Collaborate with operational teams to align financial goals with business objectives.\n, • Prepare and present financial reports to key stakeholders.\n, • Monitor budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and recommending actions.\n, • Support the implementation of financial strategies and initiatives.\n, • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.\n, • Assist in evaluating business performance and identifying areas for improvement.\n, • Act as a key point of contact for finance-related queries within the organisation.\n\n Profile \n A successful Finance Business Partner should have: \n\n • A strong background in accounting or finance, ideally within the transport and distribution industry.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Proficiency in financial reporting and forecasting tools.\n, • The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Experience in partnering with various teams to drive business outcomes.\n, • A professional finance qualification would be advantageous.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Salary ranging from £65,000 to £70,000, dependent on the level of experience.\n, • Fixed-term contract with the opportunity to make a significant impact.\n, • Based in London, offering exposure to the transport and distribution industry.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now. \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Head of Internal Controls - UK \n A leading specialty insurance organisation is seeking a Head of Internal Controls position based in London on a hybrid basis. \n In this role you will be responsible for: \n\n • Leading the UK Internal Controls function with ownership of ICFR framework and annual control testing programme\n, • Partner closely with Finance leadership, Internal Audit, External Audit and senior stakeholders across the business\n, • Lead a team and oversee risk and controls, financial reporting, remediation and technical accounting activity.\n, • Driving the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the internal control framework\n, • Identifying control gaps and overseeing remediation and process improvement initiatives\n\n Required Experience \n\n • ACA/ACCA qualified\n, • 5-10 years of relevant experience in insurance or financial services environment\n, • Strong knowledge of USGAAP, UKGAAP, SOX and internal control frameworks\n, • Experience working with internal and external audit teams\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills\n\n \n \n

Reporting to the Head of Treasury, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely treasury accounting, supporting month-end close activities, derivative valuations, hedge accounting, intercompany netting, and treasury-related reporting. \n Client Details \n A Tech organisation in Central London. \n Description \n\n • Prepare treasury journals, funding transactions, interest accruals, settlements, and other treasury-related accounting entries.\n, • Perform month-end valuation calculations for FX transactions and reconcile treasury positions to the general ledger.\n, • Maintain treasury balance sheet reconciliations and support reporting requirements.\n, • Coordinate monthly intercompany netting calculations, validations, approvals, and settlements.\n, • Support Group Reporting and local Finance teams with intercompany reconciliations.\n, • Prepare and maintain IFRS 9 hedge accounting entries and supporting documentation.\n, • Support derivative and interest rate swap valuations, ensuring alignment between accounting records and counterparty valuations.\n, • Assist with audit requests and periodic reporting requirements.\n, • Support the implementation and development of our Treasury Management System (TMS), including accounting module testing and configuration.\n\n Profile \n\n • Big 4 or leading accountancy firm training background.\n, • Experience within a treasury or group reporting environment.\n, • Treasury Management System (TMS) experience, ideally Finastra or similar platforms.\n, • SAP or comparable ERP system experience.\n, • Experience supporting finance system implementations or transformation projects.\n, • Intercompany netting experience across multiple legal entities.\n, • Exposure to process improvement, automation, and operating model change initiatives.\n\n \n *Candidates must be based in the UK. \n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary ranging of £75,000\n, • Fixed-term contract for 12 months\n, • Comprehensive benefits package (details provided upon request).\n\n

Executive Talent Solutions are working with a leading Business Services group to recruit an experienced Head of Finance. \n The business is a market leading Services group supplying a broad client base in the UK. They have enjoyed significant growth over the past 10 years and have ambitious plans for the next 5. \n The role of Head of Finance is permanent and offers a salary between £70,000 and £80,000 plus benefits. The role is based in Park Royal, London, NW10 and offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 WFH. \n Keys responsibilities include: \n\n • Lead month–end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.\n, • Manage a team of 6 staff\n, • Control and oversight on finance policies and processes.\n, • Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, accruals and journals.\n, • Produce and review financial reports for senior leadership team.\n, • Supporting with the budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling activity.\n, • Manage VAT, pensions, fixed assets and statutory financial processes.\n, • Maintain financial policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.\n, • Manage Audit and Compliance requirements\n, • Working closely with the FD on financial planning and risk.\n, • Reporting to internal & external stakeholders as required.\n\n Candidates applying should hold an accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) and have relevant experience in a medium sized business in a similar role.

Title: Assistant Group Accountant – 12 Month FTC \n Location: Central London (Hybrid – 1–2 days WFH) \n Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + benefits \n Our client, a multinational commodities trading group, is looking for an Assistant Group Accountant to join its central London finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or finalist ACA / ACCA accountant with group consolidation experience, either from an audit background or an existing industry role. The position offers broad exposure across group reporting, year-end, budgeting, and technical accounting within an international environment. \n Responsibilities \n\n • Support the monthly group consolidation process\n, • Prepare monthly group management accounts and reporting\n, • Maintain financial results for a number of group and holding entities\n, • Assist with consolidation journals, intercompany adjustments, and reporting queries\n, • Support the year-end close and statutory reporting process\n, • Liaise with external auditors and respond to audit queries\n, • Assist with the annual budgeting process\n, • Work closely with international finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting\n, • Support technical accounting matters and ad hoc group finance projects\n, • Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls, and finance processes\n\n Role Requirements \n\n • Newly qualified or finalist ACA / ACCA, or equivalent\n, • Consolidation experience is essential, either from industry or auditing group consolidations\n, • Candidates making their first move from audit will be considered\n, • Strong Excel skills\n, • Good understanding of financial reporting and core accounting principles\n, • Experience working with auditors, either in practice or industry\n, • Exposure to technical accounting or financial statements preparation would be advantageous\n, • Strong attention to detail and communication skills\n, • Proactive, organised, and comfortable working to reporting deadlines\n, • Collaborative approach with an interest in improving processes and reporting\n

Finance Manager - Projects \n London (Hybrid) -15-Month FTC \n Up to £100,000 \n \n We're partnering with a global professional services organisation to appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of the financial management and reporting of a portfolio of ongoing global projects on a 15-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who combines strong management accounting and financial reporting experience with commercial project finance and business partnering skills. Working across a portfolio of strategic projects, you'll take ownership of financial management and reporting, partnering with senior stakeholders to provide insight, challenge assumptions and ensure robust financial control throughout the project lifecycle. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Take ownership of the financial management and reporting of a portfolio of projects, monitoring performance, spend and forecasts against budget.\n, • Take responsibility for management accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of project financial performance.\n, • Support group and financial reporting requirements, providing clear analysis and commentary on performance.\n, • Manage project budgeting and forecasting, challenging assumptions and identifying risks and opportunities to financial performance.\n, • Oversee project accounting considerations, including revenue recognition, WIP, billing and appropriate accounting treatment.\n, • Partner closely with Project Managers, finance colleagues and senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight and constructive challenge.\n, • Support project-related audit requirements and maintain a strong financial control environment.\n, • Prepare financial analysis, reporting and recommendations for senior stakeholders.\n, • Build strong relationships across finance and the wider business, using financial insight to support effective decision-making.\n, • Support continuous improvement in the quality and consistency of project financial reporting and controls.\n\n \n Skills & Qualifications \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.\n, • Strong management accounting experience, including ownership of management accounts and month-end reporting.\n, • Experience of group and/or financial reporting within a complex organisation.\n, • Strong understanding of project accounting and the financial management of projects.\n, • Experience across budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and project profitability/performance.\n, • Previous audit experience or a strong audit/financial controls background.\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to apply appropriate accounting treatment.\n, • Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.\n, • Commercially minded, with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful insight and recommendations.\n, • Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.\n, • Previous experience of leadership, supervision or mentoring would be advantageous.\n\n \n Excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a global organisation offering broad exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic business initiatives. \n \n \n Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. \n Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our .

Are you working in a Tax Technology and considering a move? A Tax Advisory firm that is challenging the traditional Accounting Practice approach is searching for a Tax Technology Manager or Senior Manager \n \n This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a non-audit environment, in a fast-growing and tax advisory firm with an impressive leadership structure. You will deliver leading advice to household names, large and FTSE/AIM listed corporates, all from an AI / Tech platform. \n \n Responsibilities include: \n\n • Utilising a solid understanding of UK Corporate Tax Compliance and reporting processes\n, • Hands on and practical use of ERP systems, reporting tools and automation technologies such as Alteryx, SAP or similar\n, • Experience delivering tax technology or finance transformation projects from inception to implementation\n, • Combine your technology knowledge and understanding with data, systems and process design\n, • Strong understanding of Pillar Two, BEPS and Making Tax Digital (MTD)\n, • Manage, strengthen and develop relationships with current and new clients\n, • Commercially astute with a strong awareness of cross functional working\n, • Use best-in-class technology and AI\n, • Coach and develop junior team members\n, • Hold a qualification such as: CTA, ACA, CA, ACCA\n\n \n Benefits include: \n\n • Yearly discretionary bonus\n, • 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + up to 5 days of unpaid leave for additional flexibility\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Flexible working - 4 days per week in the office\n

We are supporting a highly successful PE-backed Group based in Sevenoaks, Kent to hire a Divisional Financial Controller to look after two £10mil t/o sites. This is a highly visible role within the Group, who are entering into another exciting phase of growth through acquisition. You will take ownership of cash flow, budget preparation, month-end and building forecasting that goes beyond a simple projection. \n This is a role for someone who wants genuine ownership of controls, not just oversight of a process. You will need to be commercially minded and comfortable in a fast-moving environment. You will have genuine scope to make your mark – reporting into a Finance Director who is genuinely invested in your development and keen to give you the space to shape the function your way, with a clear path to progress as the Group continues to grow. \n Key Duties: \n\n • Lead and oversee all accounting, management reporting, and financial control activities for two sites.\n, • Ensure accurate and timely month-end results, variance analysis, and commentary for consolidation.\n, • Maintain a robust financial control environment, accounting standards, and statutory requirements.\n, • Deliver high-quality balance sheet reconciliations and oversee working capital and cashflow performance.\n, • Partner with the central finance team to harmonise processes, policies, and systems across regional businesses.\n\n Key Requirements: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, ideally within PE-backed or multi-entity environment.\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge with a solid understanding of UK GAAP.\n, • Demonstrated ability to manage multi-site financial operations.\n, • Strong Excel skills, with genuine curiosity about the numbers behind the numbers.\n, • Ability to partner with senior stakeholders and operations.\n\n What’s On Offer: \n\n • Salary £70,000 - £75,000\n, • £6,000 Car Allowance\n, • 15% Bonus\n, • Matched Pension\n, • 25 days holiday\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Room to grow, freedom to lead, and a supportive and encouraging FD\n\n I am shortlisting now, with interviews taking place week commencing 28th September. \n If this sounds like you, please contact me for more information! \n Sophie Evans |

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systems Accountant to join a public sector organisation undertaking a significant programme of development and improvement. With investment in its finance systems and operating model, this role offers the chance to take ownership of a new finance platform and play a central role in supporting the organisation's future success. \n Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the newly implemented Aqilla finance system, acting as the system owner and subject matter expert. You will be responsible for system configuration, user access, workflows, master data, key interfaces with payroll and banking systems, and ensuring the platform continues to support the organisation's evolving needs. Working closely with finance colleagues and wider stakeholders, you will help strengthen controls, improve processes and deliver an effective user experience across the business. \n The successful candidate will be a qualified or part-qualified accountant, or possess comparable accounting knowledge gained through experience. You will have strong finance systems expertise, including experience configuring and administering cloud-based finance platforms, supporting system integrations and managing financial data. A sound understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, reconciliations and period-end processes is essential, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to provide training, guidance and support to users at all levels. \n Experience of Aqilla or a similar cloud accounting system would be advantageous, as would exposure to finance system implementations, public sector organisations or complex governance environments. \n This role offers the opportunity to work on an interesting and high-profile transformation programme. For the right individual, it will be a rewarding and varied assignment, providing the chance to take ownership of a key finance system and help establish the processes, controls and governance that will support the organisation for years to come. \n Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week in the office.

As a Finance Manager in the not-for-profit sector based in London, you'll oversee financial operations and ensure smooth day-to-day financial management. Your role will support decision-making by providing accurate reporting and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. \n Client Details \n This is an opportunity to work with an organisation in the not-for-profit sector, based in London. \n Description \n\n • Manage financial reporting and ensure accuracy in all financial statements.\n, • Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning.\n, • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.\n, • Monitor cash flow and manage financial risks effectively.\n, • Provide financial insights to support decision-making across the organisation.\n, • Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors as required.\n, • Supervise and support the finance team to achieve departmental goals.\n, • Implement and improve financial systems and processes.\n\n Profile \n A successful Finance Manager should have: \n\n • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.\n, • Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.\n, • Proficiency with financial systems and tools.\n, • Ability to manage and develop a team effectively.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Salary ranging from £63,000 to £77,000, dependent on the level of experience.\n, • 30 days of holiday, not including bank holidays.\n, • Hybrid working arrangement for better work-life balance.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now. \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Job Vacancy: Head of Controls \n An esteemed client in the Insurance industry is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Controls to join their dynamic finance department. This permanent position offers a significant opportunity to influence financial reporting and control systems at a notable organization. \n Role & Responsibilities: \n\n • Oversee the development and implementation of control systems to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.\n, • Direct the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to shareholders, tax returns, and reports for government regulatory agencies.\n, • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.\n, • Assess and improve processes for streamlining financial practices and enhancing efficiency.\n, • Lead internal and external audits to ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.\n, • Provide leadership and training to the finance department to achieve financial objectives.\n\n Key Skills: \n\n • Profound knowledge of Statutory Reporting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.\n, • Strong leadership abilities to manage and guide the finance team.\n, • Superb analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.\n, • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Proactive problem-solving attitude and a continuous improvement mindset.\n, • Ability to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines.\n

Title: Senior Financial Accountant \n Location: Central London (Hybrid working – 2/3 days WFH) \n Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + discretionary bonus & comprehensive benefits package \n Our client is a multinational energy group operating across a complex international footprint. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their London finance team. \n Reporting directly to the Head of Accounting, this role will play a key part in supporting financial reporting, analysis, and stakeholder reporting requirements across the business. \n Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packs\n, • Perform detailed balance sheet and P&L analysis, investigating key variances and trends\n, • Review financial information prepared by external advisers and challenge outputs where appropriate\n, • Support month-end and year-end reporting processes\n, • Prepare reconciliations, reporting schedules, and financial commentary\n, • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting activities\n, • Support board, lender, and investor reporting requirements\n, • Liaise with external auditors and professional advisers throughout reporting cycles\n, • Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, controls, and efficiencies\n, • Partner with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to support decision-making\n\n Requirements \n\n • ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualified accountant\n, • Trained within a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice with an external audit background\n, • 1-3 years of industry experience gained following qualification\n, • US GAAP experience would be beneficial\n, • Oil & Gas, Energy, Infrastructure, or Natural Resources sector experience would be advantageous\n, • Strong financial reporting, analytical, and review skills\n, • Experience preparing or reviewing management reporting and financial analysis\n, • Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail\n, • Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business\n, • Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment\n

As a Senior Group Accountant in the property industry, you'll play a key role in managing group financial reporting and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will have the opportunity to partner with other in the business to add real value in your role. \n Client Details \n This organisation operates in the property industry and is based in London. \n Description \n\n • Prepare consolidated financial statements for the group, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.\n, • Manage the month-end and year-end reporting processes, including variance analysis and reconciliations.\n, • Provide technical accounting guidance and support to internal stakeholders.\n, • Assist with Debt and Derivative reporting\n, • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.\n, • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data within the group's systems.\n, • Monitor and implement changes in accounting regulations and standards.\n, • Support ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as required.\n\n Profile \n A successful Senior Group Accountant should have: \n\n • A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).\n, • Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards and consolidation processes.\n, • Experience in group accounting within the property industry or a related sector.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Proficiency in financial systems and tools, with attention to detail.\n, • The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary ranging from £75,000 to £80,000, dependent on the level of experience.\n, • Permanent position located in London, 4 days in office.\n, • Opportunity to work in the property industry with a focus on group financial management.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now. \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Financial Accountant – (1–2 Month Contract) \n A leading, multi-award-winning Entertainment Group is seeking a technically strong, qualified accountant for a 1–2 month contract. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will help finalise year-end accounts, support completion of the audit and assist with statutory filings across the Group. \n Operating across the UK and US, the business offers a friendly, collaborative finance team within a fast-paced, creative environment. \n This is an office-based role. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Finalise Group consolidations and year-end statutory accounts using CaseWare.\n, • Liaise with external auditors, resolve outstanding queries and support audit completion.\n, • Assist with statutory filings and associated tax workings.\n, • Review year-end journals, accruals and balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.\n\n Candidate Requirements \n\n • Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent, having trained and qualified in practice.\n, • Strong audit background and relevant financial accounting experience.\n, • Hands-on CaseWare experience is essential.\n, • Strong knowledge of Group consolidations, statutory reporting and UK audit and filing requirements.\n, • Organised, proactive and confident working independently to tight deadlines.\n, • Strong Excel and communication skills.\n, • Media or Entertainment experience would be advantageous.\n\n Only applicants whose experience closely matches the requirements will be contacted.

An established and historic UK charity is seeking an experienced Finance Project Accountant professional to support a period of organisational change and increased project activity. The organisation funds and delivers community-based initiatives supporting vulnerable people across the UK and is currently implementing a new strategy, alongside strengthening its financial processes, systems and reporting. \n Following recent recruitment within the finance team, there is now a need for additional interim support to help progress a substantial pipeline of finance and systems-related projects. This is a hands-on role working alongside the existing finance lead, who will provide direction on priorities, but requires someone able to take ownership of delivery with minimal supervision. \n The Role \n You will take a lead role on a range of finance projects, helping to improve processes, introduce efficiencies and support the implementation of new ways of working. The work is varied and will include elements such as: \n\n • Leading on discrete finance and systems projects from scoping through to delivery\n, • Supporting the development of new budgeting and reporting frameworks aligned to the organisation's strategy\n, • Improving processes across payment systems (including BACS), accounting and grants systems\n, • Working across multiple systems and datasets, using Excel to bridge and enhance reporting where needed\n, • Identifying and implementing practical improvements that are clear and workable for non-finance stakeholders\n, • Keeping the internal finance lead updated on progress while working independently on agreed deliverables\n\n The assignment is likely to be project-based, with the opportunity to define and deliver specific pieces of work rather than acting as day-to-day cover within the team. \n Person Specification \n\n • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)\n, • Strong track record in charity finance, with a good understanding of sector-specific processes and systems\n, • Demonstrable experience delivering finance projects, including systems improvements and process change\n, • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working across multiple systems\n, • Able to quickly understand existing processes and identify practical improvements\n, • Proactive, organised and solutions-focused, with the ability to take ownership of workstreams\n, • Comfortable working with a degree of autonomy, while engaging appropriately with stakeholders\n\n Contract Details \n\n • Initial duration expected to be a minimum of 2-3 months\n, • Flexible time commitment (not necessarily full-time)\n, • Can be structured either as a PAYE contract or a self-employed consultancy assignment\n, • There is flexibility to scope the work into defined projects, allowing delivery in agreed "chunks" where appropriate\n, • Start date targeted for end of this week or early next week\n\n This is a well-suited opportunity for a senior interim (Finance Manager, Financial Controller or equivalent level) who enjoys project-based work and can add value quickly in a changing environment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join a highly regarded international law firm. The London office plays a key role within a global network, supporting complex, high-value work across multiple jurisdictions. \n This is a broad and hands-on role offering responsibility for core financial control activities, management reporting, tax coordination, and client account compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with both finance and non-finance stakeholders while supporting operations across London and Europe. \n As the Management Accountant, you will take ownership of general ledger accounting and month-end close activities for the London office while providing support to European entities. This position is ideally suited to a qualified accountant who enjoys a varied role and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. \n Key Responsibilities in this Management Accountant role \n General Ledger & Month-End Close \n\n • Lead month-end close processes in line with company policies and accounting standards.\n, • Maintain the general ledger, including journal postings, intercompany transactions and reclassifications.\n, • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all items are resolved promptly.\n, • Analyse P&L and balance sheet performance, investigating variances and trends.\n, • Support cash management processes, including bank reconciliations and payment runs.\n\n Management Accounting & Reporting \n\n • Support budgeting and forecasting activities.\n, • Produce cost centre reporting and partner with budget holders to resolve queries.\n, • Deliver meaningful financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making.\n\n European Finance Support \n\n • Coordinate tax compliance requirements with external advisers and payroll providers.\n, • Assist with accounting activities across European offices, including journals, reconciliations and vendor support.\n, • Support statutory accounts preparation and audit processes.\n, • Ensure accurate intercompany accounting and cost allocations across jurisdictions.\n\n Client Account Compliance \n\n • Support compliance with client money regulations and internal controls.\n, • Assist with client account reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.\n, • Help monitor and resolve residual client balances.\n, • Support client-to-office transfers and other client account transactions.\n, • Assist with internal and external audit requests and maintain clear process documentation.\n\n About You \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n, • Strong experience in general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.\n, • Previous experience within a professional services environment is advantageous.\n, • Excellent management accounting and financial analysis skills.\n, • Strong reconciliation and financial control experience.\n, • Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Lookups.\n, • Comfortable working with finance systems and ERP platforms.\n, • Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.\n, • Proactive, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.\n\n \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

CMG are thrilled to be working exclusively with a high growth, London based financial services organisation specialising in foreign exchange, international payments and treasury solutions for corporate clients. With a strong reputation for customer service, innovation and tailored solutions, the business is entering an exciting phase of expansion and operational transformation. \n Following a recent organisational restructure, the company is investing in people, systems, controls and processes to build a scalable platform for future development. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in shaping the finance function. \n The Opportunity \n Reporting directly to the COO and Board, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the finance function, combining hands-on financial leadership with process improvement, systems development and team management. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader who enjoys operating in a growing, evolving environment. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead all aspects of financial control, reporting and month-end close.\n, • Produce management accounts, board reporting and performance analysis.\n, • Provide oversight of safeguarding, client money controls and FX-related financial reporting requirements.\n, • Strengthen financial controls, governance and regulatory reporting processes.\n, • Manage the annual audit and external stakeholder relationships.\n, • Improve finance systems, processes and reporting capabilities.\n, • Support budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning.\n, • Lead and develop a small finance team.\n, • Partner with operational, commercial and compliance teams across the business.\n, • Support business growth initiatives, operational scalability and strategic projects.\n\n Candidate Requirements \n\n • ACA/CA qualified or equivalent\n, • 5+ years post-qualified financial control experience.\n, • Trained within a leading audit or accountancy practice.\n, • Understanding of safeguarding requirements, client money regulations and/or foreign exchange operations\n, • Strong technical accounting, reporting and controls expertise covering FCA and Safeguarding environments\n, • Track record of systems improvement, finance transformation or process optimisation.\n, • Experience presenting financial information to senior stakeholders and boards.\n, • Previous team leadership and people management experience.\n\n Apply now

HFG are looking for an experienced Interim Head of Tax to join a leading insurance business for an initial 6-month assignment. \n The role will have broad responsibility across both direct and indirect tax, providing strategic oversight as well as hands-on leadership across the tax function. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and the wider finance team, ensuring tax compliance, risk management and advisory requirements are effectively managed. You will have support from the wider finance team as well as an outsourced service provider. \n \n\n • Overall responsibility for the UK tax function, covering corporation tax, VAT, IPT and other relevant taxes\n, • Ownership of corporation tax compliance, including tax provisioning, forecasting and reporting\n, • Strong understanding of insurance-specific tax matters, including the taxation of underwriting profits, investment income and gains, and the interaction between accounting and tax\n, • Management of VAT and Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) matters, including compliance, technical advice and risk management\n, • Experience with tax accounting and reporting, including tax disclosures\n, • Management of transfer pricing, including documentation and cross-border considerations where applicable\n, • Oversight of HMRC relationships, enquiries, audits and tax governance\n, • Advising the business on corporate transactions, restructuring, investments and other commercial matters\n, • Monitoring changes in UK tax legislation and assessing their impact on the business\n, • Working closely with Finance, Legal, Treasury, Investments and senior management to provide practical, commercially focused tax advice\n, • Identifying and managing tax risks, ensuring appropriate controls, processes and governance are in place\n\n \n Key requirements: \n\n • Strong UK tax experience across direct and indirect taxes\n, • Previous experience within insurance or financial services highly desirable\n, • Comfortable operating at senior stakeholder level\n, • Able to quickly take ownership and make an immediate impact\n, • Available for an interim assignment of approximately 6 months\n\n A great opportunity for an experienced tax leader looking for a high-impact interim role within a complex and interesting insurance environment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a leading London-based university within its Planning and Business Partnering team. This role plays a key part in delivering financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across academic Schools. \n You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, providing high-quality financial insight, driving performance, and supporting the development of a collaborative and forward-thinking financial culture. This is a highly visible role, contributing to planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic initiatives. \n Role Information: \n\n • Job title: Finance Business Partner\n, • Department: Finance\n, • Salary: £50,000 - £55,000\n, • Location: London (Hybrid working available)\n\n Key Responsibilities: \n Financial Business Partnering & Performance \n\n • Partner with Schools to deliver financial performance in line with the University’s financial plan.\n, • Build strong relationships with senior leaders, influencing outcomes and promoting financial accountability.\n\n Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting \n\n • Lead on budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities at School level.\n, • Support the production of year-end results and ensure accurate financial reporting.\n, • Provide training and support to budget holders to strengthen financial management capability.\n\n Analysis & Reporting \n\n • Deliver high-quality financial information and insights to senior management and stakeholders.\n, • Produce analysis on areas such as student numbers, staff costs, programme profitability and project performance.\n, • Support business case development through investment appraisal and financial modelling.\n\n Continuous Improvement & Change \n\n • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.\n, • Lead on service improvement initiatives and support change management activities.\n, • Drive a culture of continuous improvement, transparency and innovation within Finance.\n\n Candidate Profile: \n\n • Strong experience in financial business partnering, management accounting or similar\n, • Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis within a complex organisation\n, • Ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders\n, • Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and value for money principles\n, • Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills\n, • Experience of managing competing priorities and working to tight deadlines\n\n This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out. \n Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Global R2R Process Owner | Global Finance Transformation | London (Hybrid) | Circa £145k - £150k + Benefits \n \n The Opportunity \n A large, complex and highly international organisation is looking to appoint a Global R2R Process Owner to take strategic ownership of the end-to-end Record to Report process across the Group. \n This is a senior enterprise-level position, responsible for shaping the global R2R strategy, operating model, governance and continuous improvement agenda across multiple geographies and entities. \n The role goes well beyond traditional financial accounting. You'll be responsible for transforming and standardising the global R2R function, driving improvements across financial close, controls, reporting, processes and systems, while leveraging automation, data and emerging technologies to create a more scalable, efficient and digitally enabled finance operation. \n Reporting into senior Group Finance leadership, you'll work closely with Finance, Shared Services, Technology, Operations and senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing strategic leadership across the global R2R process. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Own and continuously evolve the global R2R strategy, operating model and governance framework.\n, • Drive standardisation and harmonisation of R2R processes across multiple geographies and entities.\n, • Oversee the global financial close process, balancing speed, accuracy, control and quality.\n, • Establish and maintain Group-wide accounting policies, standards and controls aligned with IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements.\n, • Lead a multi-year R2R transformation roadmap, aligned with wider finance and business transformation priorities.\n, • Drive process simplification, standardisation and automation across the global finance function.\n, • Lead ERP optimisation and the adoption of automation, AI and advanced analytics to improve R2R performance.\n, • Establish clear KPIs, SLAs and performance measures, using data and insight to drive continuous improvement.\n, • Partner closely with Shared Services to improve service quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness.\n, • Act as a key escalation point for significant financial reporting, control and process issues.\n, • Work closely with Technology and Transformation teams on major finance systems and process transformation programmes.\n, • Influence senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations and Technology to adopt global standards and new ways of working.\n, • Ensure strong balance sheet integrity, financial controls and audit readiness across the Group.\n, • Provide clear, data-driven insight to senior leadership on R2R performance, risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.\n, • Lead and influence a high-performing global R2R function, embedding accountability, continuous improvement and strong stakeholder management.\n\n \n About You \n We're looking for an experienced finance transformation or process leader with a strong background in global R2R / Record to Report environments. \n You'll ideally bring: \n\n • 10+ years' experience within Finance, with significant exposure to global process ownership, finance transformation or shared services.\n, • Proven experience designing, standardising and implementing end-to-end R2R processes within complex, multi-entity organisations.\n, • ACCA/CIMA/ACA Fully Qualified\n, • Strong understanding of financial accounting, IFRS/GAAP, financial controls and reporting.\n, • A track record of leading significant finance transformation, process re-engineering or ERP implementation programmes.\n, • Experience operating across multiple countries and within complex, matrix organisations.\n, • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior and executive-level stakeholders.\n, • Experience delivering measurable improvements in cost, efficiency, controls and service quality.\n, • A strong understanding of how technology, automation and AI can be applied to modernise finance processes.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations.\n, • A strategic but hands-on approach, with the ability to operate effectively at both Group and operational level.\n, • The ability to manage complexity and ambiguity while remaining focused on outcomes and delivery.\n, • An accounting qualification would be highly desirable.\n\n \n The Opportunity \n This is a genuinely global finance transformation leadership role, rather than a traditional R2R management position. \n You'll have the opportunity to shape how a large international organisation operates its R2R function, with significant exposure to finance transformation, technology, automation, AI, ERP optimisation and global process standardisation. \n You'll work across Finance, Technology, Operations and Shared Services, influencing senior stakeholders and helping to build a more scalable, efficient and high-performing global finance function. \n Global R2R Process Owner | Global Finance Transformation | London (Hybrid) | Circa £145k - £150k + Benefits \n \n

Global P2P Process Owner (GPO) | London (Hybrid) | Global Finance Transformation | Circa £130-£140k \n \n The Opportunity \n A large, complex and highly international organisation is looking to appoint a Global P2P Process Owner to take strategic ownership of the end-to-end Procure to Pay process across the Group. \n This is a senior enterprise-level position, responsible for shaping the global P2P strategy, operating model, governance and continuous improvement agenda across multiple geographies and entities. \n The role goes well beyond traditional accounts payable management. You'll be responsible for transforming and standardising the global P2P function, driving improvements across purchasing, supplier management, invoice processing, payments, controls, processes and systems, while leveraging automation, data and emerging technologies to create a more scalable, efficient and digitally enabled finance operation. \n Reporting into senior Group Finance leadership, you'll work closely with Finance, Procurement, Shared Services, Technology, Operations and senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing strategic leadership across the global P2P process. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Own and continuously evolve the global P2P strategy, operating model and governance framework.\n, • Drive standardisation and harmonisation of P2P processes across multiple geographies, entities and business units.\n, • Oversee the end-to-end P2P lifecycle, from requisition and purchase order through to invoice processing, payment and supplier management.\n, • Drive improvements across invoice processing, three-way matching, payment processes, supplier onboarding and master data.\n, • Establish and maintain Group-wide policies, controls and standards across the P2P process.\n, • Lead a multi-year P2P transformation roadmap, aligned with wider finance and business transformation priorities.\n, • Drive process simplification, standardisation and automation across the global P2P function.\n, • Lead ERP optimisation and the adoption of automation, AI and advanced analytics to improve P2P performance and user experience.\n, • Establish clear KPIs, SLAs and performance measures, using data and insight to drive continuous improvement.\n, • Partner closely with Shared Services and Procurement to improve service quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve working capital, payment performance and overall P2P efficiency.\n, • Act as a key escalation point for significant process, control, supplier and payment issues.\n, • Work closely with Technology and Transformation teams on major finance systems and process transformation programmes.\n, • Influence senior stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, Operations and Technology to adopt global standards and new ways of working.\n, • Ensure strong financial controls, compliance and audit readiness across the global P2P process.\n, • Provide clear, data-driven insight to senior leadership on P2P performance, risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.\n, • Lead and influence a high-performing global P2P community, embedding accountability, continuous improvement and strong stakeholder management.\n\n \n About You \n We're looking for an experienced finance transformation or process leader with a strong background in global P2P / Procure to Pay environments. \n You'll ideally bring: \n\n • 10+ years' experience within Finance, Procurement or Finance Transformation, with significant exposure to global process ownership, finance transformation or shared services.\n, • Proven experience designing, standardising and implementing end-to-end P2P processes within complex, multi-entity organisations.\n, • Strong understanding of Procure to Pay, Accounts Payable, purchasing, supplier management and financial controls.\n, • A track record of leading significant finance transformation, process re-engineering or ERP implementation programmes.\n, • Experience operating across multiple countries and within complex, matrixed organisations.\n, • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior and executive-level stakeholders across Finance, Procurement and Technology.\n, • Experience delivering measurable improvements in cost, efficiency, controls, automation and service quality.\n, • A strong understanding of how technology, automation and AI can be applied to modernise P2P processes.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations.\n, • A strategic but hands-on approach, with the ability to operate effectively at both Group and operational level.\n, • Experience working with shared service or global business service environments would be highly desirable.\n, • The ability to manage complexity and ambiguity while remaining focused on outcomes and delivery.\n, • An accounting, procurement or relevant professional qualification would be highly desirable.\n\n \n The Opportunity \n This is a genuinely global finance transformation leadership role, rather than a traditional P2P or Accounts Payable management position. \n You'll have the opportunity to shape how a large international organisation operates its P2P function, with significant exposure to finance transformation, procurement, technology, automation, AI, ERP optimisation and global process standardisation. \n You'll work across Finance, Procurement, Technology, Operations and Shared Services, influencing senior stakeholders and helping to build a more scalable, efficient and high-performing global finance function. \n Global P2P Process Owner (GPO) | London (Hybrid) | Global Finance Transformation | Circa £130-£140k

\n Senior Syndicate Accountant \n \n About the Role \n Join a global insurance group in a newly created role as Senior Syndicate Accountant. Drive accurate syndicate and regulatory reporting for their Lloyd's syndicate, partnering across underwriting, claims, and finance teams to deliver process improvements and tight controls. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead general ledger close for Syndicate and related entities (US GAAP and UK GAAP reporting)\n, • Maintain controls and reconciliations across technical accounts and balance sheet items\n, • Support interface implementation and collaborate on system improvements\n, • Partner with Finance teams on analysis, planning, and regulatory reporting\n, • Liaise with auditors and support audit processes\n\n Requirements \n\n • Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)\n, • Strong Lloyd's market knowledge, Lloyd's/FCA/PRA reporting experience. either gained within industry or practice.\n, • Also looking at strong accountants with company market / general insurer background looking to develop more on the syndicate space\n, • Strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills\n, • Self-motivated team player comfortable working independently and mentoring more junior staff\n\n \n What's On Offer \n Impactful role with a global risk management leader. Drive syndicate reporting excellence in a collaborative culture that values innovation and professional growth. Hybrid working with genuine flexibility. \n \n Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment. \n \n

Harper May is working with a founder-led technology business that has built a substantial SaaS platform serving the B2B enterprise market. The company is well-funded, operationally mature, and serving a growing customer base across Europe and North America. As the organisation moves toward its next phase-scaling sales infrastructure, expanding into new verticals, and preparing for external capital-the finance function needs reinforcement at leadership level. They are seeking a Head of Finance to drive financial rigour, build commercial capability, and support strategic decision-making. \n The Role \n You will report to the CEO and partner with the commercial and product leadership teams. The Head of Finance owns all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and analysis. This is a role that balances operational leadership-managing systems, controls, and a small team-with strategic input into pricing, customer economics, market expansion, and capital allocation decisions. \n\n • Own financial planning, forecasting, and monthly management reporting with clear commercial narrative\n, • Build and maintain financial controls, audit readiness, and compliance with accounting standards\n, • Lead analysis of customer unit economics, retention, and lifetime value to inform commercial strategy\n, • Work with leadership on scenario planning, fundraising preparation, and investor communication\n, • Manage the finance team and relationships with external advisers and auditors\n, • Provide insight on product roadmap investment, market entry decisions, and operational spending\n\n What we are looking for \n\n • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification\n, • Proven experience in a scaling technology or SaaS business, ideally in a finance leadership role\n, • Strong grasp of SaaS metrics, subscription economics, and growth-stage financial management\n, • Comfortable with strategic finance-comfortable advising on business decisions, not just reporting results\n, • Track record managing small teams and building finance processes from the ground up\n, • Collaborative mindset; ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders\n

\n A role has arisen in a high performing FTSE 100 business for a Part-time UK Tax Manager to support the Group Tax Director to take ownership for the Group's corporate tax compliance and reporting obligations for the UK businesses. This is a broad role that would be ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership over processes, whilst also supporting the tax team with other projects. Ideally the role would be 4 days a week with 2 days in the office. \n \n Specific responsibilities include: \n\n • Working with the outsourced provider to ensure tax compliance obligations are met\n, • Support the preparation and review of Group tax reporting for external reporting purposes, including assisting with year-end and interim reporting processes.\n, • Support the Group's Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) framework and wider tax risk management processes\n, • Lead and support a variety of tax projects, working collaboratively with finance teams and other stakeholders across the business.\n\n \n The business has a flexible approach to hybrid working so is open to various working patterns. You will have a strong track record of managing compliance and reporting in the UK and ideally be qualified accountant or tax advisor. Please apply now for more information. \n

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Assistant Management Accountant to join an established and forward-thinking professional services firm based in North West London. \n Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play an important role within the finance function, supporting the preparation of management accounts, financial reporting and the day-to-day running of the accounts function. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their accounting skills, gain broader exposure to management accounting and take on increasing responsibility within a growing professional services environment. \n The Role: \n\n • Support the Financial Controller with the day-to-day running of the finance function.\n, • Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts.\n, • Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.\n, • Assist with month-end and year-end reporting processes.\n, • Support budgeting, cash-flow monitoring and forecasting.\n, • Assist with financial analysis, reporting and variance analysis.\n, • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure information is produced in a timely and accurate manner.\n, • Help improve financial processes through the use of technology, automation and AI.\n, • Assist with ad hoc accounting projects and provide wider support to the Financial Controller.\n\n About You: \n\n • Previous experience in an Assistant Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant or similar role.\n, • AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience.\n, • Good understanding of management accounts, reconciliations and financial reporting.\n, • Strong Excel skills and experience using Xero, Sage or similar accounting systems.\n, • Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and organisational skills.\n, • Tech-savvy with an interest in AI, automation and improving financial processes.\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a successful and growing professional services firm, working alongside an experienced Financial Controller and gaining valuable exposure across management accounting, financial reporting and wider commercial finance. \n Fame Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. We continually strive to improve our processes around our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. \n Due to high volumes of applications, we are unable to respond individually. However, if you have not heard from a consultant within 24 hours, then your application has been unsuccessful.

Harper May is working with a London-based technology company that has built a strong platform serving enterprise customers across multiple sectors. The business is founder-led, well-funded by institutional investors, and has achieved meaningful scale over the past three years. The leadership team is now strengthening the finance function to support operational maturity, investor governance, and the next phase of international expansion. \n The Role \n You will report to the CEO and partner with the executive team to shape financial strategy and operational rigour. This is a blend of strategic direction-setting and hands-on execution: building financial infrastructure, managing relationships with investors and auditors, and translating company performance into clear insight for decision-makers. \n\n • Own the financial planning cycle, including annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and scenario modelling\n, • Build and lead the finance team, creating scalable processes and capability to support growth\n, • Manage working capital, banking relationships, and funding requirements across the business\n, • Drive financial governance, controls, and reporting frameworks that satisfy investor and audit requirements\n, • Work closely with commercial leadership to understand unit economics, pricing, and customer profitability\n, • Prepare financial and narrative reporting for the Board and external stakeholders\n, • Lead statutory accounting, tax strategy, and compliance with relevant standards\n\n What we are looking for \n\n • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with senior finance experience in a scaled technology or software business\n, • Proven track record in investor-backed or venture-backed environments, with comfort navigating Board-level conversations\n, • Strong commercial instinct and experience translating financial data into business strategy\n, • Hands-on technical ability across consolidation, GAAP reporting, and financial analysis\n, • Leadership capability: comfortable recruiting, developing, and motivating a growing finance team\n, • Clear communicator who can distil complexity for both finance and non-finance audiences\n

NEW ROLE - UK/US Tax Manager ! \n Excellent Tax Opportunity! Career Progression Pathway! Apply Today \n\n • Are you an ambitious Tax Accountant looking to develop your career within a supportive and well-established accountancy practice?\n, • Have you worked with US personal tax in a client facing capacity?\n\n If so... Read on and apply today \n Whether you're an International Tax Accountant on the search or an Accounts & Tax Accountant looking for more complex work – we want to hear from you! \n Overview \n A highly respected and long-established Chartered Accountancy firm in London is looking to appoint a new member of the Uk/US tax department. With a strong reputation and a broad client base, this firm offers excellent long-term stability, exposure and career development. \n You will work alongside experienced International Tax Managers and Partners, handling a varied portfolio of US & UK personal tax clients, with involvement across compliance, advisory and planning work as your experience develops. \n Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher salaries can be discussed. \n Duties: \n\n • Portfolio Management: Oversee a diverse client base of high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and families with complex dual-tax needs.\n, • Compliance Review: Review, sign off, and manage the delivery of US and UK individual tax returns, including IRS forms and UK self-assessments.\n, • Cross-Border Advisory: Provide specialized advice on residency, domicile, expatriate tax planning, and arriving or leaving both the US and the UK.\n, • Team Leadership: Mentor, coach, and delegate work to junior staff and assistant managers while supporting their technical and professional growth.\n, • Business Development: Build long-term client relationships and help identify new service opportunities or practice growth initiatives.\n\n Key Requirements & Qualifications \n\n • Experience: Typically 3 or more years of hands-on dual-handler US and UK individual tax experience within a professional services or accounting firm.\n, • Credentials: Professional certifications such as an Enrolled Agent (EA) or US CPA, often paired with UK qualifications like ATT, CTA, or ACA.\n, • Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with IRS tax codes, UK HMRC rules, and dual-tax treaties.\n, • Soft Skills: Strong commercial awareness, project management capabilities, and clear communication skills for advising clients and stakeholders\n\n What we're looking for \n A successful candidate for this position will have minimum 3+ years experience within US/International Tax and ideally be qualified in a recognised qualification (EA/ACA/ACCA or ATT/CTA). \n You must live within a 1 hour 30 minute commute of the office. \n Do you know anyone that could be interested in this position? \n If you're reading this and it's sounding like a great match – don't hang about! Apply through Indeed for immediate consideration. \n Apply today to be considered immediately \n For more information on this role, or for Accounts & Finance Recruitment in general, contact Elle Adams at Recruitment Solutions through Indeed. \n If you're seeing this ad, the position is still open – but likely not for long, so be quick \n Not quite the right role for you? Apply through Indeed and let's find something that is!

VP Product Controller \n Location: London Level: Vice President Function: Finance / Product Control \n We are recruiting for an experienced VP Product Controller to join a leading global financial services business in London. \n This is a senior position within the Product Control function, offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and responsibility for financial control, P&L oversight and performance reporting across the business. \n The successful candidate will take ownership of daily P&L and associated controls, month-end processes, balance sheet substantiation and management reporting, while developing a strong commercial understanding of the areas they support. \n The role would suit an experienced Product Controller who is comfortable operating with senior stakeholders, has a strong control mindset and is interested in improving and automating existing processes. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • \n Take ownership of daily P&L production, review and commentary across relevant business areas. \n • \n Manage associated Product Control processes including month-end close, revenue and cost analysis and related financial controls. \n • \n Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders and partner closely with Risk, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Operations and other Finance teams. \n • \n Develop a detailed understanding of the underlying businesses and their operational processes. \n • \n Prepare and review balance sheet substantiation, ensuring appropriate consideration of valuation, completeness, legal entity and balance sheet classification. \n • \n Produce periodic management information, performance analysis and commentary for senior stakeholders. \n • \n Prepare and review compensation and bonus calculations, coordinating appropriate sign-off with the business and Finance management. \n • \n Identify opportunities to improve, streamline and automate Product Control processes, working with Technology and other stakeholders to deliver enhancements. \n • \n Support the onboarding of new business areas and their integration into existing Finance and Product Control processes. \n • \n Assist with internal and external audit requirements and maintain robust Product Control documentation. \n • \n Help maintain a strong financial control environment across the areas supported. \n\n Experience Required \n We are looking for an established Product Controller with experience gained within a bank, financial services firm or similarly complex regulated environment. \n You should bring: \n\n • \n Strong Product Control experience with a detailed understanding of P&L, balance sheet and financial control processes. \n • \n An accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. \n • \n Strong analytical and accounting capabilities with excellent attention to detail. \n • \n The confidence to interact with, influence and challenge senior stakeholders. \n • \n Experience working across Finance and control functions such as Risk, Treasury, Operations and FP&A. \n • \n Strong Excel skills and experience working with general ledger and financial systems. \n • \n Experience operating within a regulated financial services environment. \n • \n A track record of improving, automating or enhancing Product Control processes would be advantageous. \n\n The Opportunity \n This is an opportunity to join an established Product Control function in a broad VP-level role combining financial control, commercial business partnering and senior stakeholder exposure. \n The position offers the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of the control environment while contributing to ongoing process improvement and automation. \n Candidates from banking and wider financial services Product Control backgrounds are encouraged to apply. \n Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Interim Senior Finance Manager | High-Growth D2C Subscription Business | London/Hybrid \n Harmonic are delighted to be partnering with a high-growth, investor-backed D2C subscription business in their search for an Interim Senior Finance Manager on a 6 month contract, who has strong experience owning month-end and leading an external audit. \n The business has scaled quickly to a team of several hundred and handles a high volume of customer payments. With the year-end audit approaching, they need an experienced finance professional to keep financial control tight and lead the audit preparation, providing cover while a permanent appointment is made. \n This opportunity will suit someone with strong technical accounting and audit experience who is happy to be hands-on, cares about controls and process, and can get up to speed quickly. \n The Role \n Working closely with the Director of Finance and the FP&A team, you will own the month-end close, day-to-day finance operations and the preparation for the year-end audit. You will manage the Finance Assistant and take a handover from the current Finance Manager. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Own the month-end close, keeping it accurate and on schedule\n, • Lead the pre-audit preparation over the coming weeks, then support or lead the external audit from February\n, • Act as a main point of contact for the external auditors and contribute to the statutory accounts\n, • Manage the Finance Assistant and oversee payment runs, invoice processing, banking and cash forecasting\n, • Prepare the group consolidation, working with the FP&A team\n, • Keep on top of compliance, including VAT and maintaining the cap table with the outsourced accountants\n, • Strengthen financial controls and close out open audit recommendations\n, • Find manual steps in finance processes and remove them, using systems and AI tools\n\n What We Need to See (Essential) \n\n • Fully qualified accountant with audit training (ACA or CA preferred)\n, • Experience as a Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller, with ownership of the month-end close\n, • Experience leading or managing an external audit and preparing statutory accounts\n, • A background in financial control and finance operations, as opposed to FP&A\n, • Experience in a high-transaction environment such as D2C, subscription or retail (ideally with exposure to payment gateways)\n, • Able to start before November and be in the office three days a week\n\n Day Rate: £450-£525 per day, likely outside of IR35 Contract Length: 6 months Start Date: ASAP, before November Location: London / Hybrid (3 days in the office) \n At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.