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CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER Location: Remote, UK Employment Type: Full-Time Gross annual base salary: GBP- 55,000 – 71,500 (Additional variable compensation and benefits may apply. Total compensation is based on experience, skills, and location using objective, job-related criteria) Summary At OneStream we are redefining the future of finance with the goal of becoming the Operating System for Modern Finance. Our unified, cloud-based Corporate Performance Management (CPM) platform empowers organizations to optimize processes, make data-driven decisions, and achieve unparalleled operational excellence. As a Customer Success Manager (CSM), you will play an Integral role in our mission to ensure every customer achieves their goals and becomes a referenceable success, you will oversee a portfolio of customers guiding them through their entire journey—from initial onboarding to sustained engagement, retention, and growth. In this role, the CSM will act as the primary advocate for your customers, understanding their unique business objectives and helping them realize maximum value from their OneStream investment. You will build deep relationships with key stakeholders, proactively address their needs, and deliver tailored solutions to drive customer satisfaction and success. The CSM will collaborate with the sales team to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities, helping customers unlock the full value of OneStream’s capabilities. By fostering trust and delivering results, you’ll drive customer adoption and support their long-term goals. This role requires a customer-centric mindset, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to manage complex customer relationships. Prior experience in Customer Success, Account Management, or a related field is essential. This is a hybrid position. The successful candidate should be located within approximately one hour’s commuting distance of either our London office (postcode EC2V 5BT, nearest Tube station: Bank) or our Manchester office (postcode M2 3NN close to Manchester Central) to enable effective in-person collaboration with customers and customer-facing colleagues when required. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Managing your portfolio of customers • Partner with sales to complete a comprehensive sales transition process., • Operate as a business partner to your customer and their delivery team by knowing their strategy and plan., • Primary ownership and accountability for driving your customer’s adoption, expansion, satisfaction, and renewal., • Understand customer’s OneStream contractual agreements (Cloud/SaaS, Term, etc.), • Understand customer’s contractual agreements with their delivery team whether it is with a Partner or with OneStream Services (Scope, Timeline, staffing)., • Manage and execute the customer’s onboarding process., • Develop strong working relationships with your customers and their delivery team., • Establish and execute cadence-based “Business Review” meetings with your customer., • Identify and mitigate risks that threaten your customer’s satisfaction, growth, or renewal., • Align with Customer Success leadership on regional metrics., • Develop and grow your knowledge of OneStream’s Platform and MarketPlace Solutions and share that knowledge with customers., • Promote awareness of Regional OneStream Communities and customer educational events., • Keep management informed of progress and obstacles on your portfolio of customers. Customer Advocacy • Learn and understand what customers value in their partnership with OneStream., • Actively listen to customers and help them understand how they can get the most value from their investment in OneStream., • Champion your customer’s requests by collaborating with the Customer, their delivery team and various OneStream departments (Customer Support, Cloud, Technical SME’s, Product Mgmt. etc.)., • When necessary, be the respectful challenger to set and manage your customer’s expectations. Required Education and Experience • Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years overall., • Customer Success Expertise: At least 3 years in a Customer Success role within a SaaS technology company, supporting solutions primarily used by Finance or IT departments and engaging with senior decision-makers such as CFOs, CIOs, or CISOs., • Customer Outcome Management: Demonstrated ability to keep customers focused on achieving their desired business outcomes throughout their initiatives., • Relationship Management: Proven experience in building and managing strong customer relationships., • Finance Process Knowledge: Conceptual understanding of key finance processes Preferred Education and Experience • Education: Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field., • Relationship Management: Proven experience in building and managing strong customer relationships., • Consulting Background: Experience in management consulting or technology consulting., • Corporate Performance Management (CPM): Hands-on experience as a Customer Success Manager or in a customer facing position., • CPM Software Expertise: Prior experience with one or more of the following: OneStream, Oracle EPM Suite (HFM, FCCS, PBCS, Planning, Essbase, FDM, etc.), SAP BPC (Outlooksoft), SAP BOFC (Cartesis),IBM Cognos, Anaplan Other CPM solutions Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • A team player with a bias towards action., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills., • Professional verbal and written communication skills., • Professional relationship building skills., • Strong ability to problem-solve in a collaborative environment., • Strong organizational and planning skills., • Highly self-motivated and directed., • Keen attention to detail., • Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities., • Exceptional customer service orientation., • Ability to operate in a demanding environment managing simultaneous priorities. Travel Travel Requirement: Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% (travel requirements will vary by customer). Who We Are OneStream is how today’s Finance teams can go beyond just reporting on the past and Take Finance Further™ by steering the business to the future. It’s the only enterprise finance platform that unifies financial and operational data, embeds AI for better decisions and productivity, and empowers the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy and execution. Our vision is to be the operating system for modern finance, digitizing core financial functions and empowering the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy. To learn more visit www.onestream.com. Why Join The OneStream Team • Transparency around corporate structure, salary, and benefits, • Core value of customer success, • Variety of project work (not industry-specific), • Strong culture and camaraderie, • Multiple training opportunities All candidates must be legally authorized to work for any company in the country where this position is located without sponsorship. OneStream is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-KT1 #LI-Remote

Our client is a specialist import and export provider based just outside Haywards Heath. They currently seek a standalone Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations across a group of companies. Responsibilities include day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting, month end and year end processes, payroll, VAT returns, and year end audit preparation. • Experience and understanding of multi-currency accounting, • VAT and CT61 knowledge, • Month End, Year End and Audit experience, • Experience of accounting software (ideally QuickBooks) and advanced Excel Skills, • Excellent communication skills In return a salary of 40k-42k is provided depending upon experience. Due to office location, a full UK driving license and own transport is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Universal Quantum in the United Kingdom seeks a part-qualified finance professional to oversee day-to-day finance operations, including AP/AR, invoicing, VAT returns and month-end close. You will manage supplier onboarding, POs and payments while ensuring UK accounting standards and robust controls. Join a growing team, drive process improvements, support audits, and contribute to automation across finance functions in a multi-entity environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join to apply for the Business Manager role at Farney Educational Trust 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Business Manager role at Farney Educational Trust This range is provided by Farney Educational Trust. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. BUSINESS MANAGER - FARNEY CLOSE READY TO TURN YOUR FINANCIAL EXPERTISE INTO LIFE-CHANGING IMPACT? At Farney Close, we don't just educate students – we transform lives. We're home to some of the most vulnerable young people in the country, with Outstanding-rated residential care and Good educational provision from Ofsted, proving that with the right support, every young person can flourish. We need an exceptional Business Manager who's ready to be the financial backbone of something truly meaningful. This isn't your typical number-crunching role – you'll be the operational support behind an organisation that turns challenging circumstances into bright futures. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: Lead with Purpose • Support and work alongside finance, HR, ICT, estates, and support functions across 22+ direct and indirect reports, • Be the right-hand to our principal and the SLT helping them to focus on maintaining, improving and delivering exceptional residential care and educational provision., • Shape the financial strategy that keeps our doors open for the young people who need us most Master Complex Operations • Navigate the intricate world of SEND funding with multiple local authority relationships, • Lead budget processes that directly impact vulnerable lives, • Turn compliance requirements into systems that protect and empower our students, • Oversee everything from statutory reporting to staff accommodation management, • Implement innovative systems that maximise every pound for student support, • Create sustainable funding models that secure our future impact, • Lead key department heads while fostering collaboration across the organisation, • Ensure our 75-year heritage of excellence continues through robust operational support, • Support recruitment, training, and development that attracts professionals with values aligned with Farney Close, • Leverage technology and data analytics to demonstrate our value to commissioners, • Identify opportunities that enhance provision without compromising our care standards, • Support strategic development that expands our capacity to help more young people WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU: • Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, • Private medical insurance and death in service (two times salary), • Professional development opportunities to keep your skills sharp, • Based in beautiful West Sussex countryside setting with free parking, onsite gym and free lunches provided, • Be part of a compassionate organisation committed to being an exemplary employer, • A site-based role (our students and colleagues need consistent, present leadership), • Join an organisation with Outstanding-rated residential care and Good educational provision and be a part of their ongoing success, • Gain experience across charity, education, and residential care sectors, • Work directly with the Board of Directors on strategic decisions, • Build expertise in SEND education – one of the most critical areas in education today The Profound Satisfaction Factor • Know that your financial stewardship directly enables life-changing education, • See the tangible impact of your work in young people's transitions to independence, • Be part of success stories that break cycles and create new possibilities, • Work for an organization with 75 years of heritage and a clear vision for the future YOUR ESSENTIAL TOOLKIT Must-Have Qualifications: • Strong educational background with excellent English and Maths results, • Proven experience in finance, facilities, and operational management, • Track record of leading and support teams and core functions in a schools or commercial environment, • Experience managing complex projects within strict budgets and demanding timelines, • Financial and commercial acumen with strong ICT skills, • CIMA, ACA, ACCA (or working towards) Highly Desirable Experience: • Previous Bursar or Business Manager experience, • Background in charity or education environments, • Experience with Sage financial systems, • Understanding of school and charity governance, • Knowledge of charity accounting standards Personal Qualities We're Looking For: • Clear leadership capability with emotional resilience and intelligence, • Ability to build effective relationships quickly and create honest, trusting environments, • Strategic thinking combined with attention to detail, • Strong decision-making skills and ability to manage complex priorities, • Empathy with Farney Close's ethos and commitment to our daily mission READY TO JOIN OUR LIFE-CHANGING TEAM? Farney Close has achieved Outstanding for residential care and Good for educational provision from OFSTED whilst growing from 72 to 100 students. We've proven that vulnerable young people with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties can thrive with the right support. Now we need someone to help us write the next chapter of operational excellence while keeping our transformative mission at the heart of everything we do. This is your chance to combine serious business expertise with genuine social impact. You'll work in an environment where your operational leadership directly translates to improved life outcomes for young people who need it most. Ready to make a difference that matters? Apply now We'd love to hear your story. Closing date of 27th August with interviews to take place early September. Farney Close is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. 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Universal Quantum Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a seasoned Finance Operations professional to lead AP/AR, invoicing, and month-end routines within a multi-entity environment. You will own VAT returns, support audits, and monitor spend against budgets while driving process improvements and automation across the finance function. Strong accuracy and proactive ownership are essential in this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

As a Finance Manager in an established industry, based in Haywards Heath, you'll oversee the financial health of the business, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. This role will see you managing daily financial operations and providing insights to support decision-making. A growing organisation located in the Haywards Heath area are seeking a stand alone, sole charge Finance Manager. • Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with relevant regulations., • Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial statements to aid business planning., • Manage accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently., • Monitor cash flow and ensure optimal financial performance., • Collaborate with senior management to provide financial insights and recommendations., • Ensure accurate and timely submission of tax returns and other statutory filings., • Lead and support the finance team in daily operations and development., • Maintain and improve internal financial controls and processes. A successful Finance Manager should have: • A professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience in accounting and finance., • Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance standards in the retail industry., • Proficiency in accounting software and financial analysis tools., • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills., • Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders., • Experience in managing and developing a finance team., • Competitive salary ranging from £38-42,000, dependent on the level of experience., • Permanent position based in Haywards Heath - car driver required due to the location, • Opportunities to contribute to the growth of the organisation. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job location: Haywards Heath, United Kingdom. Contract type: Permanent. Pole: BATIMENT INTERNATIONAL (AP002). Full/Part Time: Full Time. Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based. Travel requirements: Occasional travel. Requisition ID: 4617. We are seeking an experienced Treasury Manager to join our Financial Accounting Shared Service Centre at Bouygues UK, based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, supporting treasury activities across multiple Group companies. Hybrid working is available for this role, providing a balance between office-based collaboration and remote working. This is a key position within the Shared Service Centre, where you will be responsible for the effective management and oversight of the Group’s treasury activities, ensuring sufficient liquidity, robust cash forecasting, effective banking relationships, strong financial controls and accurate treasury reporting across the businesses supported by the SSC. The role will provide clear visibility and assurance over Group cash positions and support senior management with timely, accurate information to enable informed funding, liquidity and cash management decisions. You will also play an important role in strengthening treasury governance across the Shared Service Centre, identifying and implementing opportunities to improve processes, controls, systems, reporting and overall operational efficiency. You will be an experienced treasury professional with a demonstrable track record of managing cash and liquidity, banking relationships, payments and treasury operations across a complex, multi-entity environment. You will have strong experience of funding, debt and interest management, treasury reporting and analysis, financial controls, governance and risk, together with a proven ability to improve treasury processes and systems. The role also requires effective people management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and finance teams across multiple Group companies. • Cash & Liquidity Management, • Banking & Relationship Management, • Payments & Treasury Operations, • Funding, Debt & Interest, • Treasury Reporting & Analysis, • Controls, Governance & Risk, • Process Improvement & Systems, • People Management, • Significant experience in treasury, cash management or a closely related finance role., • Strong practical experience of cash flow forecasting and liquidity management., • Experience managing banking relationships and bank accounts., • Strong understanding of payment processes and financial controls., • Strong Excel and financial analysis skills., • Experience working with an ERP or finance system in a complex organisation., • Experience with online banking platforms, • Ability to analyse financial information, identify issues and take appropriate action., • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy., • Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage competing deadlines., • Confident communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders. Our teams deploy technically innovative solutions for a diverse range of challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing. We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including: • 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days, • 2 paid volunteering days a year, • Pension scheme, • Life insurance, • Private medical insurance, • Generous share scheme, • BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €56,900 billion (December 2025) with operations in 80 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times. Here at Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you a finance professional who has owned a full trial balance and month-end close at scale, knows what breaks when the numbers don’t add up, and fixes it before it reaches the Finance Director? Do you want your work to have a direct impact on the wellbeing of millions of people across Europe? If yes - read on. Epassi is one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies (Financial Times, multiple years running). We’re a leading provider of employee benefit solutions, operating across Finland, Germany, Italy, UK, France, the Nordics and beyond. We started in Helsinki in 2007, launched Europe’s first mobile employee benefit payment in 2008, and haven’t stopped building since. We are currently hiring a Financial Controller based in Haywards Heath. As BU UK scales, we need dedicated financial control ownership across our UK legal entities. This role brings rigour to our accounting, accelerates our NetSuite migration, and — from mid-2027 — insources the management of the group’s wallet holding company from our external accountants. You’ll own the financial control function for BU UK, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting records across the business unit’s legal entities, and be a key player in the ongoing NetSuite migration. • Financial Control (primary focus) — own the trial balances for all BU UK legal entities, ensure the general ledger is audit-ready, and resolve reconciling items promptly, • Reporting — deliver the monthly management reporting pack, owning the narrative behind the numbers, not just the figures, • FP&A Support — support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting cycles, • Systems & Data — drive the NetSuite migration and manage synchronisation with LucaNet, • Group Wallet Entities — from mid-2027, take ownership of the trial balances for the group’s wallet holding company, • Trial balances for all BU UK entities are accurate, reconciled, and signed off on time each month-close, with no material errors escalated, • The management reporting pack (P&L, variance analysis and commentary, ARR reporting, SaaS metrics) is delivered to deadline in a format the Finance Director finds genuinely useful, • The NetSuite migration is supported end-to-end, with clean data, a mapped chart of accounts, and a smooth handover to BAU reporting, • LucaNet synchronisation runs reliably, with no reconciling differences sitting unresolved between entity and group consolidation, • You bring process improvement ideas to the table proactively, not just when something breaks, • Posting and reviewing journals, chasing down reconciling items, and closing off trial balances at month-end, • Pulling together the numbers and commentary for the management reporting pack, • Updating cash flow forecasts and feeding into budgeting/reforecasting in Team Ohana and Abacum, • Mapping accounts and cleaning data for the NetSuite migration, checking LucaNet sync for discrepancies, • From mid-2027: booking monthly entries for the group’s wallet holding company, • ACA or ACCA qualified, with post-qualification experience in industry (not purely practice), • Proven experience owning a full trial balance and month-end close process independently, • Comfort with technical accounting areas including consolidations, intercompany transactions, and financial instruments, • Strong Excel skills and confidence handling large data sets across multiple systems, • Experience with — or appetite to work in — SaaS or subscription businesses, with familiarity with ARR and SaaS metrics reporting, • A genuine drive to improve processes — you spot inefficiency and do something about it rather than working around it, • Comfort working in a scaling business where not everything is built yet, and some things need building from scratch, • English, • ACA or ACCA qualified, • Post-qualification experience in industry (not purely practice), • Proven, independent ownership of a full trial balance and month-end close process, • Experience with NetSuite, LucaNet, Excel, Abacum, and Team Ohana is advantageous, • Precise and thorough by nature — you treat accuracy in the ledger as non-negotiable, not a best effort, • Proactively improves rather than maintains — you look at a process and ask how it could be better, then follow through, • Comfortable with ambiguity — building structure where none exists yet, in a business that’s still scaling, • A natural finance business partner — you seek out other departments and stakeholders, turning analysis into conversations that drive growth, • Collaborative and low-ego — you work well across finance and with non-finance stakeholders, and share knowledge rather than guard it, • Technically confident but practically minded — you can handle complex accounting without losing sight of what the business actually needs from the numbers #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Universal Quantum, we are building the next generation of quantum computers — machines capable of solving problems once thought impossible. Our technology has the potential to transform industries from healthcare to aerospace, materials science, and beyond. As we scale from breakthrough R&D to global delivery, resilient execution becomes as critical as technical innovation. • Lead and manage the day‑to‑day finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, bank reconciliations, and month‑end routines., • Manage supplier processes from onboarding to payments., • Maintain accurate financial records aligned with UK accounting standards and internal controls., • Take ownership of preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements., • Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations., • Assist with internal and external audits by ensuring documentation and processes are complete and audit‑ready., • Monitor spend, highlight variances, and work closely with budget owners to ensure financial discipline., • Identify inefficiencies in financial processes and implement streamlined, scalable solutions., • Contribute to automation initiatives across invoicing, supplier management, and reconciliations., • Strengthen internal controls and introduce best‑practice financial processes as the business grows., • Accuracy & Attention to Detail: You’ll be the guardian of financial data integrity—small errors can have big impacts, and precision is essential., • Proactive Ownership Mindset: You take initiative, anticipate needs, and close loops without being asked. You thrive in environments where you can build and improve., • Strong Communication & Stakeholder Confidence: You can explain financial matters clearly to non‑finance teams, manage suppliers professionally, and build trust across the organisation., • Part‑qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, with ambition to complete qualifications., • Solid understanding of UK accounting principles and VAT rules., • Strong hands‑on experience with invoicing cycles, AP/AR processes, reconciliations, and month‑end tasks., • Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills., • Experience managing supplier onboarding, purchase orders, payment runs and resolving queries., • Ability to maintain accurate ledgers and ensure robust, auditable financial processes., • Comfortable working in organisations with multi‑entity or international considerations., • Excellent organisational and time‑management skills., • Ability to work independently with accountability for outcomes., • A mindset geared toward continuous improvement and financial process optimisation., • Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and data modelling., • Experience supporting ERP implementation or systems migration, particularly in scaling multi‑entity environments., • German language skills, useful for supplier communication and coordination with Germany‑based accountants. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Epassi, based in Haywards Heath, seeks a Finance Controller to own trial balance and month-end close across UK entities, drive NetSuite migration, and prepare for group wallet entity consolidation from mid-2027. The role combines rigorous accounting control with strategic partnership across the business. You will deliver the monthly management pack with narrative, support planning and budgeting cycles, and ensure data integrity across LucaNet and NetSuite. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Recruitment Lab Limited is seeking a standalone Finance Manager for our client near Haywards Heath to oversee financial operations across a small group of companies. You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end and year-end close, payroll, VAT returns and audit preparation; strong multi-currency accounting, VAT/CT61 knowledge, and QuickBooks with advanced Excel skills are essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Recruitment Lab is representing a client just outside Haywards Heath, seeking a standalone Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations across a group of companies. Responsibilities include day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting, month end and year end processes, payroll, VAT returns, and year end audit preparation. The successful candidate will need multi-currency experience and proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A growing Financial Services business is looking for a Head of Financial Operations to lead and develop its transactional finance function during an exciting period of growth. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for a team of approximately 8-10 people, covering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations and wider financial operations. The business has grown significantly and has ambitious plans for the future, so this role is about more than keeping day-to-day finance running smoothly. You will help build a scalable, efficient Financial Operations function that can support continued growth. You will take ownership of Financial Operations, ensuring strong controls, accurate reconciliations and efficient transactional processes while also identifying opportunities to improve systems, automate activity and reduce manual processes. • Leading and developing a Financial Operations team of approximately 8-10 people., • Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payments, credit control and cash allocation., • Managing key balance sheet, bank and operational reconciliations., • Overseeing reconciliations, statements and settlements with external business partners., • Ensuring strong financial controls and clear audit trails across transactional processes., • Improving finance processes and identifying opportunities for automation., • Making better use of finance systems and technology to increase efficiency., • Supporting month-end activities and ensuring financial information is accurate and timely., • Establishing clear KPIs and improving operational reporting., • Working closely with Finance, Operations and Technology teams to resolve issues and improve processes. You will have strong Financial Operations or transactional finance experience, ideally gained within a complex or high-volume organisation. • Proven experience leading a finance operations, transactional finance or shared services team., • Strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable knowledge., • Excellent reconciliation and financial control experience., • Experience improving finance processes and systems., • Exposure to automation or finance transformation initiatives., • Strong people leadership and team development skills., • Good stakeholder management and problem-solving capability., • The confidence to challenge existing ways of working and drive improvement. Experience within Financial Services, Insurance or another regulated environment would be advantageous but is not essential. A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA would be welcomed, although strong practical Financial Operations experience is equally important. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building, improving and future-proofing finance operations rather than simply maintaining existing processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client is a specialist import and export provider based just outside Haywards Heath. They currently seek a standalone Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations across a group of companies. Responsibilities include day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting, month end and year end processes, payroll, VAT returns, and year end audit preparation. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: • Experience and understanding of multi-currency accounting, • VAT and CT61 knowledge, • Month End, Year End and Audit experience, • Experience of accounting software (ideally QuickBooks) and advanced Excel Skills, • Excellent communication skills In return a salary of 45k-47k is provided depending upon experience. Due to office location, a full UK driving license and own transport is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Financial Controller - Multisite Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. Worksop or Burgess Hill Defence Manufacturing Circa £70,000 + profit share We are recruiting on behalf of a growing, internationally backed defence manufacturing group for a commercially minded, hands-on Financial Controller / Head of Finance to lead finance across two UK businesses. This newly created role offers genuine influence, working closely with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team to strengthen financial control, improve visibility and support operational and strategic decision-making. The Role A deliberately hands-on finance leadership position covering: Monthly and annual close, reporting and IFRS compliance. Statutory accounts, VAT and external audit. Financial controls, processes and reporting improvements. Manufacturing costs, product costing, margins and profitability. Stock accounting, inventory and working capital. Budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and cash flow. Commercial analysis and business partnering with senior leadership. Leadership and development of existing finance teams. ERP and finance systems/process improvement. Liaison with external advisers and the wider international group finance function. You will be expected to roll up your sleeves, understand the detail, challenge performance and improve how finance operates, rather than simply manage through others. The Business An established international manufacturing group with approximately 270 UK employees and £30m combined turnover, operating across multiple UK locations and a European site. The businesses operate in high-reliability, technically demanding manufacturing, supplying sectors where quality, compliance and precision are critical. The UK operation is currently going through a period of growth and development, providing significant scope for the successful candidate to influence and shape the finance function. Location & Travel Initial preference: Burgess Hill, with the longer-term potential for the role to move towards Worksop. This is not an inflexible relocation requirement. Candidates based in Worksop may also be considered if comfortable travelling to Burgess Hill. Travel between UK sites is expected, depending on business requirements, with occasional European travel. The role requires a meaningful on-site presence rather than being predominantly remote. About You Were interested in experienced finance professionals who enjoy ownership, autonomy and commercial involvement. You could be a: Finance Manager ready for a broader leadership role. Head of Finance within an SME/mid-sized business. Standalone or highly autonomous finance lead. Finance professional comfortable managing a small team while remaining hands-on. Ideally, youll have solid and relevant experience covering financial control, budgeting/forecasting, manufacturing or engineering, costing, inventory, ERP systems, Excel and commercial business partnering. CIMA, ACCA or ACA is advantageous but not essential - practical capability is key. Package Circa £80,000 depending on experience , with flexibility for an exceptional candidate, plus: Profit share bonus. Company pension. Healthcare/wellbeing support. Employee discount programme. Cycle to Work scheme. Optional company car, subject to requirements. Free parking. Bank holidays and Christmas shutdown. Financial wellbeing and mental health support. Every 4th Friday off. Hours: 38.75 per week - Monday-Thursday 7:45am-5:00pm, Friday 7:45am-12:45pm. No weekends. Some flexibility around reduced hours may be considered. The Opportunity A genuine seat at the leadership table, with the autonomy to influence two growing UK businesses and develop the finance function alongside them. If youre ready to move beyond traditional reporting and become a trusted commercial partner to the MD, wed like to hear from you. Apply with your CV for a confidential discussion and further details. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. xjlbheb This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.

Worksop or Burgess Hill Defence Manufacturing Circa 70,000 + profit share We are recruiting on behalf of a growing, internationally backed defence manufacturing group for a commercially minded, hands-on Financial Controller / Head of Finance to lead finance across two UK businesses. This newly created role offers genuine influence, working closely with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team to strengthen financial control, improve visibility and support operational and strategic decision-making. A deliberately hands-on finance leadership position covering: • Monthly and annual close, reporting and IFRS compliance., • Statutory accounts, VAT and external audit., • Financial controls, processes and reporting improvements., • Manufacturing costs, product costing, margins and profitability., • Stock accounting, inventory and working capital., • Budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and cash flow., • Commercial analysis and business partnering with senior leadership., • Leadership and development of existing finance teams., • ERP and finance systems/process improvement., • Liaison with external advisers and the wider international group finance function. You will be expected to roll up your sleeves, understand the detail, challenge performance and improve how finance operates, rather than simply manage through others. An established international manufacturing group with approximately 270 UK employees and 30m combined turnover, operating across multiple UK locations and a European site. The businesses operate in high-reliability, technically demanding manufacturing, supplying sectors where quality, compliance and precision are critical. The UK operation is currently going through a period of growth and development, providing significant scope for the successful candidate to influence and shape the finance function. Initial preference: Burgess Hill, with the longer-term potential for the role to move towards Worksop. This is not an inflexible relocation requirement. Candidates based in Worksop may also be considered if comfortable travelling to Burgess Hill. Travel between UK sites is expected, depending on business requirements, with occasional European travel. The role requires a meaningful on-site presence rather than being predominantly remote. We’re interested in experienced finance professionals who enjoy ownership, autonomy and commercial involvement. You could be a: • Finance Manager ready for a broader leadership role., • Head of Finance within an SME/mid-sized business., • Standalone or highly autonomous finance lead., • Finance professional comfortable managing a small team while remaining hands-on. Ideally, you’ll have solid and relevant experience covering financial control, budgeting/forecasting, manufacturing or engineering, costing, inventory, ERP systems, Excel and commercial business partnering. CIMA, ACCA or ACA is advantageous but not essential - practical capability is key. Circa 80,000 depending on experience, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate, plus: • Profit share bonus., • Company pension., • Healthcare/wellbeing support., • Employee discount programme., • Cycle to Work scheme., • Optional company car, subject to requirements., • Free parking., • Bank holidays and Christmas shutdown., • Financial wellbeing and mental health support., • Every 4th Friday off. 38.75 per week - Monday-Thursday 7:45am-5:00pm, Friday 7:45am-12:45pm. No weekends. Some flexibility around reduced hours may be considered. A genuine seat at the leadership table, with the autonomy to influence two growing UK businesses and develop the finance function alongside them. If you’re ready to move beyond traditional reporting and become a trusted commercial partner to the MD, we’d like to hear from you. Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr