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Location: Chester, North West England (Hybrid: 2–3 days per week in office). Relocation package and UK VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE. Languages: Fluent English required. Fluency in any second European language, particularly German, is an advantage but not essential. Our client is a highly successful global organisation experiencing rapid growth across European markets. To support this expansion, they are seeking a Senior Direct Tax Manager to lead all corporate tax matters related to their business operations in Europe, in particular Germany. As the Senior Direct Tax Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing tax compliance across their European entities, working closely with senior finance and business leaders, shaping compliance strategy, and making a real difference to the group international tax landscape. With primary focus on Germany, and other key countries in Europe, you'll own meaningful, high‑profile work while developing deep cross‑border expertise. • Lead tax audits strategically in close collaboration with local finance teams., • Drive risk management by building and maintaining a risk register, drawing on input from payroll and indirect tax colleagues, and present findings directly to the Finance Director and General Manager each quarter., • Own end‑to‑end tax compliance for Germany (and select European markets), leading the planning and execution of local tax requirements., • Influence global tax strategy by supporting US GAAP provision, projection and contingency reporting, contributing to transfer pricing documentation, and aligning global tax requirements with local German regulations., • Advise the Head of Finance in local markets across Europe, proactively educating colleagues on legislative changes, and providing practical tax support on operational issues as they arise., • Build relationships across tax, finance, legal, treasury, HR, customs, and external advisers., • Leverage technology to create smarter, more efficient calculations that support tax returns and provisions., • Lead, develop and inspire the team – coach junior colleagues, encourage every voice to be heard, and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous development., • Manage budgets with strategic foresight – planning internal resourcing, maximizing knowledge retention in‑house, and ensuring external adviser spend is well‑planned and transparent., • Fluent English required. Fluency in any second European language, ideally German, is helpful but not essential., • Educated to degree or chartered tax advisor qualification., • Solid professional experience in a large corporate tax environment (in‑house or advisory)., • Experience working within a global or regional tax team., • A track record of managing and developing people., • Strong knowledge of accounting provisions, audit requirements, and financial statement disclosures., • Familiarity with US GAAP is an advantage., • The ability to balance big‑picture thinking with sharp attention to detail., • Comfort navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and cross‑border complexities., • A collaborative, inclusive leadership style, someone who actively brings quieter voices into the conversation., • Experience working on Germany‑related tax matters (in‑house, advisory, or with German entities) is helpful but not essential., • Highly competitive – up to £86,000 per year., • 14% annual bonus plus £7,000 car allowance., • Eligible for participation in the company’s long‑term incentive programme, subject to plan rules., • Family cover healthcare., • Attractive contributory pension scheme., • Hybrid working – 50% home, 50% office., • 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus festive shutdown., • Career and qualifications support – we invest in your growth., • Modern office with a range of on‑site benefits, including on‑site parking., • Visa sponsorship and generous relocation assistance for professionals outside the UK. To be considered, please send your CV to: Jonathan Grimes – jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Key responsibilities will include managing quarterly and annual tax reporting, current and deferred tax provisions, corporate income tax compliance, transfer pricing documentation, tax payments and statutory tax disclosures. You will act as a trusted adviser to finance and business stakeholders, sup

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established, multi-site retail business. The business has a proud heritage and a strong reputation for serving customers across the UK. Having undergone significant transformation in recent years, it has returned to sustainable profitability and is now entering the next phase of its growth. This is not a traditional Finance Director position. Whilst exceptional financial leadership remains the foundation, the successful individual will become one of the Managing Director's closest business partners, helping shape strategy, improve operational performance and take the business to the next level. This is a high-profile appointment with genuine influence across the organisation and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. As Finance Director, you will have full responsibility for the finance function, ensuring best-in-class financial control, reporting, governance and compliance. Beyond finance, you will work alongside the Managing Director as a trusted adviser and problem solver, taking ownership of key business initiatives and helping drive operational improvements across the wider business. This is a role for someone who enjoys operating beyond the traditional finance remit and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and developing the finance function, ensuring best practice across financial reporting, controls, compliance and governance, • Defining and delivering the financial strategy in line with the wider business objectives, • Acting as Senior Accounting Officer (HMRC), • Taking full ownership of working capital, cashflow, forecasting and financial planning, • Providing commercial insight and challenge to support business performance and strategic decision-making, • Acting as a trusted partner to the Managing Director, helping solve complex business challenges across multiple functions, • Supporting operational improvement initiatives across different areas of the business, • Presenting financial and operational performance to senior leadership and shareholders, • Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and long-term business performance We are looking for an exceptional Finance Director who combines first-class technical finance capability with strong commercial judgement and the credibility to operate as a genuine business partner. You will: • Be a qualified accountant with proven experience as a Finance Director within a multi-site retail or consumer business, • Have an outstanding grasp of financial control, reporting, governance, cashflow, FP&A and working capital, • Be commercially aware with the ability to translate financial information into business decisions, • Be capable of operating well beyond the traditional finance remit, taking ownership of wider business challenges where required, • Have the confidence and credibility to influence at board level and constructively challenge senior stakeholdersBe resilient, decisive and comfortable making difficult decisions in a demanding environment, • Enjoy working at pace and taking ownership of complex problems, • Be someone who naturally builds trust and becomes a genuine sparring partner to the Managing Director, • A genuine opportunity to shape the future of a recognised multi-site retail business, • True number one finance role with significant influence across the organisation, • Direct partnership with the Managing Director and exposure to Group leadership, • Opportunity to broaden your remit beyond finance and play a key role in the overall direction of the business, • A highly visible leadership role with real autonomy and accountability Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join a leading pharmaceutical organisation. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing direct tax compliance across multiple markets in Europe while providing strategic tax advice to business stakeholders. • Manage all direct tax reporting and compliance requirements for assigned European markets., • Prepare and submit US tax reporting, including quarterly current and deferred tax provisions, contingency, and projections, leveraging TaxStream technology., • Coordinate annual Transfer Pricing documentation, analysing financial data and liaising with commercial teams and external advisors., • Prepare corporate income tax returns and instruct payments in collaboration with external advisers., • Act as a primary liaison with tax authorities as required., • Prepare annual tax disclosures for statutory financial statements and respond to auditor queries., • Monitor and analyse local tax legislation changes, assessing impact and communicating recommendations to business partners., • Participate in internal projects to enhance tax compliance, provide advisory support, and leverage third-party resources effectively., • Contribute to strategies around automation, standardisation, risk management, and tax technology adoption., • Support other markets and complete additional reporting requirements as needed., • Qualified Accountant and/or Chartered Tax Adviser., • Extensive experience in tax compliance within at least one jurisdiction, either in practice or a multinational corporate environment., • Strong understanding of accounting provisions, principles, statutory audit, and financial statement disclosure requirements., • Experience in indirect taxes is a plus., • Fluency in English is required. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr

solutions are secure, scalable, supportable and aligned to business objectives. Working closely with business stakeholders, Product Owner and Developers, the postholder will drive platform innovation, automation opportunities and best practice adoption while managing, mentoring and developing technical resources. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical lead and subject matter expert for Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Power Automate Desktop. Lead the design, development and deployment of enterprise solutions, integrations and automations. Define and maintain platform architecture, development standards, governance and security controls. Support business teams in identifying opportunities to improve processes through digital transformation and automation. Lead solution design reviews, code reviews and technical assurance activities. Ensure effective application lifecycle management (ALM), DevOps practices and release management processes. Develop and maintain integrations with internal and third-party applications. Establish and promote Power Platform governance, reusable components and development standards. Mentor developers fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Engage with stakeholders at all levels to translate business requirements into effective technology solutions. Experience & Skills: Significant experience delivering and supporting Dynamics 365 solutions. Strong hands-on expertise in: Power Platform Power Automate Desktop (RPA) Dataverse Dynamics 365 Experience developing Dynamics 365 customisations, plugins, workflows and integrations. Strong understanding of Microsoft platform security, governance and best practices. Experience with API integrations, Azure services and DevOps/CI-CD pipelines. Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex technology solutions. Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills. Desirable Qualifications Power Platform Certifications Dynamics 365 Certifications Azure Certifications Power Automate Desktop Certifications Most of all we look for people who display and work around the core values of our business: Ambitious - to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement. Supportive - relationships are key to everything we do. Personal - going above and beyond to offer exceptional service. Integrity - honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships. Responsive - whatever the challenge we'll deliver the right result. Expert - experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops. • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays., • Rising to 28 days based on length of service, • Additional holiday purchase scheme 1 extra day to carry out charity work, and another day for your choice of wellbeing activity, • Pension: 5% Employee and 8% Employer AXA Exec (Self) or Simply health cashback plan, • Life Assurance x4 salary Key Group is one of the most exciting, forward-thinking brands in financial services, focused on helping people unlock a better retirement since 1998. We are later life lending experts, with a market leading specialism in equity release. We offer later life lending advice and solutions to help homeowners across the UK unlock a better retirement by accessing some of the wealth tied up in their properties. Or as we like to say, retirement finances, unlocked. Our portfolio of brands comprises of Key (the Adviser) More2Life (the Lender) and Air (Adviser software service). We are looking for a Technology Lead for Microsoft Platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design, development, governance and support of business solutions. The role provides technical leadership across the Microsoft application estate, ensuring #J-18808-Ljbffr

Recruit UK is working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced IFA Administrator to join a well-established Independent Financial Adviser firm in their office in Chester.As an IFA Administrator you will manage all aspects of financial services administration, including processing Letters of Aut

Your new organisation An established multinational organisation is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Manager into its European tax function. You will act as a trusted adviser to finance and business stakeholders, supporting tax audits, liaising with external advisers and tax authorities and providi

Key responsibilities will include managing quarterly and annual tax reporting, current and deferred tax provisions, corporate income tax compliance, transfer pricing documentation, tax payments and statutory tax disclosures. You will act as a trusted adviser to finance and business stakeholders, sup

Thursday 01 October 2026 £0 - £0 Hybrid Working, Job Share London, Bristol, Cardiff, Chester, Edinburgh, Halifax & Leeds Full-time Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites This is an excellent chance to join the Securities & Asset Management Legal team (SAML) in a permanent role. SAML brings together specialist lawyers working closely with the Global Markets business area for clients in the UK and overseas. The team supports business across a variety of debt capital markets transactions for its clients. Products include securitisations, unsecured primary bond issuance (IG/HY), private placements, social housing bonds and liability management exercises as well as other innovative capital markets products in the ESG, digital and PVLB spaces. We’re looking for a lawyer to support primarily on securitisation transactions involving various asset classes. These include mortgage loans, credit cards, auto loans and trade receivables. The role covers the structuring and development of transactions through to launch. You’ll also have the chance to learn about other types of debt capital markets transactions supported by the team, and to collaborate on initiatives with colleagues across Legal & Secretariat (L&S). Now is a superb time to join us, given this is a growing and strategic area for the Group and a market-leading business area. You would become part of a positive, encouraging and pragmatic legal team, reporting directly to the Head of Legal of SAML. As Lloyds Banking Group delivers its new Accelerate 2030 strategy, L&S has an important role to play in helping the business grow safely and sustainably, maintaining a strong people-centred culture and delivering better client outcomes through simplification, technology and innovation. If you’re searching for a great opportunity to continue building your knowledge and to develop your career, you can achieve these goals in this role. • Providing high-quality, pragmatic legal advice on a broad range of securitisation transactions, supporting the business from initial structuring discussions through to execution and post-closing activities., • Advising on transactions across a range of asset classes, including residential mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and trade receivables, helping the business identify and manage legal and regulatory risks., • Negotiating complex transaction documentation, working closely with internal stakeholders, external counsel, issuers and other market participants., • Supporting the development and delivery of innovative funding and capital markets solutions, ensuring legal advice is aligned to commercial objectives and client outcomes., • Building trusted relationships with colleagues across Global Markets, Risk, Compliance and Legal & Secretariat, acting as a valued adviser on strategic and day-to-day matters., • Monitoring legal and regulatory developments affecting securitisation and debt capital markets products, providing clear guidance on potential impacts to the business., • Contributing to wider Legal & Secretariat initiatives that enhance legal risk management, operational efficiency, knowledge sharing and colleague development. We’re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we’re shaping finance for good. We’re focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. You must be legally qualified and hold a current practising certificate in a relevant jurisdiction. Your post qualification experience, whether gained in private practice or in a mixture of private practice and inhouse, will have given you a good understanding of the legal and regulatory framework and market practices applying to securitisation transactions. If that is not quite the case, but you have proven legal expertise in finance and/or capital markets, clearly transferable skills, and is serious about your development, we would still be pleased to consider your application. • A clear understanding of and experience providing legal advice on securitisations and be confident analysing and discussing deal structures and documentation for these transactions., • A curious and growth mindset to learn about a broader range of debt capital markets products and the business itself., • Ability to provide sound and commercial legal advice and to identify and manage legal risk., • Able to work well both as an individual and in groups, with the backing of a friendly team who will help you develop your skills and knowledge., • Excellent communication skills, be great at building trust and influencing others, and want to grow internal and external networks to help achieve more together., • Able to appreciate the chance to come up with innovative ideas, find opportunities, challenge where appropriate and build consensus., • Relish the opportunities to develop yourself and upskill in areas which impact this business, including in matters of ESG, Data, Tech Advances and Digitalisation, as well as the other legal and regulatory issues which impact UK banks, from ring-fencing regulations to cross-border considerations., • Keen to support wider L&S and business initiatives aligned to the Group’s Accelerate 2030 strategy, including work that improves connectivity, efficiency and the quality of legal risk management. We’ll support your growth with continuous training and development opportunities, regular feedback and career conversations to help you fulfil your career potential, whatever your aspirations may be. Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities, and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative. We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need. • A generous pension contribution of up to 15%, • An annual performance-related bonus, • Share schemes including free shares, • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping, • 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top, • A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. So, we’ll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We’ll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr

You will act as a trusted adviser to finance and business stakeholders, supporting tax audits, liaising with external advisers and tax authorities and providing guidance ona range of tax-related matters. The successful candidate will possess excellent stakeholder management skills and be comfortable

Your new organisation An established multinational organisation is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Manager into its European tax function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded in-house tax team supporting operations across multiple European jurisdictions, with exposure to a broad range of corporate tax and international tax matters. Your new role You will take responsibility for direct tax reporting and compliance across a portfolio of European entities, ensuring all reporting obligations are completed accurately and on time. Key responsibilities will include managing quarterly and annual tax reporting, current and deferred tax provisions, corporate income tax compliance, transfer pricing documentation, tax payments and statutory tax disclosures. You will act as a trusted adviser to finance and business stakeholders, supporting tax audits, liaising with external advisers and tax authorities, and providing guidance ona range of tax-related matters. The role will also involve monitoring legislative developments, assessing the impact of tax changes, and contributing to process improvement, automation and tax technology initiatives across the wider function. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified with proven corporate tax experience gained either in practice or within a multinational in-house tax environment. You will have strong tax compliance and tax accounting knowledge, including experience preparing or reviewing current and deferred tax provisions. The successful candidate will possess excellent stakeholder management skills and be comfortable working with colleagues across finance, external advisers and senior leadership teams. Experience of transfer pricing and cross-border tax matters would be advantageous, while exposure to indirect taxes would be beneficial What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a collaborative international tax team offering exposure to complex European tax matters within a global business environment. You'll benefit from a varied role with significant stakeholder engagement, opportunities to contribute to strategic projects, ongoing professional development and a competitive salary and benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this Corporate Tax Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Tax Manager Hybrid Working | 35 Hours per Week | £41.21 per Hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced Tax Manager to join a leading international organisation on a hybrid basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified tax professional to take ownership of direct tax compliance and reporting activities across a portfolio of European markets while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking tax function. The Role As Tax Manager, you will be responsible for managing direct tax reporting and compliance requirements across multiple European jurisdictions. Acting as a key tax subject matter expert, you will provide guidance to internal stakeholders whilst liaising with external advisers and global tax teams to ensure compliance and best practice. You will also play an important role in driving process improvements, supporting standardisation initiatives, and leveraging tax technology to enhance efficiency and minimise risk. Key Responsibilities Preparation and submission of US tax reporting, including quarterly current and deferred tax provisions, tax contingencies, and forecasting. Managing annual transfer pricing documentation, including financial analysis and coordination with commercial teams and external advisers. Preparation and review of corporate income tax returns in partnership with external advisers. Calculation and submission of corporate income tax payments. Liaison with tax authorities and external auditors as required. Preparation of annual tax disclosures for statutory financial statements. Monitoring changes in tax legislation and communicating impacts to relevant stakeholders. Providing tax advice and support on business projects and compliance matters. Supporting outsourcing strategies and management of third-party tax service providers. Driving continuous improvement, risk management, standardisation, automation, and tax technology initiatives. Providing support to wider European markets when required. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Qualified Accountant and/or Chartered Tax Adviser status. Significant experience in corporate tax compliance gained within practice or a multinational corporate environment. Strong knowledge of direct tax compliance and reporting requirements. Understanding of accounting provisions, statutory audits, and financial statement disclosures. Experience working with European tax jurisdictions. Knowledge of indirect taxes would be advantageous. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Fluency in English. What's on Offer Competitive hourly rate of £41.21 per hour Hybrid working arrangement 35-hour working week Opportunity to work within a global organisation Exposure to international tax matters and large-scale projects Collaborative and supportive working environmentIf you are an experienced tax professional looking for your next challenge within a dynamic international business, we'd like to hear from you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Tax Manager - EMEA • Location: Chester, North West England (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in office), • Package: Up to £65,000 + 14% Bonus + Excellent Benefits, • Languages: Fluent in English. Additional European languages are a bonus, but not a requirement The Opportunity A global, high-growth organisation is expanding its footprint across Europe and looking to hire a Tax Manager to help shape how that growth is managed from a tax perspective. This is a genuinely broad, multi-disciplinary role sitting at the heart of the EMEA tax function, spanning European direct tax, US GAAP reporting, transfer pricing, Pillar Two and UK tax governance. If you're a European tax professional who wants more than a narrow compliance remit, someone who enjoys owning a portfolio of markets, working directly with the business, and having a real say in how the tax function evolves, this is built for you. The Role of the EMEA Tax Manager Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of European markets, working closely with local finance teams and external advisers to keep compliance sharp and processes running smoothly. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the full direct tax cycle for the EMEA markets including corporate income tax return preparation with local external advisers, • Preparing and submitting US tax reporting (GAAP) including quarterly current and deferred tax provisions using TaxStream technology, • Managing UK-specific requirements including Senior Accounting Officer (SAO), Tax Strategy publication and Corporate Criminal, • Offence (CCO) Advising finance and business stakeholders on tax matters and building trusted relationships, • Contributing to the COE's strategy around standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement, • Monitoring developments across your markets, analysing their impact, and proactively communicating what matters to the people who need to know. Skills & Experience Required • Fluent in English. Additional European languages are a bonus, but not a requirement, • Be a qualified accountant and/or chartered tax adviser (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent), • Solid grounding in tax accounting, tax provisioning and statutory audit support, • Experience managing external advisers is ideal, • Confidence reviewing and signing off compliance deliverables, • The ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, practical guidance for non-tax stakeholders, • A genuine interest in tax technology, process improvement and automation, • Strong personal organisation, ownership and the ability to juggle multiple markets and deadlines with ease, • Be organised, ownership-driven, and comfortable managing multiple markets and deadlines simultaneously Salary and Benefits Competitive salary up to £65,000 package ( £51,000 - £65,000). Benefits include: • Long Term Incentive Plan eligibility, • Private family healthcare, • Attractive pension scheme, • Hybrid working model (50% home / 50% office), • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and festive shutdown, • Career development and qualification support, • Modern office facilities with onsite benefits and parking How to Apply This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious international tax professional ready to step into a visible, influential European leadership role within a thriving global business. Send your CV to Jonathan Grimes

Finance Director | Multi-site Retail | Cheshire | £140,000 - £170,000 + car + bonus The Opportunity This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established, multi-site retail business. The business has a proud heritage and a strong reputation for serving customers across the UK. Having undergone significant transformation in recent years, it has returned to sustainable profitability and is now entering the next phase of its growth. This is not a traditional Finance Director position. Whilst exceptional financial leadership remains the foundation, the successful individual will become one of the Managing Director's closest business partners, helping shape strategy, improve operational performance and take the business to the next level. This is a high-profile appointment with genuine influence across the organisation and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. The Role As Finance Director, you will have full responsibility for the finance function, ensuring best-in-class financial control, reporting, governance and compliance. Beyond finance, you will work alongside the Managing Director as a trusted adviser and problem solver, taking ownership of key business initiatives and helping drive operational improvements across the wider business. This is a role for someone who enjoys operating beyond the traditional finance remit and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing the finance function, ensuring best practice across financial reporting, controls, compliance and governance Defining and delivering the financial strategy in line with the wider business objectives Acting as Senior Accounting Officer (HMRC) Taking full ownership of working capital, cashflow, forecasting and financial planning Providing commercial insight and challenge to support business performance and strategic decision-making Acting as a trusted partner to the Managing Director, helping solve complex business challenges across multiple functions Supporting operational improvement initiatives across different areas of the business Presenting financial and operational performance to senior leadership and shareholders Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and long-term business performance The Person We are looking for an exceptional Finance Director who combines first-class technical finance capability with strong commercial judgement and the credibility to operate as a genuine business partner. You will: Be a qualified accountant with proven experience as a Finance Director within a multi-site retail or consumer business Have an outstanding grasp of financial control, reporting, governance, cashflow, FP&A and working capital Be commercially aware with the ability to translate financial information into business decisions Be capable of operating well beyond the traditional finance remit, taking ownership of wider business challenges where required Have the confidence and credibility to influence at board level and constructively challenge senior stakeholders Be resilient, decisive and comfortable making difficult decisions in a demanding environment Enjoy working at pace and taking ownership of complex problems Be someone who naturally builds trust and becomes a genuine sparring partner to the Managing Director Why Join A genuine opportunity to shape the future of a recognised multi-site retail business True number one finance role with significant influence across the organisation Direct partnership with the Managing Director and exposure to Group leadership Opportunity to broaden your remit beyond finance and play a key role in the overall direction of the business A highly visible leadership role with real autonomy and accountability Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics BH36034

North West England | £90,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR leader to join an international manufacturing organisation in a highly influential Senior HR Business Partner position. Client Details Supporting a large, complex and unionised manufacturing operation, this role sits at the heart of the business and plays a critical part in shaping organisational performance, leadership capability and workforce strategy. This is far more than a traditional HRBP role. Working closely the site Director and leadership team, you will help steer the people agenda through a period of continued transformation, ensuring organisational change is delivered successfully while maintaining strong employee and industrial relations. Description As a trusted adviser to senior operational leaders, you will: Partner with the site Director and senior leadership teams to shape and deliver the site's people strategy. Drive organisational effectiveness, leadership capability and workforce planning. Lead employee and industrial relations strategy across a unionised environment. Support the successful delivery of ongoing business transformation and change initiatives. Coach and challenge senior leaders to build high-performing teams and sustainable business outcomes. Lead talent, succession and capability agendas to ensure future workforce readiness. Manage and develop an established HR and learning team. Influence business decision-making through insight, data and commercial acumen. Profile We're looking for a strategic Senior HR Business Partner who combines commercial thinking with strong operational credibility. You are likely to bring: Significant HR Business Partner experience within manufacturing, FMCG, logistics, engineering, supply chain or another operationally intensive environment. Strong industrial relations and union engagement experience. A proven track record of partnering senior leaders through transformation, change and organisational development. Experience coaching and influencing leadership teams. Strong workforce planning, talent and succession experience. The ability to balance long-term strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands. Credibility, resilience and personal impact, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels. Job Offer This is a rare opportunity to join a globally recognised business in a role with genuine strategic influence. As Senior HR Business Partner you will inherit a well-established operation, work alongside experienced leaders and help shape the future direction of a significant UK manufacturing site. The successful individual will gain exposure to complex business challenges, large-scale transformation initiatives and long-term career development opportunities within a market-leading organisation. Package £90,000 - £100,000 Annual bonus Car allowance Private healthcare Generous pension provision Share schemes and flexible benefits Excellent long-term career opportunities Role is located fully on site and will suit someone based in the following locations, Chester, Wirral, Warrington, Liverpool, North Wales or willing to relocate. If you're interested in this role, apply now. 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

Part-Time People Director Salary: £28,000– £32,000 actual salary Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent – Part Time Location: Hybrid – Cheshire The Opportunity JGA Recruitment Group is delighted to be supporting a growing multi-academy trust in the appointment of a Part-Time People Director. This is a newly created senior role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the Trust's people agenda and lead the transition from an outsourced HR model to an internal, end-to-end People function. Reporting to the CFOO, you'll act as the Trust's senior HR adviser, working closely with Headteachers, senior leaders and the central team across a growing network of schools throughout Cheshire, Wirral and Liverpool. The role offers genuine autonomy, combining strategic people leadership with hands-on employee relations and operational HR. The Role You'll take the lead across the full employment lifecycle, with an initial focus on understanding how HR operates across the schools, building strong stakeholder relationships and establishing consistent Trust-wide people practices. Key responsibilities will include: Acting as the senior HR adviser to Headteachers and senior leaders on complex employment matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence cases. Developing and maintaining the Trust's HR policies and ensuring consistent application across all schools. Leading workforce planning, recruitment strategy and safer recruitment compliance. Supporting pay, appraisal and reward processes across teaching and support staff. Managing the relationship with the occupational health provider and overseeing the effective use of Civica as the HR system. Providing workforce data, reporting and insight to the Executive Team and Board. Supporting Trust growth, including TUPE, people due diligence and onboarding when new schools join. Developing approaches to wellbeing, equality, inclusion and professional development. Working with senior leaders to build HR capability and consistency across the Trust. About You We're looking for an experienced senior HR professional who is comfortable operating independently and moving between strategic people leadership and hands-on employee relations. You'll ideally have: CIPD Level 7 or equivalent senior-level HR experience. Significant experience operating at Head of HR, People Director or equivalent level within a complex, multi-site organisation. Strong employment law and employee relations experience, including complex disciplinary, grievance and capability cases. Experience of developing HR policies and improving or building a People function. Education or public sector experience is advantageous, although experience from other complex multi-site environments will be considered. Knowledge of STPCD, NJC Green Book, Burgundy Book and TUPE would be beneficial. Experience working with senior stakeholders and advising confidently on sensitive employment matters. A strategic mindset combined with a willingness to remain hands-on. What's on Offer Permanent, part-time position – 22.5 hours per week Hybrid working with planned visits to schools across Cheshire, Wirral and Liverpool Flexible working arrangements considered, including job share or term-time-only patterns 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme Funded personalised training plan Salary sacrifice schemes Annual pay increases on a national scale Supportive, collaborative and values-led working environment Privacy Notice JGA Recruitment Group Ltd (“We”) are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

IFA Administrator Location: Chester Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pmThe Opportunity We are working with a growing and supportive financial planning firm in Chester who are looking to recruit an IFA Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in financial services, with clear progression routes into Paraplanning or becoming a Financial Adviser. You will be supporting a team of 5 Financial Advisers, gaining exposure to all aspects of client servicing and financial planning within a professional, friendly environment. The Role As an IFA Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and delivering a high-quality client experience. Key responsibilities include: Providing administrative support to Financial Advisers and Paraplanners Managing adviser diaries and arranging client meetings Preparing client documentation and reports Liaising with pension providers and life companies to gather information Handling and responding to general client enquiriesAbout You Previous experience within an IFA or financial services administration role Strong IT skills, including experience with spreadsheets and databases Excellent organisational and planning abilities A methodical and detail-focused approach High levels of integrity and professionalismWhat's in It for You? 20 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) Private medical insurance Death in service benefit (3x salary) Company pension scheme Full support with professional industry qualifications Clear, supported career progression within financial planning Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

My client is a Chartered Independent Financial Advisory firm based in Chester, who have a passion for financial planning and provide expert, impartial financial advice for individuals, families and businesses. Focusing on personal goals, investment opportunities, planning and saving for retirement and improving tax efficiency. We are urgently seeking a Paraplanner to join the an existing team of qualified Paraplanners supporting 9 Financial Advisers. The idea candidate will be Level 4 Diploma qualified, or working towards, with experience of providing technical support within a Financial Planning firm. Specifically you'll be responsible for: Preparing analysis of client’s existing portfolio Provision of technical support to Advisers Completing calculations (i.e., income tax, IHT, Capital Gains Tax, Lifetime Allowance, Pension Annual Allowance, Carry Forward, Chargeable Gains, Cashflow Modelling etc.) Working closely with the Adviser to research and formulate appropriate advice Preparation of Recommendation Reports and supplementary documentation Adherence to Innes Reid’s compliance procedures, core values and high standards of client service Regular liaison with product providers, account managers and clients Develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of financial products and markets to meet regulatory requirements and personal development needs We require a candidate who has previous experience working within an IFA firm, who is organised, methodical and has excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritise meet targets and deadlines, with strong communication skills both written and verbal and strong analytical and numerical skills. You will be Level 4 Diploma qualified, or be working towards Diploma qualification coupled with relevant experience working within Financial Advice sector. If you have worked with Intelliflow, Selectapension, Trigold, Assureweb previosuly, then this would be to your advantage, as well as any experience with Platforms such as Abrdn, Aviva and Aegon

Site HSE Advisor - Major Onshore Gas Construction Project - Tier 1 Contractor Contract Details Outside IR35 Negotiable Day Rate – depends on experience level Contract Duration until 2028/29 5.5 Days per week (Saturday mornings when required) Weekly Pay Talacre, North Wales (fully site-based) Start Nov/Dec On-site facilities for food, parking available Ceto Talent is recruiting for an experienced Site HSE Advisor to join one of the UK's largest carbon capture energy transition projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a long-term major tier 1 EPC project supporting the safe delivery of major onshore and offshore construction activities as part of one of the first UK Carbon Capture & Storage developments. Working alongside the Field HSE Manager, you will play a key role in driving a strong safety culture across this carbon capture project, ensuring compliance with HSE legislation, company procedures and project requirements throughout the construction phase. Responsibilities Drive HSE awareness through workforce engagement, coaching and training. Carry out site HSE inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with HSE standards and legislation. Monitor subcontractor HSE performance and equipment compliance. Support HSE risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and safe systems of work. Oversee Permit to Work activities and hazardous material controls. Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, implementing HSE corrective actions. Monitor and report HSE KPIs and project performance. Deliver toolbox talks and promote a positive safety culture across site. Ensure HSE environmental compliance and support sustainable working practices. Support the wider HSE team throughout the delivery of this major energy infrastructure project. Requirements Must have HSE Advisor experience working on full life cycle Construction projects such as; Energy from Waste, Recovery Facilities, Nuclear New Build, or preferred in Oil & Gas related projects. Offshore project experience is an advantage, but not essential. Strong knowledge of activities in construction design regulation management and survey/investigation. Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent HSE qualification, or an engineering-related field. ISO45001 Lead Auditor Certification Other: Must have existing right to live and work in the UK without a visa sponsorship restriction. * Limited company contractors considered only - support to set this up can be offered. If you’re interested in hearing more, or know someone suitable, please get in touch with Jasmine White at Ceto Talent, an associated official recruitment partner for the client. HSE Advisor | HSE Adviser | HSE Engineer | HSE Specialist | HSE Coordinator | HSE Supervisor | SHE Advisor | SHEQ Advisor | EHS Advisor | Health & Safety Advisor | Safety Advisor | Site HSE | Construction HSE | Process Safety | CDM | NEBOSH | IOSH | COMAH | DSEAR | PTW | Permit to Work | RAMS | Risk Assessment | Method Statements | Incident Investigation | Auditing | Toolbox Talks | Contractor Management | Environmental Compliance | Emergency Response | SIMOPS | LOTO | Isolation | Confined Space | Working at Height | Lifting Operations | Construction Safety | Mechanical Construction | Piping | Welding | EPC | EPIC | Oil & Gas | Gas Terminal | Gas Processing | Pipeline | Petrochemical | Energy | CCUS | CCS | Carbon Capture | Carbon Capture and Storage | Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage | CO2 | CO2 Compression | CO2 Pipeline | CO2 Transportation | CO2 Storage | Offshore Storage | Gas Compression | Compressor Station | Process Plant

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