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Location: Hereford Head office - (Would also consider their Southampton office) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package \n Hays Senior Finance are delighted to be exclusively partnering with Ambrey Risk, a market-leading global maritime services business, to appoint an outstanding Finance Director at an exciting stage in the company's growth journey. \n Ambrey is at the heart of a diverse and interdependent global maritime ecosystem, delivering intelligence, risk management, security, software and offshore support services to clients across the world. With annual recurring revenues exceeding £100m and operations spanning multiple international markets, the business is entering a critical phase of growth and value creation, with a targeted investment or liquidity event anticipated within the next 2-3 years. \n Reporting directly into the executive leadership team, the Finance Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation, providing strategic financial leadership whilst maintaining robust governance, control and operational excellence across the group. \n The Opportunity \n This is a broad and highly visible leadership role that offers the opportunity to influence business strategy, support transformational initiatives and help drive long-term shareholder value. \n You will act as a trusted partner to the CEO, COO and Chief Commercial Officer, providing commercial insight, strategic challenge and financial expertise to support key decision-making across the organisation. \n Key responsibilities include: \n Strategic Leadership \n\n • Partner with the executive team to deliver the group's strategic objectives and growth plans.\n, • Support business integrations and transformation programmes.\n, • Drive commercial awareness and financially informed decision-making across the organisation.\n\n Financial Management & Control \n\n • Lead the budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning process across the group.\n, • Development of FP&A reporting support the business with data to drive operational decision making\n, • Ensure robust financial control, reporting accuracy and timely month-end and year-end close processes.\n, • Monitor working capital performance and identify opportunities for improvement.\n, • Provide clear insight into business performance, risks and opportunities for the executive team and shareholders.\n\n Treasury, Tax & Governance \n\n • Lead the group's treasury strategy, including banking relationships, funding, foreign exchange exposure and risk management.\n, • Oversee group-wide financial governance, intercompany structures and reporting frameworks.\n, • Work closely with tax advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient tax structures and compliant transfer pricing arrangements.\n\n Leadership & Development \n\n • Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.\n, • Drive process improvement, standardisation and scalability across the finance function.\n, • Build strong relationships across operational and commercial teams to ensure finance remains a valued business partner.\n\n About You \n We are seeking an ambitious and commercially focused finance leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. \n You will be: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.\n, • An experienced Finance Director, Group Financial Controller or senior finance leader with experience operating within a multi-entity, international environment.\n, • Comfortable working in a high-growth, entrepreneurial and evolving business.\n, • A natural leader with a track record of developing successful finance teams.\n, • An excellent communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders at Board and executive level.\n, • Experienced in supporting acquisitions, integrations and business transformation.\n, • Experienced in treasury management, tax structuring and international financial operations.\n\n Why Join Ambrey? \n\n • Join a globally recognised and rapidly growing maritime services business.\n, • Be based in Hereford, offering an outstanding work-life balance and an attractive location for both relocation and commuting from Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the wider West Midlands.\n, • Play a key role in a significant value creation journey ahead of a planned investment or liquidity event.\n, • Work alongside an experienced leadership team in a highly entrepreneurial environment.\n, • Enjoy genuine strategic influence and Board-level exposure.\n, • Access an attractive benefits package including private medical cover, enhanced family policies, pension contributions, wellness initiatives and additional employee benefits.\n\n If you are looking for a career-defining Finance Director opportunity within an ambitious international group, Hays Senior Finance would be delighted to speak with you in confidence. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Andrew Piercy at Hays Senior Finance. \n "Any direct or indirect applications will be forwarded directly to Hays Senior Finance." \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

SF Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Systems Accountant / Finance Transformation specialist to join a growing organisation on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. \n This is a key role within a major finance transformation programme, supporting the standardisation of finance processes and systems across multiple entities and helping build a more efficient, controlled and technology-enabled finance function. \n We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who combines strong technical accounting and finance process knowledge with hands-on finance systems and ERP implementation experience. \n Working closely with the Programme Manager and senior Finance stakeholders, you'll act as a key link between Finance, Systems and IT, taking ownership of key areas across finance process design, ERP implementation, testing, data migration and cutover. \n Key responsibilities \n\n • Review, map and standardise end-to-end finance processes across multiple entities\n, • Apply strong accounting knowledge to ensure new processes and system configurations meet Finance requirements\n, • Support the implementation and optimisation of the organisation's ERP platform\n, • Translate accounting and reporting requirements into practical system and process solutions\n, • Support the design of the chart of accounts, financial controls, reporting structures and finance workflows\n, • Develop and execute test strategies, plans, scripts and test cases\n, • Coordinate and support SIT and UAT, including defect management, resolution and Finance sign-off\n, • Lead finance data cleansing, validation and enhancement ahead of migration\n, • Support data migration, reconciliation and cutover activities\n, • Ensure migrated financial data is complete, accurate and appropriately reconciled\n, • Work closely with Finance, IT, operational teams and third-party implementation partners\n, • Take ownership of finance systems and transformation workstreams, driving activity through to completion\n\n What we're looking for \n You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong understanding of accounting processes, financial controls and reporting, combined with significant finance systems and transformation experience. \n Previous hands-on experience of an ERP implementation or major finance systems transformation is essential. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be highly advantageous, although strong experience with other ERP platforms will also be considered. \n You'll ideally have experience across areas including general ledger, AP, AR, fixed assets, cash management, month-end close, management reporting and financial reporting, with the ability to understand how these processes translate into ERP functionality. \n You'll also have practical experience of SIT, UAT, defect management, data migration, reconciliation and test sign-off, and be comfortable taking ownership of deliverables rather than operating purely in an advisory capacity. \n Experience working within a multi-entity finance environment, particularly involving process standardisation, ERP implementation and finance data migration, would be a significant advantage. \n This role would suit an experienced Systems Accountant, Finance Systems Accountant, Finance Transformation Accountant or qualified accountant with substantial ERP implementation experience who enjoys operating at the intersection of Finance and Technology. \n Salary: up to £75,000 Contract: 6-month FTC Location: Predominantly remote with occasional site travel Start: ASAP \n If you're a qualified accountant with strong finance systems and ERP transformation experience who is immediately available or approaching the end of a current assignment, please get in touch for further information \n

Location: Hereford Head office - (Would also consider their Southampton office) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package Hays Senior Finance are delighted to be exclusively partnering with Ambrey Risk, a market-leading global maritime services business, to appoint an outstanding Finance Director at an exciting stage in the company's growth journey. Ambrey is at the heart of a diverse and interdependent global maritime ecosystem, delivering intelligence, risk management, security, software and offshore support services to clients across the world. With annual recurring revenues exceeding £100m and operations spanning multiple international markets, the business is entering a critical phase of growth and value creation, with a targeted investment or liquidity event anticipated within the next 2-3 years. Reporting directly into the executive leadership team, the Finance Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation, providing strategic financial leadership whilst maintaining robust governance, control and operational excellence across the group. This is a broad and highly visible leadership role that offers the opportunity to influence business strategy, support transformational initiatives and help drive long-term shareholder value. You will act as a trusted partner to the CEO, COO and Chief Commercial Officer, providing commercial insight, strategic challenge and financial expertise to support key decision-making across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: • Partner with the executive team to deliver the group's strategic objectives and growth plans, • Support business integrations and transformation programmes, • Drive commercial awareness and financially informed decision-making across the organisation, • Lead the budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning process across the group., • Development of FP&A reporting support the business with data to drive operational decision making, • Ensure robust financial control, reporting accuracy and timely month-end and year-end close processes., • Monitor working capital performance and identify opportunities for improvement., • Provide clear insight into business performance, risks and opportunities for the executive team and shareholders., • Lead the group's treasury strategy, including banking relationships, funding, foreign exchange exposure and risk management., • Oversee group-wide financial governance, intercompany structures and reporting frameworks., • Work closely with tax advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient tax structures and compliant transfer pricing arrangements., • Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team., • Drive process improvement, standardisation and scalability across the finance function., • Build strong relationships across operational and commercial teams to ensure finance remains a valued business partner. We are seeking an ambitious and commercially focused finance leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You will be: • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified., • An experienced Finance Director, Group Financial Controller or senior finance leader with experience operating within a multi-entity, international environment., • Comfortable working in a high-growth, entrepreneurial and evolving business., • A natural leader with a track record of developing successful finance teams., • An excellent communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders at Board and executive level., • Experienced in supporting acquisitions, integrations and business transformation., • Experienced in treasury management, tax structuring and international financial operations., • Join a globally recognised and rapidly growing maritime services business., • Be based in Hereford, offering an outstanding work-life balance and an attractive location for both relocation and commuting from Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the wider West Midlands., • Play a key role in a significant value creation journey ahead of a planned investment or liquidity event., • Work alongside an experienced leadership team in a highly entrepreneurial environment., • Enjoy genuine strategic influence and Board-level exposure., • Access an attractive benefits package including private medical cover, enhanced family policies, pension contributions, wellness initiatives and additional employee benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Robert Half are recruiting an FP&A Specialist for a private equity-backed professional services business, pursuing an ambitious organic and buy-and-build growth strategy ahead of a planned exit in the coming years. Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV. This is a great opportunity to join a high-growth, fast-paced finance function with genuine exposure to board reporting, M&A and business scale-up. • Location: Herefordshire / hybrid - 2 days on site, 3 remote, • Duration: up to 6 months, • Day rate: Up to £500pd (Inside & experience dependent), • Start: ASAP Duties for the role: • Support the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, working closely with department and divisional heads, • Build and maintain robust financial models for scenario planning and sensitivity analysis, tracking progress against the growth plan, • Support delivery of monthly Board packs and investor reporting, including KPI dashboards and trend analysis for PE sponsor requirements, • Analyse pricing, margin and contract profitability across service lines, including recurring revenue contracts, • Support working capital/cash flow analysis and capex business cases, • Support financial due diligence and post-acquisition integration for bolt-on acquisitions, including harmonising reporting and KPIs across acquired businesses, • Drive continuous improvement of reporting tools, templates and processes, including ERP/system automation What they're looking for: • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent, • Experience in FP&A, financial analysis or commercial finance, ideally in a fast-growing, multi-site or services-based business, • Experience with recurring-revenue services highly advantageous, • Exposure to PE-backed businesses, Board reporting or M&A/due diligence a strong plus, • Experience consolidating multi-entity/multi-site results beneficial, • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills essential; Power BI/ERP-consolidation systems knowledge advantageous, • Working knowledge of AI and automation of planning processes highly advantageous For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams or Hannah Curnow @ Robert Half in Bristol on Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. xrnqpay If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: /gb/en/privacy-notice.

About The Role Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. Help us to extend our reach! We are here for anyone affected by dementia and are keen to reach people in all communities, including those who may be more at risk of isolation through language, accessibility needs, identity or background. You'll play a crucial role in building and strengthening community links and raising awareness of the services we have available. You'll take part in events and talk to groups to raise awareness of dementia and to identify people affected by dementia who can share their dementia story with their wider community as well as with us. You'll also signpost people to access our services. This volunteering opportunity takes place in community venues across Herefordshire e.g. community centres, faith centres, libraries, sports venues, retail outlets. Language skills are desirable as connecting people in diverse communities will be a part of this role. The role may involve attending activity groups for people with lived experience of dementia, raising awareness of dementia services in Herefordshire and speaking to a wide range of people from diverse communities. Hours can very between 1 and 10 hours per month. Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page. You'll be great for the role if: • You have a confident and friendly approach and are committed to including people from all backgrounds, treating them with dignity and as individuals, • You have a good knowledge and understanding of your local community, • You have excellent communication skills and are able to talk to a variety of audiences. The ability to communicate in languages other than English is not essential but may be helpful., • You are over the age of 18 If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying....please call or email us and we can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or call on About You About Alzheimer's Society Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. xrnqpay We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Robert Half are recruiting an FP&A Specialist for a private equity-backed professional services business, pursuing an ambitious organic and buy-and-build growth strategy ahead of a planned exit in the coming years. This is a great opportunity to join a high-growth, fast-paced finance function with genuine exposure to board reporting, M&A and business scale-up. • Location: Herefordshire / hybrid - 2 days on site, 3 remote, • Duration: up to 6 months, • Day rate: Up to £500pd (Inside & experience dependent), • Start: ASAP Duties for the role: • Support the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, working closely with department and divisional heads, • Build and maintain robust financial models for scenario planning and sensitivity analysis, tracking progress against the growth plan, • Support delivery of monthly Board packs and investor reporting, including KPI dashboards and trend analysis for PE sponsor requirements, • Analyse pricing, margin and contract profitability across service lines, including recurring revenue contracts, • Support working capital/cash flow analysis and capex business cases, • Support financial due diligence and post-acquisition integration for bolt-on acquisitions, including harmonising reporting and KPIs across acquired businesses, • Drive continuous improvement of reporting tools, templates and processes, including ERP/system automation What they're looking for: • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent, • Experience in FP&A, financial analysis or commercial finance, ideally in a fast-growing, multi-site or services-based business, • Experience with recurring-revenue services highly advantageous, • Exposure to PE-backed businesses, Board reporting or M&A/due diligence a strong plus, • Experience consolidating multi-entity/multi-site results beneficial, • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills essential; Power BI/ERP-consolidation systems knowledge advantageous, • Working knowledge of AI and automation of planning processes highly advantageous For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams or Hannah Curnow @ Robert Half in Bristol on 01179 935 400. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice. JBRP1_UKTJ

ob Description: Job Description: Pay: It varies from job to job. Working Pattern : You choose! You have complete flexibility in the days and hours you work. Who are we Engineius is an award-winning, UK-wide vehicle movement service for all businesses that need to move vehicles from A to B. One day you'll collect a brand-new Audi and the next a 15-year-old postal van! How the role works When we said complete flexibility, we meant it. This is a self-employed role where you, as the driver, have full control over your schedule. Plans for Tuesday? No problem, go ahead! Our desktop and mobile portal have hundreds of movements to choose from, each with a price attached. There is a high degree of travel involved, and you will have to plan your own travel accordingly. We have no hidden fees either. Insurance is paid for by us on every movement, and we don't charge a licence fee to use our award-winning technology. How much can I earn? It is completely up to you. Our payment model is based on a job-by-job basis. Every job on our portal has the pay listed, so you know exactly what you can earn per job. The benefits We offer full training so that you feel comfortable in your new role. We will provide you with constant support as you get up to speed. Engineius Plus scheme offers our most loyal drivers rewards and perks, ranging from discounts on shopping and bills to insurance products that protect against time off work and illness (all free to you). Weekly “grab” incentives with bonuses of up to £50 per week and monthly regional and national awards from £100 and £250 extra. Ability to access “trade plates” (red and white plates for moving untaxed vehicles) quickly. Engineius is one of the largest trade plate holders in the UK, and we offer our plates to use free of charge. Payment Weekly payments are made every Tuesday for the week before last (ie 8 to 15 days after you complete movements). As this is a self-employed role, you will manage your work travel expenses and tax calculations. What you need to be successful with us A full UK driving licence with 2+ years driving experience and no more than 3 penalty points A professional and reliable: you will represent Engineius and our customer's brands; good conduct, communication, and presentation are essential A smartphone (iPhone 6s / Android 6.0 or newer, with a plan including data) No driving bans in the last five years A clear DBS check: If you not currently hold one, please do not complete the check until we have processed your application Previous vehicle movement experience is useful but by no means essential; you will receive full training from us Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Work Location: On the road Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance Application question(s): Do you have a UK driving license with no more than 3 points? Are you happy to use Public Transport? Work Location: In person TPBN1_UKTJ

SF Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Systems Accountant / Finance Transformation specialist to join a growing organisation on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a key role within a major finance transformation programme, supporting the standardisation of finance processes and systems across multiple entities and helping build a more efficient, controlled and technology-enabled finance function. We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who combines strong technical accounting and finance process knowledge with hands-on finance systems and ERP implementation experience. Working closely with the Programme Manager and senior Finance stakeholders, you'll act as a key link between Finance, Systems and IT, taking ownership of key areas across finance process design, ERP implementation, testing, data migration and cutover. Key responsibilities Review, map and standardise end-to-end finance processes across multiple entities Apply strong accounting knowledge to ensure new processes and system configurations meet Finance requirements Support the implementation and optimisation of the organisation's ERP platform Translate accounting and reporting requirements into practical system and process solutions Support the design of the chart of accounts, financial controls, reporting structures and finance workflows Develop and execute test strategies, plans, scripts and test cases Coordinate and support SIT and UAT, including defect management, resolution and Finance sign-off Lead finance data cleansing, validation and enhancement ahead of migration Support data migration, reconciliation and cutover activities Ensure migrated financial data is complete, accurate and appropriately reconciled Work closely with Finance, IT, operational teams and third-party implementation partners Take ownership of finance systems and transformation workstreams, driving activity through to completion What we're looking for You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong understanding of accounting processes, financial controls and reporting, combined with significant finance systems and transformation experience. Previous hands-on experience of an ERP implementation or major finance systems transformation is essential. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be highly advantageous, although strong experience with other ERP platforms will also be considered. You'll ideally have experience across areas including general ledger, AP, AR, fixed assets, cash management, month-end close, management reporting and financial reporting, with the ability to understand how these processes translate into ERP functionality. You'll also have practical experience of SIT, UAT, defect management, data migration, reconciliation and test sign-off, and be comfortable taking ownership of deliverables rather than operating purely in an advisory capacity. Experience working within a multi-entity finance environment, particularly involving process standardisation, ERP implementation and finance data migration, would be a significant advantage. This role would suit an experienced Systems Accountant, Finance Systems Accountant, Finance Transformation Accountant or qualified accountant with substantial ERP implementation experience who enjoys operating at the intersection of Finance and Technology. Salary: up to £75,000 Contract: 6-month FTC Location: Predominantly remote with occasional site travel Start: ASAP If you're a qualified accountant with strong finance systems and ERP transformation experience who is immediately available or approaching the end of a current assignment, please get in touch for further information