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Financial ControllerColchester, Essex | £50,000–£60,000 + Management Bonus | Office-based | ASAP“Control your own destiny or someone else will.” Jack Welch.Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with an established business based in Colchester, Essex, to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a key role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to lead a small finance team while becoming a full member of the Senior Leadership Team.The successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, providing accurate financial reporting alongside the commercial insight needed to support business performance, growth and decision-making.The RoleAs Financial Controller, you will have a broad remit across financial reporting, commercial finance, forecasting, cash flow and process improvement. You will work closely with colleagues across the business, providing clear financial insight and helping to drive improvements.Your responsibilities will include:\n\n • Leading and developing a small finance team, ensuring a high standard of financial control and reporting.\n, • Owning the month-end close and producing timely management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and WIP reporting.\n, • Preparing financial information for monthly Board and Group reporting, including meaningful variance analysis.\n, • Leading the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts and short-term cash flow forecasting, while overseeing working capital management.\n, • Working closely with sales, estimating, production and project management teams to understand costs, margins and project performance.\n, • Providing commercial analysis to support pricing, capacity planning, capital investment and other key business decisions.\n, • Improving project costing, WIP and margin reporting to give greater visibility of performance throughout the project lifecycle.\n, • Leading finance improvement projects, including process automation, strengthening controls and improving the integration between finance systems.\n, • Managing year-end audit requirements and coordinating statutory, tax and VAT matters with external advisers.\n, • Contributing as a full member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting wider business decisions beyond the finance function.\nAbout YouWe are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who can combine strong technical accounting skills with the confidence to work closely with operational and senior stakeholders.You will ideally have:\n\n, • A recognised accountancy qualification or be part-qualified, with ACA, ACCA or CIMA studies.\n, • Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, construction or other project-based environment, with an understanding of WIP, job costing and project margins.\n, • Proven experience of producing accurate management accounts to tight deadlines.\n, • Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and balance sheet control.\n, • Experience of delivering finance process, reporting or system improvements.\n, • External audit experience and a good understanding of statutory and tax requirements.\n, • Strong Microsoft Excel modelling skills and a good working knowledge of Sage.\n, • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.\n, • A proactive and commercially focused approach, with the confidence to challenge and support colleagues at all levels.\nWhat's on Offer\n\n, • Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum\n, • Management bonus scheme\n, • 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays\n, • 5% employer pension contribution\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • The opportunity to join the Senior Leadership Team and make a genuine impact across an established business\nStart date: ASAPIf you are an experienced finance professional looking for a broad Financial Controller role where you can combine financial leadership, commercial insight and business improvement, we would love to hear from you.You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Test Engineer £35-45k + Pension Essex. Ref: 25427 Are you an experienced Test Engineer looking for a varied role where your expertise genuinely makes a difference? We are supporting a specialist engineering business delivering power management and control systems for some of the world's most demanding applications, including marine and defence sectors. Following a period of investment, they have a newly created Test Engineer role to become a key part of the engineering team. As the company continues to grow, there is now a clear need for a dedicated specialist to take ownership of testing activities and support both production and engineering teams. Test Engineer - The Role: Reporting into the Production Manager, you will be responsible for testing, fault-finding and validating electronic and electrical control systems used in highly specialised applications. The role combines production testing, returned equipment investigation and software functionality testing, requiring a methodical engineer who enjoys solving technical problems. Testing embedded software using a black-box functional testing approach Developing and executing test procedures based on functional specifications Testing and inspecting electronic and electrical products prior to dispatch Diagnosing and repairing customer-returned equipment, including legacy and obsolete systems Fault-finding on analogue and digital electronic systems Maintaining and configuring test equipment and test environments Completing production and quality documentation Providing feedback to engineering teams to support product improvements Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business Test Engineer - The Person: We are looking for a self-motivated and detail-focused Test Engineer who enjoys investigating faults and working through technical challenges methodically. Ideally 3 years' experience in a Test Engineer position Experience testing electronic and electrical products Strong fault-finding skills on analogue and digital systems Experience of black-box testing methodologies The ability to work independently and manage your own workload If you are a Test Engineer seeking a technically varied role within a specialist engineering business where your contribution will be highly valued, we would like to hear from you. You will join a close-knit engineering business where individuals are trusted to make decisions, contribute to ideas and take ownership of work. Located in Essex, this role would be commutable from Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Manningtree, Witham, Braintree, Harwich and Sudbury. Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service. For further information please contact Sarah Clarke

Shift Electrician (2 Positions)Linford, SS17 Start Date: ASAP Permanent | 42 hours Excellent Salary incl. Shift Allowance + Bonus + BenefitsOverview We are seeking two experienced Shift Electricians to join the engineering team at Tarmac's Linford site on an ongoing contract. This is a hands-on maintenance role within a busy manufacturing environment, supporting the safe and efficient operation of plant and production equipment.Shift Pattern Employees work a rotating shift pattern consisting of blocks of day shifts and night shifts followed by multiple rest days, this includes weekends:Night Shift (18:00pm – 06:00am)Day Shift (06:00am – 18:00pm)Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on plant and production machineryDiagnose faults and repair electrical systems and equipmentMaintain and replace components including motors, inverter drives, contactors, and control systemsEnsure all work is completed in line with site safety and statutory standardsRespond to breakdowns and planned maintenance across the siteWork both independently and as part of the wider engineering teamRequirements Recognised Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or production environmentsStrong fault-finding and problem-solving skillsExperience with motors, drives, and automation control systems17th Edition BS7671 Wiring Regulation s (or equivalent)Basic IT skills and ability to use maintenance systemsDesirable Experience in heavy industrial, aggregates, or continuous process environmentsPLC experience (Siemens S5 / S7)Shift-based maintenance experienceTPBN1_UKTJ

Mechanical Technician/Fitter (Training Role - Workshop Based) Up to £28k + 5 weeks Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Flexitime, Training & Career Development Essex Ref: 25647 This workshop-based position offers full training, making it ideal for someone with a hands-on mechanical background who is looking to develop specialist skills in the build, calibration, testing and overhaul of bespoke mechanical equipment used in industrial machinery. Mechanical Technician - The Role: Build and assemble mechanical units and sub-assemblies Set up mechanical kit on specialist test equipment and carry out calibration Perform functional testing, performance checks and quality inspections Strip down, inspect and overhaul returned units Clean, measure and assess components for wear, tolerances and reuse Follow detailed engineering drawings, work instructions and procedures Produce accurate build reports, test records and service documentation Support senior technicians with complex builds, fault investigations and overhaul work Maintain a safe, organised and high-quality workshop environment Mechanical Technician - The Person: Strong mechanical aptitude with a background in Automotive, Plant, Marine, Industrial or similar environments Hands-on experience using mechanical tools and working with assemblies or precision components Good problem-solving skills and an interest in developing diagnostic abilities Ability to learn technical procedures and follow structured work instructions Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a small technical team Desirable: Mechanical maintenance, Automotive repair or Plant/Industrial equipment experience Understanding of mechanical tolerances or precision measurement Engineering qualification, apprenticeship or relevant vocational training Why Join? Full specialist training and structured development 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays 37-hour working week with flexitime Supportive, specialist engineering environment Opportunity to develop valuable skills within a highly technical field. Located in Essex, this role would be commutable from Braintree, Halstead, Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, Harwich and other surrounding areas. Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service. For further information please contact Sarah Clarke

Head of Finance £70,000 - £75,000 a year - Full-time Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Office based position, with free parking on-site Hybrid working (1 day per week) available after 3-6 months Our client on the outskirts of Colchester are seeking a Head of Finance to join the senior team at a very exciting time for the business. The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership of the finance function, ensuring the business remains financially robust, commercially focused and well governed. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and operational leaders to shape strategy, support sustainable growth and provide financial insight. Key duties: Develop and deliver the financial strategy, aligned to corporate objectives and long-term business plans Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive, Managing Director, Board and Senior Leadership Team Lead financial modelling and scenario planning to support growth, investment and service development Monitor developments within the adult social care sector and advise on the financial impact of changes in commissioning, funding and regulation Lead the annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes Develop and lead an annual strategy for fee uplifts, using financial analysis, market intelligence and bench-marking to support negotiations with local authorities, NHS commissioners and other funding bodies Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, cash flow projections and performance analysis Monitor financial performance, identifying emerging risks and opportunities Work with operational managers to improve budget management and financial accountability Prepare high-quality financial reports, forecasts and business cases for the Board Present complex financial information clearly to support informed decision-making Support the Board in meeting its governance responsibilities through robust financial reporting, assurance and risk management Lead the financial appraisal, modelling and due diligence of acquisitions, mergers and new services Work with external advisers throughout acquisition processes. Support post-acquisition integration, ensuring effective financial controls, reporting and performance monitoring Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards and regulatory obligations Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process Oversee tax, VAT, payroll and statutory reporting requirements Monitor occupancy, staffing costs, agency spend and service profitability Oversee cash flow, working capital and banking arrangements Ensure effective debtor management and income collection Lead the development of finance systems, reporting and internal processes Promote automation and technology to improve efficiency and reporting capability Lead, develop and motivate the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing cultureCandidate requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA). Can consider QBE Evidence of continuing professional development Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role Adult social care, healthcare or another regulated sector would be a strong advantage Experience reporting to Boards or Trustees and presenting strategic financial information Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting and financial control Experience managing external audit and regulatory compliance Financial modelling, business planning and commercial decision support Experience supporting acquisitions, organisational growth or major business change Experience leading and developing finance teamsHuntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role

At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact. We’re an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research. We are home to over 10,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK’s FTSE 100 group of leading public companies. In Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands‑on support to the Informa Group and Informa’s many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed. At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support to make a real impact. We’re an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research. We are home to over 10,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK’s FTSE 100 group of leading public companies. In Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands‑on support to the Informa Group and Informa’s many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed. Reporting into the Head of Tax Compliance & Statutory Accounting for EMEA & APAC, this is a key operational role which is accountable for the efficient day to day running of the VAT team. The Global Tax & Financial Accounting team is responsible for the preparation and filing of indirect and direct tax filings, statutory account filings and treasury back office functions. The VAT Compliance & Advisory Manager will provide strong leadership and guide the team to contribute to the success of the organisation. Developing high performing teams is a must and being able to demonstrate the ability to implement / drive robust change management controls and enhance processes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring the team delivers high value, consistent accounting service. The VAT Compliance & Advisory Manager is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required: • Oversight of EMEA VAT compliance for all legal entities and liaising with advisors as required., • Provision of complex VAT advice to SSC teams and the operating divisions including new VAT requirements, legislative changes and the impact of business developments on VAT requirements, • Identification and delivery of process and systems improvements / automation by leading special projects including key process testing, new processes & systems., • Oversight of setting up new VAT registrations, • Liaising with UK and overseas Tax Authorities on issues or audits, • Manage VAT due diligence and provide advice on new acquisitions, divestments, business product changes and other adhoc projects, • Ensure systems are up to date for VAT rate changes, liaising with relevant system teams, • Maintaining a risk review register and attending risk review meetings with the business. Identification of new VAT compliance requirements through discussions with the business and review of event plans and relevant reports., • Preparation and delivery of VAT training where necessary to Tax & Financial Accounting Team or other business teams, • Oversight of EMEA VAT balance sheet reconciliations, • Ensure compliance with internal controls framework and support internal & external audits as required, • Oversee, motivate and manage your team, • People development to ensure the effectiveness of all staff within the department concentrating on both performance and soft skill development, • Planning and prioritising the work within the department ensuring resource management is considered, • Preparation and reporting of specific performance metrics within agreed deadlines, • Ensure a robust communication structure is in place across the team to ensure all key messages are communicated., • Participate in Recruitment & Selection processes, • Provide assistance in identifying career development opportunities for direct reports, • Actively support a culture of team engagement, • Act as a role model to others, • Work closely with HR to ensure all people management processes and policies are being adhered to, • Professional tax qualification (e.g. CTA) and/or accounting qualification e.g. (ACA/ACCA)., • Excellent knowledge and understanding of all Tax processes including best practice in Tax, people, processes and technology, • Significant knowledge of SAP, Oracle and relevant sales order processing systems, • Excellent knowledge of leadership, coaching and people development A track record of continuous professional and management development, • Knowledge of dealing with acquisitions and disposals, • 6 years relevant VAT experience, • Ability to lead, oversee, motivate and manage people in a Tax environment, • Excellent communication skills at all levels including a wide range of senior stakeholders within the business, • Improves processes & systems, • Problem solves within tight deadlines, • Be pro‑active and take initiative and encourage teams to do the same, • Knowledge and ability to use relevant internal systems, • Act with integrity, • Excellent influencing skills, • Highly organised, diligent with attention to detail and the ability to maintain these skills whilst working under pressure, • Strong presentation skills, • Advanced skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential, • Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines, • Demonstrable success in improving Tax service levels We believe that great things happen when people connect face‑to‑face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com Our benefits include: • Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks, • Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too, • Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves, • Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year, • A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover, • A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares, • Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more, • Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes, • As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information. 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Mechanical Technician/Fitter (Training Role - Workshop Based) Up to £28k + 5 weeks Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Flexitime, Training & Career Development Essex Ref: 25647 This workshop-based position offers full training, making it ideal for someone with a hands-on mechanical background who is looking to develop specialist skills in the build, calibration, testing and overhaul of bespoke mechanical equipment used in industrial machinery. Mechanical Technician - The Role: Build and assemble mechanical units and sub-assemblies Set up mechanical kit on specialist test equipment and carry out calibration Perform functional testing, performance checks and quality inspections Strip down, inspect and overhaul returned units Clean, measure and assess components for wear, tolerances and reuse Follow detailed engineering drawings, work instructions and procedures Produce accurate build reports, test records and service documentation Support senior technicians with complex builds, fault investigations and overhaul work Maintain a safe, organised and high-quality workshop environment Mechanical Technician - The Person: Strong mechanical aptitude with a background in Automotive, Plant, Marine, Industrial or similar environments Hands-on experience using mechanical tools and working with assemblies or precision components Good problem-solving skills and an interest in developing diagnostic abilities Ability to learn technical procedures and follow structured work instructions Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a small technical team Desirable: Mechanical maintenance, Automotive repair or Plant/Industrial equipment experience Understanding of mechanical tolerances or precision measurement Engineering qualification, apprenticeship or relevant vocational training Why Join? Full specialist training and structured development 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays 37-hour working week with flexitime Supportive, specialist engineering environment Opportunity to develop valuable skills within a highly technical field. Located in Essex, this role would be commutable from Braintree, Halstead, Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, Harwich and other surrounding areas. Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service. For further information please contact Sarah Clarke

Control Systems Engineer | Colchester | Up to £55,000 The company We're working with a well-established, specialist engineering business based in Colchester that designs and delivers safety-critical control systems for demanding sectors including rail, marine, and oil & gas,with projects spanning the UK and internationally. This is a genuinely interesting place to build a career: small enough that your work has real impact, experienced enough that the technical challenges are serious. The role As a Control Systems Engineer you'll be involved across the full project lifecycle, from initial design through to on-site commissioning, working on both new builds and upgrades to existing systems. Some UK and overseas travel is required for commissioning work, so a willingness to be away from home periodically is important. Developing detailed control system designs, wiring schematics, and layouts using AutoCAD Writing and developing PLC code, Allen Bradley Rockwell as a minimum Designing SCADA systems and HMIs Hardware and software design engineering Testing, validation, and commissioning of new systems (UK and overseas sites) Reviewing project specifications and developing functional design documentation Attending technical and design meetings with clients and stakeholders What we're looking for Proven experience in control systems design and implementation Strong PLC programming skills, Allen Bradley Rockwell essential Proficiency with SCADA, HMI, and related control system hardware/software AutoCAD experience is essential, evidence of this will be required Industrial communications knowledge (Profibus, Ethernet, DeviceNet) Degree in Control, Automation, or Electrical Engineering preferred Experience with safety-critical or SIL-rated systems is a strong advantage Rail industry knowledge is advantageous but not essential Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas What's on offer 25 days holiday + bank holidays Annual performance-based bonus Health & wellbeing programme Subsidised gym membership Team building events Pension scheme How to apply If you're a Control Systems Engineer based in or around Colchester and your background fits, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Mark #INDHV