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Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. Join Our Learning Development Team! Are you ready to design impactful and innovative learning solutions that drive business success? Then look no further! Our Audit Stream L&D Team is looking for a manager-level designer to join our development team to support the design, curation and creation of varied content across our growing audit curriculum. Your Role: Content Creation and Innovation: Design and curate both technical and non-technical learning content that meets business objectives and learner needs in an impactful, innovative and engaging way. Integrate the latest design thinking, technology and innovation into learning solutions to support high-quality, effective outcomes. Quality Assurance: Review and ensure the quality and consistency of content developed by team members, ensuring learning outcomes are achieved and learning effectiveness optimised. Leverage practising audit experience and detailed understanding of accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning. Programme Support: Collaborate with SMEs to translate business needs into effective learning objectives and interventions. Support delivery of programmes with onsite programme management and/or facilitation support when needed. Assist the Faculty team with the briefing and training of facilitators to equip them to delivery learning content for our people. Team Development: Coach and upskill junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Strategic Initiatives: Support broader activities across L&D such as the Learning Library and Learning Culture programmes. Skills & Experience: Qualified accountant with practical experience on external audits. Experienced manager (or equivalent) with proven experience in programme development, including audit-technical content – a minimum of 2 years’ experience is expected for this role. Solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct needed. Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage, but experience will be considered as a suitable proxy here. Understanding of the latest design thinking, innovation, tools and technology to support programme development, data analytics / evidence-based analysis. Strong relationship-building, communication and influencing skills. Teamworking and collaboration will be key, as well as an ability to work independently Experience with behavioural change and cultural programmes is a plus. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Focus on excellence, quality and outputs. This is a flexible UK-based role but some travel to London, where the team is based, and other locations will be required. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

A well-established housing provider in the North West is seeking an interim Head of Finance Business Partnering for an inital 6-month period with option of temp to permanent for the right candidate. The organisation has a strong focus on service delivery, financial control, and continuous improvement across its housing operations. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining team management, consolidation of management accounts, and strengthening of business partnering across the organisation. A key focus will also be driving improvements in financial systems and processes, including automation and better use of core finance systems. Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the Finance Business Partnering team, providing direction, oversight, and support across key service areas, • Oversee and consolidate monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting to the Finance Director and senior stakeholders, • Drive high-quality business partnering across the organisation, supporting operational teams with financial insight, challenge, and decision-making, • Support property-related finance activities as required (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital spend), • Identify and implement process improvements, with a focus on automation and efficiency across finance systems, • Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight Requirements: • Qualified Accountant with proven experience operating at a senior finance level, ideally from a housing association background, • Strong understanding of management accounting, including consolidation, reporting, and performance analysis, • Demonstrable experience managing and developing finance teams, ideally within a business partnering model, • Experience within property or housing finance (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital programmes) is highly desirable, • Strong systems expertise, with experience improving and automating finance processes, • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels Please get in touch if this role is of interest and you feel you can add value in the position.

Work in a commercial role for a growing property business Your new company A growing and dynamic property business is seeking a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join their expanding finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to support business growth within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Your new role You will support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the business. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide insight into business performance, analyse trends and variances, and assist with strategic decision-making. You will also support cashflow reporting, month-end processes, and ongoing process improvements. What you'll need to succeed You will have previous experience within a finance analyst or management accounts role, with strong analytical and Excel skills. Experience within property, real estate, or a multi-site business would be advantageous. You will be detail-oriented, commercially aware, and confident communicating with stakeholders across the business. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a growing organisation offering excellent career development opportunities, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to play a key role in supporting business performance and growth. What you need to do now If you're interested in this 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. # 4796420

Interim Head of FP&A | 12Month FTC | Up to £96,000 with benefits | Social Housing Your new company You’ll be joining a large, well-established North West-based housing provider with a significant property portfolio and a strong social purpose. The organisation operates across multiple regions, delivers new homes each year, and maintains a clear long-term commitment to financial strength, strategic investment, and community impact. With a collaborative culture and a modern, flexible working approach, the organisation is known for empowering colleagues and driving continuous improvement across all areas of Finance. Your new role As Interim Head of Financial Planning you will take a senior leadership position at the heart of the organisation’s financial strategy. Your remit spans treasury management, long-term business planning, FP&A leadership, and development finance oversight. You will ensure the organisation’s multi-decade financial plan is robust, affordable, and aligned to strategic objectives, while also driving strong financial control and assurance across the development programme. A major focus of the role is the full FP&A cycle - leading the 30-year plan, annual budget, quarterly forecasting, and performance analysis. You will work closely with Finance Business Partners, senior leaders and operational teams to provide high-quality insight, challenge assumptions, and support informed decision-making across the organisation. This is a hybrid role offering flexible home working. • Lead the design and maintenance of a robust 30-year financial plan that reflects current and future business activity., • Deliver effective treasury management in line with the treasury strategy, maintaining strong relationships with lenders and advisors., • Integrate reporting and cashflow forecasting into the wider financial planning framework., • Own the full budgeting and forecasting framework, ensuring high-quality analysis across all planning horizons., • Partner with Finance Business Partners to align annual budgets with long-term financial capacity., • Produce clear, insightful financial reporting to support senior leadership and board-level decision-making., • Build and maintain reporting and KPI frameworks for ongoing monitoring of development activity., • Act as the subject-matter expert for treasury, long-term financial planning and development finance, including ownership of the BRIXX model., • Drive best practice, benchmarking and continuous improvement across the Finance function., • Contribute to the wider Finance leadership team, supporting cross-functional initiatives and ensuring organisation-wide financial integrity. What you'll need to succeed • Significant senior experience in FP&A/financial planning and development finance., • Proven ability to produce high-quality long-term financial plans, budgets, forecasts and strategic performance reporting., • Strong leadership capability with experience developing high-performing teams., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence non-financial stakeholders., • Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency with systems such as BRIXX, Proval or Sequel., • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Experience within housing or a regulated, asset-based environment is advantageous. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary up to £96,000, alongside a 35-hour working week and 40 days annual leave including bank. The benefits package includes a pension scheme with employer-matched contributions of up to 10%, a flexible working environment and a comprehensive healthcare plan. What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, please click “apply” and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. # 4783621

UK FP&A Manager required for a multisite manufacturing SME based in Hyde Your new company Your new company is a well-established UK multisite manufacturing SME based in Hyde. They're part of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of valves, hydrants, fittings, and related pipeline. Your new role You will take ownership of analysing key manufacturing KPIs, including cost per unit, yield, scrap and throughput, developing a true understanding of operational drivers and how they influence financial outcomes. Collaboration sits at the heart of the role: you will work closely with production teams, supply chain, wider operations and senior leadership, acting as a trusted partner who challenges constructively and brings new perspectives. Given the complexity of the organisation, you will also navigate group, local and in house reporting systems, ensuring alignment and accuracy across all financial processes. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified. A strong technical foundation is essential, not just for credibility with senior leaders, but for navigating the complexity of budgeting, forecasting and manufacturing based financial analysis with confidence and accuracy. Beyond qualifications, success in this environment requires a genuinely commercial mindset someone who understands not just “what the numbers say,” but what they mean for operations, profitability, decision making and long term performance. You will have the modelling and analytical capability to build forward looking scenarios, interrogate assumptions and translate operational drivers into financial impact. What you'll get in return You will be joining a stable and committed team with tenures ranging from four to eighteen years. The culture is built on autonomy, trust and professional maturity, offering a positive working environment where people are relied upon to deliver without micromanagement. While the team is dedicated and reliable, the environment can be somewhat insular, and part of your impact will come from constructively expanding their view. The business is undergoing modernisation and process improvement, but importantly, this is a period of positive change, not one driven by redundancies or instability. You will also receive a salary up to £70,000 plus car and benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this 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. # 4779073

Senior Finance Manager - Bolton - £70,000 + bonus Hybrid role 3days in the office Your new company This dynamic retail PLC is in an exciting scale-up phase, having recently secured strategic investment from a well-established player in the retail sector. With a diverse service portfolio and strong growth ambitions, the business is now poised to accelerate its expansion. Backed by enhanced operational capabilities from its strong ownership model, the company is focused on driving efficiency, profitability, and long-term success. Your new role Support the bring financial excellence to life with a role that sits at the heart of the business. This is an exciting opportunity to drive strong balance sheet governance through robust reconciliations and controls, while overseeing critical areas such as VAT, payroll, bonus provisions and statutory compliance. You’ll deliver advanced financial analysis and insightful reporting, bringing budgets, trends and variances to life to support smarter decision making. As a hands-on leader, you’ll inspire and develop a high-performing team of four, while also supporting the Audit Lead and acting as the key point of contact for external auditors making a visible, valued impact across the organisation. What you'll need to succeed You will be a commercially minded accountant with strong technical foundations, ideally qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, . You will bring proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, supported by excellent Excel skills. Your ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders and non finance teams will be essential. You will also demonstrate a proactive, solutions focused mindset and a genuine passion for adding value in a fast paced environment. What you'll get in return Flexible working options are available, with a hybrid arrangement requiring three days per week in the office. The role offers a salary of £70,000, along with private health care, a bonus scheme, and a private pension. There are also learning and development opportunities, as well as clear pathways for progression.What you need to do now If you're interested in this 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. # 4792410

Commercial Valuations Surveyor - Manchester Your new company A fantastic client-side opportunity has become available based in the centre of Manchester working in the commercial sector for a Valuations Surveyor. You don't need to be chartered but need to demonstrate experience in commercial valuations. Role profile ● Production of quarterly valuations to monitor and track business progress, detailing the reasons for the movement against prior forecasts and the budget. ● Production of the detailed forecast for each budget. Presenting this to the regional leads. ● Assist with the audit and the production of the Director’s valuations at year-end in order to achieve the net worth target. ● Work with external valuers in order for them to produce the year-end valuations. ● Coach and empower colleagues on key valuation concepts and scenario tools to ensure the accurate delivery of forecasts. ● Lead the quarterly meetings with each regional team. ● Run valuation scenarios when needed for colleagues and provide sound valuation advice, recommendations and solutions on how to best maximise value. ● Assist with the refinance and the necessary information requests our lenders require. ● Model disposal valuations using relevant comparables. ● Analyse investments using market data and comparables to form a view on yields and pricing. ● Support with development appraisals ensuring assumptions and valuation approach are in keeping with the market. ● Analyse all deals working out the net effective rent. Systems & Process: ● Argus Enterprise software ● Production of the monthly datatape ● Build reports in Salesforce to streamline monthly reporting, bank reporting and other areas of analysis Person profile ● Ideally 3+ years experience within valuations● An analytical approach, strong excel skills & data management ● Experience within Argus would be advantageous but not essential. ● Stakeholder management and the ability to build relationships with internal departments and external partners Benefits ● 25 days holiday - plus your birthday ● Buy & sell more holidays if needed ● Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years ● Up to 8% matched pension scheme ● Enhanced maternity & paternity leave - plus baby bonus ● Free colleague share scheme starting at 5% of your annual salary each year (subject to hitting profit targets set the previous year) ● Discounts & cashback at leading retailers ● Life assurance / death in service ● Rewards for long service ● Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access to mental health, legal & financial support, including counselling ● Free healthcare cash plan for all colleagues so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. ● Free private healthcare cover on an opt-in basis ● Cycle to work scheme● Car park discounts What you need to do now If you're interested in this 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. # 4753753

Senior Finance Business Partner required for a highly acquisitive manufacturing SME in North Manchester. Your new company Your new company is a well established global organisation, recognised for its long term stability, strong growth and commitment to continuous improvement. Due to a number of successful acquisitions they're now looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join the team. Your new role In your new role you will be acting as the finance partner for site leadership, providing insight, challenge and clear analysis while translating operational performance into meaningful financial outcomes. It will support decisions across production, engineering, quality and supply chain, reviewing production performance, variances and cost drivers. The position will lead site budgeting, forecasting and month end insight, as well as support product costing, standard cost updates and inventory control. It will also require working with Shared Services to ensure accurate data, aligned processes and smooth reporting, while serving as the escalation point for any site specific finance queries.What you'll need to succeed To succeed you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified and require strong technical accounting expertise, experience in a fast paced environment, and a proactive, collaborative working style with the confidence to challenge and influence. It also involves a passion for developing people and building a high performance culture, experience leading controls, audits, and financial reporting in a complex environment, and a mindset geared towards continuous improvement and operational excellence. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary of up to £80,000 plus benefits and 15% bonus. You will join an entrepreneurial SME with huge growth plans over the coming years. You’ll join a supportive and forward thinking organisation that values development, collaboration and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on site performance while growing your own skills and career. What you need to do now If you're interested in this 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 on your career. # 4781637

Finance Business Partner - Global Retailer - Bolton - £75,000 Hybrid role Your new company This dynamic retail PLC is in an exciting scale-up phase, having recently secured strategic investment from a well-established player in the retail sector. With a diverse service portfolio and strong growth ambitions, the business is now poised to accelerate its expansion. Backed by enhanced operational capabilities from its strong ownership model, the company is focused on driving efficiency, profitability, and long-term success. Your new role As a key member of the commercial finance team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the business through its next phase of growth. Your responsibilities will span the provision of regular, insightful analysis to inform decision making, including detailed reporting on project and product performance. You will work closely with stakeholders to deliver financial forecasting, annual budgeting, business cases, and tenders, ensuring the organisation is equipped with accurate and timely financial insights. You will also partner with operational teams to lead the budgeting and forecasting processes that underpin strategic planning. A core part of the role involves delivering meaningful financial analysis that enables data driven decisions across the business. You will collaborate with the SLT and wider teams to provide commercial and analytical support, while working with business partners on function specific analysis and strategic initiatives that drive performance and long term value. What you'll need to succeed You will be a commercially minded accountant with strong technical foundations, ideally qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or QBE. You will bring proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, supported by excellent Excel skills. Your ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders and non finance teams will be essential. You will also demonstrate a proactive, solutions focused mindset and a genuine passion for adding value in a fast paced environment. What you'll get in return Flexible working options are available, with a hybrid arrangement requiring three days per week in the office. The role offers a salary of £70,000, along with private health care, a bonus scheme, and a private pension. There are also learning and development opportunities, as well as clear pathways for progression. What you need to do now If you're interested in this 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 on your career. # 4775768

Permanent Management Accountant job with a well-established company in South Manchester. Your new company A service-based company in South Manchester is seeking a hand-on Management Accountant to support their growing finance team. Your new role You will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, including the P&L, balance sheet, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, while also supporting the team with daily accounting duties and providing clear, insightful analysis to non-finance colleagues. Alongside your reporting responsibilities, you’ll play an active role in the day-to-day running of the finance function - posting journals, resolving queries and helping drive process improvements - making this a varied and visible role within the business. What you'll need to succeed With a strong track record in management accounting, ideally gained within a serviced-based environment. You’ll combine strong technical accounting skills (be in later stages of ACCA/CIMA looking to qualify within the year) with a commercial, business-partnering mindset, and feel confident communicating financial information to stakeholders. A proactive, hands-on approach is essential, along with solid Excel skills and a willingness to support the wider team across both routine and more complex tasks. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available with hybrid working after the probation period. You will enjoy a friendly and supportive team along with 25 holidays, good working conditions and more. What you need to do now If you're interested in this 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. # 4642816

Broad role for a Newly Qualified Accountant Your new company A growing and entrepreneurial property investment and development business is seeking a newly qualified accountant to join their expanding finance team. With a strong UK commercial property portfolio, the business offers excellent exposure across property finance, reporting, and commercial analysis within a collaborative environment. Your new role As Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day finance operations across a diverse property portfolio. You will be involved in preparing management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis, while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. You will support the preparation of monthly and year-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across the property portfolio. The role will also involve balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, supporting audit and tax processes, and assisting with acquisitions, refinancing, and development projects, while contributing to ongoing process and reporting improvements. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified/recently qualified, with strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent analytical skills. Previous experience within property, real estate, or a multi-entity environment would be advantageous, although not essential. You will also have strong Excel and financial modelling skills, excellent attention to detail and strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You must have a proactive and hands-on approach as well as the ability to manage multiple deadlines within a fast-paced environment. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to join a growing property business offering broad exposure, career development, and the chance to work closely with senior leadership. The role also offers a competitive benefits package including bonus, private medical insurance, pension, gym access, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. What you need to do now If you're interested in this 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. # 4796423

Senior Credit Controller required for a South Stockport/Macclesfield/Poynton. up to £34,000pa Your new company A successful, long-standing company based in South Stockport (Macclesfield/Poynton) is seeking a Senior Credit Controller to join the company. Your new role This role is responsible for overseeing credit control operations, managing financial processes within the sales ledger, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. The position includes debt management, supervisory duties, month-end duties, and general financial administration. • Manage and support the credit control function, supporting staff, ensuring efficient daily operations., • Oversee workload distribution and maintain high standards of financial accuracy and compliance., • Ensure all accounts are paid within agreed timescales., • Process all sales ledger transactions, including credit notes and adjustments., • Manage administrative processes for held or queried transactions., • Complete month-end duties, including statements, reconciliations, and reporting., • Produce aged debt analysis and other debtor-related reports., • Follow up on overdue balances, taking appropriate action to secure settlement., • Escalate serious outstanding debt to senior leadership.What you'll need to succeed, • Proven background in credit control, • Strong numerical ability with a confident approach to data interpretation., • Determined, resilient, and able to develop positive working relationships., • Competent user of Microsoft Office and general IT systems., • Clear and professional communication skills, both internally and externally., • Self-driven with the ability to work independently, • High level of accuracy and a methodical approach to workload., • Strong organisational abilities with effective communication skills., • Works well as part of a team and contributes to collective goals.What you'll get in return Extremely stable team - rare vacancy within the business £Competitive salary up to £34k Monday to Friday 9-5.00pm (30 mins lunch) Free Parking Pension 25 days holidays +bh (plus Xmas shut down) Private medical Friendly and welcoming supportive team What you need to do now If you're interested in this 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. # 4785557

Finance Director for a privately owned growing chemical manufacturer in Manchester, paying up to £90k Your new company A leading UK-based chemical manufacturer and distributor, operating within a wider privately owned group. The business has delivered consistent growth in recent years and continues to re-invest in site development whilst investing in new chemistry and infrastructure that is driving further expansion across domestic and international markets. Your new role You will be initially tasked with driving best practice across the finance team, owning the production of accurate monthly management accounts and KPI reporting, supporting strategic decision making through financial analysis, and managing the annual budget cycle and rolling forecasts. Key responsibilities include overseeing cashflow, credit exposure, capital expenditure and fixed asset controls, as well as managing statutory audits, tax compliance and R&D tax credit submissions. The role also maintains banking relationships, manages VAT returns, and oversees payroll, employee benefits and insurance, while supporting wider business initiatives as needed. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with previous experience in Manufacturing, ideally within a group structure. You will need to have strong communication skills and be able to adapt and communicate with finance and non-finance staff members. You'll have a strong personality, with the ability to influence and drive decisions in a fast paced environment. What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary of up to £100k + car, bonus and benefits, alongside brilliant opportunities to be at the forefront of business critical decisions. The business has a fantastic culture, and you'll be joining a well renowned international chemical manufacturing business based in Manchester. What you need to do now If you're interested in this 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. # 4780617

Product Financial Controller for a large Financial Services group in Manchester paying up to £130,000 + bonus Your new company You’ll be joining one of the UK’s largest and most established financial services groups, renowned for their diverse product portfolio of services. Due to another year of growth, the organisation is investing heavily in digital transformation, modernising its finance and product capabilities, and re-shaping how it serves its customer base. Your new role As Product Financial Controller, you will be a pivotal figure within the organisation, responsible not only for delivering technical and accurate financial control, but also for driving meaningful transformation across processes, automation, and data quality. You will take a lead on financial controls and reporting for key product areas, owning the balance sheet and P&L with a focus on accuracy and compliance. You’ll deliver analysis, identify risks, provide performance insights, and act as a trusted advisor to senior teams. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with previous experience within Financial Services or Banking, ideally within large complex accounting structures. You will be able to demonstrate examples of combining traditional financial rigour and driving change and taking a lead on transformational projects and modernising processes. What you'll get in return Alongside this being a standout opportunity to influence how a large organisation operates, you'll receive a highly competitive salary of up to £130k + 30% bonus, alongside a brilliant benefits pack and a hybrid working model. The business offers brilliant career progression opportunities, nationally and internationally, whilst joining a well renowned business with a large finance function based in Manchester. Their offices are nearby to public transport, restaurants, shops and local amenities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this 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. # 4780858

Senior HR Consultant Home based with travel - North West Permanent, Full time Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a varied consultancy role where you can make a real impact across multiple businesses? We are seeking a commercially minded and proactive Senior HR Consultant to join our team, supporting clients across mainly the North West area. In this client-facing role, you will manage a portfolio of member and non-member client sites, delivering expert HR advice and consultancy services across a broad range of people matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, relationship-building, and delivering practical HR solutions that support business performance and organisational change. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as regular travel across the region is required. A car allowance is included within the package. Key Responsibilities • Deliver high-quality HR consultancy services to a range of clients, including HR programme and project management aligned to the membership offering., • Provide expert HR advice and guidance in response to client requests, including arranging meetings, recommending solutions, and preparing consultancy proposals., • Design and deliver innovative HR consultancy products in line with national standards and business requirements., • Support continuous improvement of HR consultancy products and services to ensure quality and client satisfaction., • Lead the needs analysis, design, delivery, validation, and evaluation of HR consultancy interventions, workshops, and seminars., • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business to identify opportunities for cross-selling services., • Proactively develop opportunities to market and grow HR consultancy services with existing and prospective clients., • Build strong and lasting client relationships through professional, responsive, and commercially focused support. About You We are looking for an experienced HR professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced consultancy environment. You will ideally have: • MCIPD qualification, Level 7 qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience within a senior HR role., • Strong knowledge of organisational culture change, performance management, and change management at individual, team, and organisational levels., • Up-to-date technical HR knowledge supported through ongoing CPD activity., • Proven experience advising managers and stakeholders on a wide range of employee relations and people matters, including attendance management, restructuring, redundancy, organisational change, and performance issues., • Excellent coaching and mentoring skills, with experience delivering training and guidance to managers on HR and employment law matters., • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels., • The ability to manage your own diary, workload, and priorities effectively while working autonomously., • Previous consultancy experience is advantageous; however, candidates from in-house or interim HR backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Car allowance, • Flexible and autonomous working environment, • Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, • Ongoing professional development and support, • A collaborative and supportive team culture With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow. Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to:, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration

Data Engineer; Python, PySpark - Salford, Onsite. Be part of a retail phenomenon! This is a brand new role at a company experiencing huge growth, offering a lot of autonomy and the opportunity to grow as the company grows. My client is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a growing Data Team within a fast-paced, e-commerce-led business that is growing at an astonishing rate. The company operates in the direct-to-consumer retail space, and the role will require you to work on-site, 5 days a week. As an experienced Data Engineer, you will join a Data Team that is on an exciting journey from legacy reporting to a cloud-based data solution, hosted within the Microsoft Fabric / Azure / Power BI environment. The team is delivering more insights than ever before, with substantial opportunities still ahead and as a Data Engineer your role will play a key part in accelerating the data function by integrating new data sources, implementing enhancements, and resolving issues efficiently. Key skills and experience needed as a Data Engineer; • Experience in building data pipelines and writing clean, testable code in Python and/or PySpark., • Experience working with data from a variety of sources, such as REST and SOAP APIs, CSV and Excel files, and transforming it for ingestion into systems such as a lakehouse or other operational platforms (e.g. Sage 200)., • Experience analysing data using Python (Pandas, NumPy) will also be required to support legacy reporting., • Experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production data issues as they arise., • Experience in challenging and refining business requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment., • Be able to, as a guardian of data, actively contribute to maintaining and enhancing data security standards., • Experience in an e-commerce or retail environment would be advantageous, but is not essential., • Knowledge of Power BI, semantic models, or other reporting tools would be highly beneficial. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team in a growing organisation, where your career will ultimately grow as well. The data team operates across both engineering and insight functions, offering a varied role. You may also support operational data integrations and occasional ad-hoc bulk data handling for analysis or transformation. If you're an experienced Data Engineer looking to join a company where you're not just another member of the data team, but a valued and integral part of its future growth, then you MUST apply for this role. Please note: this role requires you to work on-site 5 days a week. Ascent People is acting as an employment agency for this role, and applicants of all ages and backgrounds will be considered.

Principal or Associate Fire Engineer Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester or London Competitive salary + benefits We have an exciting opening for a Principal or Associate Fire Engineer to join our firm in our Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester or London offices. About us Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. Hoare Lea’s Fire Engineering group is a leading team of experienced fire safety specialists, many Chartered through the Institution of Fire Engineers. As part of one of the UK’s largest building engineering consultancies we collaborate with top engineers, access advanced technical resources, and work on major, high‑profile projects—while also delivering standalone fire engineering commissions and maintaining long‑term client relationships. Notable projects include Heathrow Terminal 2, Doha Metro, the £1bn Elephant & Castle redevelopment, the ExCeL extension, the Royal Hospital for Children and Young Persons (Edinburgh), seven of Manchester’s ten tallest buildings (including the UK’s tallest residential tower), several major UK airport terminals and two World Cup stadia. We invest heavily in research and testing—covering computational modelling, emerging risks and novel techniques—and recently led two of the world’s largest CLT compartment fire tests to validate a sustainable timber office design. Training and professional development are central to our culture: weekly internal sessions, regular away‑days and access to external events support career growth and CEng attainment. Our team’s diverse background includes ex‑fire service, building control and specialists in physics, mechanical/chemical engineering, materials science and forensics. We are active in SFPE, the Smoke Control Association, BSI and the Institution of Fire Engineers. Why join us? • World‑class fire engineering on high‑quality, varied projects., • Strong client repeat business and long‑term relationships., • Exceptional training and a clear route to Chartered status., • Flexible working and generous benefits (including a 9‑day fortnight option)., • A supportive, inclusive team culture with regular socials. About the role • Join Hoare Lea’s Fire Engineering team to deliver fire safety design for buildings across the UK (with occasional international projects)., • Collaborate within multi‑disciplinary project teams and manage long‑term external client relationships., • Apply detailed knowledge of UK fire regulations and design guidance to produce compliant, practical solutions., • Integrate fire engineering requirements with other construction disciplines to achieve coordinated designs., • Maintain clear, timely communication across teams, incorporating and acting on feedback., • Represent the fire team at design workshops, client meetings and site visits., • Travel to client sites and project locations in the UK, and occasionally abroad, as project needs dictate., • Use fire‑modelling and analysis tools (evacuation, smoke, heat radiation and structural fire models) to support design decisions. What we are looking for • Proven experience in a fire engineering consultancy or related fire safety role., • Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Architecture, Physics, Maths or similar, with strong technical knowledge in fire safety design., • Practical experience with fire modelling / analysis software., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative approach to team working., • Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines., • Professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality client service. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact jessicamartin@hoarelea.com. If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Senior Insight Analyst Stockport (Hybrid – 2x Days a Week) £40,000-£50,000 THE COMPANY This is an opportunity to join a well-established, customer-focused business with a strong data culture, following an internal promotion within the analytics team; you’ll sit within a high-impact Customer & Commercial Analytics function, working closely with Digital, Marketing, and Contact Centre teams to drive performance through insight! THE ROLE This is a commercially focused analytics role centred around the end-to-end customer journey: from initial lead through to conversion. You’ll analyse how customers interact across channels, identify drop-off points, and deliver actionable insights that directly influence marketing spend, contact strategy, and sales performance; this role blends deep-dive analysis, stakeholder engagement, and real-time performance reporting Key Responsibilities: • Analyse the customer journey from enquiry/ad response through to conversion, • Deliver sales funnel reporting (conversion rates, drop-offs, engagement trends), • Evaluate marketing performance & ROI across channels, • Monitor and optimise contact centre performance (sales-focused metrics), • Identify customer pain points and opportunities to improve CX and conversion, • Translate stakeholder questions into clear analytical outputs and recommendations, • Support real-time decision-making with data-driven insights YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Strong SQL skills, • Proven experience delivering insights in a commercial / customer-focused environment, • Strong stakeholder engagement; proven ability to influence and tell a clear story with data, • Experience analysing funnels, conversions, or marketing performance, • Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment THE BENEFITS • £40,000-£50,000 HOW TO APPLY Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the apply link

Who are we? We provide First Aid for Finances, helping people move from crisis to control. Our debt advice and solutions are clear, personal, and built around lasting outcomes, combining digital convenience with human care. We're a Manchester-based business with a national reach, on a path to become the UK's most trusted digital-first debt advice provider. Our culture is built on trust and respect. When our people feel valued, they pass that on to our customers. Why do we need you? The Performance & Development Leader is responsible for leading, developing, and inspiring a team of around 10 advisors in a fast-paced and growing financial services environment. This role is accountable for achieving strong team results through robust performance management, clear goal setting, coaching, and building a culture where people feel motivated and supported to deliver their best work. The leader will also play a key role in managing operational budgets, workforce planning, and recruitment, ensuring resources are aligned to business needs. They will foster clear communication, engage stakeholders effectively, and use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to remove barriers to performance. As MoneyPlus continues its transformation journey, this role will provide the leadership needed to guide the team through change while safeguarding customer outcomes and regulatory standards. What’s in it for you? We believe our people truly are our greatest asset, that’s why we make sure our MoneyPlus People have the best experience, right from our first interaction all the way through their career with us. There’s way too many to list, but here are a few of the best reasons to join the MoneyPlus team: • Family Friendly – Having a healthy work life balance is important to us. We offer a minimum of 25 days holiday allowance per year., • Social – We value the relationships our employees have with one another, encouraging them to come together. Whether it’s a catch up in our café, a team trip out, or letting their hair down at one of our free annual events., • Doing our bit – We show support in every way we can to our clients, people, and company charity. We have regular fundraising activity, organised by our very own Social and Fundraising Committee. What do we need you to do? Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage a team of c.10 advisors, setting clear expectations and holding the team accountable for delivering results., • Implement structured performance management, including 1:1s, observations, feedback sessions, coaching, and performance reviews., • Build a culture of continuous improvement, where high standards are the norm and success is recognised and celebrated., • Manage operational budgets and forecasts for the team, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and financial performance is reported accurately., • Monitor KPIs and operational MI, using insight to identify performance gaps, risks, and opportunities, and taking timely corrective action., • Provide day-to-day coaching and mentoring, enabling advisors to build competence, confidence, and career progression., • Lead team recruitment activity, onboarding, and workforce planning to ensure capability and capacity are in place to meet business needs., • Act as a role model for clear, open, and effective communication, ensuring information is shared in a way that keeps colleagues engaged and aligned., • Demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to address performance challenges and operational issues in a structured, evidence-based way. Shared Responsibilities: • Partner with senior leaders, L&D, and HR to align team capability with organisational needs and transformation priorities., • Collaborate with Compliance, QA, and Risk teams to ensure all performance activity aligns with regulatory and customer outcome standards., • Engage stakeholders across Operations, IT, and other functions to ensure barriers to performance are identified, communicated, and resolved collaboratively., • Contribute to wider business planning, sharing workforce insights and performance trends to inform operational and transformation strategies. What skills and experience do we need you to have? Essential • Proven experience leading teams in a reputable, performance-driven organisation., • Strong track record of delivering results through structured performance management, coaching, and development., • Experience managing operational budgets, forecasts, and reporting., • Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change and transformation., • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills., • Proven ability to solve problems and make decisions using data and critical thinking., • Understanding of FCA regulations, Consumer Duty, and working in a regulated financial services environment. Desirable • Experience in customer service, collections, or debt management., • Experience managing or leading in a contact centre environment, ideally within financial services., • Exposure to large-scale transformation or continuous improvement programmes. Our Values We’re Always Ready • Commercial Acumen – Understands how to allocate resources effectively to support lead conversion and P&L performance., • Proactive Leadership – Anticipates challenges, prepares the team effectively, and takes swift, structured action., • Financial & Resource Management – Manages budgets, forecasts, and workforce planning with discipline and accuracy. We Raise the Bar • Operational Leadership – Sets clear expectations, drives performance, and leads a culture of continuous improvement and accountability., • Critical Thinking – Uses data, analysis, and structured problem-solving to make sound decisions. We Work as One • Collaboration & Stakeholder Management – Works openly with colleagues and leaders across the business to align goals and remove barriers., • Communication – Shares information with clarity, ensures team and stakeholders understand priorities and progress. We Treat People Right • Customer-Centric Mindset – Ensures each customer receives clear, ethical, and supportive engagement tailored to their circumstances., • Coaching & People Development – Builds confidence and competence in individuals while maintaining a respectful and empowering leadership style., • Empathy & Respect – Leads with fairness, inclusivity, and care, supporting both individuals and the team through change. Are you ready to join us? At MoneyPlus we want to create a work environment that inspires you to excel. Through our combination of support, working as a team and our ambition to be better, we want to help you achieve and create a future with us. Sound good? Apply now!

Graduate Customer Experience & Insight Analyst Location – Manchester City Centre Who We Are Join our team of passionate Zutonites and help transform the car finance experience with simplicity and integrity. Since our journey began in 2006, we’ve grown to a team of over 450 people, all driven by a shared purpose: to make buying a car transparent and hassle-free. We know how important cars are in people’s everyday lives, for work, family, and freedom, and that’s why we’re proud to help hundreds of thousands of customers every year. From day one, we’ve been redefining what success looks like, creating something special at Zuto: a business that leaves a lasting, positive legacy. If you’re looking for a role where you can engage customers, generate opportunities and play a key part in driving growth, you’ll fit right in. Join a team that values energy, collaboration and delivering results, while enjoying the journey along the way. The Role As a Graduate Customer Experience & Insight Analyst, you’ll play a key role in helping Zuto understand and improve the customer journey. You’ll analyse customer feedback, complaints and operational data to uncover trends, identify opportunities and support meaningful improvements across the business. This role would suit a graduate or early-career professional who enjoys working with data, solving problems and turning insight into action. It’s a fantastic opportunity to develop experience across customer experience, operational insight and business performance within a fast-paced fintech environment. What You’ll Be Doing • Managing customer feedback channels including NPS, Trustpilot and customer surveys., • Monitoring, categorising and analysing customer feedback to identify trends and recurring themes., • Supporting Customer Experience and Complaints teams through regular reporting, insight generation and performance analysis., • Identifying root causes impacting customer experience and recommending improvements., • Producing clear and meaningful insight to support operational and strategic decision-making., • Creating and maintaining dashboards, reporting documentation and tracking tools., • Supporting the monitoring of operational KPIs and service performance metrics., • Presenting key findings, trends and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and engaging way., • Supporting rota and resource planning activities where required, including holiday coordination and operational coverage., • Working closely with Operations, Marketing and Customer Experience teams to better understand customer behaviours and improve the customer journey., • Supporting the development of surveys, feedback mechanisms and Customer Experience initiatives., • Championing a customer-focused culture by promoting insight-led improvements across the business., • Collaborating with teams to implement changes that improve customer outcomes and operational efficiency. What You’ll Need We’re looking for someone analytical, customer-focused and naturally curious, with a passion for understanding customer behaviour and improving experiences. You’ll need: • To be a graduate or early-career professional with an interest in customer experience, insight or business improvement., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends and translate findings into practical recommendations., • Good numerical skills and strong attention to detail., • Confidence working with data from multiple sources including customer feedback, complaints and operational reporting., • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present insight clearly to different stakeholders., • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Strong Excel and reporting skills; experience with reporting or data visualisation tools would be beneficial., • A proactive, collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and improve. Why Join Zuto? At Zuto, we don’t just talk about supporting our people — we live it. Here’s what makes being a Zutonite so special: Financial Wellbeing • Pension scheme, life assurance & income protection, • Access to free independent financial advice, • Lifestyle, restaurant & shopping discounts, • Cycle to work scheme, • Season ticket loans and discounted travel options Physical & Mental Wellbeing • GP Anytime service for you and your family, • Health cash-back plan & access to wellbeing apps (including Thrive), • Discounted gym memberships & free digital fitness classes, • Free counselling sessions & mental health first aiders, • Dedicated menopause policy & wellbeing support network Family Friendly • Enhanced caregiver leave (primary & secondary) from day one, • Flexible and shared parental leave, • Fertility and foster-friendly policies Culture & Perks • Birthdays off and volunteer days, • Bring your dog to work and free in-office massage days, • Free drinks, fruit, snacks and regular social events, • Regular gifting and celebrations throughout the year, • Active ESG groups supporting wellbeing, inclusion, community and planet initiatives Apply Today Be part of a certified B Corp that’s changing car finance for good — and have fun while doing it. Zuto is committed to nurturing a progressive and inclusive culture and provides equal employment opportunities. No applicant or Zutonite is discriminated against based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Investment Strategy Lead Manchester HQ / Hybrid Working About the Role We are looking for a commercially minded and highly organised Investment Strategy Lead to support strategic growth, investment planning and executive decision-making across Outcomes First Group. This is a high-impact role sitting at the centre of strategic projects and investment activity, working closely with senior leaders to shape, coordinate and deliver investment cases for review by the Investment Committee. You will act as the central point of coordination across multiple workstreams — bringing together operational, financial and strategic inputs to produce clear, commercially robust and decision-ready business cases. This role would suit someone from a strategy, transformation, investment, PMO, consulting, commercial finance or operational planning background who enjoys turning complex information into clear recommendations and actionable plans. Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end coordination and production of investment and strategic business cases, • Work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Estates, Education, Legal and Commercial teams, • Translate operational, financial and strategic information into clear, concise executive-level papers, • Manage multiple investment and growth projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and governance requirements are met, • Prepare high-quality materials for Investment Committee and senior leadership review, • Maintain consistency across investment frameworks, templates and governance processes, • Challenge assumptions, identify gaps and improve the quality and clarity of submissions, • Track investment pipelines, approvals, actions and dependencies across live projects, • Support strategic growth initiatives, operational investment planning and capital allocation activity About You You are likely to come from a background in: • Corporate strategy, • Commercial finance, • Transformation or PMO, • Consulting or advisory, • Investment planning, • Business case development, • Operational strategy, • Multi-site or regulated environments You do not need to come from a traditional investment banking background. More important is the ability to: • manage complex stakeholder groups,, • coordinate multiple workstreams,, • think commercially,, • communicate clearly,, • and produce high-quality executive outputs in a fast-paced environment. Experience We’d Particularly Value • Experience within PE-backed, high-growth or operationally complex organisations, • Exposure to governance forums, investment committees or executive-level reporting, • Strong commercial and financial awareness, • Experience working across multi-functional teams, • Financial modelling or investment analysis exposure, • Education, healthcare, care, retail, hospitality or infrastructure sector experience Key Skills • Excellent written communication and presentation skills, • Strong organisational and project management capability, • Commercial awareness and strategic thinking, • Ability to influence and challenge constructively, • High attention to detail, • Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities Why Join OFG? This is an opportunity to join a growing, ambitious organisation where investment and growth activity is central to our long-term strategy. You will work closely with senior leadership and play a visible role in shaping decisions that directly impact the future growth and operational success of the business.

• Job title: Procurement Excellence Process Manager, • Location: Manchester (hybrid), • Contract Length: 2 years, • Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week, • Pay Rate: up to £45 p/h DOE About the Role • Ensure all procurement master data is consistently captured and updated in the ERP, to avoid savings leakage, minimize invoice queries, enable material requirement planning and timely supplier payment., • Drive and implement consistent P2P processes implementation/improvements (Level 5work instructions) across all sites to support broader Project Initiatives., • Ensure consistent buying channels are implemented and used., • Increase P2P automation rates. Key Responsibilities • Support harmonization of P2P procedures/processes used across sites in alignment with the GPO S2P and by involving cross-functional teams., • Document and maintain level 5 P2P processes (work instructions) in accordance with GPO guidance., • Ensure users are adequately trained to perform processes in our systems., • Drive and implement Continuous Improvement Work packages., • Drive and implement Procurement Data Strategy to transition and improve all activities related to Procurement master data management (e.g. Material master, Vendor Master, Purchase Infor Record, Source List)., • Ensure continues improving processes in S2P area while maintaining process consistency globally., • Actively participate in the implementation of systems, tools and processes related to data management, data modelling and reporting., • Support completion of relevant Procurement and Supply Chain analytics to help drive efficiencies and support key stakeholders., • Support with maintenance of existing reporting and monitoring tools (dashboards, databases, and KPI’s)., • Perform data validation and testing phases, before promoting solutions to Production/Live environments., • Perform other duties as assigned. Skills/education • Bachelor’s degree Business Information System, Business Administration or other relevant discipline, • Area P2P, AP, Shared Service Environment Level Advanced - 5-10 years, • Area SAP ERP & SAP Ariba Level Highly Experienced - 10+ years, • Understanding of upstream/downstream processes, • Procurement project management experience, • Pharma experience highly desired, • Hands on experience of harmonizing processes and documenting them., • Experience and knowledge of both Operational Procurement and Accounts Payable functions and their needs., • Strong technical knowledge of S2P Processes in SAP ERP & Ariba., • Experience of managing process compliance and continuous improvements., • Business and financial acumen, IT literate, data analytical skills, SAP (ERP, BW), Power BI., • Technical expertise in analytical programming languages like R & Python and hands on experience on data mining/statistical tools like SAS, XLMiner and MatLab., • Understanding or experience of current trends in “Big Data”, “Cognitive Computing” and Machine learning algorithms., • Must have analytical skills and an understanding of system databases, data elements, and application software solutions to maximize data gathering and data analysis., • Comfortable acquiring data independently from primary/secondary data sources and maintaining own customized set of databases/data systems/MySQL.

This hybrid Junior Business Analyst / Project Manager role will work closely with business stakeholders and IT delivery teams to understand business change needs, capture and analyse requirements, and support the successful delivery of technology-enabled change. The role combines hands-on business analysis with coordination of small-scale project and change activities and supporting larger programmes where required. It is well-suited to an individual early in their career who is looking to develop across both delivery and analysis disciplines within a technology or software delivery environment. Key Accountabilities: Business Analysis & Solution Design • Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyse, document, and validate business requirements., • Assess business change needs and clearly articulate the business impact of proposed changes., • Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications that can be understood by delivery teams., • Write clear, concise user stories and functional requirements with well-defined acceptance criteria., • Utilise structured analysis and solution design techniques to shape effective and practical, • solutions., • Identify and communicate technical constraints, risks, assumptions, and dependencies to stakeholders and delivery teams., • Analyse existing systems and processes to identify improvements, efficiencies, and opportunities for innovation Produce high-quality analysis artefacts including: • Process flows and current/future state diagrams, • Functional designs and sequence diagrams, • Business rules catalogues, • Data models and integration touchpoints, • Product backlog items and user stories Design & Change Support • Work closely with Head of Innovation assist in preparing and coordinating business activities required to support New Application implementations., • Support project delivery activities using either Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or Waterfall methodologies. Lead and coordinate small business change activities, ensuring readiness and adoption., • Work closely with development and technical teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood and delivered as intended., • Support system testing activities including test preparation, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect tracking, and issue resolution., • Assist in prioritising the product backlog in alignment with business value, risk, and dependencies., • Establish and support mechanisms to measure, track, and realise business benefits. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication • Act as a key liaison between business users and IT teams., • Facilitate workshops, meetings, and working sessions to gather requirements, validate solutions, and drive decisions., • Prepare clear and professional documentation and materials for a range of stakeholders., • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including IT, Operations, Finance, and external suppliers. Tools & Techniques • Use one or more tools such as Visio, Excel, Miro, Microsoft Planner, or similar to support analysis, planning, and delivery activities., • Assist with data analysis, reporting, and basic integration-related activities where required. Essential • 1–3 years’ experience working as a Business Analyst, Junior Project Manager, or similar role within a software delivery or technology environment., • Proven ability to understand business change needs and assess the impact of change., • Experience capturing, analysing, and documenting business and functional requirements., • Ability to create user stories, process flows, functional designs, and backlog items., • Practical experience working within either Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or Waterfall delivery methodologies., • Experience working with cross-functional teams and a range of business and technical stakeholders., • Ability to clearly communicate technical constraints, risks, and dependencies., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Analytical mindset with attention to detail. Desirable • Basic understanding of APIs, databases, and system integration concepts., • Experience of shaping or contributing to innovative solutions to business problems., • Familiarity with benefits realisation and value tracking in change initiatives., • Experience supporting UAT and broader testing activities. What good looks like: • Skilled & experienced Business Analyst who is proactive, adaptable and resilient., • Energy, drive, and a proactive ‘can do’ approach to activities., • Results focussed, with the ability to reach out to business stakeholders to capture and, • gather process details and requirements., • Organised and process focussed with excellent Excel skills, • Collaborative, inquisitive, and motivated to continuously improve ways of working., • Business acumen and comfortable working as a conduit between business and technology., • Focus and attention to detail., • Committed to developing their skills across both Business Analysis and Project, • Management disciplines. Skills & Experience: • Experience of working closely and successfully with IT Management Team via matrix management Degree level qualification in relevant subject e.g., IT, Business Studies, Business Administration. Experience with business analysis & modelling tools, • Experience of working within Project Management delivery methodologies, • Experience in dealing with business users and stakeholders., • Experience of working within a structured in-house IT environment, • Good written and verbal communication, • An analytical mind As a broader PLC group, we’ve doubled in size since 2019 and we have ambitions to maintain that growth profile moving forward, so we’re looking for people who want to help us shape our future. We value applied intellect, curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. • Company pension, • Cycle to work scheme, • 23 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), • Flexibility to buy and roll over holidays, • 24/7 Access to virtual GP + mental health support, • Internal and external professional qualifications support, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, • Employee discount scheme (Gym, Retailers etc), • Social events throughout the year, • Electric car salary sacrifice, • Free mortgage advice, • Health and Wellbeing programme, • Paid volunteer time, • Plus more

Gambit Search is partnering with a fast-growing professional services firm to recruit an Advisory Manager to join their specialist advisory team in the Manchester office. The team supports businesses in financial distress helping them get through their various issues. This would include things around HMRC. In this role, you'll work closely with various stakeholders i.e. directors, lenders, OMBs providing general advisory solutions. The responsibilities will include: • Produce independent business reviews and advisory reports, • Prepare cash flow forecasts, profit & loss statements and financial analysis, • Support HMRC negotiations and time to pay ("TTP") plan proposals, • Liaise regularly with clients and relevant stakeholders along the case through to completion This role is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team which has considerable work via the leaders and further prospects of investments from the business owners as they scale. You'll join an international practice which has grown considerably across service lines in the past 5 years. Despite this, the firm relentlessly promotes a collegiate culture and progression prospects for all staff. To be considered for this role, you need to have come from an insolvency, advisory or accounting background. If you have an understanding of firms within a distressed state and an accounting / audit background i.e. qualifications or previous role, your experience will suit this opportunity. You will sit around AM / Manager grade. If you're looking for a role which has career progression prospects and allows you to utilise your experience in a different way, this could be it. If you're interested, apply below or contact me directly.

About Turing Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L. Role Overview Turing is looking for Financial Consulting professionals to work with our researchers to improve the performance of AI models. You will apply your expertise in transaction advisory, valuation services, restructuring, and strategic finance consulting to evaluate and train AI systems. If you enjoy solving complex problems in financial consulting and are interested in shaping the future of AI in finance, please apply. No prior AI experience is required. What Does Day-to-Day Look Like • Evaluate LLM models on financial consulting topics such as business valuation, due diligence, financial restructuring, and forensic accounting., • Create rubrics to assess model capabilities on tasks like purchase price allocation, impairment testing, working capital analysis, and financial risk assessment., • Collaborate with AI researchers and fellow finance experts to shape training methods, evaluation strategies, and benchmarks. Requirements • 2+ years of experience in Financial Consulting (e.g., Big 4 advisory, transaction services, valuation, restructuring, or management consulting with a finance focus)., • Strong grasp of valuation methodologies, due diligence frameworks, financial restructuring, and advisory engagement management., • Excellent English written communication. Bonuses (Not at All Necessary) • CFA (Level I/II/III), CA/CPA, ABV, or MBA in Finance. Perks of Freelancing with Turing • Work on the cutting edge of AI and finance., • Fully remote and flexible work environment., • Competitive hourly compensation of ~$100+/hour depending on experience. Offer Details • Commitment: Flexible, 10–30 hrs/week., • Duration: ~1 month, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project needs. After applying, you’ll receive a login link by email. Please complete your profile promptly so we can proceed with your application. We’re actively hiring for this role. If you know exceptional talent, please refer them at turing.com/referrals and earn money for successful referrals.

D2 are an independent and growing, professional services business. Since formation in 2011, we have developed a comprehensive suite of programme management capabilities. We combine our industry expertise with innovative thinking and digital products to develop close relationships with our clients and deliver our commitments. We are actively engaged on some of the largest infrastructure projects across the UK and Canada, performing to our mission statement: “Working together to develop intelligent programme management solutions, helping to deliver a more sustainable world”. Overview of Role: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Risk Professional to join our diverse and thriving risk team. We are seeking an ambitious individual with experience in risk, controls and performance capabilities to lead some of the most exciting clients and projects across Manchester, Leeds, and York. Experience with QSRA and QCRA is essential. This role will sit within the Programme Performance team with opportunities in the transport (rail, local transport, aviation, highways), infrastructure (energy, utilities, defence and technology) sectors as well as opportunities to grow into wider Programme Performance roles. Responsibilities: • Lead the implementation of an integrated risk management framework across a major capital programme or project. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:, • Lead and facilitate identification, assessment and prioritisation of threats, benefits, efficiencies, opportunities and issues., • Drive a proactive focus on mitigation and realisation actions to meet client targets., • Strong communication and articulation skills, being able to confidently guide project teams, whilst avoiding risk jargon., • Monitor overall risk exposure and assess against the remaining risk contingency or budget., • Proactively identify acceleration or saving opportunities to better enable successful project delivery., • Lead development of integrated Programme Performance dashboards that align risk data with scope and change, cost, schedule and benefits data to support better informed decision making., • Lead and conduct integrated quantitative risk analysis (cost and schedule), including what-if scenarios to inform project contingency levels., • Bid and project management experience for public and private clients., • Committed to challenging the norm and identifying new and efficient ways of working. Requirements: • We are looking for candidates with experience in a risk delivery role on major infrastructure projects/programmes., • QSRA and QCRA experience. Benefits: • Competitive salary (Salary dependant on experience level), • Pension scheme, • 25 days holiday + option to buy 4 days., • Additional 1 day holiday for your birthday, • Private healthcare and employee assistance programme, • Group life insurance., • Medi Cash health insurance providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills., • Enhanced family leave, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption., • Cycle to work scheme., • Financial and technical support for professional memberships, • Hybrid working, • Summer and Winter staff celebration events Core Values: We pride ourselves on behaving and delivering to our core values: People – We encourage diversity whilst investing in, and developing, the very best talent. Integrity - Our reputation, passion, and commitment inspire trust and integrity. Community - We are a collaborative community, understanding challenges from every angle, exploring innovative solutions based on our expert knowledge. Innovation – We are driven to inspire others with fresh creative ideas based on continuously learning.

We’re looking for a talented Marketing / Effectiveness Analytics specialist to join a fast-growing, market-leading business at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. Reporting directly to the Head of Analytics, you’ll play a key role in shaping how marketing performance is measured and optimised across multiple channels. This is a highly visible role with real commercial impact — turning complex data into actionable insight that drives smarter investment decisions, improved efficiency, and stronger ROI. The Role: • Lead the development and evolution of marketing measurement frameworks, • Own and enhance MMM modelling and performance analysis capabilities, • Deliver clear, actionable insights to optimise marketing spend and accelerate growth, • Partner closely with Marketing, Finance, and Analytics teams across the business, • Explore and implement new tools, methodologies, and approaches to improve effectiveness measurement The Person: • Proven experience within Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness or a similar role, • Strong understanding of attribution, incrementality testing and measurement methodologies, • Ability to work with complex datasets and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • Commercially minded, naturally curious, and thrives in a fast-paced environment For much more information please apply immediately.

About Pell Frischmann: Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration. Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change. The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior or Principal Bridge Engineer to join our growing structures team in Mold, or Manchester, playing a key role in the design, assessment and inspection of bridges and civil structures across a diverse portfolio of UK infrastructure projects. This role offers a strong balance between technical leadership, hands‑on engineering, and project delivery, with opportunities to influence design solutions, mentor engineers, and contribute to the continued growth of the bridges capability. The Role You will lead and contribute to the design, inspection and assessment of bridges and associated structures across highways, local authority and wider infrastructure schemes. This will include the delivery of detailed design work, structural assessments, and inspection programmes, ensuring outputs meet relevant standards, client requirements and programme expectations. At Principal level, you will take responsibility for technical assurance, client engagement and mentoring junior engineers, while at Senior level you will play a key role in technical delivery with a clear pathway to progression. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders, contributing to inspections, strengthening schemes, maintenance strategies and new design solutions. Key Responsibilities • Lead and deliver bridge and structural design work in accordance with relevant standards and codes (including DMRB and Eurocodes)., • Undertake and manage bridge inspections, assessments and reporting, including interpretation of inspection findings and development of remedial solutions., • Produce and review calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports., • Provide technical input and support to multidisciplinary project teams., • Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians., • Contribute to project planning, programme delivery and quality assurance., • Support client liaison, bids and business development activities (Principal level). About You You will be an experienced bridge or structures engineer with a strong background in both design and inspection. You’ll be comfortable working independently while also supporting and leading others, with a practical and solutions‑focused approach. You’ll ideally have: • Proven experience in bridge design and structural assessment., • Experience undertaking and/or managing bridge inspections., • Strong knowledge of UK design standards (e.g. DMRB, Eurocodes)., • Experience using structural analysis and design software (e.g. LUSAS, MIDAS, RM Bridge, AutoCAD)., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering., • Chartered or near‑chartered status (ICE or IStructE) is desirable., • A full right to work in the UK is essential for this role. Why Pell Frischmann? We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate. We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working, including hybrid working, and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact us at recruitment@pellfrischmann.com. In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below! Pell Frischmann Benefits

Clinical trials are high stakes, demanding high standards. Veramed sets this standard by bringing together the sharpest minds in data management, biostatistics and programming, with cutting-edge technology and proven processes. Our globally connected, caring team delivers quality, precision and collaboration, earning trust through consistency and integrity. From rapid-fire project work to long-term partnerships, Veramed brings the right minds to every challenge. The Role The purpose of this role is to provide high‑quality statistical support. As a Senior or Principal Statistician, you may also take on a supervisory role, including line management and/or project leadership, depending on experience and interest. This role is well‑suited to someone with significant experience in clinical studies and regulatory submissions, who is comfortable working directly with clients - including situations where there is no internal statistical support. You will be confident working independently, managing your own workload, and contributing across multiple projects and clients. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to explain statistical concepts to non‑statisticians and to present clearly and confidently to client teams. Key Responsibilities • Statistical oversight at study level, • Providing project‑level statistical input across clinical studies, • Review and oversight of statistical deliverables from other CROs, • Development and/or review of study documentation, including statistical sections of protocols and Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), • Study design activities, including sample size calculations, ad‑hoc and exploratory analyses, • Additional statistical support as required across client projects, • Confident coding in R, SAS, or other non‑SAS languages (or a willingness to learn) Experience & Skills Essential: • Senior to Principal level experience in statistics within a clinical research environment, • Experience working on clinical studies and regulatory submissions, • Comfortable working independently with clients, often without in‑house statistical support, • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain statistical concepts to non‑statisticians, • Curious, proactive, and motivated to continuously learn and improve Desirable: • Study design and sample size experience, • Regulatory experience, • A basic understanding or willingness to learn Bayesian methods and causal inference modelling, • Experience within Oncology and/or CNS therapeutic areas Opportunities at Veramed • Presenting at conferences and authoring publications, • Developing and implementing innovative statistical methodologies, study designs, and efficiency‑optimisation ideas, • Line management and peer mentoring opportunities, • Contributing to business process improvements and internal training, • Supporting initiatives linked to employees, the environment, and local communities as part of our B Corp accreditation What to Expect • A warm, friendly working environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally, • Supportive, open‑door management that actively encourages development, • Exposure to a wide variety of clients and projects, including collaboration with leading global pharmaceutical companies, • The opportunity to work with a truly unique CRO that does things differently — valuing people, relationships, and quality, • The chance to genuinely own your role and shape your career path If you’re independent, curious, and ready to make a meaningful impact within a forward‑thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Veramed is a B Corp accredited company which means that we use the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. As an organisation that has people at the heart of it, Veramed is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We foster a working culture where employees have integrity, honesty and respect for one another without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Lead Customer Insights Analyst £70,000 - £90,000 + bonus Hybrid - Manchester (2 days per week) This is a senior leadership role for someone who wants to shape how customer insight is embedded across an organisation. You will sit at the centre of strategy, analytics and transformation, building the frameworks, data foundations and ways of working that enable high impact, decision ready insight at scale. The Company They are a large, complex organisation with a strong focus on customer experience and data driven decision making. Customer insight sits at the heart of their transformation agenda, supporting senior leaders to act with confidence. The environment is collaborative, fast moving and focused on long term value creation through analytics and AI. The Role • Lead the strategic enablement of a central insights capability, focusing on scalable, self service analytics, • Design and maintain a holistic 360 degree customer view across internal and external data sources, • Build and embed frameworks, standards and reusable assets for analytics and insight generation, • Drive the development of data infrastructure, governance and quality to support trusted insight, • Champion innovation in advanced analytics, machine learning and AI, evaluating and adopting new approaches, • Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders, • Coach and mentor analytics professionals, raising analytical maturity across the organisation, • Lead and contribute to enterprise wide initiatives that link insight to measurable business outcomes Your Skills and Experience • Strong commercial experience in customer insight, analytics strategy and transformation, • Deep capability in data architecture, integration and connectivity across multiple data sources, • Advanced knowledge of machine learning, predictive modelling and modern analytics frameworks, • Proven ability to design integrated customer data assets that support decision making, • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence influencing senior leaders, • Ability to synthesise complex data signals into clear, impactful insight, • Experience working in highly regulated or complex environments is beneficial What They Offer • Competitive salary and performance related bonus, • Opportunity to shape an enterprise level customer insight strategy, • Clear scope for career progression within a growing analytics leadership function, • Supportive culture with a strong focus on learning, innovation and impact How to Apply If you are looking to lead customer insight strategy and drive meaningful transformation through data, apply now.

Partnerships Strategy Manager Circa £50,000 - £60,000 + Competitive package (including bonus) West Midlands Hybrid 2/3 days (WFH) Better Placed are delighted to be working with a well-recognised Consumer businesses in their search for a Partnerships Strategy Manager • £2 billion+ turnover business, with continued growth, • Continued investment (people, technology and resource). £multi-million investment, • High street brand name (retail), • Award winning! FANTASTIC reputation!, • Meaningful and impactful values, • London & Midlands (need to drive), • Hybrid working (2 days per week), • Salary circa £50,000 - £60,000 + package, • Very competitive benefits package, • £multi-million+ Marketing budget, • Exceptional in house teams including Digital & Paid, Insight & Analytics (huge team), CRO & Product, CRM & Loyalty, Social & Content and Creative., • Around 40+ people in marketing with some of the UKs best consumer brands across Retail and Travel. Our client is looking for a commercially minded and strategically driven Partnership Strategy Manager. This is a pivotal role where you’ll shape and deliver innovative partnership strategies that fuel revenue growth, elevate customer engagement, and create memorable brand experiences, as well as scaling these partnership opportunities and unlock new revenue streams. You’ll collaborate with teams across marketing, commercial, digital, operations, and finance to design compelling partnership propositions, drive supplier investment, and bring high-impact activations to life. Proven experience I am looking for in your CV: • Proven experience in partnerships, commercial strategy, or supplier/brand marketing roles, • Strong commercial mindset, with the ability to turn strategic ideas into tangible revenue opportunities, • Strategic and creative thinker, with a track record of developing compelling propositions that drive high-performing campaigns and activations, • Experience working with large-scale enterprise partners or well-known brands, • Highly analytical, with the ability to use insight to inform strategic decisions, • Skilled in building persuasive commercial proposals and robust business cases, • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams, • Background in Retail, FMCG, Media sectors or hospitality is beneficial Key responsibilities include: Shape Partnership Strategy • Support the development and execution of a partnerships strategy aligned to customer growth and loyalty, • Identify and evaluate high-value partnership opportunities, • Use market insight and competitor analysis to uncover new growth opportunities, • Translate strategy into clear, compelling commercial propositions Build Strategic Partnerships • Contribute to joint business plans with major partners, • Help develop integrated partnership opportunities spanning media, promotions, and loyalty, • Analyse performance and optimise partnerships to maximise long-term value, • Support commercial negotiations and proposal development Deliver Activations • Help create engaging, immersive brand activations and customer experiences, • Ensure campaigns drive measurable increases in customer engagement and spend, • Analyse results and continuously improve future activations Develop Commercial Propositions • Create high-impact presentations and partnership pitches, • Align internal growth priorities with partner opportunities, • Support business case development and investment planning Collaborate & Influence • Work cross-functionally to ensure seamless delivery of partnership initiatives, • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including media and agency partners, • Provide insight, reporting, and performance updates to support decision-making

Senior Manager role – Supply Chain Locations: London, Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester Summary of Role Purpose: KPMG's Supply Chain practice helps clients build leading-edge supply chain capabilities across end-to-end operations. We combine deep sector insight, expert consulting capabilities, and trusted relationships to design and implement supply chain transformation programmes, including digital and technology integration. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager who is looking to leverage and expand their expertise in Supply Chain, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results leading complex projects and driving business growth. The diverse nature of our engagements requires candidates to demonstrate comfort working with ambiguity and a commitment to continuous adaptation and professional development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in developing transformative operating models across a broad spectrum of industries through data-driven insights and the effective deployment of leading-edge technologies. Description of the role: Our clients trust us to deliver trusted advice, and we need a Senior Manager who can uphold and elevate that standard. You’ll lead client engagements, drive business development initiatives, and foster team growth, making a significant impact on our success and the strategic direction of our practice. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and oversee high-impact client engagements, solidifying our position as the most trusted advisor in Supply Chain., • Apply cutting-edge problem-solving to projects across Transformation, Digital, and Sustainability, driving innovation and thought leadership., • Serve as the primary client contact, delivering clear and impactful communications, building long-term relationships and identifying new opportunities., • Drive insightful analysis, blending KPMG expertise with market intelligence and data analytics, to provide strategic recommendations and actionable insights., • Leverage your industry experience to fuel sales, new business, and proposition development, expanding our market presence and service offerings., • Cultivate an inclusive team culture, empowering team members and fostering their growth, mentoring and developing future leaders within the practice. What You’ll Bring: • Proven experience leading Supply Chain technology projects for diverse clients., • Expertise in Supply Chain processes: S&OP, Transport, Warehouse Management, Network Optimisation, and more., • Experience designing and implementing Supply Chain operating model transformations., • Experience of ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle and/or best of breed supply chain solutions (LLamasoft, Kinaxis, o9, Anaplan etc), • Change management experience in complex, multi-national environments (a plus)., • A passion for contributing to the development of innovative solutions and assets., • Ideally experience in one of the following sectors Consumer Goods, Retail, Oil and Gas, Aerospace & Defence, or Industrial. Role dimensions: Leadership and management KPMG's Operational Transformation team comprises circa 60 team members. You will be responsible for managing projects ranging in length from several weeks to many months and leading diverse teams of up to 6-8 consultants supported by sub-contractors and members of the client’s own staff. You will deliver projects to agreed deadlines and budgets, although the focus of this role is employing complex analysis to solve client issues. Stakeholder Interaction & challenges: You will be required to regularly interact with Partners, Directors and Senior Managers within KPMG to source insight and expertise and to provide progress updates. You will also manage interactions with senior members of the client’s leadership team. Your clients will be from all industry and commercial sectors. The ability to develop strong relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds and at all levels of seniority, including senior leaders, will be crucial. You will effectively communicate points of view and evidence that shapes decision making. Impact, Risk, Accountability & Governance: More and more we are seeing significant events that are having unprecedented impacts on our clients Operations - major disruptions changing customer expectations, emerging technologies, ethical supply chain focus and disruptors entering the market. We help our clients not only to resolve their biggest operational problems but to transform their Supply Chain functions to drive differentiation in the marketplace, deliver superior customer experience and competitive advantage. The Person: We are looking for someone with a background in Consulting or industry with a focus on Supply Chain (operational or transformation). You should have strong experience in one or more of the technical areas below, and some exposure across the others: • Supply Chain Transformation, • Digital Supply Chain (robotics, automation, AI, analytics), • Supply Chain Sustainability (decarbonisation, human rights), • Supply Chain Analytics (modelling, data analysis, visibility, AI), • Network Optimisation (design, modelling, warehouse optimisation), • Planning (Sales & Operational Planning), • Logistics & Manufacturing (performance improvement) Key Requirements: • Experience developing transformation roadmaps with solutions to operational challenges., • Ability to lead transformation workstreams, ideally including technology implementation., • Experience as a workstream lead on large engagements or project manager on smaller engagements., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex data analysis to diverse audiences, • Willingness to travel, as the projects could include working on client site in the UK, Europe or Middle East, • Candidates must be eligible, able to gain and retain National Security Vetting at the level of Security Check (SC).

Location Manchester, UK (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office) About ServisBOT ServisBOT is building the next generation of AI-driven enterprise automation for regulated industries — a secure, compliant SaaS platform where AI and humans work together to deliver outcomes our clients can trust. We partner with global customers across banking, insurance, and other highly controlled environments, delivering AI-enabled solutions that meet demanding security, compliance, and reliability requirements, without slowing innovation. AI is embedded into how we build and deliver: accelerating insight, streamlining delivery, and helping teams move faster from idea to impact. And because trust matters, humans stay in control and accountable — with the governance, auditability, and operational rigor enterprises expect. Role Purpose As a Business Analyst, you’ll play a dynamic, hands-on role supporting both our product team and customer deliveries. You’ll help shape ideas into clear, actionable work — defining problems, capturing high-quality requirements, and keeping momentum across the full lifecycle of our conversational AI solutions. Day to day, you’ll flex across project coordination, product support, testing, and implementation — from discovery and design through release, hypercare, and ongoing change — using AI tools safely and responsibly to accelerate insight and delivery while keeping outcomes governed and customer-ready. You’ll become a go-to expert in ServisBOT’s platforms and delivery tools, supporting effective implementation in client environments and ensuring we deliver measurable value. You’ll also build confidence in key AI concepts like prompt engineering, LLMs, and RAG, helping translate customer needs into practical, trustworthy AI-enabled solutions. Key ResponsibilitiesProblem Definition & Discovery • Support discovery activities for product initiatives and customer engagements, • Help analyse customer needs, business processes, and constraints, • Use AI tools to:, • Summarise discovery inputs, • Explore problem spaces, • Draft initial problem statements, • Validate AI-assisted outputs with Product Managers, and Customer ChampionsRequirements & Acceptance Criteria, • Produce clear, structured requirements and acceptance criteria, • Use AI to:, • Generate first-pass requirements, • Identify gaps, edge cases, and assumptions, • Ensure final requirements are:, • Understandable, • Testable, • Reviewed and approved by accountable stakeholdersAI-Assisted Analysis & Prompt Contribution, • Contribute to the creation and refinement of analysis and discovery prompts, • Follow established prompt standards to ensure:, • Reusability, • Auditability, • Safe handling of customer and internal data, • Treat all AI outputs as drafts, applying human judgement before use Own the design, creation and maintenance of AI Agents and prompts across the agent lifecycle. Product & Customer Collaboration • Work closely with:, • Product Managers (product initiatives), • Customer Champions (customer engagements), • Engineers and QA during delivery and change, • Support impact analysis for customer change requests, • Help ensure customer-specific work does not unintentionally degrade product integrityGovernance, Risk & Compliance Awareness, • Operate in line with ISO27001, ISO42001 and SOC II controls, • Ensure AI usage complies with:, • Data classification policies, • Customer data handling rules, • Maintain basic traceability of requirements and decisions where required, • Escalate risks, ambiguity, or uncertainty earlySkills & ExperienceRequired, • Minimum 3 years experience in a Business Analyst, BA, or similar role, • Experience working with:, • Requirements gathering, • User stories / acceptance criteria, • Stakeholder collaboration, • Strong written communication and attention to detail, • Comfort using AI tools (e.g. LLMs) to support analysis, with an understanding that:, • AI accelerates work, • Humans remain accountable, • Curiosity about AI-assisted delivery, prompt design, or responsible AI useDesirable, • Experience working with enterprise or regulated customers (banking, insurance, etc.), • Familiarity with Agile or iterative delivery models, • Awareness of data security, compliance, or audit-driven environments Ways of Working At ServisBOT: • AI-assisted work is the default, not optional, • AI outputs are treated as drafts — humans own outcomes, • Security, compliance, and auditability matter as much as speed, • Roles are supported, coached, and expected to grow You’ll be encouraged to learn quickly, ask good questions, and build strong fundamentals in analysis, communication, and judgement.

D2 are an independent and growing, professional services business. Since formation in 2011, we have developed a comprehensive suite of programme management capabilities. We combine our industry expertise with innovative thinking and digital products to develop close relationships with our clients and deliver our commitments. We are actively engaged on some of the largest infrastructure projects across the UK and Canada, performing to our mission statement: “Working together to develop intelligent programme management solutions, helping to deliver a more sustainable world”. Overview of Role: The Planning Manager is responsible for leading the planning and scheduling teams across a complex programme or portfolio of projects, ensuring effective planning processes, schedule governance, reporting, and performance analysis are in place to support successful project delivery. The role requires strong leadership capability, analytical thinking, and the ability to interpret complex project information to provide clear insight and direction. The successful candidate will lead a planning team and work closely with project stakeholders to establish, maintain, and improve integrated programme schedules and reporting structures. You will also take ownership of key planning responsibilities and support evolving programme requirements throughout the project lifecycle. This is an entrepreneurial role, in that the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to grow D2's planning capabilities on existing or future commissions. Responsibilities: • Develop, implement and maintain an effective planning and scheduling strategy appropriate for programme delivery requirements., • Lead the planning function across projects and ensure alignment of planning activities and outputs., • Challenge schedule performance and identify causes of variance against baseline plans., • Produce and manage programme reporting outputs, dashboards, and planning metrics., • Monitor and validate planning data inputs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with required standards., • Lead the day-to-day management of the planning team., • Provide functional leadership, coaching, and development to planning personnel., • Work collaboratively with programme leadership and stakeholders to support decision-making., • Maintain schedule integrity and ensure planning information remains robust throughout project delivery., • Monitor and manage compliance with schedule management procedures and governance requirements., • Lead schedule reviews and recommend corrective actions where required., • Analyse schedule trends and provide strategic insight into programme performance., • Identify planning risks and establish processes to support mitigation activities., • Ensure all schedules are auditable and maintained in accordance with agreed standards and methodologies., • Support continuous improvement initiatives across programme controls functions. Requirements: • Degree qualified or equivalent demonstrable experience., • Professional membership with a recognised institution (desirable)., • Minimum 10+ years' experience in project/programme planning roles., • Significant experience delivering planning services on large-scale engineering, infrastructure, construction, or complex project environments., • Strong understanding of planning methodologies and programme controls principles., • Experience managing and developing planning teams., • Advanced knowledge of planning software and reporting tools. Technical Skills • Expert knowledge of project planning and scheduling principles., • Strong capability using planning tools such as: Primavera P6, Excel and PowerBI, • Experience developing integrated schedules and reporting systems., • Strong analytical and data interpretation capability., • Understanding of schedule risk and performance analysis techniques. Benefits: • Competitive salary (Salary dependant on experience level), • Pension scheme, • 25 days holiday + option to buy 4 days., • Additional 1 day holiday for your birthday, • Private healthcare and employee assistance programme, • Group life insurance., • Medi Cash health insurance providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills., • Enhanced family leave, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption., • Cycle to work scheme., • Financial and technical support for professional memberships, • Hybrid working, • Annual staff celebration event Core Values: All prospective D2 Global employees should strive to uphold D2 Global’s Core Values: • Innovation – We are driven to inspire others with fresh creative ideas based on continuously learning., • People – We encourage diversity whilst investing in, and developing, the very best talent., • Integrity - Our reputation, passion, and commitment inspire trust and integrity., • Community - We are a collaborative community, understanding challenges from every angle, exploring innovative solutions based on our expert knowledge.

We’re DF Capital – a specialist bank providing award-winning commercial finance, retail finance, and savings products to consumers and small businesses. Based in Manchester, we serve thousands of customers across the UK and into Europe, supporting their ambitions with tailored financial solutions. We help our customers realise their ambitions by doing things differently – combining the agility and innovation of a specialist lender with the security and service standards of a regulated bank. Whether it’s flexible lending structures or straightforward savings options, we focus on what matters most to our customers. In 2025, we launched DF Capital Retail Finance – a subsidiary of DF Capital Bank Limited – to offer specialist hire purchase solutions to retail customers. Our goal is simple: to do the absolute best for our customers, our communities, and each other. YOUR NEW ROLE: Office based: Manchester M4 We are looking for a proactive, delivery‑focused Business Analyst to join our Change and Technology team. You will support a portfolio of projects, small change and continuous improvement initiatives, taking end‑to‑end ownership of business analysis activities from initial problem definition through to delivery. The role requires an individual who can work across multiple initiatives in parallel, quickly understand business problems, assess feasible solutions, and drive outcomes at pace. You will work closely with stakeholders, delivery teams and technical colleagues to ensure improvements are well‑defined, prioritised, and successfully implemented across business processes and systems. This is a hands‑on role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys ownership and accountability, and is motivated by delivering measurable improvements to how the business operates. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: DF Capital are passionate about providing employees with the right training and support to help them excel in their roles and future careers. We are confident that an applicant with the right attitude and drive will succeed in this role. Other duties may be assigned outside of the following duties and responsibilities: Initiative Ownership & Delivery: • Take end‑to‑end ownership of business analysis initiatives, including projects, small change requests and process improvements., • Shape and clarify business problems, working with stakeholders to define outcomes, success measures and priorities., • Assess feasibility and impact of proposed changes across people, process, data and technology., • Plan and manage analysis activities to meet tight timelines and delivery milestones, balancing multiple priorities simultaneously., • Act as a conduit between the business and technology teams, ensuring clarity of scope, dependencies and delivery approach. Process Improvement & Automation: • Analyse, document and challenge current-state processes to identify inefficiencies, risks and opportunities for improvement., • Own continuous improvement initiatives from idea through to implementation and benefit realisation., • Design future‑state processes that balance efficiency, control, scalability and customer outcomes., • Drive a culture of continuous improvement by proactively identifying issues and proposing pragmatic, workable solutions. Technical Business Analysis: • Lead requirements discovery activities, including stakeholder workshops, interviews and working sessions., • Translate business needs into clear, structured functional and technical requirements suitable for development and delivery teams., • Produce high‑quality documentation (process maps, requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria) to agreed standards., • Actively manage requirements through the delivery lifecycle, supporting prioritisation, change control and issue resolution., • Support testing, implementation and change adoption to ensure solutions deliver intended outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement: • Lead and facilitate workshops, design sessions and working groups to shape solutions and drive decisions., • Build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, balancing competing priorities and viewpoints., • Proactively challenge assumptions and requirements to ensure the right problem is being solved., • Maintain clear, regular communication to ensure stakeholders remain engaged, informed and aligned throughout delivery. Salesforce & Digital Tools • Work with Salesforce workflows, automations, and process builder tools (prior experience preferred)., • Assist in designing and testing Salesforce-based solutions to support business operations. Design & UX Collaboration: • Use Figma to create wireframes, process maps, and visual documentation., • Collaborate with designers and developers to ensure user-friendly, intuitive solutions. Requirements Education • Recent degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field Experience: • 1–3 years’ experience in a business analysis, change, or delivery role, preferably within banking/financial services or a fast‑paced technology environment., • Demonstrated ability to manage workload effectively while maintaining focus on delivery milestones and deadlines., • Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently in a fast‑paced environment., • Comfortable working in a non‑linear manner, adapting priorities as new information and dependencies emerge., • Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivery outcomes, from problem definition through to implementation., • Able to work to tight deadlines while maintaining quality, control, and stakeholder confidence., • Proactive and delivery‑focused, with the confidence to challenge requirements and drive work forward., • Highly organised, able to plan and manage analysis activities effectively across competing priorities., • Confident working independently while collaborating effectively across business and technology teams., • Proficiency in business analysis and delivery tools such as Jira or Redmine. Experience working with Salesforce (CRM) and process‑mapping / design tools including Visio and Figma (or equivalent)., • Strong understanding of process mapping, workflow automation, continuous improvement principles, and control frameworks., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience engaging and managing stakeholders across both business and technology teams. This role requires a Business Analyst who can independently own and drive multiple improvement initiatives at pace, shaping problems, defining solutions, and working hands‑on with stakeholders and delivery teams to turn ideas into outcomes. Benefits • Private Medical insurance for you and your partner, • 10% Employer pension contribution, • 30-day annual leave entitlement plus Bank/Public Holidays, • Free Gym Membership, • Discretionary annual bonus, • Discretionary share awards, • Life Assurance, • Income Protection, • Save As You Earn company share acquisition scheme, • Tax efficient salary sacrifice scheme to obtain bicycles and electric vehicles, • 4 days of paid Volunteering leave to support our local communities, • Vibrant office location in the lively city centre of Manchester

We’re DF Capital – a specialist bank providing award-winning commercial finance, retail finance, and savings products to consumers and small businesses. Based in Manchester, we serve thousands of customers across the UK and into Europe, supporting their ambitions with tailored financial solutions. We help our customers realise their ambitions by doing things differently – combining the agility and innovation of a specialist lender with the security and service standards of a regulated bank. Whether it’s flexible lending structures or straightforward savings options, we focus on what matters most to our customers. In 2025, we launched DF Capital Retail Finance – a subsidiary of DF Capital Bank Limited – to offer specialist hire purchase solutions to retail customers. Our goal is simple: to do the absolute best for our customers, our communities, and each other. YOUR NEW ROLE: Our Credit & Portfolio team sits at the heart of the business, overseeing all aspects of the customer journey from onboarding to recovery. You’ll join the DF Capital Lending Decisioning, Credit & Portfolio team with responsibility for the monitoring, analysis and optimisation of the SME & Consumer lending portfolio. The role focuses on assessing portfolio performance, identifying emerging risks and providing insights to support credit strategy, risk management and commercial decision making. You will be detail driven, diligent, meticulous, and considered in your approach, spotting, and escalating issues early to drive the best possible outcomes for the Bank and our customers. A good level of proficiency in using Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe and other presentational materials is required. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting • Analyse the performance of the SME loan portfolio (arrears, defaults, recoveries, yields), • Produce regular MI packs for senior stakeholders, • Track key credit metrics such as PD, LGD, and EAD, • Monitor sector, geographic, and concentration risks Risk Analysis • Identify early warning signs of portfolio deterioration, • Conduct trend analysis across industries and borrower types, • Support stress testing and scenario analysis, • Assist in IFRS 9 provisioning and ECL modelling Data & Insights • Extract and analyse large datasets (Excel, SQL, Python), • Develop dashboards (using Power BI, Tableau), • Provide actionable insights to stakeholders Strategy & Decision Support • Support development of credit policies and risk appetite, • Evaluate new lending strategies and product changes, • Assist in pricing and profitability analysis Regulatory & Governance • Ensure internal Credit reporting aligns with regulatory expectations, • Support audits and maintain data quality Requirements • 3+ years in commercial lending (or similar roles) to small & medium sized businesses with experience in one or more of the following areas: inventory financing, dealer stocking, leasing, asset finance, trade finance or ABL, including invoice finance., • Ability to deliver against deadlines, articulate outputs from own analysis, recommendations and basis of decisions clearly and to a varied audience including SLT., • Writing comprehensive reports including the basis for your recommendations,, • You will have excellent attention to detail, with the ability to conduct detailed statistical analysis, interpreting and articulating meaningful information from trends and statistics., • Ability to work well on your own and as part of a team, building effective working relationships with colleagues across all areas of the business, and influencing others to take appropriate actions to address issues found. Essential • Experience in banking or financial services (SME preferred), • Strong Excel skills, • Understanding of PD, LGD, ECL, IFRS 9, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Desirable • SQL, Python or R experience, • Knowledge of UK regulatory environment preferred, • Experience in portfolio modelling or stress testing Qualifications • Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or similar, • Professional qualifications (CFA, FRM, ACA, ACCA) desirable Benefits · Private medical insurance for you and your family · 10% Employer pension contribution · 30-day annual leave entitlement plus Bank/Public Holidays · Free Gym Membership · Discretionary annual bonus · Discretionary share awards · Life Assurance · Income Protection · Save As You Earn company share acquisition scheme. · Tax efficient salary sacrifice scheme to obtain bicycles and electric vehicles. · 3 days paid Volunteering leave to support our local communities. · Vibrant office location in the lively city centre of Manchester.

A leading, commercial property business is seeking a Group Sustainability Manager to be based in their Manchester office. You will be their first sustainability hire, focused on developing and implementing their sustainability strategy, ESG Reporting and KPIs, managing ESG communications and driving decarbonisation. Duties will include: • Development and delivery of the Sustainability & ESG strategy., • Report into the leadership and update investors on progress, acting as a trusted advisor., • Performance management and reporting, covering ESG requirements, carbon emissions, energy usage and tracking improvements through the introduction of ESG KPIs., • Lead social impact campaigns and charitable initiatives to maximise their benefits., • Work collaboratively across the business to embed ESG strategy, build sustainability best practices and increase awareness., • Work with the marketing team on external ESG communications and lead on external engagement activities, such as partnerships and events. Candidate MUST have: • Experience in a similar sustainability role within the property / built environment / real estate industry., • Sustainability strategy experience, embedding the strategy and driving continual improvement., • Good stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the business’s various departments., • Data analysis and reporting skills, tracking performance indicators, generating annual ESG reports and aligning to industry standards., • Experience working on Social Value / Social Impact / Community and / or Health and Wellness projects., • Passion for sustainability and to continue expanding your knowledge. Desirable are: • Experience of working with investment management, • IEMA or other suitable body membership. The role offers hybrid working, with 2 days a week from home and requires occasional travel to other sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and progressive business, that is rapidly expanding and supports your personal development; in a role that you can make your own. The successful candidate will receive a basic salary of up to £50,000 based on your skills, bonus, pension and good benefits. Key words: Sustainability Manager, ESG Manager, sustainability strategy, Sustainability Lead, property, construction, built environment, real estate, ESG reporting, ESG KPIs, social impact, social value, governance, sustainability report, sustainability jobs, ESG jobs, Manchester, Cheshire.

Role Profile: Process Automation & Digitalization Specialist Location: Manchester, UK Contract Type: Temporary (6 months) Rate: £21.90 per hour Purpose of the Role Support the Europe Supply Operations Transformation agenda by designing, developing, and deploying automation solutions and digital tools that improve operational efficiency across supply planning, Logistics & Order Management Europe (ELOM), logistics visibility, and customs processes. Bring technical expertise in AI, process automation, data analytics, and digitalization to accelerate ongoing transformation initiatives and support the development of scalable digital capabilities across Supply Operations. Key Responsibilities • Process Automation: Identify, design, and implement automation solutions (workflow automation, automated reporting, data validation, milestone monitoring, exception management, document processing, and notification workflows) to eliminate manual tasks in supply operations processes, • AI & Analytics: Support development based on AI/ML-based tools for decision support, data analysis, predictive capabilities, and operational insights within Supply Operations team, • Digitalization: Support the digital transformation roadmap by building prototypes, proof-of-concepts, dashboards, Power Apps, and scalable digital solutions, • Integration: Connect automation solutions with existing systems (SAP S/4HANA, planning tools, reporting platforms, SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform, and visibility tools), • Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Create technical documentation, process guides, and user training materials to ensure sustainability beyond the contract period, • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with Supply Operations team (Logistics & Order Management Europe (ELOM), Planning & Customs), operations leads, and IT to understand pain points and translate them into practical technical solutions, • Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, and efficiency improvements across operational and reporting processes Required Skills & Experience • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Supply Chain Analytics, or related technical discipline, • Proven experience in process automation (Python, Power Automate, Power Apps, UiPath, or similar technologies), • Working knowledge of AI/ML tools and frameworks (e.g., machine learning libraries, NLP, generative AI applications, AI copilots, or automation agents), • Experience with data manipulation and visualization (SQL, Power BI, Databricks, Excel automation, or equivalent), • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred), • Experience working with APIs, system integrations, and structured/unstructured data sources, • Ability to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver within tight timescales, • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language for non-technical stakeholders Desirable • Experience in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing environments, • Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, APO, OTM, or logistics visibility platforms, • Experience with API integrations and cloud platforms (Azure preferred), • Exposure to Agile or iterative delivery methods, • Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate), • Experience supporting digital transformation or automation initiatives in operational environments Key Competencies • Problem-solving and analytical thinking, • Self-starter with initiative to identify opportunities and drive improvements, • Collaboration across functions, cultures, and geographies, • Delivery-focused with pragmatic approach to solution design, • Ability to balance technical development with operational business needs, • Adaptability and willingness to work in fast-changing transformation environments

D2 are an independent and growing, professional services business. Since formation in 2011, we have developed a comprehensive suite of programme management capabilities. We combine our industry expertise with innovative thinking and digital products to develop close relationships with our clients our clients and deliver our commitments. We are actively engaged on some of the largest infrastructure projects across the UK and Canada, performing to our mission statement: “Working together to develop intelligent programme management solutions, helping to deliver a more sustainable world”. Overview of Role: As a Programme/Project Controls Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing project controls leadership across key infrastructure projects. You will support the establishment and operation of best-practice controls, ensuring accurate forecasting, transparent reporting, and effective governance throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with senior client stakeholders, delivery teams, commercial leads, and supply chain partners to provide insight, challenge, and drive performance improvement. Responsibilities: • Lead and manage project controls activities across one or multiple infrastructure workstreams., • Develop, maintain and assure integrated project schedules, including baseline management, critical path analysis, and progress measurement., • Provide accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support decision-making., • Own and maintain risk and opportunity processes, facilitating workshops and ensuring mitigation plans are embedded into delivery plans., • Deliver high-quality project controls reporting packs (weekly/monthly), including KPIs, dashboards, and executive-level narrative., • Support robust change control, capturing schedule/cost impacts and ensuring governance and approvals are maintained., • Provide assurance of programme health, highlighting key risks, issues, and recovery actions early., • Engage confidently with client and stakeholder teams, presenting insights clearly and influencing outcomes., • Mentor and support junior project controls resources where required and contribute to continuous improvement across D2 Global’s controls capability. Requirements: • Proven experience in a Project Controls Manager / Senior Project Controls role within major infrastructure (rail, transport, utilities, energy, civils, or large capital programmes)., • Strong knowledge of project controls disciplines: planning, cost, risk, reporting, governance, and performance management., • High proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, with strong Excel capability., • Experience producing client-facing reporting and presenting performance insights to senior stakeholders., • Strong understanding of programme controls, baseline management, forecasting, and change control., • A collaborative, proactive approach with the confidence to challenge and influence. Desirable: • Experience working in a consultancy / PMO / client-side environment., • Knowledge of NEC (and/or FIDIC) contracts and how change impacts time and cost., • Familiarity with Power BI, dashboards, and data-led reporting., • Professional qualification or working towards (APM / PMI / RICS or equivalent). Benefits: • Competitive salary (Salary dependant on experience level), • Pension scheme, • 25 days holiday + option to buy 4 days., • Additional 1 day holiday for your birthday, • Private healthcare and employee assistance programme, • Group life insurance., • Medi Cash health insurance providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills., • Enhanced family leave, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption., • Cycle to work scheme., • Financial and technical support for professional memberships, • Hybrid working, • Summer and Winter staff celebration events Core Values: We pride ourselves on behaving and delivering to our core values: • People – We encourage diversity whilst investing in, and developing, the very best talent., • Integrity - Our reputation, passion, and commitment inspire trust and integrity., • Community - We are a collaborative community, understanding challenges from every angle, exploring innovative solutions based on our expert knowledge., • Innovation – We are driven to inspire others with fresh creative ideas based on continuously learning.

Role: Lead Analytics Manager Location: Hybrid — 3 days in Manchester City Centre 🏢 Salary: £55k–£65k (DOE) 💰 Our client is an ambitious scale‑up consultancy hiring a Lead Web Analyst as they enter a fast growth phase. They deliver real‑time, commercial analytics for clients via a small, agile, customer‑first team - think outcomes over agency bureaucracy. 🚀 What you’ll do • Own client engagements end‑to‑end: scoping, delivery, presenting insights and building strong client relationships., • Lead and line manage a small analytics team (min. 2 Analysts), providing coaching, QA and career development., • Design and implement GA4 + Google Tag Manager solutions and measurement strategies., • Deliver AI proof‑of‑concepts and help operationalise AI/ML insights into analytics workflows., • Build dashboards, run analysis and translate data into clear, commercial recommendations., • Proactively identify cross‑sell opportunities and work with the commercial team to broaden client engagements (additional products/services). About you • Passionate data advocate who enjoys empowering businesses with insight. ❤️, • Strong GA4 & GTM implementation experience — commercial project delivery preferred. 🛠️, • Proven people management experience (line managing at least 2 analysts or equivalent). 📚, • Experience with AI POCs or integrating AI into analytics workflows is a strong plus. 🤖, • Confident presenter — can deliver client workshops and influence stakeholders. ✅, • Commercial mindset — comfortable spotting and supporting cross‑sell opportunities. Why join • Genuine impact in a nimble, mission‑driven consultancy., • Work closely with industry leaders, shape delivery and grow with the business., • Strong learning culture and real client exposure — not just dashboards. Interested? Apply or contact Ash at Loop for a confidential chat. ✌️

Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, test, and maintain Workday integrations using technologies such as APIs, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, RaaS, Studio, and Orchestrate., • Manage and support data flows between Workday and downstream systems including Payroll, Finance, Identity & Access Management, and enterprise data platforms., • Oversee integration platform operations and API management, including SOAP/REST services, authentication methods, vendor updates, and technical performance monitoring., • Deploy and maintain integrations with external applications and data warehouses, ensuring secure data transmission through encryption, PGP, secret management, private endpoints, and network controls., • Act as a Workday technical SME, translating business requirements and user stories into scalable technical solutions and system designs., • Serve as an escalation point for troubleshooting integration and configuration issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing sustainable fixes., • Lead integration-related release activities, including impact analysis, regression testing, mandatory update reviews, and break/fix support., • Ensure data accuracy and integrity through regular audits, validations, and proactive system maintenance across integrated platforms., • Stay up to date with Workday releases, emerging technologies, and industry best practices, driving continuous improvement initiatives., • Support training, documentation, and change management activities related to Workday enhancements while mentoring and sharing knowledge with HRIS team members. Key Requirements: • Proven experience working with Workday Core HCM and related modules., • Strong understanding of HR processes, system integrations, and end-to-end data flows., • Expertise in Workday Reporting, including Advanced, Matrix, and Composite reports, as well as calculated fields and EIBs., • Hands-on experience developing and supporting Workday integrations using tools such as Studio, Core Connectors, and related technologies., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues effectively., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences., • A strong focus on data integrity, confidentiality, governance, and continuous improvement.

The Firm Established in 2020, KP Law (previously Keller Postman) is a specialist litigation boutique, focussing on collective redress. The firm has over 100 employees across offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool, representing over 250,000 individual clients across a range of cases in areas such as product liability, competition, worker rights, data breach and privacy and financial services. Our ethos is to combine the best legal talent with a strong operational and technological platform to enable its clients to pursue cases that could not otherwise be brought against large corporates as a result of their wrongdoing. Uniquely, KP Law is owned and fully financed by a recognised UK litigation funder (Legatus Holdings), this allows us to take on larger, headline making cases with greater efficiency and confidence. All of our cases are for claimants and carried out under contingent fee agreements at no cost or risk to its clients. KP Law was ranked Tier 1 for Group Litigation: Claimant in The Legal 500 UK Guide 2026, and Band 2 for Group Litigation: Claimant in Chambers and Partners 2026. The Role Role Summary As a Data Analyst you will play a pivotal role in providing valuable insights and analysis to internal and external customers. Working in a small team, you will collaborate with Legal teams, data engineers and developers to strengthen data-driven decision-making across the organisation. By delivering high quality analytical solutions across reporting solutions such as Power BI, the Data Analyst enables teams to make informed decisions, identify performance drivers, and continuously improve operational outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Reporting & Data Visualisation • Design, build, and maintain reports and dashboards that turn complex data into clear, actionable insights, • Apply data visualisation best practices to effectively communicate findings to varied audiences, • Automate routine and recurring reports to improve efficiency and consistency. Data Analysis & Insight • Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities aligned to business objectives, • Provide analytical support to inform key business initiatives and decision making, • Generate meaningful insights to support both operational and strategic outcomes Stakeholder Engagement • Collaborate with business teams to gather reporting requirements and translate them into technical specifications., • Provide guidance and training to end‑users on accessing, interpreting, and leveraging reports and dashboards effectively., • Present insights and recommendations that influence operational and strategic decision‑making. Data Quality, Governance & Integrity • Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency across all reports and analytical outputs, • Carry out regular data cleansing, validation, and reconciliation activities, • Support the implementation and adherence to data governance policies and standards Documentation & Knowledge Sharing • Document methodologies, processes, and outputs to promote transparency, repeatability, and knowledge sharing Continuous Improvement • Monitor the performance of existing reports and dashboards, implementing improvements where needed., • Contribute to the development of reporting standards, documentation, data definitions, and governance practices. Essential Skills & Experience: ·Degree in a STEM subject or experience in data analysis or business intelligence. ·Proficiency in Power BI, including data modelling, DAX, and visualisation best practices. ·Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets. ·Solid SQL skills for querying and preparing data. ·Experience working with stakeholders to understand needs and present findings. ·High attention to detail and strong data quality mindset. Desirable Skills & Attributes: ·Experience working with Databricks for data transformation or analytics workflows. ·Experience developing Salesforce reports and dashboards. ·Foundational knowledge of Python for data manipulation, automation, or analysis. ·Experience with cloud data environments such as Azure or AWS. ·Familiarity with ETL tools, or similar data‑integration technologies. ·Understanding of data modelling concepts. ·Familiarity with legal industry data and metrics. Equal Opportunities Our approach to our people is underpinned by our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a richly diverse workforce made up of the best talent in our industry. With a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for KP Law is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. Our Values At KP Law, we pride ourselves on being a values-led law firm. Excellence in Everything ·We deliver high-quality work, ensuring accuracy, and attention to detail in everything we do. ·We seek continuing competence by embracing feedback, learning from our experiences and that of others, and developing our expertise. ·We hold ourselves and each other to account for upholding the highest professional standards, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service. Together We Achieve More ·We collaborate openly, valuing and respecting diverse perspectives to achieve the best results. ·We support and trust one another, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. ·We recognise that success is a team effort, sharing knowledge and celebrating each other’s achievements. There’s Always a Way ·We approach challenges with a positive and proactive mindset, exploring creative and practical solutions. ·We take ownership of problems, staying committed and resilient until we achieve the best outcome. ·We embrace change and adaptability, seeing obstacles as opportunities to improve and innovate. Our Benefits We strive to offer a rounded benefits package, that employees value, no matter what stage of their career they are in. Current benefits include: • Annual discretionary bonus scheme, • Company contributory pension scheme, • Hybrid working, • Life assurance, • Cash-back healthcare scheme, • Enhanced family friendly polices, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Subsidised gym membership, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Staff referral scheme

About us: Toluna is the global research and insights leader that enables businesses to make smarter, data-driven decisions – faster. For 26 years, we have partnered with the world’s leading brands, delivering transformative impact through our advanced technology platform, comprehensive solution portfolio, expansive global first-party panel, and world-class team of leading research experts. Since 2019, we’ve made significant investments in artificial intelligence to enhance automation, accelerate insight delivery, and unlock deeper understanding at scale. With 40+ offices worldwide, Toluna operates in 70+ countries, redefining the future of insights. Learn more at www.tolunacorporate.com . Introduction: As a Senior Research Manager focused on financial services, you will play a key role in driving project success and leading client relationships alongside a dynamic team of researchers. This position is pivotal in delivering actionable insights for high-profile clients in a collaborative, growth-oriented work environment. Responsibilities: Client and Project Management • Lead multiple projects, with a focus on the financial services sector., • Design research that meets project objectives in consultation with clients., • Manage end-to-end, predominantly ad hoc research projects, including survey design, data analysis, and results presentation., • Analyze and transform data into clear, high quality, story-driven reports and presentations that address clients’ research, commercial, and communication goals, whilst keeping in mind regulatory requirements., • Maximize use of internal AI tools to enhance research delivery., • Review deliverables from more junior members of the team., • Work closely with internal operations teams to oversee survey deployment, data collection, and analysis processes, while managing timelines, budget and delivery efficiency. Strategic Contribution • Develop a strong understanding of client business needs, with the ability to deliver tailored solutions., • Demonstrate deep knowledge of consumer insights on topics like new product/service development, Consumer Duty, communications testing and advertising campaigns., • Contribute to business development by supporting proposals, pitches, and account growth initiatives as needed. Your Profile: • 10+ years of experience in quantitative research, including UK and international studies., • Knowledgeable in and passionate about the financial services industry., • Proven expertise in designing, managing, and delivering complex adhoc research projects to answer business questions., • Excellent analytical and storytelling skills with a focus on turning complex data into actionable insights and compelling presentations., • Proven ability to manage client relationships., • A results-driven, can-do attitude with a passion for research excellence., • Positive, solution-oriented attitude., • Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment., • Commitment to fostering an inclusive, empathetic, and transparent work culture., • Strong organizational and project management skills, handling multiple tasks effectively., • Experience or education in fields such as Marketing, Business, Economics, Communications, Social Sciences, or similar areas. Formal degrees are welcome but not required., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. What success looks like in this role: • Develop strong relationships with key clients within the first 3 months., • Demonstrate financial services expertise., • Lead multiple adhoc studies with a strong focus on quality and client objectives., • Ensure high-quality, on-time delivery across your projects., • Work closely with a wider team of researchers and client directors., • Effective co-operation with internal operational teams. Our Values: Acting with Ownership- Demonstrating individual accountability Bringing a forward mindset- Being action-oriented, bold and entrepreneurial Collaborating with Curiosity- Exhibiting teamwork through togetherness Discussing openly, committing jointly- Sharing your views openly Embracing empathy- Being egoless & caring What we Offer: At Toluna, we’re all about creating a welcoming, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow within our global team. Inclusion and respect are at the heart of what we do. Our community connects over 72 million people across 70 countries. If you’re passionate about making an impact, we’d love to have you on board. Join our global team. We welcome big thinking and reward great work.

About the job Company Description Vintex Technologies Ltd is one of the fastest-growing software development and IT consulting firms focused on helping startups, SMBs, and enterprises accelerate digital transformation through innovative technology solutions. The company delivers scalable products and strategic consulting services designed to solve real business challenges across modern digital ecosystems. With expertise spanning blockchain, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and data technologies, Vintex Technologies has successfully delivered more than 300 projects for clients ranging from emerging startups to Fortune 500 companies. The company combines global development leadership with highly skilled engineering talent to provide high-quality and cost-effective technology solutions. Vintex Technologies is committed to building next-generation digital infrastructure while helping organizations unlock the value of blockchain innovation and decentralized financial technologies. Role Description We are hiring a DeFi Quantitative Yield Architect (Remote, London) to design, optimize, and manage advanced quantitative yield strategies across decentralized finance ecosystems. This role focuses on building algorithmic yield frameworks, analyzing on-chain financial data, and optimizing capital deployment across staking, lending, liquidity provisioning, and automated yield strategies. The architect will collaborate with blockchain infrastructure, analytics, and research teams to maximize risk-adjusted returns across decentralized financial systems. Responsibilities • Design and implement quantitative yield strategies across DeFi ecosystems, • Analyze on-chain market data, liquidity flows, and protocol performance metrics, • Optimize capital deployment through staking, lending, liquidity provisioning, and yield farming, • Develop algorithmic frameworks for yield generation and treasury optimization, • Evaluate tokenomics, incentive structures, and DeFi protocol sustainability, • Monitor market volatility, smart contract risk, and liquidity exposure, • Conduct backtesting and performance analysis of quantitative strategies, • Collaborate with blockchain infrastructure and analytics teams on financial optimization initiatives Qualifications • Strong understanding of DeFi protocols, blockchain ecosystems, and digital asset markets, • Experience in quantitative finance, yield optimization, or algorithmic trading strategies, • Knowledge of staking systems, AMMs, liquidity pools, and decentralized lending protocols, • Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools, smart contracts, and on-chain data analysis, • Programming experience in Python, SQL, R, or similar analytical languages is preferred, • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and risk management skills, • Active involvement in Web3 and decentralized finance communities Benefits • Remote work environment with flexible collaboration, • Opportunity to work within a rapidly growing blockchain and technology consulting company, • Exposure to advanced DeFi yield systems and quantitative blockchain finance, • Collaborative and innovation-driven team culture, • Opportunities for professional growth within Web3 and decentralized finance Compensation Salary range: £95,000 to £135,000 GBP per year depending on experience and quantitative DeFi expertise Performance-based bonuses, token incentives, and potential profit-sharing opportunities may also be offered.

Product Manager (x2) Manchester (Hybrid) £55k-£65k We’re partnering with a fast-growing Manchester business that is rebuilding its product and technology capability from the ground up and hiring a Product Manager to lead one of its core product squads. You’ll join a cross-functional squad responsible for customer-facing digital products used by millions of members across retail, rewards, and ecommerce-style experiences. The business is investing heavily in product, engineering, AI tooling, and internal capability building, creating a real opportunity to shape product culture, delivery standards, and customer experience from an early stage. The role You’ll own one of the UK product squads end-to-end, partnering closely with the Tech Lead and UX Designer while working directly with the CTO and wider business. This is a delivery-first product environment. Discovery matters but shipping matters more. They want someone who can move quickly, make pragmatic decisions, run smart experiments, and measure success by what happens in production. What you’ll be doing • Owning the squad roadmap, backlog, priorities, and quarterly outcomes, • Shipping meaningful product improvements every sprint, with a strong focus on measurable customer and commercial impact, • Driving experimentation across activation, conversion, engagement, and retention metrics, • Working closely with Engineering, UX, Data, Marketing, CRM, and Commercial teams to ensure releases land effectively, • Partnering with the Tech Lead to make sensible trade-offs around scope, speed, sequencing, and quality, • Use AI tooling to accelerate research, analysis, prototyping, and delivery workflows, • Providing clear communication into leadership around progress, blockers, risks, and priorities, • Contributing to the wider product practice as the company builds out multiple product squads What they’re looking for • 4+ years’ experience in Product Management with a track record of shipping products and improving measurable outcomes, • A highly delivery-oriented mindset with experience working in fast-moving product teams, • Strong understanding of growth, funnels, experimentation, and A/B testing principles, • Commercial awareness and an ability to prioritise based on business impact, • Interest or experience using AI tooling within product workflows, • Experience within consumer-facing or transactional digital products, • Strong communication skills with a low-ego, collaborative approach Nice to have • Background in retail, loyalty, fintech, marketplaces, or ecommerce environments, • Mobile app product experience, • Experience with analytics, experimentation, and personalisation platforms such as GA4, Firebase, FullStory, AB Tasty, or Bloomreach, • Exposure to OKR frameworks, Azure DevOps, or Jira What will you get out of it? You’ll be joining during a major period of product and tech transformation, with the chance to: • Help shape a modern product culture focused on ownership, pace, experimentation, and outcomes, • Work directly with senior leadership and influence product direction from an early stage, • Direct access to leadership within a business investing heavily in its future product capability Alongside a strong overall package, you’ll receive a salary somewhere between £55,000 - £65,000, bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension, hybrid working and discounted products and services. Get in touch for more information!

HCLTech is a global technology company, spread across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. We re powered by our people a global, diverse, multi-generational talent - representing 161 nationalities whose unique spark, perspective and boundless passion drive our culture of proactive value creation and problem-solving. Our purpose is to bring together the best of technology and our people to supercharge progress for everyone, everywhere our clients, partners, their stakeholders, communities, and the planet. As a company, we are deeply focused on accelerating our ESG agenda. We are also creating technology-enabled sustainable solutions with and for our clients and partners. We embed ESG imperatives into every aspect of our business and ensure that the progress we supercharge is responsible, inclusive and beneficial to all our stakeholders in the long term. We have committed to achieving net zero by 2040. To learn more about how we can supercharge progress for you, visit www.hcltech.com Job Title- Infrastructure Engineer Location- Edinburgh, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester or Bristol Hybrid mode- 2 days week (Work from client location) Infrastructure Engineer role focused on secure web access and SASE engineering. The role is responsible for the end-to-end design, build, deployment, and lifecycle management of technologies that enable secure web access for both users and machine-based traffic. This includes SASE platforms, secure enterprise browser solutions, and controls governing human and machine to machine access. The role requires strong hands‑on engineering capability and experience with automation and code‑driven delivery. Role Overview The role is responsible for the engineering, configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management of technologies enabling secure colleague and machine web access. This includes involvement across SASE components, secure enterprise browsing solutions, and controls supporting both human and machine‑to‑machine traffic. As the organisation moves from ClickOps to DevOps, the role requires strong hands‑on engineering capability and experience with automation and code‑driven delivery. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Engineering Excellence • Contribute hands‑on DevOps engineering expertise using Infrastructure as Code, Policy as Code, CI/CD, API‑driven automation, automated testing, and observability., • Build, enhance, and maintain web access protection infrastructure, including proxy services, protected corporate browsers, and web/API traffic controls., • Evolve infrastructure and security patterns for internet connectivity, B2B integrations, and browser/policy control., • Support product and platform teams with technical input across design, architecture, and roadmap evolution., • Conduct root cause analysis and support incident remediation in collaboration with security and platform teams. Operational Delivery • Implement policy‑as‑code and configuration‑as‑code approaches to remove reliance on manual portal‑based administration., • Support the monitoring, stability, and continual improvement of SASE services, secure enterprise browser technologies, and machine‑traffic infrastructure., • Support incident, change, and problem management activities for web access protection services., • Ensure services meet resilience, documentation, compliance, and audit requirements., • Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure high‑quality service delivery. Risk, Security & Compliance • Implement and maintain security and access policies for web traffic aligned to enterprise risk frameworks., • Integrate with SIEM and analytics platforms to support threat detection and response., • Balance security controls with usability, particularly in the browser and colleague web‑access journey., • Participate in security reviews, risk assessments, and updates to relevant policies. Required Experience • Strong hands‑on modern engineering experience, including CI/CD tooling (e.g., GitHub), Terraform, Python, infrastructure/policy/config‑as‑code., • Experience working with SASE platforms (e.g., Zscaler, Palo Alto, Blue Coat, McAfee Web Gateway/SkyHigh) and secure enterprise browsers (e.g., Chrome Enterprise, Island, Talon, Edge for Business)., • Knowledge of security controls, DLP, browser isolation, and SASE patterns., • Experience contributing to incident resolution and change processes., • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across technical and product teams. Desirable Experience • Experience in regulated environments., • Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP).

Data Analyst Location: Edinburgh or Manchester (Hybrid – 1 day onsite per week, Wednesdays) Type: Contract Overview We’re looking for a highly data-focused Data Analyst to support the development of data products within a modern AWS-based architecture. This role is centred on deep data analysis and discovery (70%), alongside logical data modelling (30%), helping shape how raw data is standardised, structured, and consumed. You’ll work closely with engineering teams, translating business needs into technical user stories and supporting the evolution of scalable data solutions. Key Responsibilities Data Analysis & Discovery (70%) • Conduct detailed data discovery across multiple datasets, identifying structure, quality, and relationships, • Investigate and interrogate data to uncover insights and anomalies, • Work hands-on with SQL to query and analyse large datasets, • Support data grouping, profiling, and exploration activities, • Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and translate these into actionable outputs, • Contribute to the creation and refinement of data products Data Modelling (30%) • Develop and maintain logical data models (LDM), • Map and align data structures to Federated Data Models (FDM), • Support data standardisation processes, particularly from raw data sources, • Work closely with architecture and engineering teams on data product architecture, • Ensure consistency and best practice across data modelling and design Technical Environment & Experience • Strong SQL skills (essential), • Experience working with AWS (including S3 buckets), • Exposure to data product architecture, • Understanding of raw data ingestion and standardisation, • Experience collaborating with data engineering / extract engineering teams, • Ability to write and refine technical user stories Skills & Profile • Highly analytical with a strong focus on data investigation and discovery, • Comfortable working in data-heavy, complex environments, • Strong understanding of logical data modelling principles, • Ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical delivery, • Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working with ambiguous datasets Additional Information • Hybrid working: 1 day per week onsite (Wednesday) in either Edinburgh or Manchester, • Flexible engagement options available, • Fast-paced, delivery-focused environment

Spectrum Brands, a ~$3B global consumer products company, are on the lookout for an experienced and commercially minded EMEA Demand Planning Manager to lead the demand planning function across our Home & Personal Care division throughout Europe, the UK, Middle East and Africa. This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for driving forecast accuracy, improving planning capability, and ensuring the business has a robust and aligned demand plan to support strategic growth. Reporting into the Head of EMEA Planning, you will lead a team of seven Demand Planners and play a key role within the wider S&OP process. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance, you’ll ensure demand plans are both commercially informed and operationally achievable, enabling effective decision-making across the region. This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building high-performing teams, and is passionate about using data, insight and collaboration to drive business performance. The Role As EMEA Demand Planning Manager, you will own the end-to-end demand planning process across multiple EMEA markets, ensuring the delivery of a single aligned consensus forecast that supports operational and financial objectives. You’ll lead the Demand Review process within S&OP, providing an accurate unconstrained forecast while identifying risks, opportunities and key market insights for senior stakeholders. A key part of the role will be developing and embedding consistent forecasting standards, governance and best practices across the region, whilst still allowing flexibility for local market requirements. You’ll work closely with commercial teams to understand promotional activity, product launches and market trends, ensuring forecasts reflect the latest business intelligence. Partnering with Supply Planning and Finance, you’ll help balance demand with operational capability and support wider budgeting and forecasting activities. Alongside leading the team day-to-day, you’ll focus heavily on continuous improvement - analysing forecast performance, identifying root causes, improving processes and driving planning maturity across the organisation. You’ll also support system enhancements and project activity linked to demand planning and wider supply chain transformation initiatives. Success in the role will be measured through forecast accuracy and bias, inventory optimisation, excess and obsolete stock management, and customer service performance. About You We are looking for an experienced Demand Planning leader with a strong understanding of S&OP and a proven ability to operate within complex regional or global environments. You bring both strategic thinking and operational delivery, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive alignment across cross-functional teams. You’ll be confident leading and developing teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Strong analytical capability is essential, alongside the ability to turn data into clear insight and actionable recommendations. You’ll also bring experience working with ERP and planning systems such as SAP, S/4 Hana, SAP IBP or similar tools, with a solid understanding of forecasting methodologies, planning governance and demand analytics. You’ll ideally have: • 5+ years’ experience within Demand Planning, including leadership experience managing planning teams, • Strong exposure to S&OP processes within a fast-paced commercial environment, • Experience working with forecasting and planning systems such as SAP, SAP IBP or similar, • Strong analytical and forecasting capability, including statistical analysis and interpretation, • Experience managing complex supply chains, including Far East / long lead-time suppliers, • The ability to influence and collaborate effectively across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance, • A degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Logistics, Economics or a related discipline This is an exciting opportunity to join a business operating across a diverse and growing EMEA region, where you’ll have real visibility, influence and the ability to shape planning capability at scale. You’ll be joining a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement and strong leadership, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact across the organisation. Benefits • 25 days holiday + Bank holidays, • Company Pension, • Life Assurance, • Private Health Care, • Colleague discount, • Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)