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A growing professional services company is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead and develop its FP&A function and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making at executive board level. This is a senior leadership role (3 days WFH) responsible for evolving the existing FP&A capability into a forward-looking, insight-driven function that delivers meaningful analysis, robust forecasting, and high-quality reporting to executive leadership and the Board. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering strategic financial insight at executive and board level and will understand the expectations placed on a modern FP&A function in a commercially focused organisation. The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Head of FP&A will be responsible for driving financial insight, strengthening performance reporting, and ensuring the organisations leadership team has the data and analysis required to make informed strategic decisions. Key responsibilities include: Finance & Business Strategy Support the Finance Director in communicating financial strategy and recommended actions to senior leadership and the Board. Contribute to the development of the organisations five-year business plan and long-term financial strategy. Develop meaningful financial KPIs to measure business performance and the success of strategic initiatives. Analyse competitor and market financial information to provide insight that supports strategic decision-making. Lead commercial pricing discussions for new opportunities, including developing standard cost and pricing models. Business Performance Reporting Monitor performance against key targets and deliver clear, corporate-level management information to senior management and the Board. Ensure routine management reporting is produced on time, is accurate, and reflects agreed data from key stakeholders. Provide clear financial reporting that highlights trends, key risks, opportunities, and strategic implications. Build strong relationships across the organisation Support the Finance Director in preparing board reports and presentations on financial performance and strategic developments. Forecasting, Cash Flow & Financial Modelling Develop and maintain a robust planning and analysis framework to support goal setting and performance measurement across the business. Project manage end-to-end forecasting processes, including timelines, communication and data requirements. Produce regular financial forecasts to support business partners, senior management and the Board. Use modelling and trend analysis to inform decision-making and communicate insights across the organisation. Ensure the integrity of financial models through appropriate controls, documentation and testing. Work closely with the MI and technology teams to enhance financial modelling and data analysis capabilities. Prepare high-quality reports and presentations summarising financial forecasts and strategic insights for executive stakeholders. Team Leadership Lead and develop the FP&A team, including recruitment, development, performance management and task allocation. Contribute to departmental planning and priorities. Engage with senior leadership across the organisation. The successful candidate will be a commercially minded finance leader with strong analytical capability and proven experience supporting executive decision-making. If you are interested in this Head of FP&A opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance. IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities. TPBN1_UKTJ

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a global professional services business in the heart of Leeds, West Yorkshire, to find an ambitious and driven Financial Accountant to join their team on an initial 6 month contract. As a Financial Accountant, you'll be involved with both accounting duties and industry specific finance functions, alongside getting stuck into project work around process improvement. You'll be overseeing financial reporting for multiple entities, reconciliations and assisting with month-end. This is a really exciting opportunity to be in a hands-on role and to make your mark on internal processes and drive culture in a well-performing global company. The business encourages a forward thinking way of working, with collaboration at the heart of everything! You'll be joining a team of professionals who enjoy their work and provide a key function within the business. They are looking for a like-minded individual to develop into this role and make it their own. What will you be doing? Take ownership for aspects of financial reporting and balance sheet controls, taking 'end-to-end' responsibility for certain Month/Year-end activities: Creating process improvements, suggesting changes to enhance the control environment and improve decision making insight Provision of reliable quarterly management accounts for a range of units Compilation of annual TB and financial statements for certain units within the UK-based group, and elsewhere, ready for both the Finance Manager's review and subsequent external audit, ensuring accuracy and complete analysis. Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, often unguided, for the relevant units, as well as other key accounts, including distributions and payroll costs. Development, implementation and maintenance of a new model for regular reconciliation of EMEA intercompany balances; complete resolution of reconciling items to ensure they are cleared in a timely manner and to ensure that processes/controls are adapted/implemented to prevent recurrence where feasible. Own accuracy of, and prepare, VAT reporting for various units Provision of data to external statutory auditors during their audits, ensuring this meets expected standards, in addition to being able to guide them through the analysis and hold submission of key content needed for auditors. Preparation and delivery of various regular reports to internal stakeholders. Preparation/input of various monthly journals for the month-end routine. Calculation and billing of certain shared overhead costs to fellow group entities. Ensure that banking procedures are secure and controlled and that any gaps in controls are addressed. Hold responsibility for banking authorisation and ensure that payments are protected and any missing components are addressed. Provide a critical approach to all transactions and recommend improvements. Identify errors/potential errors.What skills are we looking for? Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA Ambitious and driven Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong Excel skills Significant experience creating new processes and leading through change to deliveryWhat's on offer? Competitive salary of between £50,000-£55,000 25 days of annual leave with bank holidays off Hybrid working and flexible start/finish Social events Health Insurance Modern, purpose built offices with parking nearby Easy to commute to on the train, 10-minute walk from Leeds station!Send us your CV below, or contact Lawrie Bacon for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions

Role : Court of Protection Solicitor - Health and Welfare A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Court of Protection Background: The Court of Protection adjudicates or resolves disputes that concern adults who lack mental capacity to make decisions. Disputes typically include whether the person has the capacity to make decisions and what is in that persons best interests. Our Client's Court of Protection team has been recognised by The Legal 500 for their dedication to achieving the best possible results for their clients and for putting a "tremendous amount of work" into their cases. The team is multidisciplinary team regularly collaborating with the companys experts in mental capacity, mental health, community care, clinical negligence, family, childcare and public law. They are dedicated to their clients and support family members and advocates and are regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor in cases relating to the wellbeing of an individual who lacks capacity, including health and welfare, medical treatment, financial issues and mental capacity. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Report directly to your supervisor or Department Director. You will be responsible for conducting all aspects of Court of Protection case work (health and welfare) across a variety of case types including general welfare and deprivation of liberty challenges Where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members. Manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assist with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Ensuring compliance with file management and maintaining accurate time-costing procedures Business development and supporting the marketing and growth of the firm and COP department Key Skills Required: 0- 3 years post qualification experience (PQE) in handling a case load of mental capacity welfare work Mental Capacity (welfare) Accreditation would be desirable but not essential Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Working knowledge of the publicly funded Court of Protection work and the ability to service privately funded cases Good working knowledge of Mental Capacity Law and practice appropriate to PQE Professional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters sensitively and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Manage your own caseload and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and organized case records. Ability to work collaboratively in a team and build strong client relationships This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accrdance with company policy. About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. TPBN1_UKTJ

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a global professional services business in the heart of Leeds to find an Interim Accountant on a 6 - 12 month contract. You'll be involved with both accounting duties and industry specific finance functions, alongside getting stuck into project work around process improvement. This is a really exciting opportunity to make your mark on internal processes and drive culture in a well-performing global company. This West Yorkshire business encourages a forward thinking way of working, with collaboration at the heart of everything! You'll be joining a team of professionals who enjoy their work and provide a key function within the business. They are looking for a like-minded individual to develop into this role and make it their own. What will you be doing? Reporting to the Finance Manager, the primary purpose of the role is to provide accounting services across a range of responsibilities, delivering technical guidance and analysis, appropriate to relevant accounting standards/ legal requirements, in a timely and reliable manner. Take ownership for aspects of financial reporting and balance sheet controls, taking 'end to end' responsibility for certain Month/Year end activities Creating process improvements, suggesting changes to enhance the control environment and improve decision making insight For example, the provision of reliable quarterly management accounts for a range of units Compilation of annual TB and financial statements for certain units within the UK-based group, and elsewhere, ready for both the Finance Manager's review and subsequent external audit, ensuring accuracy and complete analysis. Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, often unguided, for the relevant units, as well as other key accounts, including distributions and payroll costs. Development, implementation and maintenance of new model for regular reconciliation of EMEA intercompany balances; complete resolution of reconciling items to ensure they are cleared in a timely manner and to ensure that processes/controls are adapted/implemented to prevent recurrence where feasible. Own accuracy of, and prepare, VAT reporting for various units Provision of data to external statutory auditors during their audits, ensuring this meets expected standards, in addition to being able to guide them through the analysis and hold submission of key content needed for auditors. Preparation and delivery of various regular reports to internal stakeholders. Preparation/input of various monthly journals for the month-end routine. Calculation and billing of certain shared overhead costs to fellow group entities. Ensure that banking procedures are secure and controlled and that any gaps in controls are addressed. Hold responsibility for banking authorisation and ensure that payments are protected and any missing components are addressed. Provide a critical approach to all transactions and recommend improvements. Identify errors/potential errors.What skills are we looking for? Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Accountant. (By exception, where alternative, valuable experience exists, then part qualified may also be considered.) Significant experience creating new processes and leading through change to delivery, often without guidance Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written Significant experience in similar accounting roles. Solid, demonstrable skill in the technical aspects of accounting procedure Ambitious / Pro-active - delivers the expected result and offers suggestions for improvement Strong team player, able to build strong relationships with team members and business stakeholders; Sense of fun, energy and team building. Strong analytical skills What's on offer? Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 25 days annual leave with bank holidays off Hybrid working and flexible start/finish Social events Health Insurance Modern, purpose built offices with parking nearby Easy to commute on the train, 10 minute walk from Leeds station!Apply for this role below, or contact Kayley for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions

Our client is a National manufacturer FMCG products. This position will focus upon their semi- automated manufacturing operations, based in the Birstall area of Leeds. Reporting to the Operations Director, the role will be focused around the development of their manufacturing teams, systems and processes. Taking responsibility for Production, Engineering, CI, Quality, H&S and logistics. With big investment planned over the next few years. We are looking for someone with extensive experience with People focused management skills in a manufacturing environment What's in it for you as Operations Manufacturing Manager A Salary of £70,0000 KPI Driven Bonus Monday - Friday Working (Core hours 8am-5pm) Flexibility within reason Enhanced Company Pension Working with a forward thinking FMCG manufacturing company with huge invest plans including company expansion Genuine Career development available with large investment Description of the Operations Manufacturing Manager Responsible for the overall management of manufacturing sites covering engineering, maintenance, H&S, Logistics and manufacturing operations Overall headcount between 90-110 reports, Direct and lead direct reports across the site, Accountable for all QHSE and 5s initiatives across the sites. Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the departments and delivering Morning meetings with delivery of Toolbox Talks Drive a continuous improvement mind-set within plant environment, Control all costs that directly affect the plants performance.Key Roles and Requirements of the Operations Manufacturing Manager Worked at a Site General Manager, Plant manager, Operations manager, factory manager, Senior Production Manager or equivalent experience. Substantial experience gained in a senior level operations role within a complex, results orientated environment Able to demonstrate track record of success in a changing, fast moving environment with a heavy Project focus Ability to clearly identify bottlenecks within a manufacturing process, capable of quickly interpreting and 'owning' the process and able to extrapolate the detail Highly KPI orientated - capable of achieving over and above expectations, use the information to create further business growth/developmentEssential Experience needed for the Operations Manufacturing Manager Experience ideally within Kaizen, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing with NEBOSH desirable IOSH essential Be able to deliver Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports into the Operations Director and Working with and alongside Senior Leadership stakeholders within the business Previously worked within Manufacturing liaising with Production, HSE, Quality, Warehousing and EngineeringThis position would suit Operations Manufacturing Manager, Senior Production Manager, Senior Site Manufacturing Lead or Factory Manager

Our client is a National manufacturer FMCG products. This position will focus upon their semi- automated manufacturing operations, based in the Birstall area of Leeds. Reporting to the Operations Director, the role will be focused around the development of their manufacturing teams, systems and processes. Taking responsibility for Production, Engineering, CI, Quality, H&S and logistics. With big investment planned over the next few years. We are looking for someone with extensive experience with People focused management skills in a manufacturing environment What's in it for you as Factory Manager; A Salary of £70,0000 KPI Driven Bonus Monday - Friday Working (Core hours 8am-5pm) Flexibility within reason Enhanced Company Pension Working with a forward thinking FMCG manufacturing company with huge invest plans including company expansion Genuine Career development available with large investment Description of the Factory Manager Responsible for the overall management of manufacturing sites covering engineering, maintenance, H&S, Logistics and manufacturing operations Overall headcount between 90-110 reports, Direct and lead direct reports across the site, Accountable for all QHSE and 5s initiatives across the sites. Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the departments and delivering Morning meetings with delivery of Toolbox Talks Drive a continuous improvement mind-set within plant environment, Control all costs that directly affect the plants performance.Key Roles and Requirements of the Factory Manager Worked at a Site General Manager, Plant manager, Operations manager, factory manager, Senior Production Manager or equivalent experience. Substantial experience gained in a senior level operations role within a complex, results orientated environment Able to demonstrate track record of success in a changing, fast moving environment with a heavy Project focus Ability to clearly identify bottlenecks within a manufacturing process, capable of quickly interpreting and 'owning' the process and able to extrapolate the detail Highly KPI orientated - capable of achieving over and above expectations, use the information to create further business growth/developmentEssential Experience needed for the Factory Manager Experience ideally within Kaizen, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing with NEBOSH desirable IOSH essential Be able to deliver Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports into the Operations Director and Working with and alongside Senior Leadership stakeholders within the business Previously worked within Manufacturing liaising with Production, HSE, Quality, Warehousing and EngineeringThis position would suit Operations Manufacturing Manager, Senior Production Manager, Senior Site Manufacturing Lead or Factory Manager

Hydraulic Modeller A leading multidisciplinary Consultancy is seeking to appoint a Hydraulic Modeller to join its expanding UK water team. This opportunity offers involvement in a wide range of flood risk, drainage and water management projects within a well-established infrastructure business recognised for technical excellence and sustainable design. Established in 1970's, this privately owned Consultancy has grown to employ a multidisciplinary team of more than 250 professionals across four offices in the UK and Ireland. The organisation specialises in the planning, design and management of major infrastructure projects, operating through a hands-on, director-led model that promotes close collaboration, technical excellence and the delivery of innovative, cost-effective solutions. Strong, long-standing relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders have resulted in a significant level of repeat business and a consistent pipeline of high-profile work. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, application and management of hydraulic models to support projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction. Key duties will include: Developing, building and calibrating river, surface water and urban drainage hydraulic models Undertaking hydraulic analysis to inform flood risk assessments and drainage strategies Supporting the design of sustainable drainage systems and flood mitigation schemes Interpreting model outputs and providing clear technical advice to multidisciplinary design teams Preparing concise technical reports and documentation for clients and regulatory authorities Maintaining and updating existing hydraulic models to ensure accuracy and compliance You will hold an honours degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline, with relevant experience in hydraulic modelling. Proficiency in industry-standard software such as InfoWorks ICM, TUFLOW, Flood Modeller or HEC-RAS is essential, alongside a strong understanding of UK flood risk guidance and regulatory frameworks. Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and effective communication skills are key requirements. The team culture is collaborative and welcoming, with regular social and charitable activities that encourage engagement beyond project work. Staff are offered a competitive remuneration package including generous annual leave, contributory pension, tailored training support and on-site parking. The office environment is modern and spacious, situated in a characterful riverside setting with excellent transport links and convenient access to regional transport connections. For more information about this role, please contact Sam at Calibre Search or click apply Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business