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Financial Controller (Fast-Track to Finance Director)Location: Burton upon Trent, StaffordshireSalary: £70-80,000 + BenefitsBenefits: Discretionary Bonus, Private Healthcare, Pension Scheme, Holiday AllowanceThe Opportunity Our client is a successful and growing distribution business seeking an ambitious, commercially focused Financial Controller to join its senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, this role will be instrumental in driving financial performance across the business. The successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function with a particular focus on cash flow management, working capital optimisation, operational efficiency and continuous process improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre finance professional looking to progress towards a Finance Director position within a growing organisation. The business is committed to developing future leadership talent and offers a genuine succession pathway for the right individual.The Role The Financial Controller will be responsible for ensuring that the business maximises cash generation, improves financial controls and develops efficient, scalable processes to support future growth.Key Responsibilities Cash Flow & Working Capital (Primary Focus) • Take full ownership of cash flow forecasting, reporting and management., • Drive improvements in working capital performance across debtors, creditors and inventory., • Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve stock management, inventory turns and cash conversion., • Implement robust cash forecasting models and reporting frameworks., • Identify opportunities to release cash and improve liquidity across the business., • Develop a culture of cash awareness and accountability throughout the organisation., • Provide regular analysis and recommendations to the Commercial Director and senior leadership team.Process Improvement & Business Efficiency, • Review and improve finance and operational processes across the distribution network., • Drive automation and system enhancements to reduce manual intervention and improve reporting accuracy., • Improve controls around stock, purchasing, logistics and inventory management., • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, scalability and profitability., • Support ERP and business systems development projects where required., • Establish meaningful KPIs and performance reporting to support operational decision-making.Financial Management & Commercial Support, • Produce accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports., • Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes., • Provide commercial analysis to support pricing, margin improvement and strategic decision-making., • Support the Commercial Director with business planning and growth initiatives., • Manage the annual audit process and external stakeholder relationships., • Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax and regulatory requirements., • Lead, develop and mentor the finance team.Candidate Profile Essential, • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)., • Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Senior Finance Manager., • Strong experience managing cash flow and working capital within a distribution, wholesale, logistics or stock-intensive environment., • Demonstrable track record of delivering process improvements and operational efficiencies., • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence decision-making at senior level., • Experience managing and developing finance teams., • Hands-on, proactive and results-oriented approach. Desirable, • Experience within a fast-paced distribution, wholesale or supply chain business., • Knowledge of inventory management, stock control and warehouse operations., • ERP implementation or finance systems improvement experience., • Ambition to progress into a future Finance Director role.What's on Offer?, • Salary £70-80k depending on experience., • Discretionary annual bonus., • Private healthcare., • Company pension scheme., • Generous holiday entitlement., • Significant exposure to strategic decision-making and business leadership., • A structured and realistic pathway to Finance Director., • The opportunity to make a measurable impact on cash generation, operational performance and business growth.Why Apply? This is not a traditional reporting-focused Financial Controller role. The business is seeking a commercially minded leader who can drive cash performance, improve working capital, streamline processes and support profitable growth. For an ambitious finance professional looking to fast-track their career towards Finance Director, this represents a genuine opportunity to make a significant impact and progress into a senior leadership position.

Warehouse Lead South Derbyshire | Permanent | Up to £50,000 SF Recruitment are partnering with a South Derbyshire-based business to recruit a newly created Warehouse & Logistics Lead position. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will lead warehouse, stores, goods-in, and despatch function

A prestigious organisation based in Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide immediate leadership, stability, and hands‑on financial expertise during a pivotal period of change. This is a high‑profile assignment requiring a seasoned interim who can operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels. • Lead the integration of two recent business acquisitions, • Oversee an in‑flight system integration, ensuring continuity and successful implementation, • Support and stabilise the finance team during a period of organisational transition, • Take a hands‑on role in Management Accounts, VAT, and key financial deadlines, • Deliver business modelling and contribute to a range of forward‑looking strategic projects You will be a proven Interim Finance Director who: • Thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments, • Brings structure, clarity, and direction quickly, • Is comfortable rolling up your sleeves while maintaining a strategic view, • Can inspire confidence and lead teams through uncertainty, • Is immediately available and ready to make an early impact, • Initial 3‑month contract, with potential for extension If you’re an experienced interim looking for a role where you can deliver tangible impact quickly, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Company With a reputation built on precision, innovation, and long-term client partnerships, this UK-based organisation delivers tailored solutions that consistently exceed expectations. Founded over four decades ago, it has grown from a regional specialist into a nationally recognised force, respected for its technical expertise and ability to tackle complex challenges with confidence. Combining cutting-edge technology with in-house manufacturing and a strong commitment to sustainability, it supports some of the countrys most demanding environments. Quantity Surveyor Salary, Hours and Benefits • £60,000 - £65,000, • 41.5 hours per week (office-based role), • Company vehicle or Car Allowance, • Company sick pay, • Bupa Dental Insurance, • Healthcare, • Christmas shutdown., • Life assurance, 4x annual salary Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton Trent, Birmingham, Coventry, Tamworth Quantity Surveyor Role Overview The Quantity Surveyor will oversee the full commercial management of the Residential projects, ensuring that contractual risk is correctly allocated through effective and robust negotiation. The position provides ongoing commercial and contractual guidance to operational teams, supports accurate financial reporting, and manages all project change control processes. It also involves offering appropriate support and escalating key issues to the Residential Division Director or Commercial Director when necessary. The Ideal Quantity Surveyor Candidate will have QS experience within the Residential / Housebuilder sector, with pre-contract experience. Key Focusses of the Role • Maintain strong and effective communication with clients, with particular focus on supporting clear and consistent contract negotiation processes., • Oversee and monitor Residential Division projects to ensure delivery in line with agreed targets and budgets, while actively identifying and managing commercial risk., • Provide comprehensive commercial support and relevant information to operations teams, enabling them to perform their duties with full awareness of departmental financial and contractual positions., • Establish and develop a structured commercial support framework to strengthen and enhance the capability and effectiveness of the wider Commercial Division. Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities (but not limited to) • Develop and deliver the Residential Division commercial strategy, ensuring targets, budgets, and risk controls are met., • Protect the business from commercial risk and ensure timely, compliant payment collection., • Review and approve contract terms from estimating teams for accuracy and compliance., • Address commercial issues promptly to protect interests and support business growth and client relationships., • Attend or delegate pre-contract/pre-start meetings to secure favourable terms and approve contracts and LOIs., • Manage final accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely settlement in line with contracts., • Maintain commercial reporting, CVRs, SBUs, cash flow, and debtor performance on weekly/monthly cycles. JBRP1_UKTJ

A prestigious organisation in England is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead and stabilise the finance team during a pivotal transition. You will oversee business integration and take a hands-on role in management accounts and strategic projects. The role requires a leader who is immediately available and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is an initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension. #J-18808-Ljbffr

HR Service Delivery Manager Location: Burton / London Role Purpose Our client is seeking an experienced HR Service Delivery Manager to support the day-to-day delivery of HR operations in line with the organisations people strategy. This is a pivotal role with responsibility for operational, people-focused service delivery, ensuring that HR priorities are translated into effective, practical outcomes across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders to drive consistency, improve processes, and support a high-performing people function. Accountabilities and Deliverables Recruitment Maintain a robust approval to hire process. Drive efficiency and consistency in hiring, interviewing, selection, referencing, and documentation to ensure clear audit trails. Ensure recruitment practices fully align with data protection regulations. Manage relationship/communication with external recruiters as required. Onboarding Work with the HR Director to develop and maintain best-practice onboarding guidance and training for managers. Ensure general employee onboarding content remains up to date and reflects organisational and strategic changes. Oversee the day-to-day probation process and ensure that relevant data is available to support assessment of hiring quality. Monitor the delivery and quality of role-specific onboarding and support the development and continuous improvement of an onboarding framework for other departments to use. At times, where there are high volumes of new starters, the role may involve planning and attending in-person onboarding sessions, including occasional travel to international offices. Day-to-Day HR Service Delivery Support HRBPs in their individual specialisms (People, L&D, Recruitment) by providing proactive and positive line management, project coordination and acting as first point of escalation. Triage employee relations issues, assigning cases to the most appropriate team member, owning end-to-end resolution of some cases and delegating or escalating cases as appropriate. Support managers in leading their teams effectively and in line with organisational values, policies and best practice. Ensure the HR Director is kept up to date with all material issues, risks and decisions affecting the HR function. HR Tech Stack Day-to-day lead for HR systems processes and configuration. Support the optimisation, adoption and continuous improvement of HR systems to improve efficiency and user experience. Support day-to-day supplier relationships and work with the Technology function and HR Director on contract review and renewal activity. Support day-to-day employee data management controls, including data retention, access permissions and controlled integrations, in line with data protection requirements. Training Process Improvement and Optimisation Deliver and coordinate live training and advice sessions, both online and in person, as needed. Support the HRBP Learning to provide oversight and reporting of day-to-day training function and support the auditing of compliance training. Approve training requests in line with budget and internal processes. Facilitate both knowledge sharing, internal networking and formal training for managers. Training delivery may require travel to other offices in UK and Kosovo. Working with Sales Enablement & Learning Manager to ensure commercial enablement onboarding and training is complementary to, rather than duplicating the general onboarding and training programme. Support capability building for Managers and HR Team. Project Delivery On time delivery of defined standalone projects as required, with or without the assistance of the wider HRBP team. Core Competencies Good stakeholder management with an ability to build trusted relationships across departments. Confidence to present to large groups both online and in person.For example, to deliver Manager Onboarding and Manager Academy training sessions. Awareness of Employment Law & Compliance requirements. Skilled at process improvement. Able to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement in day-to-day HR delivery. Able to coach and build capability in the HR Team, in line managers and the wider business. Proficient in use of HR systems and able to champion digital adoption across the HR Function. Able to maintain discretion and ethical judgement. Strong delivery focus:able to manage work through to completion, set clear expectations, follow through on actions, and close the loop with managers and other stakeholders. Customer-centred mindset (internal and external): design HR services that remove friction for colleagues and consider downstream customer impact when shaping people decisions and process changes. Skilled atpragmatic, risk-based decision-making, seeking input/approval when there are material legal, reputational, or financial implications. Qualifications & Experience CIPD Level 3 minimum (CIPD Level 5 preferred). Mid-level HR experience (preferably in multiple territories). Previous team leader experience. Experience of administering HR tech solutions with a preference for HiBob, Cornerstone, SmartRecruiters. Demonstrable coaching and development skills. Experience in relevant industry preferred but not essential. Proficient use of Teams (including training enablement functions such as meeting rooms, polling, word cloud), Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Nice to have - experience of working with Power Bi, SharePoint, Forms and Power Automate. TPBN1_UKTJ

Legal Director / Head of Department - Commercial Property Staffordshire | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits A leading and highly regarded law firm in Staffordshire is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join its senior leadership team as Legal Director / Head of Commercial Property. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious senior lawyer looking to take on a strategic leadership position within a successful and growing firm. With a strong reputation across the region, an established client base, and a clear vision for continued growth, the firm offers an excellent platform for an individual looking to make a lasting impact. The successful candidate will lead an established Commercial Property team, oversee a high-quality and varied caseload, and play a key role in the future development and success of the department. The Opportunity As Legal Director / Head of Commercial Property, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing an established and successful department. Managing a varied and high-quality commercial property caseload, you will work closely with a broad client base while providing strategic direction and leadership to the wider team. Key responsibilities will include: Leading, mentoring and developing the Commercial Property team Managing and overseeing a diverse portfolio of commercial property work Maintaining and strengthening key client relationships Supporting and driving business development initiatives across the firm Contributing to the department's growth strategy and long-term success Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business to deliver exceptional client service Supporting the development and progression of junior lawyers and team members Playing an active role in the firm's wider leadership and management objectivesThis position offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the department while establishing yourself as a key member of the firm's senior leadership team. About You Applications are welcomed from experienced Commercial Property Solicitors who can demonstrate: Significant experience within Commercial Property. Strong technical expertise and commercial awareness Proven leadership, supervision or team management experience A track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships Business development experience and a proactive approach to networking Excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ambition to contribute to the strategic growth of a successful regional practiceWhether you are an established department head or a senior lawyer ready to step into a leadership position, this firm is keen to speak with individuals who can bring energy, vision and commercial acumen to the role. What's on Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Leadership role within a highly respected regional law firm High-quality work and an established client base Genuine autonomy and influence over departmental growth Clear progression prospects Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Supportive and collaborative culture Ongoing investment in professional development and leadership training Apply If you are a senior Commercial Property lawyer looking for a leadership opportunity with a forward-thinking and ambitious law firm, we would be delighted to discuss this role with you in confidence. For further information or to apply, please get in touch. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data

Here at Total Fire Safety, we are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Head of Operations – Fire to take a senior leadership role across our passive fire protection contracts and operational delivery. This is a strategic position for a high-quality operator who wants more than just a job title, it’s a role with real influence, scope, and progression. This is a hybrid role based in our Burton-on-Trent office, with a requirement to be in the office 2 days per week. The location is easily commutable from Derby, Lichfield, Tamworth, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Swadlincote and surrounding areas, making it suitable for candidates across South Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Total Fire Safety forms part of Complii, a fast-growing compliance group that is actively acquiring new specialist businesses on a monthly basis. As our fire division continues to expand, this role has been designed with progression in mind. For the right individual, there is a clear pathway to Managing Director–level responsibility within one of our existing fire businesses or future acquisitions. We are looking for someone with the capability and ambition to grow alongside the group and play a key role in shaping its leadership succession. What we offer We offer an excellent salary, alongside a company car or allowance, bonus, pension, 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. You will have the opportunity to shape operational delivery, influence commercial performance, and drive continuous improvement. Key areas of responsibility Lead the negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of passive fire protection contracts, ensuring all commercial, compliance, quality, and deliverable requirements are clearly defined and consistently met throughout the project lifecycle Oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously, coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality delivery across diverse locations and client environments Manage financial performance, variations, claims, and disputes, while proactively identifying opportunities for commercial optimisation, operational efficiencies, and revenue growth across your portfolio of contracts Ensure full compliance with fire safety legislation, building regulations, HSEQ standards, and accreditation requirements, conducting audits and quality checks to maintain the highest levels of safety and regulatory adherence Experience required for the role Strong experience in senior contract, operations, or project management within passive fire protection, construction, or related technical environments, with demonstrable success in delivering complex projects to specification Sound technical knowledge of passive fire protection systems, including fire stopping, compartmentation, fire doors, structural protection, and regulatory compliance, with proven experience managing contracts through their full lifecycle including claims and final accounts Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, developing managers, and coordinating multiple projects, budgets, and internal/external stakeholders while maintaining high performance standards It would be helpful if you had professional certifications (e.g., FIRAS, ASFP membership, SMSTS, ILM) and a full UK driving licence, with flexibility to travel to sites across the region as required. About Total Fire Safety Total Fire Safety provides specialist fire protection solutions across multiple sectors, delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality services. We value professionalism, strong leadership, and a collaborative team culture, and we are committed to investing in people who want to grow with the business. Reasonable adjustments are always considered to support applications