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Financial Controller £70,000 p.a Slough Full time Permanent Are you a hands-on finance leader who loves combining strong financial control with real business impact? Would you like to join a forward-thinking business who are continuously looking to improve and expand their portfolio? Compass Associates are currently working in partnership with a growing business in Berkshire who are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team. Following an imminent acquisition, the successful candidate will have take ownership of financial operations and be a trusted partner to the business. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to join a business with ambitious growth plans, and with a consistent desire to further develop individuals across their finance and wider teams. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP), • Prepare and deliver timely, accurate monthly management accounts and variance analysis.Ensure robust balance sheet reconciliations and compliance with accounting policies., • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls., • Deliver external audits, maintain controls and ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures., • Act as a key finance partner to operational leaders, providing insights and analysis to support key decision-making., • Support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to ensure operational and financial targets are met., • Oversee the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees., • Provide mentoring, guidance, and ensure effective collaboration across finance and HR functions. Requirements: • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong financial control experience., • Exposure working within a multi-site environment, with oversight of multiple P&L's, • Proven track record of managing AR, AP, payroll, and reporting processes., • Strong working knowledge of PeopleSoft (SAP or similar ERP systems), • Experience in business partnering with operational teams., • Excellent leadership and people management skills, with ability to oversee both finance and HR/admin functions, • Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver under tight deadlines. If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Simon Codling directly on 0161 241 7686. Alternatively email an updated CV to Recommendations: Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 worth of John Lewis Vouchers for each successful recommendations

SAP Finance Project Manager - EMEA. We are currently recruiting for a SAP Finance Project Manager to lead SAP Finance for a global engineering group. Co-ordinating system operations with the business units.

Job Title: Deputy HR Manager (UK) Location: Uxbridge, London, UK Reports to: HR Manager Role Overview The Deputy HR Manager will act as the second-in-command to the HR Manager, supporting the leadership of the HR team and deputising in their absence. This role combines both strategic and operational responsibilities, including employee relations, policy implementation, compliance with UK employment law, and driving HR projects. The Deputy HR Manager will also play a key role in talent management, organisational development, and ensuring HR practices align with business objectives. Key Responsibilities 1. HR Leadership & Support • Deputise for the HR Manager in their absence, ensuring smooth running of HR operations., • Support the HR Manager in leading the HR team and fostering a high-performance culture., • Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR matters. 2. Employee Relations & Compliance • Manage complex ER cases (grievances, disciplinaries, performance issues, redundancies, etc.)., • Ensure HR policies and practices are legally compliant and up to date with UK employment law., • Provide coaching and training to line managers on ER best practices. 3. Recruitment & Talent Development • Oversee recruitment and selection processes, working with hiring managers to attract top talent., • Support succession planning, career development, and learning initiatives., • Implement strategies to improve employee engagement, retention, and wellbeing. 4. Performance & Reward • Lead performance appraisal cycles, ensuring fairness and consistency., • Work with HR Manager to review compensation, benefits, and reward structures., • Provide input into salary reviews and bonus processes. 5. HR Operations & Projects • Ensure accurate HR data management, reporting, and analytics., • Support payroll coordination and benefits administration with relevant departments., • Lead or contribute to HR projects such as diversity & inclusion, employee engagement, and change management. Key Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (CIPD Level 5/7 strongly preferred)., • 5+ years’ HR experience, including proven employee relations and people management exposure., • Experience in a deputy/assistant manager or senior HR advisor role., • Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation., • Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery., • Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Title: Assistant Engineering / Facilities Manager - Data Centre Salary and Package: c£72,000 + Car Allowance + Annual performance bonus + Mgmt benefits Overview A Leading Facilities Engineering Contractor within the Data Centre Solutions (DCS) sector is a premier provider of critical data centre maintenance and support services in the built environment. Working in partnership with some of the UK and Europe’s most well-known companies, currently hiring for the pivotal position of a Assistant Engineering / Facilities Manager, for a new client located in a busy campus environment in Slough. This contractor manages the maintenance of a major UK data centre and is committed to delivering an efficient and effective critical engineering maintenance service. The primary function of this role is to ensure 100% uptime of engineering services, ensuring zero impact to the client’s business operations. Main Purpose To provide leadership and direction to the onsite building engineering team and contractors, ensuring effective management of the premises, plant, and equipment within the data centre. The successful candidate will act as the client’s primary point of contact for all site-related works and must demonstrate a solid understanding of the engineering, contractual, and compliance requirements within a hyperscale data centre environment. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Develop and manage the client relationship, ensuring a high level of service; attend client meetings as required., • Ensure Health and Safety compliance for engineers, contractors, and site visitors., • Work closely with the Contract Support Team to maintain consistent high service levels., • Communicate and implement company business policies and processes across the contract., • Ensure compliance with legislative, client, and internal health, safety, and environmental programs., • Deliver effective solutions for development, training, and performance management., • Provide technical support across a wide range of services to both the internal team and the client., • Meet and report on service line KPIs on a monthly basis., • Ensure all contractual commitments are met and exceeded through strong leadership., • Align service delivery with agreed SLAs., • Prepare data and insights for monthly operational reviews., • Promote continuous improvement initiatives within the team., • Develop solutions and quotations for minor project works., • Take ownership of all engineering-related activities within the data centre., • Plan and implement preventative maintenance regimes., • Ensure statutory and contractor-required logs and documentation are accurate and up to date., • Oversee PPM, reactive, and corrective maintenance planning and execution., • Manage team disciplinary actions and resolve conflicts when needed., • Promote strong Health and Safety practices and a collaborative team culture., • Participate in the escalation chain for incidents and site issues, including out-of-hours support and technical leadership., • Carry out additional duties as required by the Technical Manager, in line with competencies and experience. Key Accountabilities & Deliverables • 100% statutory compliance across all applicable service lines., • Work closely with Contract Support & Engineering Supervisors to ensure service delivery gaps are avoided., • Maintain and manage service line tracker documents, ensuring timely closure of actions., • No missed statutory compliance PPMs due to planning inefficiencies., • Deliver monthly reports in line with contract governance requirements., • Manage the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)., • Ensure rapid and effective procurement of materials and services., • Full P&L ownership including management of WIP and debt., • Ensure engineers are properly onboarded and equipped with tools and PPE., • Review and implement effective contract audits and control systems to ensure all statutory and policy commitments are fulfilled., • Conduct internal audits for QHSE, compliance, and technical documentation., • Ensure QHSE bulletins, safety talks, and updates are communicated and embedded across the team., • Maintain accurate and compliant logbooks., • Lead cultural change and act as a role model for safe practices, compliance, and quality standards., • Positively contribute to team spirit and operational excellence with a proactive and standards-driven approach. Selection Criteria • Strong background in data centre or mission critical engineering is essential., • Financial management experience preferred., • Compliance and audit experience required., • Strong customer service orientation with a collaborative and morale-boosting leadership style., • Self-motivated, dependable, professional, and detail-oriented., • Excellent communication skills., • Competent in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word)., • Demonstrated career progression and professional development preferred., • Management/Supervisory experience is essential., • Experience in delivering wider facilities management (including soft services) is a plus., • Critical works knowledge and planning experience are essential., • Relevant engineering qualifications (Mechanical or Electrical) are required.

About the company: We're supporting a global pharmaceutical business with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee secondary distribution and drive operational excellence across their regional network. This role will involve lots of communication across the supply chain to make sure products are in the right place at the right time. Your new role: In this Interim Supply Chain Manager role, you'll be responsible for ensuring product availability at the right time, cost, and quality. You will be managing logistics, distribution, inventory, and demand planning across UKIE. This role plays a key part in supporting commercial goals, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver high service levels and cost efficiency. Key responsibilities include: • Managing end-to-end supply chain operations including warehousing, transportation, import/export, and customer service, driving forecast accuracy through local S&OP planning and supporting product launches and discontinuations., • Leading inventory optimisation and shelf-life management to minimise waste and improve availability, • Acting as the operational point of contact for 3PLs and global supply teams, ensuring KPI adherence, • Supporting compliance with GDP and internal audit standards, maintaining documentation and SOPs You'll bring strong supply chain experience within a regulated or complex environment, with solid knowledge of logistics, inventory, and planning systems (SAP or similar). You'll be confident working cross-functionally, with a proactive and analytical mindset, and a focus on continuous improvement. What you'll receive in return: A competitive daily rate with a chance of either extension or temp-to-perm opportunity. This is a collaborative working environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a business that values quality, service, and innovation. This organisation is a hybrid employer with 3 days on site (Uxbridge) and 2 days from home. Think you might be the right fit? For a confidential discussion and more information, please click 'apply' to submit your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Purchasing Manager – Aerospace / Engineering Uxbridge, Middlesex. Are you an experienced Purchasing Manager with a background in aerospace, engineering or manufacturing? This is your chance to take ownership of procurement strategy, lead a skilled team, and make a real impact within a forward-thinking business. What You’ll Do • Lead and develop a small, experienced purchasing team, • Manage procurement of metals, components and engineered products, • Drive supplier performance – quality, delivery, cost and risk, • Build strong relationships with suppliers (UK travel required), • Interpret technical drawings/specifications to support sourcing, • Collaborate across Operations, Quality and Planning, • Negotiate contracts, RFQs and terms to secure value and resilience What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer in aerospace, engineering or manufacturing, • Strong knowledge of metals, engineered components and supply chains, • Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings, • Skilled in vendor management, stakeholder management and strategy, • Excellent leadership and people management skills, • ERP knowledge (SAP preferred), • Flexible to travel for supplier meetings What’s On Offer • Salary £50k – £60k (DOE), • Hybrid option after 3 months on-site, • Permanent, full-time position, • Career growth in a progressive engineering environment

Support the Lettings Manager with directing and leading the operations of the Lettings team. Support and manage the overall success of the Lettings team. Prior experience working as a Senior Lettings Consultant or Assistant Manager, with a proven track record in securing new business.

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Support the Lettings Manager with directing and leading the operations of the Lettings team. The ideal candidate for the position of Assistant Lettings Manager will be extremely motivated and career driven, with experience in the current rental market. Grow volume of new lettings business and income

As our Group Fleet Manager, you’ll lead the strategic and day-to-day operations of our national fleet of over 850 vehicles, ensuring they are compliant, cost-effective, safe, and aligned with our business growth and Net Zero ambitions.Based in Datchet and reporting to senior leadership, this role

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Operations Manager to take central responsibility for the smooth running of the business. Job Title: Business Operations Manager Salary: £50,000 + £10,000 bonus <b&g

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General Manager – Prezzo Italian“Put Your Heart into It”Up to £37,000 per year, depending on experience – plus tronc/tips, bonus, commission & perks!. Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most loved Italian dining brands? At Prezzo Italian, we’re looking for a General Manager who t

The Senior Key Account Manager will take full accountability for the preparation and execution of strong territory business & key account management plans, fully utilising agreed processes, and procedures, in alignment with local Code (ABPI/ IPHA) standards and in close collaboration with the cross-

As Transport Operations Manager, you are responsible for the day to day managing of all transportation matters within DO & CO. You must have previous experience in Operations Management role. A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!.

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As a business, RedCat are operating well and there’s lots of positive news out there about us at the moment. This isn’t just another General Manager job in a pub — this is your chance to take the reins of a pub, where our teams live and breathe our Core Values. Take full accountability for day

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Lusona Consultancy are partnering with our global client to source suitable applications for the role of ‘General Ledger Accounting Manager’. General Ledger Accounting Manager.

As Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead of a Barchester care home, you'll support the delivery of the quality care we're known for. Working closely with the General Manager and taking on leadership duties in their absence, you can expect to help with everything from ensuring care standards to mo

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager who enjoys being part of a senior operations team which drives a proactive, responsive and truly exceptional service to people with learning disabilities and their families and leads and inspires a performance related and person-c

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Oversee daily operations across multiple services, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and a motivated, high-performing team.

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