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Business Development Manager Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Unlock Opportunity. We are working with a high-growth, private equity-backed professional financial services firm entering an exciting phase of expansion across the South East and London. As part of this growth, a newly created Business Development Manager role has been established within the firms central Growth team. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, including the Chief Growth Officer, to drive new client acquisition and play a key role in scaling the business. This is not a traditional BD role it offers genuine scope to influence strategy, build long-term client relationships and contribute directly to the firms ambitious growth journey. The Role Working as part of a dedicated Growth function, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities across targeted sectors. Key responsibilities include: • Developing and executing lead generation strategies in collaboration with marketing, • Identifying and engaging prospective clients across key markets, • Building and nurturing relationships with clients, introducers and industry contacts, • Working closely with Partners to convert opportunities into long-term client relationships, • Supporting the sales process with insight, materials and coordination, • Managing and maintaining a structured pipeline through CRM systems, • Aligning outreach activity with wider marketing campaigns We are looking for a commercially driven and relationship-focused individual who thrives in a growth environment. You will have: • Proven experience in B2B sales or business development, • Ideally experience within professional services, finance or a consultative sales environment, • Strong prospecting and pipeline-building capability, • Excellent communication and relationship management skills, • The ability to understand and articulate complex client needs, • Strong organisational and project management skills, • Join a private equity-backed business with a clear 5-year growth plan, • Work directly with senior leadership and influence growth strategy, • Be part of a newly formed team with real scope to shape your role, • Exposure to acquisitions, expansion and high-level commercial activity, • Opportunity for long-term progression and potential equity participation, • Full-time, Monday to Friday (9:00am 5:30pm) JBRP1_UKTJ

UK Research & Innovation Salary: £58,589 per annum Band: UKRI Band F Contract Type: Open ended Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available) Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - Hybrid working available (Min 3 days per week in the office) Closing Date: 15th April 2026 About the role The Insurance Lead works as part of the Risk and Assurance team, with the Head of Risk & Assurance, supporting senior leaders within the directorate and across UKRI to ensure that UKRI operates best practice throughout its insurance arrangements. The Insurance Lead is responsible for comprehensive review of all UKRI Insurance arrangements ensuring the development and implementation of appropriate long-term arrangements. The postholder will be a part of the team working within the directorate to form a joined-up Risk & Assurance function, working closely with all teams within the directorate. This role will support delivery of changes and new ways of working, leading by example through changes to ways of working that will reduce siloed working and increase collaboration in how we manage risk and assurance across the organisation, with our senior forums, Executive Committee and Board. As a member of the team the role will work to support delivery of all the Directorates responsibilities. Success Factors • Increased engagement with senior leaders, councils and committees on insurance requirements., • Appropriate assurance on the identification of insured and self-insured risk., • Proactive identification, escalation, and resolution of concerns before they become issues., • Insurance arrangements that benchmark favourably against best practice and are applied in practice to meet Managing Public Money requirements., • Acceptable level of assurance on insurance arrangements to external stakeholders e.g., internal, and external auditors; UKRI Audit and Risk Assurance Committee., • Improved efficiency and effectiveness of insurance processes and elimination of duplication., • Increased use of team in an advisory capacity. The Insurance Lead reports to the Head of Risk & Assurance. The role requires line management or supervision of support team members. This role will support the Head of Risk & Assurance to provide professional leadership and support across the Risk & Assurance Network across UKRI. The Insurance Lead is a visible member of the team and of the UKRI Chief Finance Officer Group and is required to build strong and effective relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders internally and externally as appropriate. The role will support the Head of Risk & Assurance to ensure that Risk & Assurance activity helps to influence and drive decision making in the organisation at all relevant levels in pursuit of organisational objectives. The role will also need to support and at times deputise for the Head of Risk & Assurance at a variety of fora, internally and externally, to work closely with external auditors and other external organisations, to build trust and increase the profile and reputation of UKRI. Financial Responsibilities: This role does not have direct financial responsibilities. Your responsibilities: Assurance Management • Evaluate current arrangements and advise on the optimum future arrangements taking a risk-based approach., • Lead on the review of all UKRI insurance ensuring value for money., • Lead on the retendering of contracts for insurance brokerage and provision, acting as an intelligence customer internally and externally, • Support contract management for insurance services and manage relationships with brokers and providers, • Maintain the UKRI insurance policy and recommend future management arrangements., • Review requests for ad hoc Insurance and advise on optimal approaches., • Supervise and evaluate claims handling and record keeping, and recommend improvements., • Analyse claims and advise on lessons learned, • Lead the insurance working group, • Be an active member in the team culture of continuous improvement in all areas and champion professional standards and good management practice across all the diverse areas of UKRI business., • Provide balanced professional support and challenge to all business areas at a variety of levels as appropriate, • Administration of key documents and a good understanding of data and information management within assurance activities, • As a team member, lead by example, helping the overall team to develop skills and make a positive contribution to the work of the directorate, • Engage with all relevant risk and assurance activities as needed to deliver a professional service to the organisation and a joined up and cohesive team approach, • Requirement to travel sometimes to visit relevant locations or attend training or events, • Experienced broker or insurance professional, • Excellent people skills, able to influence and build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally., • Enthusiastic, motivated, adaptable, and proactive with the ability to work flexibly in a changing environment and respond to shifting priorities., • Ability to innovate and challenge established thinking in self and others, and to offer insights and ideas with practical application coupled with the ability to drive change., • Insightful business awareness with the ability to understand and analyse changing business context and landscape to assess and manage risk, capitalise on emerging opportunities, make sound evidence-based judgements, promote the interests of UKRI and research and innovation., • Ability to instil confidence within stakeholders at the most senior levels, acting as a trusted advisor., • Excellent communication skills including good experience of writing reports to a high standard, • Strong analytical skills, • Understanding of Government procurement framework for Insurance and Insurance Brokers. Strong understanding of a wide range of insurance areas as well as government standards and public sector rules including but not limited to: • Managing Public Money., • HM Treasury and Cabinet Office standards and rules, particularly in relation to: Corporate Governance; Risk management; Spending Controls; Regularity and Propriety (conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, ethics)., • FRC Corporate Governance Code and its public sector equivalent. The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). Essential • Appropriate Insurance Qualification (S)., • Strong insurance management experience, including supporting and implementing effective insurance management frameworks in an organization (S/I)., • Experience collaborating with business areas and being a trusted advisor providing expert professional advice to senior management (S/I)., • Ability to innovate and challenge established thinking in self and others, and to offer insights and ideas with practical application coupled with the ability to drive change (S/I)., • Experience of attending Committees and Boards (S/I)., • Proven reporting experience (S/I). We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below: • An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme., • 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)., • Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities., • Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. For further information on our benefits please see: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer. Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. 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OverviewChief Financial OfficerRecruiting within the L, WA, CH, and LLpostcodes, across Liverpool, Cheshire and North Wales.What’s the opportunity?If you’re a top quality Chief Financial Officer / Finance Director who’s frustrated and fed up with the confines of a normal corporate life and you’re looking for something different, or you’re an independent CFO who’s already made the break from corporate life, or a working or returning CFO parent who wants more work flexibility and work life balance, then read on, this might be for you.You’ll be responsible for providing CFO services to ambitious £2-50M private businesses, supporting business owners to climb their Everest.We’re not interested in people who just want a job. You’ll help our clients reach those summits, you’ll be a self-starter with ambition, energy, and a ‘can do’ attitude, who has a passion to help our clients, typically business owners, entrepreneurs, CEO’s or MD’s.You’ll thrive on the challenge and autonomy of growing your own portfolio of clients, supported by an incredible network of CFOs based across world. We have big dreams, and we expect you to have the same.What do you need to have?You need to be qualified from one of the UKs major chartered accounting institutes and have been a real-life CFO/FD once, twice or several times over, with strong experience and understanding of commercial finance, business strategy, and a track record of success, although your “special sauce” is your natural ability to build genuine long-lasting relationships with our clients. Part CFO, part advisor, part strategist, part friend. Your clients will say “this person and The CFO Centre are in it with me for the long-term, and I know they really care”.Working closely with your Regional Director and team of CFO/FDs in a highly collegiate environment. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, with family at our core, as is often found in our own client’s operations.“I love the family feel of working here. People genuinely care, and you’re not just a number. Colin, his wife Julie and all four of their sons make you feel like this business is yours as well.” UK ColleagueHow does it work?The role is self-employed, whilst operating within a defined model, combining the benefits of being part of a team and supported by a well-established organisation, but with a level of autonomy and freedom in how you deliver outcomes for clients.Rather than feeding you fish, we teach you how to catch them and how to build a portfolio career that can be a game changer for clients and yourself. You’ll love the challenge, variety and interest of working for multiple clients and appreciate the flexibility this way of working provides. A great listener, and even better at asking great questions, at first you’ll wake up every day and think “how do I build my portfolio today” and then as your portfolio builds think “how do I add value and do something special for my clients today?”We’re the UK & Global Market leading provider of part-time Finance Director’s and Chief Finance Officer’s services to mid-sized businesses. As we say, for those businesses that don’t want, don’t need and probably can’t afford a full time CFO/FD, yet who want access to that skillset on an affordable part-time basis.Who are we?We’re 700+ people, in 5 continents, operating across multiple regions in the UK & Ireland. We started The CFO Centre to change the game for mid-tier businesses!You’ll join a collective team of former CEOs, Executives, CFOs, FDs, and successful business owners who count themselves at top of the game, and who’ve experienced success in their former lives. We’re the Avengers team of the financial strategy world, bringing together thousands of years of collective experience to supercharge our clients’ businesses.“I started here 4 years ago and I’m loving the lifestyle, loving the challenge, and loving the difference I can make to the clients I am working with, and the ethos of what this place is all about. I even get to go to my kids football games now!” – CFO Centre CFOWe’re a movement of people that left ‘corporate’ seeking a freedom-based lifestyle. This isn’t about retiring or kicking back drinking pina coladas on a beach in Thailand. It’s about doing something purposeful and being the captain of your own ship. Freedom is loving what you do, and about having choice.What do we do?We define and deliver the numbers that really matter. What does that mean? Well anyone can come up with numbers, we help our clients find the ones that really make a difference, not only to their business, but to their lives, and help deliver them! Whether that’s growth, acquisition, consolidation, or setting them up for the lifestyle they’ve always wanted.“Working with The CFO Centre has been a game changer for my business. Not only have we doubled our revenue, I’m also able to focus on the things that really matter in the business now.” – CEO Client CompanyWe want to continue to change the game, and we are looking for a game changer to join us. Apply now if this sounds like you! #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading finance consultancy in the UK is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer to provide CFO services to ambitious private businesses.This role offers the autonomy to build your own client portfolio while benefitting from mentorship within a supportive network of CFOs.Ideal candidates will ha

We’re excited to be recruiting a Chief Financial Officer for a growing FCA-regulated Claims Management Company in the UK. As CFO, you will join the executive team and take responsibility for the company’s financial leadership, including acting as SMF2 – Chief Finance Function under the Senior

As we continue to develop and strengthen our impact, we are seeking an experienced and values-driven Chief Finance & Operations Officer to join our senior leadership team. Work within our current Sage desktop system and support the transition to a cloud-based finance system, which is being imple

We are seeking an exceptional Regional Chief Technology Officer who is motivated by both challenge and purpose - someone who can harness technology to make a tangible difference to how our faith-based charities support church communities. Lead a comprehensive, collaborative review of key administrat

Farrer Barnes is delighted to be partnering with an education trust to recruit an exceptional Chief Finance & Operations Officer, a pivotal executive leadership role at the heart of the Trust’s strategic direction and long-term development. Senior Consultant - Education Finance Recruitment. Report

We’re working with a Unitary Authority in the South East to support the recruitment of their Chief Finance Officer (Deputy S 151). Key Responsibilities of the Chief Finance Officer. Essential Experience required of the Chief Finance Officer.

As Group Chief Finance Officer, you will shape the financial strategy underpinning long-term sustainability, work with trust CFOs to embed disciplined financial leadership, support transformation of corporate services, and ensure financial models reinforce high-quality clinical care. North West Lond

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment presents a 6-month Interim CFO opportunity on a fractional basis. Mentor and manage a high-performing finance, operations and revenue operations team, fostering collaboration and forward-thinking aligned with the company’s culture. Foster a culture

As we enter a period of planned growth in both lending and deposits, we are seeking a Chief Finance Officer who will also serve as Company Secretary and act as deputy to the Chief Executive. As a key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the Board and Chief Executive to support s

Grafton Banks Executive Search is retained exclusively to find a CFO or senior strategic level Finance Director to work with the CEO and COO of a £40m revenue business to drive growth and become private equity exit‑ready, overcoming the nuances of a small business.

Job title: Chief Finance Officer. Reports to: Chief Executive Officer. As Chief Financial Officer you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to an ambitious and purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of transforming the UK’s industrial landscape.

The Deputy Chief Finance Officer (DCFO) plays a pivotal role in supporting the Chief Finance & Operations Officer (CFOO) in the strategic and operational leadership of the Trust's financial functions. Directly line manage Finance Managers, the Procurement Officer, and Senior Finance Officers. Overse

As Group Chief Finance Officer, you will shape the financial strategy that underpins our long‑term sustainability and ensures we use our collective resources wisely. North West London Acute Provider Group (APG) unites Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Found

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Finance Officer (SMF2) to lead the financial management and regulatory oversight of a banking branch operation. Act as the designated SMF2 (Chief Finance Function) under regulatory frameworks. Collaborate with group finance and international teams wh

Chief Finance and Investment Officer (S73) – Greater Essex Combined County Authority. As Chief Financial Officer you will provide whole-organisational financial leadership, working collaboratively with leaders from within the mayoral authority, with government, and across the Greater Essex system

As we scale globally and enter a new chapter of growth, we are looking for a VP of Finance/CFO to take the reins of our global financial strategy at a pivotal time in our journey. Lead and scale a high‑performing Finance function, developing talent and capability across multiple regions. Build and

Position: Chief Finance Officer. Act as the statutory Section 151 Officer, ensuring the authority's financial management complies with legal and regulatory requirements. Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring effective financial operations and reporting.

We're working with an Authority in the South West to recruit for an Interim Chief Finance Officer (S151), who will play a pivotal role in shaping the Authority's financial future. Fulfil the statutory duties of the Responsible Financial Officer (s151), providing robust and effective financial leader

A regional authority in England seeks a Chief Finance and Investment Officer to provide strategic financial leadership. This part-time role is integral in driving funding initiatives and enhancing the region's finance landscape, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Group CFO (International SME | Art & Luxury Sector).We’re partnering with a globally recognised art and luxury business to appoint a Group CFO to join the board and lead its next phase of international growth.Operating across the UK, US, and Europe, the business generates £55–60m revenue and co

As we enter a period of planned growth in both lending and deposits, we are seeking a Chief Finance Officer who will also serve as Company Secretary and act as deputy to the Chief Executive. As a key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the Board and Chief Executive to support s

We are partnering with a high‑growth, private equity–backed services organisation to appoint a Group Finance Director. This is a pivotal, value‑creation leadership role rather than a traditional reporting-led finance position. Lead the finance function through a period of significant growth, M

You'll join a well-established manufacturing site, working closely with operations and leading a small finance team — with full support du.

Opportunity to shape the finance function during a period of transformation. As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations, statutory reporting and cash management while partnering with senior stakeholders to enhance performance. Partner with non-finance operation

Our client is looking for a skilled and dynamic executive to join their finance leadership team as their Director of Group Finance and Controls.

Financial Controller Our client has an opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to manage the Administrative & Finance Function and to ensure that running of the business on a day to day basis.

UK Financial Controller Merthyr Tydfil (with hybrid working and Cardiff office access) Up to £65,000 Plus benefits DOE About the Role Mrwell Talent Solutions are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded not-for-profit organisation to recruit a UK Financial Controller.This is an

Senior Finance Leadership Opportunity – Cornwall – Head of Finance. Supporting Development Finance, working closely with the Development Finance Manager on new and ongoing projects. Hays Senior Finance are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and purpose-led organisation with a tur

Head of Finance (Technical)Salary: £63,092 - £67,853Hybrid working (minimum 1 day per week onsite)Location: Ipswich We are delighted to be supporting a forward?thinking public sector organisation as they continue an ambitious transformation journey. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienc

Job Title:Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Reports to:Board of TrusteesLocation:Bath office (Manvers Street).

My global client is looking to appoint a Head of Finance for their Teesside operation. The Head of Finance serves as a senior leader within the plant’s management team, overseeing all financial operations including accounting, planning and analysis, cost control, asset management, and strategic fi

Job Role: Head of Financial Control Location: Merthyr Tydfil or Cardiff Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per year Contract: Permanent, full time Working Environment: Office‑based senior finance role Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and technically strong UK Head of Financial Control to lead

Group Chief Finance Officer Luxury Hospitality Group North - North East Significant Six-Figure Package This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the North of Englands most prestigious luxury hospitality groups at a pivotal moment in its growth journey.

Assistant Chief Officer- Resources (Section 151 Officer)Opportunity to lead strategic finance, resources and organisational developmentKey role in the Chief Officer TeamAbout Our ClientHertfordshire Constabulary is a modern, proactive and flexible police force, with over 2,300 police officers and 1,

About HolcimWe are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.Our mis

We're Hiring: Financial Controller-Commercial Location: Market Drayton / Hybrid - 3 days per week on site.Contract:Full-Time, Permanent Hours:Monday-Friday (40 hours) Benefits for the role: Competitive salary, generous annual bonus,Life Assurance, Company car or cash allowance, Private Medical Ins

The Rewards and Benefits on offer;Permanent Job.Generous bonus structureStaff parking.Supportive and friendly working environment.The Company you will be working for;MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search for an experienced Site Financial Controller.You

Chief Executive Officer - ACE Anglia is looking for a Chief Executive Officer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis in this exciting hybrid leadership role based in Stowmarket, Suffolk.

GAVO supports, facilitates and brokers positive change for the well-being of people and communities through collaborative approachesDEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERSalary Scp 48 50 (£50,683 - £52,878)37 Hours per week PermanentOffice based with supported agile working across GAVO offices in Gwent (

VC-Backed Biotech Diagnostics Business.Location: Central London (Baker Street).Salary: £100k base + equity upside (should make high 6 figures possibly 7 dependent on valuation).Having secured initial seed funding, the business has established a strong scientific foundation and is now seeking a comm