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Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be a Director in our Transaction Serviced Lifesciences and Healthcare team. In this role you'll support Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business. You'll day-to-day progress of projects and driving the delivery of quality corporate finance transaction advice engagements. You'll manage and develop your team and coach. It's an opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions within the sector. You’ll be someone with: Life Sciences & Healthcare experience is preferred/would be an advantage You will have a deep understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant’s work Experience in networking across the industry and in developing business opportunities A strong focus on data-driven insights and commercial acumen. Previous experience of managing teams in the delivery of engagements ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. #LI-RW1 #TJ-RW1

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We’ll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. You’ll join our Strategic Resourcing Solutions (SRS) team, part of Business Services and Outsourcing (BSO). Working closely with our clients, you’ll support the timely delivery of accounting and consultancy services. You’ll work independently and take ownership of specific client projects, operating as a trusted extension of their finance team. Alongside strong accounting capabilities, you’ll bring broad commercial awareness, enabling you to analyse client data, make informed recommendations and discuss key issues confidently with clients, including their current trading position, future outlook and legislative changes You'll be someone with: • Industry or practice qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or equivalent experience, • Solid accounting knowledge with previous experience within accounts preparation and outsourced accounting, • Good knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, • Good knowledge of corporation tax, income tax, VAT, PAYE, company secretarial procedures and applications, • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and use of all standard in house packages You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Established HNW customer base | Build a commercial finance division | Uncapped commission | Genuine progression opportunity\n \n \n If you're an experienced Commercial Asset Finance Broker who wants to build rather than simply manage an existing pipeline, this Sutton Coldfield role offers the opportunity to develop commercial finance opportunities from an established base of business owners and HNW custom...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Your new company \n Our client is a large, market-leading organisation operating within a highly regulated, asset-intensive environment. With a significant UK-wide presence and a reputation for operational excellence, the business manages a substantial portfolio of assets and infrastructure, delivering critical services to a broad customer base continued growth and investment within the finance function, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a growing and high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their career within a complex and commercially focused organisation, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and involvement in key financial decision-making processes. \n Your new role \n As Management Accountant, you will play a key role in the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, with particular responsibility for fixed assets, lease accounting and payroll-related accounting activities. Working closely with the Finance Business Partner and operational stakeholders, you will ensure robust financial controls are maintained while providing valuable insight into business performance will take ownership of key month-end activities, revenue and cost reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis and stakeholder engagement. The role will suit an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced, complex business and is confident partnering with budget holders to improve financial performance and drive efficiencies. \n What you'll need to succeed \n We are looking for a commercially minded and proactive finance professional who enjoys building relationships across the business and using financial information to support decision-making. You will have previous management accounting experience within a larger organisation and possess strong analytical capabilities alongside excellent stakeholder management skills. \n Skills & Experience (Essential) \n\n • Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA.\n, • Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant position.\n, • Experience working within a large or complex organisation.\n, • Strong month-end accounting experience.\n, • Experience preparing and posting journals, accruals and prepayments.\n, • Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience.\n, • Experience supporting fixed asset accounting.\n, • Exposure to lease accounting.\n, • Payroll accounting and reconciliation experience.\n, • Advanced Excel skills.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.\n, • Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders effectively.\n, • Strong organisational and time-management skills.\n, • Ability to work accurately to deadlines.\n, • Collaborative and team-oriented approach.\n\n Desirable \n\n • ERP system experience.\n, • Experience within an asset-intensive environment.\n, • Previous business partnering exposure.\n, • Experience driving process improvements and efficiencies.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Flexible working options available (3 days in Office 2 WFH)\n, • Opportunity to join a market-leading organisation within a specialist industrial sector.\n, • A highly visible role with exposure to commercial and operational stakeholders.\n, • Strong career development opportunities.\n, • A varied position combining finance, analysis and business partnering.\n, • The chance to influence reporting, systems and business performance through data-driven insight.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n 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

Commercial Property Solicitor (NQ - Associate) \n Walsall Full-Time | Permanent - Hybrid Available \n A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join a well-established and growing legal practice. Applications are welcomed from Newly Qualified Solicitors through to experienced and senior-level professionals looking to further their careers within a supportive and progressive environment. \n You will join a successful Commercial Property team acting for a broad range of clients, including landlords, property developers, business owners, property investors, and landowners. The role offers exposure to high-quality work and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the department. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Advising on the acquisition and disposal of commercial property\n, • Drafting and negotiating commercial leases and licences\n, • Handling property finance transactions\n, • Advising on options, pre-emption agreements, and overage agreements\n, • Managing matters from instruction through to completion\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships\n, • Supporting business development and networking initiatives\n\n About You \n\n • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales\n, • Experience in commercial property matters, gained during training or post-qualification\n, • Strong technical and client care skills\n, • Commercially minded with excellent communication abilities\n, • Able to manage a varied caseload effectively\n, • Ambitious and keen to develop your career within a growing team\n\n More senior applicants will have the opportunity to play a key role in the development of the department, helping to strengthen existing client relationships and attract new business opportunities. \n What's on Offer \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • High-quality and varied commercial property work\n, • Clear opportunities for career progression\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n, • Flexibility to work from offices in Walsall, Cannock, or Sutton Coldfield\n, • The chance to join a successful and expanding team with a strong reputation in the market\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor seeking quality work, genuine progression prospects, and the ability to make a real impact within an established practice. \n

SF Partners are delighted to working with a Birmingham business in the recruitment of a Commercial Finance Manager. \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a global business within a dynamic culture, to work in a commercial setting and influence senior decision makers \n Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office \n Excellent benefits \n We are ideally seeking a qualified accountant with a proven track ... \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a?friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.Where will you be working?At M Group Energy, we're enabling the energy essential to support our lives.We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.This role will be within our Metering team , you'll join the leading provider of metering services in the UK energy retail sector, we provide efficient and flexible services for gas, electricity and water meters. Our meter readers install, maintain and manage meters to make sure customers are billed correctly and energy usage patterns are monitored. Want to come and be a part of it?What will you be doing?You'll investigate, detect, and prevent gas and electricity theft in residential and commercial properties. You'll be responsible for making sure installations are made safe and will work with the supplier to agree what further action is to be taken. You'll collect evidence and provide information to the client to decide next steps.You'll be involved in debt recovery work; this may include carrying out metering tasks such as installing a SMART meter or de-energising/disconnecting the supply.Do you take pride in your customer service skills? As a Revenue Protection Officer you'll be proud of your work and demonstrate professionalism and integrity. You'll also have the ability to remain calm and professional and confronting situations.Do you want career progression? Previous experience as a Revenue Protection Officer or in conflict management would be useful but not essential in this role; all you'll need is a positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.What you'll bringValid UK driving licence - You must have a full UK licence and have less than 6 points.CCN1 / CMA1 / CMA3 with MET1 or NVQ Level 2 in Smart Metering (Dual Fuel) / MOCOPAExperience installing gas and electric smart metersStrong customer service background with the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situationsNice to have (but not essential):3-phase qualification / CT / Medium PressureWhat's in it for you?Salary:Dual Fuel - £42,285Dual Fuel (3 phase/CT) - £43,370We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include:£2000 per year safety and attendance bonusMatched or contributory pension schemeOnline GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearEmployee assistance programmeMy Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discountsLife assuranceCycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemesEnhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leaveReward and recognition schemeIn addition, this role offers;Company van/vehicle and fuel card for business useDiscretionary bonus scheme22 days annual leave plus bank holidaysRecommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!Standby / Overtime / Call outAbout us?We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We're one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. We're? responsible? and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planetWe're? open ?and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectationsWe're? together? and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the partsWe're? ambitious? and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life?Whether you're a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.It's an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.Please note: ?Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd?party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.#MGroupE INDREG.TPBN1_UKTJ

We're seeking an experienced and high-performing Account Manager to join our growing Legal team. This is an opportunity for a commercially minded, proactive individual who thrives on building trusted relationships, creating long-term customer value, and delivering measurable commercial outcomes. You'll take ownership of a defined portfolio of strategic legal sector customers, helping them maximise the value of their investment in OneAdvanced while supporting their transition from legacy technologies to our next-generation IQ Legal platform.Success in this role is built on understanding each customer's long-term objectives, identifying opportunities to modernise their technology estate, and working collaboratively across the business to deliver solutions that drive adoption, strengthen partnerships and unlock future growth.Manage and develop long-term relationships across a portfolio of strategic legal sector customers.Act as a trusted advisor, helping customers define and execute their technology modernisation journey towards IQ Legal.Own the full commercial sales cycle, from opportunity identification through to negotiation and close, with a focus on strategic account growth.Lead regular account reviews, health checks and business planning sessions to understand customer priorities, uncover opportunities and demonstrate ongoing value.Drive software adoption by helping customers realise the full value of their OneAdvanced investment and introducing new capabilities that support their evolving business needs.Work alongside our Solutions Consultants to deliver discovery workshops and solution demonstrations aligned to customer objectives.Build and maintain detailed account plans that identify growth opportunities, technology roadmaps, key stakeholders and commercial milestones.Collaborate closely with Product, Customer Support, Solutions, Finance Operations, Marketing, Commercial and Legal teams to deliver an outstanding customer experience.Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts while maintaining a healthy pipeline across your portfolio.Represent OneAdvanced at customer meetings, onsite visits and industry events, strengthening relationships and building long-term customer advocacy.A proven track record of managing and growing complex B2B customer portfolios, ideally within the legal sector or enterprise SaaS environment.Experience leading strategic customer conversations that influence technology investment and digital transformation initiatives.Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills and a history of consistently achieving or exceeding revenue targets.The ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders, including Partners, Directors and other key decision makers.Excellent discovery and active listening skills, enabling you to understand customer challenges and recommend solutions that deliver genuine business value.A strategic mindset with the ability to think beyond immediate opportunities and develop long-term account growth plans.Confidence to challenge constructively, navigate difficult conversations and influence stakeholders with professionalism and credibility.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to bring together internal teams to deliver the right customer outcomes.Exceptional organisation and prioritisation skills, managing multiple customer initiatives and commercial opportunities simultaneously.A collaborative approach with experience working across Sales, Product, Solutions, Support and other cross-functional teams.Resilience, curiosity and tenacity, with the drive to create opportunities and see complex initiatives through to completion.Wellbeing that means something26 days' holiday + bank holidays (and the option to buy more) plus 1 paid volunteering day every yearExceptional family leave , 26 weeks fully paid maternity/adoption, 4 weeks fully paid paternity, 22 weeks fully paid shared parental leave, plus 5 days paid bereavement leaveRobust sick pay of up to 13 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential supportPrivate medical insurance for everyone , no medical-history exclusionsFinancial benefits that have your backPerformance-based rewards tailored to your role , from company-wide bonuses to OTE and commission structuresIncome protection : up to 75% salary for 5 years if you ever need itGrow your career with usSkillsHub learning platform with leadership pathways, future-manager training, and a huge online libraryAccess to external training and apprenticeshipsMaking a DifferenceMatchIt! Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the fundingPennies from Heaven donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a fingerPlus plenty other flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle on our RewardHub, including:ULEV car scheme with 1,000+ modelsDental insurance, Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness Cover, Partner Life CoverAt OneAdvanced, we are at the forefront of delivering sector-focused technology solutions that simplify complexity, drive meaningful progress, and help build a fairer, more inclusive society.We're much more than a software company. We deliver SaaS workflow applications and IT services that power organisations across Education, Government, Healthcare, Legal, Manufacturing, Housing, Retail, and more.OneAdvanced is one of the UK's largest business software and services companies. Based in Birmingham (The Mailbox), operating across the UK, Ireland, India, and Australia.Our secure, scalable platform, including OneAdvanced AI, our private AI service for UK organisations, powers connectivity and innovation across critical sectors. Alongside our software are our IT services, including hosting, managed services, and application modernisation.We strive to create an inclusive workplace that drives innovation and collaboration, championing diverse perspectives and ideas. Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy is embedded in everything we do, guiding us to create meaningful impact for our people, our customers and the planet.Proud to be recognised in the Financial Times' Best Employers 2026 list for the second-year running, an independent and data led ranking based on employee feedback. Join us and become part of a team that's powering the world of work and making a real difference.Join us and become part of a team that's powering the world of work and making a real difference.Learn more at />#LI-EB1#LI-EB1TPBN1_UKTJ

I'm currently looking to speak with commercially minded finance professionals for an FP&A Analyst opportunity within a large, complex organisation. \n This would suit someone who enjoys getting underneath the numbers and understanding what is actually driving business performance. You'll have plenty of exposure to senior and operational stakeholders, providing the analysis and insight they need to make better commercial decisions. \n The role will cover a broad mix of FP&A and business partnering, including budgeting and forecasting, performance and variance analysis, financial modelling, management reporting and supporting wider commercial projects. \n A big part of the position will be taking financial and operational information and turning it into something meaningful - identifying trends, spotting risks and opportunities and confidently challenging the business where required. \n Ideally, you will: \n\n • Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).\n, • Have experience within FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering.\n, • Be confident with budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.\n, • Have strong Excel skills, with Power BI experience beneficial.\n, • Be comfortable working with large amounts of data and turning this into useful commercial insight.\n, • Enjoy working closely with non-finance stakeholders and be confident challenging and influencing where appropriate.\n, • Have experience within a large, multi-site or operationally complex organisation.\n\n This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a genuinely commercial FP&A position where you can get close to the operational business and have a visible impact on performance. \n If you're interested in hearing more, please get in touch.

Finance Analyst - Solihull + Hybrid - £60,000 - Contract \n \n This is an excellent opportunity to join this commercial business on an initial 12 month fixed term contract as finance analyst. It is a wide and varying role including responsibility for modelling and analysing key datasets, and presenting findings and recommendations back to the business. You will be involved in budgeting and costing, reporting, and extensive analysis and evaluation. \n \n Key Areas: \n\n • Modelling and analysing datasets using Excel\n, • Budgeting and financial planning, and proposing key strategies\n, • Tracking metrics and looking at cost optimisation\n, • KPI monitoring\n, • Month-end close including P&L\n, • Stakeholder reporting\n, • Strong on systems and Microsoft Excel\n\n \n This role will suit someone who is an advanced Excel user with analytical thinking who is able to translate complex datasets into viable business strategies. A good communicator and team player. The company offers hybrid home working (if desired).

We're partnering with a large, well-established organisation to recruit a qualified accountant into a broad Financial Reporting Manager position. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant looking to combine technical accounting with treasury, statutory reporting, financial control and team leadership. You'll take ownership of IFRS reporting, support audits and annual accounts, oversee cash flow and balance sheet controls, and drive process improvements across the finance function. \n We're looking for: \n ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with 3+ years' PQE. \n Strong technical accounting, IFRS and statutory reporting experience. \n Audit background (practice or industry) desirable. \n Experience managing or mentoring a finance team. \n Commercial mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills. \n Offering a hybrid working model, excellent benefits and genuine long-term career development, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing finance team in a business where you can make a real impact. \n Greenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. \n To find out more about how and why Greenwell Gleeson Ltd process your personal data in line with the data protection regime please go to the privacy notice on our website www.greenwellgleeson.co.uk

M&A Tax Senior Manager \n \n Birmingham | Hybrid Working \n \n Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 + Excellent Benefits \n \n I'm currently working with a leading professional services firm that's looking to appoint an M&A Tax Senior Manager to join its expanding Transaction Tax team. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile UK and international transactions, advising a diverse client base that includes private equity-backed businesses, owner-managed companies and large corporates. You'll play a key role in delivering complex projects while helping to drive the continued growth of a well-established and ambitious team. \n The Role \n As an M&A Tax Senior Manager, you'll lead transaction tax engagements from initial discussions through to completion, providing commercially focused advice throughout the deal lifecycle. \n Responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading tax due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions.\n, • Advising on transaction structures and the wider tax implications of acquisitions and disposals.\n, • Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring work is delivered to a high technical standard.\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser throughout the transaction process.\n, • Working closely with colleagues across Tax, Corporate Finance and Advisory to deliver seamless client service.\n, • Supporting business development by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals and contributing to client pitches.\n, • Coaching, mentoring and developing junior members of the team.\n\n About You \n You'll be ACA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience in UK Corporate Tax and/or Transaction Tax. \n You'll also have: \n\n • Strong technical knowledge and the ability to apply it in a commercial environment.\n, • Experience managing complex client engagements and leading project teams.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • A proactive approach to developing client relationships and supporting business growth.\n, • A genuine interest in mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team culture.\n\n \n This opportunity would suit an experienced Transaction Tax Manager ready to step into a Senior Manager position, or an existing Senior Manager looking to join a growing team with excellent long-term progression. \n What's on Offer? \n Hybrid and flexible working. \n Exposure to complex, high-value UK and international transactions. \n Genuine opportunities for progression and career development. \n A collaborative, high-performing team environment. \n Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. \n \n If you're interested in finding out more, or would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity, I'd be happy to chat.

Operations Coordinator – Logistics/Distribution – Birmingham Airport \n \n Salary £31,474.00 per annum (40 hours per week) \n \n There is also a Saturday rota with bonus payments for working on Saturdays \n \n \n Our Client is a market leader in the Logistics Industry \n \n The Role \n \n \n To effectively and efficiently organise transport and logistics bookings by road and air globally. Building strong productive relationships with clients to ensure business objectives and client requirements are met. \n \n Main Duties / Responsibilities: \n Client Liaison \n\n • Act professionally and in line with procedures in relation to dealings with clients and contractors.\n, • Ensure that services are delivered as agreed.\n\n \n Administration \n\n • Maintain the required record keeping ensuring the efficient, cost-effective and lawful execution of all transport activities.\n, • Ensure each project is administered properly, including compiling the file and any legal documents.\n, • Ensure all contracting agreements are accurate and legally compliant.\n\n \n Customs Admin \n \n\n • Sourcing transport solutions for all Customer requests from our network of sub-contractors..\n, • Multi-tasking yourself subject to urgency of requests via various platforms, email, phone call quote requests.\n, • Using market knowledge, customer history and customer relationship to maximise the profit.\n, • Relationship building with Customers and sub-contractors.\n\n \n Group Policies and Procedures (Business Intelligence, Compliance, Finance, HR, IT, Legal) \n\n • To undertake all activities in accordance with applicable group policies and procedures so as to ensure that the interests of the Group and individual corporate entities are protected at all times.\n, • At all times to ensure that legal and commercial risks (to the extent relevant to the post holder role) are identified and minimised through effective communication with applicable stakeholders as well as relevant support functional departments and, when necessary Board of Directors.\n\n \n Other \n\n • Maintain an active interest and up to date, detailed knowledge of the transport and logistics market.\n, • To carry out any other duties within the competence of the role holder, as requested\n, • To travel when required in line with business needs.\n, • Be aware of and comply with the company policies.\n\n \n Skills & Qualifications \n Essential \n\n • Preferred experience although not always necessary if the right attitude for learning is an attribute, multi-tasking, IT skills, team ethic, good communication enabling client relationship building.\n\n \n\n • \n\n \n Apply Vicky

Head of FP&A \n Birmingham (Hybrid )Circa £100,000 + Benefits \n A high-growth, private equity-backed business is seeking a Group FP&A Manager to drive financial planning, performance reporting and strategic decision making across a rapidly expanding group. \n This is a highly visible role, working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team to provide commercial insight, support acquisition activity and help shape the future direction of the business. The successful candidate will also lead and develop a small analytics team, helping to build best-in-class reporting and decision-support capability. \n The Role \n Reporting directly to the FD, you will take ownership of Group budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting and financial modelling activities, providing clear, actionable insights to support key business decisions. \n Responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading annual budgets, forecasts and long-range planning\n, • Developing financial models, scenario analysis and business cases to support growth initiatives\n, • Producing board, executive and investor reporting packs\n, • Driving KPI reporting, variance analysis and performance insight across the group\n, • Partnering with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability and efficiency\n, • Supporting acquisitions, integration projects and synergy tracking\n, • Enhancing BI and reporting capability through data-driven decision making\n, • Leading, mentoring and developing a small Data & Analytics team\n, • Driving consistency in reporting, KPI definitions and management information across the group\n\n About You \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified\n, • Strong FP&A and commercial finance experience\n, • Proven experience managing and developing teams\n, • Experience building or enhancing FP&A capability within a growing business\n, • Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical skills\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering capability\n, • Advanced Excel skills, with Power BI and SQL experience advantageous\n, • Experience within a private equity-backed, acquisitive or high-growth environment desirable\n, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Circa £100,000 salary\n, • Hybrid working with occasional travel to London (c 1 day per month)\n, • Significant exposure to the CFO, Board and senior leadership team\n, • Opportunity to shape and develop the FP&A function\n, • Involvement in acquisitions, integration and strategic growth initiatives\n, • Competitive benefits package\n, • Collaborative and ambitious culture with genuine opportunity for career progression\n\n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FP&A Manager looking to join a dynamic and growing business where they can make a tangible impact on performance, strategy and future growth while leading and developing a small team.

Conveyancer (5 years PQE) \n Perry Barr, Birmingham \n £50,000 - £60,000 \n BCR/JN/32487 \n Bell Cornwall Recruitment are searching for a Licensed Conveyancer to join a well established high street law firm. The role will also involve supervising their team of 2 Conveyancers. \n The Ideal Candidate: \n\n • Strong technical knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions, including sales, purchases, transfers of equity, remortgages and lease extensions.\n, • Commercial property experience would be highly desirable, particularly acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences and refinancing.\n, • 5+ year's post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing, with a strong understanding of the end-to-end transaction process.\n, • Strong client-management skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to clients who may have limited legal knowledge.\n\n The role: \n\n • Manage a full and varied caseload of residential and commercial property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.\n, • Handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, ensuring transactions progress efficiently and in accordance with client requirements.\n, • Deal with remortgages, transfers of equity, lease extensions and other residential property matters.\n, • Supervision of 2 Conveyancers\n\n If you are an experienced Conveyancer who is comfortable managing a busy caseload as well as supervising a team, don't hesitate to get in touch! \n \n INDHP \n \n Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! \n BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. \n BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT \n \n We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. \n Love Work Be Happy \n Follow BCR on Twitter @LoveWorkBeHappy to view all of the latest jobs. \n (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) \n PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales

Sales Development Representative (SDR) \n Permanent | Full Time | Birmingham City Centre | Office Based \n Salary: £25,000-£30,000 per annum + £400 guaranteed monthly commission + £600 quarterly performance bonus + Progression to Account Manager with 10% uncapped monthly commission \n About Lovey \n Join One of the UK's Fastest-Growing Finance Companies \n Lovey (formerly Love Finance) is a fast-growing UK SME lender and broker, founded in 2016 by Jack Smith with a simple goal: to make business lending simple and fast. Since then, we've funded more than £500 million in loans for over 10,000 SMEs across the UK. We've been recognised by organisations including EY, Deloitte, The Sunday Times, Financial Times, UK Growth Index, FeBe and Sifted as one of the UK's fastest-growing companies. \n By combining direct lending with brokerage services, Lovey provides businesses with fast, flexible and tailored funding solutions. With an industry-leading 5-star Trustpilot rating, customers can enquire in 60 seconds and, where appropriate, receive funding in as little as 4 hours. \n Requirements \n The SDR Opportunity \n We're looking for ambitious, driven people who want to build a long-term career in sales and account management. \n As a Sales Development Representative, you'll receive comprehensive training, ongoing coaching and hands-on support to help you develop your commercial skills and succeed in a fast-paced sales environment. \n You don't need previous sales experience. We're much more interested in your attitude, ambition and willingness to learn. \n For high performers, progression into an Account Manager role can happen within 6-12 months, with realistic earning potential of £80,000+. \n What We're Looking For \n We're looking for people who are motivated by achieving results and want to progress quickly. \n You'll be a great fit if you're: \n\n • Positive, energetic and self-motivated\n, • Resilient and able to bounce back from setbacks\n, • Ambitious, competitive and financially motivated\n, • Hungry to learn and develop\n, • Confident communicating with different types of people\n, • Focused on achieving personal and professional goals\n, • Excited by the opportunity to build a career in sales\n\n No previous sales experience is required for entry-level applicants; we'll provide the training. What matters most is having the right mindset and the drive to succeed. \n Your Responsibilities \n Sales & Lead Generation \n\n • Manage, quote and convert inbound business finance enquiries\n, • Make outbound calls to warm leads and prospects within our existing database\n, • Identify opportunities and develop relationships with potential customers\n, • Follow up consistently to maximise conversion opportunities\n, • Build a strong pipeline of new business\n\n Business Development \n\n • Contribute to targeted sales and business development campaigns\n, • Identify opportunities to grow our customer base\n, • Support networking and promotional activities to increase brand awareness\n, • Develop a strong understanding of our products and the wider SME finance market\n\n Operational & Compliance \n\n • Follow all operational, credit and compliance procedures\n, • Ensure customer information is handled accurately and professionally\n, • Apply fraud prevention and risk management processes consistently\n, • Maintain high standards throughout the customer journey\n\n How You'll Be Measured \n You'll have clear targets and KPIs, with a strong focus on: \n\n • Revenue Growth: Achieving targeted fee income and lending volumes\n, • New Business: Maintaining consistent prospecting and lead generation activity\n, • Conversion: Turning opportunities into successful customers\n, • KPI Performance: Consistently meeting or exceeding agreed targets\n, • Cross-Selling: Identifying opportunities across our wider product range\n, • Team Performance: Contributing positively to the wider Sales team's success\n\n Benefits \n What We Offer \n\n • £25,000-£30,000 basic salary\n, • £400 guaranteed monthly commission while you're an SDR\n, • £600 quarterly performance bonus based on targets\n, • Fast-track career progression into Account Management\n, • 10% uncapped monthly commission once promoted to Account Manager\n, • Realistic OTE of £80,000+ as you progress\n, • Comprehensive training and onboarding\n, • Ongoing coaching and development\n, • Clear progression opportunities for high performers\n, • Birmingham City Centre office\n, • A fast-paced, supportive and ambitious team environment\n\n Ready to Start Your Sales Career? \n If you're ambitious, commercially minded and looking for an opportunity where your effort directly impacts your earnings and career progression, Lovey could be the place for you. Join a growing finance business, learn from an experienced sales team and build a career with a clear path from SDR to Account Manager and beyond. \n Apply now and start your journey with Lovey. \n

\n Management Accountant \n Solihull (3 Days Office / 2 Days Hybrid) Up to £47,000 + Christmas Bonus + Study Support 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Permanent, Full-Time \n About the Company \n We're partnering with a successful and rapidly expanding UK business that has grown significantly through both acquisition and organic growth. As the organisation continues to evolve, an opportunity has arisen for a talented Management Accountant to join the finance team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to accelerate their development within a supportive environment. The role offers exposure well beyond traditional management accounting, including acquisitions, business integration, commercial finance, statutory reporting and finance transformation projects, alongside full study support to help you achieve your professional qualification. \n The Role \n Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounts process for a number of group entities while providing financial insight and support to key stakeholders across the business. \n This role is ideally suited to an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their experience, take on increasing responsibility and progress their career within a growing group. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and reporting packs\n, • Analyse financial performance and explain variances against budget and forecast\n, • Prepare journals including accruals, prepayments, payroll, fixed assets and intercompany transactions\n, • Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items\n, • Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules\n, • Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting processes\n, • Ensure compliance with financial controls and reporting standards\n, • Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end audits\n, • Support VAT returns and other reporting requirements\n, • Business partner with operational managers across assigned entities\n, • Assist with acquisitions, integrations and finance projects\n, • Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting efficiencies\n, • Support the ongoing development of financial systems and automation initiatives\n\n About You \n We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced and evolving environment and is eager to continue developing their accounting career. \n Essential Skills & Experience \n\n • Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA (or actively studying towards qualification)\n, • Previous experience preparing monthly management accounts\n, • Strong balance sheet reconciliation and financial control experience\n, • Experience working within a multi-entity, group, SME or mid-market environment\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities\n, • Ambitious and keen to progress within a growing finance function\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Salary up to £47,000\n, • Study support package\n, • Christmas bonus\n, • Hybrid working arrangement\n, • Growing and ambitious business environment\n, • Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects\n, • Involvement in acquisitions and business integration activities\n, • Genuine opportunities for career progression and development\n, • Broad, varied role with increasing responsibility as the business continues to grow\n, • Excellent opportunity to develop into a more senior finance position over time\n\n Apply Now \n If you're a part-qualified accountant looking for a role that offers genuine progression, excellent exposure across a growing group, and support to complete your professional qualification, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n 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. \n 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.

OakRock is working exclusively with a large, successful business to recruit a Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst to join its established finance team. \n This is a broad and commercially focused role with a particular emphasis on working capital, financial reporting and stakeholder engagement. \n You’ll work closely with Finance Business Partners and stakeholders across the organisation, using financial information to understand performance, challenge existing processes and help drive improvements. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on ad hoc projects directly for the CFO. \n The Role \n As Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Producing monthly reporting packs, providing clear insight into performance, key trends, variances, risks and opportunities.\n, • Taking a key role in working capital analysis, improving visibility of performance and working with stakeholders to challenge and track improvement initiatives.\n, • Supporting month-end reporting and the consolidation of monthly EBIT performance.\n, • Supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including analysis of business inputs and preparation of reporting packs.\n, • Providing analysis of overheads, margins and other key areas of financial and operational performance.\n, • Producing meaningful KPIs and financial analysis to support better business decision-making.\n, • Working closely with Finance Business Partners and other stakeholders to investigate performance and provide actionable insight.\n, • Supporting ad hoc analysis and projects for the CFO and wider senior finance team.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy and quality of financial reporting and month-end processes.\n\n About You \n We’re looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with the confidence to communicate effectively with stakeholders. \n You’ll ideally have: \n\n • Previous experience in a financial analysis, FP&A, management accounting or commercially focused finance role.\n, • Experience of working capital, including understanding the drivers of performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.\n, • Good experience of management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn financial data into meaningful insight.\n, • The confidence to engage with stakeholders, ask questions and appropriately challenge performance and processes.\n, • Advanced Excel skills.\n, • Experience using an ERP or financial reporting system.\n, • A proactive approach and an interest in improving processes rather than simply producing reports.\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience across FP&A and commercial finance, with significant exposure to an experienced Finance Business Partnering team and senior finance leadership.

Real Estate Solicitor | Birmingham | 3-5 PQE | £65,000-£70,000 Commercial property lawyers: how much of your current role is genuinely interesting? If you're looking for more sophisticated transactions, broader client exposure and a platform where you can continue developing technically, Yolk Legal are recruiting for a Birmingham Real Estate opportunity that could be worth exploring. You'll join an established UK practice advising a varied client base that includes investors, funders, developers, operators, private companies and public bodies. What you will be doing The role offers genuine variety across commercial real estate, including: Acquisitions and disposals Development transactions Real estate finance Commercial leasing Development agreements Investment work Due diligence Reports on title Certificates of title Property work supporting corporate transactionsYou'll be expected to take ownership of your matters while working closely with colleagues across the wider business. What makes you right for it? You'll ideally have 3-5 years' PQE in commercial real estate and be comfortable handling transactions with a reasonable level of autonomy. You'll bring: Strong technical property knowledge Excellent drafting skills Commercial awareness Good negotiation ability Confidence dealing directly with clients Strong organisation The ability to manage competing transactions An interest in business development and relationship buildingWhat you'll get Hybrid working Broad commercial real estate exposure Sophisticated client base Opportunity to work on development and investment matters Continued professional development Long-term progression within an established practiceIf you're already a good Real Estate Solicitor, the question isn't whether you can do the job. It's whether the next platform gives you enough to keep progressing. If you're open to a confidential conversation, contact Nicole Smith- Managing Consultant at Yolk Legal. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities

CRM Marketing Specialist \n Location: Hybrid (Midlands-based, with access to our Leicester and Birmingham offices) \n Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per annum, DOE \n Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent \n What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part-time and Fixed-Term Roles), Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources \n \n Why Do We Want You \n Are you a marketing professional who loves bringing campaigns to life \n Do you enjoy the detail behind flawless campaign execution while also having the creativity to craft compelling content across multiple channels \n We are Wilmington plc, and we're looking for a CRM Specialist to become the backbone of our marketing function. \n This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced B2B environment, enjoys working with marketing technology, and takes pride in delivering high-quality campaigns with real commercial impact. \n You'll play a pivotal role in building, deploying, and coordinating campaigns across multiple business units, while adapting content into engaging assets that support lead generation, customer engagement, and business growth. \n \n Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc’s career site. \n At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked “apply”! \n Job purpose, tasks and responsibilities \n \n As our CRM Specialist, you'll ensure campaigns are executed accurately, efficiently, and on time. \n Working closely with colleagues across marketing - content, creative, performance, and business unit leads - you'll help turn marketing plans into effective multi-channel campaigns. \n \n You'll be responsible for: \n • Building and deploying campaigns through various digital channels, including email, web, paid media, and social media. \n • Setting up campaign tracking, attribution, audience segmentation, and reporting structures. \n • Performing thorough quality assurance checks across campaign assets, links, tracking codes, and customer journeys. \n • Creating and adapting tactical marketing content including email copy, social media posts, CTAs, landing pages, and promotional assets. \n • Repurposing strategic content into engaging, channel-specific marketing materials. \n • Coordinating campaign timelines and asset delivery across multiple stakeholders. \n • Managing multiple concurrent campaigns across various Business Units. \n • Monitoring live campaigns and escalating critical issues where required. \n • Maintaining campaign documentation and supporting continuous process improvement initiatives. \n • Collaborating with internal teams to ensure campaigns launch smoothly and perform effectively. \n \n What’s the Best Thing About This Role \n You'll sit at the heart of the marketing function, working across multiple brands and business units while seeing your work translated into live campaigns that drive measurable results. Every day brings something different, offering a fantastic blend of marketing technology, project coordination, content creation, and stakeholder engagement. \n What’s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role \n Balancing multiple campaign launches, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously requires exceptional organisation and attention to detail. Success comes from prioritising effectively while maintaining consistently high standards of quality and accuracy. \n \n Essential and desirable capabilities \n To be successful in this role, you must have: \n • Experience using Marketo or a similar marketing automation/email marketing platform. \n • Experience writing, editing, and repurposing marketing content across multiple channels. \n • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. \n • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. \n • Experience in a campaign execution or email marketing role, ideally within a B2B environment. \n • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve issues before campaigns go live. \n • An understanding of email marketing best practices, audience segmentation, and campaign deployment. \n • The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. \n \n To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: \n • Understanding of Google Analytics, Power BI, and A/B testing methodologies. \n • Basic HTML knowledge for email and landing page troubleshooting. \n • Experience supporting paid media campaigns and channels. \n • Experience within a B2B, professional services, training, events, or information services environment. \n • Familiarity with social media management platforms and marketing technology tools. \n \n We know it’s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role’s location by the start of their employment. \n Before you go.... \n About us \n Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a common aim – turning knowledge into advantage. We provide information and training to professional business markets within the Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal and Insight sectors. \n Our businesses enable professionals and t

Financial Controller \n\n • Sutton Coldfield\n, • Up to £70,000\n, • Office Based\n\n A Key Leadership Role Within a Growing Commercial Business \n We're partnering with a successful and expanding business operating within a fast-moving international trading and distribution environment to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. \n Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll take ownership of the finance function, providing strategic financial leadership, robust financial controls and commercial insight to support continued growth and business performance. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, influencing business decisions and making a genuine impact within an ambitious SME. \n The Role \n As Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of finance while supporting the wider leadership team with accurate reporting and commercial analysis. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts\n, • Delivering insightful financial analysis and performance reporting\n, • Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning\n, • Preparing sales, margin and KPI reporting\n, • Presenting financial information and recommendations to senior stakeholders\n, • Managing month-end and year-end processes\n, • Ensuring VAT, statutory and regulatory reporting requirements are met\n, • Maintaining robust financial controls and governance procedures\n, • Supporting treasury activities, including financial hedging where applicable\n, • Managing relationships with external auditors and advisors\n, • Overseeing payroll processes\n, • Leading and developing the finance team\n, • Supporting AML and compliance activities in line with business requirements\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting capabilities\n, • Ensuring the business remains compliant with regulatory and statutory obligations\n\n The Environment \n This is a business that values collaboration, accountability and teamwork. \n They're looking for a Financial Controller who enjoys being part of the wider business, not just the finance function. Whilst you'll be a key member of the leadership team, success in this role will come from being approachable, adaptable and willing to support the team whenever needed. \n The business offers the variety and visibility that comes with a growing SME environment. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, influence decision-making and play an active role in driving the business forward. No two days are quite the same, and the successful candidate will enjoy balancing strategic responsibilities with a practical, solutions-focused approach. \n You'll be joining a close-knit and supportive team where people work collaboratively, share responsibility and take pride in achieving results together. The culture is one of mutual support, continuous improvement and a genuine desire to see both the business and its people succeed. \n About You \n You'll be an experienced finance professional with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. \n Essential Experience \n\n • Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar\n, • Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience\n, • Proven budgeting, forecasting and business partnering experience\n, • Experience within an SME environment\n, • Knowledge of UK accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements\n, • Experience preparing VAT returns and supporting year-end processes\n, • Previous experience managing and developing finance staff\n, • Strong Excel and systems skills\n, • Experience using Sage or similar accounting software\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities\n, • Understanding of AML and compliance requirements\n\n Qualifications \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or\n, • Qualified by Experience (QBE)\n\n Desirable Experience \n\n • Previous exposure to AML or MLRO responsibilities\n, • Treasury management or financial hedging experience\n, • Experience within a trading, distribution, wholesale or import/export environment\n, • Corporation Tax knowledge\n, • Audit management experience\n, • A track record of improving finance processes and controls\n\n Personal Attributes \n\n • Commercially minded with strong business awareness\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills\n, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail\n, • Comfortable communicating with stakeholders at all levels\n, • A proactive and solutions-focused approach\n, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and support a team\n, • Professional, trustworthy and highly confidential\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Salary up to £70,000\n, • Broad, commercially focused role with real responsibility\n, • Opportunity to influence business strategy and decision-making\n, • Growing and ambitious business with exciting plans\n, • Supportive and collaborative culture\n, • Opportunity to shape processes, controls and reporting\n, • Long-term career progression opportunities\n\n Application Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. 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Head of Capital Governance & Treasury - Birmingham City Council \n Help shape major investment decisions and strengthen financial governance at the largest local authority in Europe. \n Birmingham City Council is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded finance leader to join its Finance Directorate as Head of Capital Governance & Treasury. This is a career-defining opportunity to play a central role in major investment decisions, capital governance and long-term financial sustainability within the largest local authority in Europe, overseeing a capital programme of approximately £2.7bn. As one of two priority leadership appointments within the Finance Directorate, this role will be critical in strengthening financial resilience, embedding long-term stability and supporting the next phase of the Council's improvement journey. \n Your new role \n Reporting to the Director of Corporate Finance & Treasury (Deputy S151 Officer), you will lead the Council's Capital Governance and Treasury function. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading the Capital Programme governance framework.\n, • Supporting major investment decisions and funding strategies.\n, • Developing business cases and financial models.\n, • Working closely with project leaders and senior stakeholders to ensure robust decision-making.\n, • Providing strategic advice on capital investment, affordability and risk.\n\n\n, • Developing and maintaining capital, treasury and MRP strategies.\n\n\n, • Driving governance, assurance and continuous improvement activities.\n, • Leading a team comprising 1 direct report and 3 indirect reports.\n\n What you’ll need to succeed \n We are seeking a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience operating in a large and complex organisation. \n You will bring: \n\n • Strong experience of capital governance, strategic finance or large-scale investment programmes.\n, • Excellent business case development and financial modelling skills.\n, • Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset.\n, • The confidence and resilience to challenge effectively and influence senior stakeholders.\n, • Strong communication and relationship management skills.\n, • Experience leading people and delivering change.\n, • A modern and progressive approach to finance leadership.\n\n Local government experience would be beneficial, but we are also keen to hear from candidates from wider public sector, infrastructure, regulated or complex commercial environments who can demonstrate transferable capital governance expertise. While the role also includes responsibility for treasury management, we are particularly interested in candidates with strong capital governance, business case and investment appraisal experience, rather than candidates with a purely treasury-focused background. \n What you’ll get in return \n In return, you will receive a salary of between £66,627 and £85,845, alongside a strong benefits package designed to support both your career and your life outside work. This includes 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme, hybrid working, ongoing professional development opportunities, employee wellbeing support and a range of staff benefits and reward schemes. \n Alongside this, this is an opportunity to: \n\n • Influence major capital programmes and investment decisions.\n, • Work on projects worth hundreds of millions of pounds across one of the UK's largest organisations.\n, • Be part of a Finance function that is actively investing in change and improvement.\n, • Shape the future approach to capital governance and financial decision-making.\n, • Build a high-profile leadership career within local government.\n, • Work alongside experienced senior finance leaders in a collaborative environment.\n, • Leave a lasting legacy through transformational projects and improved governance arrangements.\n

Finance Acquisition and Integration Lead \n South Birmingham \n An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a successful and growing organisation as a Finance Acquisition Integration Lead, taking responsibility for the effective integration of newly acquired businesses. \n Working closely with senior leadership, this is a broad, highly visible role combining finance, project management, risk and operational integration. You will coordinate activity across multiple functions, ensuring newly acquired businesses transition smoothly into the wider Group while maintaining business continuity and strong financial control. \n This would suit a qualified accountant or commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working outside the boundaries of a traditional finance role. You’ll need to be comfortable managing multiple projects, bringing structure to complex situations and working with stakeholders across an organisation. \n The role \n You will take ownership of integration activity following the completion of acquisitions, establishing clear plans, responsibilities, priorities and deadlines. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Taking a lead role in the finance integration of acquired businesses\n, • \n Managing integration plans for newly acquired businesses from completion through to successful transition \n • \n Translating findings from the acquisition process into clear actions and priorities \n • \n Coordinating multiple workstreams across Finance, HR, IT, operations, payroll and other central functions \n • \n Maintaining project plans, risk registers and progress reporting \n • \n Leading regular integration meetings and ensuring actions remain on track \n • \n Identifying financial, operational and control risks and ensuring appropriate action is taken \n • \n Bringing newly acquired entities onto Group reporting, controls and financial processes \n • \n Supporting the transition of management accounts, cash reporting, working capital and KPI reporting \n • \n Reviewing banking, payment processes, delegated authorities and financial controls \n • \n Working with internal teams to coordinate systems and process changes \n • \n Supporting the integration of payroll, employee information and wider people processes \n • \n Coordinating operational areas including assets, insurance and other business-critical requirements \n • \n Providing senior leadership with clear reporting on progress, risks, dependencies and outstanding actions \n • \n Identifying opportunities to improve and standardise the integration process for future acquisitions \n\n About you \n We are looking for someone with a strong finance foundation combined with excellent organisation and project management capability. \n You are likely to be: \n\n • \n A qualified accountant or experienced part-qualified finance professional \n • \n Experienced within financial control, management reporting, commercial finance, audit, transaction support or a related environment \n • \n Commercially aware with a strong understanding of financial controls, cash, working capital and month-end reporting \n • \n Highly organised and capable of managing several workstreams simultaneously \n • \n Confident identifying risks, challenging existing processes and ensuring actions are completed \n • \n Comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders and operational management teams \n • \n Able to work across functions rather than operating purely within finance \n • \n Hands-on, pragmatic and comfortable working within a fast-paced environment \n • \n A strong communicator who can bring clarity and structure to complex projects \n\n Previous exposure to acquisitions, business integration or transformation would be particularly advantageous, although candidates with strong transferable experience will also be considered. \n The opportunity \n This is a chance to join a business with ambitious growth plans where acquisitions form an important part of its ongoing strategy. \n Rather than simply reporting on integration activity, you will have genuine ownership of the process and the opportunity to shape how future acquisitions are brought into the organisation. \n It offers an unusual combination of finance, M&A exposure, project management and operational involvement, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience beyond a conventional finance position.

Real Estate Partner | Birmingham | Portable Following | No Individual Targets \n You've built the relationships. Now find a platform that lets you make more of them. \n Yolk Legal are speaking with experienced Real Estate Partners who have an established following and are considering what their next move could look like. \n The opportunity is with a national legal and professional services business with an established and growing Birmingham / Midlands presence. \n And there is a significant difference from the traditional partnership conversation. \n There are no individual financial targets. \n For an experienced Partner, that changes the conversation. \n Rather than joining somewhere simply to be measured against a number, the focus is on: \n Your clients. \n Your relationships. \n The quality of your work. \n And what you can build with the support of a national platform. \n Who are we looking for? \n We're looking for a Real Estate Partner who has already established themselves in the Birmingham / Midlands market. \n You may specialise in: \n\n • Investment\n, • Development\n, • Asset management\n, • Strategic land\n, • Housing and regeneration\n, • Commercial property\n, • Property finance\n, • Major projects\n\n You should have a strong reputation in your market and established relationships with clients, developers, investors, funders or other key property stakeholders. \n What can you build? \n The platform gives you access to a broad national network of Real Estate and complementary specialists. \n That creates opportunities to work across: \n\n • Corporate\n, • Banking and finance\n, • Planning\n, • Construction\n, • Dispute resolution\n, • Employment\n, • Private client\n, • Residential property\n\n The firm's Birmingham Real Estate team has already attracted senior lateral talent, including Partners with significant experience in development, investment, logistics and regeneration. \n The wider Midlands business has also continued to grow through senior recruitment and expansion. \n \n We're deliberately not putting a headline salary on this advert. The figure and the package will depend on your experience and following. \n If you're a Partner with a real book of business and you're curious about what a move away from traditional individual-target partnership could look like, we'd like to speak to you. \n All conversations with Yolk Legal are confidential, get in touch with Nicole Smith- Managing Consultant. \n Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. \n Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

International Financial Controller \n Birmingham | International Travel | Hybrid Working | £47k to £53k \n A senior finance role with global reach, broad stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to shape how finance supports an international organisation’s work. \n We’re working with a major international organisation looking for an International Financial Controller to take a lead role across a varied portfolio of programmes and funding. You’ll sit at the heart of finance and operations, bringing together strong reporting, sound decision-making and a clear view of financial risk. \n This is a role with plenty of variety - combining technical finance, leadership and business partnering, while giving you the opportunity to improve how finance operates across teams and locations. \n What you’ll gain: \n\n • Global exposure, working across a complex international organisation.\n, • Senior-level influence, partnering with finance and programme leaders across the organisation.\n, • A broad remit, spanning reporting, planning, controls, risk and financial operations.\n, • Leadership responsibility, with the opportunity to develop and support a specialist finance team.\n, • Real scope to improve, shaping processes, systems and ways of working.\n\n What you’ll do: \n\n • Lead the financial management of a diverse portfolio of programmes and funding, overseeing budgets, forecasts, reporting and analysis.\n, • Provide financial insight and challenge, helping programme and operational leaders make informed decisions and manage risk.\n, • Oversee financial controls, compliance and governance, ensuring funding is managed in line with internal policies and external requirements.\n, • Partner with teams across different countries and functions, resolving complex issues and strengthening financial processes.\n, • Lead and develop a specialist finance team, creating a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.\n, • Drive finance transformation, improving systems, processes and reporting to support the organisation’s wider objectives.\n\n What you’ll bring: \n\n • Qualified accountant with a strong background across reporting, planning, controls and financial analysis.\n, • Experience managing projects, restricted funding or complex income streams.\n, • A confident business partner able to influence senior stakeholders beyond finance.\n, • Strong systems and Excel skills, with a commercial, analytical approach and an eye for the bigger picture.\n\n Interested? \n If you’re looking for a senior finance role where you can combine technical expertise with leadership, influence and international exposure, this could be a great opportunity to explore. \n

\n Head of Finance \n Location: West Midlands | Hybrid Working \n Robert Half are recruiting a Head of Finance on behalf of a successful UK organisation operating within a complex, project-led environment. This is a high-impact leadership position, offering full ownership of the finance function and a seat at the table with the senior leadership team. \n This is far more than a traditional financial control role. You'll be expected to challenge decisions, drive profitability, improve performance, and provide the commercial insight needed to support continued growth. \n The Role \n As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the overall financial leadership of the business, ensuring robust financial management whilst acting as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams. \n You'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing insight that drives business performance, improves margins, strengthens controls, and supports long-term growth ambitions. \n Responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.\n, • Owning all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning activities.\n, • Delivering meaningful commercial insight to support business performance.\n, • Driving financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.\n, • Managing cash flow, working capital and liquidity performance.\n, • Partnering with operational leaders to improve project and contract profitability.\n, • Ensuring appropriate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.\n, • Leading audit processes and maintaining key external relationships.\n, • Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and enhance reporting capability.\n, • Supporting strategic initiatives, investment decisions and future growth plans.\n\n About You \n We're seeking an ambitious and influential finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo. \n You will ideally possess: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.\n, • A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role.\n, • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.\n, • Experience within engineering, contracting, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other project-based sectors.\n, • Excellent financial planning, analysis and cash management capabilities.\n, • A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.\n, • Experience leading teams through change, growth or transformation.\n, • The confidence to operate as a key member of the senior leadership team.\n\n \n \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

We are?CH&CO?a collection of?specialist businesses?and?market leading brands. \n We want our people to love what they do and have fun. We celebrate diversity, and our inclusive culture encourages everyone to bring their whole self to work every day.? Working at CH&CO gives our teams the opportunity to work across all of our brands, experiencing the variety of our business and the services we deliver. We are currently recruiting for a Brand Technology Manager, This is a Hybrid role, working with Compass Group brands and CH&CO stakeholders. \n \n Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum \n Working Pattern: 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday \n Location: Hybrid role, Regular travel to sites and brand locations may be required. (Company Car) \n \n About This Role: \n Lead the delivery of innovative front-of-house technology solutions across Compass Group brands, enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and supporting business growth. Working closely with operational and technology teams, you'll drive the adoption of EPOS, mobile apps, kiosks, digital ordering, loyalty platforms, AI solutions, and other emerging technologies. This hybrid role involves regular site and client visits, supporting business transformation, client engagement, and technology-led growth initiatives. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n Customer and Client Satisfaction \n\n • Partner with Brand Directors, Operations Directors and Regional Managers to understand business challenges and identify technology opportunities.\n, • Act as the primary technology advisor for assigned brands.\n, • Ensure front-of-house technologies deliver a seamless customer experience.\n, • Support client meetings, reviews and presentations.\n, • Work closely with the retention team to ensure Compass remains competitive and delivers market-leading technology solutions.\n\n Market Leadership \n\n • Monitor market trends and emerging hospitality technologies.\n, • Evaluate and recommend technology partners and suppliers.\n, • Maintain awareness of developments across EPOS, mobile ordering, kiosks, loyalty, digital signage, AI solutions and customer engagement technologies.\n, • Support bids, tenders and growth opportunities through technology consultation and presentations.\n, • Champion data-driven technology decisions aligned to business objectives.\n\n Preferred Employer \n\n • Act as a positive ambassador for the D&T function and Compass Group.\n, • Support knowledge sharing and collaboration across teams.\n, • Work closely with operational teams to increase technology awareness and adoption.\n, • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.\n\n Operational Excellence \n\n • Lead technology projects and deployments across assigned brands.\n, • Support transformation programmes and operational change initiatives.\n, • Work with Security, PCI, Infrastructure, Networking and Deployment teams to ensure standards are maintained.\n, • Ensure technologies integrate effectively with client or Compass-managed networks.\n, • Support rollout and optimisation of EPOS, Apps, Kiosks and digital customer journeys.\n, • Utilise data and reporting to drive continuous business improvement.\n, • Support vendors and suppliers through governance and performance management processes.\n, • Use project and task management tools, including Monday.com, to manage initiatives and priorities.\n\n Health & Safety \n\n • Comply with Compass Group Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times. \n, • Ensure safe working practices during site visits and deployments. \n • \n Report hazards, incidents and risks promptly. \n • \n Support colleagues and suppliers in maintaining safe working environments. \n • \n Follow all client site safety requirements during installations and project activities. \n\n Our Ideal Candidate: \n Experience \n\n • Proven experience in hospitality, retail or food service technology.\n, • Strong understanding of EPOS platforms and payment technologies.\n, • Experience of mobile applications, customer ordering platforms and loyalty solutions.\n, • Experience delivering kiosk and self-service solutions.\n, • Experience working with client-managed and self-deployed network environments.\n, • Experience managing technology projects and deployments.\n, • Experience engaging with operational stakeholders at all levels.\n, • Experience presenting technology solutions to internal and external clients.\n\n Knowledge \n\n • Understanding of front-of-house technology ecosystems.\n, • Knowledge of network fundamentals and connectivity requirements.\n, • Understanding of data security and PCI compliance principles.\n, • Strong appreciation of customer experience and operational workflows.\n\n Skills \n\n • Excellent communication and presentation skills.\n, • Strong stakeholder management skills.\n, • Commercial awareness.\n, • Problem-solving and analytical thinking.\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.\n, • Strong influencing and relationship-building skills.\n\n What's in it for you?? \n Working with CH&CO has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.? \n\n • Personal Development and Training opportunities? \n, • Life assurance scheme? \n, • Pension scheme? \n, • Holiday allowance? \n, • Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion \n, • Eye care? \n, • A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance? \n, • Family friendly support? \n, • Regular social events and communication with our leaders? \n, • A holiday purchase scheme? \n, • Volunteering days? \n, • Professional subscriptions? \n, • Recognition schemes and people awards? \n, • Long service awards? \n, • Access to some great high street discount vouchers? \n

Finance Business Partner \n Walsall | £70,000 + Company Bonus | Hybrid Working \n SF Partners is partnering with a leading global organisation in Walsall to recruit a high-profile Finance Business Partner position. If you’re a Finance Business Partner who wants to actually influence a business rather than spend your life explaining last month’s numbers, this is worth a conversation. \n Sitting close to the operational leadership team and reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you’ll be expected to get under the skin of business performance, challenge decisions, spot opportunities and turn financial information into actions. \n \n The role: \n You’ll become a key finance partner to senior operational stakeholders, giving them the commercial insight they need to make better decisions and improve performance. \n You’ll take ownership of: \n\n • Partnering senior operational leaders and challenging them on performance, profitability and commercial decisions\n, • Getting behind the numbers – identifying what is driving performance, where margin is being won or lost and where the opportunities sit\n, • Building insightful profitability, cost and performance analysis that genuinely influences decisions\n, • Developing forecasting and financial models to support business planning and strategic decision-making\n, • Improving management information and making better use of finance and operational data\n, • Driving improvements across finance processes, systems and reporting\n, • Supporting wider business change, including ERP development and implementation\n, • Getting involved in due diligence and the integration of acquired businesses\n, • Supervising and developing two Finance Analysts\n\n \n Who we're looking for: \n\n • You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong commercial instincts and the confidence to operate with senior people outside finance.\n, • You don’t need to be an established people manager. If you’re a strong Finance Business Partner ready to take on your first supervisory responsibility, we’d absolutely like to hear from you.\n, • More important is your ability to challenge, influence and communicate.\n, • You’ll probably be the person who asks the extra question when the numbers don’t quite make sense. You’ll be comfortable challenging an operational director when necessary, but commercially astute enough to know how to take people with you.\n, • Experience within a sizeable, fast-moving or operationally complex business would be particularly relevant, as would exposure to ERP development, business transformation or acquisition integration.\n\n Why consider it?: \n Because this has the breadth to be much more than another FBP role. You’ll have senior-level exposure, genuine influence over commercial decisions, two analysts beneath you and the opportunity to get involved in projects well beyond the monthly reporting cycle. \n

Your new company \n A leading, nationally recognised professional services firm is seeking an experienced VAT Director to join its growing Indirect Tax team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious tax practice that advises a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, corporate groups, property developers, not-for-profit organisations and international clients. The firm is committed to investing in its people, promoting flexible working and providing a clear pathway for progression. Drawing on responsibilities commonly seen in senior VAT leadership roles across the market, the position offers a blend of technical advisory work, team leadership and business development. \n Your new role \n As VAT Director, you will play a key leadership role within the VAT practice, taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients and delivering high-quality advisory and compliance services. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading complex VAT advisory projects across a range of sectors, including property, construction, governance, risk and compliance.\n, • Acting as a trusted adviser to clients, providing clear, pragmatic and commercially focused VAT advice.\n, • Managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring the timely delivery of all VAT-related assignments.\n, • Working closely with colleagues across tax, audit, corporate finance and other service lines to deliver joined-up solutions.\n, • Leading client meetings, contributing to technical discussions and communicating complex VAT matters in a straightforward manner.\n, • Identifying VAT risks, opportunities and efficiencies through the analysis of financial and operational data.\n, • Delegating and reviewing work across the team, ensuring excellent client service and technical accuracy.\n, • Developing and mentoring team members, supporting their technical and professional growth.\n, • Producing technical updates, articles and client communications on VAT developments.\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional work.\n, • Supporting business development activities through networking, market engagement and proposal preparation.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: \n\n • Significant VAT advisory experience gained within a professional services, consultancy or HMRC environment.\n, • Experience operating at Associate Director, Director or Senior Manager level with responsibility for managing a client portfolio.\n, • Strong technical VAT knowledge across a range of sectors.\n, • A proven ability to lead projects, manage multiple priorities and deliver work to demanding deadlines.\n, • Strong people management and leadership skills, with experience coaching and developing teams.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to lead client discussions and present technical advice clearly.\n, • Commercial awareness and a track record of contributing to business development and revenue growth.\n, • A professional tax or accountancy qualification such as CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent would be advantageous.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • An opportunity to join a growing and highly respected tax practice.\n, • Exposure to a broad range of technically challenging VAT advisory work.\n, • A supportive and collaborative culture with genuine autonomy.\n, • Clear career progression opportunities.\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.\n, • Ongoing investment in professional development and leadership capability.\n, • The chance to build your market profile and make a significant impact within a growing team.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n 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

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a technically strong and commercially minded finance leader to join a large, multi-site international group headquartered in Birmingham. \n \n The business is experiencing continued growth and transformation, making this an exciting time to join. This role offers the opportunity to shape reporting standards, strengthen the group's planning capability and make a meaningful impact on its long-term strategic direction. \n \n Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, the Head of Reporting and FP&A will take ownership of group financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. \n \n This is a highly visible position with regular exposure to all Group Board members. You will lead a capable team of four and work closely with senior operational and functional leaders across the organisation. \n \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Owning the monthly financial close and delivering accurate, insightful consolidated management reporting.\n, • Leading the annual group audit and preparation of the consolidated statutory accounts.\n, • Taking ownership of technical accounting matters, including FRS 102 compliance, acquisitions, disposals, impairment reviews and complex accounting judgements.\n, • Managing relationships with external auditors, tax advisers and other key stakeholders.\n, • Leading the group budgeting and forecasting processes.\n, • Producing scenario analysis, sensitivity modelling and forward-looking insight to support executive decision-making.\n, • Identifying emerging risks, opportunities and performance trends.\n, • Developing meaningful KPIs that improve transparency, accountability and performance across the group.\n, • Partnering with operational and functional leaders to improve commercial decision-making.\n, • Supporting capital investment appraisals and monitoring expenditure against budget.\n, • Contributing to acquisitions, restructurings, growth initiatives and other strategic projects.\n, • Driving improvements in financial controls, governance, reporting processes and wider finance transformation.\n, • Leading, developing and mentoring the reporting team, creating a collaborative and high-performing culture.\n\n \n Ideally, you will \n \n Be a qualified accountant, ideally ACA or ACCA, with strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience gained within a large or complex organisation. \n You will have a strong understanding of FRS 102 and proven experience leading complex external audits. Exposure to consolidated group reporting, budgeting and forecasting is essential. \n The successful candidate will combine technical credibility with genuine commercial awareness. You should be comfortable operating at board level, influencing senior stakeholders and translating complex financial information into clear and practical recommendations. \n \n You will also be able to demonstrate: \n\n • Experience leading and developing a high-performing finance team.\n, • The ability to improve processes and support a business through change.\n, • Strong analytical, modelling and problem-solving capabilities.\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • High levels of integrity, professionalism and sound judgement.\n, • The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery.\n\n This is a rare opportunity to join a substantial international group at an important stage of its development. The role offers significant board exposure, a broad remit and the opportunity to shape both financial reporting and strategic planning across the organisation.

Group Financial Controller \n \n Location: Birmingham \n Hybrid: 1 day from home \n Salary: £75,000 – £90,000 + Bens \n \n You might not be actively looking for a new role. But if you’re an experienced Financial Controller who would move for the right level of ownership, complexity and opportunity to make an impact, this is worth seriously considering. \n SF Partners is working with an established, multi-entity business based in Birmingham to recruit a Group Financial Controller. Our client is continuing to grow and evolve through acquisition, so now is the perfect time to be joining! \n This isn’t simply a role focused on producing the numbers! \n You’ll take ownership of financial control across the Group, lead and develop a multi-site finance team and play a central role in integrating acquired businesses, strengthening the control environment and improving how finance operates across the organisation. \n \n What will you actually own?: \n Reporting to the Director of Group Finance you’ll have four direct reports across two locations and a broad Group remit covering: \n\n • Financial control and management reporting across multiple Group entities\n, • Full ownership of the Group balance sheet and control environment\n, • Finance integration of acquired businesses – aligning systems, processes and controls\n, • Leadership and development of a multi-site finance team\n, • Audit readiness, VAT, tax and statutory compliance\n, • Cash flow forecasting, banking and treasury\n, • Intercompany accounting and foreign exchange\n, • Support across budgeting and forecasting\n, • Commercial interaction around performance and stock reporting\n, • Working alongside FP&A to drive automation, standardisation and process improvement\n\n It’s a role where you’ll need to be comfortable operating at different levels – challenging the numbers and getting into the detail when required, while also developing people, improving processes and influencing how finance operates across the wider Group. \n \n Who are we looking to speak with?: \n\n • You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)\n, • Significant experience as a Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller or in a comparable senior finance leadership role.\n, • Experience within a multi-entity Group environment (preferable)\n, • Strong financial control, balance sheet and technical accounting capability\n, • Experience integrating acquisitions or newly acquired businesses\n, • A track record of improving processes, controls and reporting\n, • Leadership and development of finance teams\n, • Strong ERP and financial reporting systems experience\n, • Confidence working with commercial, operational and senior stakeholders\n, • A genuinely hands-on approach – someone equally comfortable leading the function and getting into the detail\n\n \n Why might this be worth a move?: \n You’ll get the breadth and influence. You’ll also inherit meaningful Group-level responsibility, but you’ll also be a key person in driving continuous improvements. With multiple entities, acquired businesses to integrate and opportunities to further strengthen and automate finance processes, you’ll have the scope to shape the function rather than simply maintain it. \n It offers the opportunity to combine the technical foundations of a senior controllership role with people leadership, acquisition integration and finance transformation – with enough complexity to keep the role interesting. \n Not actively looking? That’s absolutely fine. If the scope sounds interesting and you’d like to understand more before deciding whether it’s worth exploring, get in touch for a confidential conversation. \n

Gleeson is partnering with a high-growth supply chain and logistics solutions provider that is transforming the way businesses optimise their warehousing, distribution, and transport operations. \n Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Solutions Design Consultant to support the development and delivery of innovative end-to-end supply chain solutions. This is a customer-facing role that combines strategic consultancy, operational design, data analysis, and project delivery. You'll work with a diverse client base, helping organisations improve efficiency, reduce costs, and implement best-in-class logistics solutions. \n Job Title: Solutions Design Consultant Location: UK Working Pattern: Remote with travel based on client requirements Package: £50 - £95,000 + Commission + Bonus + Company Car / allowance \n The Role \n As a Solutions Design Consultant, you will be responsible for designing and delivering tailored supply chain, warehousing, and transport solutions that drive operational excellence and measurable business improvements. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Providing strategic consultancy to clients on supply chain optimisation and operational best practice.\n, • Assessing existing warehouse, transport, and distribution operations to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reductions.\n, • Designing end-to-end supply chain solutions aligned with customer objectives and commercial requirements.\n, • Leading warehouse and distribution centre design projects, including layout optimisation, automation assessments, and mechanisation strategies.\n, • Conducting site surveys and operational reviews to develop data-driven recommendations.\n, • Managing projects from initial consultation through to implementation, ensuring successful delivery against scope, budget, and timelines.\n, • Supporting tender responses, solution development, and client presentations.\n, • Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.\n, • Analysing operational data, financial metrics, and performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making.\n, • Developing business cases, cost models, and ROI assessments to validate proposed solutions.\n, • Implementing and optimising supply chain technologies, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transport Management Systems (TMS), and automation solutions.\n, • Collaborating with technology providers and third-party partners to support system integration and continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Working cross-functionally with operations, IT, finance, engineering, and consulting teams to ensure successful project outcomes.\n, • Managing outsourcing and procurement activities, including RFP creation, tender evaluation, and supplier selection.\n, • Designing and optimising transport networks, fleet operations, and distribution strategies.\n, • Staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices within supply chain and logistics.\n\n The Ideal Candidate \n\n • Proven experience delivering end-to-end warehouse and transport solutions within logistics, supply chain, or consulting environments.\n, • Strong background in solution design, operational improvement, and supply chain optimisation.\n, • Experience managing and delivering complex tender and bid processes.\n, • Strong understanding of P&L management and commercial performance drivers.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.\n, • Customer-facing experience with a strong commercial mindset and business development awareness.\n, • Knowledge of warehouse automation, WMS, TMS, and broader supply chain technologies would be highly advantageous.\n\n 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. \n 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.

Head of Finance \n Hybrid working ( 3 days in the office) \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Finance to join an established, purpose-led financial services organisation at an important stage of its continued growth and development. \n Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and operating as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this is a broad leadership position combining strategic finance, commercial decision-making, financial control, risk and regulatory responsibility. \n The successful individual will provide financial leadership across the organisation, working closely with the CEO, Board and wider leadership team to ensure the business maintains a strong financial position while supporting its longer-term growth plans. \n The role \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading the development and delivery of the organisation's financial strategy\n, • Providing high-quality financial insight and advice to the CEO, Board and Senior Leadership Team\n, • Taking responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial planning\n, • Managing the balance sheet, liquidity, capital planning and investment strategy\n, • Providing oversight of treasury and cash management activities\n, • Playing a key role in lending strategy, including financial performance, risk and policy\n, • Monitoring financial performance and key financial ratios, identifying trends, risks and opportunities\n, • Leading stress testing, scenario planning and longer-term financial modelling\n, • Ensuring robust financial controls, governance and audit processes are maintained\n, • Supporting strategic projects including growth, product development and digital transformation\n, • Maintaining effective relationships with auditors, regulators and other external stakeholders\n, • Leading, developing and mentoring the finance team, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.\n\n The position also carries responsibility for ensuring the organisation continues to operate within the appropriate regulatory framework, including oversight of financial, credit, market and operational risk. \n The person \n We are looking for a commercially minded and strategically capable finance leader who is comfortable operating at both Board level and within the detail of the finance function. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification\n, • Senior-level finance leadership experience\n, • Experience gained within a regulated financial services environment\n, • Strong knowledge of financial control, treasury, liquidity and risk\n, • Excellent financial planning and analytical capability\n, • Experience working closely with senior leadership teams and Boards\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • The ability to lead and develop a finance team\n, • Experience supporting organisational growth, transformation or change\n\n Previous experience within a regulated financial organisation would be particularly advantageous. \n The opportunity \n This is an opportunity to take on a genuinely influential finance leadership role where you will have significant exposure to the CEO and Board and the ability to shape both financial strategy and wider organisational decision-making. \n For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply or get in touch. \n

About The Role Regional Operations Director Coleshill / Midlands area Mayflower Washroom Solutions (part of phs Group) \n Are you a senior operations leader with a passion for driving performance, developing teams and delivering exceptional customer service? \n Mayflower Washroom Solutions, part of the phs Group, is seeking a Regional Operations Director to lead and shape operational performance across a multi-site region. Responsible for warehouse operations, washroom service delivery and consumables distribution, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction and sustainable business growth. \n This is a high-profile leadership position where you will work across multiple functions to improve productivity, strengthen operational capability and create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and customer focus. \n Role Specification – The Regional Operations Director role at Mayflower \n\n • Lead and develop a geographically dispersed operational leadership team across multiple sites.\n, • Translate business strategy into effective regional operational plans and drive delivery against key objectives.\n, • Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant performance, while improving productivity, stock accuracy and resource utilisation.\n, • Lead the delivery of washroom services, driving service quality, route efficiency, customer retention and operational performance.\n, • Ensure consumables are distributed accurately, efficiently and in line with agreed service levels.\n, • Take ownership of regional operational budgets, cost control, productivity targets and overall financial performance.\n, • Use operational data and KPIs to identify trends, mitigate risks and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Partner with Commercial, Finance, HR, Fleet and Supply Chain teams to support customer growth and operational excellence.\n, • Champion a positive health, safety and compliance culture across all operations.\n, • Lead, coach and develop managers, building a high-performing and engaged leadership team.\n\n The ideal candidate for our Regional Operations Director at Mayflower \n We're looking for a visible, commercially minded operational leader who can inspire teams and deliver results. \n Essential \n\n • Significant senior operational leadership experience within a multi-site environment.\n, • Experience leading managers and operational teams across a geographically dispersed region.\n, • Strong knowledge of warehouse, logistics, distribution and/or field service operations.\n, • Proven track record of improving operational productivity, efficiency and service performance.\n, • Strong commercial and financial acumen, including management of substantial operational budgets.\n, • Experience using KPIs and operational data to drive performance and decision making.\n, • Exceptional people leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.\n, • Experience leading operational change and continuous improvement programmes.\n, • Strong customer focus with an understanding of how operational performance drives growth and retention.\n, • Commitment to health, safety and operational compliance.\n\n Desirable \n\n • Experience within washroom services, hygiene, facilities management, consumables distribution or related service sectors.\n, • Experience managing integrated warehouse, distribution and field service operations.\n, • Experience supporting business growth, transformation programmes or operational modernisation initiatives.\n, • CPC and COTC are desirable qualifications for this position.\n\n In return for your commitment and expertise, you will benefit from: \n\n • Competitive Salary\n, • Company Car or Car Allowance\n, • Management Bonus Scheme\n, • Virtual GP for you and your household\n, • Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme\n, • phs Perks, offering discounts with major retailers and supermarkets\n, • Accredited ILM management training and development opportunities\n, • Apprenticeship opportunities\n, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays\n, • Free onsite parking when visiting locations\n, • Pension scheme, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, wellbeing support and more.\n\n If you're a strategic operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

FMCG To £60,000 + bonus + excellent benefits Birmingham (hybrid) Ref: 10198 \n The Company \n Our client is a highly successful consumer brand operating within a fast-growth FMCG environment. With an innovative product portfolio, strong market presence and ambitious growth plans, the business has established itself as a leader within its category and continues to outperform the wider market. \n As the business continues to evolve, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join the team in a newly created role, working closely with the Head of Commercial Finance and partnering key stakeholders across Sales, Marketing and Operations. \n The Role \n This is a highly visible commercial finance position offering the opportunity to influence decision-making and drive business performance. Working at the heart of the commercial function, you will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing meaningful insight and challenge to support profitable growth. \n You will play a key role in evaluating pricing strategies, analysing promotional performance and assessing customer profitability. You will support major commercial decisions through detailed financial modelling and analysis, helping stakeholders understand the impact of investment choices, trading activity and growth opportunities. \n The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and will see you contributing to budgeting, forecasting and planning processes, whilst providing insightful recommendations to optimise sales performance, margins and return on investment. It is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where finance is viewed as a genuine partner to the business. \n The Person \n We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with previous Finance Business Partnering experience ideally gained within FMCG, retail or another consumer focussed environment. \n You will have a proven ability to build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders and be comfortable challenging and influencing decision-makers at all levels. Experience supporting pricing, promotions, customer investment and profitability analysis is essential, alongside strong analytical and modelling capabilities. \n This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading consumer brand in a role offering genuine exposure, career development and the chance to play a key role in the next stage of the company's growth journey. \n How to Apply \n If you would to apply for this role, please click in the button below, attaching your CV in Word format, with details of your current remuneration package, along with job reference 10198.

Head of FP&A \n\n • Location: West Midlands\n, • Salary: £90,000 to £120,000 + Benefits Package\n, • Hybrid\n\n \n T2MResourcing are working with a highly successful and acquisitive UK-based group to recruit a Head of FP&A into its senior finance team. \n This is a high-profile role with responsibility for strengthening the quality of strategic planning, financial modelling, forecasting and commercial insight across a complex group environment. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting senior leadership with the analysis and insight required to shape business strategy and drive performance. \n \n The Opportunity \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional to take a highly visible strategic role within a growing and diverse group. \n The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence the development of the group's planning and analysis capability, work closely with senior leadership and contribute directly to strategic decision-making and business performance. \n You will be commercially minded, naturally inquisitive and comfortable challenging information and assumptions, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professional delivery. \n \n The Role \n As Head of FP&A, you will lead the group's budgeting and forecasting activities, while continuing to develop the sophistication of its financial planning and reporting capabilities. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading the group-wide budgeting and forecasting process\n, • Developing and enhancing financial modelling and scenario analysis\n, • Providing high-quality financial insight to support executive decision-making\n, • Maintaining and developing long-term strategic, operational and capital budgets\n, • Identifying key performance indicators and monitoring business performance\n, • Building strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders\n, • Undertaking detailed financial analysis and investigations to support the senior finance team\n, • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, efficiency and best practice across finance\n, • Leading and developing a small team of two FP&A accountants\n\n \n About You \n We are looking for a qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA with strong technical and commercial capability and experience gained within a sizeable, complex or acquisitive organisation. \n You will ideally bring: \n\n • Strong experience in financial planning and analysis within a large corporate environment\n, • Excellent financial modelling and scenario-planning capability\n, • Experience administering and developing FP&A/planning systems\n, • Practical experience with Workday Adaptive Planning and/or Vena\n, • Strong Excel and wider Microsoft Office skills\n, • Experience of financial consolidation\n, • Experience working within a multi-currency environment would be advantageous\n, • Excellent communication and reporting skills\n, • A hands-on, analytical approach with the ability to turn financial data into meaningful commercial insight\n\n \n If you are an experienced FP&A leader looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact at group level, we would be keen to hear from you.

About the Business \n An exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, PE-backed financial services organisation during a significant period of expansion. The business is highly acquisitive, with an ambitious growth strategy and a strong pipeline of opportunities. \n Operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment, the organisation is continuing to scale both organically and through acquisition. This role offers the opportunity to join a commercial, growth-focused finance function and work closely with senior leadership during an exciting stage of the company’s journey. \n Role Details \n\n • Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)\n, • Salary: £60,000–£65,000\n, • Location: Birmingham City Centre\n, • Working Pattern: Initially on-site during onboarding, moving to 3–4 days per week in the office thereafter.\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.\n, • Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow and reconciliations.\n, • Oversee payroll, supplier payments, invoicing and credit control.\n, • Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and financial controls.\n, • Liaise with auditors, accountants and external providers.\n, • Provide financial analysis and insight to support business decisions.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs.\n, • Support the Finance Director and senior leadership with financial planning and strategy.\n\n Essential Requirements \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.\n, • Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.\n, • Experience within financial services, ideally IFA or wealth management.\n, • Knowledge of FCA regulations and financial compliance.\n, • Strong budgeting, forecasting and analytical skills.\n, • Confident using accounting and financial reporting systems.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.\n\n Interested? \n If you're a qualified accountant looking to join a fast-paced, high-growth financial services business and gain exposure to an acquisitive, PE-backed environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more. \n

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Manager to join a leading organisation based in Birmingham. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and collaborating with stakeholders across all divisions. \n As an Interim Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Manager, you will immerse yourself in a varied role that places you at the heart of strategic financial decision-making. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve working hand-in-hand with the CFO to deliver high-quality analysis that supports both immediate business needs and long-term objectives. By engaging with stakeholders from every corner of the organisation, you will gain deep insights into expenditure trends while championing cost management initiatives that drive value. Your ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations will empower teams across the business to make informed choices. Success in this role comes from your commitment to collaboration, your attention to detail when reviewing financial information, and your passion for supporting others through effective business partnering. \n\n • Collaborate closely with the Chief Financial Officer to provide comprehensive financial planning and analysis support across all business units.\n, • Partner with key stakeholders throughout various departments to understand expenditure patterns and identify areas for cost optimisation.\n, • Conduct detailed reviews of divisional spending, focusing on uncovering root causes of expenditure and recommending actionable solutions.\n, • Lead initiatives aimed at managing and reducing costs, particularly within Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.\n, • Prepare insightful financial reports and presentations that clearly communicate findings, trends, and recommendations to both finance and non-finance audiences.\n, • Support commercial finance activities by delivering robust analysis that informs pricing strategies, investment decisions, and resource allocation.\n, • Develop effective business partnering relationships that foster open communication, trust, and shared understanding of financial goals.\n, • Utilise advanced analytical techniques to interpret complex data sets, providing clarity on performance drivers and highlighting opportunities for improvement.\n, • Contribute to cross-functional projects designed to enhance operational efficiency and promote best practices in financial management.\n, • Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements within FP&A activities and supporting their implementation.\n\n What you bring \n\n • You are fully qualified as an accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), bringing a solid foundation of technical expertise to the role.\n, • You have demonstrable experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), ideally gained within large or complex organisations.\n, • Your background includes hands-on involvement in cost management projects, particularly those focused on SG&A expenditure reduction.\n, • You possess excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret large volumes of data and extract meaningful insights for diverse audiences.\n, • Your interpersonal skills enable you to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration across departments.\n, • You are adept at preparing clear financial reports and presenting findings in a way that resonates with both finance professionals and non-specialists.\n, • Your approach is proactive; you seek out opportunities for process improvement within FP&A functions and contribute positively to change initiatives.\n, • You demonstrate resilience under pressure while maintaining accuracy in your work during periods of high demand or tight deadlines.\n\n 2-3 Days in the office - Birmingham \n c.£100k FTC or c.£500-£550pd Inside IR35 \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Your new company \n Hays are delighted to be partnering with a high-growth, family-owned services business to recruit a Management Accountant. Having experienced significant growth since 2020, the company is now looking for a commercially minded finance professional to support its next phase of expansion. \n Your new role \n Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a pivotal role with responsibility for the production of monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. With multiple revenue streams across the business, you'll play a key role in providing insight, identifying growth opportunities and supporting the development of future product lines.This opportunity would suit a part-qualified finalist, newly qualified accountant, or a first-time mover from a mid-sized accountancy practice looking to broaden their commercial experience within a growing SME environment. \n\n • Produce monthly management accounts and supporting analysis\n, • Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes\n, • Provide insightful financial reporting and commentary\n, • Analyse multiple revenue streams and identify growth opportunities\n, • Support strategic decision-making through commercial analysis\n, • Partner with operational stakeholders across the business\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA finalist/newly qualified, or equivalent practice background\n, • Strong Excel and analytical skills\n, • Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail\n, • Comfortable working in a hands-on SME environment\n, • Ambitious and eager to develop within a growing business\n\n What you'll get in return \n A generous salary, free parking and a genuine chance for progression. \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n 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

A newly released Tax Analyst position has become available within the UK tax function of a major international business operating at the forefront of a critical and evolving sector. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ATT/AAT qualified professional, or someone currently studying, to gain exposure across corporate tax, VAT, employment taxes, customs and environmental taxes. \n \n Client Details \n Our client is a globally recognised industry leader with a significant UK presence and operations that play a critical role in supporting businesses, communities and infrastructure across the country. \n As the organisation continues to invest in growth, technology and process improvement, the tax team is expanding and seeking ambitious professionals who are eager to develop broad tax knowledge within a complex and fast-paced corporate environment. Opportunities of this nature are rare, offering exposure to both compliance and advisory responsibilities while providing genuine long-term career progression.Due to the quality of the business, broad tax exposure and progression opportunities available, we anticipate significant interest in this position and would encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. \n \n Description \n\n • Support the UK tax team across corporation tax, VAT, employment taxes, customs and environmental taxes.\n, • Gather, process and analyse financial and tax data to support compliance obligations.\n, • Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual tax reporting requirements.\n, • Upload and maintain data within tax compliance software.\n, • Support the preparation of corporation tax and indirect tax returns.\n, • Identify tax-sensitive transactions and ensure appropriate tax treatment.\n, • Reconcile tax payments and prepare payment requests for approval.\n, • Assist with monitoring legislative developments and assessing the impact of tax law changes.\n, • Support the implementation of new tax processes and controls.\n, • Assist with the ongoing digitalisation and automation of tax processes.\n, • Liaise with colleagues across finance, tax and the wider business.\n, • Support administrative tax compliance activities and monitor key filing deadlines.\n\n \n Profile \n\n • ATT or AAT qualified, or actively studying towards a recognised tax or accounting qualification.\n, • Experience gained within an accountancy practice, tax consultancy or in-house tax team.\n, • Exposure to UK corporation tax, VAT and/or employment taxes.\n, • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Ability to communicate tax matters clearly within a commercial environment.\n, • Demonstrable interest in developing a long-term career within taxation.\n, • Enthusiastic, proactive and willing to take ownership of responsibilities.\n, • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.\n, • Interest in technology, automation and process improvement.\n, • Experience with SAP, Thomson Reuters Onesource, Alteryx or Power BI would be advantageous but is not essential.\n\n \n Job Offer \n\n • Salary up to £45,000\n, • Full CTA study support\n, • Hybrid working arrangement.\n, • Midlands-based role.\n, • Annual bonus opportunity.\n, • Generous pension contribution.\n, • Private medical insurance.\n, • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.\n, • Professional qualification support.\n, • Exposure to corporate tax, VAT, employment taxes, customs and environmental taxes.\n, • Access to industry-leading tax systems and technologies.\n, • Significant investment in technical training and development.\n, • Opportunity to work within a highly respected in-house tax function.\n\n

An established and highly acquisitive services business based in the heart of Birmingham is seeking a professional interim to join its central finance team in a Financial Controller capacity. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant who is detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced, client facing environment. \n You'll be leading a small finance team of 3 direct reports, and will play a key role in consolidating and overseeing financial data from across the finance functions. This is a hands-on position with a strong emphasis traditional controlling in a client facing manner, making it well-suited to someone who enjoys the business partnering outside of the finance function. \n Within this role you will be responsible for; leading the preparation of monthly management accounts and statutory financial statements, consolidating financial information from operational teams to ensure accuracy and completeness, managing the month-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations and accruals as well as ensuring financial controls and procedures are maintained and improved where necessary. \n Ideally, you will: \n\n • Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with Previous experience managing and developing finance teams.\n, • Have proven experience in a client facing role and a strong understanding of financial control.\n, • Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.\n, • Be proficient in financial systems and Excel.\n\n In return, you will: \n\n • Assume a key role within the senior management team of a progressive and driven environment, with responsibility that will allow you to add value - gaining recognition and visibility in a large business;\n, • Have the opportunity to showcase your commercial business acumen by working alongside senior non-financial stakeholders within a largely successful, fast paced business\n, • Gain experience and develop your skillset within team management and leading.\n, • Have good attention to detail with the ability to analyse trends and patterns for large amounts of sales & performance data in a timely manner.\n\n This is a great opportunity for a talented qualified accountant to test their business acumen and value adding skills in a large, well established company. This role is available immediately, please apply now to avoid disappointment.

£45,000 to £50,000 plus Study Support \n North Birmingham, West Midlands \n ABPM are retained to support our key client, an international and acquisitive group who are distributors of a premium range of healthcare products, to recruit into this newly created role to underpin the growth and expansion of the business. \n Your role is to strengthen the finance function by providing robust monthly management accounts, high-quality financial reporting, strong balance sheet control and meaningful analysis to support commercial decision-making across the business. \n The role will take ownership of the month-end close process, improve the accuracy and integrity of financial data, support budgeting and forecasting activity, and contribute to the ongoing development of finance systems, controls and processes. This role will enable the Financial Controller to focus more fully on technical accounting, tax, governance, strategic finance and delivery of the business growth plan. This is a key finance role requiring strong management accounting, balance sheet control, reporting and process improvement experience. The postholder will work closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team to ensure timely, accurate and insightful financial information is available to support business performance. \n This is a hands-on management accounting role with scope to strengthen financial control, improve reporting and support the continued growth and professionalisation of the finance function. \n You will be CIMA part-qualified, but we will also consider ACCA or ACA part-qualified; you do need to possess strong experience in management accounting, month-end close and financial reporting. \n Confident using Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups and financial modelling; experience with ERP/accounting systems is desirable. SAP1 desirable. The ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders. \n So, possessing confidence working with finance systems and improving data accuracy, controls and processes will be helpful. Therefore, you will be a proactive, organised and collaborative approach, with the ability to support and develop junior finance colleagues. \n To learn more or to apply for this role that will develop you into a future Financial Controller, please contact ABPM for more details by phone, emailing your CV quoting our job reference B9582, or applying online. \n \n All contact details can be found via our website.

\n ~~Robert Walters - Head of Finance - Permanent - Hybrid - Solihull - £75,000 - £85,000 per annum~~ \n Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead their finance function and support the senior leadership team in driving business performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to oversee financial operations, strengthen financial controls, deliver strategic insight, and play a pivotal role in supporting continued growth and success. \n \n \n Key responsibilities of the Head of Finance: \n\n • Lead the finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting.\n, • Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.\n, • Prepare and present monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and KPI reporting to senior stakeholders.\n, • Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.\n, • Oversee cashflow management, working capital, and treasury activities.\n, • Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, controls, and reporting.\n, • Manage the annual audit process and maintain relationships with external auditors, banks, and advisors.\n, • Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax regulations, and governance requirements.\n, • Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.\n, • Support business growth initiatives, investment projects, and strategic planning activities.\n, • Provide detailed analysis on financial performance, profitability, and business opportunities.\n, • Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, contributing to the overall business strategy.\n\n Key essentials of the Head of Finance: \n\n • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.\n, • Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.\n, • Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise.\n, • Commercially minded with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders.\n, • Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of developing finance teams.\n\n At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Your new company: \n Birmingham City Council is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded finance leader to join its Finance Directorate as Head of Capital Governance & Treasury. This is a career-defining opportunity to play a central role in major investment decisions, capital governance and long-term financial sustainability within the largest local authority in Europe, overseeing a capital programme of approximately £2.7bn. As one of two priority leadership appointments within the Finance Directorate, this role will be critical in strengthening financial resilience, embedding long-term stability and supporting the next phase of the Council's improvement journey. \n Your new role: \n Reporting to the Director of Corporate Finance & Treasury (Deputy S151 Officer), you will lead the Council's Capital Governance and Treasury function.Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading the Capital Programme governance framework.\n, • Supporting major investment decisions and funding strategies.\n, • Developing business cases and financial models.\n, • Working closely with project leaders and senior stakeholders to ensure robust decision-making.\n, • Providing strategic advice on capital investment, affordability and risk.\n, • Developing and maintaining capital, treasury and MRP strategies.\n, • Driving governance, assurance and continuous improvement activities.\n, • Leading a team comprising 1 direct report and 3 indirect reports.\n\n What you'll need to succeed: \n We are seeking a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience operating in a large and complex organisation.You will bring: \n\n • Strong experience of capital governance, strategic finance or large-scale investment programmes.\n, • Excellent business case development and financial modelling skills.\n, • Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset.\n, • The confidence and resilience to challenge effectively and influence senior stakeholders.\n, • Strong communication and relationship management skills.\n, • Experience leading people and delivering change.\n, • A modern and progressive approach to financial leadership.\n\n Local government experience would be beneficial, but we are also keen to hear from candidates from wider public sector, infrastructure, regulated or complex commercial environments who can demonstrate transferable capital governance expertise. While the role also includes responsibility for treasury management, we are particularly interested in candidates with strong capital governance, business case and investment appraisal experience, rather than candidates with a purely treasury-focused background. \n What you'll get in return: \n In return, you will receive a salary of between £66,627 and £85,845, alongside a strong benefits package designed to support both your career and your life outside work. This includes 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme, hybrid working, ongoing professional development opportunities, employee wellbeing support and a range of staff benefits and reward schemes. \n Alongside this, this is an opportunity to: \n\n • Influence major capital programmes and investment decisions.\n, • Work on projects worth hundreds of millions of pounds across one of the UK's largest organisations.\n, • Be part of a Finance function that is actively investing in change and improvement.\n, • Shape the future approach to capital governance and financial decision-making.\n, • Build a high-profile leadership career within local government.\n, • Work alongside experienced senior finance leaders in a collaborative environment.\n, • Leave a lasting legacy through transformational projects and improved governance arrangements.\n\n What you need to do now: \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n 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

Relationship-led culture | Quarterly bonus | Clear career progression | Growing specialist lender \n If you're an experienced sales professional looking to build a career in specialist property finance, this Business Development Manager opportunity offers the chance to join a respected lender with a strong reputation and genuine earning potential. You'll receive ongoing training, work alongside experienced colleagues, and build long-term relationships across the property sector. \n This is a field-based role with plenty of autonomy, giving you the opportunity to grow your own territory while representing a lender known for delivering tailored funding solutions to property professionals. \n Package & Benefits \n • Salary £40,000 to £55,000 per annum. \n • Quarterly bonus with realistic OTE up to £95,000 per annum. \n • Car allowance. \n • Ongoing industry and product training. \n • Clear career progression opportunities. \n • Supportive and collaborative working culture. \n About the Company \n You'll be joining an established specialist property finance lender; The business has built a strong reputation through a relationship-led approach and continued growth within the specialist lending market. \n Key Responsibilities \n • Develop new business opportunities across your assigned region, building relationships with property professionals, developers, investors and introducers. \n • Manage opportunities from initial contact through to completion, working closely with internal teams to deliver an excellent client experience. \n • Represent the business at client meetings, networking events and industry functions to expand your professional network and generate new opportunities. \n • Achieve agreed revenue targets while maintaining an active pipeline through effective CRM management. \n About You \n • Proven experience in business development, sales, account management or relationship management with a strong record of achieving targets. \n • Experience working within lending, property, construction, estate agency, commercial finance, mortgage broking or another relationship-led sales environment. \n • Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle and willingness to travel throughout your region. \n If you're ready to explore your next step, we'd love to hear from you, even if your CV isn't completely up to date. Contact Charlotte Walker at Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

My client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. \n International Trade & Logistics Specialist Permanent Position Rapidly growing business Birmingham \n International Trade & Logistics Specialist \n The International Trade & Logistics Specialist is responsible for coordinating and optimising the Company's import and export operations while supporting international trade compliance activities. The role ensures the compliant, efficient and cost-effective movement of goods across international borders, working closely with customers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and internal stakeholders. \n The position acts as the Company's subject matter expert for day-to-day export and import activities, supporting customs compliance, freight management, shipping documentation and regulatory requirements. The role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, logistics performance monitoring and trade compliance activities to support business growth and customer satisfaction. \n Working closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Sales, Finance and Quality teams, the International Trade & Logistics Specialist will maintain robust customs and logistics processes while helping to reduce risk, improve service levels and drive operational efficiency. \n Key Responsibilities Import & Export Operations \n\n • Manage day-to-day export and import activities for goods shipped internationally and domestic by air, sea and road.\n, • Coordinate shipment schedules with customers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and internal departments.\n, • Prepare and review shipping documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists and other relevant customs documentation.\n, • Ensure shipments are delivered in accordance with customer requirements, contractual commitments and regulatory obligations.\n, • Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve transportation, customs clearance and delivery issues.\n, • Maintain accurate shipment records and reporting data within company systems.\n\n Customs & Trade Compliance \n\n • Support the Company's compliance with UK and international customs regulations.\n, • Ensure import and export declarations are completed accurately through customs brokers and logistics providers.\n, • Maintain compliance records and supporting documentation for audit and regulatory purposes.\n, • Assist with customs audits, HMRC enquiries and internal compliance reviews.\n, • Support classification, origin and customs valuation activities where required.\n, • Monitor regulatory developments and support implementation of compliance process improvements.\n\n Logistics & Freight Management \n\n • Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers and transportation providers.\n, • Obtain freight quotations and support transport provider selection for shipments.\n, • Monitor freight costs and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reduction.\n, • Support logistics performance KPI, including delivery performance, lead times and service levels.\n, • Assist in the implementation of logistics process improvements and operational best practices.\n\n Experience & Qualifications Essential \n\n • Experience in import/export operations, international logistics or supply chain coordination.\n, • Strong understanding of international shipping processes and documentation requirements.\n, • Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers and transportation providers.\n, • Knowledge of customs procedures and international trade compliance requirements.\n, • Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.\n\n Desirable \n\n • Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, defence or regulated industry environment.\n, • Awareness of UK export control regulations and sanctions compliance.\n, • Knowledge of customs classification, origin determination and customs valuation.\n, • Understanding of aviation security requirements and Known Consignor regulations.\n, • Understanding of inventory management, warehouse operations or supply chain planning.\n, • Professional qualification in international trade, logistics or customs compliance (e.g. Institute of Export & International Trade, ICS qualification or equivalent).\n\n Benefits \n\n • 10% matched pension\n, • Flexible working\n, • 25 days plus bank holidays annual leave\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Health care scheme\n\n This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires the jobholder to obtain certain authorisation or security clearances that will require interface with local and U.S. government authorities. \n

Job Title: Senior Real Estate Solicitor Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Salary: DOE \n The Role \n A leading Birmingham practice is seeking a Senior Real Estate Solicitor to join its growing commercial property team. This role suits someone with supervisory experience or a solicitor ready to step confidently into a senior position. You'll manage a strong pipeline of high-quality commercial property work while mentoring junior team members and contributing to the team’s development. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage a varied caseload including acquisitions/disposals, landlord & tenant matters, development work, and real estate finance\n, • Oversee and supervise junior lawyers and paralegals\n, • Lead on complex transactions and maintain strong client relationships\n, • Support business development and contribute to departmental growth\n, • Review, draft, and negotiate leases, reports on title, development agreements, and related documents\n\n About You \n\n • 5+ years PQE in Real Estate (or able to evidence readiness to step up)\n, • Proven supervisory or mentoring experience\n, • Strong technical understanding of commercial property matters\n\n Benefits \n\n • 8% company pension\n, • Life assurance at 4x annual salary\n, • Discounted will writing & conveyancing\n, • 24 days annual leave + bank holidays\n, • 2 extra Christmas holiday days\n\n How to Apply \n If you feel you are ready for a new challenge, then apply TODAY! \n

Commercial Finance Analyst - Make an Impact Through Insight \n An established and well-known business is seeking a commercially focused finance professional to join its team on an initial three-month contract. \n This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, helping to shape commercial decisions through robust analysis, performance reporting and strategic financial support. You'll play an important part in helping the organisation navigate a busy period while delivering meaningful insight that supports sustainable growth and operational efficiency. \n The Role \n Working within a high-performing finance function, you'll be responsible for turning financial and operational information into insight and recommendations that support business objectives. \n Key areas of focus include: \n\n • Delivering meaningful analysis of trading and financial performance across the organisation.\n, • Supporting forecasting, planning and budgeting activities.\n, • Identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve business performance.\n, • Producing management information and performance reports for senior stakeholders.\n, • Evaluating the financial impact of commercial initiatives and strategic projects.\n, • Working with non-finance teams to improve understanding of financial performance and key metrics.\n, • Enhancing reporting processes and helping drive improvements in the quality and accessibility of business information.\n, • Contributing to regular leadership reporting through insightful commentary and analysis.\n\n About You \n We're interested in speaking with commercially aware finance professionals who enjoy using data to influence decision-making. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA studies completed, in progress, or equivalent practical experience.\n, • Previous experience in an analytical, commercial finance or business partnering environment.\n, • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.\n, • The ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.\n, • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative approach.\n, • A naturally inquisitive mindset with a desire to challenge, investigate and improve.\n, • The ability to work effectively in a changing and fast-moving environment.\n\n What's in it for You? \n\n • Hybrid working arrangement.\n, • Immediate involvement in commercially focused projects.\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment.\n, • Opportunity to add value from day one and gain valuable commercial exposure in a well-known business\n\n If you're a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys uncovering insights and influencing business performance, we'd love to hear from you.