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As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving the technical direction of software solutions as well as supporting the career and personal progression needs of a team of engineers. This position requires strong leadership skills to guide a team of engineers, foster collaboration, providing technical mentorship, with a focus on the practical use of AI technologies to improve how we deliver software. The Lead Software Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to align technical strategies with business objectives and deliver robust solutions that meet client needs. Technical Leadership: • Champion the practical use of AI tools and technologies across our development practices., • Provide leadership in the design, development, and deployment of software applications., • Lead system design and architecture discussions to build scalable and robust systems., • Drive best practices across the software engineering team, ensuring adherence to coding standards, design patterns, and performance optimization., • Mentor and guide team members, promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement., • Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve existing code, technical standards and ways of working., • Take accountability for the accuracy of estimates, on-time project delivery and average cycle time for the team. Software Development: • Define and evolve an AI-first approach to software development, • Develop cloud-native AI solutions using industry-leading platforms and services to extend our existing products, • Develop high-quality software solutions using C#, .NET technologies, and frontend frameworks such as React.js., • Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code with a focus on high-quality standards and minimal defect leakage., • Implement frontend solutions using Typescript, ASP.Net MVC, HTML5, CSS., • Design and develop RESTful APIs and Web APIs, ensuring best practices in API design., • Utilize SQL, Entity Framework, T-SQL and SQL Server for database management and optimization., • Apply design patterns (e.g. OOP, SOLID, Clean Code) to create robust and reusable code components., • Challenge, define and promote the use of AI agent capabilities to improve software engineering processes and delivery., • Understand the OWASP Secure Coding Practices and establish security focussed development practices. Cloud Computing & DevOps: • Develop and deploy applications on Azure using services such as Azure Apps, Blob Storage, Service Bus, and Azure Functions., • Utilize version control systems (Git) and participate in DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines (e.g., YAML), Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform)., • Leverage Azure DevOps for task management and deployment processes, • Lead collaboration efforts within the team, as well as with Architects, Platform Engineering, and Product Owners, to align technical solutions with business goals., • Act as the primary technical liaison with clients to understand their business objectives and translate them into technical requirements., • Communicate technical concepts and project progress clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Proactively provide feedback and foster a collaborative environment where team members can thrive. Delivery: • Oversee the delivery of software projects from small to large scale, ensuring that timelines and quality expectations are met., • Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or deviations, implementing corrective actions as needed., • Facilitate Agile ceremonies, ensuring the team follows Agile best practices., • Ensure timely and efficient delivery of software that meets client and business requirements., • Provide High-Level Sizing and Detailed estimates that accurately reflect project scope and complexity leading to minimal variance between estimated and actual effort., • Work with the delivery lead to create a well-defined project plan with clear timelines and resource allocation., • Take accountability for tasks progressing through each stage of the SDLC., • Own and continuously improve the software release process, driving greater automation, reliability and deployment frequency while maintaining appropriate quality, security and governance controls. People Management (20% of your time): • Conduct one-to-one meetings, appraisals, and performance monitoring for team members, providing constructive feedback and identifying growth opportunities., • Manage career progression within the team, including identifying training needs and supporting professional development., • Handle conflict resolution and disciplinary matters with a fair and objective approach., • Set and monitor objectives for team members, aligning their goals with overall project and company objectives., • Participate in interviews and technical assessments to recruit top talent and ensure a high-performing team., • Lead knowledge exchange sessions within the team and across the organization, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation., • Organize and lead sessions to share insights and drive process improvements., • Contribute to shaping policies, processes, and technical decisions within the team and organization. Required: • 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend and frontend technologies., • Proven experience in leading software engineering teams and driving technical projects to successful completion., • In-depth experience with C#,.NET 8.x+, React.js, and associated technologies., • Expertise in SQL, Entity Framework, and SQL Server, with a strong understanding of database design and optimization., • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure, and its associated services., • Experience working with automated software delivery processes, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment automation., • Experience working within “you build it, you run it” engineering models, with teams owning software through development, deployment and production, and applying modern engineering practices that enable frequent, safe and reliable releases. Preferred: • Experience in mentoring and managing a team of software engineers., • Strong background in Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipeline management., • Previous experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements., • Strong leadership abilities with experience in guiding and mentoring team members., • Highly collaborative, with the ability to work effectively within teams and across departments. Communication & Problem-Solving: • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to various stakeholders., • Advanced problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering innovative and effective solutions to complex challenges., • Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies., • Strong focus on process improvement and driving innovation within the team and organization. AdviserPlus is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination, direct or indirect. All employees are expected to promote and work fully in line with the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy. AdviserPlus is a Disability Confident Leader employer and welcomes applications from disabled people. If disabled applicants meet the minimum criteria for the job, they can request and will be offered a guaranteed interview. Should applicants require reasonable adjustment support for the interview, please contact the Resourcing Team. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Bristol Myers Squibb | European Capability Centre • Eligible for participation in the company’s annual bonus plan, • Family cover healthcare, • Attractive contributory pension scheme, • Hybrid working , 50% home / 50% office, giving you flexibility and balance, • 26 days holiday , plus bank holidays, plus festive shutdown, • Career and qualifications support , we invest in your growth, • Modern office with a range of on-site benefits, including on-site parking At Bristol Myers Squibb , that’s not a hypothetical. It’s what our finance leaders do every single day. We’re looking for a Country Controller for Turkey - a senior finance professional who’s ready to take ownership of one of the region’s most dynamic markets, lead with purpose, and be a genuine strategic partner to the business. This is not a role where you maintain the status quo. This is a role where you shape it. As Country Controller, you’ll be the financial cornerstone of BMS’s operations across Turkey. You’ll work closely with Finance Directors and collaborate with global, regional and local finance teams to ensure that every financial decision is grounded, compliant, and strategically sound. • Lead the financial close - You’ll own the end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process across your market. When issues arise, you’ll be the person who resolves them - with the support of global teams behind you., • Be the compliance authority - From statutory financials to transfer pricing documentation, internal controls to regulatory interactions, you’ll ensure BMS operates with integrity in every market you lead. Final sign-off sits with you - and that accountability means something here., • Drive strategic conversations - Evaluating investment opportunities, articulating financial risks and opportunities, and contributing to local business strategy. Your expertise will be sought, not just reported., • Represent BMS at the highest level - Including potential membership on Legal Entity Boards of Directors and serving as the primary point of contact for local regulators and in-person authority visits., • Connect local operations to a global mission - Collaborating with BMS’s Tax COE, Statutory and Legal Entity COE, Corporate Treasury, and Capability Centres, you’ll be the essential link between your market and the world-class global finance structure that supports it., • International scope from a stable base - You’ll be based at BMS’s Chester, UK office, with travel to Turkey as required. A world-class global platform. Real regional influence., • Visibility at executive level - Your work will be seen by regional and global leadership. This is a high-profile role in one of BMS’s most energetic and fast-growing markets., • Complexity that builds exceptional expertise - Dynamic regulatory frameworks, evolving statutory requirements, complex tax considerations. If you thrive on intellectual challenge, this role delivers it every day., • Collaboration without borders - You’ll won’t work in isolation. You’ll be surrounded by talented colleagues across finance functions worldwide, all working towards the same mission., • Work that connects to something bigger - Behind every financial statement and audit submission is BMS’s ability to develop and deliver transformative medicines. Your work has a direct line to patient outcomes., • 10+ years of experience , including 5+ years in financial management leadership within a global or multinational environment, • A professional qualification - CIMA, ACCA, CA, or CPA - with a Bachelor’s degree minimum (Master’s preferred), • Pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience (strongly advantageous), • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards and regulatory compliance, • Fluency in English (essential) - Turkish language skills are preferred and will significantly strengthen your impact in this role, • Proficiency in SAP , Blackline and Workiva experience a bonus, • The leadership presence to engage confidently with boards, regulators, and global finance teams alike, • A customer‑first mindset, strong analytical instincts, and the drive to hold yourself - and others - to the highest standards This role is based at BMS’s Chester, UK office , with travel to Turkey as the role requires. Chester is a well-connected, vibrant location and the perfect home base for a truly international finance leadership role. If you’re a senior finance professional with the expertise, the ambition, and the regional knowledge to lead financial operations across Turkey we’d love to hear from you. We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplaceaccommodations/adjustmentsand ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplaceaccommodation/adjustmentprior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonableaccommodations/adjustmentsin completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. Bristol Myers Squibb is Disability Confident – Employer A UK Government scheme BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. If this posting is missing required information required by local law or incorrect, contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com with the Job Title and Requisition number. Do not send application-related inquiries to this email. To check your application status, please login to your Candidate Home Account. R1606466 : Country Controller - Turkey #J-18808-Ljbffr

Driven by the ambition to expand consumer access and create a consistent, high-quality retail experience across EMEA, WSA is continuing to strengthen and develop its retail organisation. The Director, Retail Operations, EMEA plays a key role in turning our retail strategy into action. Working closely with General Managers and their leadership teams across the region, you will help standardise ways of working, strengthen store execution and drive sustainable, profitable growth. This role is open across multiple locations in EMEA. The role combines retail strategy, operational excellence and hands-on execution. You will work across countries and functions to simplify and strengthen the way we operate, while ensuring that global standards are effectively adopted in local markets. • Lead the annual Retail Framework assessment and maturity development across EMEA., • Identify and prioritise key operational initiatives and drive their successful implementation across markets., • Support the implementation and standardisation of global retail processes, training and Retail Experience programmes., • Use commercial and operational data to identify opportunities, set priorities and improve performance., • Develop and drive adoption of retail playbooks supporting new store openings, renovations, renegotiations and closures., • Translate EMEA retail strategy into clear, actionable initiatives and support their execution across countries., • Work closely with country leadership teams to drive change and embed new ways of working., • Support M&A due diligence, assessing operational risks and opportunities for future integration., • Contribute to annual business planning and budgeting in partnership with key stakeholders and Finance., • Build strong relationships with General Managers, country leadership teams and Group functions., • Influence and align stakeholders in a matrix organisation without relying on direct line management., • Bring different perspectives and ways of working together around common priorities., • Communicate with clarity and simplicity, turning complex topics into practical actions., • Significant experience in retail operations, ideally within a large-scale or international organisation., • Proven track record of delivering business transformation and change across multiple countries or complex markets., • Strong operational and commercial acumen, with a track record of improving performance and profitability., • Experience working in a matrix organisation and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights., • Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and driving execution., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different markets and audiences., • Curious, resilient and collaborative, with a pragmatic approach to getting things done., • Able to simplify complexity, create focus and bring people together around common goals., • Comfortable working in an international environment with different perspectives and ways of working. At WSA, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services. Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world. With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes. Sounds wonderful? We can't wait to hear from you. WSA is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. • Eligible for participation in the company’s annual bonus plan, • Family cover healthcare, • Attractive contributory pension scheme, • Hybrid working, 50% home / 50% office, giving you flexibility and balance, • 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus festive shutdown, • Career and qualifications support, we invest in your growth, • Modern office with a range of on-site benefits, including on-site parking, • Lead the financial close - You'll own the end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process across your market. When issues arise, you'll be the person who resolves them – with the support of global teams behind you., • Be the compliance authority - From statutory financials to transfer pricing documentation, internal controls to regulatory interactions, you'll ensure BMS operates with integrity in every market you lead. Final sign-off sits with you - and that accountability means something here., • Drive strategic conversations - Evaluating investment opportunities, articulating financial risks and opportunities, and contributing to local business strategy. Your expertise will be sought, not just reported., • Represent BMS at the highest level - Including potential membership on Legal Entity Boards of Directors and serving as the primary point of contact for local regulators and in-person authority visits., • Connect local operations to a global mission - Collaborating with BMS's Tax COE, Statutory and Legal Entity COE, Corporate Treasury, and Capability Centres, you'll be the essential link between your market and the world-class global finance structure that supports it. International scope from a stable base - You'll be based at BMS's Chester, UK office, with travel to Turkey as required. A world-class global platform. Real regional influence. Visibility at executive level - Your work will be seen by regional and global leadership. This is a high-profile role in one of BMS's most energetic and fast-growing markets. Complexity that builds exceptional expertise - Dynamic regulatory frameworks, evolving statutory requirements, complex tax considerations. If you thrive on intellectual challenge, this role delivers it every day. Collaboration without borders - You won't work in isolation. You'll be surrounded by talented colleagues across finance functions worldwide, all working towards the same mission. Work that connects to something bigger - Behind every financial statement and audit submission is BMS's ability to develop and deliver transformative medicines. Your work has a direct line to patient outcomes. You’ll be based at BMS's Chester, UK office, with travel to Turkey as the role requires. Chester is a well‑connected, vibrant location and the perfect home base for a truly international finance leadership role. Your market is waiting for a leader. That could be you. Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote‑by‑design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. Bristol Myers Squibb is Disability Confident – Employer A UK Government scheme Candidate Rights BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. R1606466 : Country Controller - Turkey Data Privacy Link We’re creating innovative medicines for patients fighting serious diseases. We’re also nurturing our own diverse team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter the role, each one of us makes a contribution. And that makes all the difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr

You will be working for the high growth womenswear brand Sisters & Seekers within a creative and visionary team, all striving towards taking the brand to the next level. We are based near Chester but have a global reach with customers all over the world. We are looking for an ambitious, driven and passionate individual who is looking to develop their career in a dynamic and expanding team at Seekers HQ. This position is a full-time role based in the office through Monday to Friday, with the opportunity to immerse yourself in the lively Sisters & Seekers team, experience staff and community events, and if you’re camera ready, to be a part of our viral TikTok videos! Want to see more of what goes on behind the scenes? Give this a watch: https://www.tiktok.com/@sistersandseekers We are looking for a Marketing Director to lead and organise our marketing function, covering paid and digital marketing, CRM, social media, influencer marketing and brand marketing. This is a general management role first and foremost: you will oversee specialists and agencies across each channel, but your core value lies in bringing structure, discipline and a clear critical path to a fast-moving marketing operation, not in being the deepest expert in any single channel. You will build and hold the marketing calendar, working collaboratively with key departments leads to ensure campaigns and launches are planned and delivered constantly across all channels, on time, for maximum performance impact. Ensuring the wider business always knows what marketing is doing and when. You will be immersed enough in brand and digital to ask the right questions and make good calls, while relying on your team and partners for specialist execution. Although the role is office based, there is some flexibility around when a hybrid approach is required. • Own the marketing critical path, ensuring every campaign, launch and promotion is planned, resourced and delivered to deadline., • Build and maintain the marketing calendar, working collaboratively with key departments to source product information, giving the business clear visibility of what is coming up and when., • Set and enforce processes and ways of working across the marketing team, so plans are followed rather than reworked at the last minute., • Run regular planning and review meetings, tracking progress against plan and resolving blockers early., • Act as the main point of accountability for marketing delivery to the founders and wider leadership team., • Oversee paid social, paid search and other digital acquisition channels, working with in-house or agency specialists to set targets and budgets., • Ensure digital spend is planned, tracked and reported against clear return on investment measurements., • Hold the digital team and partners to account on performance, pace and quality of delivery., • Reviewing channel performance and feeding back key insights to continuously optimise and improve future campaigns and launches., • Oversee the CRM strategy and lifecycle programme, working with the CRM specialist to grow engagement, repeat purchase and lifetime value., • Ensure CRM campaigns are planned in line with the wider marketing calendar and delivered on schedule., • Oversee the social media strategy and content calendar across all platforms., • Oversee influencer and creator partnerships, ensuring activity is planned, briefed and tracked against clear objectives., • Ensure social and influencer activity is aligned with product launches, promotions and the wider brand calendar., • Own the brand calendar and ensure brand guidelines are applied consistently across all channels and touchpoints., • Work with the Product and Creative teams to plan brand campaigns alongside commercial priorities., • Protect consistency of tone of voice and visual identity as the team and channel mix grows., • Lead, organise and develop the marketing team, setting clear priorities and holding people to a plan., • Leading by example and developing a high performing team., • Manage relationships with marketing agencies and technology partners, ensuring they deliver against brief and timeline., • Partner closely with Product, Ecommerce, Operations and Finance to keep marketing activity aligned with stock, trading and financial plans., • Report progress and results clearly and regularly to the founders., • A proven organiser: someone who plans, sequences and drives delivery, rather than someone whose value is a single area of specialist expertise., • Broad working knowledge across paid and digital marketing, CRM, social media, influencer marketing and brand, sufficient to direct specialists and make good decisions, without needing to be the deepest expert in any one area., • Track record of running a marketing critical path or campaign calendar and making sure it is followed, in a fast-paced retail, fashion or DTC environment., • Strong project management discipline: clear planning, realistic timelines, and the persistence to keep a team and agencies to a plan., • Experience managing a multidisciplinary marketing team and external agencies., • Comfortable with budgets and performance KPI reporting such as ROAS, CAC, MER and confident holding others to account on performance., • Clear, direct communicator, able to keep founders and leadership informed without being asked., • Marketing activity consistently planned and delivered on the critical path, with no late or missed launches., • A marketing calendar that is maintained, accurate and used by the wider business., • Improved return on paid and digital marketing spend., • Growth in CRM revenue, increased customer engagement, customer retention and lifetime value., • Consistent brand execution across all channels as the team and activity scale. A leading womenswear fashion ecommerce company based near Chester. We began in 2017 from a back garden shed in Wrexham and have grown to be one of the most up and coming brands in this space within the UK. Friendly and welcoming, we are a team & community of like-minded individuals that still maintain the close-knit feel of a smaller company. The recruitment process will begin with an initial screening call. If successful, candidates will be invited to complete an assessment stage, which may include practical tasks and group exercises designed to evaluate relevant skills and experience. Following this, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a final face-to-face interview to further assess their suitability for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. • Eligible for participation in the company’s annual bonus plan, • Family cover healthcare, • Attractive contributory pension scheme, • Hybrid working, 50% home / 50% office, giving you flexibility and balance, • 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus festive shutdown, • Career and qualifications support, we invest in your growth, • Modern office with a range of on-site benefits, including on-site parking What if your financial leadership directly helped get life-changing medicines to patients? At Bristol Myers Squibb, that’s not a hypothetical. It’s what our finance leaders do every single day. We’re looking for a Country Controller for Switzerland & Austria (CHAT) — a senior finance professional who’s ready to take ownership of two of Europe’s most sophisticated markets, lead with purpose, and be a genuine strategic partner to the business. This is not a role where you maintain the status quo. This is a role where you shape it. • Lead the financial close – You’ll own the end‑to‑end month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close process across your markets. When issues arise, you’ll be the person who resolves them – with the support of global teams behind you., • Be the compliance authority – From statutory financials to transfer pricing documentation, internal controls to regulatory interactions, you’ll ensure BMS operates with integrity in every market you lead. Final sign‑off sits with you and that accountability means something here., • Drive strategic conversations – Evaluating investment opportunities, articulating financial risks and opportunities, and contributing to local business strategy. Your expertise will be sought, not just reported., • Represent BMS at the highest level – Including potential membership on Legal Entity Boards of Directors and serving as the primary point of contact for local regulators and in‑person authority visits., • Connect local operations to a global mission – Collaborating with BMS’s Tax COE, Statutory and Legal Entity COE, Corporate Treasury and Capability Centres, you’ll be the essential link between your markets and the world‑class global finance structure that supports them. What this role gives back to you • International scope from a stable base – You’ll be based at BMS’s Chester, UK office, with travel to Switzerland and Austria as required., • A world‑class global platform., • Real regional influence., • Visibility at executive level – Your work will be seen by regional and global leadership. This is a high‑profile role in two of BMS’s most strategically important European markets., • Complexity that builds exceptional expertise – Multi‑country statutory requirements, evolving regulatory frameworks, cross‑border tax considerations. If you thrive on intellectual challenge, this role delivers it every day., • Collaboration without borders – You won’t work in isolation. You’ll be surrounded by talented colleagues across finance functions worldwide, all working towards the same mission., • Work that connects to something bigger – Behind every financial statement and audit submission is BMS’s ability to develop and deliver transformative medicines. Your work has a direct line to patient outcomes. Based in Chester. Leading across borders. This role is based at BMS’s Chester, UK office, with travel to Switzerland and Austria as the role requires. Chester is a well‑connected, vibrant location – and the perfect home base for a truly international finance leadership role. You’ll be a great fit if you have: • 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in financial management leadership within a global or multinational environment, • A professional qualification – CIMA, ACCA, CA, or CPA – with a Bachelor's degree minimum (Master's preferred), • Pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience (strongly advantageous), • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards and regulatory compliance, • Fluency in English (essential) – German language skills are preferred and will significantly strengthen your impact in this role, • Proficiency in SAP, Blackline and Workiva – experience a bonus, • The leadership presence to engage confidently with boards, regulators and global finance teams alike, • A customer‑first mindset, strong analytical instincts, and the drive to hold yourself – and others – to the highest standards How We Work • Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings., • Our roles are structured across four work models: site‑essential, site‑by‑design, field‑based and remote‑by‑design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities., • Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. A UK Government scheme. BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. For roles based in Los Angeles County only: If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/ We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. R1606463 : Country Controller – Switzerland & Austria (CHAT) Data Privacy Link We’re creating innovative medicines for patients fighting serious diseases. We’re also nurturing our own diverse team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter the role, each one of us makes a contribution. And that makes all the difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Operational Supervisor Attractions. 6 months temporary opportunity. We're excited to welcome a new Operational Supervisor at Ellesmere Port. Working Hours & Location This role follows a 37 hours, over a 7 day working pattern, This is a site-based role at Ellesmere Port. Role Overview: Working across our visitor attraction, the Operational Supervisor will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation at National Waterways Museum, Ellesmree Port, alongside leading and motivating a team to deliver outstanding customer service. The team will support this through engaging activity participation, the sale of goods and services, and the upkeep of a high quality environment for all visitors. The Operational Supervisor will champion the Trust's values, both personally and through your team, helping to create an exceptional visitor experience. In this role, you will actively contribute to increasing revenue, enhancing customer satisfaction, and ensuring our sites remain welcoming and enjoyable places to visit. Key Responsibilities Manage a team or teams of staff/ volunteers delivering a safe environment and excellent customer service for example in retail, catering or conferencing. Adoption of required emergency, safety, operational, financial, other processes appropriate to tasks. Plan and implement safe working procedures - creation of risk assessments and method statements, in line with the Trust's Health and Safety Policy and standards. Customers dealt with to expected standards of courtesy and care resolve concerns/ complaints. Deliver targeted business plan objectives for services, projects, events, maintenance to planned expenditure budgets, regularly reporting on the same. Assist with identifying future priorities/ business planning and budgetary planning. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety at the site. Identify maintenance requirements and prioritisation. Instigate local maintenance tasks where required liaise with other operational teams, contractors and the Trust management structures, as necessary for the execution of works Coach, develop and support the team performance for required measures, including customer satisfaction and other service standards. Report on the same. Plan and lead volunteers undertaking tasks ensuring the application of Trust procedures and the provision of a safe working environment for volunteers, and a satisfying volunteer experience. Recruitment and retention of staff and volunteers to assist with the running of the attractions, ensuring staff and volunteer satisfaction is high and their duties are rewarding. About you You're an experienced and confident team leader who can motivate staff and volunteers to deliver a safe, welcoming, and high quality visitor experience. You understand operational and safety procedures and can produce risk assessments and method statements when needed. You handle customer enquiries and complaints professionally, and you're comfortable delivering services and projects to agreed targets and budgets. You maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety, identifying and coordinating maintenance needs promptly. You support, coach and develop your team, using performance measures and customer feedback to drive improvement. You also enjoy working with volunteers, ensuring they feel valued, supported and engaged. Skills & Qualifications Relevant occupational qualifications in disciplines for bespoke tasks, for example food hygiene. Valid driving licence appropriate to vehicle for specific roles Proven experience in a customer facing relevant to the task required. Previous retail/catering experience - Desirable Proven experience in direct sales, handling cash and the application of appropriate procedures Proven experience in monitoring budgets and providing management reporting. Proven experience in leading and motivating teams directing, prioritising and delegating daily tasks Proven experience leading volunteers Proven experience with the use of computers and software packages Ability to work flexibly, in accordance with business demands. Ability to multi task, and work prioritisation Contact & Application If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates. Operational Supervisor TPBN1_UKTJ

Finance Director | Multi-site Retail | Cheshire | £140,000 - £170,000 + car + bonus The Opportunity This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established, multi-site retail business. The business has a proud heritage and a strong reputation for serving customers across the UK. Having undergone significant transformation in recent years, it has returned to sustainable profitability and is now entering the next phase of its growth. This is not a traditional Finance Director position. Whilst exceptional financial leadership remains the foundation, the successful individual will become one of the Managing Director's closest business partners, helping shape strategy, improve operational performance and take the business to the next level. This is a high-profile appointment with genuine influence across the organisation and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. The Role As Finance Director, you will have full responsibility for the finance function, ensuring best-in-class financial control, reporting, governance and compliance. Beyond finance, you will work alongside the Managing Director as a trusted adviser and problem solver, taking ownership of key business initiatives and helping drive operational improvements across the wider business. This is a role for someone who enjoys operating beyond the traditional finance remit and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing the finance function, ensuring best practice across financial reporting, controls, compliance and governance Defining and delivering the financial strategy in line with the wider business objectives Acting as Senior Accounting Officer (HMRC) Taking full ownership of working capital, cashflow, forecasting and financial planning Providing commercial insight and challenge to support business performance and strategic decision-making Acting as a trusted partner to the Managing Director, helping solve complex business challenges across multiple functions Supporting operational improvement initiatives across different areas of the business Presenting financial and operational performance to senior leadership and shareholders Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and long-term business performance The Person We are looking for an exceptional Finance Director who combines first-class technical finance capability with strong commercial judgement and the credibility to operate as a genuine business partner. You will: Be a qualified accountant with proven experience as a Finance Director within a multi-site retail or consumer business Have an outstanding grasp of financial control, reporting, governance, cashflow, FP&A and working capital Be commercially aware with the ability to translate financial information into business decisions Be capable of operating well beyond the traditional finance remit, taking ownership of wider business challenges where required Have the confidence and credibility to influence at board level and constructively challenge senior stakeholders Be resilient, decisive and comfortable making difficult decisions in a demanding environment Enjoy working at pace and taking ownership of complex problems Be someone who naturally builds trust and becomes a genuine sparring partner to the Managing Director Why Join A genuine opportunity to shape the future of a recognised multi-site retail business True number one finance role with significant influence across the organisation Direct partnership with the Managing Director and exposure to Group leadership Opportunity to broaden your remit beyond finance and play a key role in the overall direction of the business A highly visible leadership role with real autonomy and accountability Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics BH36034 TPBN1_UKTJ

Following a shift pattern of 4 on 2 off.Our Chester based Client has opportunities to join their large manufacturing plant in Chester.This is a direct permanent opportunity.Production Supervisor duties and responsibilities.Ensuring that production processes are in line with company and regulatory re