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ERP Programme Director - Oracle Fusion (12-Month Outside IR35) Ready to lead one of the most complex and high-profile ERP transformations in the market? We're supporting a major organisation undertaking a multi-function ERP transformation programme that spans Finance, HR, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial and Customer domains. This is a rare opportunity to take end-to-end ownership of an enterprise-wide ERP delivery in a highly regulated, operationally critical environment. As ERP Programme Director, you will shape, steer and deliver a full ERP transformation - from programme strategy and governance through to cutover, go-live and benefits realisation. You'll chair exec-level steering groups, lead multi-vendor delivery teams, and own outcomes across cost, compliance and operational continuity. This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, delivery and stakeholder leadership. What You'll Lead • Own the enterprise ERP programme, roadmap and delivery plan, • Establish and run programme governance, assurance and regulatory controls, • Lead delivery across Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Operations, Customer & Commercial functions, • Manage SI partners, ERP vendors and a complex supplier ecosystem, • Oversee risk, quality, testing, cutover and hypercare, • Influence senior stakeholders including CFO, CDTO and board-level leaders, • Drive adoption, standardisation and benefits realisation across the business What We're Looking For, • Proven experience delivering large-scale ERP programmes as Programme Director, • Strong background in complex, regulated or multi-entity environments (aviation, transport, FMCG, retail, etc.), • Deep expertise in governance, risk, controls and multi-vendor delivery, • Strong understanding of Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain and asset-intensive operations, • Executive-level communication and stakeholder influence, • Calm, authoritative leadership in high-pressure environments Why This Assignment?, • One of the most high-profile ERP programmes in the market, • Full ownership of a transformation that shapes enterprise operations for years to come, • Operate at board level with visibility across the entire business, • Outside IR35, long-term runway (12 months+)

CTS Project Executive Company & Role Description Founded in 2002, Tanner Pharma Group is a specialty service provider in the biopharmaceutical industry focused on improving patient access to medicines on a global basis. Tanner Pharma offers its biopharmaceutical partners a portfolio of four distinct service offerings that span the product lifecycle from clinical development to commercialization. With its global headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina and offices in the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ireland, Tanner Pharma is in a phase of rapid growth. The Project Executive is responsible for ensuring success and completion of CTS projects, supporting the Project Manager, liaising with customers and suppliers to guarantee complete satisfaction. To support our Clinical Trial Services (CTS) department using solid project management and key account management skills to successfully see a project through to completion and to achieve Clinical Trial Supply (CT) group sales target (AOP). Role Accountabilities Expected Responsibilities for the CTS Project Executive are: Customer Account and Sales Operation Management • Provide proactive communication and excellent customer service to build and nurture client loyalty, trust, and satisfaction., • Working with the Project Managers and Snr Director to ensure the accurate and successful delivery of CTS projects against agreed KPIs and timeframes., • Prompt effective response time for internal and external communication., • Effective handling of all sales activities from order enquiry through to shipment., • Resolve queries and complaints in accordance with TPG SOPS or inform PM and Snr CTS Director in a timely manner., • Liaise with vendors to elevate competitive advantage through value and sourcing solutions., • Develop and maintain CTS Vendor database., • Liaise with customers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of projects., • Ensure all Customer records and Trackers are accurate and up to date with all CT projects and related information., • Maintain all documents used to aid internal communication and reporting are accurate and up to date., • Ensure all logistical aspects of project delivery are communicated in a timely and accurate manner with the necessary department., • Ensure compliance and traceability opposite product integrity throughout the procurement/project supply chain., • Ensure all license documentation and QA related activities are in place and being managed opposite CT orders and project delivery., • Ensure any risks identified are escalated to the PM and Senior Director in a timely manner., • Work within current quality, regulatory and Company requirements., • Work closely with the finance team to ensure that all financial aspects of project delivery are communicated in a timely and accurate manner., • Work closely with all departments within the organization., • Understand and work within the constraints of customs, import and export regulations for global shipping and complete necessary shipping documents. Desired Candidate Profile & Capabilities Required: • Local to the St Albans area and able to travel into the office (located in Redbourn), • Bachelors or equivalent experience., • Have the right to work in the UK., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English., • Familiarity with project management tools, Microsoft Teams etc., • Ability to work as an individual contributor in a Results-Focused work environment., • Customer Orientation: The ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers., • Problem-solving: Able to handle difficult or unexpected situations in the workplace as well as complex business challenges., • Results Orientation: The ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own or one’s unit’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them., • Communication: Able to communicate in a clear, appropriate, effective, and efficient manner in various situations., • Project Management: Able to effectively coordinate a project from start to finish; using effective communication, interpersonal skills, and organization to complete projects within defined parameters and timelines. Compensation & Benefits • Salary £35,000 plus commission, • Pension scheme, • Private health insurance, • Attractive performance incentive plan, • Vacation, Volunteer and paid sick leave Tanner Pharma Group’s Core Values: Everything we do at Tanner Pharma Group is dictated by our values. We take them very seriously, and we're proud of this unwavering commitment. Check out view our core values and learn more about our company. Candidates may be required to organize reference calls upon request. Confidentiality will be respected. Additionally, Pre-employment drug and background screening will be required. Tanner Pharma Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

We are partnering with a leading specialist research organisation in Hertfordshire to recruit a strategic Interim Finance Director, on a 12m FTC basis. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the CEO, responsible for driving financial strategy, governance, and long-term sustainable performance across the organisation. You must have a wealth of experience at the Finance Director level, with strategic financial management in a complex organisation. Including strong skills within governance, audit, risk, long term financial strategy development. The Role: As Interim Finance Director, you will: • Lead the development and execution of the organisation’s long-term financial strategy, ensuring resilience and sustainability., • Drive integrated financial planning, aligning operational needs, research objectives, and available resources., • Provide Board-level financial insight, guiding strategic decisions and highlighting emerging risks and opportunities., • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, cashflow management, and performance reporting., • Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting, statutory accounts, and management information., • Maintain robust financial controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks, including internal audit oversight., • Lead investment planning, capital expenditure evaluation, and financial appraisal of research and commercial opportunities., • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team, embedding a culture of collaboration and business partnering. Your Profile: • CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualified., • Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance leader in a complex organisation, you must relevant sector/industry experience within a research, grant-funded, not-for-profit, or public sector organisation, • Track record of restoring confidence in financial information, implementing systems, and improving controls., • Strong commercial acumen with experience translating funding streams or complex grants into actionable financial strategies., • Excellent communicator, capable of influencing Board and executive decisions., • Collaborative leadership style with experience coaching and developing high-performing teams. Why Apply: This is a rare opportunity to influence the financial strategy of a high-impact research organisation, support innovative work with societal or scientific impact, and shape long-term organisational growth.

Job Title: Account Manager - Financial Markets Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (Office Based) Salary: £26,500 per annum starting to £27,500 per annum after probation Performance-based commission in line with responsible sales practices and regulatory standards One week fully paid training upon successful first interview Job type: Full time, Permanent Are you ready to build a career from day one? We are looking for ambitious and driven individuals who are ready to develop within a fast-paced, regulated financial services environment. A background in finance is not a requirement for this role. That said, candidates who are familiar with financial markets, products, or terminology often find they settle into the role more quickly. If you have studied finance or a related field, this is where that knowledge starts to work for you. This is a client-facing, non-advisory role. You will communicate with clients daily, build professional relationships, and provide general information about our financial products and platform. All client communications are conducted in a fair, clear, and non-misleading manner, in full accordance with FCA regulatory standards. Employees in this role do not provide financial advice. Key Responsibilities: • Client engagement. Maintain proactive and professional communication with clients via telephone and email, establishing rapport and understanding their informational needs in relation to our products., • Product information. Provide clear, fair, and balanced general information about our financial instruments, platform features, and educational materials. All information is provided in a non-advisory capacity and must include appropriate risk disclosure in line with FCA requirements., • Relationship management. Build and maintain professional client relationships by delivering a consistent standard of service, responding to enquiries promptly, and ensuring clients are treated fairly at all times., • Compliance and conduct. Adhere to all regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards throughout every client interaction, including accurate record-keeping, appropriate risk disclosure, and client suitability escalation., • Previous experience in a client-facing, customer service, or financial services role is advantageous but not essential, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and accurately, • A professional and composed telephone manner, • Resilience, self-motivation, and the ability to work consistently under pressure, • A conscientious approach to performance targets within a structured, compliant framework, • Proficiency in standard computer applications and CRM systems We believe in being transparent with all candidates. This is a performance-based role within a structured, target-driven environment. You will encounter challenges including client objections and demanding performance expectations. Success in this role requires consistency, professionalism, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure. Training and selection process Our recruitment process is designed to identify candidates who are the right fit for the role and for a regulated financial services environment. • Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited to attend a one-week, fully paid training programme, • Training covers an introduction to the role, systems, client communication standards, and regulatory and compliance requirements as set out by the FCA Those who meet performance standards and demonstrate the right attitude progress. Fortrade promotes from within, conducts annual salary reviews, and provides high performers with career development and exposure that extends well beyond this role. Employee benefits: • Performance-based commission structure. Earnings vary depending on individual results and are in line with responsible sales practices, • Weekly and monthly incentive vouchers for top performers, • Annual salary review and incremental increases, • Fast-track progression opportunities. Internal promotion is actively supported, • Contributory pension scheme, • Employee wellbeing programme Please click APPLY to submit your CV for this role. xrnqpay Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Financial Services Executive, Account Manager, Relationship Manager, Financial Services Accounts Executive, Client Account Manager, Customer Service Executive, Sales Account Manager, Sales Executive, may also be considered for this role.

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Car Sales Executive - St Albans £22,500 Basic | £65,000+ OTE | Company Car | Volume Main Dealer Looking to maximise your earnings in a busy, high-volume dealership? We're recruiting for a thriving site in St Albans, representing a well-known volume brand with strong footfall, excellent stock levels, and a constant flow of enquiries. If you're motivated by hitting targets and earning big commission, this is the perfect environment to succeed. The Role As a Car Sales Executive, you'll manage the full sales process in a fast-paced dealership where volume is key. You'll: Handle a high volume of daily enquiries (walk-ins, online, and phone) Convert leads into sales through strong product knowledge and closing skills Deliver a professional, efficient customer experience Maximise every opportunity including finance and add-ons This is a target-driven role where effort directly translates into earnings. What We're Looking For Proven car sales experience (volume background highly advantageous) Strong track record of hitting and exceeding targets Confident closer with a proactive approach Energetic, resilient, and money-motivated Full UK driving licence (essential) What You'll Get £22,500 basic salary with £65,000+ OTE (uncapped) Company car 31 days holiday, rising to 34 with service Busy dealership with consistent stock and enquiry levels Company pension & life insurance Ongoing manufacturer and in-house training Staff discounts and retailer perks Genuine progression opportunities within a growing dealer group Working Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm (1 weekday off) Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm (2 off per month) If you thrive in a high-volume, high-reward environment and want to earn strong commission with a steady pipeline of customers, we want to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for more details

Business Planning Lead Salary £72,102 Hemel Hempstead Shape the financial future of a purpose-driven organisation We are recruiting a Business Planning Lead to take ownership of our long-term financial planning and play a key role in shaping strategic decisions across Hightown. This is not a back-office number-crunching role it’s a hands-on, high-impact position at the heart of our Finance and Corporate Finance team. You will ensure our Business Plan is robust, insightful and forward-looking, giving leaders the clarity they need to make confident, informed decisions. What you will lead Business Planning & Forecasting Build and develop our 30-year Business Plan, including what-if scenarios, sensitivity analysis and stress testing. Convert the plan into the Regulator’s Financial Forecast Return (FFR) and oversee accurate submission. Update forecasts monthly to highlight emerging risks, opportunities and strategic impacts. Insight & Strategic Support Turn complex data into clear insights and reports for Executive and Board audiences. Challenge and refine assumptions across the organisation, enabling better planning conversations. Stress-test against key risks and work collaboratively to shape realistic, time-bound mitigations. Regulatory & Treasury Support Lead Quarterly Financial & Risk Survey (QFRS) submissions via NROSH+. Support treasury operations, cashflow management and financing activities including credit rating. Produce cashflow forecasts, liquidity reports, variance analysis and contribute to key regulatory and treasury reporting. What you will bring A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience. Proven ability in long-term planning, modelling, stress testing and turning complex data into actionable insight. Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large, detailed datasets. Experience within social housing and regulatory returns (FFR, QFRS, NROSH+) is an advantage but not essential. Strong communication skills, able to make financial information clear to non-financial colleagues. A proactive, analytical approach, with excellent attention to detail and sound judgement. Who you are You take ownership, deliver high-quality work and partner confidently with colleagues across the organisation. You are curious, resilient and comfortable challenging assumptions to get to the right answer. Most importantly, your approach reflects who we are collaborative, respectful and focused on getting things right for our customers and communities. What We Offer: Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development to enhance your skills. Annual leave: 33 days including Bank Holidays (Pro Rata) Competitive Salary: £72,102 per annum for a 35-hour week. Monthly Attendance Bonus Hybrid working 2 days in the office Workplace Pension Scheme: And life assurance cover of three times your annual salary. Discounts and Savings: Online and high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas. Employee Support: Health & wellbeing services. Free On-site Gym Access Why join us? This role is central to safeguarding our long-term financial strength and supporting investment that directly improves lives. If you want to use your expertise where it genuinely makes a difference, we would love to hear from you. We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy early. Hightown is proud to be an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer