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Assistant / Junior Merchandiser \n Full Time \n Maternity Cover, 1 year contract \n Job Description \n PINCH is one of the UK’s most prestigious, creative and successful furniture brands, created by Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon. Since 2004, we have been designing and distributing award-winning, contemporary furniture and lighting to a global audience. We are a company with an uncompromising idea of what makes a perfect piece of furniture, and our customers rely on us to deliver impeccable products and personal service. \n We are looking for a systems-literate, detail-oriented, and energetic individual to support the Merchandising team. In this role, the Assistant Merchandiser will ensure accurate, real-time inventory tracking and align stock levels with demand. The role is crucial in providing accurate sales and inventory data to the wider team, driving operational efficiency and ensuring we are making informed commercial decisions. \n The role will appeal to someone who loves to cross off their task list, collaborating and communicating well with other colleagues and external 3rd parties, can think and work efficiently, whilst respecting the need for rigour and accuracy in their output. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Reporting and analysis - Provide insights into performance and key drivers on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and seasonal basis. Update the Monday Trade reports and support the Head of Operations with key performance insights. Update and analyse the weekly Sales by Line, suggesting actions and flag risks to ensure we are optimising opportunities and trading into product effectively. Identify slow-moving products and work with sales and marketing to increase performance. Support on ad-hoc sales and inventory analysis.\n, • Inventory management and reconciliation - Track inventory, conduct stock reconciliations weekly on the system using a stock, sales and intake calculation to ensure there is never any missing stock. Manage the clean-up of open purchase and sales orders to ensure inventory is always accurate. Report the end of month stock holding to the Finance team. Work with the Location Owners to manage the inventory of their locations and ensure accuracy maintained on the system at all times.\n, • Stock distribution and allocations - Monitor and optimise stock movement across all sales channels to maximise opportunities. Complete the daily allocations. Manage the Transfer Tracker ensuring stock moved between locations efficiently and is reflected in the system.\n, • Stock counts - Manage and participate in the monthly stock count at our 3PL warehouse. Reconcile and write a report for each stock count. Arrange and participate in the annual global stock count and then analyse and reconcile the results from each count vs the system. Report discrepancies to the Head of Operations and FD if they arise between the physical stock and system records.\n, • Intake management - Closely monitor intake flow into the business weekly, ensure the system is always accurate and up to date. Work with the suppliers to ensure intake is on time and in full vs their PO. Communicate a forecasted view of intake by week for the next month to our 3PL warehouse.\n, • Goods In - Ensure all products and components are stocked into the business in real time. Work with the Purchasing Coordinator to create Assembly Orders to ensure components are built into products on the system and then transferred into our 3PL. Ensure daily updates of stock levels, and close deliveries promptly. Work closely with our 3PL to ensure the system is updated quickly and accurately.\n, • Demand planning and forecasting - Update the line flows weekly and work with the Head of Operations and Purchasing team to maximise on sales potential whilst balancing a strong in stock % position of the best performing products.Ensure stock aligns with demand and sales forecasts, assisting with efficient stock allocation across channels (online, retail, wholesale, etc.). Support in ensuring both UK and US entities of the business have sufficient stock levels in key continuity lines.\n\n What you need to be successful in this role: \n\n • To work in line with the PINCH values.\n, • Very strong Excel skills.\n, • To continually review processes and controls, initiating improvements for best practice.\n, • Develop an excellent working knowledge of the ERP system, Brightpearl.\n, • Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload.\n, • Strong attention to detail.\n, • Commercial awareness.\n, • Proficiency of retail calculations, key metrics and numerically strong.\n, • Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities.\n, • Be detail oriented, meticulous and highly motivated.\n, • Joined-up thinker able to work between departments seeing processes through from start to finish.\n, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in English, both spoken and written.\n\n \n Line Manager - Head of Operations \n Location \n Based at the PINCH Studio (SW9 6DE) \n Hours \n Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm \n

\n Who Are We? \n Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. \n \n Target Openings 1\n \n What Is the Opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Head of Ceded Reinsurance to join our team based in London on a full time permanent basis.\n \n \n The Head of Ceded Reinsurance leads Travelers Europe's ceded reinsurance strategy and relationships, with oversight of the analysis, placement, management, and optimisation of reinsurance programmes.\n \n \n Working closely with European Leadership and underwriting management, the role shapes and refines risk appetite and reinsurance strategy, ensures appropriate programme structure recommendations are made, and that placement is executed effectively. Drawing on deep reinsurance expertise, strong relationship-building skills, and executive presence, the role drives day-to-day treaty placement activity, provides thought leadership on long-term placement strategy and other critical reinsurance matters, and builds robust internal and external networks. This role has direct line management responsibility.\n \n \n This role is a Key Function holder within the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SM&CR) as set out in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA), and is subject to the rules and regulations of the relevant regulators. Fitness and Probity (F&P) will be assessed — and certified where required — both on appointment and annually thereafter. Post-holders are required to abide by the Conduct Rules at all times.\n \n \n Our leaders in regulated roles champion Travelers' culture and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. In addition to this job description, the successful candidate will receive a Statement of Responsibilities (SoR) outlining their specific accountabilities, along with any applicable mandatory prescribed responsibilities.\n \n \n Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company’s discretion.\n What Will You Do? \n \n • Strategic Leadership & Innovation. Develop and execute the overall ceded reinsurance strategy, aligned with corporate risk appetite and business objectives. Lead the design and structuring of treaty and facultative reinsurance programmes across all lines of business, driving best-in-market structures that differentiate the company and meet strategic goals. Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to senior leadership on reinsurance market conditions and opportunities, and on how reinsurance can influence business strategy. Ensure reinsurance solutions support enterprise growth, profitability, and capital optimisation.\n, • External Relationship Management. Establish and maintain key broker and reinsurer relationships to secure optimal market access and competitive terms, building strategic partnerships with top-tier reinsurance markets globally. Manage broker expectations and timelines for assigned placements, coordinating materials and meeting with and presenting to reinsurance markets. Represent the company at industry events, reinsurance market meetings, and, where appropriate, on reinsurance industry panels. Where appropriate, appoint brokers and engage in joint strategic planning to align on objectives and market opportunities, keeping reinsurers updated on plans and developments.\n, • Internal Relationship Management & Stakeholder Collaboration. Partner with underwriting, actuarial, finance, risk management, and capital management teams to ensure alignment and deliver group objectives. Communicate proactively with business units, demonstrating a thorough understanding of primary coverages and underwriting strategies. Propose ideas and solutions to portfolio challenges above and beyond renewal placements, leading management strategy decision meetings and advocating for the best option. Communicate reinsurance strategy and results effectively to diverse stakeholder groups, building consensus and driving execution of group-wide initiatives.\n, • Reinsurance Programme Management & Treaty Negotiation. Oversee the placement and renewal of treaty and facultative reinsurance agreements, ensuring optimal protection while managing cost efficiency. Independently negotiate pricing, coverage, exclusions, terms, and conditions with reinsurance markets to obtain the best terms for the company. Coordinate the preparation of reinsurance submissions and gather the information required from brokers, evaluating and implementing changes to data requirements. Continuously evaluate and enhance reinsurance coverage and structures to maintain competitive advantage.\n, • Contract Wording & Documentation. Draft and propose contract wording for new and renewal treaties, researching conceptual topics and evaluating alternative clauses. Research and implement changes to standard treaty clauses and perform secondary contract reviews. Oversee documentation and contract management processes.\n, • Capital Management, Analytics & Reporting. Use capital model metrics to assess the effectiveness of the reinsurance strategy against regulatory capital requirements and internal targets, optimising capital efficiency in collaboration with capital management and actuarial teams. Verify data for accuracy and identify anomalies, directing brokers and actuarial teams on pricing and risk-evaluation analytics and their implications for placement options. Monitor and report on capital relief achieved and on reinsurance programme performance and market trends. Manage internal and external reporting requirements and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for executive leadership and board committees.\n, • Treaty Design & Structuring. Evaluate broker and reinsurer presentations for veracity and applicability, proposing renewal structure changes and establishing the associated evaluation criteria. Apply knowledge of capital market (ILS) and structured reinsurance solutions and consult on their use. Provide leadership and technical expertise on intercompany reinsurance solutions and reinsurance impacts from corporate M&A activity.\n, • Risk Management. Analyse catastrophe exposure and develop appropriate risk-transfer solutions. Monitor reinsurance recoverables and ensure their timely collection. Evaluate the financial impact of reinsurance decisions on company results.\n, • Operational Controls & Regulatory Compliance. Design and implement team controls and develop corporate reinsurance policies to assure compliance, appropriate referral protocols, and best practices. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, maintaining corporate governance standards and risk-management frameworks. Take reasonable steps to ensure the business for which you are responsible is controlled effectively and complies with the relevant requirements and standards of the regulatory system. Take reasonable steps to ensure any delegation of responsibility is to an appropriate person and that oversight of the delegation is discharged effectively. Disclose appropriately any information of which the FCA and PRA would reasonably expect to have notice.\n, • Team Leadership & Development. Lead, mentor, and develop the ceded reinsurance team, coaching members on the technical expertise and other skills required to perform effectively, and developing and implementing associated training programmes. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, and build organisational capability in reinsurance expertise.\n, • Perform other duties as assigned.\n \n What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? \n \n • Proven experience leading a reinsurance function, with demonstrated success in strategic leadership.\n, • Extensive experience of Global Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance business.\n, • Proven knowledge and understanding of London Market processes and systems.\n, • Extensive experience in reinsurance, including in a senior leadership role.\n, • Proven track record in reinsurance programme design, placement, and negotiation, and in building and maintaining broker and reinsurer relationships.\n, • Strong understanding of capital modelling and its application to reinsurance strategy.\n \n \n What is a Must Have? \n \n • University degree (Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field).\n, • ACII (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute) qualification.\n \n \n What Is in It for You? \n \n • Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.\n, • Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution.\n, • Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year.\n, • Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs.\n, • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.\n \n \n Employment Practices \n Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. \n \n If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. \n \n Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. \n \n To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/. \n

Your new company \n I am currently working with a well-established property business that is looking to appoint a Senior Finance Business Partner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly commercial finance team, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business and playing a key role in driving strategic decision-making across a diverse real estate portfolio. \n \n Your new role \n Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading the budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning process across key property assets and business units.\n, • Delivering insightful financial analysis, modelling and scenario planning to support investment and operational decisions.\n, • Partnering with property, asset management and development teams to provide commercial and financial guidance.\n, • Producing monthly performance reporting and presenting key insights to senior leadership.\n, • Supporting investment appraisals, business cases and strategic projects across the portfolio.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting capabilities.\n, • Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and acting as a trusted business partner.\n, • Mentoring and developing junior members of the finance team.\n\n \n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience operating in a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager capacity. Property, real estate, construction or another asset-heavy sector background is highly desirable. Experience with Oracle Fusion or a similar ERP system would be advantageous. \n \n What you'll get in return \n A competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000 + benefits. You'll have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative financial environment. \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

Your new company \n I am currently working with a leading real estate investment and development business with a substantial UK property portfolio. Following continued growth and investment activity, the company is looking to appoint an FP&A Analyst to join its high-performing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant or analyst looking to gain broad commercial exposure in a fast-paced property environment. \n Your new role \n Reporting to the Head of FP&A, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Supporting the annual budget, forecast and long-term planning processes\n, • Producing detailed financial analysis across property portfolios and developments\n, • Partnering with asset management, development and operational teams\n, • Preparing monthly management reports and board presentation packs\n, • Analysing variances and providing insight into key business drivers\n, • Building and maintaining financial models for investment decisions\n, • Monitoring cash flow, financing and liquidity requirements\n, • Supporting acquisition, disposal and investment appraisal activities\n, • Developing KPIs and performance reporting across the portfolio\n, • Driving improvements in financial reporting, systems and processes\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant, with industry experience gained within a property, real estate or construction business. Strong analytical skills and financial modelling experience is highly desirable. \n \n What you'll get in return \n A competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000 plus bonus and benefits package. You'll gain exposure to senior leadership, investment decisions and strategic planning, while working within a collaborative and growing finance team. \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

Your new company \n I am currently working with a growing property investment and development business that is seeking a Finance Analyst to support its continued expansion. With a diverse portfolio spanning residential and commercial assets, the company has established a strong presence in the market and is entering an exciting phase of growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to gain exposure to senior stakeholders and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making. \n Your new role \n Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, your key responsibilities will be: \n\n • Producing financial analysis and performance reporting across the property portfolio.\n, • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-term business planning processes.\n, • Developing financial models to assess investment opportunities, acquisitions and developments.\n, • Partnering with asset management and property teams to provide commercial insights.\n, • Analysing rental income, service charge performance and occupancy trends.\n, • Preparing cash flow forecasts and monitoring portfolio liquidity.\n, • Supporting month-end reporting, variance analysis and board reporting packs.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and financial systems.\n\n \n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with previous experience in a Finance Analyst, Commercial Analyst or Management Accountant role. Experience within property, real estate or construction. You will possess strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities and the confidence to communicate financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Experience with financial modelling and business partnering is highly desirable. \n What you'll get in return \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing property business where you will gain significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making. You'll be part of a collaborative and high-performing finance team with clear opportunities for career progression. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary of approximately £60,000, alongside a bonus and comprehensive benefits package. \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

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager to join a leading international live entertainment business, working across theatre productions and the wider entertainment sector. \n Reporting to the Head of Production Finance, you'll lead a team of four, overseeing the delivery of accurate weekly production accounts, monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasts. You'll work closely with production teams and senior finance stakeholders to monitor show profitability, support budgeting and reforecasting, and provide insight into financial performance. \n Key responsibilities include: \n • Leading and developing a team of production accountants.\n, • Overseeing production accounts, management reporting and cash flow forecasting.\n, • Managing statutory accounts, tax compliance and Theatre Tax Relief.\n, • Supporting annual audits and advising on technical accounting matters.\n, • Driving process improvements and ensuring effective financial controls.\n About you: \n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.\n, • Experience in production finance within the theatre or entertainment sector.\n, • Strong knowledge of production accounting, taxation and statutory reporting.\n, • Proven team management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.\n, • A proactive approach to improving processes and building stakeholder relationships.\n \n Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Head of Finance (Hertfordshire) \n Specialist law firm renowned for its professional service across a wide range of commercial, private and public sector clients is recruiting for a new Head of Finance. \n What’s On Offer: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Hertfordshire location\n, • Excellent benefits\n, • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)\n\n The role requires a qualified accountant with significant leadership experience within a law firm, together with a strong understanding of legal finance, partnership accounting and the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR). Reporting into the Managing Partner, the Head of Finance will oversee an Accounts team of 3 whilst working with the firm’s outsourced accountants. There will be a strong focus on revamping the finance structure, improving processes, and project management. \n Head of Finance – What You’ll Be Doing: \n\n • Oversee transactional and financial accounting, ensuring robust controls are in place\n, • Manage all banking functions, including cash reporting, forecasting and reconciliations\n, • Lead the year-end accounting, audit and statutory reporting processes\n, • Oversee all tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and Partners’ Tax\n, • Prepare clear financial reports and recommendations for Partners’ meetings\n, • Attend monthly management accounts meetings, working with the Managing Partner to ensure key financial information is shared with Equity Partners\n\n Head of Finance – What We’re Looking For: \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)\n, • A key influencer who is able to deliver finance leadership within a law firms and challenging key stakeholders\n, • Successful track record of managing legal accounts teams\n, • Strong and confident knowledge of legal compliance procedures in line with the SRA, current COFA experience preferred\n, • Ability to interpret budget, accounting and fiscal procedures, policies and regulations\n, • In-depth knowledge and understanding of accounting, budgeting and auditing principles and procedures\n

Interim Head of Commercial Finance | Rapid-Growth Consumer Brand | London \n \n The Client \n \n Harmonic is delighted to be working with one of the UK's most renowned consumer scale-ups in their search for an Interim Head of Commercial Finance. Revenue is circa £25-30m and the business has established itself as the go-to brand in its subsector within Food & Beverage. It is now preparing to go through significant change, and needs senior finance capacity in the building to get it there. \n \n The Role \n \n This is a full-time interim role, sitting close to the founder and leadership team. The finance team is deliberately small and does not have the capacity to take on a transaction alongside the day to day, so this role adds a senior pair of hands at a pivotal moment. The immediate priority is rebuilding the financial model; from there, you will lead finance through due diligence and the wider transaction. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role operating at FD level, advising the founder with confidence. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n\n • Rebuild the business's financial model to a standard that will stand up to buyer and adviser scrutiny.\n, • Build forecasts and scenarios that underpin the business plan and the growth story behind the transaction.\n, • Lead the finance workstream through the transaction, preparing the numbers and supporting analysis.\n, • Manage financial due diligence, responding to buyer and adviser queries quickly and accurately.\n, • Model stock, margin and working capital across the business, giving clear visibility of cash.\n, • Act as a senior finance partner to the founder, providing clear insight and challenge on commercial decisions.\n, • Add capacity across the wider finance function at FD level where the current team is stretched.\n\n \n Essential Experience \n \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).\n, • Strong financial modelling skills, including building integrated three-statement models from scratch.\n, • Experience of a transaction or due diligence process from the finance side.\n, • Well-rounded, FD-level commercial finance experience, comfortable moving between modelling, reporting and commercial advice.\n, • Available immediately, full-time, with four days a week in the London office.\n\n \n Desirable Experience \n \n\n • Experience in a consumer, FMCG or e-commerce business with stock.\n, • Experience working closely with a founder in a lean finance team.\n, • Prior interim assignments delivered at pace.\n\n \n Day Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience. (Outside IR35) Location: London, four days a week in the office Contract: Three to six months, full-time Start Date: Immediate \n At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

Job Vacancy: Head of Controls \n An esteemed client in the Insurance industry is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Controls to join their dynamic finance department. This permanent position offers a significant opportunity to influence financial reporting and control systems at a notable organization. \n Role & Responsibilities: \n\n • Oversee the development and implementation of control systems to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.\n, • Direct the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to shareholders, tax returns, and reports for government regulatory agencies.\n, • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.\n, • Assess and improve processes for streamlining financial practices and enhancing efficiency.\n, • Lead internal and external audits to ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.\n, • Provide leadership and training to the finance department to achieve financial objectives.\n\n Key Skills: \n\n • Profound knowledge of Statutory Reporting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.\n, • Strong leadership abilities to manage and guide the finance team.\n, • Superb analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.\n, • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Proactive problem-solving attitude and a continuous improvement mindset.\n, • Ability to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines.\n

Interim Head of Finance – Adult Social Care \n London Local Authority \n Circa £650 per day | Inside IR35 Interim contract \n I am working with a London local authority to recruit an experienced Interim Head of Finance – Adult Social Care to lead the finance support across a large and complex service area. \n This role will suit someone who has operated at Head of Finance / Senior Finance Business Partner level within local government, with strong Adult Social Care experience and the ability to work closely with senior officers across Finance and the service. \n Key responsibilities: \n\n • Lead the finance support across Adult Social Care\n, • Provide strategic financial advice to Directors and senior management\n, • Lead on budget monitoring, forecasting and reporting\n, • Support the MTFS, budget setting and savings programme\n, • Provide challenge around demand-led pressures, care packages and commissioning Identify financial risks, pressures and mitigating actions\n, • Support delivery of savings and transformation initiatives\n, • Ensure robust financial information is provided to senior leadership Lead and develop the finance team supporting the directorate\n, • Work closely with Corporate Finance and wider stakeholders across the Council\n\n What we're looking for: \n\n • Strong local government finance experience – essential\n, • Previous Adult Social Care finance experience – essential\n, • Experience operating at Head of Finance / senior finance leadership level\n, • Strong understanding of ASC demand, commissioning and financial pressures\n, • Proven experience across MTFS, budget setting, forecasting and savings\n, • Comfortable working directly with Directors and senior stakeholders\n, • Strong team leadership and business partnering skills\n, • CCAB/CIMA qualification\n\n This is a good opportunity for an experienced ASC finance lead who can come in quickly, get on top of the financial position and provide strong support and challenge to the service.

Sterling Williams are supporting a group of companies that spans an Accountancy / Company Secretarial and Legal Services/Takeover Specialist boutique in London who are looking to hire experienced Compliance and AML/MLRO capabilities. \n \n Head of Compliance and MLRO/MLCO \n Salary dependent on experience \n Location: West End of London (Hybrid) \n Permanent (Part Time or Full Time) \n \n Working alongside a group of businesses who are looking to hire an experienced Head of Compliance / MLRO to join their team spanning Legal Services and/or Accounting/CoSec expertise and/or Corporate Finance. \n \n The firm is creative, and entrepreneurial and compliance is critical in a maintaining front foot approach to set standard, and ensuring the firm meets expectations by its appropriate regulators, and regulatory obligations. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n\n • Ownership of all compliance frameworks\n, • Conflicts management\n, • KYC/EDD, client onboarding, and ongoing Due Diligence\n, • Transaction file reviews, governance, policies, monitoring\n, • Ability to push back confidently on senior stakeholders\n, • Build structure, improve processes, and bring “common sense” to compliance\n, • Mentor and upskill existing team members\n\n \n Person Specification - The successful candidate will have: \n \n\n • Strong understanding of Compliance in an Accounting, Corporate Finance, Legal, Company Secretarial services environment\n, • Common sense, judgement, and the ability to challenge\n, • Confidence, communication skills, and the ability to spot errors and improve systems\n, • Comfortable in a small, entrepreneurial team\n, • Ability to work independently and make compliance “your own”\n\n \n \n

Your new company \n Working for a fast-growth, well backed, battery storage (BESS) investor & developer, this role will be operationally involved with development and operational assets. The company has been responsible for some highly regarded storage projects in the last 10 years and is going from strength to strength on global stage. \n Your new role \n The purpose of this role is to really take ownership of Financial Planning and Analysis for assets and overall commercial forecasting, strategy and working will be closely with the Head of Investments. \n Duties \n\n • Business partnering & financial planning and analysis\n, • Reporting on project performance\n, • Strategic presentation of financial information to operational business partners and senior exec team\n, • Working closely with investment team\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will need to be a qualified finance professional with a true acumen to analyse, interpret and present financial information. The role would be open to ACA / CIMA / ACCA qualified professionals with demonstrable experience in the commercial space, ideally in the energy or infrastructure space. \n What you'll get in return \n You will get the opportunity to join a really relevant business at a time when they are experiencing growth in a newly created role, you will therefore work closely with the CFO and have a significant involvement with business leaders creating lots of opportunity to grow your career. \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 on 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

Head of Marketing – Global B2B Events \n £70,000 – £80,000 + Benefits \n London | Hybrid – 2–3 days in the office \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Head of Marketing to join a highly successful, growing B2B events business with an established portfolio of international conferences. \n This is a key leadership role for an experienced events marketer who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, bringing fresh ideas, commercial focus and best-in-class marketing practices to the business. \n Leading a small, experienced marketing team, you will take ownership of the marketing strategy across a portfolio of approximately 15 international events, driving audience acquisition, delegate growth, brand development and overall event performance. \n Responsibilities \n\n • Lead and develop a high-performing events marketing function\n, • Own the marketing strategy across an international conference portfolio\n, • Manage and mentor two Senior Marketing Managers\n, • Develop innovative, commercially focused campaigns that drive delegate acquisition and engagement\n, • Remain hands-on across campaign planning and execution\n, • Introduce fresh ideas, processes and marketing best practice\n, • Work closely with senior leadership, sales, production and wider event teams\n, • Travel internationally approximately 4–5 times per year, including destinations such as New York, Singapore, Cape Town and Nairobi\n\n Qualifications \n\n • You will be a polished, commercially minded B2B events marketer with 7–8+ years' experience, ideally gained within conferences or high-level business events.\n\n Required Skills \n You will have: \n\n • Extensive B2B conference/events marketing experience\n, • A strong track record of delivering successful delegate acquisition campaigns\n, • Previous experience managing and developing a marketing team\n, • Excellent strategic and hands-on digital marketing capabilities\n, • Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills\n, • A professional, articulate and confident communication style\n, • The ability to lead from the front and positively influence a growing business\n\n Preferred Skills \n\n • Experience marketing conferences within financial services, finance or related professional markets would be highly advantageous.\n\n Pay range and compensation package \n\n • £70,000 – £80,000 + £10,000 Bonus + Benefits\n\n

We're working with an international charity to find an Interim Head of Finance who enjoys getting involved in everything from big-picture financial strategy to the detail of day-to-day finance. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced charity finance professional to take ownership of the finance function within a small, purpose-driven organisation doing important work internationally. \n You'll work closely with senior leadership, support the Board of Trustees and play a key role in ensuring the organisation has the financial strength, systems and insight to deliver its work. \n There is the potential for Interim to Perm for the right candidate. \n It's a broad position with plenty of autonomy, combining financial leadership, management accounting, grant management and operational finance. \n You'll be responsible for: \n\n • Leading the finance function, including management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting and forecasting.\n, • Managing international grants and funding agreements, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.\n, • Producing financial reports, forecasts and cash flow projections for senior management and the Board.\n, • Supporting programme teams with project budgets, financial planning and grant reporting.\n, • Overseeing year-end accounts, audits, financial controls and charity compliance.\n, • Working with senior leadership on financial strategy, sustainability and long-term planning.\n, • Managing and supporting a Senior Finance Officer.\n, • Improving financial systems and processes to make finance accessible and useful across the organisation.\n\n We're looking for someone with substantial experience in charity finance who understands the complexities of international grant funding. \n Ideally, you'll bring: \n\n • Experience in charity or not-for-profit finance.\n, • Strong experience managing the full lifecycle of international grants, including reporting and funder compliance.\n, • A professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience.\n, • Confidence producing budgets, forecasts, management accounts and statutory financial statements.\n, • Experience working with international funders, including governments and charitable foundations.\n, • Strong Excel skills and experience with Sage 50.\n, • The ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues.\n, • A practical, flexible approach — someone equally happy discussing strategy with Trustees or getting stuck into the detail.\n, • Experience leading finance in a small or medium-sized charity would be particularly useful.\n\n Why consider it? \n This is a role where your contribution will be visible and genuinely valued. You'll have the opportunity to shape financial processes, influence strategic decisions and work closely with people committed to making a positive impact. With a four-day working week and a 50/50 split between office and home, it's also an attractive opportunity for someone looking for a senior, meaningful finance role with a better work-life balance.

Director of Finance \n Freight Forwarding | Finance Leadership \n £90,000 - £110,000 (neg) + Car allowance + bonus + benefits \n An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, independent freight forwarding business in a senior finance leadership role, supporting continued profitable growth and strategic development. \n Previous finance experience within a freight forwarding business is essential. This is not a generalist Finance Director role; you will need a strong understanding of the financial, commercial and operational dynamics of freight forwarding. \n Reporting to the Group CEO, the Director of Finance will have overall responsibility for the finance function, providing strong financial control, commercial insight, performance management and strategic support to the Executive team. \n The position could suit an experienced Freight Forwarding Finance Director, Head of Finance or Financial Controller, as well as a strong Senior Finance Manager looking to take the next step into a broader finance leadership role. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring high standards of financial reporting, control and performance management.\n, • Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, providing clear financial information to support business decisions.\n, • Develop commercial finance and business partnering capability across the organisation.\n, • Take a proactive lead on working capital management, including debtor collection, aged debt reduction, cash flow and supplier negotiations.\n, • Oversee statutory accounts, external audit and financial compliance across the Group.\n, • Develop and embed effective financial policies, processes, controls and best-practice procedures.\n, • Provide strong financial governance, ensuring adherence to regulatory and business requirements.\n, • Produce regular management information, financial analysis and forecasts for the CEO and Executive team.\n, • Support the CEO with commercial analysis and due diligence relating to potential new ventures.\n, • Support M&A and financial due diligence activity as required.\n\n About You \n You will have significant finance experience gained within a freight forwarding business, with a strong understanding of the sector's commercial and operational environment. \n Key experience should include: \n\n • Finance experience within freight forwarding — essential.\n, • Financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.\n, • Working capital, credit control, debtor management and cash flow.\n, • Commercial finance and business partnering.\n, • Financial control, governance, statutory accounts and audit.\n, • Experience working with CEOs, Executive teams and operational stakeholders.\n, • Exposure to commercial due diligence, new ventures and/or M&A - preferred.\n, • A commercially minded, analytical and hands-on approach.\n\n The Opportunity \n A high-impact finance leadership position offering the opportunity to shape the finance function, strengthen commercial performance and play a key role in the continued growth of an established freight forwarding business. \n Should you meet the above criteria and feel that you are a suitable candidate, please do not hesitate to apply. \n Mode 3 Executive Search Ltd is an independent recruitment consultancy providing specialist talent finding services. Principally we operate within Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding, Shipping and the wider Global Transportation markets. We are always keen to connect with talented individuals working in Freight Forwarding, Freight Management, Import Freight, Export Freight, Sea Freight, Air Freight, Road Freight, Supply Chain, International Logistics.

Job role: Head of Finance Salary: circa £60,000 per annum Location: Central London / Hybrid (two days per week onsite) Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week \n Lead a finance function ready for its next chapter \n This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader to join a well-established charity at a pivotal stage in its development. Reporting to the Finance Director and sitting on the Senior Leadership Group, you will lead the finance function, providing the financial leadership, insight and accountability needed to support organisational performance and future growth. The organisation has identified the need for stronger financial leadership, improved communication, more consistent reporting and greater accountability across finance, creating an opportunity for someone to make a lasting impact. \n \n As the Head of Finance, you will: \n\n • Lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring efficient and effective financial operations.\n, • Manage month-end processes and produce accurate, insightful management accounts.\n, • Partner with budget holders and senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making.\n, • Monitor cash flow, financial performance and organisational resources.\n, • Oversee grant reporting and ensure compliance with funder requirements.\n, • Support budgeting, financial planning, governance and audit activities.\n, • Lead, support and develop the Finance Manager and wider finance team.\n, • Improve communication, accountability and service delivery across the finance function.\n\n \n To succeed in this role, you will bring: \n\n • Significant experience of line management working within charity finance.\n, • Professional accountancy qualification e.g. CIMA or ACCA\n, • Experience producing management accounts and leading month-end close processes.\n, • Experience of grant management and other statutory funding agreements\n, • Strong financial management and finance operations expertise.\n, • Experience partnering with stakeholders across an organisation.\n, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.\n\n \n This role offers the opportunity to: \n\n • Lead and improve a broad and varied finance function.\n, • Influence organisational performance and future direction.\n, • Manage and develop an established finance team.\n, • Join a charity with a positive, values-led culture.\n\n We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Company: \n A leading technology and managed services business is seeking a Head of Group FP&A to join its senior finance leadership team. The business is undergoing significant transformation, with a growing focus on recurring revenue, profitability and commercially driven decision-making. \n This is a high-profile role partnering closely with the CFO and Executive Team, with significant influence over Group planning, performance and strategic decision-making. \n Responsibilities: \n As the Head of Group FP&A, you will be: \n\n • \n Leading the Group FP&A function across budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning. \n • \n Partnering with the CFO and Executive Team, providing insight, challenge and analysis to drive business performance. \n • \n Owning Group financial modelling, scenario analysis and forecasting, improving the accuracy and predictability of financial performance. \n • \n Leading Board reporting and developing clear, commercially focused management information. \n • \n Driving deeper analysis of revenue, margins and profitability, identifying opportunities for performance improvement. \n • \n Developing and improving FP&A processes, reporting and KPIs across the Group. \n • \n Leading and developing the FP&A team while acting as a senior finance leader and deputising for the CFO when required. \n\n Candidate: \n The ideal candidate will be: \n\n • \n A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant senior-level FP&A experience. \n • \n An exceptional financial modeller with strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning and scenario analysis. \n • \n Commercially astute, ideally with experience in technology, managed services, telecommunications, SaaS or recurring-revenue businesses. \n • \n A confident senior stakeholder and Board-level communicator, able to provide clear insight and constructive challenge. \n • \n An experienced people leader who is analytical, curious and comfortable driving change and improving existing ways of working. \n\n Apply ASAP to ensure you are considered for this Head of Group FP&A opportunity. \n We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy. \n

Your new company \n Working for a world leading, fast growth, global renewable energy investor, developer and operator, this role will be operationally involved with sites and projects on a global scale. \n Your new role \n The purpose of this role is to work with the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to deliver projects and commercial related accounting, forecasting in the most effective manner to the business and operations. \n Duties \n\n • Business partnering and Financial planning and analysis\n, • Reporting on project performance, working with operational budget holders\n, • Strategic presentation of financial information to investment and senior exec team\n, • Ad hoc project work\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will need to be a qualified finance professional with a focused FP&A background gained in the energy, infrastructure or related sectors. \n What you'll get in return \n You will get the opportunity to join a really relevant business at a time when they are experiencing growth in a newly created role, you will therefore work closely with the Head of FP&A so will offer superb training and development from a long term perspective. \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 on 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

Head of Internal Controls - UK \n A leading specialty insurance organisation is seeking a Head of Internal Controls position based in London on a hybrid basis. \n In this role you will be responsible for: \n\n • Leading the UK Internal Controls function with ownership of ICFR framework and annual control testing programme\n, • Partner closely with Finance leadership, Internal Audit, External Audit and senior stakeholders across the business\n, • Lead a team and oversee risk and controls, financial reporting, remediation and technical accounting activity.\n, • Driving the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the internal control framework\n, • Identifying control gaps and overseeing remediation and process improvement initiatives\n\n Required Experience \n\n • ACA/ACCA qualified\n, • 5-10 years of relevant experience in insurance or financial services environment\n, • Strong knowledge of USGAAP, UKGAAP, SOX and internal control frameworks\n, • Experience working with internal and external audit teams\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills\n\n \n \n

Interim Head of Finance | Scaling Payments FinTech | London (Hybrid) \n \n The Opportunity \n \n We are working with a fast-scaling FinTech that has grown quickly to serve a large customer base and is now at an important turning point. There is real momentum behind the business and ambitious plans ahead, and it needs a steady, capable pair of hands to lead its finance team through a busy period of change. For an interim finance leader who likes to roll up their sleeves and make a tangible difference quickly, this is a rare one, and the client is looking to move at pace. \n \n Your Remit \n \n Working closely with the CFO, you will take the reins of the day-to-day finance function at a demanding time. First and foremost this is a hands-on role: steadying and leading the team, keeping month-end, statutory and technical accounting clean and on time, and quickly getting to grips with a complex, sector-specific P&L. Beyond the day-to-day, you will take a hard look at how the team is set up, sharpen the processes and systems that underpin it, and give the CFO room to focus on the bigger strategic picture. It is an initial interim engagement with a strong likelihood of running on. \n \n What You'll Focus On \n \n\n • Owning a timely, accurate month-end close, alongside statutory and technical accounting.\n, • Steadying and leading the finance team through change, assessing how it is structured and shaping it for the future.\n, • Stripping out manual work and spreadsheet reliance, and tightening processes across the function.\n, • Getting more from the finance systems, building better workflows and lifting the team beyond the basics.\n, • Leading a team spread across more than one location, keeping everyone aligned remotely.\n, • Acting as a trusted partner to the CFO and wider leadership through a period of transformation.\n\n \n What We're Looking For \n \n\n • A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong technical accounting, ideally trained in audit.\n, • FinTech experience, with payments or consumer FinTech a real advantage, so you understand the model from day one.\n, • A background in fast-moving startups or scale-ups.\n, • Proven transformation or change experience: someone who can assess a team, make the tough calls and rebuild.\n, • A genuinely hands-on operator, as comfortable in the detail as leading from the front, and happy managing a remote team.\n\n \n Nice To Have \n \n\n • Exposure to regulated financial services.\n, • Experience integrating or improving finance systems in a scaling business.\n, • A track record of driving automation and process improvement.\n\n \n Day rate: £500-£650 per day \n Location: London, hybrid (three days in office: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) \n Duration: Interim, with strong scope to extend \n Start: Immediate, the client needs someone full-time as soon as possible \n \n For more information, get in touch with Ewan Fenley (). \n Please do share with anyone in your network who might be a fit. \n At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

Executive Talent Solutions are working with a leading Business Services group to recruit an experienced Head of Finance. \n The business is a market leading Services group supplying a broad client base in the UK. They have enjoyed significant growth over the past 10 years and have ambitious plans for the next 5. \n The role of Head of Finance is permanent and offers a salary between £70,000 and £80,000 plus benefits. The role is based in Park Royal, London, NW10 and offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 WFH. \n Keys responsibilities include: \n\n • Lead month–end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.\n, • Manage a team of 6 staff\n, • Control and oversight on finance policies and processes.\n, • Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, accruals and journals.\n, • Produce and review financial reports for senior leadership team.\n, • Supporting with the budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling activity.\n, • Manage VAT, pensions, fixed assets and statutory financial processes.\n, • Maintain financial policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.\n, • Manage Audit and Compliance requirements\n, • Working closely with the FD on financial planning and risk.\n, • Reporting to internal & external stakeholders as required.\n\n Candidates applying should hold an accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) and have relevant experience in a medium sized business in a similar role.

Financial Controller – 15-Month Maternity Cover | Contract | Central London \n “Control your own destiny or someone else will.” Jack Welch. \n Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting a Financial Controller for a well-established and growing organisation based in Central London. This is a 15-month maternity cover contract offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and play a key role in supporting the organisation through an exciting period of growth. \n Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead the finance team and oversee financial control, month-end and year-end close, management reporting, cash flow, VAT, payroll and external audit. You will also contribute to improving systems and processes, providing financial insight and supporting wider business decision-making. \n Your responsibilities as the Financial Controller will include: \n\n • Lead, develop and mentor the finance team, ensuring clear accountability and high standards.\n, • Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, supplier payments and staff expenses.\n, • Own the month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.\n, • Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and maintain the balance sheet, ensuring reconciliations are completed and reviewed.\n, • Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts and provide insight into cash position and potential risks.\n, • Manage the fixed asset register and ensure financial controls remain effective.\n, • Review and submit VAT returns and oversee corporation tax preparation.\n, • Manage the payroll process, working with the outsourced payroll provider and resolving queries where required.\n, • Act as the key contact for external auditors and support the preparation of statutory financial statements.\n, • Lead annual budgeting and regular reforecasting across key areas of the business.\n, • Provide financial analysis and insight into trading performance, margins, labour and cost control.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve, automate and standardise finance processes and systems.\n, • Support the Head of Finance with ad hoc projects and wider strategic initiatives.\n\n To be considered for this Financial Controller position, you will have/be: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with at least three years' post-qualified experience.\n, • Experience within a commercially focused finance environment, ideally within hospitality, retail, hotels or restaurants.\n, • Strong experience of managing month-end and year-end close processes.\n, • Previous experience managing external audits and statutory reporting.\n, • Confident presenting financial information and providing constructive challenge to senior stakeholders.\n, • Experience improving finance processes, strengthening controls and driving efficiencies.\n, • A hands-on, resilient approach with the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational detail.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • A 15-month maternity cover contract with an established and growing organisation.\n, • A senior finance role with broad responsibility across financial control, reporting and business partnering.\n, • The opportunity to lead and develop a finance team.\n, • The opportunity to improve systems, processes and controls while supporting business growth.\n\n If you're a qualified Financial Controller looking for a broad and hands-on 15-month contract where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you - please click on “apply” as soon as possible. \n You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. \n Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Lead finance, shape strategy and support the delivery of healthcare improvement at scale. \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an interim Head of Finance & Contracts to join a nationally recognised healthcare organisation at an important stage of its growth and development. \n Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will provide strategic leadership across finance, commercial governance and contractual management, ensuring financial sustainability, effective risk management and robust decision-making across a diverse portfolio of programmes, partnerships and grant-funded initiatives. \n This is a high-profile role with responsibility for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting, while also providing expert advice on contracts, commercial opportunities, business cases and strategic investments. Working closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders, you will help shape organisational strategy, maximise value for money and support the successful delivery of healthcare improvement programmes. \n The successful candidate will be a qualified CCAB accountant with significant senior-level finance experience, ideally within the NHS, healthcare or wider public sector. You will bring strong commercial awareness, outstanding stakeholder management skills and a track record of providing strategic financial leadership in complex organisations. \n Key requirements include: \n\n • Fully qualified CCAB accountant with substantial post-qualification experience.\n, • Significant experience in financial leadership, business planning and strategic finance.\n, • Strong commercial, contractual and governance expertise.\n, • Experience supporting major business cases, investments and partnership arrangements.\n, • Excellent financial modelling, reporting and analytical skills.\n, • Ability to influence and advise senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Experience leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams.\n\n This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance leader seeking a broad and influential role, combining strategic finance, commercial leadership and organisational development within a highly respected healthcare organisation. You'll have the chance to work with senior stakeholders, contribute to system-wide improvement and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the organisation.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systems Accountant to join a public sector organisation undertaking a significant programme of development and improvement. With investment in its finance systems and operating model, this role offers the chance to take ownership of a new finance platform and play a central role in supporting the organisation's future success. \n Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the newly implemented Aqilla finance system, acting as the system owner and subject matter expert. You will be responsible for system configuration, user access, workflows, master data, key interfaces with payroll and banking systems, and ensuring the platform continues to support the organisation's evolving needs. Working closely with finance colleagues and wider stakeholders, you will help strengthen controls, improve processes and deliver an effective user experience across the business. \n The successful candidate will be a qualified or part-qualified accountant, or possess comparable accounting knowledge gained through experience. You will have strong finance systems expertise, including experience configuring and administering cloud-based finance platforms, supporting system integrations and managing financial data. A sound understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, reconciliations and period-end processes is essential, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to provide training, guidance and support to users at all levels. \n Experience of Aqilla or a similar cloud accounting system would be advantageous, as would exposure to finance system implementations, public sector organisations or complex governance environments. \n This role offers the opportunity to work on an interesting and high-profile transformation programme. For the right individual, it will be a rewarding and varied assignment, providing the chance to take ownership of a key finance system and help establish the processes, controls and governance that will support the organisation for years to come. \n Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week in the office.

About Us \n TPH Global is one of the UK's leading Accounting SaaS product and Payroll service providers for the film and TV industries. We work globally with leading brands, such as Netflix, Marvel, Disney and the BBC, and the team is driven by delivering quality and value to these clients, with a high level of service. \n With offices in London and Australia, we continue to grow and expand our team. We work in a flexible hybrid model, based at our Twickenham office. \n We're searching for a Head of Operations (UK) to take ownership of the day-to-day running of TPH's UK business. Reporting to the Group CEO (with a secondary line to the Group Head of Legal), you'll turn Group priorities into local delivery, hold payroll, customer success, finance operations and commercial activity together, and give our Australian leadership team clear, reliable visibility of how the UK is performing. \n The Role \n This is a hands-on leadership role in an established SME, not one run at arm's length through layers of management. The immediate priority is operational control, service reliability, client retention and organisational effectiveness. Growth matters, but it's the outcome of a well-run operation, not the immediate mandate. \n Expect to move constantly between leadership, analysis, problem-solving and doing the work yourself, taking personal ownership of issues from the moment they surface through to resolution. We’re hiring someone who creates clarity and momentum without adding process for its own sake, and who wants to build the operating model rather than just run one someone else designed. \n We’ll work closely together for the first 90 days, on purpose: high visibility so Australian leadership can trust what's happening in the UK during a genuine operational reset, and close support so nobody's finding their feet alone. From there, this becomes a genuinely high-autonomy role. You'll run the UK business with minimal day-to-day intervention, and sound judgement about what needs escalating to the Group Leadership and what doesn't. \n We expect this role will see you: \n\n • Translate Group priorities into a single UK operating plan and own the weekly cadence beneath it, so decisions get implemented, not just discussed, and cross-functional issues get resolved at UK level instead of defaulting upward.\n, • Act as the senior day-to-day operational face of TPH in the UK, giving Australian leadership genuine, decision-useful visibility through a concise scorecard covering service delivery, clients, people, finance and commercial activity, built to drive action and accountability, not administration.\n, • Manage the Payroll Manager and hold accountability for overall payroll service performance, including reliability, timeliness, accuracy and capacity, driving efficiency without compromising accuracy, security or client experience. The Payroll Manager retains ownership of processing and technical delivery.\n, • Oversee UK Customer Success across the full post-sale lifecycle, from onboarding through to retention, making sure recurring issues get traced to root cause, not just closed ticket by ticket.\n, • Manage the UK relationship-management function and (once appointed) the Business Development Manager, supporting real commercial rhythm and CRM discipline in place and resolving the handover failures that happen between sales, onboarding and service delivery.\n, • Hold accountability for local finance operations running reliably, including billing, collections and month-end, implementing the Group CFO's financial controls and maintaining the operational risk register alongside the Information Security Officer and Group Head of Legal. Day-to-day execution sits with the Payroll Manager and Senior Management Accountant.\n\n To be effective, we believe you'll need: \n\n • A strong track record in a senior operational role in an SME, scale-up or founder-led business, equally comfortable in strategy and in the detail.\n, • A track record of taking ownership of operational problems through to completion, not just coordinating activity around them.\n, • Experience creating visibility and reporting for senior or remote leadership, including managing up and working across time zones.\n, • Experience managing service delivery across multiple functions in a deadline-critical or client-service environment.\n, • Experience line-managing and lifting the performance of a small, multi-functional team.\n, • Sound commercial judgement, enabling you to build lightweight cadence, KPIs and controls without importing large-company bureaucracy.\n, • A strong track record matters more here than formal qualifications, though relevant tertiary education and familiarity with a structured operating system (EOS/Traction or similar) would both be a plus.\n\n It would be a real bonus if you also had: \n\n • Experience in payroll, payments, workforce services or another deadline-critical service environment.\n, • Experience running a UK subsidiary or country operation reporting to an overseas parent.\n\n You'll take a genuinely central role in a growing, global business, with real autonomy once trust is established and a fractional CFO and Group Head of Legal as functional partners. \n If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. 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Head Accountant - UK Entity \n Global PE house HQ'd in NY with boutique entity in the UK Full-time in Office in Mayfair (with flex on ad-hoc basis) 9am-5pm \n Looking to take on a Finance professional in a stand-alone role to report directly to the Finance Function in the US. Complete ownership of the finance responsibilities for their UK entity from start to finish \n The Responsibilities: \n\n • Production of month-end and year-end financial information\n, • Prepare and post month-end journals\n, • Complete month-end processes, producing month end reports through to trial balance\n, • Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns\n, • Process monthly payroll\n, • Maintain and reconcile sales and purchase ledger\n, • Annual tax returns\n\n The Requirements: \n\n • Qualified or QBE Accountant\n, • Several years owning a finance function in a relatively small environment\n, • Capable of working autonomously\n, • Knowledge of Sage Intacct a benefit\n\n We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

This 13 month maternity contract working for a prestigious professional organisation, would suit an experienced HR Advisor, ideally available to start work mid/late November. Working as part of a small team of 4, the role will be varied and will cover a full range of HR responsibilities and issues. Hybrid working in Central London with 2 days per week in the office. \n Duties and responsibilities will include: \n\n • Employee Relations - supporting and advising Directors and Managers including advising on disciplinaries, grievance, capability, absence etc.\n, • Policy - providing HR advice to line managers and staff re policies and procedures. Ensuring policies are reviewed and updated\n, • Management Information - employee and recruitment records, ensuring in line with GDPR.\n, • Learning and Development - designing and delivering annual training plan including workshops on specific HR subjects i.e. employment law, EDI\n, • Delivering induction programmes, apprenticeships and ad-hoc training\n, • Recruitment - managing campaigns\n, • Working with Head of HR and finance on pay and benefits\n, • Deputising for Head of HR and supporting HR Coordinator\n\n Requirements:- \n\n • Graduate or equivalent with CIPD qualification\n, • Strong IT skills including HR systems\n, • Solid experience in a similar role\n, • Experience of dealing with a full range of HR issues\n, • Ability to develop and design policies, procedures and workshops\n, • Ability to analyse HR metrics to identify trends and provide insights\n, • Ability to deliver staff engagement activities\n, • Strong report writing skills\n\n

Business Manager - Music Finance \n London | Hybrid Working (1-2 days in office) \n Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for the music and entertainment industry? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected and growing finance team supporting some of the most exciting businesses within the sector. \n Our client is looking for an experienced Business Manager to join their specialist Music Finance Division. Working as part of an established team, you will provide accounting support across a portfolio of music, touring, and label clients, while playing a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. \n Based within the London head office function, this role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and creative industry alongside experienced professionals, with excellent opportunities for career development. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Preparing year-end financial statements for Limited Companies, LLPs, and Sole Traders (All music clients)\n, • Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts\n, • Reviewing and analysing financial information across music, tour, and label-related accounting\n, • Preparing month-end group reporting files\n, • Consolidating management cash flow forecasts\n, • Managing head office accounting, including actuals, budgets, and forecasts\n, • Working closely with bookkeepers and trainee accountants to ensure compliance requirements and deadlines are achieved\n, • Supporting the Head of Department with ad hoc projects and reporting requirements\n\n About You: \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified accountant\n, • Previous experience within an accountancy practice or similar environment within music\n, • 2+ years' experience working within a music industry accounting firm, entertainment sector, or related field (essential)\n, • Strong experience in accounts preparation\n, • Excellent Excel skills and strong attention to detail\n, • A proactive approach with the ability to manage deadlines effectively\n, • A genuine interest in the music and entertainment industry\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to join one of the most respected specialist music finance practices and develop their career within an exciting and unique sector. \n You will benefit from excellent training, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry. \n Hybrid working available - 1-2 days per week in the London office. \n Application Disclaimer: \n We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are not always able to respond individually to every candidate. However, every application will be reviewed carefully, and we will be in touch if your experience matches the requirements of the role. \n Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Your new company \n I am currently working with a well-established property business that is looking to appoint a Senior Finance Business Partner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly commercial finance team, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business and playing a key role in driving strategic decision-making across a diverse real estate portfolio. \n Your new role \n Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading the budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning process across key property assets and business units.\n, • Delivering insightful financial analysis, modelling and scenario planning to support investment and operational decisions.\n, • Partnering with property, asset management and development teams to provide commercial and financial guidance.\n, • Producing monthly performance reporting and presenting key insights to senior leadership.\n, • Supporting investment appraisals, business cases and strategic projects across the portfolio.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting capabilities.\n, • Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and acting as a trusted business partner.\n, • Mentoring and developing junior members of the finance team.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience operating in a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager capacity. Property, real estate, construction or another asset-heavy sector background is highly desirable. Experience with Oracle Fusion or a similar ERP system would be advantageous. \n What you'll get in return \n A competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000 + benefits. You'll have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative financial environment. \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

Interim Head of Group Reporting \n £550-£650 per day | 6 months | Essex / South East - hybrid, c.3 days per week onsite \n We are supporting a c.£60m+ turnover, PE-backed manufacturing business with the appointment of an Interim Head of Group Reporting for an initial six-month assignment. \n The business operates in a high-volume, operationally complex environment and forms part of a larger international group. The finance function is responsible for supporting a fast-paced business with a strong focus on reporting, controls, audit, forecasting and group requirements. \n Key responsibilities \n\n • Lead and coordinate the year-end / external audit process\n, • Own group and management reporting deliverables\n, • Ensure accurate and timely month-end and period-end reporting\n, • Manage balance sheet controls, reconciliations and reporting integrity\n, • Support statutory accounts and wider financial reporting requirements\n, • Work with auditors and senior stakeholders to resolve technical accounting queries\n, • Review existing reporting and control processes and identify opportunities for improvement\n, • Support budgeting, forecasting and wider finance projects where required\n, • Manage and support a small finance team\n, • Liaise with the wider international group finance function\n\n Candidate profile \n\n • Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred\n, • Strong financial reporting and financial control background\n, • Demonstrable experience leading an external audit\n, • Ideally 5+ years' relevant finance experience\n, • Strong stakeholder management skills\n, • Experience within a group, multi-entity or international business would be advantageous\n, • Sector background is flexible; manufacturing, ecommerce or operationally complex businesses would be useful but are not essential\n\n Assignment details \n\n • Duration: 6 months\n, • Rate: £550-£650 per day\n, • Location: Essex / South East\n, • Working pattern: Ideally 3 days per week onsite, although there may be some flexibility for the right candidate\n\n This would suit an experienced Group Reporting Manager, Head of Group Reporting, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager who can quickly take ownership of the reporting and audit agenda within a fast-paced business. \n

Group Accountant with Immediate start. London / Hybrid, Temporary Assignment (approximately 3 months) \n We’re looking for a Group Accountant to join the finance team of a global travel business, supporting consolidated reporting, statutory accounts, financial controls and regulatory compliance. \n \n Group Accountant, Responsibilities \n\n • Supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated accounts and reporting in line with IFRS.\n, • Assisting with the delivery of accurate Group accounts to management, the Board and external stakeholders.\n, • Maintaining and enhancing the Group financial control environment, particularly around consolidation and reporting.\n, • Managing balance sheet reconciliations and monthly variance analysis, investigating movements and identifying potential issues.\n, • Supporting the preparation of Group financial statements, disclosures and regulatory reporting.\n, • Working closely with Treasury to reconcile and explain movements in investments and debt.\n, • Supporting the external audit process and ensuring audit requirements are delivered accurately and on time.\n, • Preparing technical accounting papers and memos in accordance with IFRS and relevant local standards.\n, • Supporting regulatory compliance and the ongoing development of Group finance policies and processes.\n, • Working with the Head of Tax on the implementation and maintenance of the Group's transfer pricing policy.\n, • Contributing to wider finance transformation, process improvement and business priorities.\n\n \n Group Accountant, Skills Required \n\n • You'll ideally be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong technical and analytical background. We will also consider those 'qualified by experience'.\n\n\n, • Proven experience in group accounting, financial reporting, audit or financial control.\n, • Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.\n, • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to investigate variances and clearly explain financial movements.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and an understanding of how interconnected finance systems impact reporting.\n, • Experience working within a multinational or international organisation.\n, • The ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.\n, • A technology-focused mindset and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and processes.\n\n \n Global Accountant, Additional Information \n\n • 3 month Temporary role starting ASAP\n, • Hybrid with the offices in central London\n, • Paying up to £30p/h depending on experience\n, • Working Mon – Fri\n\n To apply for this Group Accountant please either apply online, email your c.v to or call Amy on quoting Ref: AM60978

Your new company \n A high-growth, mixed-asset, global energy business with operations in the UK, Europe and the US. The company has a view to developing and increasing its portfolio (Solar & BESS) significantly this year and next and is very well-funded to achieve these goals. \n Your new role \n Working with both the Global Head of Strategy, Head of Corporate Finance & COO, this role is all about working with the investment team, leading valuations processes, building portfolio management strategies, as well as identifying investment strategies. \n Duties \n\n • Implement and own strategic decision-making and processes\n, • Working with deal teams to implement and grow opportunities\n, • Individual portfolio valuation\n, • Scenario modelling and valuation methodology\n, • Presenting to the board\n, • Contributing to the strategic direction of the business\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will need to come from a corporate finance, project development or investment background, ideally with exposure within the sector or related area. The role is a broad-in-home function, so it should be a brilliant opportunity to be involved with the investment team across the whole deal process and expand career in growing, global business. Valuation experience is essential. \n What you'll get in return \n You will get to be a senior team member within a business with a highly dynamic strategy focused on organic and acquisitive growth. \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 on 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

Your new company \n A high growth property developer and investor, now with over 100 assets, are looking to expand their UK head office. \n Your new role \n Reporting directly to the CFO, this role takes ownership for the corporate finance function as Investment and Investor Relations Manager. You will lead a small corp finance team, working closely with operational business leaders and well-supported by the commercial finance team. \n Duties: \n\n • Ownership of group capital strategy\n, • Build and maintain financial model suite including development appraisals and cashflow forecasting\n, • Investor reporting\n, • Financial planning and analysis\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will need to be a qualified accountant with a corporate finance background, ideally facing into the real estate sector. Experience working with operational and financing models for real estate deals will be important. You will also need the energy to work for a growing business and the communication skills to lead strategy meetings. \n What you'll get in return \n You will get to be part of a well established, well funded business looking for its next phase of growth. You will also be supported by a fantastic leadership team. The company have strong benefits and bonus as well as a hybrid working pattern. \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

Group Finance Systems Manager | FTSE listed Consumer business | £70,000-£75,000 + benefits | Permanent role | Central London (hybrid working) \n JasperRose is partnering with a FTSE-listed consumer business, which is looking for a Group Finance Systems Manager based in their group head office in Central London (hybrid, 3 days in the office). This is an opportunity to work for a multi-entity brand that is undergoing a period of transformation. \n The role reports to the Head of Finance Systems and sits within a small, specialist team that works closely with Group Reporting and Transformation. The key objective of this role is to make sure group financials are consolidated on time and accurately, for both management and statutory purposes, by delivering robust systems. The remit covers both business as usual as well as transformation work. \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Acting as system administrator for the group's consolidation and reporting systems, and ensuring reporting entity submissions are complete and valid\n, • Being the first point of contact for divisions on technical system queries, troubleshooting issues, and providing support and training to close gaps in how the systems are used\n, • Maintaining the chart of accounts and company structures so that required changes are reflected promptly, including those arising IFRS 18\n, • Maintaining and developing models and reports within the group reporting system\n, • Working with the Group Reporting and Transformation teams to drive continuous improvement through streamlined processes and increased automation\n, • Planning, testing and implementing system upgrades, and liaising with IT, third-party providers and software vendors to resolve issues\n, • Transformation work including the implementation of IFRS 18, and a planned review of group systems and data models with appetite to invest\n\n Skill set required: \n\n • ACA Qualified from Top 10/ Big 4\n, • Experience of group consolidation and IFRS from audit\n, • Strong systems knowledge including Cognos, VBA knowledge, Alteryx or Power apps\n, • Experience operating as a super user for a system or worked with clients where you have driven change across finance systems\n, • Candidates who have worked in audit and then moved into finance transformation role in the Big4 will be considered\n, • Strong communication skills with the ability to work with key stakeholders across the business\n\n The business looks to hire long-term talent and has an excellent retention rate within finance, with many of its finance leaders having progressed quickly within the business. You will also be entitled to excellent benefits, including an enhanced pension.

Ruby Group is working with a growing international software group to recruit a Head of Finance. This is an opportunity to build the group finance function, work closely with the leadership team and help shape how the business grows. \n The group brings together established software businesses and supports their development over the long term. Its central team is small and entrepreneurial, so you’ll have plenty of responsibility from the outset. You’ll put reliable reporting and controls in place while helping the businesses within the group improve their own finance operations. \n The role \n Your remit will cover group reporting, consolidation and preparation for the annual audit, alongside board and investor reporting. You’ll also contribute to debt and equity fundraising as the group develops. \n A substantial part of the role will involve working with the finance teams and management of the businesses within the group. Some have limited finance resources, so you’ll need to understand what each business needs, set practical priorities and follow through on the improvements. \n You’ll be encouraged to make good use of technology. There is scope to simplify processes, automate routine work and improve the quality and speed of management information across systems including Xero, Sage and QuickBooks. \n As the group grows, you’ll help develop the finance team around you. The position offers a longer-term opportunity to progress towards a Group CFO role. \n Your background \n You’ll bring sound technical accounting knowledge and experience of building or improving a finance function in a growing business. Training in a major accountancy firm, followed by a finance role in a start-up or scale-up, would be a strong fit. ACA, ACCA and CIMA backgrounds will be considered. \n Experience in software would be particularly useful, as would working in a business backed by external investors. You should be comfortable taking ownership, working through unfamiliar problems and explaining finance clearly to people across the business. \n An interest in automation needs to be matched by the willingness to get involved in the detail. You’ll also need to enjoy working closely with colleagues in an office environment. English is essential; an additional European language would be helpful.The package and working arrangements \n The salary is £90,000–£120,000, with a performance bonus and equity. This is a permanent, full-time role based in White City, London, with five days in the office.

Are you an experienced Finance Marketing Executive who enjoys taking ownership, supporting others? \n Do you thrive in a fast-paced lending environment where broker relationships, risk appetite, and regulatory compliance are equally important? \n Key Purpose \n Responsible for assisting the planning and execution of Aria Finance marketing campaigns, digital growth and activity in line with marketing plans and strategies. \n Key Accountabilities \n\n • \n Execute marketing activities aligned with global strategy, yearly priorities and company objectives \n • \n Support planning, implementation, tracking and measurement of campaigns, digital plans and content strategy \n • \n Manage all Aria Finance related events \n • \n Develop brand marketing content alongside the Head of Marketing; ensure brand identity is consistent across all channels \n • \n Deliver content, PR and communications plans; write case studies, emails and social media copy \n • \n Manage digital channels — organic and paid, email, automation, PPC and lead generation campaigns \n • \n Use HubSpot CRM for website CMS, scheduling, email marketing, automation and database management \n • \n Run and execute Aria Finance’s social media strategy \n • \n Support ongoing content creation \n\n Skills & Competencies \n\n • \n Proven experience in email marketing, PR/communications, CMS management and reporting \n • \n Strong campaign management and performance reporting \n • \n Excellent copywriting and proof-reading ability \n • \n Hands-on experience with digital marketing tools and platforms \n\n Knowledge & Qualifications \n\n • \n Minimum 3 years marketing experience in a similar role — essential \n • \n Experience in real estate, property or specialist finance — desirable \n\n Personal Attributes \n\n • \n Team player \n • \n Flexible, able to deliver to tight deadlines \n • \n Capable of working independently \n • \n Creative and confident contributing new ideas \n\n Why Join Us? \n At West One Loans, we’re growing fast and looking for ambitious people who want to be part of our exciting journey. We’ll give you the tools, training, and support you need to succeed, while offering clear opportunities to progress your career. \n Alongside this, we offer a strong benefits package, including private medical healthcare, 25 days’ annual leave, paid volunteering days, and a host of additional benefits. \n If you’re ready to build your career with a Specialist Lender and make an impact - click apply today!

INTERIM HEAD OF FP&A \n FULLY REMOTE | FP&A LEADERSHIP | BUDGET, REPORTING & FORECASTING | TRANSFORMATION \n £600–£800 PER DAY \n Are you an experienced FP&A leader who can take control of a budget process, deliver credible management reporting and improve the way an FP&A function operates? \n We Do Group are supporting an international business to recruit an Interim Head of FP&A during a period of development and transformation. \n The immediate priorities are clear: deliver a credible and well-controlled annual Budget, own the monthly management reporting process and ensure the business has a robust monthly Outlook and cash flow forecast. \n Alongside delivering the numbers, there is a broader opportunity to leave the FP&A function in a much better place. Reporting needs simplifying, forecasting needs greater structure and there is an opportunity to improve the consistency of KPIs, processes, governance and accountability across the business. \n This isn't an interim assignment where you're coming in to simply keep things ticking over. They need someone who can quickly understand what's working, identify what isn't and implement pragmatic improvements while continuing to deliver the core FP&A cycle. \n WISH LIST \n\n • Significant senior-level FP&A or Commercial Finance experience\n, • Previous experience operating as a Head of FP&A, senior FP&A leader or equivalent\n, • Strong track record of owning annual budgeting across a complex business\n, • Excellent forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling experience\n, • Strong management reporting experience, with the ability to simplify reporting and make it more decision-focused\n, • Comfortable operating across multiple business units, functions and geographies\n, • Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders\n, • Pragmatic and hands-on – able to improve things without losing sight of immediate delivery\n, • Advanced Excel, with experience of FP&A systems and BI tools advantageous\n, • Qualified accountant or equivalent finance qualification preferred\n\n THE ROLE \n\n • Take ownership of the annual Budget process, including timetable, assumptions, templates, consolidation, challenge and governance\n, • Partner with senior leaders across the business to develop credible, driver-based financial plans\n, • Produce the monthly management reporting to an agreed timetable\n, • Own the monthly P&L Outlook and cash flow forecasting\n, • Improve forecast accuracy through stronger variance analysis, challenge and feedback\n, • Build a sustainable rolling forecast process with clearer visibility of expected performance\n, • Simplify the existing management reporting framework, removing duplicated or low-value reporting\n, • Improve the quality and consistency of KPIs, reporting definitions, variance analysis and commentary\n, • Develop clearer FP&A processes, governance, ownership and ways of working\n, • Identify opportunities to simplify, automate and standardise FP&A activity\n, • Work across Finance, technology and the wider business to improve data quality and reporting\n, • Create a clear roadmap of improvements and ensure there is an effective handover at the end of the assignment\n\n YOUR PROFILE \n You'll need to be comfortable balancing delivery with transformation. \n The business needs someone who can get hold of the Budget, reporting and forecasting quickly, but equally someone capable of looking at the wider FP&A environment and asking: what can we simplify, what needs more structure and what will actually help the business make better decisions? \n You'll be commercially strong, comfortable challenging senior stakeholders and capable of working through complexity without over-engineering the solution. \n This will suit an experienced interim who can come in, assess the current position quickly, prioritise what matters and leave behind sustainable processes rather than creating dependency on themselves. \n RATE & WORKING PATTERN \n\n • £600–£800 per day\n, • Fully remote - Ideally based in London or the South East\n, • Interim assignment\n, • Reporting to the Deputy CFO\n\n This is a genuinely meaty interim FP&A assignment. There is plenty to fix and improve, but the first priority is getting the fundamentals right – a credible Budget, reliable monthly reporting and an Outlook and cash flow forecast the business can trust.

Title: Senior Financial Accountant \n Location: Central London (Hybrid working – 2/3 days WFH) \n Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + discretionary bonus & comprehensive benefits package \n Our client is a multinational energy group operating across a complex international footprint. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their London finance team. \n Reporting directly to the Head of Accounting, this role will play a key part in supporting financial reporting, analysis, and stakeholder reporting requirements across the business. \n Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packs\n, • Perform detailed balance sheet and P&L analysis, investigating key variances and trends\n, • Review financial information prepared by external advisers and challenge outputs where appropriate\n, • Support month-end and year-end reporting processes\n, • Prepare reconciliations, reporting schedules, and financial commentary\n, • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting activities\n, • Support board, lender, and investor reporting requirements\n, • Liaise with external auditors and professional advisers throughout reporting cycles\n, • Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, controls, and efficiencies\n, • Partner with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to support decision-making\n\n Requirements \n\n • ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualified accountant\n, • Trained within a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice with an external audit background\n, • 1-3 years of industry experience gained following qualification\n, • US GAAP experience would be beneficial\n, • Oil & Gas, Energy, Infrastructure, or Natural Resources sector experience would be advantageous\n, • Strong financial reporting, analytical, and review skills\n, • Experience preparing or reviewing management reporting and financial analysis\n, • Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail\n, • Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business\n, • Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment\n

Head of Financial Reporting & ControlLead Financial Excellence in a Global Business \n We are seeking an accomplished and commercially minded Head of Financial Reporting & Control to lead the accounting, reporting, governance, and compliance functions across an international business. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a qualified finance professional with extensive technical accounting expertise, a passion for process improvement, and a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams. \n As a key finance leader, you will oversee financial reporting across multiple international entities, ensure compliance with global accounting standards, strengthen financial controls, and drive transformation through automation and continuous improvement. \n Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting \n\n • Lead all aspects of the accounting function, including month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting.\n, • Oversee the timely and accurate reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial results across international entities and subsidiaries.\n, • Review complex commercial contracts and new business arrangements to identify and address accounting implications.\n, • Partner with business units and corporate teams to provide technical accounting guidance on complex and significant transactions, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, UK GAAP, and German GAAP.\n, • Monitor emerging accounting standards and lead the implementation of new reporting requirements.\n\n Controls & Governance \n\n • Develop and maintain scalable financial processes, systems, controls, and policies to support business growth.\n, • Ensure a strong internal control environment that safeguards company assets, minimizes risk, and meets compliance requirements.\n, • Create and maintain comprehensive accounting policies and procedures to promote consistency and best practice.\n, • Champion ethical leadership and ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.\n\n Process Improvement & Transformation \n\n • Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency across finance and the wider organization.\n, • Lead cross-functional finance projects supporting strategic business initiatives and operational change.\n, • Leverage technology to improve reporting capabilities and organizational effectiveness.\n, • Develop and execute effective change management and communication plans.\n\n Audit & Compliance \n\n • Lead statutory audits for international entities and support group audit activities.\n, • Build strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring alignment on financial reporting and accounting matters.\n, • Support external financial audits, SOX compliance, internal audits, and regulatory reviews.\n, • Partner with internal tax specialists to ensure compliance with local tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.\n\n Leadership \n\n • Inspire and develop high-performing finance teams through coaching, mentoring, and clear strategic direction.\n, • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, and customer focus.\n, • Design and implement learning and development initiatives that build technical capability and leadership skills.\n, • Create an inclusive, engaging environment that promotes teamwork, innovation, and employee wellbeing.\n, • Develop organizational structures aligned with industry best practice and future business growth.\n\n About You \n You are an experienced finance leader with exceptional technical accounting knowledge and a track record of delivering results within complex, international organizations. \n Essential Requirements \n\n • Fully qualified ACA or ACCA.\n, • 15+ years of accounting experience, ideally across both public practice and industry.\n, • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, UK GAAP\n, • Extensive experience leading financial reporting, consolidation, audit, and governance activities.\n, • Highly proficient with ERP systems (SAP experience is advantageous) and financial reporting tools.\n, • Demonstrated ability to lead change, improve processes, and build high-performing teams.\n, • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.\n, • A collaborative, results-oriented approach with high levels of integrity, accountability, and commercial awareness.\n\n Why Join Us? \n This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a growing international organisation. You'll work alongside senior leaders, influence strategic decisions, lead transformation initiatives, and make a lasting impact while helping shape a world-class finance function. \n Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Harper May is working with a founder-led technology business that has built a substantial SaaS platform serving the B2B enterprise market. The company is well-funded, operationally mature, and serving a growing customer base across Europe and North America. As the organisation moves toward its next phase-scaling sales infrastructure, expanding into new verticals, and preparing for external capital-the finance function needs reinforcement at leadership level. They are seeking a Head of Finance to drive financial rigour, build commercial capability, and support strategic decision-making. \n The Role \n You will report to the CEO and partner with the commercial and product leadership teams. The Head of Finance owns all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and analysis. This is a role that balances operational leadership-managing systems, controls, and a small team-with strategic input into pricing, customer economics, market expansion, and capital allocation decisions. \n\n • Own financial planning, forecasting, and monthly management reporting with clear commercial narrative\n, • Build and maintain financial controls, audit readiness, and compliance with accounting standards\n, • Lead analysis of customer unit economics, retention, and lifetime value to inform commercial strategy\n, • Work with leadership on scenario planning, fundraising preparation, and investor communication\n, • Manage the finance team and relationships with external advisers and auditors\n, • Provide insight on product roadmap investment, market entry decisions, and operational spending\n\n What we are looking for \n\n • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification\n, • Proven experience in a scaling technology or SaaS business, ideally in a finance leadership role\n, • Strong grasp of SaaS metrics, subscription economics, and growth-stage financial management\n, • Comfortable with strategic finance-comfortable advising on business decisions, not just reporting results\n, • Track record managing small teams and building finance processes from the ground up\n, • Collaborative mindset; ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders\n

Reed is currently working with a leading business whose area of expertise is providing live event production. They have approached us to support them with their search to hire a Senior Management Accountant based out of their head office based in Bromley in Kent/South East London. This is a 12 month fixed term contract role, with the aim of the role holder being offered a permanent position at the end of the contract. \n Reporting into the Director of Finance, as an experienced Management Accountant, you will be responsible for taking ownership of the detailed financial processes and analysis required to run an effective finance function, enabling the Director of Finance to focus on strategy and business planning allowing them to carry out effective commercial decisions and supporting the CEO and leadership team. This will be a hands on role with responsibility for establishing strong financial controls and reconciliations, management reporting and finance processes. \n The business is going through a very exciting growth phase after being acquired by a leading US event production company, whose aim is to gain a stronger foothold in the UK And European market. \n As the successfully appointed Senior Management Accountant, your duties and responsibilities across management accounting, FP&A and project accounting include : \n\n • Management Accounting & Month-End Control\n, • Take ownership of the monthly management accounts process and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.\n, • Prepare and review month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, deferred income, accrued income and other accounting adjustments.\n, • Develop a structured and controlled month-end close process with clear responsibilities, deadlines and supporting documentation.\n, • Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and investigate unusual or inconsistent balances.\n, • Produce monthly P&L, balance sheet and supporting management reporting schedules.\n, • Analyse actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods and investigate significant variances.\n, • Provide concise financial analysis and commentary to the Finance Director/CFO.\n, • Ensure appropriate supporting documentation and audit trails are maintained.\n, • Financial Controls & Reconciliations\n, • Establishing a comprehensive balance sheet reconciliation process.\n, • Preparing and reviewing monthly reconciliations for all key balance sheet accounts.\n, • Investigating and resolving historic or unexplained balances.\n, • Identifying weaknesses in existing processes and implementing practical improvements.\n, • Supporting annual budgeting and periodic forecasting.\n, • Maintaining and improving financial models.\n, • Preparing analysis of revenue, gross profit, operating costs and business performance.\n, • Assisting with cash flow and working capital modelling.\n, • Supporting scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.\n\n Your background, skillsets and qualifications will include : \n\n • Either part qualified or fully qualified CIMA or ACCA.\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge.\n, • Strong understanding of management accounting and financial controls.\n\n\n, • Ownership of month-end accounting processes.\n, • Extensive experience preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments, deferred income and accrued income.\n, • Experience of project or job-based accounting.\n, • Experience analysing revenue, gross profit and project profitability.\n, • Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and financial models.\n, • \n\n

We are pleased to be partnering with a nationally focused organisation working across energy efficiency, sustainability and the delivery of government-backed programmes to recruit a Finance Systems Project Manager on a two-year fixed-term contract. \n The organisation manages significant grant and loan programmes on behalf of government and local authorities, alongside a growing portfolio of commercial work. It is now embarking on a major finance systems transformation, replacing a long-established legacy system with Microsoft Business Central. \n This is a hands-on project management role rather than a pure systems accounting position. The successful candidate will lead the finance side of the implementation, working closely with the Head of Finance, IT, external implementation partners, a Business Analyst and a Systems Accountant. \n About the role \n The organisation has recently signed with its implementation partner and is currently in the design phase of a two-year programme. \n You will take responsibility for managing the finance systems project from design through implementation, integration, testing, adoption and delivery. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n • Leading the implementation of Microsoft Business Central across Finance \n * Translating finance requirements into effective system design \n * Helping design dimensions, project codes, reporting structures and workflows \n * Supporting the design of contract and timesheet functionality to allow accurate measurement of project profitability \n * Managing integrations with existing CRM platforms, payroll, HR systems and the organisation's developing data environment \n * Working closely with the Systems Accountant on UAT and integration testing \n * Managing external implementation partners and internal stakeholders \n * Maintaining project governance, including RAID logs, change logs, risks, dependencies and decision-making structures \n * Supporting benefits realisation and ensuring the project remains aligned with its agreed objectives \n * Ensuring appropriate governance and controls are maintained throughout the programme \n * Working with a future Change and Adoption Manager to support successful implementation across the organisation \n The finance environment is slightly more complex than a standard implementation. A significant proportion of the organisation's activity relates to managing large government-backed grant and loan programmes, with multiple operational systems feeding into Finance. \n There is also a need to improve how the organisation records time against contracts and projects, allowing it to better understand delivery costs and profitability across its commercial activity. \n The ideal candidate will bring \n • Strong experience delivering finance systems implementation or transformation projects \n * Good practical knowledge of finance systems and accounting processes \n * Experience moving from a legacy finance system to a modern ERP environment \n * A good understanding of system configuration, including dimensions, coding structures and reporting requirements \n * Strong project management skills and familiarity with RAID logs, change control, risk management and governance structures \n * Experience managing integrations between finance systems and other platforms \n * Confidence working with APIs, data flows and system interfaces \n * Experience working with external implementation partners \n * The ability to understand detailed finance requirements and translate them into practical system solutions \n * Strong stakeholder management skills across Finance, IT and operational teams \n You do not necessarily need to be a qualified accountant. More important is a strong understanding of finance processes and systems, combined with demonstrable experience of successfully managing complex systems projects. \n Experience with Microsoft Business Central would be useful, but candidates with strong experience of other ERP systems such as NetSuite, Dynamics or similar platforms will also be considered. \n The team \n Finance is a relatively small team of around 15 people, split broadly between London and Edinburgh. \n The Head of Finance is highly systems-literate and will be closely involved in the programme. There is also a strong internal IT team, a dedicated Business Analyst and a Systems Accountant who will support areas such as UAT and integration testing. \n The programme is therefore well resourced, with this role focused primarily on ensuring the project itself is properly managed and delivered. \n Key details \n • Salary: c.£70,000, with some flexibility for the right candidate \n * Contract: Two-year fixed-term contract \n * Location: Highly flexible / predominantly home-based \n * Office base: London or Edinburgh depending on location \n * Travel: Occasional team and project meetings across the UK \n * Start: As soon as possible \n * Programme stage: Design phase \n * System: Microsoft Business Central \n There is no regular office attendance requirement. Teams are spread across the UK and generally meet in person when there is a specific reason to do so. Occasional travel for project meetings and wider team sessions will be required. \n This would suit someone who combines strong finance systems knowledge with disciplined project management and who is comfortable taking ownership of a significant implementation. \n To apply or find out more, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential conversation.

\n Are you a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys being hands-on and making a genuine impact? This is a 1 year fixed term contract with scope to become permanent. \n We’re working with an exciting and growing organisation that is looking to appoint a Head of Finance reporting to the CFO to take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in the company’s continued growth. \n This is a broad and highly visible position, ideal for someone who combines strong technical finance expertise with commercial acumen, and who is comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels. \n As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the full finance function, providing robust financial insight and supporting the senior leadership team with key business decisions. \n A key element of the role will be supporting the organisation through M&A activity, including financial due diligence, integration, modelling and post-acquisition reporting. \n You will also lead on FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, while ensuring the business maintains strong financial controls and compliance. \n Importantly, this is a hands-on leadership role. You will be expected to get into the detail when required, improve processes, challenge existing ways of working and build a finance function that can support the organisation's next phase of growth. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead and develop the finance function across all areas of financial management\n, • Take a lead role in M&A activity, including due diligence, financial modelling, analysis and integration\n, • Own the FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning\n, • Produce accurate and insightful management accounts and board-level reporting\n, • Provide commercial analysis and financial insight to support strategic decision-making\n, • Oversee cash flow, working capital and financial performance\n, • Ensure robust financial controls, governance and regulatory compliance\n, • Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting\n, • Work closely with the CEO, senior leadership team and key stakeholders\n, • Manage and develop the finance team while remaining hands-on with the numbers\n, • Support business growth initiatives and provide financial challenge where appropriate\n\n About You \n We’re looking for a commercially focused finance professional who has a proven track record in a Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance Director or similar senior finance position. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • Proven M&A experience, ideally across acquisitions, due diligence and integration\n, • Strong FP&A and financial modelling experience\n, • Excellent understanding offinancial controls, governance and compliance\n, • Strong commercial and analytical capabilities\n, • Experience working closely with senior leadership and influencing business decisions\n, • A genuinely hands-on approach — someone who is happy getting into the detail rather than simply managing from a distance\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills\n, • The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment\n, • Ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)\n\n Why Join? \n This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at an exciting stage of its growth. You’ll have real ownership of the finance function, significant exposure to the senior leadership team and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in M&A and future growth strategy. \n If you're a hands-on finance leader who can combine strategic thinking with strong technical delivery and can start by November we'd love to hear from you. \n \n

Head of Finance \n Borehamwood \n £77,500-£84,000 \n Permanent \n There's a point in a growing business where finance needs to move beyond producing the numbers and start actively shaping what happens next. \n That's where this role sits. \n We're working with an established wholesale and e-commerce business that has grown significantly and is now investing in the next stage of its finance function. They need a Head of Finance who can bring greater structure to reporting, improve visibility around commercial performance and give the leadership team more useful information to make decisions. \n This is a broad SME finance leadership role based in Borehamwood, with responsibility for a small team and direct exposure to senior decision-makers. \n Where you'll make an impact \n A major priority will be improving the quality and usefulness of financial information across the business. \n Rather than simply maintaining existing routines, you'll have scope to review how things are done, identify what needs changing and implement more scalable ways of working. \n Key areas will include: \n\n • Taking ownership of monthly reporting and providing clear commentary on performance\n, • Giving senior leadership better visibility over revenue, gross margin, costs and profitability\n, • Strengthening forecasting, budgeting and cash flow planning\n, • Developing reporting around inventory, stock movements and working capital\n, • Reviewing existing finance processes and removing unnecessary manual work\n, • Improving controls across the balance sheet and transactional finance\n, • Managing banking, cash requirements and wider funding relationships\n, • Overseeing receivables, payables and credit control\n, • Developing systems and automation as the business becomes more sophisticated\n, • Managing intercompany positions and reconciliations\n, • Coordinating year-end requirements with external advisers and auditors\n, • Leading, supporting and developing the existing finance team\n, • Working closely with commercial and operational colleagues rather than finance operating in isolation\n\n Because this is a wholesale and e-commerce environment, stock is central to the numbers. You'll need to understand the relationship between inventory, purchasing, margin, cash and overall business performance. \n The background that will work well \n We're not looking for someone who needs a large finance infrastructure around them. \n You'll be comfortable taking ownership, working through problems yourself and deciding what good should look like as the business develops. \n ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification would be preferred, alongside experience such as: \n\n • Leading finance within an SME or owner-managed environment\n, • Producing and improving management information\n, • Building forecasts, budgets and financial models\n, • Working with inventory and understanding stock accounting\n, • Improving financial controls and month-end processes\n, • Strong working-capital and cash-flow management\n, • Developing finance systems, reporting tools or ERP processes\n, • Managing and developing a small team\n, • Partnering directly with senior leadership\n\n Previous exposure to a wholesale and e-commerce business would be particularly relevant, but broader experience within a product, distribution or stock-heavy environment could work equally well. \n Why consider it? \n This should appeal to someone who wants more ownership than a conventional Financial Controller position but still enjoys being close enough to the numbers to understand what is really happening. \n As Head of Finance, you'll have the remit to improve the finance function rather than simply inherit it, with the opportunity to put better reporting, processes and controls in place as the company continues to develop. \n The position is paying £77,500-£84,000 and is based in Borehamwood.

Head of Finance (Property & Commercial) \n London | Hybrid Working | Permanent | £74k to £76k \n A broad senior finance role spanning property, commercial operations and a growing trading business within a highly respected purpose-led organisation. \n We’re working with a well-established organisation looking for a Head of Finance (Property & Commercial) to take ownership of the financial management across a varied portfolio of properties, shared services and commercial activity. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll work closely with senior property and operational leaders, providing the financial insight, challenge and support needed to make sound investment and operational decisions. \n What makes this role particularly interesting is the breadth of what sits around it. You’ll be the finance lead across a portfolio that combines property operations, commercial tenants, shared services and a developing trading business, giving you exposure to decisions that go well beyond the numbers. It’s a role for someone who enjoys getting under the skin of how an organisation operates, building relationships with people outside finance and using their expertise to help shape what happens next. \n What you’ll gain: \n\n • \n A genuinely broad portfolio, spanning property, commercial tenants, shared services and a trading subsidiary. \n • \n Direct exposure to senior leadership, reporting to the CFO and working closely with property and operational leaders. \n • \n A mix of financial accounting and business partnering, giving you the opportunity to use both sides of your finance skillset. \n • \n Ownership of meaningful projects, from investment and refurbishment through to budgets, funding models and longer-term property planning. \n • \n Scope to shape and improve, with responsibility for strengthening systems, controls and processes across the portfolio. \n\n What you’ll do: \n\n • \n Take ownership of the financial management and reporting across a diverse property portfolio, ensuring income, expenditure, forecasts and controls are well managed. \n • \n Partner with property and operational teams on budgets, investment decisions, repairs, maintenance and longer-term financial planning. \n • \n Lead the financial management of a trading subsidiary, including budgeting, reporting, audit, compliance and its relationship with the wider organisation. \n • \n Oversee VAT, statutory reporting, audit activity and financial controls, ensuring the organisation remains compliant and well governed. \n • \n Support major property projects, including funding, contracts, capital expenditure and longer-term asset planning. \n • \n Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls, making finance more effective for operational teams. \n\n What you’ll bring: \n\n • \n A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with strong post-qualified experience. \n • \n Experience across financial accounting, management accounting, reporting and financial controls. \n • \n Some experience of property finance or supporting property/estates teams. \n • \n A confident, clear communicator who can build strong relationships while knowing when to challenge, hold the line or escalate an issue. \n\n Interested? \n If you’re looking for something broader than a traditional property finance role - with exposure to senior leadership, commercial activity, a varied property portfolio and the chance to genuinely shape how finance supports the organisation - this could be a really interesting next step. \n

This is a crucial appointment for the CFO as the business continues to scale; you'll work with a number of exec stakeholders from various departments, providing insights on a number of interesting projects across the built environment sectors. \n Client Details \n A global leader in the consultancy space, the business has recently won contracts for a variety of exciting new projects across Europe, and are continuing to increase their offering within the built environment industries. They're an ambitious and highly competent finance team that require hands on, adaptable professionals that can truly challenge stakeholders and push key strategic, long-term initiatives . \n Description \n\n • Act as a key financial partner to the business, using commercial insight and analysis to help shape strategic decisions and evaluate investment opportunities.\n, • Work closely with operational, technical and client-facing teams to identify opportunities to enhance project returns, improve efficiency and deliver sustainable revenue and margin growth.\n, • Drive the monthly performance review cycle alongside Regional Directors, providing appropriate challenge while supporting leaders in delivering against their financial objectives.\n, • Develop meaningful management information, KPI analysis and revenue modelling to identify performance trends, risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve profitability, cash generation and overall performance.\n, • Maintain a strong financial control environment while ensuring the business operates in line with relevant accounting requirements, internal policies and governance standards.\n, • Provide expertise around revenue recognition and long-term contracts, while working with the wider business to strengthen working capital and cash performance. Ensure complex financial information is communicated in a clear, commercially relevant way to stakeholders.\n, • Build the strength and capability of the finance function through coaching, development and effective succession planning.\n\n Profile \n\n • ACA qualified, Top 20 audit firm background.\n, • Strong experience in commercial finance within a built environment or professional services environment.\n, • International experience, ability to influence stakeholders from various regions.\n, • Evidence of successfully influencing business outcomes, across a number of departments.\n, • Excellent senior stakeholder management.\n, • Strong understanding of revenue recognition, WIP and long-term project reporting.\n, • Excellent skills in financial reporting and compliance.\n, • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Salary package of £120-140k DOE.\n, • Ability to lead and influence a team.\n, • Exposure to transformation projects across the wider FP&A function.\n, • Work in a market leading, global consultancy.\n, • Join an ambitious business with exciting plans to grow and increase market presence.\n, • Strong benefits package.\n, • Hybrid working - 2/3 days per week office.\n\n \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

\n Head of Finance \n Circa £90,000 + bonus & benefits \n Central London / Hybrid \n PE backed PropTech market leader \n \n This highly entrepreneurial and rapidly scaling business has disrupted a traditionally slow adoption market, creating pace and appetite, quickly establishing itself as a market leader. \n \n Following the subsequent launch of a complimentary business which quickly exceeded expectations, this exciting Group is accelerating its growth to capitalise on significant customer interest. \n \n To play a key role in this ongoing success story, the business is seeking an exceptionally talented Head of Finance. \n \n \n Reporting to the CEO/Founder, the role will include: \n \n\n • Own the Group's multi-entity financial control, reporting and finance operations environment.\n, • Deliver best-in-class management information, forecasting, unit economics, cash flow management, margin analysis and investor reporting to provide clear commercial insight and support strategic decision-making.\n, • Identify opportunities to utilise automation and AI to improve efficiency across finance.\n, • Lead and coach a small finance function, implementing the systems, processes and controls required to support a high-growth, technology-enabled business.\n, • Drive a "right first time" approach to financial reporting, improving accuracy, controls and reporting timelines.\n, • Build, manage and maintain business critical financial models.\n, • Monitor banking covenants, financing obligations, working capital and cash forecasting.\n, • Support the financial strategy, capital allocation, fundraising readiness and long-term planning to facilitate ongoing growth.\n\n Required Candidate Profile: \n\n • A Practice trained Chartered accountant\n, • Impressive academic record and impressive levels of intellectual horsepower\n, • A significantly high ceiling for growth\n, • Recognises that a scaling environment requires a hands-on / get stuck in approach to the role\n, • Understands what good looks like and is able to shape a finance function to deliver alongside rapid business growth\n, • Strong financial modelling experience\n, • Impressive communications skills and EQ\n\n \n Previous experience of working within a PE backed scale-up, and knowledge of Sequel would be an advantage. \n \n Key to this role is your ability to add value from day one, as demonstrated through your sheer talent, ability, hunger, curiosity and raw intellectual horsepower. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking their first move into a Head of Finance position. \n

Robertson Bell is supporting a large, London-based Education provider to recruit an interim Head of Finance Operations on a six-to-nine-month contract. \n This is a hands-on transformation role that also requires strong leadership skills. We are looking for an experienced interim who can quickly understand the current challenges across the finance operations function, identify what good looks like and drive the necessary improvements through the existing team. \n The successful candidate must have previous experience working within the Education sector, specifically in an organisation where a significant portion of income derives from student or tuition fee income. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Review and assess existing Finance Operations processes, with a particular focus on Accounts Receivable, Credit Control and student/tuition fee income.\n, • Provide leadership and direction to the existing team through a period of change.\n, • Undertake a gap analysis to identify key weaknesses, risks, inefficiencies and areas for improvement.\n, • Develop and implement improved processes, controls and ways of working across the function.\n, • Build credibility quickly and ensure improvements are embedded within the team.\n, • Establish robust reporting and management information across Finance Operations.\n, • Work towards transitioning the improved function back into the permanent structure.\n\n Essential experience includes: \n\n • Previous experience working within the Education sector, with direct responsibility or significant exposure to student/tuition fee income and collection.\n, • Experience leading teams through significant change and improvement.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the gravitas to challenge established ways of working.\n, • Experience improving controls, reporting and management information within a finance environment.\n, • A hands-on approach and the pace required to deliver tangible improvements.\n\n This is not simply a BAU Finance Operations role. We are looking for an interim who can quickly diagnose the current position, identify what needs to change and lead the team through the implementation of those improvements. \n Recruitment is expected to move quickly, so please apply now. \n