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Finance & Compliance PMO Initial 6 month Contract We need an experienced Finance PMO acts as the organisational lubricant and coordination hub for the accounting and finance function across our clients European entities. With nine European subsidiaries operating under different local regulations, statutory requirements and audit frameworks, this role ensures that multiple finance related projects — particularly statutory audits and regulatory changes — are structured, executed and delivered in a controlled and timely manner. The role combines strong project management capability with a solid understanding of audit fundamentals, enabling efficient coordination between internal teams and diverse third party service providers. You will be responsible for: Multi-country Statutory Audit Project Management • Coordinate statutory audit projects across multiple European jurisdictions, • Develop and maintain comprehensive audit project plans covering: Timelines, Responsibilities and Key milestones and dependencies, • Track progress across all entities and proactively identify delays, conflicts or risks, • Ensure local audits are completed in alignment with group expectations and deadlines Audit & Compliance Knowledge Support • Possess a solid foundational understanding of: Statutory audit processes, Audit cycles, deliverables and documentation requirements, • Act as a knowledgeable counterpart to auditors, facilitating efficient communication rather than purely administrative coordination, • Ensure audit requests are properly scoped, tracked and followed up internally, • External Advisor & Third-party Coordination, • Manage relationships and interactions with multiple third parties, including: Local statutory auditors, Financial advisory firms and other professional service providers, • Coordinate inputs, manage expectations and ensure alignment across countries, • Reduce friction and inefficiency caused by fragmented communication Cross-functional Project Delivery • Lead finance related projects requiring collaboration across multiple departments, • Coordinate stakeholders from Finance, IT, Operations and other functions, • Ensure project objectives, responsibilities and deliverables are clearly defined and followed through Regulatory Change & Initiative Tracking • Support large scale regulatory or compliance initiatives impacting Finance operations, • For example, coordinate preparation for EU-wide E-invoicing implementation, including: Tracking regulatory requirements by country, Coordinating internal readiness activities and Following up on detailed tasks across teams, • Maintain visibility over complex, fragmented initiatives and ensure nothing falls through the gaps This will be an initial 6 month contract role with a competitive rate of pay. Ideally were looking for a candidate who is/has: • Strong project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams, • Solid understanding of audit processes and finance fundamentals, • Strong communication and coordination capability across internal and external stakeholders, • High attention to detail and follow-up discipline, • Ability to operate effectively in complex, multi-country environments Applications: Please apply with updated CV and details of current rate/salary and notice period. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted prior to submission. If this role is not for you, but you know some who may be interested, please forward the details on to them. We offer a referral scheme. Arden White is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer Location: Coventry Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent Role Overview – Supplier Quality Engineer Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer looking to take a leading role in strengthening supply chain performance within a highly regulated engineering environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a global aerospace manufacturer as they continue to enhance supplier capability, ensure compliance, and drive world‑class standards across their supply base. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will act as a key technical interface between suppliers, internal teams, and customers—ensuring that supplied materials, components and processes meet stringent aerospace requirements. You’ll lead supplier audits, drive Zero Defect initiatives, support APQP activity, and ensure robust corrective action across the supply chain. This is an on‑site role based in Coventry, involving regular collaboration with suppliers, engineering, quality and procurement teams, as well as periodic travel within the UK and internationally. Key Responsibilities – Supplier Quality Engineer • Providing quality support to the supply chain and internal value streams, • Leading supplier performance improvement initiatives and supplier‑related continuous improvement, • Planning and conducting supplier audits in line with AS9100 and internal requirements, • Supporting the deployment of the Zero Defect programme across key suppliers to reduce DPPM, • Ensuring prompt containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5‑Why, Cause & Effect, • Reviewing and approving supplier FAIRs to AS9102 requirements, • Working with suppliers to ensure compliance to AS9100, Part 21 and customer‑specific regulations, • Analysing non‑conformance and quality data to recommend improvements, • Supporting source transfer activities and supplier development programmes, • Collaborating closely with procurement, engineering and operations to resolve supply chain issues, • Supporting APQP processes including PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP, • Ensuring documentation, records and compliance evidence are accurate, complete and audit‑ready Key Experience & Qualifications – Supplier Quality Engineer • Experience in aerospace or another highly regulated engineering/manufacturing sector, • Strong working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO9001 and aerospace supplier quality requirements, • Experience conducting supplier audits and driving supplier development, • Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA and root cause analysis tools, • Understanding of Part 21 Subpart G and (ideally) Part 145 requirements, • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications, • Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence and challenge suppliers, • Hands‑on, proactive approach with strong analytical and problem‑solving ability, • Experience with SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems, • Engineering or technical qualification, or equivalent industry experience Benefits – Supplier Quality Engineer • Outstanding Pension Contribution Plan, • Company Bonus Scheme, • Income protection and life assurance (3× basic salary), • Share purchase programme, • Early finish on Fridays, • Flexible working hours, • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, • Employee Assistance Programme for health and well‑being, • Structured career development and training opportunities, • Employee discounts on a wide range of products and services, • Employee referral programme For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on 01453 829522 or send your CV to For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit

The Data Architect will play a pivotal role in the selection of best-fit tooling/platforms to support strategic objectives. You will provide the foundations for usability including definition of design types and patterns, reusability and lifecycle management for the domain as relevant, to provide secure, reliable and scalable solutions within the data domain. In addition, you will support delivery teams by providing target architecture blueprints and transition architecture to support delivery of a prioritised roadmap. These will be based on a strong understanding of the landscape, including the necessary infrastructure required and the applications/platforms utilised to meet business capabilities. You will take a proactive approach in understanding industry trends and technology developments to inform your architectural decisions, ensuring that selected solutions promote future innovation. Accountabilities • Accountable for ensuring full adherence to all policies and standards., • Accountable for regular completion of audit activities (internal and external)., • Accountable for ensuring knowledge and understanding purpose, values, objectives, and commitments., • Support the interpretation and contextualisation of business strategy and the translation of such strategy into a suite of capabilities., • Collaborate in the IT strategic planning process by providing input to the scope definition of initiatives, leveraging capabilities, creating capability Heatmaps to provide visibility of impacts, dependencies, overlaps and opportunities for technology solutions, to ensure the appropriate investment is secured for any technology changes and that we have the initiatives scoped to take us to the target state., • Provide strategic technical direction across various teams to ensure proposed solutions align with information technology infrastructure, business, and security architectures., • Work across partner organisations to bring market insight and innovation into the technology strategy and ways of working., • Anticipate emerging business trends and regulatory/risk issues as a basis for recommending product, technical, functional or process improvements., • Play a leading role in supporting and developing the Architecture Practice, including participating in Communities of Practice with fellow Enterprise Architects and sharing best practice., • Reduce IT spend and eliminate redundancy by supporting with application consolidation and rationalisation, to then be able to reinvest funds such as in emerging technologies, currently including AI, Machine Learning, Big Data and Cloud initiatives., • Provide technical recommendations and guidance for developing and delivering technology stacks, APIs, governing AI, etc., as well as promoting DevOps practices., • Create and maintain personal contacts with cross-functional Teams using various methods such as attending workshops and system demos, as well as participating in Quarterly Planning to provide as much value as is possible., • Lead SME role in procurement events, supporting the development of technical requirements and questions, evaluating and scoring responses and supporting the contract discussions post award., • Help to realise the architectural vision within the domain, which in turn allows for the Delivery Teams to design, implement, test, and deliver value ensuring built-in quality, whilst ensuring designed solutions continue to align with the broader technical vision., • Create and maintain Data Strategy based on business needs, industry trends and the domain., • Formally establish a Data Governance Framework that clearly defines accountability across the data lifecycle, including classification and storing., • Develop and apply Data-specific Policies and Standards, including addressing data quality, ethical use, access control, security and risk management., • Review and keep current our Data Principles., • Validate our as-is architecture, define our target state and transitional architecture to understand gaps and how the technology roadmap will support reaching the desired target state., • Foster automation and innovation when designing solutions, which in turn result in positive business value and impact., • Define and communicate the architectural roadmap for the domain, ensuring business needs are constantly met and investments are used in the right areas., • Act as a technical authority for Data, including recommending solution options and ensuring designs meet standards defined., • Participate in associated technical design reviews and creation of technical designs where responsible for the domain, i.e. physical and logical data modelling., • Ensure we follow a consistent approach and utilise a catalogue of reusable design patterns wherever possible, working with System Architects/Technical Specialists to help reuse code and existing design patterns to implement technology functionality and new business functionality., • Work alongside the Data Teams to determine technology direction, selecting appropriate technologies to implement ethical and secure data solutions. Qualifications, Technical Skills, Leadership Skills Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business, Engineering) desirable., • Relevant IT/architectural professional certifications, e.g. ITIL, Lakehouse and/or TOGAF mandatory., • Broader technology professional certifications, e.g. SAP, AWS and/or Microsoft Certified., • Holds one or more advanced data professional certifications, e.g. Certified Data Professional (CDP), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), AWS Certified Data Engineer. Practical Experience • Strong experience in IT at a senior technical level and experience of working with an ITIL disciplined environment., • Experienced in working within an architecture practice with an appreciation for the whole solution lifecycle to improve customer experience., • Deep technical knowledge “Proficient” to “Expert” level across a broad technology landscape, included but not limited to Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Machine Learning and AI., • Experience and understanding with different delivery methods and tools including Waterfall, Agile, KANBAN, and JIRA., • Understanding of market trends and industry best practice with a commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on industry advancements., • Excellent communication skills at all levels, with the ability to translate complex IT issues into business related vocabulary., • Demonstrable experience of defining and maintaining an enterprise-wide view of Data architecture, including data models, data dictionaries, as-is architecture, target state architecture and an architecture roadmap., • Extensive enterprise experience working cross-functionally to understand business problems and strategic objectives to develop architecture to shape the IT portfolio investment priorities and therefore the associated roadmap for delivery., • Strong understanding of regulatory reporting and advanced analytics.

Management accountant, manufacturing, CIMA, ACCA, Coventry, contract position, senior finance Your new company Are you a qualified Management Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) ideally with strong experience in manufacturing? We’re looking for an analytical, proactive finance professional to support a leading manufacturing business in Coventry during a key period of operational activity. Your new role You will play a crucial part in delivering accurate and insightful financial information to support business performance. Responsibilities include: • Producing monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary, • Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, • Conducting product costing, standard costing, and margin analysis, • Providing financial insights to operational teams to improve efficiency and cost control, • Supporting the Finance Manager with ad-hoc analysis and continuous improvement initiatives, • Fully qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), • Proven experience in a manufacturing environment is essential., • Strong understanding of costing and standard manufacturing finance processes, • Excellent Excel and analytical skills, • Ability to communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, • Proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable working to tight deadlines.What you'll get in return, • 3‑month contract with potential for extension, • Competitive day rate of £350-£375, • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, • Hybrid role within a supportive and collaborative finance teamWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. 4778203

Head of SHEQ Business Partnering\n Location: Remote, primarily Midlands-based with occasional travel UK-wide\n Salary: Up to £60,000 dependant on experience + car allowance\n Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time\n Working Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday with flex start/ finish\n\nAbout the role\n\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen in our SHEQ Team. We are looking for someone to support the Head of SHEQ and the Operational Management team in delivering the company's integrated management system across all locations. idverde operates an IMS that applies to all company activities, and achieving consistency is essential to maintaining effectiveness, compliance and a proactive approach.\n\nTo thrive in this role, you'll take the lead in inspiring and developing others; training, guiding, and supporting your team to consistently deliver and uphold the highest standards. Your ability to motivate and oversee people will be key to driving success, alongside strong team leadership skills and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively within the wider SHEQ and operational management teams.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n* Reporting directly to the Head of SHEQ and supporting in the delivery of SHEQ support across the UK (regions include England, Scotland and NI)\n * Manage the team of regional SHEQ Business Partners\n * Provide support to Regional and Contract management in delivering their legal, regulatory and organisational responsibilities\n * Develop the performance of the IMS by working to continually improve the systems within the SHEQ framework\n * To be first point of contact in respect of incident and accident reporting within the defined region/ geographical area and to support accident and incident investigations\n * To take the lead on incident investigations as required\n * Support and deliver the internal SHEQ audit schedule\n\nRequirements\n\n* A recognised Health and Safety Qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or similar)\n * Experience and knowledgeable in incident investigation\n * Experience and knowledgeable of CDM\n * Experience of working with ISO/ OHSAS management systems, including up to date knowledge of the standards\n * A recognised auditing qualification in Quality, Health and Safety or Environmental systems\n * A recognised training, skills and practice qualification\n * Strong People Management skills - a supportive personality with a 'can do' mentality, who can get stuck in and work with staff at all levels with a desire to want to make things better.\n * An enthusiastic self-starter, with the ability to motivate oneself and act with initiative.\n * The ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage and prioritise a busy workload.\n * Good communication skills at all levels & strong attention to detail\n* Excellent IT skills\n\nWhy join us?\n\nAs the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.\n\nWhat we offer\n\n* We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.\n * Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.\n * Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.\n * We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.\n\nBenefits\n\n* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.\n * Company Car Allowance\n * Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.\n * Support for personal and professional challenges.\n * Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.\n * Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances.\n * Colleague of the month and annual awards.\n * Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.\n * Comprehensive resources and support.\n\nAbout our client\n\nWe are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.\n\nWe understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.\n\nGrow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer Location: Coventry Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent Role Overview – Supplier Quality Engineer Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer looking to take a leading role in strengthening supply chain performance within a highly regulated engineering environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a global aerospace manufacturer as they continue to enhance supplier capability, ensure compliance, and drive world-class standards across their supply base. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will act as a key technical interface between suppliers, internal teams, and customers—ensuring that supplied materials, components and processes meet stringent aerospace requirements. You'll lead supplier audits, drive Zero Defect initiatives, support APQP activity, and ensure robust corrective action across the supply chain. This is an on-site role based in Coventry, involving regular collaboration with suppliers, engineering, quality and procurement teams, as well as periodic travel within the UK and internationally. Key Responsibilities – Supplier Quality Engineer Providing quality support to the supply chain and internal value streams Leading supplier performance improvement initiatives and supplier-related continuous improvement Planning and conducting supplier audits in line with AS9100 and internal requirements Supporting the deployment of the Zero Defect programme across key suppliers to reduce DPPM Ensuring prompt containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5-Why, Cause & Effect Reviewing and approving supplier FAIRs to AS9102 requirements Working with suppliers to ensure compliance to AS9100, Part 21 and customer-specific regulations Analysing non-conformance and quality data to recommend improvements Supporting source transfer activities and supplier development programmes Collaborating closely with procurement, engineering and operations to resolve supply chain issues Supporting APQP processes including PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP Ensuring documentation, records and compliance evidence are accurate, complete and audit-ready Key Experience & Qualifications – Supplier Quality Engineer Experience in aerospace or another highly regulated engineering/manufacturing sector Strong working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO9001 and aerospace supplier quality requirements Experience conducting supplier audits and driving supplier development Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA and root cause analysis tools Understanding of Part 21 Subpart G and (ideally) Part 145 requirements Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence and challenge suppliers Hands-on, proactive approach with strong analytical and problem-solving ability Experience with SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems Engineering or technical qualification, or equivalent industry experience Benefits – Supplier Quality Engineer Outstanding Pension Contribution Plan Company Bonus Scheme Income protection and life assurance (3× basic salary) Share purchase programme Early finish on Fridays Flexible working hours 25 days annual leave plus public holidays Employee Assistance Programme for health and well-being Structured career development and training opportunities Employee discounts on a wide range of products and services Employee referral programme For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on 01453 829522 or send your CV to For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. TPBN1_UKTJ