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Field Service Engineer \n\nNottingham\n\nUp to £35,000 Monday to Friday 40 Hours a Week, 8am to 4.30pm or\n\nUp to £40,000 Monday to Friday 45 Hours a Week, 7am to 4.30pm\n\nBenefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 + Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van (can be used for personal use) + Fuel Card + 6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension + Training Package + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + IT Equipment + Uniform and Washed Weekly + Shopping/Discount Vouchers\n\nField Service Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. This is an ideal role for those seeking a new industry in a field based role.\n\nThe Field Service Engineer role will be suitable for candidates who have worked on cars, plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. If you are a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic looking for a change of industry and like the idea of being mobile role this role could really appeal.\n\nPart of a team, you'll be responsible for carrying out PPM and breakdown on a range of forklifts, typically an hour maximum from your home location. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.\n\nThe Field Service Engineer Role in Brief:\n\nCarry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery on a field service engineering basis\nReactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area\nComplete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment\nSpares placed in van overnight\n\nThe Field Service Engineer Required:\n\nPlant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable\nEngine diagnostics and some basic electrical skills\n*Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Finance Manager - Financial Reporting | Consumer | Nottinghamshire | £55,000 - £65,000 plus excellent benefitsThe OpportunityA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant with a strong background in financial reporting, technical accounting, and controls to join a large, complex consumer-facing organisation. The business is an incredible employer and a company where you can grow a fantastic career.This is a highly visible role offering exposure to senior stakeholders across multiple business areas. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance, strengthening controls, and supporting strategic decision-making within a dynamic and evolving environment.The RoleReporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager - Financial Reporting will play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation's financial integrity while supporting the delivery of accurate reporting, robust governance, and continuous improvement across the finance function.This role offers broad exposure across a diverse and complex business, providing the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to key finance initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical accounting expertise across complex accounting matters, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant statutory requirements.Support business decision-making through technical accounting guidance and financial insight.Prepare and review technical accounting papers and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders.Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure the timely resolution of control and compliance matters.Support month-end reporting activities, helping to improve reporting quality, controls, and processes across multiple entities.Assist in the preparation and review of statutory accounts and financial statements.Support finance transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.Coach and develop junior members of the finance team, sharing technical expertise and best practice.About YouWe're keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.Strong technical accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of IFRS.Experience within financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, controls, or governance-focused finance roles.Strong understanding of financial risk management and internal controls.Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement and process enhancement.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.Desirable ExperienceExternal audit experience.Exposure to both IFRS and US GAAP reporting environments.Experience supporting statutory accounts preparation and audit processes.Experience documenting, reviewing, and improving financial controls.Experience operating within a large, complex organisation.What's on OfferCompetitive salaryAnnual bonusExcellent pension schemeHybrid workingGenerous employee benefits packageOngoing professional development opportunitiesWellbeing and support programmesWhy Apply?This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, work on complex technical accounting matters, and play a key role in strengthening financial reporting and governance processes.The role offers genuine breadth, visibility, and the opportunity to develop your career within a high-performing finance function.Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & LogisticsBH36411TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Finance - Commercial & Marketing (12 Month FTC) | Consumer | Nottingham | £90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits\n\nThis is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK's most recognisable consumer businesses during an exciting period of strategic transformation. Following a major change in ownership, the business is entering a new phase with greater autonomy, increased investment and a clear focus on long-term growth.\n\nWith a highly respected finance function and genuine opportunities to influence senior decision-making, this is the type of organisation that will significantly strengthen your CV and provide exposure to one of the UK's leading consumer brands.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nWe're looking for an experienced Head of Finance to join the Commercial Finance leadership team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.\n\nReporting to the Commercial Finance Director, you will lead a high-performing finance team partnering with the Marketing division and other key commercial functions, while taking overall ownership for a significant commercial cost base.\n\nThis is a highly visible leadership role, combining strategic business partnering with commercial insight, financial governance and people leadership. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, helping shape investment decisions, improve performance and drive long-term value.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nPartner with senior leaders across the Marketing division and wider commercial functions to support strategic decision-making.\n\nLead, coach and develop a high-performing commercial finance team.\n\nDrive financial performance, providing insight and challenge to support strategic business decisions.\n\nProvide commercial challenge and financial insight to support investment decisions across key business initiatives.\n\nTake ownership of a significant commercial cost base, ensuring robust forecasting, planning and financial control.\n\nDeliver meaningful financial analysis that supports growth and improves business performance.\n\nBuild strong cross-functional relationships across Finance and the wider organisation.\n\nFoster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and commercial excellence.\n\nAbout You\n\nYou'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with proven experience operating at Head of Finance level within a large, complex organisation.\n\nYou'll also bring:\n\nStrong commercial finance and business partnering experience.\n\nA track record of influencing senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams.\n\nPrevious experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.\n\nExcellent strategic thinking alongside the ability to understand operational detail.\n\nOutstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.\n\nExperience partnering with commercial functions within a large, customer-focused organisation would be advantageous, as would experience leading finance transformation programmes. Exposure to SAP, Power BI or similar ERP and reporting systems would also be beneficial.\n\nZachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.\n\nZachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.\n\nSpecialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics\n\nBH36631

Finance Manager - Financial Reporting | Consumer | Nottinghamshire | £55,000 - £65,000 plus excellent benefits\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant with a strong background in financial reporting, technical accounting, and controls to join a large, complex consumer-facing organisation. The business is an incredible employer and a company where you can grow a fantastic career.\n\nThis is a highly visible role offering exposure to senior stakeholders across multiple business areas. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance, strengthening controls, and supporting strategic decision-making within a dynamic and evolving environment.\n\nThe Role\n\nReporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager - Financial Reporting will play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation's financial integrity while supporting the delivery of accurate reporting, robust governance, and continuous improvement across the finance function.\n\nThis role offers broad exposure across a diverse and complex business, providing the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to key finance initiatives.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProvide technical accounting expertise across complex accounting matters, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant statutory requirements.\n\nSupport business decision-making through technical accounting guidance and financial insight.\n\nPrepare and review technical accounting papers and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders.\n\nSupport the development, implementation, and enhancement of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.\n\nPartner with internal and external auditors to ensure the timely resolution of control and compliance matters.\n\nSupport month-end reporting activities, helping to improve reporting quality, controls, and processes across multiple entities.\n\nAssist in the preparation and review of statutory accounts and financial statements.\n\nSupport finance transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nCoach and develop junior members of the finance team, sharing technical expertise and best practice.\n\nAbout You\n\nWe're keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:\n\nACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.\n\nStrong technical accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of IFRS.\n\nExperience within financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, controls, or governance-focused finance roles.\n\nStrong understanding of financial risk management and internal controls.\n\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.\n\nProven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.\n\nA proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement and process enhancement.\n\nStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.\n\nDesirable Experience\n\nExternal audit experience.\n\nExposure to both IFRS and US GAAP reporting environments.\n\nExperience supporting statutory accounts preparation and audit processes.\n\nExperience documenting, reviewing, and improving financial controls.\n\nExperience operating within a large, complex organisation.\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nCompetitive salary\n\nAnnual bonus\n\nExcellent pension scheme\n\nHybrid working\n\nGenerous employee benefits package\n\nOngoing professional development opportunities\n\nWellbeing and support programmes\n\nWhy Apply?\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, work on complex technical accounting matters, and play a key role in strengthening financial reporting and governance processes.\n\nThe role offers genuine breadth, visibility, and the opportunity to develop your career within a high-performing finance function.\n\nZachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.\n\nZachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.\n\nSpecialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics\n\nBH36411

VAT Advisory Manager — East Midlands (Hybrid)\n\n To £65,000 dependent on experience\n\n Cherry Professional is delighted to be working with a respected, mid-sized accountancy practice in the East Midlands is looking to hire a VAT Advisory Manager to join a growing tax team and take the lead on a varied portfolio of advisory-led VAT work. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, building trusted relationships, and having genuine influence over how a VAT offering develops.\n\n You’ll work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders across the firm, supporting a broad client base (owner-managed businesses through to larger groups), and helping to shape internal capability through coaching and quality review.\n\n The role\n\n As VAT Advisory Manager, you’ll provide practical, commercially focused VAT advice while balancing delivery, client management, and team development. The work will be predominantly advisory (with some oversight/support where needed).\n\n Key responsibilities\n\nDeliver high-quality VAT advisory services across a diverse client portfolio\nManage and lead VAT projects end-to-end: scoping, risk identification, technical analysis, reporting and implementation support\nAdvise on areas such as VAT registrations, partial exemptions, land & property, E-Commerce/OSS/IOSS, international trade/import VAT, and VAT health checks\nSupport with complex VAT return issues and technical queries from colleagues and clients\nIdentify opportunities to add value, spot risks early, and deliver clear recommendations\nBuild strong internal relationships with audit/accounts teams to ensure VAT is considered proactively\nCoach and support junior team members; contribute to technical training and knowledge sharing\nAssist Partners with business development: proposal work, client meetings, and growing the VAT offeringWhat we’re looking for\n\nStrong VAT advisory experience gained in a practice environment (or a VAT-focused role with relevant client exposure)\nConfident advising clients and stakeholders, with the ability to translate technical points into practical actions\nSolid knowledge across core VAT areas; exposure to land & property, partial exemption, or international VAT is advantageous\nStrong communication skills and a collaborative mindset\nA track record of managing multiple priorities and delivering to deadlinesWhat we are looking for\n\nATT / CTA / ACA / ACCA (or equivalent experience) is welcomed but not essential — the emphasis is on capability and advisory depthWhat’s on offer\n\nCompetitive salary with clear progression (Manager and Senior Manager pathways)\nHybrid working and flexible hours (role dependent)\nSupportive, people-first culture with strong investment in development\nExposure to interesting advisory work, not just “business as usual” compliance\nThe opportunity to shape and grow a VAT service line within a well-regarded regional firm\n\nCherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role

Head of Finance - Commercial & Marketing (12 Month FTC) | Consumer | Nottingham | £90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK's most recognisable consumer businesses during an exciting period of strategic transformation. Following a major change in ownership, the business is entering a new phase with greater autonomy, increased investment and a clear focus on long-term growth. With a highly respected finance function and genuine opportunities to influence senior decision-making, this is the type of organisation that will significantly strengthen your CV and provide exposure to one of the UK's leading consumer brands. The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Head of Finance to join the Commercial Finance leadership team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Director, you will lead a high-performing finance team partnering with the Marketing division and other key commercial functions, while taking overall ownership for a significant commercial cost base. This is a highly visible leadership role, combining strategic business partnering with commercial insight, financial governance and people leadership. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, helping shape investment decisions, improve performance and drive long-term value. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior leaders across the Marketing division and wider commercial functions to support strategic decision-making. Lead, coach and develop a high-performing commercial finance team. Drive financial performance, providing insight and challenge to support strategic business decisions. Provide commercial challenge and financial insight to support investment decisions across key business initiatives. Take ownership of a significant commercial cost base, ensuring robust forecasting, planning and financial control. Deliver meaningful financial analysis that supports growth and improves business performance. Build strong cross-functional relationships across Finance and the wider organisation. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and commercial excellence. About You You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with proven experience operating at Head of Finance level within a large, complex organisation. You'll also bring: Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience. A track record of influencing senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams. Previous experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams. Excellent strategic thinking alongside the ability to understand operational detail. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience partnering with commercial functions within a large, customer-focused organisation would be advantageous, as would experience leading finance transformation programmes. Exposure to SAP, Power BI or similar ERP and reporting systems would also be beneficial. Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics BH36631 TPBN1_UKTJ

£100,000 – £150,000 + Bonus + Executive PackageUK (Home-Based with International Travel)Are you a strategic sales leader with a proven track record in manufacturing and a passion for driving growth on a global scale? This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-evolving, investment-backed business at an exciting stage of its journey.The CompanyOur client is a leading manufacturer of precision process components serving critical industries worldwide. Following a recent acquisition and major investment, the company is entering a significant growth phase, with the ambition to double in size over the next five years.Headquartered in the UK and supported by international manufacturing sites, this multi-million-turnover organisation supplies engineered flow control solutions to customers across the UK, USA, Middle East, and APAC. Their products are integral to operations in sectors such as Medical, Food & Beverage, Utilities, Defence, Oil & Gas, Data Centres, and general industry.The RoleAs Sales Director, you will have full accountability for defining and delivering the commercial growth strategy across the UK and international markets, with a clear mandate to increase market share, profitability and brand presence in critical process industries. You will lead from the front – shaping strategy, spending time in front of key customers, and ensuring the sales organisation is equipped to win complex, high-value projects.Key responsibilities will include: Developing and executing a multi-year sales strategy to support the company’s ambition to double in size, covering OEM, EPC, end-user and distribution channels across the UK, USA, Middle East and APAC. Leading, coaching and structuring a high-performing sales team (field, internal and channel partners), setting clear objectives, KPIs and performance standards to consistently achieve order intake and revenue targets. Owning the full sales management process – pipeline generation, forecasting, pricing and margin management – and providing accurate, data-driven reporting to the board and investors. Building and deepening strategic relationships with key accounts in Medical, Food & Beverage, Defence, Oil & Gas, Data Centres and general industry, ensuring the business is specified early and remains preferred supplier status. Identifying and developing new business opportunities, including entering adjacent segments, new geographies and strategic partnerships that complement the existing valves, pumps, actuators and flow-control portfolio. Working closely with engineering, operations and product management to align customer requirements with manufacturing capabilities, influence product roadmaps and ensure on-time, in-full project delivery. Driving a customer-centric culture, ensuring best-in-class responsiveness, technical support and aftersales service that underpin long-term customer loyalty and recurring revenue. Representing the business at industry events, trade shows and conferences, acting as a visible ambassador for the brand and staying close to market trends, competitor activity and emerging technologies in flow control.The Person Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role within manufacturing. Strong technical appreciation of valves, pumps, actuators, or other flow control products. Commercially astute with a track record of driving international sales growth. Confident communicator with the gravitas to inspire teams and engage at board level. * Strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced, change-oriented environments.This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven sales leader ready to make a defining impact in a company poised for substantial expansion.To Apply:Please send your details to Chris Hickey at Mercury Hampton, we aim to respond to all applications within 5 working days