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Finance Director Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working) Salary: £95,000 - £110,000 + Bonus + Benefits Permanent We're partnering with a leading international logistics distribution and supply chain group to appoint a Finance Director for their UK operation, based in Sheffield. The company is private equity backed with European headquarters and a strong global footprint, operating across multiple markets within the industrial and logistics sectors. This is a pivotal leadership role, partnering closely with the Managing Director and European CFO to drive commercial performance, improve financial processes, and support ambitious growth plans. The Role As Finance Director, you'll lead the finance and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, control and strategic insight across all areas of the business. Acting as both business partner and financial custodian, you'll help shape long-term strategy and operational excellence. Key responsibilities include: • Lead and develop the UK finance team, ensuring strong reporting, governance and compliance., • Partner with the Managing Director and regional CFO to deliver financial strategy and operational improvement., • Manage budgeting, forecasting and the full P&L, providing commercial insight and challenge., • Oversee cash flow, working capital and internal controls to support business stability and growth., • Drive process improvement and system development across finance and operations., • Build strong relationships with auditors, banks and key external stakeholders. About You We're looking for a commercially minded and hands-on finance leader with experience in logistics, distribution or supply chain environments. You will have: • Proven experience leading a finance function in a fast-moving, multi-site or international business., • Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting and analysis., • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification with 7+ years' post-qualification experience., • Experience within a private equity backed or complex group structure., • A pragmatic, collaborative leadership style with excellent communication skills. The Package • £90,000 - £110,000 base salary (depending on experience), • Performance-related bonus, • Company pension, healthcare and benefits For further details or a confidential conversation, please get in touch.

We Are: At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation. You Are: You are a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Your background combines strong analytical skills with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. You have a knack for organizing complex information, ensuring accuracy, and balancing multiple priorities without missing a beat. With your experience in order processing, billing, or customer service, you understand the importance of maintaining data integrity and clear documentation. You enjoy collaborating across departments, from sales to legal and accounting, and are comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion. You bring a growth mindset, always seeking to improve workflows and processes for greater efficiency and customer satisfaction. You’re adept at using CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools, and you’re eager to learn new platforms like Salesforce, Snowflake, and PowerBI. Whether you’re supporting global customers or participating in cross-functional projects, you approach each task with professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to excellence. Your communication skills allow you to build strong relationships with colleagues and customers alike, while your ability to multi-task ensures you consistently meet deadlines and exceed expectations. What You’ll Be Doing: • Processing software license and stock orders through multiple CRM systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies., • Generating and delivering timely, precise license keys and entitlement information to sales channels and customers., • Supporting customers as they enroll in the ANSYS, Inc. Customer Portal, providing guidance and troubleshooting assistance., • Maintaining high standards for data integrity through diligent CRM checks and robust documentation practices., • Acting as a liaison between sales, legal, and accounting departments to ensure seamless procedural and policy adherence., • Providing quality customer service and support, resolving issues efficiently and professionally., • Assisting sales personnel with proper order submission and documentation requirements., • Identifying and implementing workflow improvements to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency., • Ensuring customers receive accurate and timely licenses, driving satisfaction and loyalty., • Supporting the sales team by streamlining order processing and documentation, enabling faster revenue recognition., • Upholding data integrity, which is crucial for compliance and business intelligence., • Facilitating cross-departmental collaboration, helping Synopsys maintain operational excellence., • Identifying process improvements that boost productivity and reduce errors., • Enhancing the overall customer experience by resolving issues proactively and professionally., • Associate’s degree or at least 4 years of relevant experience in billing, order processing, or customer service., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)., • Experience working in database environments, with strong report generation and analytics skills., • Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting., • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a commitment to customer service., • Ability to multi-task and adapt to rapidly changing priorities., • Prior experience with CRM systems; Salesforce, Snowflake, and PowerBI experience preferred., • Customer-centric, with a passion for delivering quality support and service., • Analytical and detail-oriented, with a drive for accuracy and efficiency., • Collaborative team player who communicates clearly and respectfully., • Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment., • Solution-oriented, always seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes. #Ansysjob

If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you'll be. HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions. We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Global Unified Communications (UC) Operations Lead. Role Purpose: Overall accountability for operational stability, performance, and strategic improvement of HSBC's global Unified Communications services. We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior manager to lead a small team focused on incident management and drive incident reduction across the UC technologies. As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. In this role you will: Focus on • Global service ownership (Zoom, Cisco, AV, IPTV), • Incident and problem management leadership, • Vendor and stakeholder management, • Team performance and capability development, • Operational resilience and compliance To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Technical Skills: • Deep technical understanding of Zoom services including deployment, integration, troubleshooting, analytics, and governance., • Expertise in Cisco unified communications architecture, SIP trunking, and PSTN integration., • Experience with Audio Visual systems, IPTV, Digital Signage, and Video on Demand platforms., • Lead critical incident response, root cause analysis, and implement problem prevention strategies., • Use monitoring tools (e.g., ThousandEyes, Splunk, Zoom Dashboard) to analyse and optimize performance across a global WAN., • Implement automation scripts / workflows to reduce manual effort and drive operational efficiency (e.g., PowerShell, Python, ServiceNow automation)., • Knowledge of cloud-based UC platforms, APIs, and integration patterns., • Understanding of UC security standards, encryption, data retention, and regulatory requirements in financial services. Behavioural Skills: • Stakeholder Management, • Communication, • Resilience, • Global leadership, • Service excellence, • Vendor management Cognitive Skills: • System Thinking, • System Oriented, • Critical Judgement, • Innovative, • Strategic This role is based in Sheffield Hybrid. Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.