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Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organisations get to their future, digitally-enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 50+ offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value. As a member of the global Finance team, you will provide expert & collaborative financial partnership to our business leaders through accurate reporting, reliable analysis and actionable insight to support decision making for sustainable and profitable growth. You will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy and driving key initiatives within the Client Finance team. In this capacity, you will partner closely with business teams and industry leader to manage the financial operations of your industry client portfolio. This will involve working collaboratively with Market and Country leaders, Capability heads, and other executives. Additionally, you will engage with Market Finance Leads and regional finance teams across Financial Planning & Reporting and Controllership to ensure alignment and operational excellence. The Director reports to the VP, Client Finance for their respective Industry and will work in a matrix environment. You will lead a diverse team of Client Finance professionals based in multiple geographies with responsibilities across commercial finance and business operations and will be responsible for their growth and development. The individual is expected to demonstrate strong leadership presence, clearly communicate team and departmental goals, translate strategy into actionable plans, and contribut Your Impact Commercial Management – Support senior level decision making to achieve short and long term commercial objectives. • Partner with and Support (with Industry Leads/business teams) to deliver on annual growth and contribution margin targets for the industry client portfolio, • Work with commercial teams to evaluate business development opportunities in the context of strategic fit, commercial attractiveness and market risk, • Support the preparation of pricing proposals and deal structure, supported by the Commercial Success Team as needed, • Support commercial leadership and legal counsel in reviewing and negotiating contract terms to align with company standards, including identifying and escalating potential risks from proposed deviations, • Support Business Teams in the preparation of their annual strategic plans, • Prepare revenue scenarios and contribution margin expectations in support of annual planning cycle (Commitment and Target), taking into account business initiatives, investments, analysis of prior period trends and company financial objectives, • Lead and manage the preparation of rolling forecasts for revenue and contribution margin by providing analysis on changes from prior expectations and insights into assumptions impacting future projections, to inform decision-making and capacity planning, • Collaborate with Controllership and Revenue teams to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition during monthly and quarterly close cycles. Provide guidance on new and complex transactions by aligning on accounting treatment and operational implementation, ensuring compliance with policy and close deadlines, • Support weekly revenue guidance process, evaluating key indicators (i.e. pipeline, sales expectations and delivery risks) to provide ongoing visibility to executive leadership and recommendations on appropriate updates to be provided, • Leverage quarterly results and profit modeling to maintain a forward-looking view of full-year profitability across clients, regions, and industries. Analyze key drivers of performance and identify actionable opportunities to enhance industry-level profitability. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and support execution of plans that address risks and drive margin improvement, • Manage the team responsible for minimising the “quote to cash” time table (i.e. billing, collections) to optimise trade working capital and limit long standing overdue balances and accrued revenue, • Intervene in concert with business leaders and Market Finance Leads to address and resolve client related issues, • Lead and actively contribute to initiatives that strengthen collaboration, inclusion, and knowledge-sharing within the Client Finance Team and the broader local Finance Community, fostering a connected and high-performing culture, • Create and foster an environment of learning, growth and excellence by promoting learning and development initiatives and knowledge sharing, • 8+ years’ experience managing a team in finance and operations, • Speak fluent English, • Strong Excel competency, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Experience influencing decision making in a matrixed organisational structure, • Highly organised and able to work according to fixed calendar cycles at a global scale (multinational across multiple time zones), • Education:, • Bachelor’s degree, MBA or accounting qualification preferred Additional Information Set Yourself Apart With • Experience working closely with senior leaders and contributing to presentations for executive-level stakeholders, • Strong presentation/PowerPoint and PowerBI competency, • Experience in Technology Consulting or other service sector, • Experience working at one of the top global marketing & communications networks

Chef Manager - Weekdays Only! Location: Blackburn Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (DOE) Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (Closed bank holidays and all over Christmas) For more information about careers at Dine Contract Catering and our benefits please visit: Careers at Dine Contract Catering We’re looking for a Chef Manager who can do more than cook to join our Dine team in Blackburn. This is a role for a hands-on leader who’s as confident at the stove as they are in a client meeting, someone who understands how to run a business, manage a team, and deliver food that delights. As the heartbeat of the site, you’ll oversee every aspect of the catering operation, from menu planning and team leadership to client relationships, budgets, compliance, and service delivery. You’ll cook with passion, lead with purpose, and run the outlet like it’s your own. What You’ll Be Doing: Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house. Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day. Managing food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision. Build strong relationships with our clients and guests. Understanding their needs, exceeding expectations and delivering service with an impact. Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times. Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation. What you’ll bring to the table: Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience. A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery. Great communication and leadership skills, you inspire others with your energy. A strong sense of ownership and ability to manage client relationships. Strong financial acumen. You understand P&L, cost control, and business KPIs. Excellent communication and people management skills. You build trust, lead by example, and bring out the best in your team. Hungry for more? We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it’s a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love. Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030. #DINE Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength

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The Opportunity We are partnering with a high-growth organisation operating at the centre of the UK’s energy efficiency and sustainability agenda. With ambitious growth plans, the organisation is now seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to support its next phase of development. This is a senior, board-level appointment with broad operational and strategic influence. The CFO will work closely with the CEO and COO, acting as a key strategic advisor and deputising where required. The Role of CFO The CFO will lead the organisation’s financial strategy, governance and commercial decision-making. The role requires a confident, hands-on finance leader with the ability to balance strong control with commercial agility in a regulated environment. Key responsibilities include: • Ownership of financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and capital planning, • Oversight of financial reporting, internal controls, audit and risk frameworks, • Supporting growth through commercial analysis, investment appraisal and potential M&A, • Ensuring robust regulatory, actuarial and financial compliance across the group and subsidiaries, • Partnering with senior leadership to drive performance, insight and accountability, • Acting as a senior interface with government bodies and regulators on financial and compliance matters, • Building, leading and developing the finance function, systems and capability The Candidate for CFO • Proven CFO or senior finance leader with 5+ years’ experience at executive level, • Qualified accountant; ACA, ACCA, ACMA, • Strong track record supporting growth in a commercial or regulated organisation, • Deep technical expertise across accounting, financial governance, tax and regulation, • Commercially astute with experience assessing investment and acquisition opportunities, • Credible, values-led leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Comfortable operating in complex, policy-led or government-influenced environments, • Must be comfortable working in Leighton Buzzard .This is essentially an office-based role with some flexibility. Why This Role This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly influential CFO role within a purpose-led organisation playing a critical role in the UK’s energy transition. The successful candidate will have genuine impact at board level, helping shape strategy, strengthen governance and enable sustainable growth

This division of a global manufacturing business provides specialist products and solutions to a range of sectors with a focus on sustainability and innovation. They have pioneered a number of technologies to ensure they maintain their position as market leaders by meeting customer demands and prioritising internal investment. As part of this global commitment to continuous improvement they are embarking on a significant ERP implementation and are seeking to recruit an experienced accountant to lead the ERP project at their Blackburn site for finance operations and supply chain. The role will be offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis (12-18m) and will report into the UK Head of Finance and will lead delivery of the new Oracle ERP platform by reviewing current processes and master data then implementing new procedures and controls. The successful candidate will work closely with all departments on site, head office functions, 3rd party warehouse and logistics companies and their ERP provider. Your core duties will be: Understand and map operations and supply chain processes from a finance perspective Create accounting processes within the new ERP and develop finance reporting Identify all master data, liaise with ERP Project team to map new data Challenge and identify areas of risk and improvement Support creation of SOPs and develop training and testing Ensure alignment with finance, operations and commercial accounting needs Support finance team and ERP team in using new processes and reporting Challenge stakeholders to ensure ERP delivers correct information The preferred candidate for this role will be a fully qualified or QBE Accountant with a deep understanding of manufacturing and operational / supply chain reporting. It is essential that applicants can demonstrate knowledge and experience of an ERP system implementation (not necessarily Oracle). As part of this role you will be expected to co-ordinate with multiple stakeholders on the project, a credible leadership style and the ability motivate, collaborate with and develop other team members will be essential. You will be joining a highly successful business, with a great culture and working with a capable and highly motivated team in their state of the art facility. Ideally they would like to recruit in the next 4-8 weeks so please apply as soon as possible. TPBN1_UKTJ

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Invoice Processing Specialist to join a thriving transactional finance team in Lancashire This permanent, full-time position offers you the chance to progress your career within a highly successful organisation renowned for its commitment to employee well being and professional development. As an Invoice Processing Specialist based in Blackburn, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the accounts payable function by ensuring all invoices are processed promptly and accurately. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing supplier accounts, performing reconciliations, maintaining databases, monitoring payments, and communicating effectively with both internal teams and external vendors. Specific duties include: Process both non-purchase order and purchase order invoices for payment with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Post invoices and credit notes as requested by the business, ensuring correct coding within the accounting system to maintain financial integrity. Maintain the vendor master database by updating supplier information and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Perform reconciliation tasks including monthly supplier statement reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliation to ensure all records are up-to-date. Monitor direct debits and pre-disbursement controls to safeguard financial transactions and support effective cash flow management. Proactively manage supplier accounts by monitoring ageing reports and resolving any invoicing or payment queries through considerate communication. Release payment files and process manual ad hoc payments as required to meet operational needs. Support clients and vendors by providing timely responses to queries via phone, email, or ticketing systems while maintaining high standards of customer service. Collaborate with other departments within the broader finance team to share updates on daily, weekly, and monthly activities for seamless operations. Undertake additional routine accounts payable tasks under the direction of the Team Leader as part of a dependable team effort. Your proven track record in invoice processing equips you with the technical expertise needed for this Invoice Processing Specialist position. You bring not only strong analytical capabilities but also excellent interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships with suppliers, clients, and colleagues alike. Ideally you will have experience in the following areas; Demonstrated experience in an accounts payable role within a shared services or similar environment is highly desirable for success in this position. Excellent client-facing skills with a proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service through polite and empathetic communication. A solid working knowledge of MS Office products including Excel is essential for managing data efficiently. A strong academic background coupled with relevant experience in finance provides a solid foundation for this role. Outstanding written communication skills enabling you to present financial information clearly across all levels of management. Exceptional interpersonal abilities allowing you to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments. This organisation stands out as one of the UK's leading independent convenience retailers with an impressive global footprint spanning over 6,600 sites across multiple continents. Employees benefit from partnerships with world-renowned brands as well as access to exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers. If you are enthusiastic about advancing your finance career within a collaborative team environment that values your wellbeing and professional growth, this is your chance! Apply today by clicking on the link below-take the next step towards joining an organisation that truly invests in its people. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of School - Maths & English Close date 14/02/2026 £54,013 to £59,014 per annum Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to become an integral part of a brilliant education business making a real impact on the lives and opportunities of young people? This could be the role for you! Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals. We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us! The Role As a key member of the Colleges’ Leadership Team and one of a team of Heads of School within the College, you will report to the Executive Director of Student Support and Experience. You will be responsible for the leadership and the efficient and effective running of all aspects of the English and Maths School. You will be responsible for delivering the departmental business plan and achieving departmental targets in relation to curriculum, student recruitment, achievement, quality, finance, people and corporate services. You will also provide strong academic planning and operational leadership at School level within the directorate and have specific responsibility for developing and overseeing educational, scholarship and professional practice across the School. What are we looking for? We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who possesses a degree level qualification in Maths or English or equivalent experience in an educational setting, as well as recognised teaching qualification at level 4 or above. You will also have or be willing to work towards a leadership and management qualification. With a recent background of working within the FE sector in a key management position, you will have a track record of successful curriculum management and ideally have experience of implementing English and Maths intervention programmes outside of the classroom with clear measured impact. With excellent interpersonal skills, you'll have the ability to provide direction and leadership that inspires confidence and commitment from others whilst building positive relationships to bring about improvements. Interviews to take place on Monday 2 March 2026 Please press APPLY and we shall send you full details

School Business Manager Location: Blackburn Start Date: 16th March (with a 2-week handover with the current post holder) Working Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm 2 days per week initially in handover, increase to Monday–Friday for the right candidate as temporary to permanent Bridge Education are delighted to be recruiting a School Business Manager for a lovely school in Blackburn. This is a key leadership role, responsible for the strategic and operational management of the school’s finance, HR and administrative functions. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body, the successful candidate will ensure effective systems are in place, statutory requirements are met, and the school achieves value for money. You will also line manage administrative and support staff and play an important role in the wider life and ethos of the school. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategic Support Contribute to strategic planning through high-quality financial and operational advice Attend finance and staffing committee meetings, preparing and presenting reports Line manage administrative and support staff, including recruitment, induction, appraisal and developmentFinance Prepare, monitor and review the annual budget with the Headteacher and Governors Ensure compliance with local authority and school financial regulations Monitor income and expenditure and advise on variances and future budget planning Oversee procurement, ordering, invoicing, contracts and tendering Maintain accurate financial records using school financial management systems Manage banking, income collection, grants and asset registers Advise governors on insurance provision and manage claims where requiredHuman Resources & Staffing Manage staffing administration including contracts, starters, leavers and confidential records Maintain and update HR and personnel systems Oversee timesheets and payroll information for staff and supply teachers Support attendance management and return-to-work processes Liaise with external agencies to ensure pre-employment and safeguarding checks are completedHealth, Safety & Compliance Support the Headteacher in ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation Maintain records for fire safety, emergency procedures and statutory checks Manage service contracts to ensure compliance and value for money Support risk assessments to minimise financial and operational riskAdministration & Systems Lead the school’s administrative function, including reception services and office systems Manage administrative ICT and management information systems Ensure statutory returns and documentation are accurate and submitted on time Oversee school records, licences, permissions and publicationsGeneral Responsibilities Uphold policies relating to safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and equality Contribute positively to the ethos and values of the school Build effective working relationships with governors, local authority officers and external partners Attend meetings, training and professional development as requiredPlease apply now if you're interested! Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education. As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Chef Manager - Weekdays Only! Location: Blackburn Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (DOE) Working Pattern : Monday to Friday (Closed bank holidays and all over Christmas) For more information about careers at Dine Contract Catering and our benefits please visit: Careers at Dine Contract Catering We're looking for a Chef Manager who can do more than cook to join our Dine team in Blackburn. This is a role for a hands-on leader who's as confident at the stove as they are in a client meeting, someone who understands how to run a business, manage a team, and deliver food that delights. As the heartbeat of the site, you'll oversee every aspect of the catering operation, from menu planning and team leadership to client relationships, budgets, compliance, and service delivery. You'll cook with passion, lead with purpose, and run the outlet like it's your own. What You'll Be Doing: Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house. Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day. Managing food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision. Build strong relationships with our clients and guests. Understanding their needs, exceeding expectations and delivering service with an impact. Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times. Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation. What you'll bring to the table: Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience. A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery. Great communication and leadership skills, you inspire others with your energy. A strong sense of ownership and ability to manage client relationships. Strong financial acumen. You understand P&L, cost control, and business KPIs. Excellent communication and people management skills. You build trust, lead by example, and bring out the best in your team. Hungry for more? We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it's a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love. Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030. #DINE Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT

We are seeking a commercially minded Financial Analyst to join our growing finance team within a fast-paced distribution business based in Blackburn to join their commercial finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional to play a key role in financial planning, performance analysis, and decision support across the business. Key Responsibilities as a Financial Analyst: - Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and associated variances Prepare and continually monitor the budgeting process and forecasting position, reforecasting regular when required. Deliver insightful financial analysis on sales performance, margins, costs, and stock Support pricing, promotions, and commercial decision-making to maximise on profits Partner with operational, sales and manufacturing teams to improve financial performance Develop and maintain meaningful financial models and KPIs Assist with year-end processes and audit requirements The successful candidate will have the following attributes: - Part-qualified or qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or qualified by experience Previous experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, possibly Power BI knowledge Confident communicator with the ability to explain financial data and provide continuous improvement across the business Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially focused What We Offer Competitive salary of £42,000 £48,000 depending on experience Opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing distribution business Study support if required (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) Healthcare scheme Supportive team environment with scope for development If you are a driven Financial Analyst looking to make a real impact in a commercial business, we would love to hear from you. We are a vibrant bunch of people who work closely and have a great team moral which can also offer you mentorship and progression. In return you will enjoy a great work family and environment, as well as all the usual benefits and good level of annual leave, alongside some good perks such as specialised adhoc catering and well-being benefits. As a business they support individual growth and responsibility so you can make the role your own and so much more!! Please only apply if you can attend the office daily and have a UK residential address. TPBN1_UKTJ

FINANCE ANALYST / FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER / FP&A ANALYST BLACKBURN £40,000 to £50,000 + Great Benefits THE COMPANY: We're proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and reputable business based in the Blackburn area. As part of their strategic growth plans, they're now seeking to add a further member to the team and recruit a Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst. As a Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst, you'll work closely with the Lead BA who will mentor, develop and enable you to grow into the role that is designed to give deep insights into the business financial performance across the various operational divisions. In addition to insights, you'll informally produce recommendations to be shared with the Senior Leadership team to enable them to make data driven decisions to enhance profitability and margins. You'll also support longer-term financial planning initiatives and help shape forward-looking commercial decisions. THE FINANCE ANALYST / FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER / FP&A ANALYST ROLE: As the Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst, you'll be working closely with other Business Analysts and members of the finance team. Producing weekly reporting on sales across various locations and wages performance Monthly reporting and investigation of KPI's Monthly review of costs against budget and analysis of variances Development, review and investigation of KPI variances and performance trends Investment appraisal and post investment performance analysis Working with our BI system and Budgeting system to ensure the accuracy of the information Working closely with IT and data teams to improve data accuracy, integrity and reporting effectiveness Undertaking some Finance Business Partnering by working with on-location Division Managers to develop budgets and forecasts Supporting the development of forecasts and longer-term financial plans Attendance at meetings to review business performance Detailed analysis of business performance to identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement Preparation and presentation of financial reports to communicate performance to stakeholders Involvement in ad-hoc projects and financial analysis as requiredTHE PERSON: Essential The candidate must be a graduate calibre and ideally Part or Fully Qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA). Must have experience in a role such as Finance Analyst, Finance Business Partner, FP&A Analyst, or similar Must have 2 years + experience of previous work history within a transactional Finance / Accounts function An excellent attention to detail is key as well as the ability to identify trends. Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills Confident, down to earth approach with good communication skills High level of IT competency Self-motivated with initiative and ability to work to tight deadlines Full UK Driving Licence (owning a car is not essential)Desirable Experience of using BI and/or Budgeting Systems Experience of Stock or Inventory reporting / forecastingTO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst role via the advertisement for immediate consideration. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire (Hybrid) Hours: Permanent | Part-time typically 23 days per week (flexible by agreement) Established in 1990. Cummins Mellor is a well respected recruitment business based in Blackburn. We are looking to appoint a hands-on Part-Time Finance Manager to take full responsibility for our finance function and support the continued success and growth of the business. This is a varied and practical role, ideal for an experienced Finance Manager or Qualified by Experience professional who enjoys being close to the detail while also providing commercial insight at senior level. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the Head of Operations and Payroll Administrator, you will oversee all finance activity across the business. While weekly temporary payroll processing is handled by a Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for reviewing, reconciling and approving payroll outputs and ensuring full compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong cashflow management, robust controls and effective billing and credit control. Key Responsibilities Core Finance & Bookkeeping Maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers and bank postings Complete regular bank reconciliations Process purchase invoices, supplier payments and expenses Post journals including accruals, prepayments and payroll journals Ensure clean, accurate ledgers at all times Management Accounts & Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet and cashflow) Produce MD reporting packs including KPIs, analysis and commentary Provide weekly MI covering breakeven, cash position, budgets and activity Budgeting & Commercial Support Maintain budgets and rolling forecasts Prepare breakeven and profitability reports Support commercial and operational decision-making Cashflow, Billing & Credit Control Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts Manage supplier payments and debtor performance Oversee timesheet-to-invoice processes Manage aged debt and resolve billing queries Payroll Review & Compliance Review and reconcile weekly temporary payroll Ensure PAYE, NI and pension accuracy Maintain awareness of AWR and holiday pay compliance VAT, Compliance & Systems Prepare VAT returns and maintain PAYE control accounts Liaise with external accountants Act as the finance lead for CRM, payroll and accounting systems Work closely with Operations to ensure data accuracy and cost control About You Experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Qualified by Experience Strong hands-on bookkeeping and management accounts experience Comfortable working in a weekly payroll and temporary staffing environment Detail-oriented with strong organisational and communication skills Confident working independently and partnering with senior leadership Why Join Cummins Mellor? Flexible part-time hours Hybrid working arrangement A trusted, long-established recruitment business A key role with real influence on business performance If youre looking for a flexible, senior finance role where you can make a meaningful impact, wed love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Invoicing Administrator Location: Rishton, Blackburn Pay: £14.55 per hour (around £28,000 per year) Contract: 12-14 weeks, with the potential to become permanent Start Date: As soon as possible Parking: Yes About the Role We're looking for a temporary Invoicing Administrator to join a friendly and supportive finance team. You'll play a key role in making sure invoices are processed accurately and on time, while working closely with colleagues across the business. If you enjoy working with numbers, staying organised, and being part of a team that values quality and collaboration, this could be a great opportunity for you. What You'll Be Doing Raising and processing a high volume of invoices (800+ per month) Supporting the finance and operational teams with invoicing queries Keeping client information up to date Handling telephone and email enquiries Assisting with general admin tasks and ad-hoc projects What We're Looking For Previous experience in a finance or accounts role (essential) A good understanding of invoicing and basic accounting processes Experience with accounting software (SAP knowledge is a bonus) Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines A positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to help the team Skills & Qualifications Ideally 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above), including Maths and English Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel Well organised, reliable, and comfortable working in a busy environment

Location: Leighton Buzzard Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm Working pattern: Ideally office-based Sector: Construction / Engineering Overview My client is looking to appoint a Finance Manager or experienced Finance Assistant, depending on candidate experience, to join a small, close-knit team at their Leighton Buzzard office. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong accounting fundamentals and experience in a construction or project-based environment. Key Responsibilities • Full responsibility for profit & loss (P&L) reporting, • Ledger management (nominal, purchase, sales), • Balance sheet preparation and reconciliation, • Month-end and financial reporting, • Working closely with operational teams to support project costing and financial control, • Day-to-day finance support within a small team environment Ideal Background • Previous experience within the construction industry (highly desirable), • Strong understanding of P&L, ledgers, and balance sheets, • Comfortable working in a small team environment, • Experience using Integrity Evolution (finance application software) would be a major advantage, • However, candidates without Integrity Evolution experience will still be considered if they have strong transferable systems knowledge

Full time or Part time (pro-rata, likely 4 days per week) applications welcome. Are you an experienced manufacturing finance professional looking for a fully autonomous role where you can influence strategic decisions and drive performance Do you enjoy owning the numbers, advising senior leaders and making a tangible impact on business growth Our client, a well-established manufacturing organisation, is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, performance analysis and budgeting activities. This is a key position working closely with the Senior Management Team, providing accurate, timely and insightful financial information to support operational and strategic decision-making. Offering full ownership of the finance function day-to-day, this role suits a proactive, commercially minded accountant who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will take the lead on management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, COGS reporting and ERP performance, ensuring robust controls and a strong financial governance framework. Ideal applicants will bring proven experience from a manufacturing setting, strong analytical capability, excellent business partnering skills and confidence advising non-finance colleagues. CIMA-qualified or QBE with strong manufacturing experience will be considered. Job Description Prepare accurate and timely periodic Management Accounts and performance reports Oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes Provide detailed, data-driven analysis of COGS, costing models and gross margin performance Act as SAGE X3 ERP lead, ensuring optimal use, robust processes and accurate reporting Maintain and improve financial controls, documentation and transactional processing Partner with Budget Holders, Production, Planning and Supply Chain to drive operational efficiency Support year-end audit activities and manage group reporting requirements Identify financial risks and opportunities, escalating issues where appropriate Contribute to special projects including business change, site expansion and process development Person Specification Essential: CIMA qualified or QBE with strong manufacturing finance experience Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role Proven understanding of product costing, cost control and profitability improvement Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost centre management Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAGE X3) Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and partner effectively with SMT Positive attitude, self-motivation and commercial awareness Desirable: Experience with production planning or inventory control SQL report-writing skills or MRP understanding This is an excellent opportunity to take full ownership of a finance function within a respected manufacturing business. Alongside a competitive salary of up to £55,000 (pro rata if part time) plus 10% bonus, you’ll join a supportive senior team and play a key role in influencing future growth and performance. If you’re looking for autonomy, impact and a genuinely progressive environment, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability

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Head of School - Maths & English Close date 14/02/2026 £54,013 to £59,014 per annum Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to become an integral part of a brilliant education business making a real impact on the lives and opportunities of young people? This could be the role for you! Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals. We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us! The Role As a key member of the Colleges' Leadership Team and one of a team of Heads of School within the College, you will report to the Executive Director of Student Support and Experience. You will be responsible for the leadership and the efficient and effective running of all aspects of the English and Maths School. You will be responsible for delivering the departmental business plan and achieving departmental targets in relation to curriculum, student recruitment, achievement, quality, finance, people and corporate services. You will also provide strong academic planning and operational leadership at School level within the directorate and have specific responsibility for developing and overseeing educational, scholarship and professional practice across the School. What are we looking for? We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who possesses a degree level qualification in Maths or English or equivalent experience in an educational setting, as well as recognised teaching qualification at level 4 or above. You will also have or be willing to work towards a leadership and management qualification. With a recent background of working within the FE sector in a key management position, you will have a track record of successful curriculum management and ideally have experience of implementing English and Maths intervention programmes outside of the classroom with clear measured impact. With excellent interpersonal skills, you'll have the ability to provide direction and leadership that inspires confidence and commitment from others whilst building positive relationships to bring about improvements. Interviews to take place on Monday 2 March 2026 Please press APPLY and we shall send you full details. TPBN1_UKTJ

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