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Regional Finance Manager . You’ll work closely with senior finance leadership while supporting operational and commercial teams, giving you a broad and impactful remit from day one. You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking finance function where development is actively encouraged

A well-established, globally recognised organisation is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support its Operations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Assistant will support procurement activities to ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with operational requirements. Key Responsibilities • Source supplier quotations and support pricing negotiations, • Raise and manage purchase orders and monitor deliveries, • Maintain supplier relationships and manage the order book, • Support inventory control and stock accuracy, • Liaise with internal teams including Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Logistics, • Resolve delivery, quality, and invoice discrepancies, • Support cost-reduction and procurement improvement initiatives, • Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation You will be organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Essential: • Minimum 2 years experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role<...

Experienced Site Financial Controller required for a 15 month maternity cover to provide strong financial leadership during a period of ongoing investment and operational development. You will lead a small onsite finance function and act as the key driver of financial insight, operational

Are you a commercially minded Management Accountant ready to step into a broader, more influential role? An established organisation in Middlesbrough is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join its Financial Planning and Reporting team. The finance function has recently evolved, with Management Accountants transitioning into Business Partner roles, making this an exciting time to join and help shape the direction of the team. The Role This is a blended position, combining approximately 60% business partnering with 40% management accounting. You will retain ownership of month end while acting as the primary finance contact for your business unit. Responsibilities include: Owning month-end, including management accounts, variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations Presenting results to senior leaders, including Executive stakeholders Supporting and constructively challenging operational and commercial teams Leading budgets and quarterly forecasts Providing insight into risks, opportunities and commercial initiatives Driving process improvements and supporting ongoing systems development You will take the numbers from production through to presentation, giving you genuine exposure and influence across the business. About You Open to qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates with strong management accounting experience. You will be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, presenting financial information clearly and building credible working relationships. Experience within a larger or more complex organisation would be advantageous. However, strong candidates from smaller organisations will absolutely be considered if you can demonstrate ownership of processes, meaningful analysis and the right attitude and mindset. This is an excellent opportunity for either an existing Finance Business Partner or a strong Management Accountant ready to step into a more commercially focused role

AM Global are delighted to be assisting our client with their recruit of a Finance Manager to join their growing business based in Middlesbrough. Previous experience within manufacturing or construction is desirable for this role. Job Roles & Responsibilities Bookkeeping and financial record-keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for Group of companies. Process all purchases, including credit card transactions, and ensure proper handling of purchase orders. Reconcile company bank accounts, cash, and vending machine records regularly. Prepare and reconcile stock records as they are introduced. Ensure that all financial data is accurately recorded in the system and resolve discrepancies promptly. Project costing and reporting: Work closely with the commercial department to send detailed project cost reports, ensuring costs are correctly allocated to the relevant projects. Monitor and report on project budgets, identifying any variances or potential risks of cost overruns, and work with the team to address issues. VAT and compliance: Oversee VAT returns for the group of companies ensuring all VAT submissions are made on time and in compliance with HMRC regulations. Keep up to date with changes in VAT rules and ensure that all filings are correct and submitted on time. Work in progress (WIP) management: Accurately track work in progress (WIP) across all projects to ensure proper revenue recognition and cost allocation in line with the percentage-of-completion method. Review and ensure that unbilled work is properly recorded, impacting both project margins and cash flow. Ensure WIP is reconciled regularly to avoid errors and ensure accurate reporting on the balance sheet. Inter-company accounts: Manage and reconcile inter-company transactions, ensuring that all transfers of goods, services, or funds between the companies are accurately recorded. Regularly perform inter-company reconciliations to ensure there are no discrepancies between the companies' financial records and to prepare for group consolidation. CIS: Ensure that all CIS deductions are applied correctly to payments made to subcontractors, in compliance with HMRC requirements. Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns to HMRC. Ensure proper documentation and tracking of subcontractor details for CIS purposes. Advise on any adjustments, refunds, or additional CIS-related transactions as needed. Management accounts: Prepare and submit monthly management accounts including: PAYE reconciliations Prepayments and accruals Loan and hire purchase reconciliations Accountancy journals for all three companies Prepare draft and final management accounts for each company monthly, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Debtors and creditors control: Manage the debtor and creditor accounts Ensuring that payments are received and made on time. Review and follow up on overdue accounts, liaising with clients and suppliers as necessary to ensure prompt settlement. Payroll and pensions: Oversee the processing of wages and pension contributions for all employees. Ensure compliance with PAYE, national insurance, and pension regulations. Ensure that all staff are paid accurately and on time, and that pension schemes are properly administered. Cash flow and forecasting: Work with the senior management team to prepare cash flow forecasts and ensure the business maintains sufficient liquidity to meet its operational needs. Assist in financial planning and provide insights to support strategic decision-making. Commercial focus: Provide financial insights to help support the company’s commercial decisions, ensuring profitability and operational efficiency. Work closely with project managers, the commercial team, and senior leadership to evaluate project costs, financial performance, and potential risks to ensure that the company’s commercial objectives align with its financial goals. Support in making strategic business decisions, from cost control measures to optimising cash flow and working capital management. Accountancy ad-hoc tasks: Handle various ad-hoc finance tasks such as setting up accounts, making proforma payments, handling phone queries, and assisting with any financial matters for the leadership team. Support the team with any other accountancy-related tasks as required. Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm

Site Finance Controller - Teesside FMCG Manufacturing | 15-Month Maternity Cover We are supporting a well-established, high-volume FMCG manufacturer in the appointment of a Site Finance Controller on a 15-month maternity cover contract for one of its largest UK production facilities. This is a key leadership position within a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Sitting on the Site Leadership Team, you will partner closely with the Plant Manager and senior stakeholders across Operations, Supply Chain and Finance to drive performance, strengthen controls and support strategic decision-making. This site represents a significant and highly visible operation within the wider group. The Role As Site Finance Controller, you will take full ownership of site finance, providing both strategic direction and hands-on leadership. You will ensure robust financial planning and governance while delivering meaningful insight that drives operational and commercial performance. Key responsibilities will include: * Acting as a strategic business partner to the Site Leadership Team, shaping objectives and performance targets, and translating operational activity into clear financial insight * Leading the annual budget, periodic forecasting and longer-term planning processes across manufacturing costs, labour, overheads, logistics and capital investment * Delivering high-quality reporting and analysis, including weekly performance updates, monthly management accounts, variance analysis and KPI tracking * Challenging and improving cost performance across materials, labour efficiency, overhead absorption and waste, identifying risks and opportunities to enhance profitability * Ensuring strong financial governance and control, including balance sheet integrity, inventory management, audit compliance and adherence to group accounting standards * Providing financial oversight of capital projects, product changes, process improvements and cost-saving initiatives, ensuring clear tracking of spend and benefits * Leading and developing the on-site finance team while building broader financial awareness across operational functions * Driving continuous improvement within finance processes, enhancing accuracy, pace and insight through simplification and smarter ways of working Package * Salary up to £90,000 per annum (base) * £7,500 annual car allowance * Annual performance bonus (with a strong track record of achievement) * Comprehensive healthcare options including Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Digital GP access and specialist support services * Company pension with employer contributions matched up to 7% * 25 days' holiday plus the option to purchase additional leave * Access to a flexible benefits platform offering discounts, wellbeing tools and lifestyle perks About You You will be a qualified finance professional with proven experience in a manufacturing or FMCG setting, comfortable operating within a large, operationally complex site. You'll bring strong commercial acumen, the ability to influence at senior level, and a proactive approach to driving performance and continuous improvement. This 15-month contract offers the opportunity to step into a high-profile leadership role, make a tangible impact from day one, and add significant experience within a large-scale FMCG manufacturing environment. Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

A leading law firm in the Greater Bristol Area is seeking a Contract Legal Finance Manager for an initial 3–6 month contract. The role involves overseeing key finance operations, including Accounts Receivable and Payable management. Candidates need legal finance experience, particularly in a manag

You'll have strong communication skills that enable you to influence across all levels, communicate financial information to finance and non‑finance colleagues, whilst being able to develop positive cross business relationships. Ultimately, you will be responsible for the timely production and dis

Senior Operational Finance Analyst. You will challenge finance-led testing across end-to-end financial operational processes, ensuring the ERP accurately reflects real-world transactional activity. This role requires strong accounting judgement and operational finance expertise, not just systems exp

A leading UK building products company is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Operations Finance team.

A leading consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Manager to focus on ERP-enabled transformation and transactional finance. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in finance transformation, leading projects, and managing diverse teams. Key qualifications include a fi

A well-known retail organization is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead core operational finance functions. The role focuses on management accounting and financial control while developing a finance team in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the

With our extensive experience in implementing Finance digital solutions to improve clients Finance processes and business, we assist clients to design a finance function that is powered by machines and new models of talent to maintain the relevance and competitiveness of Finance. Experience in at le

As our Operational Finance Systems Manager, you will:. If you’ve got experience in Operational Finance and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. Develop

Provide ad-hoc financial support to site and central finance teams. Play a key role in driving operational performance at site level. Be part of a collaborative, high-performing finance team.

The Operational Research & Analysis (ORA) branch’s core function is to manage, model and price risk across UKEF’s portfolio, monitoring how it evolves as we support UK exports around the globe.

A global investment management firm in London is seeking a Head of Operational Accounting and Control to oversee accounting services and ensure delivery of high-quality outputs. Key responsibilities include overseeing accounting processes, leading transformation initiatives, and enhancing operationa

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Operational Finance Analyst to support a large-scale ERP transformation within a complex, multi-site environment. This hands-on role focuses on finance testing and ensuring financial integrity ahead of system go-live.

Successful candidates will have a solid background in finance and experience in the FMCG industry. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a degree in finance or a related field, to support this pivotal role in the team's operations.

Our team consists of Operational Risk specialists, who support our business globally on complex trading risks, to ensure that the key operational risks are being effectively managed and monitored. Operational Risk highly regarded. Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital

Our team consists of Operational Risk specialists, who support our business globally on complex trading risks, to ensure that the key operational risks are being effectively managed and monitored. You will support and facilitate the continued improvement of processes, controls and operational risk a

Our team consists of Operational Risk specialists, who support our business globally on complex trading risks, to ensure that the key operational risks are being effectively managed and monitored. Operational Risk Manager, Commodity Markets and Finance. You will support and facilitate the continued

A governmental financial agency is seeking analysts for its Operational Research & Analysis branch. The analyst role provides opportunities for collaboration across divisions and involvement in significant projects aimed at improving decision-making and operational efficiency.