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Join Amazon as an Area Manager and gain experience leading a diverse team to ensure your area of the business meets customer demand. In this hands-on role, you'll learn about the complexity of operations at a global business and what it takes to make everything run seamlessly. You'll implement your team's approach to drive productivity while working collaboratively with colleagues to address challenges. This role offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills while contributing to Amazon's mission of being Earth's most customer-centric company. Key job responsibilities • Create, oversee, and drive a culture of safety and wellbeing, • Analyse and implement changes to keep quality and productivity at a consistently high level, • Oversee projects to streamline processes, optimize productivity and increase quality of service for customers within your area of responsibility, • Analyse shift performance against relevant business objectives, and put in place actions to improve our operational excellence, • Work collaboratively with management-level colleagues to standardize shift practices A day in the life Your main focus will be maintaining safety standards within your team and across your site while monitoring and maintaining process efficiency. Your days will include prioritizing routine team management and daily operational tasks, alongside individual escalations, process improvement work, and operational contingency planning. You'll also serve as a role model and mentor to new managers, helping to develop the next generation of leaders. About the team Customer Fulfilment (CF) is where it all started for Amazon - scaling from a humble team of booksellers to a global operation handling over 1.5 million orders daily. Based in Fulfilment Centres (known as the 'First Mile'), we're the first people in the chain getting products to customers at the speed Amazon is known for. We manage dynamic inventory and deliver round the clock, using emerging technology to offer customers a bigger, better range, quickly and affordably. • Bachelor's degree, or experience in a relevant field, • Experience working with stakeholders, • Experience using data to influence business decisions, • Experience in people management, • Experience within a distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (_) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit _ for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business makes sure we fulfil and dispatch orders efficiently so that our customers get their items on time. As an Area Manager, you’ll make sure your site is running as smoothly as it should so that we can meet customer demand. You will be leading a team that helps keep our operations safe, efficient, and of a high quality and taking on a number of projects across our network to drive productivity. Key job responsibilities Create, oversee, and drive a culture of safety and wellbeing Analyse and implement changes to keep quality and productivity at a consistently high level Oversee projects to streamline processes, optimise productivity and increase quality of service for customers within your area of responsibility Analyse shift performance against relevant business objectives, and put in place actions to improve our operational excellence Work collaboratively with management-level colleagues to standardise shift practices A day in the life You’ll work on a shift pattern at one of our sites, making sure it is as productive as it can be. Your main focus will be to own and drive a culture of safety and uphold quality and shift performance standards. You’ll also oversee process improvements within your area and drive implementation. A typical day is varied, including everything from routine team management and daily operational responsibilities to process improvement and wide-scale operational contingency tasks. You’ll also be a role model and mentor to new managers. About the team Amazon Logistics, or AMZL, handles ‘last mile’ delivery duties in partnership with third-party distribution businesses. We utilise creative thinking and continuous improvement initiatives to get millions of physical products into the hands of our customers. Our goal is to make our customers’ delivery experience as smooth as possible and roll out global delivery solutions for our newest concepts, like Amazon Fresh, Prime Now and Amazon Restaurants. There are two sides to what we do. Our ‘under the roof’ associates process millions of products for dispatch to our delivery teams. Our team is people-focused and supportive, particularly as lots of our people work through the night. We focus mostly on operations, with 24/7 shifts in most of our locations. Meanwhile, our ‘on the road’ people work with Amazon Flex - a network of delivery contractors. Every year, we continually raise the bar for customer experience with new, innovative delivery services. We look for new ways to overcome industry wide logistics challenges and new ideas to reduce our carbon footprint, supported by a portfolio of Electric Vehicles and technology to help us do just that. • Experience managing people, • Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal, • A degree, • Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership, • Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions, • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques, • Experience in logistics, • Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment, • Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (_) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit _ for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons BDO’s Tax Accounting Group is a national group bringing together tax professionals who specialise in tax accounting and tax audit work. Headed by an equity partner, we can offer an exciting and quality career path for ambitious people. This role will provide tax audit support on our largest, high-profile audits across a range of groups and sectors. Just as key will be acting as a tax accounting specialist to our non-audit clients, assisting with complex provisioning engagements and the tax accounting aspects of GAAP conversions, carve out accounting and acquisition accounting. Clients and audited entities include FTSE companies, AIM listed companies, large inbounds and private equity backed businesses. You will be responsible for a number of tax audits, acting as the point of contact with the main audit team, and working closely with junior staff and tax partners to deliver this work. You will also work on a number of ad hoc, project-based engagements working with other BDO teams, using your tax accounting knowledge in different contexts to deliver the best to our clients. You will act as a key contact for tax accounting queries for the wider tax and audit practices and be involved in coaching and training more junior members of the team. When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We’re looking for someone with: Prior experience of tax accounting and tax auditing, with a clear desire to specialise in this area. Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory. General corporate tax experience providing corporate tax advisory and/or compliance services to a variety of clients. Good project management skills, including meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team. Experience of coaching and training more junior staff. Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders. Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Sureserve Sureserve mission is to be the trusted partner of choice to the social housing and related public sector in delivering essential and affordable heating, energy savings, and compliance solutions. We are playing a key and progressive role in decarbonisation, always delivering for customers, employees, residents and the environment with safety, integrity and respect at the forefront of everyt... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Sureserve provide market leading compliance and energy services across the UK, with close to 4000 employees working from over 20 offices. Sureserve is a trusted partner for housing associations, local authorities, and residents, delivering high-quality compliance and energy services. Our focus on energy efficiency, safe and compliant homes, and enhanced quality of life makes us a leader in the indu... ZIPC1_UKTJ

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with PwC to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Engineering Support Manager Location: Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, Wednesbury, WS10 0AR Salary: £45,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits! Contract: Full time, Permanent Benefits: Free Travel on Trams & NX Buses (for you and your partner) + MML Pension + 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays) Keep the West Midlands moving safely, reliably, and securely! At Midland Metro Limited (MML), we are proud to oper... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Sureserve provide market leading compliance and energy services across the UK, with close to 5000 employees working from over 30 offices. Sureserve is a trusted partner for housing associations, local authorities, and residents, delivering high-quality compliance and energy services. Our focus on energy efficiency, safe and compliant homes, and enhanced quality of life makes us a leader in the in... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Due to promotion of the current job holder, this worldwide market leading manufacturer of packaging machinery supplying the pharmaceutical market is looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager who is a qualified Engineer, and who has experience of a similar role working with the pharmaceutical or food or similar industries. BASIC SALARY: up to £50,000 BENEFITS:· Open ended Annual Bonus · 7.5% Pension · Life Assurance LOCATION: Factory based in Warwickshire, with trips to client sites 4 or 5 times per year in the UK and worldwide when necessary. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Birmingham, Coventry, Worcester, Cheltenham, Warwick, Rugby, Leicester JOB DESCRIPTION: Project Manager, Project Engineer - packaging machinery, capital equipment, PPMA A classic Project Management role, acting as a liaison point for clients, sales, design, manufacturing, 3rd party suppliers, agents and after sales & service in the UK and worldwide. As the successful Project Manager, you will be taking projects from order through to installation. Projects are typically worth up to £5 million with project cycles lasting 3 months to over 1 year and you will be typically working with 10 to 15 live projects at any one time. Full and intensive product training will be given. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Project Manager, Project Engineer - packaging machinery, capital equipment, PPMA · You MUST have a proven track record as a Project Manager or Project Engineer. · You MUST have worked with a manufacturing company supplying machinery based solutions to the pharmaceutical, food or similar industries. · You will be an excellent communicator and happy to be a `hands on` Project Manager. · You WILL be qualified to HNC level or equivalent in either Mechanical or Electrical engineering. THE COMPANY: A well established UK manufacturing site of a worldwide market leading manufacturer of packaging machinery supplied into the pharmaceutical industry in the UK and worldwide via the companies own sales teams and agents. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MPH18519, Wallace Hind Selection

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. This is a new and exciting role at Crisis Skylight Birmingham to join a team of experienced and highly skilled staff supporting homeless people move into their own long term sustainable tenancies. Location: Crisis Skylight Birmingham, 25 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AE Contract type: Fixed Term till July 2027 Salary: £38,645 per annum About the role As Landlord Liaison Coach, you will join our team in Birmingham at an exciting time, delivering an outstanding property procurement service across the private and social rented sector. Working alongside our team of lead worker coaches you will identify appropriate matches of tenants and homes. In addition, you will be managing your own caseload of homeless members and providing advice, guidance and advocacy. It’s a role requiring commercial acumen and creativity as you partner with both social and private landlords to source accommodation for our members. You will work collaboratively with partners and staff across the organisation to ensure tenants receive the support they need to sustain their homes and landlord relationships are nurtured. There is scope for development of the role and plenty of support. It’s a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own and shape it from the beginning. About you To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following skills, experience and knowledge: • Experience of sourcing, procuring, and allocating accommodation and making tenancies work for tenants and landlords, • Knowledge of the Birmingham (and surrounding areas) housing market and the barriers and opportunities faced by people who are homeless, • Experience of working with homeless people and supporting them achieve a positive housing outcome, • Understanding of housing law, • Developing, building, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, • Experience of working in a lettings and housing procurement environment, • Managing a caseload of homeless people and working towards case management standards, • Showing resilience when dealing with difficult situations, • A self-starter who can work on their own initiative Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply. We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. Working at Crisis Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness. Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness. As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: • A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage, • Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy, • Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%, • 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave, • Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay, • Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm, • Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly, • And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation. How do I apply? Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications. Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026 at 23:59 Interviews will take place on Thursday 9th July 2026 at Crisis Skylight Birmingham, 25 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AE AI in Job Applications We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences Accessibility We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

James’ Place, Community Fundraising and Engagement Executive Job Title: Community Fundraising and Engagement Executive – West Midlands Salary: £24,160 per annum (£30,200 FTE) Hours: 0.8FTE, 30 hours per week (flexible over 5 days – to be discussed with successful candidate). There may be occasions when evening or weekend availability is needed. Contract Type: Permanent Location: Hybrid – based 2/3 days per week in our Birmingham centre Reports to: Fundraising Manager Community THE CHARITY Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham. James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it. James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need. THE OPPORTUNITY This is a new role designed to raise and facilitate fundraising for James’ Place Birmingham and to grow community and voluntary sector relationships across the region to raise awareness of James’ Place to drive referrals to our Birmingham centre. As part of the Fundraising team, you will take a leading role in building strong networks across Birmingham and the West Midlands, helping to establish our centre as a sustainable source of life-saving support for men in suicidal crisis. The postholder will spend 50% of their time working collaboratively and taking responsibility for establishing fundraising activity across the West Midlands with appropriate support from centre staff and fundraising colleagues, the Head of Fundraising and Communications, Director of Fundraising and External Affairs and the Chief Executive and Trustees. They will spend 40% of their time building community-based relationships with the aim of raising awareness to drive referrals to the centre, working closely with the Head of Centre Birmingham and the Centre Manager in Birmingham to do so. It is recognised that this will vary week to week depending on the current needs of the organisations. This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious individual eager to grow their skills and career while helping to secure the funding and relationships needed to achieve the charity’s long-term goals. Direct Fundraising Work 50% • Develop and grow a network of local donors (including HNWI, corporates, community fundraisers as well as Trusts and Foundations), volunteer supporters and influencers across the West Midlands with a view to increasing the fundraising reach of the organisation., • Steward existing donors volunteers and prospects to secure long-term multi-year support., • Support community engagement and attend fundraising events to help achieve the organisation’s fundraising ambitions., • Identify regional funding opportunities and support with the preparation and submission of grant applications and funding proposals., • Collaborate closely with internal teams across fundraising, communications, events, and clinical teams to maximise opportunities. Direct Outreach Work 40% • Support Heads of Centre to identify and engage with a range of partner organisations across Birmingham and the West Midlands, helping to raise awareness of the charity’s work., • Build and maintain positive relationships with local statutory, voluntary, and community sector organisations, acting as a professional and approachable representative of the charity., • Assist with partnership activity, including attending meetings, forums, and events, to share information about services and strengthen local connections., • Help to coordinate partnership communications and ensure relevant information about the charity’s work is shared clearly and consistently with external partners., • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to support joined-up approaches to partnership and engagement activity., • Identify and feedback opportunities for partnership working that could support fundraising, community engagement, and service awareness. Administration 10% • Ensure all fundraising activities are delivered to a high standard ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice guidelines., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the CRM database., • Work collaboratively with both clinical and non-fundraising colleagues within the Birmingham centre and across the organisation, building their confidence and capability in fundraising activities., • Ensure all fundraising activities are delivered to a high standard, meeting regulatory and ethical requirements. Working in the Wider Charity • Represent James’ Place with professionalism, respect, and confidence at all times., • Participate in review and evaluation processes to support the ongoing development, effectiveness, and sustainability of James’ Place as a respected charity., • Undertake any additional duties as required to support the successful delivery of the organisation’s business plan. Values • Demonstrate commitment to the James’ Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential • Proven experience of fundraising in the charity sector, with a track record of achieving results in at least two of the following income streams: Community fundraising, Corporate partnerships, events, major gift fundraising from High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and Trusts and Foundations., • Strong understanding of donor motivations and what drives charitable giving across different audiences., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive messages and build rapport., • Confidence and professionalism in engaging and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and partners., • Excellent time management skills, • Practical, resilient, and flexible, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities., • Innovative thinker, open to exploring new ideas and approaches to fundraising., • Collaborative and solution-focused, able to work constructively with others to overcome challenges., • A team player, willing to support colleagues and take on additional responsibilities when required., • Capable of working on difficult and sensitive issues, demonstrating kindness, integrity, and emotional resilience, and seeking or offering help when needed. Desirable • Experience using CRM databases (e.g. Salesforce), • Understanding of, and interest in, mental health and suicide prevention. WE OFFER • A 7% employer contributory pension scheme., • Family friendly policies., • Death in service insurance scheme., • 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period. HOW TO APPLY To apply, please use the online application system to submit your CV detailing your experience, roles and responsibilities, and answer the screening questions. If you have any queries or experience challenges with the application process, please email ASKHR@jamesplace.org.uk Closing date: 9am on Monday 22nd June 2026 Interviews are expected to be held online on 7th July 2026 Here at James' Place, we want you to feel comfortable in sharing your authentic selves and personal experiences, so we ask that you do not submit an application that has been formulated by AI. You may wish to use AI to support with structural aspects such as grammar and formatting, however your application must reflect your own genuine experiences, critical thinking and creativity. James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation. If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance. Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check. REF-229 053

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We’ll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you’ll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We’ll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You’ll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You’ll be someone : With the ability to identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Who can identify and understand needs of the Audited Entity, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree the needs and potential solutions with Managers or Partner. Who can build and maintain strong relationships with new and established Audited Entities, identifying opportunities and be a point of contact throughout the year. With experience of conducting rigorous project and financial management on all projects, completing projects within agreed timescales and raising issues in a timely manner. Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or overseas equivalent. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team. Experience of managing projects. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Role: Business Development Manager - IT Distribution Salary: £40,000 basic + Double OTE (£80,000) Location: Birmingham We're looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a fast-growing IT distributor and play a key role in driving new revenue, building partner relationships, and expanding our customer base. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives o... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Maintenance Technician Location: Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR Salary: £36,501 - £41,153 per annum following the successful completion of the probation period and merits. Contract: Full time, Permanent, 12-hour shifts - 4 on, 4 off Over Time: Overtime is available. Benefits: Free travel on trams & NX buses (for you and your partner) + MML Pension + 23 days' holiday (plus b... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Sureserve Sureserve mission is to be the trusted partner of choice to the social housing and related public sector in delivering essential and affordable heating, energy savings, and compliance solutions. We are playing a key and progressive role in decarbonisation, always delivering for customers, employees, residents and the environment with safety, integrity and respect at the forefront of everyt... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Robert Walters - Head of Finance - Permanent - Hybrid - South Birmingham - £75,000 - £85,000 per annum Our client, a fast-paced and high-growth business, is looking for a commercially astute Head of Finance to take ownership of the finance function, drive performance, and partner the business in delivering its strategic objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance leader to operate in a dynamic environment, influence decision-making, and build a high-performing team within a supportive and progressive organisation. Key responsibilities of the Head of Finance: • Lead and oversee the full finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting., • Partner with senior leadership to drive commercial decision-making and business performance., • Deliver timely and insightful management accounts, forecasts, and budgets., • Provide clear financial analysis and commentary to support strategic initiatives and growth plans., • Own cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and financial planning., • Lead, develop, and mentor a finance team, fostering a high-performance culture., • Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and controls., • Support business transformation projects and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies., • Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and advisors.Key essentials of the Head of Finance:, • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (essential), • Proven experience in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment, • Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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A professional services firm in Birmingham is recruiting for a Senior Finance Business Partner. As the business continues to grow, it is investing heavily in its commercial finance capability to drive strategic decision-making and support long-term profitability. As Commercial Finance Manager, you w

Corporate & International and Transaction Taxes require Associate Partner, no timesheets!.Due to continued growth and a growing service line, this popular independent firm are looking for an Associate Partner to join them in one of their national offices.You will be working in Corporate & Internatio

As a commercially minded, business first Purchasing Manager, you'll thrive in a hands-on role within a rapidly changing business. You'll bring process, procedure and a fresh approach to working with suppliers from around the world (some well-known brands), along with experience in developing others you'll have a key understanding and knowledge of working with or for distribution partners BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £70,000 BENEFITS:· 10% bonus paid annually · Pension scheme LOCATION: Redditch COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa, Worcester, Cheltenham, Coventry, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Banbury JOB DESCRIPTION: Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager - Industrial consumables With continuous growth comes continuous challenge, we are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to assess, conduct gap analysis and create a plan to ensure the department can continue to scale at the needs of the business. You will have a key role in delivering a purchasing strategy in an environment focussed on continuous improvement and growth. Key areas of focus are: · Work closely with, lead and develop a small team · Manage and oversee UK & European spend (£20+ million) · Assess how to get best value out of the current procurement relationships (500 active), rationalise our supplier portfolio · Drive improved commercial relationships and ideally terms across the supplier base KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager - Industrial consumables This Purchasing Manager role and business will appeal to you if you are excited by the prospect of joining a company that is looking to significantly improve its turnover and profitability in the coming years. We are on a journey which requires a robust operation and purchasing department which can match current trajectory. To be successful in your application you will: · Hold a qualification in procurement either CIPs or MCIPs. · Have a proven track record and experience in a technical B2B environment. · Be hands-on in your approach and be prepared to listen and be prudent but also be happy to make hard decisions. · Be able to demonstrate solid experience of distribution · Be able to demonstrable working closely with suppliers for 'win win' outcomes. · Comfortable in simplicity, we want efficiency and not complexity. · Have operated with 1000+ SKUs. You will be strong willed, commercial and confident in your approach and experienced in a similar change / growth environment. THE COMPANY: A well-established global business working with key industries across a wide range of critical consumables and components. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MH18505, Wallace Hind Selection

Trinity House Group are delighted to be working with this prestigious, innovative, modern business, as we support them in the recruitment of Finance Business Partner, based in Birmingham. We are seeking an accomplished professional to support the senior leadership team, to provide analytical business support and insights to optimise UK financial performance.The Job: You will be an ambitious, established commercial accountant, with proven experience of building relationships within the non-financial stakeholders to take a joined up, proactive approach. Duties include: • Deliver insightful financial analysis to inform key business decisions., • Lead financial planning and reporting processes., • Identify risks and opportunities, driving proactive solutions to enhance financial performance., • Develop and maintain strong relationships across departments to promote financial literacy and effective resource management., • Support the senior leadership team on strategic projects, investment cases and complex financial analysis., • Prepare and present high-quality financial reports to senior management., • Cost analysis to identify key variances and trends., • Identify improvements within finance systems, driving efficiencies.Requirements:, • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified., • Proven track record in a similar role within a fast-paced business environment, ideally working closely with c-suite., • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills., • Strong communication and influencing abilities, with the confidence to challenge and guide stakeholders., • Resilient self-starter who identifies problems and implements solutions., • Excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail with a methodical approach., • Commercial acumen, ideally gained within a multi-site business environment., • There will be some travel involved to other sites in the UK.In Return:, • Salary £70,000, • Hybrid working, • Discretionary bonus, • Enhanced pension, • 25 days holiday, rising with service, • Opportunity to work with a market-leading, polished, growing brand with a positive and down-to-earth culture. If this sounds like you, contact Sophie Evans at Trinity House Group on 07812 079718 for further information, or apply direct!

Audit Director - Corporate Growth & RI Pathway A rare senior leadership opportunity has arisen for an Audit Director - Corporate Growth & RI Pathway to join a highly respected, fast-growing professional services environment. Operating in Birmingham and working within a forward-thinking accountancy setting, this is a role where you will have real influence over client delivery, team development, and the continued expansion of a thriving audit function. This Audit Director - Corporate Growth & RI Pathway position sits at the heart of a modern, partner-led business where strategic thinking and commercial impact are genuinely valued. You will be based in Birmingham, taking ownership of high-quality audit engagements while helping shape the direction of a growing accountancy practice. The role blends technical excellence with leadership, client engagement, and business growth responsibilities, offering a clear route towards senior equity-level progression. What you'll be doing • Leading and overseeing complex audit engagements from planning through to completion, • Managing and developing high-performing audit teams across a varied client portfolio, • Taking responsibility for client relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery, • Contributing to business development activity and identifying opportunities for growth, • Supporting internal initiatives to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and technical standards, • Playing a key role in mentoring and developing future leaders within the team, • Collaborating with senior stakeholders to support strategic growth plansWhat we're looking for, • Strong background in external audit within a professional services environment, • Proven leadership experience managing teams and client portfolios, • Excellent technical knowledge with exposure to complex audit assignments, • Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities, • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, • Ambition to operate at senior leadership level and progress towards RI statusWhat's on offer, • Competitive salary: £95,000 - £120,000 (DOE) plus performance-related bonus, • Hybrid working with strong flexibility built into the structure, • Clear progression pathway towards senior leadership and equity potential, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with holiday purchase options, • Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, and parental leave, • Pension scheme, life assurance, and employee wellbeing support, • Cycle to work scheme and electric vehicle support options, • Ongoing professional development and leadership development opportunitiesInterested? To explore this opportunity further, we are keen to speak with senior audit professionals who are ready for their next step. If you are considering a move into a role like Audit Director - Corporate Growth & RI Pathway in Birmingham within accountancy, this could represent a strong career progression opportunity. Confidential discussions are welcomed.

• Genuine Business Partnering, • Business Planning and Forecasting, • Continuous Improvement and ProjectsOverview A highly regarded international professional services organisation is looking to appoint a commercially minded accountant to support a key business division. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, providing insight, challenge, and analysis to help drive financial performance and strategic decision-making across the business. The position would suit an ambitious qualified accountant who enjoys combining detailed analysis with genuine business partnering and commercial influence. Key Responsibilities Financial Performance & Analysis, • Produce and distribute monthly management accounts with clear commentary and performance insight, • Analyse financial results, trends, and KPIs to identify opportunities for improved profitability and efficiency, • Support senior leadership with rolling forecasts and reforecasts to ensure accurate business planning, • Provide meaningful analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making Business Planning & Forecasting, • Assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-range business plans, • Support the development and evaluation of business cases for strategic initiatives and investment decisions, • Work collaboratively with stakeholders to challenge assumptions and improve financial outcomes, • Ensure forecasting and planning submissions are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines Commercial Finance & Business Partnering, • Partner with senior operational stakeholders to support commercial decision-making, • Provide financial support around pricing, profitability, client performance, and commercial proposals, • Analyse profitability across clients, sectors, and service lines, making recommendations to improve margins, • Support wider business development activity through financial insight and modelling Financial Control & Reporting, • Monitor revenue, billing, cash collection, and working capital performance, • Support reporting around WIP, utilisation, and other operational metrics, • Prepare regular KPI and performance reporting for senior leadership, • Monitor expenditure against budgets and support financial governance processes Continuous Improvement & Projects, • Contribute to process improvement initiatives across finance and commercial operations, • Support ad-hoc strategic and operational finance projects, • Deliver finance-related guidance and support to non-finance stakeholders where required Candidate Profile, • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, • Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability, • Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels, • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, • Previous experience within professional services would be advantageous, though not essential, • Experience using planning and forecasting tools such as TM1, Cognos or similar would be beneficial What’s on Offer, • Exposure to senior leadership and commercially focused decision-making, • A highly collaborative and supportive culture, • Genuine opportunity to influence and add value to the wider business, • Hybrid working model with flexibility around office and home working, • Strong progression and development opportunities within a well-established international organisation

Your new companyWe are supporting a leading professional services firm based in Birmingham City Centre with the recruitment of a commercially focused Finance Business Partner. This firm has a very strong global presence and a collaborative and progressive culture. Your new roleAs a Commercial Finance Lead, you will act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, providing robust financial insight, challenge and support to drive performance and strategic decision-making. Working closely with leadership and key decision-makers, you will lead the budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and delivering clear, insightful analysis to support better decision-making.You will play a key role in challenging assumptions, identifying opportunities to enhance both revenue and profitability, and supporting important commercial activities such as pricing, tenders, investment cases and strategic hires. Alongside this, you will drive financial discipline across areas including work in progress, billing, debt management and cost control, while delivering reporting that improves visibility and accountability across the business.In addition, you will partner closely with business development teams to maximise client profitability and commercial outcomes, while leading and developing a small commercial finance team and fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and contribute directly to the strategic direction and financial success of the business.What you'll need to succeedWe are looking for a commercially focused finance professional who can make an immediate impact, operate with credibility and confidence in a senior stakeholder environment. You will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and bring strong commercial acumen, with a proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders effectively.You will have advanced analytical and financial modelling capability, combined with excellent communication skills that allow you to present complex financial information in a clear and accessible way. A track record of driving business performance and delivering measurable results is essential, alongside experience of managing and developing team members.You should be a strong problem-solver who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and able to deal with complexity and ambiguity. Experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous, as would an understanding of key financial performance drivers such as utilisation, margins and working capital. Familiarity with financial planning and reporting tools is also desirable.What you'll get in returnThis is an excellent opportunity to join a leading professional services firm. While the role is offered on an interim basis, there is potential for it to become permanent. A competitive day rate or fixed-term contract package is available.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Motor Finance OR Asset Backed Lending UK | Flexible Location | SMF2 Role We are building something from the ground up. We are seeking a hands-on, entrepreneurial CFO to lead the Finance function in a fast-growing, FCA-regulated lending business spanning motor finance and asset backed lending. This is not a “reporting only” CFO role. You will build the finance function, shape the funding strategy, and sit at the centre of growth, regulation, and investor relationships. SMF2 responsibility under FCA SM&CR applies. What you’ll own • Build and lead the entire Finance function from scratch, • Shape financial strategy, planning, and performance, • Lead debt funding, warehouse facilities, and asset backed lending, • Own liquidity, treasury, and capital structure, • Deliver regulatory reporting and FCA engagement, • Build systems, controls, and scalable finance operations, • Partner directly with CEO, Board, investors, and lendersWhat we’re looking for, • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), • 15+ years senior finance leadership experience, • Strong background in lending (motor finance or ABL), • Experience building finance functions in growth environments, • Exposure to structured funding or securitisation, • Comfortable in regulated, fast-moving businessesYou will be, • A builder, not just a maintainer, • Comfortable operating at Board level and in the detail, • Entrepreneurial, commercially sharp, and execution focused, • Strong on governance, regulation, and risk awarenessThis is a rare opportunity to shape a finance function, funding platform, and regulated lender from day one.

I'm partnering with a thriving Midlands organisation to recruit a Financial Controller into a highly visible role that sits at the centre of both financial reporting and commercial finance.Reporting directly to the Group Head of Finance, this position offers the opportunity to act as a genuine second-in-command, combining strong technical accounting and financial control responsibilities with meaningful involvement in business performance, strategic decision-making and stakeholder engagement.The OpportunityYou'll take ownership of the month-end and year-end reporting cycle, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial information. Alongside this, you'll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, business planning and performance analysis, helping senior stakeholders understand the financial drivers of the business and supporting informed decision-making.Key Responsibilities• Lead the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting• Ensure strong financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies• Support the delivery of year-end statutory accounts and act as a key contact for external auditors• Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across the business• Provide meaningful financial analysis and commercial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making• Partner with senior stakeholders across operations, supply chain and commercial teams to improve performance and profitability• Manage cash flow forecasting and support working capital optimisation initiatives• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and systems, including ERP enhancements• Lead, coach and develop a small finance team• Support tax, VAT and other statutory compliance requirementsAbout You• ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally trained within practice or possessing a strong technical accounting background• Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls and statutory accounting requirements• Keen to combine technical expertise with commercial finance and business partnering responsibilities• Able to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders• Proactive, curious and confident in challenging assumptions and driving improvements• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel and systems skills• Previous experience managing or mentoring junior team members would be advantageousWhat's on Offer• £60,000 - £70,000 plus competitive benefits package• Direct exposure to senior leadership and key business decisions• A genuinely broad role spanning both technical and commercial finance• The opportunity to shape processes, influence performance and drive improvements• Clear progression potential within a growing and evolving organisationThis is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who wants to move beyond pure reporting and controls, gaining broader commercial exposure while continuing to build on a solid financial accounting foundation.

~~Robert Walters - Finance Director - Permanent - Birmingham - £80,000 - £95,000 per annum~~ Our client, a well-established retailer, is seeking an experienced Finance Director to drive both financial performance and operational excellence. This is a key leadership role offering significant influence across the business, with a strong blend of strategic and hands-on responsibilities. Key responsibilities of the Finance Director: • Lead and oversee the finance function, ensuring robust financial governance and control, • Partner closely with senior stakeholders to drive commercial decision-making and business performance, • Take ownership of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, • Provide strategic and operational insight to support business growth, • Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team, • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, • Work cross-functionally to align finance with wider operational objectivesKey essentials of the Finance Director:, • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to operate across both strategic and operational delivery, • Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing key decisions, • Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred) At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Location: Birmingham and surrounding areas Working Pattern: Hybrid working, 2-3 Days on-site working Engagement Route: Personal Services Company / Limited Company (IR35 status to be determined on an assignment basis) Day Rate: negotiable Who we are At Grant Thornton we’re building something bold. We’re doing things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity. Our journey from great to exceptional is well underway. With significant investment behind us and a clear strategy for growth, there’s real momentum. Our Agile Talent Community (ATC) brings together experienced contract professionals who want choice without losing connection. You work where you add the most value, alongside teams who treat you as a partner rather than a placeholder. Joining us in CFO Solutions – Finance Placements Grant Thornton’s CFO Solutions provides strategic, transformation and execution support for CFOs, through multiple services including finance consultancy, finance placements, business process outsourcing and technical accounting advice. The Finance Placements team focuses on providing an on-demand and project-focused accounting service, deploying individuals and teams of interim finance professionals into our clients’ finance functions to help them through periods of challenge or change. If you’re an experienced Interim Financial Accountant who’s tired of choosing between freedom and meaningful work, there’s another route. Within CFO Solutions you’ll be given the opportunity to take on short- to medium-term projects that sharpen your expertise, stretch your thinking, and give you a different angle on familiar challenges - all without locking you into a single path. You can engage with us through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms - whichever way gives you the freedom you’re looking for Skills we are looking for • Fully qualified member of a professional accounting body such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent., • Experience working within Industry, in companies with an annual turnover of a minimum of £50m+, ideally within a listed FTSE business and/or Top 20 practice within financial/statutory accounting capacity., • Experience of half and full-year-end accounts preparation, audit liaison and preparation of monthly management accounts., • Group Accounts Consolidation and Intercompany accounting., • Financial reporting under IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP, or international GAAP., • Preparation of year-end statutory accounts and audits. Why Consultants choose the ATC • Work that moves you forward, • When a project fits your skills, we’ll get in touch, but you choose whether it’s right for you. That means working on engagements that genuinely build your portfolio and expand your expertise., • The freedom of contracting without the hidden admin, • You’re not left to navigate the freelance world alone. Our Agile Talent team helps you understand freelance regulation and connects you with people who broaden your thinking through our teams and clients., • Community you can actually feel, • Connection shouldn’t disappear just because you’re contracting. From market insights to wellbeing sessions to networking events, you’ll be part of a community designed to make the independent path less isolated and more impactful. Our culture and values We have a culture where talented people thrive – where high performance is not just expected but enabled. It’s a culture built on clarity, curiosity, and care. One that challenges us to aim higher, where we’re encouraged to make the most of an abundance of resources to fuel our own development, and where we support each other to grow, learn, and succeed. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. How to join We keep the process straightforward, because the real work happens once you’re here. • Submit your CV and basic details through our online application., • If there’s a match, a recruiter will reach out to discuss., • Meet key stakeholders for a focused conversation., • Complete your background checks, join the Agile Talent Community, and start exploring the opportunities we have to offer. If you need adjustments at any point in the process, please let us know during the application stage - we aim to make sure our roles are accessible to everyone.

Birmingham We're partnering with an established, entrepreneurial supply and distribution business entering an exciting new phase of growth. Following a recent strategic realignment, the business is targeting a 33% increase in revenue over the next five years. They are now looking to appoint a Finance Director, a commercially minded finance leader who will partner closely with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team to shape strategy, enable growth and build the infrastructure required to scale. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a highly visible leadership role combining strategic finance, operational improvement and commercial influence. You will act as a key partner to the MD and SLT - providing challenge, insight and risk mitigation whilst enabling decision-making in a business committed to growth. This is a role defined by commercial influence, strategic input and business leadership. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as the MD's primary financial partner, helping shape long-term strategy and business growth, • Supporting the SLT through commercial insight, strategic challenge and effective risk management, • Providing commercial input around supplier arrangements, customer agreements, contracts and profitability, • Leading a business-wide ERP implementation, driving successful adoption across finance, operations, procurement and reporting, • Improving FP&A capability, management insight and dashboard reporting, creating clearer visibility to support decision-making, • Acting as the business lead for AI adoption, identifying practical ways to improve reporting, efficiency and workflow, • Building scalable finance, reporting and governance frameworks to support future growth, • Leading core finance responsibilities including compliance, controls, reporting and team leadership About You You are a fully qualified finance leader with strong post-qualification experience and the credibility to operate at Senior Leadership level. You bring: • Proven experience in a senior finance role within a growth-focused, commercially driven business, • A track record of successfully leading ERP transformation projects, with the ability to drive adoption across the wider business, • Strong commercial judgement across contracts, supplier/customer arrangements and business performance, • A technically curious mindset, excited by the opportunity to leverage technology and AI to drive smarter decisions and greater efficiency, • The confidence to challenge constructively, influence senior stakeholders and facilitate decision-making, • A relationship-led leadership style, able to build credibility, influence and trust without ego or friction Why Join? • Opportunity to join a business with clear growth ambition and a strategy already delivering results, • Genuine influence at board and Senior Leadership Team level, • Ability to shape strategy, not just execute it, • A pivotal role in enabling growth through systems, commercial insight and operational improvement, • Strong people-first culture with a real commitment to leadership development, mentorship and coaching , including at Director level, • A fantastic opportunity for an operationally strong finance leader to take a broader, more strategic seat at the table If you're looking for a Finance Director role where you can genuinely influence strategy, drive meaningful change and help shape the next stage of growth, this is a standout opportunity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys combining strong analytical capability with true business partnering. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across operations and leadership teams, providing financial insight, driving performance, and supporting strategic decision-making. The role blends commercial finance, FP&A, reporting and hands-on analysis. Client Details The employer is a well-established organisation going through high growth, known for its professional and structured approach to business. Operating as a medium-sized company, they focus on delivering excellence in their field while fostering a results-oriented working environment. Description • Prepare and manage financial forecasts, budgets, and performance reports., • Provide insightful analysis to support strategic decisions and business growth., • Monitor financial performance and identify trends to improve profitability., • Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting., • Assist in the development of long-term financial plans and strategies., • Evaluate potential risks and opportunities impacting financial outcomes., • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements., • Lead and mentor junior team members within the finance department. Profile • Qualified accountant- ACA/ACCA/CIMA, • Excellent financial modelling skills and advanced excel user, • Proven ability to deliver accurate financial forecasts and reports., • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills., • Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams. Job Offer • Competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000 per annum., • Hybrid working, • Chance to lead and develop within a medium-sized organisation.

Your new companyJoin a forward-thinking professional services organisation renowned for its high-performance culture, commitment to client excellence, and strong market reputation. As the business continues to grow, it is investing heavily in its commercial finance capability to drive strategic decision-making and support long-term profitability. You will be joining a collaborative leadership team that values insight, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your new roleAs Commercial Finance Manager, you will act as a key strategic partner to senior stakeholders across the business. You will take ownership of commercial analysis, pricing, forecasting, and performance management, providing clear insights that influence future direction and growth. What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will need to bring a recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, along with strong commercial finance experience-ideally gained within professional services or a complex, project-led environment. You should possess excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate data into meaningful insight, combined with confident business partnering abilities and credibility at senior level. A proactive mindset is essential, along with the confidence to challenge constructively, drive change, and work at pace. Strong Excel and financial modelling skills will also be important. What you'll get in returnIn return, you will join a supportive and ambitious organisation that values innovation and empowers its people. You can expect a competitive salary and benefits package, along with hybrid working and flexible arrangements to support work-life balance. There will be clear opportunities for progression and professional development, as well as the chance to make a visible and lasting impact on business performance. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Interim Tax AccountantCentral Birmingham (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)6 Month Contract | Up to £450 per day (Inside IR35) | Immediate Start We are supporting a large, complex organisation in Central Birmingham to appoint an Interim Tax Accountant on a 6-month contract. This role sits within a well-structured finance function and will take ownership of UK corporate tax compliance and reporting, alongside broader exposure to financial reporting and month-end processes. This is a strong opportunity for a technically capable, qualified accountant with hands-on UK tax experience who is available to start at short notice. Key Responsibilities Tax Compliance & Reporting • Prepare and submit UK corporation tax returns, • Manage quarterly corporation tax payments on account, • Prepare quarterly VAT and monthly CIS returns, • Calculate and post current and deferred tax, • Support tax disclosures within statutory accounts, • Maintain and enhance tax controls, processes and governance frameworks, • Act as a key contact for internal and external auditors, • Support IFRS tax reporting requirements Financial Reporting & Control • Support monthly management accounts close, • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, • Deliver variance analysis against budget and forecast, • Assist with budgeting and forecasting cycles, • Support statutory reporting and audit processes, • Partner with wider finance teams to improve reporting and controlsKey Requirements, • Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), • Strong UK Corporation Tax experience (essential), • Experience preparing VAT returns, • Good understanding of IFRS reporting, • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skillsAdditional Information, • 6 month contract, • Up to £450 per day (Inside IR35), • Hybrid working (2 days on site in Central Birmingham), • Immediate start required Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Join a powerhouse in insurance broking and shape the future of commercial insurance We're partnering with a nationally recognised Insurance Broking Group that's rewriting the rules of customer service and employee experience. With bold growth plans and a reputation for excellence, this is your chance to be part of a business that's not just growing-it's thriving. If you're a dynamic, driven professional who wants to make a real impact, this is the role for you. What You'll Be Doing • As a Development Executive, you'll be the heartbeat of new business growth, working closely with our branch network to unlock opportunities and build lasting client relationships. You'll:, • Partner with local branches to engage warm leads and convert them into long-term trading partners, • Confidently present our market-leading proposition and tailor solutions that genuinely improve clients' businesses, • Build trust across all levels-from boardroom decision-makers to operational teams, • Understand the full customer journey and empathise with the challenges businesses face every day What You'll Bring • You're not just experienced-you're exceptional. You'll bring:, • Proven success in UK commercial insurance, ideally in a business development role, • Strong technical knowledge of commercial insurance (underwriting experience welcomed), • Confidence and clarity in communication-both written and verbal, • A client-first mindset with a professional, personable approach, • Relentless drive, energy, and motivation to exceed targets, • Sharp negotiation skills and the ability to influence outcomes, • Organised, methodical thinking with a proactive edge What's In It For You • This isn't just another job-it's a career-defining opportunity. You'll get:, • A competitive salary up to £75,000 (DOE), • An outstanding bonus structure that rewards performance, • A business that invests in your growth and offers real progression, • A comprehensive benefits package that supports your lifestyle and wellbeing, • A culture that values your voice, celebrates your wins, and makes you feel part of something special Ready to be part of a business that's going places-and take your career with it? Let's make it happen.

Corporate Tax Senior Manager / Director Influence Clients. Drive Growth. West Midlands / South West / Manchester | Hybrid | Leading Advisory Firm If you’re an experienced Corporate Tax professional looking for a broader advisory remit, stronger client influence and a clear path into senior leadership, this opportunity offers exactly that. You’ll join an established and growing advisory firm with a strong national presence, working closely with Partners to deliver high-quality tax advice across a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, larger corporates and international groups. This is a senior, client-facing role combining advisory leadership, portfolio ownership and business development, with genuine scope to shape the direction of the tax offering. Why this move stands out • High-quality advisory work across UK and cross-border projects, • Direct access to Partners and involvement in strategic client decisions, • Broad client base: OMBs, SMEs, large corporates and international groups, • Strong emphasis on business development and practice growth, • Clear progression route to Director / Partner level, • Collaborative, well-established team with strong market reputation Your key focus areas Leading Corporate Tax advisory engagements across areas including: • Group restructures and demergers, • International expansion and structuring, • Due diligence and transaction support, • Financing structures and tax planning, • Transfer pricing and cross-border considerations, • Managing and reviewing complex Corporate Tax compliance portfolios, • Building and developing long-term client relationships, • Identifying opportunities for additional advisory services across the firm, • Taking ownership of client delivery, timelines and financial performance, • Supporting business development initiatives and winning new work, • Collaborating with audit, corporate finance and wider tax teams What you’ll bring • ACA / CTA qualified (or equivalent), • Strong Corporate Tax experience across both advisory and compliance, • Proven ability to manage complex client portfolios, • Track record of business development or growing client relationships, • Strong technical knowledge of UK tax and accounting (UK GAAP / IFRS), • Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, • Leadership capability - experience mentoring and developing teams What’s in it for you • Competitive salary + bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Clear progression pathway to Director / Partner, • Exposure to high-quality, complex client work, • Strong internal support across audit, CF and specialist tax teams, • Collaborative and inclusive working environment, • Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities Next Step If you’re ready for a move that gives you more responsibility, progression and client exposure, apply today for a confidential conversation with our specialist consultants here at GMP Recruitment Agency Limited.

This is Senior Procurement Manager role includes responsibility for managing and developing a team, providing strategic direction across complex procurement activity and acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation. You will lead on high-value and high-profile procurements, ensuring compliant, commercially robust and value-driven outcomes that support organisational priorities. Client Details This is a permanent position within a medium-sized public sector organisation that focuses on delivering value-driven services. The organisation is committed to operational excellence and serves a diverse community in Birmingham. Description • Partner closely with the Procurement team and senior stakeholders to identify opportunities to maximise value for money, shape category strategies and support the successful delivery of strategic procurement initiatives across the organisation., • Lead, manage and develop a team of procurement professionals, providing clear direction, coaching and performance management to ensure a high-performing, customer-focused procurement service., • Oversee the delivery of complex procurement projects and savings opportunities, ensuring objectives, benefits and success criteria are achieved in line with organisational priorities and stakeholder expectations., • Establish and maintain effective demand management and pipeline planning processes, ensuring visibility of current and future procurement activity., • Embed Social Value and Real Living Wage principles into procurement strategies, tender documentation and contract delivery, ensuring wider economic and community benefits are achieved., • Champion the importance of procurement across the organisation, promoting best practice, continuous improvement and strong commercial governance to support the organisations strategic objectives., • Provide expert advice on UK public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring all procurement activity remains compliant and aligned to current policy and best practice., • Set, monitor and review team objectives and development plans, supporting continuous professional development and alignment with organisational and performance management objectives., • Act as the senior procurement lead for designated business areas, leading end-to-end tender activity and providing trusted commercial advice within a regulated public sector environment. Profile A successful Senior Procurement Manager should have: • Extensive public sector procurement experience, with strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015, including leading complex end-to-end procurement activity in a regulated environment., • Proven experience managing and developing a team of Procurement professionals, with the ability to provide leadership, coaching and performance management across multiple workstreams., • Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, build credibility quickly and provide trusted commercial advice across the organisation., • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how procurement can deliver wider social value, sustainability and community benefits alongside value for money and compliance. Job Offer • Local Government Pension Scheme, • Shared cost additional voluntary contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs)., • 28 days annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days., • EV car benefit scheme, • Healthcare plan, • Discounted gym membership, will writing and mortgage advice., • Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more., • Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts.

Business Advisory Birmingham c. £50,000 + Bonus + BenefitsRef: 10080The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic regional corporate finance firm specialising in mid-market transactions across a broad range of sectors. The Associate, Corporate Finance will work closely with the Partners and gain exposure to the full transaction lifecycle including supporting buy and sell side mandates, conducting financial analysis and valuation modelling, preparing client documentation and presentations, and contributing to business development and origination activities. The CandidateAs a qualified ACA with experience at a "Big 4" audit/accounting practice, you will be a dynamic and entrepreneurial individual, who is seeking a long-term career in corporate finance. With strong interpersonal and communication skills, you will also ideally have exposure to deals, M&A and/or transaction advisory.The CompanyA boutique corporate finance advisory firm specialising in mid-market M&A transactions across a diverse range of sectors. Based in Birmingham, our client offers partner-led, hands-on support to corporations, private equity investors and entrepreneurs, delivering strategic support on business sales, acquisitions, management buyouts and growth capital. In response to recent growth and to ensure continued success, they are looking for an Associate, Corporate Finance to join their team.How to applySo, if you are looking for a fresh and stimulating opportunity that will fully utilise your considerable skills and experience - then look no further. To apply in confidence please submit a fully detailed CV online detailing your current remuneration package quoting job reference 10080.

Birmingham £75,000 - £100,000 base + bonus + benefits (dependent on experience)Ref: 10335The FirmOur client is a leading mid-market corporate finance advisory firm with a strong presence throughout the UK and an established international reach. Headquartered in Birmingham, the firm offers integrated financial and strategic advisory solutions, with the corporate finance team specialising in sell-side and buy-side M&A, debt and equity fundraising for owner-managed businesses, private equity-backed companies, and corporates. With a partner-led model and a highly entrepreneurial culture, the team delivers hands-on support across the full deal lifecycle.They have built a strong reputation in their market, advising on both domestic and cross-border transactions and maintaining long-standing relationships with investors, management teams, and intermediaries.The OpportunityDue to continued growth and a strong deal pipeline, the firm is seeking an Associate Director to play a key role in originating and executing transactions, while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to the firm's ongoing expansion.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate finance professional looking to step into a senior, client-facing role within a high-performing and collaborative environment.Key Responsibilities • Lead and support the execution of M&A transactions from origination to completion, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, and intermediaries, • Take a leading role in business development, including pitching and winning new mandates, • Oversee financial modelling, valuation analysis, and preparation of marketing materials, • Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with external advisors, • Mentor and develop junior team members, ensuring high-quality delivery across projects, • Contribute to strategic initiatives and the continued growth of the firm About You • ACA qualified, • 5+ years of experience within corporate finance/investment banking/transaction services, • Strong track record of executing mid-market transactions, • Demonstrable business development capability and commercial awareness, • Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills, • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships, • Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a partner-led, fast-paced environment How to applySo, if you are looking for a fresh and stimulating opportunity that will fully utilise your considerable skills and experience - then look no further. To apply in confidence please submit a fully detailed CV online detailing your current remuneration package quoting job reference 10335.

Senior Finance Business Partner Location: West Midlands, easily commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Worcestershire and WarwickshireSalary: Highly competitiveBonus: Company and personal performance based bonusCar allowance: IncludedWorking pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week on site This is a Senior Finance Business Partner role with a substantial UK group that is continuing to invest in its finance team. The business has been through a positive period of change, with stronger foundations now in place across finance, reporting and commercial insight. The next stage is about helping the business make better decisions. Not just reporting the numbers. Actually getting underneath them. What is driving performance?Where is margin improving?Where is it under pressure?What needs more challenge?Where should the business focus next? That is where this role comes in. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across a key business area, helping them understand performance, challenge assumptions and turn financial insight into action. This is not a line management role. It is a senior, hands on business partnering role where your influence will matter. What you’ll be doing • Owning financial performance across a key area of the business• Partnering with senior stakeholders around performance, planning and decision making• Challenging assumptions, trends and results in the right way• Understanding margin, profitability and key performance drivers• Supporting commercial projects, investment decisions and performance improvement• Turning data into clear insight that helps the business take action• Improving the way reporting and analysis are used across the business What they’re looking for • Qualified accountant, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent• Strong commercial finance or business partnering experience• Good understanding of P&L performance, margin and profitability• Confident working with senior non finance stakeholders• Strong analytical skills and comfortable working with data• Clear, credible communication style• Experience in a fast paced, complex business would be useful There is also good future career potential here. The business is large enough to offer different routes for progression, and the hiring manager is keen to support and develop someone who wants to keep moving their career forward. Package • Highly competitive salary• Company and personal performance based bonus• Car allowance• 5% matched pension• Healthcare cash plan• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays• Option to buy or sell holiday• Wider company benefits package If this sounds like the sort of move you’d like to explore, please apply with your up to date CV. INDHC Distinct Recruitment Privacy Policy

SF Partners are exclusively working with a well established Manufacturing business to recruit a commercially focused and proactive Finance Business Partner. Reporting into the Finance Director, this is a high-profile role where you will play a key part in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring strong financial governance across multiple programmes and engineering projects. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing timely financial insight, challenge and analysis to support both operational and strategic objectives. The Role As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with the Finance Director, Programme Managers and the engineering leadership team to provide clear financial guidance across project performance, budgeting, forecasting, commercial analysis and governance. Key responsibilities will include: • Partnering with senior finance, technical and programme stakeholders to support decision- making, • Providing regular reporting and analysis on project performance, risks, opportunities and cost drivers, • Monitoring project budgets across multiple programmes, • Supporting financial planning, customer invoicing and commercial analysis, • Taking ownership of the annual budgeting process for the engineering function, • Leading periodic forecasting activities and identifying risks and opportunities, • Preparing and presenting financial insight to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders, • Improving financial processes, reporting tools and data quality, • Supporting financial awareness across non-finance teams The Candidate The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, with proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or commercial finance role. You will bring strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis experience, alongside the ability to build relationships, influence senior stakeholders and present complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences. Experience within automotive, engineering, manufacturing or technical environments would be highly advantageous, as would previous project accounting experience. This role will be office based with the option of working 1 to 2 days a week from home.

VAT Manager (VAT Advisory, Accountancy Practice) We are hiring a VAT Manager to join our expanding VAT advisory team within a leading UK accountancy practice. This VAT Manager role is a practice-based VAT advisory position, focused on delivering high-quality advisory services to a diverse portfolio of UK and international clients. You will support the VAT Partner and wider VAT team in delivering and growing our firmwide VAT advisory offering, while also managing client relationships and contributing to the development of junior team members. This role could be based from Bristol, Birmingham or Exeter. This role covers a broad mix of sectors including: • Mid-market and large corporate clients, • Education, public sector organisations, charities, and not-for-profit bodies, • International businesses with cross-border VAT issues This is a VAT advisory-focused role with exposure to complex technical areas including: • Land and Property transactions and Construction VAT, • Cross-border VAT, • M&A and Transactions VAT, • Partial exemption and business/non-business apportionment, • HMRC enquiries and disputes Your responsibilities will include: • Delivering VAT advisory services to UK and international clients across multiple sectors, • Advising on VAT implications of supply chains, structuring, and transactions, • Supporting education, charity, and not-for-profit clients with VAT recovery and partial exemption methods, • Advising on VAT issues in land and property transactions, working with external advisers such as solicitors, • Managing client relationships, expectations, and ongoing advisory work, • Monitoring budgets and agree fees with clients, • Supervising and reviewing work produced by junior team members, • Contributing to internal and external VAT technical updates (e.g. blogs and market insights), • Supporting business development within sector groups such as Education, Housing, Food & drink and Charities What we are looking for To be considered for this VAT Manager role, you will have: • Experience in VAT advisory within an accountancy practice or HMRC environment, • Strong experience managing a portfolio of VAT clients across multiple sectors, • Experience supervising or managing junior team members, • Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT legislation and advisory work, • Ideally CTA qualified, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, • A proactive approach and desire to contribute to the growth of the VAT team Why join us We are an award-winning certified Great Place to Work provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, we saw growth of almost 15% over the last 12 months. We are also currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and are the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector. From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; we offer full services across a diverse range of sectors. With 9 offices, over 50 partners, and over 500 people, we have the capability and capacity to meet our clients’ needs. From owner-managed businesses to large businesses we have the full-service expertise to advise our clients. We are also a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries. We also offer a multifaceted benefits package, which includes: • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Extra time off at Christmas - in addition to your annual leave entitlement, we close between Christmas and New Year, • Hybrid and flexible working, • A contributory pension scheme, • Life assurance, • Critical illness cover, • Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services, • Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts, • Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events, • Numerous opportunities for development Please contact Grace Harris; Recruitment Advisor if you would like to discuss this opportunity further. We welcome applicants seeking flexible working arrangements, including part-time working or working from home, to support responsibilities such as caring commitments, further study, or interests outside of work. We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated with respect, and where differences are understood and celebrated. The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level. As part of our recruitment process and commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we conduct background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process. For agencies: Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs. Submissions will only be reviewed where a role has been briefed by our Talent Acquisition team.

Your new company Join a forward-thinking professional services organisation delivering high-quality services across major Government frameworks. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing centralised contract processes, driving compliance, and supporting strategic public sector relationships within a collaborative, high-performing environment. Your new role As Contract Manager, you will act as the central point of expertise for Government framework agreements (including CCS) and key public sector client contracts. You will oversee the full lifecycle of framework and call-off contracts, ensuring compliance, performance, and value are consistently achieved. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as the primary liaison with framework bodies and public sector stakeholders, • Managing framework agreements, call-offs, subcontracts, and direct awards, • Ensuring compliance with Government procurement regulations and contract terms, • Tracking contract performance, maintaining accurate contract databases, and managing key documentation, • Leading the collation and submission of Management Information (MI) to strict deadlines, • Supporting bid activity, framework renewals, and partner procurement processes, • Developing and implementing contract management policies, processes, and best practice guidance, • Advising stakeholders on pricing, rates, and commercial arrangements under frameworks, • Facilitating contract performance reviews and providing ongoing contractual guidance What you'll need to succeed • Proven experience managing Government contracts and procurement frameworks, • Strong understanding of CCS frameworks and UK public sector procurement processes, • Knowledge of English contract law and regulatory compliance, • Excellent organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail, • Confidence managing stakeholder relationships and leading contract meetings, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice What you'll get in return • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Exposure to high-profile Government frameworks and public sector contracts, • Opportunity to shape and lead contract management processes at scale, • Flexible, collaborative working environment, • Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week in the office, • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities Apply nowIf you are an experienced Contract Manager with expertise in Government frameworks and public sector procurement, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Mixed Tax Semi Senior/Senior Dudley Salary up to £45,000 (Negotiable, depending on experience level) ButlerRose is delighted to be supporting one of our clients who's got a great opportunity for a Mixed Tax Semi Senior/Senior to join their them. The role will give you the opportunity to manage a portfolio of clients. Role Requirements - • Looking after a personal tax client portfolio of around 330 clients. This would involve preparing the personal tax returns and assisting with client queries and advice. They will have control of their client portfolio with input from the other seniors, manager and partner at busy times., • Contacting HMRC to change tax codes, chase refunds, other ad hoc queries, etc., • Reviewing corporation tax returns., • Helping prepare P11Ds., • Attending client meetings or phone calls with clients to go through their tax return and help with any queries they have., • Preparing and submitting Capital Gains Tax returns., • Registering Trusts on the Trust Registration Service. Personal Requirements- • ATT, CTA Part Qualified or Qualified by Experience., • Personal Tax Experience Essential., • Clear written and oral communication skills, with an ability to explain complex concepts succinctly and accurately., • Problem-solving abilities in order that you can deal with client queries and issues and satisfactorily resolve them, escalating queries where required., • Ability to work productively under pressure and to very tight deadlines., • Very organised, understands importance of responsiveness to clients, happy to stay behind and ensure tight deadlines are met., • Self-confident, personable, and proactive, with the drive and ambition to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and the team., • Attention to detail, ensuring that all work prepared is to a high standard., • Candidate will be adaptable to change and will thrive on working autonomously. They will be ambitious and willing to prove themselves. This is an outstanding opportunity for the right individual to join this firm of choice. Please apply now if you have the relevant skills and experience to meet the requirements as set out above and we will be in contact to discuss further. Great role but not for you? We offer a £150 referral fee so why not let your friends know about this position. This role is advertised by Liezl Botha, Butler Rose (AGY) Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Halliday Marx have embarked on a Retained Assignment to hire an exceptional Financial Controller to join a highly ambitious and rapidly scaling Manufacturting business. Financial Controller Location: West Bromwich Salary: £85,000–£95,000 (DOE) Looking to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth and transformation? Following a merger the company is expected to treble in size within 2-3 years through both organic growth and strategic acquisition. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced finance professional ready to take genuine ownership of the day-to-day finance function, with the commercial capability and ambition to grow into a Finance Director as the group scales. The Opportunity Reporting to the Managing Director and working alongside the CFO, the Financial Controller will have full ownership of the operational finance function across the group, overseeing two accounts team members. You will play a key role in ERP optimisation, finance process improvement, reporting improvements, and business integration, in a company where finance is a genuine strategic partner to growth. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of day-to-day finance Accurate and timely monthly management information Cash flow forecasting, working capital management and financial planning Driving ERP consolidation and finance process improvement Leading automation initiatives and identifying opportunities to leverage AI in a modern finance and accounting tech stack Genuine business partnering with operational, engineering and commercial teams Managing and developing finance and accounts staff Supporting the Managing Director with tailored management information Strengthening controls and finance infrastructure as the group scales Manufacturing & Operational Finance A strong manufacturing or engineering background is desirable. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience of WIP reporting and controls, bills of materials, manufacturing costing and margin analysis, sales order flow through ERP systems, inventory and stock reporting, and multi-site operational finance. You will be equally comfortable on the shop floor and in the boardroom and powerful communication skills are highly desirable. The Candidate You are likely an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager from a manufacturing or engineering environment, technically strong across reporting, forecasting and controls, and commercially minded. You will be experienced with ERP systems — ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central — and a proven driver of automation and process improvement. Ambition to develop, learn and progress to Finance Director as principal commercial lead within the business is desirable. Location & Working Pattern The role is based in West Bromwich with occasional travel between this and other locations. One to two remote working days per week are available but preference is for a leadership candidate that likes to be surrounded by their team and involved in day to day decisions.

We are looking for an Interim Finance Business Partner to join a business at a critical time of transformation on a 12-month contract. This is a highly visible role, combining management reporting, cost analysis and operational finance, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and ongoing process improvement initiatives. This position sits in the core business, overseeing a cost base that includes approximately 90% of payroll expenditure and most business overheads. As a result, exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to cost control are essential. This role requires someone on-site 4 days a week. Key Responsibilities • Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts and reporting, • Perform detailed P&L variance analysis and provide meaningful insight into business performance, • Present financial results, cost analysis and recommendations to senior management, • Manage and oversee internal management fee and property charge processes, ensuring all transactions are correctly raised, approved and processed, • Support group reporting requirements and contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, • Ensure robust financial controls and operational processes are maintained across the function, • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency and reduce manual workloads by using AI Process Improvement & Automation A major focus for the business is finance transformation. Significant investment has been made in automation, business intelligence and AI-driven solutions to improve reporting and operational efficiency. The organisation has an established 12-person data team based in London that has developed a sophisticated BI environment using Looker, alongside the controlled rollout of Claude AI across the business. The successful candidate will play an active role in leveraging these tools to enhance finance processes and drive continuous improvement. About You We are looking for a self-starter who is comfortable taking ownership of their work, managing priorities independently and ensuring key deliverables are completed accurately and on time. You will ideally have: • Experience within management accounting, commercial finance or finance business partnering, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate financial information clearly, • Experience producing management information and presenting findings to stakeholders, • A process-driven mindset with a genuine interest in improving ways of working, • An understanding of automation, AI or data tools within finance environments, • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Job Title : Finance Manager Location: Birmingham Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 + Benefits Start Date : ASAP Are you a commercially minded Finance Manager looking to play a key role in business transformation? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Birmingham. This is a high-profile role that offers the chance to combine hands-on financial leadership with the implementation of a new ERP system that will support the next phase of the company's growth. Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you will lead the finance function whilst acting as a key stakeholder in the ERP implementation project, helping to streamline processes, improve reporting capabilities and drive efficiencies across the business. Key Responsibilities • Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting., • Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning activities., • Provide commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making., • Act as the finance lead for the ERP system implementation project., • Review and improve existing financial processes and controls., • Support data migration, testing, user acceptance and system go-live activities., • Partner with operational and manufacturing teams to improve business performance., • Lead, develop and mentor the finance team., • Support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements. About You • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified., • Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant., • Proven involvement in ERP implementation, upgrade or finance transformation projects., • Manufacturing sector experience is highly desirable., • Strong understanding of management accounting, financial controls and business partnering., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels., • A proactive and solutions-focused approach to continuous improvement. What's on Offer? • Opportunity to play a leading role in a significant business transformation project., • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making., • A growing and ambitious manufacturing business with long-term career prospects., • Competitive salary and benefits package., • A collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution will make a real impact. If you are looking for a role that combines operational finance leadership with the opportunity to shape the future of a business through technology and process improvement, I would love to hear from you.

We are delighted to be partnering with a leading Multi-Academy Trust to recruit a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership across a portfolio of academies in the West Midlands. The role offers a salary of £60,000 - £65,000, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and hybrid working. Our client is a leading Multi-Academy Trust, operating a diverse network of primary and secondary schools. With a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, the organisation places significant emphasis on innovation and professional development. As Finance Business Partner, you will provide strategic and operational financial support across a number of academies and central functions. Key responsibilities include: • Leading all aspects of financial management, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across designated academies., • Partnering with Principals and Senior Leadership Teams to provide financial insight and support strategic decision making., • Producing management accounts, financial forecasts and budget monitoring reports., • Ensuring compliance with Trust policies, DfE and ESFA requirements, and the Academy Trust Handbook., • Monitoring academy budgets and advising stakeholders on financial performance, risks and opportunities., • Supporting procurement activities and driving best value across services and contracts., • Leading audit preparation and supporting year-end statutory reporting processes., • Promoting the effective use of financial systems, automation and process improvements., • Building strong relationships with academy leaders, operational teams and the central finance team to drive continuous improvement., • Dotted line support to finance staff within the designated academies. We are seeking an experienced finance professional with strong technical expertise and excellent stakeholder management skills. Key requirements include: • ACA, ACCA, CIMA (CGMA), CIPFA or equivalent qualification, or actively studying towards qualification., • Minimum three year's experience within financial management, management accounting or finance business partnering., • Experience working within education, academies, schools, local government or the wider not-for-profit sector., • Proven experience managing large and complex budgets., • Strong knowledge of financial controls, reporting, forecasting and compliance., • Experience producing management accounts and supporting audit processes., • Excellent communication and business partnering skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders., • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial information., • Proficiency in Excel and financial systems., • Experience of driving process improvements, systems development or organisational change would be advantageous., • Experience of Sage Intacct would be beneficial but is not essential., • £60,000 - £65,000 per annum., • Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of approximately 16%., • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays., • Hybrid working model (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)., • Flexible working arrangements., • 37 hour working week., • Reduced hours considered., • Free parking at all sites., • Professional development opportunities and study support., • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a highly respected education organisation committed to improving outcomes for young people. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.