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A high-impact Financial Accounting opportunity within a growing multi-site, multi-entity organisation. You'll take ownership of group financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, budgeting, forecasting, statutory accounts and audit, while providing insight to senior leadership and key stakeholders. The role will also play a key part in transforming finance through automation, data analytics, BI and AI-led solutions. \n What you'll do \n\n • Lead the preparation and review of monthly management accounts across multiple entities, ensuring accurate, timely and consistent reporting.\n, • Own the month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating reporting deadlines and resolving issues.\n, • Provide insightful variance analysis and commentary against budget, forecast and prior periods.\n, • Take ownership of balance sheet controls, reconciliations and financial governance across the Group.\n, • Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, challenging assumptions and providing scenario analysis.\n, • Prepare Board-level reporting and financial information for senior leadership, investors and lenders.\n, • Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and act as a key contact for external auditors and professional advisers.\n, • Develop meaningful financial and operational KPIs to support commercial decision-making.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls and processes through automation, BI, data analytics and AI.\n, • Support finance transformation initiatives, including systems implementation, process redesign and reporting automation.\n, • Drive continuous improvement across the wider finance function and help strengthen the organisation's control environment.\n\n What you'll bring \n\n • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n, • Strong experience across financial reporting, management accounting and month-end close.\n, • Sound knowledge of statutory accounting, audit and financial controls.\n, • Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.\n, • Experience producing Board-level, investor or senior stakeholder reporting.\n, • Strong balance sheet management and reconciliation experience.\n, • Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.\n, • Experience working within a multi-site or multi-entity environment is highly desirable.\n, • Exposure to a private equity-backed environment would be advantageous.\n, • Experience with BI platforms such as Power BI, Tableau or similar would be beneficial.\n, • An interest in leveraging automation, AI and emerging technology to improve finance processes.\n, • Previous experience mentoring or leading finance colleagues would be advantageous.\n, • Commercially minded, analytical and confident communicating financial information to senior stakeholders.\n\n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Blue Legal is partnering with a leading law firm to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant to join its Finance & Accounts team in Leicester. The successful candidate will support the delivery of accurate financial reporting, management accounts and reconciliations, while assisting with month-end and year-end processes and wider finance projects. This is a full-time position based in Leicester (35 hours per week 1 hour lunch break), with hybrid working available at least 1 day a week. Looking for someone who already has the relevant knowledge and experience and can hit the ground running from the outset. Not considered more junior candidiates who would require additional training and support. The Responsibilities: Support monthend reporting, preparing schedules for fixed assets, prepayments and accruals, posting journals and assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts. Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and ensuring outstanding items are resolved accurately and within required timescales. Assist with VAT returns, statutory and regulatory submissions, year-end accounts and tax analysis, ensuring financial records remain complete and accurate. Manage designated areas of the purchase and nominal ledgers, reviewing transactions, expenses and payment processes and resolving queries as required. Support cashflow monitoring, partner account reconciliations and the preparation of partner payments and drawings. Produce financial analysis and management information across areas including WIP, chargeable time, fee targets and departmental performance to support business decision-making. Assist with audits, finance projects, systems developments and process improvements, helping to maintain robust financial controls while providing guidance to junior team members where required. The Candidate: AAT qualified, or holding an equivalent or higher-level accounting qualification, with a strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial controls. Previous experience supporting month-end and year-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, ledger management, VAT requirements and audit processes. Strong Microsoft Excel and financial systems skills, with the ability to analyse financial data, identify trends and produce accurate management information

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Head of Accounts/Legal Accounts Manager for a multi-office law firm located in the North East. Reporting into the Managing Partner / Partners. Our client is seeking a senior and experienced legal accounts professional to take overall responsibility for the firm's Accounts Department. This is a key management appointment within a growing law firm and the successful candidate will be expected to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the department, financial controls, regulatory compliance and the development of the accounts team. The role is particularly suited to an experienced Legal Accounts Manager, Legal Cashier, or existing Head of Accounts who has practical experience of working within a regulated solicitors' practice. Candidates should have substantial practical experience of legal accounts within a solicitors' firm. This is not a general accounts role and candidates whose experience is solely within commercial or general accountancy, without meaningful legal accounts experience, are unlikely to be suitable. Head of Accounts/Legal Accounts Manager Experience: Essential: • Previous substantial experience working within a solicitors' or law firm's Accounts Department., • Strong practical knowledge and understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules., • Hands-on experience of both client account and office account procedures., • Experience of client and office account bank reconciliations., • Experience maintaining and reviewing client ledgers and matter balances., • Experience dealing with client money, transfers, receipts, payments and financial controls., • Experience of legal billing and allocation of monies., • Experience of VAT and payroll., • Experience supervising, managing or taking responsibility for an accounts team., • Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies., • Confidence to challenge fee earners where a transaction or proposed process raises financial or regulatory concerns. Highly Desirable: • Experience within a growing or multi-office law firm., • Experience of Legal Aid Agency contracts, claims and payments., • Experience reconciling Legal Aid receipts and allocating payments between profit costs, VAT and disbursements., • Experience of Legal Aid audits and contract compliance., • Experience preparing information for an external accountant's report., • Experience of improving accounts procedures, controls and reporting. Systems Experience: The firm currently uses LEAP as its case management and legal accounts system and Xero for office accounting. • Experience of LEAP would be advantageous., • Experience of Xero would be advantageous., • Experience with another established legal accounts/case management system will be considered where the candidate has strong underlying legal accounts knowledge., • The ability to learn new systems is more important than having used a particular software package. A formal accountancy qualification is not essential. We would prefer a candidate with extensive, high-quality legal accounts experience over a qualified accountant with no meaningful experience of solicitors' client accounts. Legal Aid experience is a significant advantage but should not be treated as an absolute requirement. Similarly, LEAP and Xero experience are advantageous but should not exclude an otherwise excellent candidate. Working Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, with an hour for lunch. Salary is to be agreed depending on experience. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job ID: 10025Location: Leicester, England, GBSalary: 65000 per yearPosted: 2026-11-12Company: RECfinancialRECfinancial is exclusively partnering with a large privately owned Leicester based FMCG business in the appointment of a new Commercial Accountant.The role will be based at the firm’s Leicester site which is commutable from all areas of Leicester / Leicestershire, Nottingham, Derby, Northamptonshire and Coventry / Warwickshire. The role offers hybrid working at 3/2.Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, this exciting Commercial Accountant role is 100% focused on the businesses commercial activities and has zero exposure to monthly accounting. In this pure business partnering and analytical role responsibilities will include partnering with the senior leadership to drive insight into sales, margin, cost savings and forecasting.Time spent in the role will predominantly be business partnering, supporting and challenging the business to make better decisions through insight and analysis. You will work with the senior teams to drive margins and profitability, the role will also include working on growing the existing customer spends and new work tendering from an analysis and BP point of view.The role is an exciting appointment for the business and its best described as no weeks being the same. The business is innovative in its products and does not stand still in its market. They have a significant focus on innovation.They are keen to hire a candidate who will have started their career in accounting and be qualified in either the CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification. Your experience in recent years will be focused around commercial analysis and business partnering and your cv will demonstrate the value that you have added in your recent role. The role is highly visible in the business and would suit a candidate that is able to build relationships across the business and who has the ability to guide, convince and appropriately challenge.The business is fantastic to work for, both culturally and ethically.The ideal candidate will be career motivated as they are keen to hire a candidate who can step into a bigger role in the future.The role has a salary range of between 65,000 and 75,000 plus benefits including a bonus.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA), likely operating in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant type role.

Interim Accountant Contract: 3 months Start Date: ASAP Location: Leicester Rate: £350 to £400 per day Distinct is working with a client going through a transition and needs an experienced, hands-on interim accountant to support. The role combines a focused balance-sheet clean-up with UK finance support, VAT compliance, and IFRS16. This is a practical, "roll-up-your-sleeves" position and you will be expected to pick up work quickly. You can: • Lead the balance-sheet clean-up, reviewing and correcting historic journals, • Prepare and file VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission, • Provide day-to-day UK finance support, • Reconcile balance-sheet accounts and resolve long-standing unreconciled items, • Apply IFRS 16 correctly to leases, including reviewing existing accounting treatment, • Support year-end-related activity and prepare clear documentation for review About you: • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with approximately 5–6 years post-qualification experience, • Strong working knowledge of IFRS 16, • Proven experience of balance-sheet reconciliations and journal clean-up, • Hands-on experience preparing VAT returnsl, • Available to start at short notice, • Pragmatic, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a busy, changing environment #J-18808-Ljbffr

There’s plenty about Topps Group that might surprise you. Like the scale of our Support Office in Leicester. We have Finance, Marketing, Buying, Central Operations, HR, Property, Customer Service and IT all under one roof. Tight-knit teams of talented people working together and working hard to get things done and drive results. But then, would you expect anything less from an ambitious, dynamic, market-leading, multi-million-pound retail business? After delivering our 20% market share goal of “one in five” in 2023, we have launched our new goal – Mission 365 – targeting £365 million of sales. We are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller to lead and strengthen the Group’s financial accounting function. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee statutory reporting, consolidation, audit, tax, treasury, and property accounting, ensuring accuracy across areas such as corporation tax, VAT, and cash forecasting. With a strong focus on governance, you’ll embed effective financial controls and maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, safeguarding the integrity of financial reporting. You’ll lead and develop the financial accounting, transactional, and credit control teams, driving high performance and setting clear standards for excellence. Taking ownership of the external audit process, you’ll work closely with auditors to deliver a smooth and efficient year-end, while also supporting Board and Audit Committee reporting and engaging with senior stakeholders. Partnering with the CFO, Director of Commercial Finance, and FP&A, you’ll ensure the finance function delivers timely, high-quality insight. You’ll oversee period-end close and statutory reporting, maintaining full visibility of balance sheet risks and opportunities, while fostering strong collaboration across teams. In addition, you’ll ensure transactional finance runs effectively, supporting cash flow and working capital performance, and contribute to strategic initiatives, including acquisitions. You’ll also play a key role in enhancing the Group’s control environment—proactively identifying and managing risk, strengthening core financial processes, and ensuring Group policies are consistently applied. Working closely with auditors and external partners, you’ll help drive best practice and support a culture of strong governance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the finance function. We are looking for a highly capable and qualified accountant (ideally ACA, with 5+ years PQE) who brings strong technical expertise and a deep understanding of financial accounting standards. You’ll combine this with excellent communication skills, confidently engaging both one-to-one and in group settings, and demonstrating proven experience operating at a senior level while leading and managing teams day to day. A solid working knowledge of accounting systems—including general ledger, purchase and sales ledger, bank reconciliations, and EDI—is essential, alongside a strong grasp of core finance processes such as balance sheet reconciliations, tax, treasury, FX planning, and cash and working capital management. You’ll also bring experience of external audit, an understanding of the wider regulatory environment (including corporation tax, PAYE, VAT, statutory accounts, and PLC reporting requirements), and a track record of contributing to the production of year‑end reports and accounts, including published “glossy” reports. In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded, you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success (up to 30% of your base salary). In addition, you’ll receive: • Company car or car allowance, • Private medical cover, • Generous staff discount, • Pension and life assurance, • Holiday allowance that increases with length of service, • Flexible working, • Free on-site parking, • Generous discounts on products and services, • Individual development plan and extensive training opportunities At Topps Group we believe that diversity isn’t just a box to tick. We are committed to creating an authentic ‘One Topps’ culture, where our colleagues feel included and supported regardless of who they are or where they are from. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we’re here to support you. Join us in shaping a culture where inclusion is more than a policy—it’s a daily practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr

RECfinancial are proud to be partnering exclusively with an established and growing business in the appointment of a Finance Manager. The role is commutable distance from all areas of Leicester / Leicestershire & Coventry / Warwickshire This is a newly created role within a business as their turnover is growing from 10 million to 15 million turnover following an acquisition earlier in 2026, offering the opportunity to build and shape the finance function as the business enters its next phase of growth. Working closely with the Directors, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function whilst developing meaningful financial reporting to support commercial decision making. Responsibilities will include the production of monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, cashflow management, KPI reporting, profitability analysis, payroll, purchase ledger and supporting the business through its continued growth. You'll play a key role in developing the finance function, enhancing reporting and supporting the business as it continues to expand. The ideal candidate for the role will be qualified in either the CIMA or ACCA qualification and you may be working in a Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Financial Controller type role. It's an exciting time for the business and the role offers the opportunity to add some real value to them as they bring their accounting in house from the external accountant. The role has a salary range of between £50,000 and £60,000 plus benefits. TPBN1_UKTJ

£55,000-£65,000 plus bonus and Benefits I am recruiting a Commercial Finance Manager / Controller for a highly successful multi-site capital equipment client. • Reports directly to the Regional Director, • Manages the lease team with two direct reports., • Provides support, information, and advice on all commercial and financial aspects of the leased capital & warehouse equipment., • Monitors, controls, and reports on divisional financial accounts and a substantial fleet of equipment., • Ensures that all financial data is accurate and allocated correctly within the division., • Produces management information detailing the financial performance of all operating areas of the division, • Formulates performance targets and budgets, providing the supporting information and calculations necessary to demonstrate the results and highlight any inconsistencies., • Designs and builds management information systems to improve performance, efficiency, and profitability., • Monitors the performance of external suppliers through set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and regular analysis., • Builds and presents dashboards on PowerBI., • Produces and presents financial planning and analysis for the division., • Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA), • Project Management, • Strong communication and presentational skills, • Deadline orientated, • Accounting / statistical analysis / financial planning, • PowerBI skills advantageous, • Statistical analysis experience preferred, • Capital Equipment / leasing / distribution experience background useful #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Leicester / Kirby Muxloe Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time We are working in partnership with an established and highly recognisable UK retail business to recruit an experienced Management Accountant to join its finance team based in Leicestershire. Operating across an extensive nationwide store network, our client offers a fast-paced, commercially focused environment where finance plays an important role in supporting business performance and operational decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Management Accountant who enjoys working beyond the numbers, building relationships with stakeholders and providing meaningful financial insight. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will take ownership of management reporting for designated areas of the business while supporting budgeting, forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives. • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations., • Produce detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, providing clear commentary on financial performance., • Support the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and management reporting packs., • Work closely with operational teams and budget holders to provide commercial insight and challenge financial performance., • Monitor and analyse key business performance indicators, including margins, costs and stock‑related performance., • Provide financial analysis and scenario modelling to support business decisions., • Assist with year‑end audit requirements, statutory reporting and financial controls., • Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, financial accuracy and operational efficiency., • Provide support and guidance to junior finance colleagues where required. We are looking for a confident and proactive finance professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with a commercial mindset. The ideal candidate will have: • ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification, although candidates qualified by experience with a strong track record will also be considered., • Previous experience in a Management Accountant or finance business partnering position., • Strong management reporting, budgeting and forecasting experience., • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data., • Experience using accounting or ERP systems., • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful commercial insight., • Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across the business., • A proactive approach, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to demanding deadlines. Experience within retail, FMCG, wholesale or a multi‑site business would be particularly advantageous, although candidates from other commercially focused environments are encouraged to apply. This position offers the chance to join a well‑established national business where you can make a genuine contribution to financial performance and operational decision‑making. You will benefit from a varied and commercially interesting workload, regular interaction with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to develop your experience within a sizeable finance function. Salary of up to £65,000, dependent on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Leicester Working arrangement: Hybrid - minimum 3 days per week in the office Via is partnering with a leading UK retailer looking for a Senior Finance Manager to provide financial leadership across major business transformation programmes. You’ll oversee investment governance, challenge business cases and ensure transformation initiatives deliver measurable commercial value. • Lead financial governance across transformation programmes, • Review and challenge investment proposals, business cases and financial assumptions, • Manage financial stage gates and investment approval processes, • Track programme costs, forecasts, risks and benefits realisation, • Develop financial models and performance reporting, • Partner with Finance, FP&A and senior transformation stakeholders, • Present financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership, • 5+ years' experience in commercial finance, FP&A, finance business partnering or transformation finance, • Qualified accountant or equivalent senior-level finance experience, • Strong financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting skills, • Experience developing and challenging investment business cases, • Understanding of financial governance, risk and benefits tracking, • Confidence influencing and challenging senior stakeholders Experience with transformation portfolios, investment stage gates and post-investment reviews would be advantageous. • Bonus of up to 25%, • Hybrid working, • Pension scheme, • Opportunity to influence major business transformation and investment decisions #J-18808-Ljbffr

RECfinancial is working with an established business in Leicester/Leicestershire region to appoint a Financial Controller. The role reports to the Finance Director and oversees day-to-day finance, including management accounts, journals and reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow. It requires a qualified accountant with strong business partnering skills and a track record of leading a finance team. #J-18808-Ljbffr

RECfinancial have engaged with an established business in the appointment of a new Financial Controller. The role is commutable from all areas of Leicester / Leicestershire, Rugby, Coventry, Market Harborough, Hinckley, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, Northampton, and surrounding areas. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function within a growing business that has recently invested in its UK operations and infrastructure. The role requires a confident and commercially minded individual who is equally comfortable getting involved in the details of financial accounting as they are working with senior stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight and support business decisions. Day-to-day responsibilities will include overseeing monthly management accounts, journals and reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, cashflow management, financial reporting, overseeing a small finance team and supporting the wider business with commercial and operational analysis. There will also be a strong element of finance business partnering, working closely with the leadership team and operational departments to review financial performance, improve processes and controls and develop more meaningful reporting as the business continues to grow. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA), likely operating in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant type role. The business has a great culture, a supportive and experienced leadership team and offers the opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of the finance function. There is also the potential for longer-term career progression as part of the business's succession planning. The role offers a competitive salary package between £65,000 to £75,000, plus a bonus, hybrid working alongside a competitive benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is looking for an ambitious and experienced finance professional to join its Finance Directorate as Finance Manager Financial Control & Capital. You will be part of a supportive and experienced team, providing expert leadership across capital accounting, financial reporting, treasury management and financial governance, whilst acting as operational deputy to the Financial Controller. Working closely with senior leaders across the Trust, you will influence strategic investment decisions, support delivery of the Trust's Capital Plan and help ensure resources are used effectively to improve services for patients and service users. As a key member of the Financial Accounts team, you will also provide resilience and support across the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for a varied, rewarding role with significant responsibility, leadership opportunities and the chance to make a real organisational impact. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can help drive continuous improvement and support high-quality healthcare services, we'd love to hear from you. Jackie Moore, , Acting as operational deputy to the Financial Controller, the post holder will provide technical leadership across capital accounting, capital VAT, financial reporting and financial governance. The role is responsible for leading the Trust's Capital Plan and the delivery of the capital resource limit, supporting the statutory accounts and NHS financial returns, ensuring compliance with IFRS and NHS accounting requirements, and providing expert financial advice to senior stakeholders. The post holder will also lead and develop members of the Financial Accounts team, support the delivery of strategic capital investment programmes and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, controls and processes across the Trust. Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Step into the role of Director of Finance. As the Director of Finance, you will play a key role in the leadership of Joules, ensuring strong financial management and control across the business. You will oversee the financial operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide strategic insights to support decision-making. This is a critical role that sits on the internal Joules operating board; the position requires a strong understanding of retail finance and the ability to drive profit in a fast-growing business. We are looking for someone who is ready to play a big role in shaping the future of Joules' strategy. The role will help support future-year financial modelling, profit growth and will be accountable for spotting business growth opportunities. This is a full-time role based at ‘The Barn’ - Joules’ purpose-built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The typical hours for this role are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and this is an onsite role. Market Harborough in Leicestershire is where Joules began in 1989. This market town is home to the brand’s Head Office and is full of independent shops, bars and restaurants. It also benefits from good transport links to London, making it easily accessible for visitors and commuters alike. • Deliver accurate, timely monthly management accounts and financial reporting. Prepare and present quarterly budgets, in-season forecasting, and financial planning to the Joules board of directors, providing insights and analysis to support performance and profitability., • Understand and appropriately balance the interests of both majority and minority shareholders., • Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and the board., • Monitor cash flow, working capital, and balance sheet management to optimise financial performance, along with working with Next to manage foreign currency requirements to optimise financial resilience., • Develop and maintain a clear current, mid & long-term financial strategy aligned with the Company’s commercial objectives and present these each quarter to the Joules Operating Board., • Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency and return on capital., • Provide strategic financial leadership to support business growth and future investment., • Make strategic recommendations regarding the deployment of available capital across buying, marketing, sales channels and wider business initiatives to maximise long‑term returns., • Drive profitability across a fast-growing, multi‑channel business by rigorously controlling and challenging all incoming costs from both internal teams and external parties., • Work collaboratively with the heads of departments to build robust budgets and financial accountability across every department, becoming a trusted commercial partner to departmental leaders., • Challenge expenditure constructively whilst supporting commercial growth opportunities., • Encourage financially informed decision‑making throughout the business., • Manage and develop the company’s relationship with Next and other outsourced finance providers, ensuring high accuracy standards, responsiveness and service delivery., • Oversee relationships with Next on operational costs to ensure accurate service, costing and reporting., • Monitor service levels and improve effectiveness of all outsourced support functions., • Prepare financial reports for senior management, including variance analysis, risk assessments, and performance metrics., • Work closely with NEXT and the internal finance function to develop meaningful management information., • Drive continual improvement in reporting quality, business intelligence and decision support., • Ensure compliance with tax regulations, audits, and key financial legal obligations., • Lead the company’s annual financial audit and the internal audit process in collaboration with the Next group audit team., • Ensure robust internal controls and risk management processes are maintained., • Support the board in maintaining high standards of corporate governance., • Manage and develop a high‑performing finance team, providing leadership and support to ensure continued professional growth., • Build strong, respectful relationships throughout the business and collaborate in an effective and trustworthy manner with the senior management team., • Drive process improvements, implement robust internal controls, and ensure financial policies and procedures are adhered to., • Lead and support key projects related to financial systems improvements, business transformation, and strategic initiatives. You will need to operate with a high degree of autonomy, navigating a fast‑paced environment with a genuine passion for numbers and a natural ability to connect authentically with people at all levels. We value a sophisticated leadership spirit that embraces change, champions bold ideas openly, and respects the importance of well‑dressed time off just as much as delivering exceptional commercial results. • Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)., • Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager, ideally within the retail or fashion industry., • Proven experience in preparing and presenting in a Board meeting environment., • Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and reporting standards., • Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance teams., • Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic recommendations., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the business., • Proficient in financial systems and tools, with a focus on driving process improvements., • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in a commercial environment., • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced retail environment. In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Joules does not hold a Sponsor Licence and would not, therefore, be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the right to work without sponsorship. We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned. Our Working Way At Joules, we honour our British heritage while creating products and experiences that delight, inspire, and connect with our customers every day. We are committed to bringing freshness and innovation to our collections, delivering style, quality, and joy in every season. We strive to be the leading brand in preppy, heritage ‘time off’ clothing, offering standout outerwear and rainwear, layered autumn and winter essentials, fresh spring and summer styles, and a broad selection across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and homeware. At Joules we lead on product, design, print, creative brand strategy and marketing whilst NEXT supports retail, HR, finance, distribution, customer service and returns - offering operational excellence. • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to buy/sell, • Private medical insurance, • Health and Wellbeing benefits - Opt in Healthcare cash plan, free digital GP via the Aviva App, Wellhub app access with discounted gym membership, free access to an array of health and wellness apps and much more, • We offer flexible start and finish times and discretionary flexibility to support your needs and help you navigate life's demands as and when your work allows, • 25% staff discount on Joules and NEXT products, • Up to 10% off most NEXT partner Brands & Branded Beauty products, • Up to 25% off Joules partner Brands, • Opt-in clothing allowance, • Access to fantastic discounts at our NEXT staff shop, • Life assurance, • Reward Schemes - From a cycle to work scheme to discounts with nearly 1000 retailers, • Collaborative, progressive and supportive working environment, • Competitive employer pension contributions, • Financial, physical and mental wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Program, • Dedicated Learning and Development, • The Cafe - Our infamous on‑site cafe offering subsidised, healthy, fresh and varied food available from breakfast through to lunch and beyond, • Free on-site Parking & low cost EV charging points Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_joulesHR@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview Home. There’s no place like it. And there’s no feeling like helping people create the joy of feeling truly at home. At Dunelm, that’s what we do. We’re the UK's number one choice for homewares because we make home life lovelier for our customers. And we’ve crafted a workplace that feels just as welcoming – where you can bring your ideas, be yourself, and feel right at home. At Dunelm, our Finance team isn’t just about numbers, we’re the powerhouse behind smart decisions, smooth operations, and spotting golden opportunities for growth. We balance the books and manage procurement like pros, but we also dive deep into financial data to uncover patterns, trends, and hidden gems that help steer our business forward. will provide financial leadership, governance and commercial challenge across the transformation portfolio. The role will act as Finance Business Partner to the Transformation Programme Office (TPO), ensuring investment decisions are supported by robust, comparable business cases and that delivery is tracked against approved financial and non-financial outcomes Transformation Programme Office and workstream leads; Transformation Governance Board; programme sponsors; Executive and Board stakeholders; Director of FP&A and Investor Relations; Business Finance; FP&A; initiative owners; and wider Finance and business teams. We’re a hybrid business, which means you’ll have flexibility alongside time together with your team. In this role, you can expect 3 days a week in the office or on-site, helping you stay connected, collaborate and do your best work for our customers. • Implement and continuously improve best-practice finance governance within the TPO, giving workstream leads clear expectations and driving compliance with agreed processes., • Act as the financial gatekeeper for transformation initiatives, defining the quality, structure and evidence required before proposals progress through stage gates., • Own the end-to-end financial stage-gating process, aligned to investment approval frameworks and executive decision-making requirements., • Define and enforce consistent business case methodology, including investment appraisal, assumptions, benefits articulation, risk assessment and sensitivity analysis., • Challenge financial inputs, assumptions and valuation logic, partnering with Business Finance teams and initiative owners to make proposals robust, comparable and decision-ready., • Monitor programme costs and benefits, reporting milestones, risks and opportunities; challenge stakeholders to drive performance and promote consistency and quality across the programme., • Build and maintain a live model providing a rolling view of actual and forecast performance at portfolio and workstream level, incorporating key financial and non-financial outcomes., • Establish a consistent performance measurement framework for in-flight initiatives and identify emerging risks, opportunities and deviations early., • Lead post-investment reviews, objectively assessing benefits realisation, capturing learning and reinforcing accountability., • Represent Finance as a core TPO member, providing insight, challenge and assurance to programme leadership and senior stakeholders., • Prepare clear, concise and influential financial materials for the TPO, Transformation Governance Board, Executive team, Board and programme sponsors., • Own the budget and forecast for non-workstream transformation costs, including relevant internal and technology costs where applicable., • Act as the key interface between Business Finance, FP&A and the wider business, ensuring transformation impacts are reflected consistently in plans, forecasts and reported performance., • Build financial capability across the organisation in investment thinking, value tracking and disciplined capital allocation., • Qualified accountant, or equivalent senior-level finance experience., • Strong experience in commercial finance, FP&A, finance business partnering, investment appraisal or transformation finance., • Demonstrable experience of developing and challenging business cases, including benefits, risk and sensitivity analysis., • Ability to build and maintain integrated financial models and translate complex information into decision-useful insight., • Experience of portfolio governance, stage gates, performance reporting and post-investment review is highly desirable., • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and the financial implications of change programmes., • Confident operating with senior stakeholders and constructively challenging assumptions and delivery performance., • Commercially curious and value-focused, with sound judgement and a disciplined approach to capital allocation., • Influential communicator who can make complex financial issues clear, concise and actionable., • Collaborative and pragmatic, able to connect Finance, programme teams and business leaders around a joined-up view., • Proactive and delivery-focused, comfortable creating structure and standards in an evolving environment., • Credible challenger who balances support with independent assurance and maintains high standards of evidence and control., • Committed to improving financial capability and embedding learning across the organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is looking for an ambitious and experienced finance professional to join its Finance Directorate as Finance Manager – Financial Control & Capital. You will be part of a supportive and experienced team, providing expert leadership across capital accounting, financial reporting, treasury management and financial governance, whilst acting as operational deputy to the Financial Controller. Working closely with senior leaders across the Trust, you will influence strategic investment decisions, support delivery of the Trust's Capital Plan and help ensure resources are used effectively to improve services for patients and service users. As a key member of the Financial Accounts team, you will also provide resilience and support across the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for a varied, rewarding role with significant responsibility, leadership opportunities and the chance to make a real organisational impact. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can help drive continuous improvement and support high-quality healthcare services, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Details: Jackie Moore, , Acting as operational deputy to the Financial Controller, the post holder will provide technical leadership across capital accounting, capital VAT, financial reporting and financial governance. The role is responsible for leading the Trust's Capital Plan and the delivery of the capital resource limit, supporting the statutory accounts and NHS financial returns, ensuring compliance with IFRS and NHS accounting requirements, and providing expert financial advice to senior stakeholders. The post holder will also lead and develop members of the Financial Accounts team, support the delivery of strategic capital investment programmes and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, controls and processes across the Trust. We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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