Strategy director jobs in Ilford

Holding Manager - Ilford We're currently seeking a Holding Manager for our new store in Ilford. Whether you're an experienced Assistant Manager or a Junior Store Manager, you could be the ideal candidate for this position. Our vision is to be the world's most iconic Italian gelato artisan. Our mission is to create joy through serving authentic Italian spirit, in the most sustainable way possible. Founded just under a century ago, we are an ever-growing company that has now expanded worldwide! If you enjoy interacting with people and have a passion for amazing Italian food, then we would love to hear from you! What you will be doing: - Greeting customers into the store as if they are family - Crafting gelato scoops and other treats to bring joy to our customers whilst creating a friendly, energetic atmosphere - Lead by example by setting standards within your store - Motivate your team to value the quality of our products by upselling to achieve store targets - Ensure store compliance with health and safety regulations - Monitoring the team that the Steps of Service are being followed, ensuring great customer service is being met with every customer - Create business strategies to attract new customers, expand store traffic, and enhance profitability - Responsible for the recruitment and development of the team - Train and induct new members of the team - Being a keyholder of the store, making the daily operations run smooth - Monitor inventory levels and order new items - Being the point of call for employee relation queries and issues for your store - Undertake store administration duties such as managing store budgets, updating financial records, and monitoring all controllable costs including payroll What we’re looking for: - Outgoing - love speaking to people - Friendly - to greet our hungry customers - Smiley and bubbly - give a warm welcome - Proactive and energetic - there’s always something to do! - Share our values - be proud to be part of our team - Team player - pitch in on all jobs, at all levels - Organized - making sure the store is running smoothly - Show initiative - completing tasks without prompting - Problem-solving - creating solutions before they become issues - Approachable - for our customers, and your team - Lead by example - be an asset to your team and other stores too - Resilient - react and embed change - Good communicator - manage and engage with all team members What you will get: - £12 allowance per day when on shift to spend on food and drink - Up to 50% off on store products - Refer a friend incentive scheme - Seasonal social events - Regular competition incentives - Private Medical Insurance + Cash Plan for Dental with Vitality after passing the probation period! - Reward scheme on Perkbox to spend points on the high street and online stores, restaurants, cinemas, and more! - Employee Assistance Programme - our 24/7 counseling support provider

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a rapidly growing bookkeeping and management consultancy company with an extensive portfolio of clients from different company sizes. We are looking for a full-time office/business support manager with a strong financial and bookkeeping skill set to look after both, the general accounting and financial management of the business as well as the day-to-day tasks of managing a busy consultation company. These will be the core tasks but it will also mean carrying out general office manager tasks. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of other office staff members. You will be expected to thrive from having a varied workload and being happy to assist in other financial and non-financial duties as required. Strong organisational skills are essential for this role as well as a willingness to work towards the company's rapid growth. The role: Specific activities will include (but not be restricted to) - Developing and implementing financial and operational strategies to optimize profitability, and efficiency, and support company objectives. - Planning work schedules, delegating responsibilities and assigning tasks effectively. - Managing correspondence and inquiries related to accounting records, financial position and sales data. - Ensuring that the latest version of policies and standards are approved before effectively publishing these. - Ensuring administration and departmental activities are in line with the latest standards. - Planning, organising and coordinating activities and resources across other offices, including preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reports with accuracy and timeliness. - Conducting thorough analysis to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. - Monitoring cash flow, liquidity, and financial performance metrics, providing actionable recommendations. - Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions to ensure efficiency and compliance. - Manage relationships with external stakeholders. - Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and growth, - Controlling purchases, managing purchase orders, and overseeing invoice management and bank reconciliation. - Liaise with team members to provide accurate cost information, assist in quotation preparation, - Recording and monitoring office expenditure and budget management, including expense management, petty cash, and staff overtime. - Assist the Director and Senior Management Team in all high-level financial management and decision-making. Personal Profile and Essential Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; - Proven experience (5+ years) in a management role, - Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively. - Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting tools - Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams. - Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. - Results-oriented mindset, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and achieving business objectives. - High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail, with a commitment to upholding ethical standards. - Highly organised, and commercially responsible, able to manage sensitive data confidentially. - Excellent administration and communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of attention to detail. - Flexible working attitude, with a can-do team player approach. - Proficient in MS Office applications. - Must be proficient in the use of Xero accounting for both data entry and analysis and bookkeeping. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours) Education: Diploma of Higher Education (required) Experience: Management, 5 years (required) Work Location: In person Application Deadline: 29/03/2024